Sport & Exercise Science programs in Ontario

61 programs across 17 campuses, with published admission ranges starting at 70%. Sorted by the range each one publishes, lowest first, so you can see where you land.

Programs

Campuses

Lowest range

70%

What this leads to

The picture for sport & exercise science as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.

Strength and conditioning coach or applied sport scientist, designing and delivering sport science testing and team training services to rehab and performance clients. Personal trainer or fitness instructor working in gyms and fitness facilities, designing and adjusting client workout plans based on progress monitoring.

In its favour

Competitive wages starting at $52,000 to $55,000 annually for established roles, with experienced sport scientists earning $70,000 to $80,000.
Jobs exist across Canada with openings in major cities; 600+ exercise science positions were posted in May 2026.
Work is hands-on and directly helps people; you see the results of your coaching with clients and athletes.
Entry-level positions like fitness internships and personal training don't require a degree immediately, letting you start earning while completing or after your degree.

Worth knowing

Many personal trainer positions start at $30 to $46 per hour, which is part-time and gig-based work with no benefits—you may end up doing multiple jobs for years.
The field is saturated with personal trainers; getting stable full-time employment as a certified trainer is increasingly competitive.
AI tools are already being used by fitness coaches to improve productivity, with over 70% of certified personal trainers reporting AI has improved their efficiency, meaning demand per trainer is falling even as job postings stay visible.
Most well-paid sport science roles (like strength coach positions at $70k+) require additional certifications beyond the degree, internship experience, and sometimes a master's degree.

How AI is changing this work

AI is automating routine tasks like workout tracking and performance analysis, freeing coaches to focus on client interaction. AI cannot replace human coaching, accountability, trust, movement assessment, or emotional support, and current AI struggles with real-world movement evaluation and makes significant errors that entry-level personal trainers handle without issue. However, trainers using AI are already taking on more clients without working more hours, which means the job market is consolidating—fewer trainers will serve more clients. The human element remains valuable, but you will need to use AI tools competently or you'll be at a disadvantage against trainers who do.

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