Exercise Science and Rehabilitation
Overview
Exercise Science and Rehabilitation is a comprehensive program that explores the science of human movement and its application to health, fitness, and injury recovery. Kinesiology focuses on human movement and optimizing performance and quality of life. This comprehensive program with a specialization in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation covers the behavioural, biomechanical, physiological and psychosocial aspects of human health and performance. Knowledge is applied to several settings including rehabilitation, adapted physical activity, sport, exercise and general health in people of varying abilities. You will be prepared for provincial and national professional examinations.
Learning environment
You will have access to new, modern buildings, libraries and innovative labs including the Kinesiology Teaching Laboratory.
Attending a university should be more than obtaining a degree. At Ontario Tech I am not only learning kinesiology, I am also learning how to become a professional. I believe Ontario Tech has provided me with an advantage in going above and beyond mere textbook education. I am more than confident in my education and my skills as I prepare myself for a career in Physiotherapy. Matthew Follett Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) in Kinesiology, Class of 2013
Admissions
Admissions
Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 60 per cent, Biology (SBI4U) and one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U). It is recommended that students also take Chemistry (SCH4U).
Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
| Last year's cut-off | 70 per cent |
|---|---|
| Expected cut-off | Mid-70s |
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our admissions website:
• Ontario secondary school applicants
• Ontario secondary school graduates
• Canadian out-of-province high school applicants
• International applicants
• Mature applicants (over 21 and never attended post-secondary)
• Transfer applicants
• General Arts and Science (GAS) applicants
• Home-schooled applicants
Career opportunities
- Corporate Fitness/Workplace Wellness
- Exercise Physiologist
- Personal Trainer
- Registered Kinesiologist
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
Experiential learning
Kinesiology students may pursue placement opportunities for one term or a full year. Working in the field of athletic therapy or exercise and rehabilitation, you are able to use skills you learned in the classroom and apply them to real-world experiences.
Examples of current placements:
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Chiropractic and/or physiotherapy assistant
- Personal trainer
- Research projects involving exercise and special populations (e.g., cancer, depression)
- Special needs program assistant
- Sport-specific trainer
- Student therapist to a varsity sports team
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Sample courses
- KINE 3476U – Advanced Sport Injury Management
- KINE 4401U – Motor Behaviour and Developmental Disabilities
- KINE 4414U – Advanced Topics in Neuromuscular Physiology and Pathophysiology
- KINE 4482U – Advanced Exercise Assessment and Prescription
- KINE 4483U – Advanced Exercise Physiology
A full program map is available in the Undergraduate Academic Calendar. Courses are subject to change without notice.
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