Kinesiology
Overview
Prepare for a career in health care, sport, rehabilitation, education and more! You can select courses that will provide the needed knowledge to write the examinations that lead to registration as a Registered Kinesiologist in Ontario.
Kinesiology focuses on human movement and optimizing performance and quality of life. This comprehensive program 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.
Students also have the opportunity to take electives to earn specializations in: Exercise Science and Rehabilitation and/or Biomechanics and Ergonomics.
Learning environment
You will have access to new, modern buildings, libraries and innovative labs including the Kinesiology Teaching Laboratory.
Ontario Tech's Kinesiology program has shaped me into more than just a student — it’s molded me into a resilient, well-prepared individual. The challenges I’ve faced and the knowledge I’ve gained have not only prepared me for a future in Occupational Therapy but have also equipped me with the life skills needed to thrive in any situation. My time at Ontario Tech has given me the confidence to pursue my career and approach the future with a positive attitude and determination. Samantha Rae Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) in Kinesiology, Class of 2024
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 applying to the Kinesiology major Exercise Science option 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
- Coaching
- Certified exercise physiologist (CSEP-CEP)
- Certified personal trainer (CSEP-CPT)
- Ergonomics, workplace health and wellness
- Health promotion and public health co-ordinator
- Lifestyle counselling
- Medical equipment supply and consulting
- Professional programs such as medicine, occupational and physical therapy, and chiropractic
- Registered kinesiologist
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
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For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Loading.... Courses are subject to change without notice.
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