Program: Kinesiology – Advanced Entry (Generalist) for Fitness and Health Promotion graduates - Ontario Tech University

General information

Applicants who possess an Ontario College Fitness and Health Promotion diploma may be eligible for admission to the university and will be granted a block transfer of credits.

Admission requirements

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 highest academic standing.

Program details and degree requirements

Although reasonable efforts will be made to adhere to the following, course requirements and term offerings may change. For the most up-to-date list of course offerings. please visit the faculty website at healthsciences.ontariotechu.ca

Required courses for students in the Kinesiology program

Additional required courses

Any one Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), or Social Sciences (SSCI, SOCI, COMM) course.

Note: For students interested in biophysical aspects of Kinesiology, we recommend taking a Biology or Chemistry course. For students interested in psychosocial aspects of Kinesiology, we recommend taking a course from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Senior-level Kinesiology elective courses

A minimum of eight KINE courses at the 3000 or 4000 level.

Note: Upper-year Kinesiology courses should be chosen based on recommended clusters in the Kinesiology handbook to ensure the student is best prepared for the field of interest upon graduation.

Open electives

Three open electives at any level, in any faculty.

Note: Electives can be used to follow two clusters from the Kinesiology handbook or to minor in another subject area.