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Kinesiology

University of Manitoba · Fort Garry

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Deadlines

October 2026

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2 deadlines

  • Application: Winter 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources; Arts; Science

    2026 entry

    Official deadline

  • Application: Winter 2027: University 1 (international applicants)

    2026 entry

    Official deadline

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish60% min.
  • Ontario high-school graduation with six Grade 12 U or M credits.
  • Minimum 85% across the four required courses and at least 60% in each.
UM Fall 2027 · Kinesiology faculty Ontario prerequisites
Application steps

Entry terms · September

Verified Fall 2027 intake.

UM Fall 2027 · Bachelor of Kinesiology direct entry · Domestic
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    UM Fall 2027 · Kinesiology faculty Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Kinesiology faculty Ontario prerequisites
  2. Step 2Apply through U of M admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
    U of M admissionsU of M admissions
  3. Step 3Official academic transcripts requested for your application
    • Check the faculty's applicant requirement PDF and application portal. Declare all recognized postsecondary institutions attended, including exchange or letter-of-permission studies, and arrange official records directly from their issuers. Manitoba's own transcripts need not be resubmitted. Applicant uploads are unofficial.
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  4. Step 4Certified English translation for international non-English records
    • Provide a translation from the institution or a certified English translator, with a copy of the original document. A certified translator must place the translation and original-language photocopy in envelopes signed across the seals.
    Manitoba international transcript translation requirementsManitoba international transcript translation requirements
  5. Step 5Application fee: $100 domestic or $130 international
    • The published application fee is $100 CAD for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees, or $130 CAD for international applicants.
    Manitoba undergraduate application feesManitoba undergraduate application fees
  6. Step 6Select Bachelor of Kinesiology in the University of Manitoba application portal.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  7. Step 7Pay the $100 domestic or $130 international application fee and submit the requested academic documents.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways
Ontario course choices

Ontario high-school applicants

  • Choose Advanced Functions MHF4U or Calculus and Vectors MCV4U.
  • One of Biology SBI4U, Chemistry SCH4U or Physics SPH4U, plus one academic Grade 12 U or M course.
UM Fall 2027 · Kinesiology faculty Ontario prerequisites
Manitoba prerequisites

Manitoba high-school applicants

  • English 40S and Applied Mathematics 40S or Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S.
  • One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics 40S, plus one additional academic 40S course.
  • Minimum 85% across the four required courses and at least 60% in each.
  • Manitoba high-school graduation with five Grade 12 credits designated S, G, U or C.
UM Fall 2027 · Bachelor of Kinesiology direct entry · Domestic

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • 120 credit hours.
  • Current Basic Life Support Provider CPR and Standard First Aid certification at graduation.
ReferencesUM Academic Calendar · Kinesiology plan of studyUM Academic Calendar · Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation ManagementUM Athletic Therapy advanced-entry requirements
Grades and academic standing
  • Minimum 2.00 degree GPA and C in all faculty-required courses.
ReferencesUM Academic Calendar · Kinesiology plan of studyUM Academic Calendar · Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation ManagementUM Athletic Therapy advanced-entry requirements

Program facts

Academic minimum85% minimum
UM Fall 2027 · Kinesiology faculty Ontario prerequisites
Work experienceOptional 6- or 12-credit supervised fieldwork
UM Academic Calendar · Kinesiology plan of studyCheck work experience options

Courses

2026–27 calendar study plan for the direct-entry BKin.

Year 17 listed

Choose STAT 1000 or STAT 1150. Add six credits of approved Science and three elective credits.

UM Academic Calendar · Kinesiology plan of study
Year 28 listed

Take the named foundations, anatomy, biomechanics and research courses. Add six elective credits.

UM Academic Calendar · Kinesiology plan of study
Year 35 listed

Complete exercise physiology, fitness training and the listed core. Add six Faculty elective credits and nine elective credits.

UM Academic Calendar · Kinesiology plan of study
Year 42 listed

Add 12 credits of advanced Faculty electives, three Faculty elective credits and nine elective credits.

UM Academic Calendar · Kinesiology plan of study
Year 1 Science electives14 listed

Choose six credit hours from List A. The calendar permits equivalent courses for the designated listings.

UM Academic Calendar · Kinesiology plan of study
Elective choices
  • Choose approved Science, Faculty and advanced KIN or KPER electives.
Study locations

Careers

Career sectors

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  • Sport and fitness
  • Chronic disease prevention
  • Physical activity promotion
  • Rehabilitation
  • Sport science
  • Community wellness
Career sectorsUM Kinesiology degree and career examples
Scope and qualifications

Career areas published for the direct-entry BKin.

Costs

Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Per credit hour · CAD · CAD

Canadian or permanent resident example · Choose your category

Tuition per credit hour$186.10
Books and suppliesNot verified
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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