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Kinesiology

Queen’s University

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Deadlines

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  • OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades

    2027 entry

    School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry
  • No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
  • No single OUAC deadline
  • University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply
Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish
  • MCV4UCalculus and Vectors
  • SBI4UBiology
  • Complete the OSSD and six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the named prerequisites.
  • Complete three other 4U or 4M courses.
  • Ontario francophone school applicants may use EAE4U or FRA4U in place of ENG4U.
Queen’s · Ontario first-year admission requirements
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall (September)

Full-time, on-campus first-year entry in September 2027.

Queen’s · Fall 2027 undergraduate deadlines
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    Queen’s · Ontario first-year admission requirementsQueen’s · Ontario first-year admission requirements
  2. Step 2Apply through OUAC
    • Create your application and select this program.
    OUACOUAC
  3. Step 3Academic results and final official transcripts
    • Current Ontario high school results must be submitted through OUAC. Other applicants follow their To-Do List. To clear an offer's conditions, final official transcripts must arrive directly from the school, governing body or test centre.
    Queen's document submissionQueen's document submission
  4. Step 4Certified translations if records are not English or French
    • Submit the original-language official transcript and a copy accompanied by a translation certified through one of Queen's listed authorities.
    Queen's transcript translation rulesQueen's transcript translation rules
  5. Step 5Apply through OUAC with code QK.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Queen’s · Ontario first-year admission requirementsQueen’s · Ontario first-year admission requirements
  6. Step 6Activate your NetID and check the SOLUS To-Do List for required documents.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Queen’s · Ontario first-year admission requirementsQueen’s · Ontario first-year admission requirements
Applicant pathways
Ontario

Ontario high school applicants

  • Complete the OSSD and six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the named prerequisites.
  • Complete three other 4U or 4M courses.
  • Ontario francophone school applicants may use EAE4U or FRA4U in place of ENG4U.
Queen’s · Ontario first-year admission requirements
British Columbia

British Columbia high school applicants

  • Complete English Studies 12, Anatomy and Physiology 12, Pre-Calculus 12 or Calculus 12, and one additional academic Grade 12 course. Biology 12 may be accepted in place of Anatomy and Physiology 12.
Queen’s · British Columbia first-year admission requirements
Yukon

Yukon high school applicants

  • Complete English Studies 12, Anatomy and Physiology 12, Pre-Calculus 12 or Calculus 12, and one additional academic Grade 12 course. Biology 12 may be accepted in place of Anatomy and Physiology 12.
Queen’s · Yukon first-year admission requirements
International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate diploma applicants

  • Include English, Biology and Mathematics as IB subjects. Mathematics Applications and Interpretations SL does not meet this requirement.
Queen’s · International Baccalaureate first-year admission requirements

Degree requirements

Required courses and electives
  • The Kinesiology BScH requires 120 units: 51 core, 27 approved Health and Kinesiology options and 42 electives.
ReferencesQueen’s Kinesiology · core and optional first-year course registrationQueen’s School of Kinesiology and Health Studies · Kinesiology plan unitsQueen’s Kinesiology · science elective rule effective Fall 2026 and beyondQueen’s Arts and Science calendar · published Kinesiology core course titlesQueen’s Kinesiology · Athletic Therapy, Strength and Conditioning and practicum options
Credits and degree requirements
  • The separate Natural and Physical Sciences distribution requirement ended for students entering Fall 2026 and later.
ReferencesQueen’s Kinesiology · core and optional first-year course registrationQueen’s School of Kinesiology and Health Studies · Kinesiology plan unitsQueen’s Kinesiology · science elective rule effective Fall 2026 and beyondQueen’s Arts and Science calendar · published Kinesiology core course titlesQueen’s Kinesiology · Athletic Therapy, Strength and Conditioning and practicum options

Program facts

Entering average~High-80s

Historical consideration average for this OUAC code. Fall 2027 is decided separately.

Queen’s · previous-cycle consideration averagesQueen’s · Ontario first-year admission requirements
InternshipInternship details

Eligible BScH students can pursue a 12–16 month paid QUIP internship after second or third year.

University work-study information
Queen’s Arts and Science · Kinesiology QUIP and experiential optionsCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

QK admits directly to the BScH Kinesiology specialization. The mini-streams are later, space-limited options.

Athletic Therapy

BScH

Study athletic injury care and prevention and apply the theory through placements with varsity athletes. This mini-stream earns a School certificate.

Published requirements

Courses

Current published required Kinesiology first-year courses.

Year 1 · required Kinesiology courses5 listed

18 required units. Fill the remaining 12 units with electives.

  • HLTH 101Social Determinants of Health3 credits
  • KNPE 125Introduction to Human Physiology3 credits
  • KNPE 153Introductory Biomechanics3 credits
  • KNPE 167Socio-Cultural Dimensions of Sport and Physical Activity3 credits
  • PSYC 100Principles of Psychology6 credits
Queen’s Kinesiology · core and optional first-year course registration
Year 1 · biology elective examples2 listed

Queen’s pre-registers these optional courses. Students may swap them.

  • BIOL 102Fundamentals of Biology: Molecular and Cell Biology3 credits
  • BIOL 103Fundamentals of Biology: Organisms to Ecosystems3 credits
Queen’s Kinesiology · core and optional first-year course registration
Upper-year Kinesiology core10 listed

Also complete three units of approved statistics. The study plan does not assign these courses to a single universal term.

  • KNPE 225Advanced Human Physiology3 credits
  • KNPE 227Exercise Physiology3 credits
  • KNPE 254Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement3 credits
  • KNPE 255Physical Activity, Fitness, and Health3 credits
  • KNPE 261Theory of Motor Behaviour and Motor Learning3 credits
  • KNPE 265Psychology of Sport and Exercise3 credits
  • HLTH 252Introduction to Research Methods3 credits
  • ANAT 315Functional Human Anatomy I3 credits
  • ANAT 316Functional Human Anatomy II3 credits
  • KNPE 400Professional Issues in Allied Health3 credits
Queen’s Arts and Science calendar · published Kinesiology core course titles
Kinesiology practicum options3 listed

Permission and stream requirements apply.

  • KNPE 330Field Placement in Athletic Therapy4.5 credits
  • KNPE 430Athletic Therapy Internship4.5 credits
  • KNPE 446Strength and Conditioning Internship4.5 credits
Queen’s Kinesiology · Athletic Therapy, Strength and Conditioning and practicum options
Elective choices
  • Complete 12 elective units in first year. BIOL 102 and BIOL 103 are optional pre-registered choices.
  • Health and Kinesiology options have subject, level and distribution rules. Consult the current SKHS plan.
Study routes

QK admits directly to the BScH Kinesiology specialization. The mini-streams are later, space-limited options.

  • Athletic Therapy mini-stream
  • Strength and Conditioning mini-stream

Careers

Career examples

  • Kinesiologist
  • Athletic Therapist
  • Physiotherapist

Career sectors

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  • Ergonomics
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Fitness
  • Public Health
Career sectorsQueen’s School of Kinesiology and Health Studies · Kinesiology BScH and careersQueen’s Arts and Science · Kinesiology QUIP and experiential optionsQueen’s Career Services · undergraduate internship eligibility and durationQueen’s Kinesiology · Athletic Therapy, Strength and Conditioning and practicum options
Scope and qualifications

Queen’s published career pathways and internship options. Regulated careers have separate education or registration requirements.

Costs

Kinesiology

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Fall + winter · 30 undergraduate units · CAD

Ontario example · Choose your category

Tuition$6,204.60
Books and suppliesNot published for this programme
Residence
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

Current published tuition for Kinesiology.

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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