Kinesiology

University of Prince Edward Island

4 years
Duration (years)
4 years · 120 semester hours
UPEI 2026–27 Academic Calendar: Applied Human Sciences, Kinesiology course sequence
70% minimum
Academic minimum
The university publishes a 70% academic minimum, not an entering-average range.
UPEI 2026–27 Academic Calendar: admission to Kinesiology

Deadlines

See the published deadlines below.

Other deadline details

Refer to the program websiteApplication deadlines by program2026–27 calendar; reviewed October 2026

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UPEI publishes program-specific deadlines

Full source wording

The official calendar explicitly directs applicants to program websites for application deadlines. The public 2027 portal selector was also reviewed but returned No Application Deadline Records Found. That response is not treated as proof there are no deadlines or no 2027 program dates.

SourceChecked Oct 17, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Grade 12 Academic English
Grade 12 Academic Mathematics
Grade 12 Academic Biology
Grade 12 Academic Chemistry
One other Grade 12 Academic course

At least 70% overall in the five courses. Places are limited.

Application steps

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through UPEI admissions
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Transcripts and the supporting documents in your application portal
- After submitting the application and fee, add the supporting items listed in the portal. Official transcripts come directly from the school/issuer through the listed digital sharing, email, mail or fax routes. Applicant-sent records are unofficial. Supplemental documents differ by program.
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Step 4Submit the application and pay the application fee
- The application and fee must be submitted before supporting documents can be added. This central instruction does not state a universal numeric fee.
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Step 5Complete UPEI’s undergraduate application and pay the application fee.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Step 6Supply the transcripts and any supporting records requested in the applicant portal.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways

Mature applicant route

Eligible Canadian citizens or permanent residents applying to Kinesiology under UPEI’s published mature applicant rules

Be at least 21 on the first day of classes, out of secondary school for at least three years, and have fewer than 12 semester hours of eligible transfer credit.
This category considers applicants missing the five admission courses or the required average.
Complete academic Grade 12 English, Math, Chemistry and Biology or acceptable equivalents.
Submit transcripts of prior postsecondary studies and meet any applicable English language proficiency requirements.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

Complete 120 semester hours in the BSc. The calendar specifies 60 semester hours of Kinesiology and six semester hours of Foods and Nutrition requirements.

References

Program facts

Academic minimum

Majors & specializations

Honours and Professional Kinesiology are later options with their own requirements. The specialization requires prior university courses and a separate departmental application.

Professional Kinesiology

BSc

Normally apply in winter of second year after completing the required courses.

Published requirements

Courses

Official 2026–27 usual course sequence for the standard Kinesiology major. Year 4 comprises six 3000- or 4000-level Kinesiology electives and four free electives.

Year 19 listed

Choose one free elective.

KINE 1320Introduction to Motor Learning and Control
KINE 1620Introduction to the Sociology of Sport and Exercise
BIO 1210Human Anatomy
BIO 1220Human Physiology
CHEM 1110General Chemistry I
MATH 1120Calculus for the Managerial, Social and Life Sciences
PSY 1010Introductory Psychology I
PSY 1020Introductory Psychology II
IKE 1040Indigenous Teachings

Year 28 listed

Choose one writing-intensive elective and one free elective.

KINE 2020Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
KINE 2210Introduction to Exercise Physiology
KINE 2510Anatomical Kinesiology
FN 2110Introductory Nutrition I
FN 2120Introductory Nutrition II
BIO 1310Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
STAT 1210Introductory Statistics
PHYS 1210Physics for Life Sciences I

Year 37 listed

Choose two 3000- or 4000-level Kinesiology electives and one free elective.

KINE 3120Introduction to Biomechanics
KINE 3310Introduction to Research Methods
KINE 3410Human Motor Development
KINE 3430Physiological Assessment and Training
KINE 3530Exercise Techniques and Prescription for Resistance Training
KINE 3510Ethical Issues in Fitness and Health
KINE 3990Professional Topics in Kinesiology

Elective choices

Year 1: one free elective.
Year 2: one writing-intensive elective and one free elective.
Year 3: two upper-level Kinesiology electives and one free elective.
Year 4: six 3000- or 4000-level Kinesiology electives and four free electives.

Study routes

Honours and Professional Kinesiology are later options with their own requirements. The specialization requires prior university courses and a separate departmental application.