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Kinesiology

University of Waterloo

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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
  • Any Grade 12 U English70% min.
  • Advanced Functions or Calculus and Vectors70% min.
  • Two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics70% min.
  • Complete a high-school diploma and six Grade 12 U or M courses including the prerequisites.
  • Choose MHF4U or MCV4U. Choose any two of SBI4U, SCH4U and SPH4U. Each selected prerequisite needs a final grade of at least 70%. Complete two other Grade 12 U or M courses.
Waterloo Kinesiology Ontario high-school admission requirements
Application steps

Entry terms · September

First-year Kinesiology, regular and co-op.

Waterloo September 2027 application and document deadlines
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    Waterloo Kinesiology Ontario high-school admission requirementsWaterloo Kinesiology Ontario high-school admission requirements
  2. Step 2Apply through OUAC
    • Create your application and select this program.
    OUACOUAC
  3. Step 3Declaration of Academic Experience (DAE)
    • Complete the DAE in the Waterloo applicant portal. It updates your checklist with any required documents.
    Waterloo required documentsWaterloo required documents
  4. Step 4Apply directly through OUAC and select regular or co-op.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Waterloo Kinesiology Ontario high-school admission requirementsWaterloo Kinesiology Ontario high-school admission requirements
  5. Step 5Complete the Declaration of Academic Experience in the Waterloo applicant portal.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Waterloo Kinesiology Ontario high-school admission requirementsWaterloo Kinesiology Ontario high-school admission requirements
  6. Step 6Submit the documents requested in your applicant checklist by the document deadline.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Waterloo Kinesiology Ontario high-school admission requirementsWaterloo Kinesiology Ontario high-school admission requirements
Applicant pathways
British Columbia high school with AP

British Columbia secondary students taking AP courses

  • Complete the high-school diploma and six Grade 12 academic courses.
  • English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12 or AP Calculus, and two of Anatomy and Physiology 12, Chemistry 12 and Physics 12. Each named prerequisite requires at least 70%.
Waterloo Kinesiology · British Columbia high school with AP requirements
Alberta high school

Alberta secondary students

  • Complete the high-school diploma and five approved courses at the 30 or 31 level.
  • English Language Arts 30-1, Mathematics 30-1 or 31, and two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 and Physics 30. Each named prerequisite requires at least 70%.
Waterloo Kinesiology · Alberta high school requirements
IB Diploma

International Baccalaureate Diploma applicants

  • IB diploma with six subjects, at least three HL. Total 27 before diploma points.
  • At least 4 in Mathematics AA HL/SL or AI HL, two of Biology, Physics or Chemistry HL/SL, and English A HL/SL. English B HL at 5 may satisfy the English requirement.
Waterloo Kinesiology · IB Diploma requirements

Degree requirements

Required courses and electives
  • Complete 21.0 units: 11.5 required units, 3.5 additional KIN units and 6.0 free elective units.
ReferencesWaterloo 2026–27 Kinesiology Honours degree requirementsWaterloo 2026–27 Kinesiology regular course sequenceWaterloo 2026–27 Kinesiology co-op course sequenceWaterloo BSc (Health) degree and co-op requirementsWaterloo course calendar · PSYCH101R
Grades and academic standing
  • Minimum cumulative overall average of 63% and cumulative major average of 67%.
ReferencesWaterloo 2026–27 Kinesiology Honours degree requirementsWaterloo 2026–27 Kinesiology regular course sequenceWaterloo 2026–27 Kinesiology co-op course sequenceWaterloo BSc (Health) degree and co-op requirementsWaterloo course calendar · PSYCH101R
Work and practical requirements
  • For the co-op designation, earn four credited work terms, including at least three standard work terms, and complete PD 1, PD 12 and two more PD courses.
ReferencesWaterloo 2026–27 Kinesiology Honours degree requirementsWaterloo 2026–27 Kinesiology regular course sequenceWaterloo 2026–27 Kinesiology co-op course sequenceWaterloo BSc (Health) degree and co-op requirementsWaterloo course calendar · PSYCH101R
Credits and degree requirements
  • The required senior course is KIN 470 or KIN 432.
ReferencesWaterloo 2026–27 Kinesiology Honours degree requirementsWaterloo 2026–27 Kinesiology regular course sequenceWaterloo 2026–27 Kinesiology co-op course sequenceWaterloo BSc (Health) degree and co-op requirementsWaterloo course calendar · PSYCH101R

Program facts

Entering average~Regular low 80s · Co-op mid-80s

Waterloo’s Ontario admission guidance for the two systems of study, based on prior years.

Waterloo Kinesiology Ontario high-school admission requirementsWaterloo Kinesiology Ontario high-school admission requirements
Co-opOptional co-op
Waterloo Kinesiology · admissions, study routes and careersCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

Direct entry to Kinesiology through either system of study.

Rehabilitation Sciences Specialization

BSc (Honours)

Study rehabilitation sciences beyond the shared kinesiology core.

Published requirements

Courses

Waterloo’s 2026–27 Honours degree requirements and recommended regular sequence. Co-op uses the same degree courses with a different work and study calendar.

1A · Fall6 listed

The first-term KIN 104 lab is listed separately.

Waterloo 2026–27 Kinesiology regular course sequence
1B · Winter6 listed

The first-year anatomy lab is listed separately.

Waterloo 2026–27 Kinesiology regular course sequence
2A7 listed

Biomechanics, exercise physiology and neuroscience labs are listed separately.

Waterloo 2026–27 Kinesiology regular course sequence
2B5 listed

KIN 204 and its lab carry 1.5 units together.

Waterloo 2026–27 Kinesiology regular course sequence
3A and 3B0 listed

The recommended sequence allocates five elective slots per term. Complete the additional KIN course requirements.

    Waterloo 2026–27 Kinesiology regular course sequence
    4A or 4B2 listed

    Choose one seminar or research project. Plan the remaining elective slots against the KIN unit requirements.

    Waterloo 2026–27 Kinesiology regular course sequence
    Introductory Psychology2 listed

    Complete one of these equivalents.

    Waterloo 2026–27 Kinesiology Honours degree requirements
    Elective choices
    • Complete 3.5 units of additional KIN courses and 6.0 units of free electives.
    Study routes

    Direct entry to Kinesiology through either system of study.

    • Regular
    • Co-op

    Careers

    • Athletic coach
    • Sports performance analyst
    • Rehabilitation associate
    Scope and qualifications

    To practise as a kinesiologist in Ontario, register with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario and meet its entry requirements.

    Career examples and co-op job titles published for Waterloo Kinesiology.

    Costs

    Program or faculty

    First-year estimate

    2026–27 · Two terms · CAD

    Ontario example · Choose your fee category

    Tuition and incidental fees$9,000
    Books and supplies$1,500
    Residence
    Residence
    $8,254
    Meal plan
    Meal plan
    $8,040
    Estimated total$26,794
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