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Deadlines

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  • Application: Winter 2027 (January) entry, all applicant types

    Winter 2027

    Applies to Ontario high school, out-of-province high school, international, and university/college transfer and mature students alike. Verbatim: "Submit your application by the date(s) listed below for guaranteed consideration" and "we will continue to accept and assess applications until each program is full".

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
  • ENG4UENG4U
  • SBI4U or SCH4U or SPH4U
  • SCH4U or SPH4U
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • 4U math
  • And three additional 4U or M courses
York University programme-specific applicant requirements
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
  2. Step 2Apply through OUAC
    • Create your application and select this program.
    OUACOUAC
  3. Step 3Official academic transcripts
    • Normally required for undergraduate degree and certificate applicants, with published exceptions for mature applicants and visiting students on a letter of permission. Unofficial records can support conditional admission; final official originals must arrive directly from the institution before classes.
    York required undergraduate documentationYork required undergraduate documentation
  4. Step 4Apply through OUAC to this exact York programme.
  5. Step 5Provide the academic and conditional language records requested on your MyFile applicant checklist.
Applicant pathways
Ontario high school applicants

Ontario high school applicants

  • BA Requirements for admission: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U 4U math SBI4U or SCH4U or SPH4U And three additional 4U or M courses Applicants with averages in the high 70s or higher may be considered for admission. Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74 %. OUAC code YHC BSc Requirements for admission: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U 4U math SCH4U or SPH4U And three additional 4U or M courses Applicants with averages in the high 70s or higher may be considered for admission. Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74 %. OUAC code YHD
York University programme-specific applicant requirements
College transfer applicants

College transfer applicants

  • BA Requirements for admission: Completion of a diploma program or at least two full semesters or one year of full-time academic study at an accredited college Overall average of 3.3 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent) 4U math * SBI4U * or SCH4U * or SPH4U * * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years * Or equivalent College and University applicants may be admitted with one missing pre-requisite course which can be completed during the first year of study in the Faculty of Health. BSc Requirements for admission: Completion of a diploma program or at least two full semesters or one year of full-time academic study at an accredited college Overall average of 3.3 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent) 4U math * SCH4U * or SPH4U * * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years * Or equivalent College and University applicants may be admitted with one missing pre-requisite course which can be completed during the first year of study in the Faculty of Health.
York University programme-specific applicant requirements
University transfer applicants

University transfer applicants

  • BA Requirements for admission: Completion of at least four full-year courses or one year of full-time degree studies at an accredited university Overall average of 2.3 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent) 4U math * SBI4U * or SCH4U * or SPH4U * * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years * Or equivalent College and University applicants may be admitted with one missing pre-requisite course which can be completed during the first year of study in the Faculty of Health. BSc Requirements for admission: Completion of at least four full-year courses or one year of full-time degree studies at an accredited university Overall average of 2.3 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent) 4U math * SCH4U * or SPH4U * * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years * Or equivalent College and University applicants may be admitted with one missing pre-requisite course which can be completed during the first year of study in the Faculty of Health.
York University programme-specific applicant requirements
Mature applicants

Mature applicants

  • BA To be considered a mature student, you must: be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University; have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university. Requirements for admission: 4U math * SBI4U * or SCH4U * or SPH4U * * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years * Or equivalent BSc To be considered a mature student, you must: be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University; have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university. Requirements for admission: 4U math * SCH4U * or SPH4U * * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years * Or equivalent
York University programme-specific applicant requirements
Full IB Diploma subjects: BSc

Applicants assessed on the full IB Diploma curriculum; exact BSc programme variant

  • Complete the IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three Higher and three Standard Level, or four Higher and two Standard Level.
  • BSc subjects: Chemistry or Physics at Standard/Higher Level, plus Mathematics Analysis and Approaches SL/HL or Applications and Interpretations SL/HL.
York current Kinesiology exact full-IB programme requirements

Degree requirements

Kinesiology & Health Science - Bachelor of Science - Honours

Kinesiology & Health Science - Bachelor of Science - Honours

  • Major Credits 54 Total Credits
  • Completed at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: additional kinesiology and health science (KINE) credits including six credits at the 4000 level
  • A minimum of 42 credits at the 3000 level or 4000 level including, 18 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level in the major with 12 credits at the 4000 level.
  • Electives 30 Total Credits
  • Completed at least 30 credits from the following types of courses: Additional elective credits as required for an overall total of at least 120 credits. Elective credits may be used to fulfil science and upper-level credits.
Kinesiology & Health Science - Bachelor of Science - Honours Double Major

Kinesiology & Health Science - Bachelor of Science - Honours Double Major

  • Major Credits 54 Total Credits
  • Completed at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: additional kinesiology and health science (KINE) credits including six credits at the 4000 level
  • A minimum of 42 credits at the 3000 level or 4000 level including, 18 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level in the major with 12 credits at the 4000 level.
  • Electives 30 Total Credits
  • Completed at least 30 credits from the following types of courses: Additional elective credits as required for an overall total of at least 120 credits. Elective credits may be used to fulfil science and upper-level credits.
  • The Honours BSc program described above may be pursued jointly with Honours Double Major bachelor's degree programs in the Faculty of Health, the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, the Faculty of Science or the Lassonde School of Engineering as listed in the Faculty of Health Rules and Regulations section.
  • Notes:
  • Students pursuing a double major or major/minor may be required to complete more than 120 credits to satisfy all degree requirements.
  • The science requirement outside the major is not applicable to the double major or major/minor.
Kinesiology & Health Science - Bachelor of Science - Specialized Honours

Kinesiology & Health Science - Bachelor of Science - Specialized Honours

  • Major Credits 66 Total Credits
  • Completed at least 18 credits from the following types of courses: additional kinesiology and health science (KINE) credits including six credits at the 4000 level
  • A minimum of 42 credits at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including 18 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level in the major with 12 credits at the 4000 level.
  • Electives 18 Total Credits
  • Completed at least 18 credits from the following types of courses: Additional elective credits as required for an overall total of at least 120 credits. Elective credits may be used to fulfil science and upper-level credits.
Applies to all listed streams
  • General Education 12 Total Credits
  • Met the following conditions:
  • General Education - HH - BSc (KINE) arrow_drop_down
  • Completed at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: at the 1000 level in approved Faculty of Health general education
  • Earned at least 6 credits from the following course sets:
  • arrow_drop_down General Education - HH - Humanities
  • arrow_drop_down General Education - HH - Social Science
  • Note 1: It is strongly recommended that students complete the general education requirements above within their first 54 credits.
  • Note 2: Students may complete a maximum of 30 credits in general education; any additional credits not being used to fulfil general education may count toward electives.
  • Note 3: general education requirements are satisfied by taking natural science courses, approved humanities or social science categories courses and Faculty of Health general education courses. For further information please visit yorku.ca/health/academic-resources/general-education-requirements/.
  • Note 4: Students have the option to take specified Faculty of Health courses to fulfill their social sciences general education requirements. Courses offered by the Faculty of Health that are used to fulfill the social sciences general education credits may not also count as credits towards the major. For a list of courses, please visit: yorku.ca/health/general-education-approvedhhcourses/
  • Basic Science Requirement 15 Total Credits
  • Earned at least 6 credits from the following:
  • Note: SC/MATH 1506 3.00 and SC/MATH 1507 3.00 must be taken together.
  • Earned at least 3 credits from the following:
  • Note: Students may choose SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00 but not both.
  • Note: Students may choose SC/PHYS 1411 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1421 3.00 but not both.
  • Note: Students may choose SC/PHYS 1412 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1422 3.00 but not both.
  • Note: Psychology students are strongly recommended to take LE/EECS 1570 3.00.
  • Earned at least 48 credits from the following course sets:
  • arrow_drop_down HH - Kinesiology & Health Science - Core Courses
  • Upper-level Credits 0 Total Credits
  • Required Science Credits Outside the Major 9 Total Credits
  • Completed at least 9 credits from the following types of courses: in science disciplines outside the major, of which three credits must be at the 2000-level or above. Required science credits outside the major can be selected from the following: all courses offered through the Faculty of Science and Lassonde School of Engineering; all psychology courses
  • Not taken any of the following:
  • HH/PSYC 3620 - Vocational Psychology (3.00)
  • Note: Kinesiology and Health Science students are strongly recommended to take HH/PSYC 1010 6.00.
  • CO-OP Option 0 Total Credits
  • Participation in the co-op option is available to all Faculty of Health students in a degree program.
  • Must have completed and/or enrolled in a total of 30 credits or above at the time of application, including HH/COOP 2999 3.00
  • Good academic standing in their current program (a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.00 on the 9.00 scale)
  • Must have completed a minimum of 45 credits before the start of the work term.
  • Students must pay a registration fee to participate in the co-op option.
  • Co-op work terms will be paid positions in the broad area of the student’s program of study. Students must interview for work positions.
  • Students must enroll in HH/COOP 3111 0.00 and HH/COOP 3222 0.00, one per term, for a fee during each co-op work term.
  • Completion of a co-op option requires at least two 4-month work periods, and at least one term of study after the last work period.
  • Students who have completed fewer than 84 earned credits and whose cumulative grade point average is below 5.00, may continue in a Faculty of Health Honours degree program provided they meet the year level progression requirements as follows:
  • Students must maintain the honours progression grade point average requirement to continue in the Kinesiology and Health Science program.
  • All graduates must complete a total of at least 120 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 5.00 (C+) and all practicum requirements.
  • The School of Kinesiology and Health Science does not recognize any course substitutes for its academic course requirements. Students who complete a course offered by another unit or program that is a course exclusion with a kinesiology course must replace the corresponding kinesiology course with another kinesiology course of equal or greater credit value at the same year level or higher.

Program facts

Entering average~High 70s to mid-80s
Co-opCo-op option

Majors & specializations

These are distinct degree configurations. Choose the applicable configuration; every listed variant is not required.

Sport and Exercise Psychology

BSc

Study motivation, behaviour, performance and wellbeing in sport and exercise settings.

Courses

Current FW2026/27 BSc Kinesiology core examples with exact course descriptions. Only KINE 1900 has a verified first-year-only scope in this batch. No full BSc first-year sequence is inferred from course numbers.

First year: integrated physical activity requirement1 listed

KINE 1900 is in the published BSc core and its course description restricts it to first-year Kinesiology students. This does not assign the entire 48-credit core to first year.

  • KINE 1900Integrated Physical Activity for Life I: Physical Fitness, Mental Health, Physical Literacy3 credits

    Fitness, mental health and physical literacy through movement-based practice and reflection.

York current BSc Kinesiology core requirements
Introductory Kinesiology core: separate timing3 listed

These named introductory courses are in the degree core. Their current source does not provide a term allocation. BSc science, mathematics and general-education choices remain separate.

  • KINE 1001Sociocultural Foundations in Kinesiology: Tools of Inquiry3 credits

    Sociocultural perspectives on kinesiology and tools for critical inquiry.

  • KINE 1020Fitness and Health6 credits

    Principles of fitness and health, including evaluating and changing fitness and health status.

  • KINE 1031Human Anatomy3 credits

    Gross anatomy of the human body's major systems.

York current BSc Kinesiology introductory core
Additional published courses
  • ADMS 1777Disasters and History: How Humans and Nature make Disasters6 credits

    Explore how nature and human societies produce disasters. Cannot satisfy the introductory History requirement for LA&PS History majors or minors.

  • ANCW 1100Gladiators, Gods, Gigolos, and Goths: Reading Roman Society, c.200 BCE-c.500 CE6 credits

    Interpret texts and artefacts through Roman social history. Approved LA&PS humanities general education; not the introductory History major requirement.

  • ANCW 1105Myth and Imagination in Ancient Greece and Rome9 credits

    Compare ancient and modern myths and their influence on literature and art. Approved LA&PS general education.

  • ANCW 1106Egypt in the Greek and Roman Mediterranean9 credits

    Examine Egypt in the history and imagination of Greek and Roman Mediterranean cultures. Approved LA&PS general education.

  • ANCW 1710The Roots of Western Culture. The Ancient World (circa 1000 BC-400 AD)6 credits

    Explore Greek, Roman and Judaeo-Christian thought through literature and philosophy. Approved LA&PS general education; cannot combine credit with HUMA 1110.

  • CLST 1115Transformations of Ancient Literature9 credits

    Study modern adaptations of ancient Greek and Latin literature and their contexts. Approved LA&PS general education.

  • DLLL 1000World Literatures in Perspective6 credits

    Explore world literature across languages, cultures and time, including translation and cross-cultural exchange.

  • EN 1201The Literary Imagination6 credits

    Develop literary-analysis skills through literary, journalistic, philosophical, scientific and other texts.

  • EN 1202Satire6 credits

    Study satire in poetry, prose and drama from classical works to contemporary writing.

  • EN 1700Writing: Process and Practice9 credits

    Study writing theory and practice across fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Approved LA&PS humanities general education.

  • ESL 1000Canadian Language and Culture6 credits

    Develop academic English through Canadian society, culture and identity. Fulfils the published incoming ESL requirement.

  • ESL 1010Advancing Reading and Writing in Academic Contexts3 credits

    Develop academic reading, writing and critical thinking. For ESL-background undergraduates; not open to students with native English proficiency.

  • ESL 1015Advancing Oral Communication for ESL Students3 credits

    Develop academic conversation, group interaction and presentation skills. For ESL-background undergraduates; not open to students with native English proficiency.

  • ESL 1450Thinking about Contemporary Canada6 credits

    Study Canadian culture, belonging and nationhood while developing academic English. Fulfils the published ESL requirement for ESL-background students.

  • ESL 1790Modes of Reasoning: Reasoning In Everyday Language6 credits

    Practice reasoning and critical communication. Requires an ESL restriction or instructor permission; approved humanities/social-science general education, but does not fulfil an ESL requirement.

  • FR 1005From Versailles to Vuitton: Discovering French Culture6 credits

    Explore French culture through arts, literature, political thought and gastronomy. Does not count towards French major or minor credit.

  • GER 1790Nationalism, Authority and Resistance: Perspectives on German Culture and Society9 credits

    Examine German culture through nationalism, democracy, authority, resistance and historical memory.

  • GER 1791The Fairy Tale: From Grimm To Disney6 credits

    Study fairy tales, their origins and their changing roles in media and popular culture.

  • GER 1793Nationalism, Authority and Resistance: Perspectives on German Culture and Society6 credits

    Examine German culture through nationalism, democracy, authority, resistance and historical memory.

  • GSWS 1600Introduction to Sexuality Studies9 credits

    Study sexuality, power and identity through interdisciplinary, intersectional and transnational perspectives.

  • GSWS 1601Introduction to Sexuality Studies6 credits

    Study sexuality, power and identity through interdisciplinary, intersectional and transnational perspectives.

  • HIST 1030Imperialism, Nationalism, and Economic Development in Modern Asia6 credits

    Study imperialism, nationalism and historical debates in modern Asia. Cannot satisfy the introductory History requirement for LA&PS History majors or minors.

  • HIST 1095Streetlife: The Culture and History of European Cities6 credits

    Study European urban history through culture, architecture and social change. Cannot satisfy the introductory History requirement for History majors or minors.

  • HIST 1100Gladiators, Gods, Gigolos, and Goths: Reading Roman Society, c.200 BCE-c.500 CE6 credits

    Interpret ancient texts and artefacts through Roman social history. Cannot satisfy the introductory History requirement for LA&PS History majors or minors.

  • HIST 1170History's Greatest Hits6 credits

    Explore selected major historical events through guest faculty modules. Topics change each year.

  • HIST 1180Making Money6 credits

    Examine money through historical, economic, cultural and social perspectives. Cannot satisfy the introductory History requirement for History majors or minors.

  • HIST 1190The Jewish Experience, Civilization and Culture6 credits

    Study Jewish interactions, adaptation and influence from antiquity to the twentieth century. Cannot satisfy the introductory History requirement for History majors or minors.

  • HIST 1777Disasters and History: How Humans and Nature make Disasters6 credits

    Explore how nature and human societies produce disasters. Cannot satisfy the introductory History requirement for LA&PS History majors or minors.

  • HUMA 1005From Versailles to Vuitton: Discovering French Culture9 credits

    Explore French culture through arts, literature, politics and gastronomy. Taught in English; no French-language knowledge required.

  • HUMA 1100Worlds of Ancient Greece and Rome9 credits

    Study ancient Greek and Roman literary, philosophical and political ideals through translated texts and visual arts.

  • HUMA 1105Myth and Imagination in Ancient Greece and Rome9 credits

    Compare ancient and modern myths and their influences on literature and art.

  • HUMA 1106Egypt in the Greek and Roman Mediterranean9 credits

    Examine Egypt in the history and imagination of Greek and Roman Mediterranean cultures.

  • HUMA 1110Greek and Biblical Traditions9 credits

    Explore Greek and Biblical traditions shaping personal and community life. Cannot combine credit with HUMA 1710.

  • HUMA 1115Transformations of Ancient Literature9 credits

    Study modern adaptations of ancient Greek and Latin literature. Approved LA&PS general education.

  • HUMA 1125Civilization of Medieval and Renaissance Europe9 credits

    Trace European culture from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance using literature, music, ideas and visual arts.

  • HUMA 1160The Enlightenment and Human Understanding9 credits

    Examine Enlightenment writers and thinkers concerning experience, knowledge and truth.

  • HUMA 1165Gods and Humans9 credits

    Explore relationships between gods and humans in literature, art and philosophy.

  • HUMA 1170The Modern Age: Shapers and Definers9 credits

    Study influential figures and movements in modern Western art and intellectual life.

  • HUMA 1190Nationalism, Authority and Resistance: Perspectives on German Culture and Society9 credits

    Examine German culture through nationalism, authority, resistance and historical memory. Approved LA&PS humanities general education.

  • HUMA 1200Contexts of Canadian Culture9 credits

    Compare Canadian cultural expression with other cultures, especially in the twentieth century. Cannot combine credit with HUMA 1740.

  • HUMA 1205Indigenous Peoples, Race, and Settler Colonialism6 credits

    Examine settler-colonialism theories and the positions of Indigenous, Black and other racialized peoples in Canadian society.

  • HUMA 1206Indigenous Culture and Language6 credits

    Study Indigenous language and cultural revitalization and the knowledge carried by languages.

  • HUMA 1207Indigenous Peoples and Relationship to Land6 credits

    Examine Indigenous relationships with land, resistance to resource extraction and alternative economies.

  • HUMA 1220Canadian Language and Culture6 credits

    Develop academic English through Canadian culture and identity. Approved LA&PS humanities general education; fulfils the incoming ESL requirement.

  • HUMA 1250Diaspora communities and global cultures: Literature, arts, and imagination6 credits

    Explore migration and diaspora through literature, music, film and theories of cultural identity.

  • HUMA 1300The Cultures of Resistance in the Americas: The African American Experience9 credits

    Examine cultural resistance to oppression among African-descended, Indigenous and mixed communities across the Americas.

  • HUMA 1320Ideas of America: The Cultures of North America6 credits

    Compare North American cultures from European contact onward, including imperialism, nationalism and popular culture.

  • HUMA 1400Culture and Society in East Asia9 credits

    Explore traditional East Asian society through eighteenth-century daily life in Beijing, Edo and surrounding rural areas.

  • HUMA 1420Introduction to Korean Culture9 credits

    Survey Korean literary, social, religious and political culture from ancient times to the present.

  • HUMA 1435Japanese Culture, Literature and Film9 credits

    Compare Japanese literature, manga, film adaptations and anime across classical, modern and postmodern works.

  • HUMA 1625Fantasy and Topographies of Imagination9 credits

    Examine fantasy and storytelling as ways of shaping experience, resisting oppression and building communities.

  • HUMA 1700Writing: Process and Practice9 credits

    Study writing theory and practice across fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Approved LA&PS humanities general education.

  • HUMA 1710The Roots of Western Culture. The Ancient World (circa 1000 BC-400 AD)6 credits

    Explore Greek, Roman and Judaeo-Christian thought through literary, philosophical and religious texts. Cannot combine credit with HUMA 1110.

  • HUMA 1720The Roots of Western Culture. The Modern Period (circa 1500-1900)6 credits

    Examine modern ideas about human identity through debates since the Reformation and scientific revolution.

  • HUMA 1740The Roots of Modern Canada6 credits

    Study Canadian culture through history, literature, politics and visual arts. Cannot combine credit with HUMA 1200.

  • HUMA 1745Thinking about Contemporary Canada6 credits

    Explore Canadian culture, arrival and belonging. May fulfil humanities general education or elective credit, and the incoming ESL requirement for ESL students.

  • HUMA 1751Italian Culture: The Great Ideas and the Masterworks6 credits

    Explore Italian literature, arts, politics and philosophy from the Middle Ages to Romanticism. Approved LA&PS humanities general education.

  • HUMA 1761Italian Cinema, Literature and Society9 credits

    Study Italian films and social change since the Second World War. Approved LA&PS general education.

  • HUMA 1770One World: Historical and Cultural Perspectives of Globalization6 credits

    Examine historical and cultural globalization, emphasizing interactions from 1500 to the present.

  • HUMA 1780Stories in Diverse Media6 credits

    Compare recurring stories across film, literature, music, theatre and visual arts.

  • HUMA 1793Nationalism, Authority and Resistance: Perspectives on German Culture and Society6 credits

    Examine German culture through nationalism, authority, resistance and historical memory.

  • HUMA 1825Law and Morality in Literature and Culture9 credits

    Explore law and morality through literature, film, philosophy and modern court cases.

  • HUMA 1840Existence, Freedom and Meaning: The Idea of Human in European Thought9 credits

    Read European literature, philosophy, religion and science since the Renaissance to examine ideas about humanity.

  • HUMA 1844Muslim Travel Narratives: Journeys through the Muslim World6 credits

    Explore diversity in the Muslim world through travel narratives and memoirs. Approved LA&PS humanities general education.

  • HUMA 1845Islamic Traditions6 credits

    Study Islamic beliefs, rituals, doctrines and teachings from their origins to the present. The publisher's credit-exclusion text is incomplete.

  • HUMA 1846Arts and Culture in South Asia6 credits

    Examine South Asian cultural expression in relation to religion, history and politics.

  • HUMA 1847Sikhs and Sikhi(sm): Texts, Contexts, and Living Traditions9 credits

    Study Sikh historical, cultural and religious traditions from fifteenth-century Punjab to contemporary diaspora communities.

  • HUMA 1850The Bible and Modern Contexts6 credits

    Examine Biblical texts, historical contexts and contemporary questions about religion, ethics and interpretation.

  • HUMA 1855Buddhism and Asian Cultures9 credits

    Study Buddhist ideas and living traditions through Asian cultures, philosophy, art, ethics and politics.

  • HUMA 1860The Nature of Religion: An Introduction6 credits

    Study religious faith, symbols, beliefs and methods of religious inquiry. Cannot combine credit with HUMA 1865; other published exclusions are incomplete.

  • HUMA 1865Introduction to World Religions6 credits

    Compare religious histories, texts and practices. Traditions vary by year; cannot combine credit with HUMA 1860, and other published exclusions are incomplete.

  • HUMA 1870The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and the Arts6 credits

    Explore Hebrew Bible passages and their interpretation through Western art, music, literature and cinema.

  • HUMA 1875Christianity in Context9 credits

    Study Christian movements, texts, beliefs and practices from their origins to the present.

  • HUMA 1880The Jewish Experience, Civilization and Culture6 credits

    Examine Jewish culture, identity and adaptation. Cannot satisfy the introductory History requirement for History majors or minors.

  • HUMA 1881Gender and Sexuality in Judaism, Christianity and Islam6 credits

    Compare Jewish, Christian and Muslim approaches to gender and sexuality through historical and contemporary sources.

  • HUMA 1900Introduction to Traditional and Popular Culture9 credits

    Analyze traditional and popular culture through oral communication and mass media.

  • HUMA 1905Dangerous Visions, Brave New Worlds: The Science Fiction Culture and Our Scientific Age9 credits

    Explore how science fiction expresses changing attitudes towards science and technology.

  • HUMA 1909Techno-Science and Popular Culture6 credits

    Examine popular-media representations of science and technology, including their cultural hopes and fears.

  • HUMA 1910Science and the Humanities: Nature and Human Nature9 credits

    Examine relationships between scientific and humanistic ideas about humans and nature.

  • HUMA 1911Darwin, Einstein and the Humanities9 credits

    Study the origins and influence of Darwin's and Einstein's ideas. Approved LA&PS general education.

  • HUMA 1915Animals and the Imagination9 credits

    Explore representations of animals and relationships between animals, humans, nature and culture.

  • HUMA 1950Concepts of Male and Female in the West6 credits

    Study Western concepts of gender through myths, literature, art and artefacts. Cannot combine credit with HUMA 1951.

  • HUMA 1951Introduction to Gender: History, Culture and Ideology9 credits

    Examine Western gender categories through history and popular culture. Cannot combine credit with HUMA 1950.

  • HUMA 1971Understanding Children and Youth9 credits

    Study cultural ideas about childhood. Approved LA&PS humanities general education; does not count towards the Children's Studies major.

  • IT 1070Food and Culture in Italy and Beyond6 credits

    Explore food and Italian identity through literature, art, film and culinary history. Approved LA&PS humanities general education; open across York faculties.

  • IT 1751Italian Culture: The Great Ideas and the Masterworks6 credits

    Explore Italian literature, arts, politics and philosophy from the Middle Ages to Romanticism.

  • IT 1761Italian Cinema, Literature and Society9 credits

    Study Italian films in the context of social transformation since the Second World War.

  • JWST 1850The Bible and Modern Contexts6 credits

    Examine Biblical texts, their historical contexts and contemporary questions about religion and ethics.

  • JWST 1870The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and the Arts6 credits

    Explore Hebrew Bible passages and their interpretation through Western art, music, literature and cinema.

  • JWST 1880The Jewish Experience, Civilization and Culture6 credits

    Study Jewish identity, adaptation and relations with other communities. Cannot satisfy the introductory History requirement for History majors or minors.

  • JWST 1881Gender and Sexuality in Judaism, Christianity and Islam6 credits

    Compare Jewish, Christian and Muslim approaches to gender and sexuality through historical and contemporary sources.

  • LING 1430Language, Power and Persuasion3 credits

    Analyze how language creates and maintains power in political, legal, cultural and classroom discourse.

  • MODR 1730Modes of Reasoning: Reasoning About Social Issues6 credits

    Practice critical thinking, research writing and qualitative and quantitative analysis of social issues. Cannot combine credit with MODR 1760 or 1770.

  • MODR 1760Modes of Reasoning: Reasoning About Morality and Values6 credits

    Practice critical thinking, writing and logical analysis of values. Cannot combine credit with MODR 1730 or 1770.

  • MODR 1770Modes of Reasoning: Techniques of Persuasion6 credits

    Study persuasion through critical thinking, writing and argumentation. Approved humanities or social-science general education; excludes MODR 1730 and 1760 credit.

  • MODR 1790Modes of Reasoning: Reasoning In Everyday Language6 credits

    Develop ESL-focused reasoning and communication. Enrolment permission is granted for an ESL requirement or demonstrated need; approved humanities or social-science general education.

  • RLST 1105Myth and Imagination in Ancient Greece and Rome9 credits

    Compare ancient and modern myths and their influence on literature and art.

  • RLST 1165Gods and Humans9 credits

    Explore relationships between gods and humans in literature, art and philosophy.

  • RLST 1400Culture and Society in East Asia9 credits

    Study eighteenth-century East Asian daily life in Beijing, Edo and surrounding rural areas.

  • RLST 1710The Roots of Western Culture. The Ancient World (circa 1000 BC-400 AD)6 credits

    Explore Greek, Roman and Judaeo-Christian thought through literary, philosophical and religious texts. Cannot combine credit with HUMA 1110.

  • RLST 1844Muslim Travel Narratives: Journeys through the Muslim World6 credits

    Explore diversity in the Muslim world through travel narratives and memoirs. Approved LA&PS humanities general education.

  • RLST 1845Islamic Traditions6 credits

    Study Islamic beliefs, rituals, doctrines and teachings. A published credit-exclusion variant is incomplete.

  • RLST 1847Sikhs and Sikhi(sm): Texts, Contexts, and Living Traditions9 credits

    Study Sikh history, culture and religion from fifteenth-century Punjab to contemporary diaspora communities.

  • RLST 1850The Bible and Modern Contexts6 credits

    Examine Biblical texts, their historical contexts and contemporary questions about religion and ethics.

  • RLST 1855Buddhism and Asian Cultures9 credits

    Study Buddhist ideas and living traditions through Asian cultures, philosophy, art, ethics and politics.

  • RLST 1860The Nature of Religion: An Introduction6 credits

    Study religious faith, symbols, beliefs and methods of religious inquiry. HUMA 1865 credit is excluded; another published variant is incomplete.

  • RLST 1865Introduction to World Religions6 credits

    Compare religious histories, texts and practices. Traditions vary by year; HUMA 1860 credit is excluded and another published variant is incomplete.

  • RLST 1870The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and the Arts6 credits

    Explore Hebrew Bible passages and their interpretation through Western art, music, literature and cinema.

  • RLST 1875Christianity in Context9 credits

    Study Christian movements, texts, beliefs and practices from their origins to the present.

  • RLST 1880The Jewish Experience, Civilization and Culture6 credits

    Examine Jewish adaptation and interactions with other communities. Cannot satisfy the introductory History requirement for History majors or minors.

  • RLST 1881Gender and Sexuality in Judaism, Christianity and Islam6 credits

    Compare Jewish, Christian and Muslim approaches to gender and sexuality through historical and contemporary sources.

  • WRIT 1700Writing: Process and Practice9 credits

    Study writing theory and practice across fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Approved LA&PS humanities general education.

  • WRIT 1701Writing as Cultural Practice9 credits

    Develop academic writing through cultural texts and critical approaches. Approved LA&PS humanities general education.

  • WRIT 1702Becoming a Better Writer: Methods and Models6 credits

    Develop academic and professional writing through essays, criticism and projects. Approved LA&PS humanities general education.

  • ENVS 1100The land we're on: Treaties, Art and Environment3 credits

    Explore land and treaty relationships, emphasizing Indigenous perspectives through art and media analysis.

  • HLST 1120Uncovering the Body: Interdisciplinary Perspectives6 credits

    Examine the body through interdisciplinary, experiential and arts-based inquiry. Approved Faculty of Health general education in humanities or social science.

  • IHST 1020Agents of Change in a Global World6 credits

    Study global health, change processes and leadership through blended and experiential learning. Approved Faculty of Health general education.

  • CMDS 1001Being a Digital Citizen3 credits

    Examine digital citizenship, ethics and the effects of digital technologies on everyday life.

  • CMDS 1002Mobilizing Digital Citizenship3 credits

    Develop a collaborative digital prototype addressing ethics and equity. Requires CMDS 1001.

  • CMDS 1630Video Gaming and Society3 credits

    Study digital games as technologies shaped by Canadian and global society.

  • ESL 1200Society and Culture6 credits

    Study social issues while developing academic English. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; restricted to ESL-background students without native English proficiency.

  • GSWS 1501Introduction to Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies9 credits

    Explore gender and sexuality through historical and contemporary feminist and queer scholarship.

  • GSWS 1502Introduction to Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies6 credits

    Explore gender and sexuality through historical and contemporary feminist and queer scholarship.

  • HIST 1791Migration, Immigration and Beyond: Italians in North America6 credits

    Examine North American culture's and language's effects on Italian immigrants and their descendants.

  • HREQ 1040Power & Society: Critical issues in Social Justice6 credits

    Examine power, institutions and social injustice. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • HREQ 1700Women and Human Rights6 credits

    Study women's rights movements, abuses and international protections. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • HREQ 1710Globalization and the Human Condition6 credits

    Examine globalization, human rights and social equity. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • HREQ 1720Themes of Emancipation in Modern Society6 credits

    Examine capitalism, imperialism, globalization and liberal democracy. Does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • HREQ 1730Urbanization and Community Action6 credits

    Study urbanization, equity and community responses. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • HREQ 1740Rights in the Workplace6 credits

    Examine workplace rights, labour struggles, pay equity and safety through a human-rights perspective.

  • HREQ 1760Political Economy of Canada in a Global Perspective6 credits

    Survey Canada's political, social and economic problems. Does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • HREQ 1800Justice for Children6 credits

    Examine children's rights through family, education, media and law. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • HREQ 1880Social Change in Canada6 credits

    Study Canadian social change, equity movements and reconciliation. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • HREQ 1900Sexuality, Gender and Society6 credits

    Examine sexuality, gender and identity as human-rights issues. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • HREQ 1910Poverty, Dispossession, and Human Rights6 credits

    Examine poverty, dispossession and institutions shaping inequality. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • HREQ 1920Gendered Encounters6 credits

    Study gender, relationships, respect and equity. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • HREQ 1930Health and Equity6 credits

    Examine health, social structures and health-care institutions. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • HREQ 1940Human Rights and Equity Issues in Ontario6 credits

    Analyze Ontario's human-rights and regional-equity issues. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • HREQ 1950Prospects and Perils of Globalization6 credits

    Examine globalization's benefits and human-rights risks. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • HREQ 1960Indigenous Rights and Resistance in a Global Context6 credits

    Study Indigenous rights and resistance to colonialism. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • IT 1791Migration, Immigration and Beyond: Italians in North America6 credits

    Examine North American culture's and language's effects on Italian immigrants and their descendants.

  • SOSC 1000Introduction to Social Science6 credits

    Study modern society and its institutions using social-science concepts. Cannot combine credit with the nine-credit SOSC 1000 or 1009 versions.

  • SOSC 1009Introduction to Social Science (ESL)9 credits

    Study modernization and its effects on family, religion, economics, politics and beliefs through social-science concepts.

  • SOSC 1012Understanding Social Theory9 credits

    Explore the development of social theory from philosophy, political theory and economics.

  • SOSC 1040Power & Society: Critical issues in Social Justice6 credits

    Examine power, institutions and injustice. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • SOSC 1130International Migration9 credits

    Study migration, host societies and Canadian examples. Approved LA&PS general education; cannot combine credit with SOSC 1139.

  • SOSC 1139International Migration (ESL)9 credits

    Study migration, host societies and Canadian examples. Approved LA&PS general education; cannot combine credit with SOSC 1130.

  • SOSC 1140Self, Culture and Society: Critical Perspectives9 credits

    Examine self, culture and society through interdisciplinary social-science perspectives. HREQ 1710 and SOSC 1710 credit is excluded.

  • SOSC 1142Climate Change and Society9 credits

    Examine climate change through social relationships, power structures and inequality.

  • SOSC 1185Women and Society9 credits

    Study women's experiences, discrimination and social-justice organizing. HREQ 1700 and SOSC 1700 credit is excluded.

  • SOSC 1200Canadian Problems9 credits

    Analyze selected contemporary Canadian public-policy problems. Topics are chosen each year.

  • SOSC 1340Introduction to Business and Society9 credits

    Study capitalism's development and relationships between business and society. Other SOSC 1340 and 1349 credit variants are excluded.

  • SOSC 1341Introduction to the Social Economy9 credits

    Examine co-operatives, credit unions, worker-owned firms and nonprofits as forms of the social economy.

  • SOSC 1349Introduction to Business and Society (ESL)9 credits

    Study capitalism's development and relationships between business and society. Approved LA&PS general education; some published exclusion details are incomplete.

  • SOSC 1350Gender and the Law9 credits

    Examine gender and the legal system through legislation, case law and current issues.

  • SOSC 1430Introduction to International Development Studies9 credits

    Examine development theories, practices and consequences through historical case studies. HREQ 1910, SOSC 1910 and 1439 credit is excluded.

  • SOSC 1439Introduction to International Development Studies (ESL)9 credits

    Examine development theories, practices and consequences through historical case studies. HREQ 1910, SOSC 1910 and 1430 credit is excluded.

  • SOSC 1440Introduction to Cross-Cultural Studies: The Family, Production and Social Groups9 credits

    Compare families and work across cultures using social-science approaches. Approved LA&PS general education.

  • SOSC 1510The Future of Work6 credits

    Examine changing work, leisure and unemployment in Canadian society. Cannot combine credit with HREQ 1740 or SOSC 1740.

  • SOSC 1520Markets and Democracy9 credits

    Examine market economies, social institutions and tensions between capitalism and democracy.

  • SOSC 1660Crime, Deviance and Popular Culture6 credits

    Study crime and justice through popular media, including social consequences of crime narratives.

  • SOSC 1700Women and Human Rights6 credits

    Study women's rights movements and international protections. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • SOSC 1710Globalization and the Human Condition6 credits

    Study people, environments, socialization, beliefs and personality through social-science perspectives. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • SOSC 1720Themes of Emancipation in Modern Society6 credits

    Examine capitalism, imperialism, globalization and liberal democracy. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • SOSC 1730Urbanization and Community Action6 credits

    Study urbanization, equity and community responses. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • SOSC 1731CyberCities: The Community and Communication in Changing Urban Areas9 credits

    Examine technology, communication and changing patterns of community, work and urban life.

  • SOSC 1732The Culture of Cities6 credits

    Explore cities and urban culture through historical and visual perspectives. Cannot combine credit with the nine-credit SOSC 1732 version.

  • SOSC 1733World of Cities: Journeys through Urban Space and Time6 credits

    Compare cities across places and historical periods. Open to all first-year students and required for Urban Studies majors.

  • SOSC 1740Rights in the Workplace6 credits

    Examine workplace rights, labour struggles, pay equity and safety through a human-rights perspective.

  • SOSC 1750Development of Urban Economies: Comparing Canada and the Third World9 credits

    Compare urban economic development, industrialization and dependency in Canada and developing countries. Approved LA&PS general education.

  • SOSC 1760Political Economy of Canada in a Global Perspective6 credits

    Survey Canadian political, social and economic issues. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • SOSC 1800Justice for Children6 credits

    Examine childhood socialization, literacy, family, education and work. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • SOSC 1801Health Controversies: Issues of Health, Illness and Society6 credits

    Explore health controversies through political, economic, cultural and historical perspectives. Cannot combine credit with SOSC 1809.

  • SOSC 1809Health Controversies: Issues of Health, Illness and Society (ESL)6 credits

    Explore health controversies through political, economic, cultural and historical perspectives. Cannot combine credit with the six-credit SOSC 1801 version.

  • SOSC 1880Social Change in Canada6 credits

    Study Canadian social change, equity and reconciliation. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • SOSC 1900Sexuality, Gender and Society6 credits

    Examine sexuality, gender and identity as human-rights issues. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • SOSC 1910The Global South and Human Rights6 credits

    Study human rights, economic equity and development in the Global South. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • SOSC 1911Education and Social Change9 credits

    Examine educational systems and social change, emphasizing Canada. Approved LA&PS general education.

  • SOSC 1920Male-Female Relationships6 credits

    Examine relationships through property, sexuality, socialization and culture. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • SOSC 1930Health and Equity6 credits

    Study health, medicine and equity in social and cultural contexts. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • SOSC 1940Human Rights and Equity Issues in Ontario6 credits

    Examine Ontario policy debates about trade, technology, resources and government. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • SOSC 1950Prospects and Perils of Globalization6 credits

    Analyze technological possibilities and emerging social risks. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • SOSC 1960Indigenous Rights and Resistance in a Global Context6 credits

    Study Indigenous resistance and relationships with land and culture. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.

  • SP 1200Film and Social Change in Spain & Latin America6 credits

    Study film and social change in Spain and Latin America. Approved LA&PS humanities general education.

  • WRIT 1703Writing Process: Invention, Originality, and Ethics6 credits

    Study invention, originality and ethics through social-science writing and ethnographic methods. Approved LA&PS social-science general education.

  • EDST 1000What Is Education For?3 credits

    Explore educational purposes, values, authority, power and freedom through philosophy and theory.

  • EDST 1100Situated Learning and Education3 credits

    Compare situated learning with other theories and examine relationships among learners, teachers and educational contexts.

  • EDST 1200Place and Learning3 credits

    Examine physical spaces and learning through design, environmental studies and Indigenous land-based education.

  • GEOG 1000The World Today: An Introduction to World Geography6 credits

    Use geographic concepts to examine global social, political, economic and ecological change.

  • MATH 1013Applied Calculus I3 credits
  • MATH 1014Applied Calculus II3 credits
  • MATH 1025Applied Linear Algebra3 credits
  • MATH 1506Mathematics I for the Biological and Health Sciences3 credits
  • MATH 1507Mathematics II for the Biological and Health Sciences3 credits
  • EECS 1520Introduction to Computing for Data Analysis and Visualization3 credits
  • EECS 1540Computer Use for the Natural Sciences3 credits
  • EECS 1570Introduction to Computing for Psychology3 credits
  • BIOL 1000Biology I - Cells, Molecular Biology and Genetics3 credits
  • BIOL 1001Biology II - Evolution, Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation Biology3 credits
  • CHEM 1000Chemical Structure3 credits
  • CHEM 1001Chemical Dynamics3 credits
  • PHYS 1410Physical Science6 credits
  • PHYS 1411Physics Fundamentals 13 credits
  • PHYS 1412Physics Fundamentals 23 credits
  • PHYS 1420Physics with Applications to Life Sciences6 credits
  • PHYS 1421Physics with Life Science Applications 13 credits
  • PHYS 1422Physics with Life Science Applications 23 credits
  • KINE 2001Sociocultural Insights and Applications in Kinesiology3 credits

    Critically examine physical culture, power, inequality and health; for Kinesiology or Movement and Health students.

  • KINE 2011Human Physiology I3 credits

    Physiology from cells to organs, including membranes, muscles, neurons, blood and basic immunology.

  • KINE 2030Biomechanics of Human Movement3 credits

    Apply mechanical and anatomical principles to human movement, sports skills and laboratory analysis.

  • KINE 2049Research Methods in Kinesiology3 credits

    Design and conduct research in kinesiology.

  • KINE 2050Analysis of Data in Kinesiology I3 credits

    Scientific methods and descriptive and inferential statistics for experiments and observation.

  • KINE 2900Integrated Physical Activity for Life II: Adapted & Inclusive Physical Activity, Leadership, & Safety3 credits

    Adapted and inclusive physical activity, leadership and safety through movement and reflection; required for Kinesiology graduation.

  • KINE 3000Psychology of Physical Activity and Health3 credits

    Psychological theories and principles concerning physical activity, exercise and sport.

  • KINE 3012Human Physiology II3 credits

    Homeostasis and regulation in cardiorespiratory, renal, movement, reproductive and digestive systems.

  • KINE 3020Skilled Performance and Motor Learning3 credits

    Analyse and develop skilled performance.

  • KINE 4010Exercise Physiology3 credits

    Exercise and training effects on neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic systems.

  • KINE 4020Human Nutrition3 credits

    Nutrients, metabolism and health, with applications to weight, eating disorders, sport nutrition and food safety.

  • PSYC 3350Cultural Psychology3 credits
  • PSYC 3430Behaviour in Groups3 credits
  • PSYC 3600Community Psychology3 credits
  • PSYC 3630The Psychology of the Family3 credits
  • PSYC 3670Psychology of Sexual Orientation3 credits
  • PSYC 4892Applied Community/Industry Project6 credits
Elective choices
Kinesiology & Health Science - Bachelor of Science - Honours

Kinesiology & Health Science - Bachelor of Science - Honours

  • Electives 30 Total Credits
  • Completed at least 30 credits from the following types of courses: Additional elective credits as required for an overall total of at least 120 credits. Elective credits may be used to fulfil science and upper-level credits.
Kinesiology & Health Science - Bachelor of Science - Honours Double Major

Kinesiology & Health Science - Bachelor of Science - Honours Double Major

  • Electives 30 Total Credits
  • Completed at least 30 credits from the following types of courses: Additional elective credits as required for an overall total of at least 120 credits. Elective credits may be used to fulfil science and upper-level credits.
Kinesiology & Health Science - Bachelor of Science - Specialized Honours

Kinesiology & Health Science - Bachelor of Science - Specialized Honours

  • Electives 18 Total Credits
  • Completed at least 18 credits from the following types of courses: Additional elective credits as required for an overall total of at least 120 credits. Elective credits may be used to fulfil science and upper-level credits.
Applies to all listed streams
  • General Education 12 Total Credits
  • General Education - HH - BSc (KINE) arrow_drop_down
  • Completed at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: at the 1000 level in approved Faculty of Health general education
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  • arrow_drop_down General Education - HH - Social Science
  • Note 1: It is strongly recommended that students complete the general education requirements above within their first 54 credits.
  • Note 2: Students may complete a maximum of 30 credits in general education; any additional credits not being used to fulfil general education may count toward electives.
  • Note 3: general education requirements are satisfied by taking natural science courses, approved humanities or social science categories courses and Faculty of Health general education courses. For further information please visit yorku.ca/health/academic-resources/general-education-requirements/.
  • Note 4: Students have the option to take specified Faculty of Health courses to fulfill their social sciences general education requirements. Courses offered by the Faculty of Health that are used to fulfill the social sciences general education credits may not also count as credits towards the major. For a list of courses, please visit: yorku.ca/health/general-education-approvedhhcourses/
  • Required Science Credits Outside the Major 9 Total Credits
  • Completed at least 9 credits from the following types of courses: in science disciplines outside the major, of which three credits must be at the 2000-level or above. Required science credits outside the major can be selected from the following: all courses offered through the Faculty of Science and Lassonde School of Engineering; all psychology courses
Study routes

These are distinct degree configurations. Choose the applicable configuration; every listed variant is not required.

  • Kinesiology & Health Science - Bachelor of Science - Honours
  • Kinesiology & Health Science - Bachelor of Science - Honours Double Major
  • Kinesiology & Health Science - Bachelor of Science - Specialized Honours
Study locations
Teaching campus
Keele Campus.york exact programme teaching campus
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Careers

Career sectors

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  • Physiotherapy and occupational therapy (with additional qualifications)
  • Sports administration
  • Medical Doctor (with further post-graduate training)
  • Dentistry (with additional qualifications)
  • Fitness training and coaching
  • Pharmacy (with additional qualifications)
  • Research and academia
Scope and qualifications

University-published career examples for Kinesiology, including its published routes; some require further training or registration. These are examples, not ranked graduate outcomes.

Professional recognition

CCUPEKA’s directory lists York University: Kinesiology (2020-2027).

Scope and qualifications

The directory’s exact named academic programme category and published period. This does not confer an individual kinesiology or teaching licence, establish a future renewal, or cover another credential/major.

Costs

Most Arts and Science programmes

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Published full-year estimates or per-credit fee categories · CAD

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Tuition$6,200 est.
Books and supplies$1,400–$2,600 est. (2025–26)
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

University-published approximate tuition · Ancillary fees extra

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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