Prepare for a career in health care, sport, rehab, education and more! You'll be eligible for examinations that lead to registration as a Registered Kinesiologist.
Kinesiology focuses on human movement and optimizing performance and quality of life. This comprehensive program covers the behavioural, biomechanical, physiological and psychosocial aspects of human health and performance. Knowledge is applied to several settings including rehabilitation, adapted physical activity, sport, exercise and general health in people of varying abilities. You will be prepared for provincial and national professional examinations.
Career opportunities:
Registered kinesiologist
Certified exercise physiologist (CSEP-CEP)
Certified personal trainer (CSEP-CPT)
Coaching
Ergonomics, workplace health and wellness
Health promotion and public health co-ordinator
Lifestyle counselling
Medical equipment supply and consulting
Professional programs such as medicine, occupational and physical therapy, and chiropractic
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
Ontario Tech University
2000 Simcoe Street North,
Oshawa,
Ontario,
L1G 0C5, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
Ontario Tech University
2000 Simcoe Street North,
Oshawa,
Ontario,
L1G 0C5, Canada
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete international academic qualification equivalent to Canada Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
English language requirement:
IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score less than 6.0 (Education and Nursing programs require an overall score of 7.0).
TOEFL: Internet-based test (iBT) with a total score of 83 (Education and Nursing programs require a total score of 87), and minimum scaled scores of Listening: 20; Reading: 20; Speaking: 19; and Writing: 20
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum score of 58.
Cambridge English - Advanced: Minimum score of 180 with no band lower than 170.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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