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Undergraduate studies

The School of Human Kinetics offers five undergraduate programs and one minor that provide multidisciplinary approaches to understanding sport, physical activity, and leisure.

The School of Human Kinetics and uOttawa advantage:

  • Ranked 18th for sports-related science in the world
  • CO-OP, labs and other experiential learning opportunities
  • The University of Ottawa is one of Canada’s top 10 research universities, with research spending totalling close to 350 million annually.
  • The University of Ottawa is ranked 7th among Canadian universities in graduate employability, which is bolstered by Canada’s 5th largest CO-OP program with a 95% job placement rate.
  • You can choose to study in English, in French, or both at the world’s largest bilingual, English-French university.

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Our programs

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Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics (BScHK)

Emphasizes the biophysical sciences of human kinetics, with a focus on the role that biological, anatomical, musculoskeletal, and neuro-motor systems have on motor performance, and the impact of sport and physical activity on the body.

Two programs offered:

  • Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics: Broad range of topics in human movement, anatomy, physiology, exercise science, and fitness assessment

  • Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics - Applied studies in Kinesiology: Specifically designed to meet the competencies required by the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario.

Learn more about our two BScHK programs

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Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics (BHK)

Emphasizes the social sciences aspects of physical activity, sport, active leisure and health. It provides the knowledge and skills required to play a leading role in developing, promoting and implementing programs, policies and positive lifestyle behaviours for different populations in a variety of settings.

Three programs offered:
  • Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics: Focuses on leveraging the social sciences to enhance physical activity, sport, and health, equipping students to lead in the creation and promotion of health-positive programs and policies.
  • Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Recreation and Sport Management: Prepares students with the knowledge and practical experience needed for careers in sport, leisure, and physical activity organizations and management.
  • Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Education and Coaching: Offers students the expertise and application opportunities in physical activity, education, and coaching to positively impact lives.

Learn more about our three BHK programs

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Dual fast-track programs (available only in French)

These prestigious and competitive paths reduce the number of overall courses you need to take. Our streamlined approach removes any overlapping course units (credits) across similar curriculums.

Undergraduate + Graduate degrees: Plan on graduating with a higher-level credential as soon as you begin your undergraduate program (5+ years):

Two undergraduate degrees: Specialize in two disciplines and graduate with two degrees up to one year sooner (5+ years):

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Minor in Studies of Social Issues in Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure

The Minor in Studies of Social Issues in Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure offers an opportunity to improve your knowledge and skills in critical analysis of sport, physical activity and leisure to help you become an actor of social change in, and through, sport, physical activity and leisure. You will learn about the effect of social issues on sporting, physical and leisure practices as well as the impact of these practices on social change. In the process, you better understand how power relations are enacted in the context of sport, physical activity and leisure as well as understand how these practices become tools of social change.

  • Duration: 30 units
  • Location: On campus
  • Language: English or French

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Key differences between our bachelor's degrees

Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics

Bachelor of Human Kinetics

This program emphasizes the biophysical sciences of human kinetics.This program emphasizes the social sciences aspects of physical activity, sport, active leisure and health.

Career options

  • Kinesiologist
  • Personal trainer
  • Exercise physiologist
  • Laboratory coordinator or assistant
  • Sport coaches
  • Teachers of physical and health education

Career options

  • Sport and recreation management
  • Health and physical activity promotion
  • Sport coaches
  • Mental health performance consultants

Graduate studies

  • Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
  • Rehabilitation studies
  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Epidemiology
  • Pharmacy
  • Biomedical research

Graduate studies

  • Human Kinetics
  • Sports Management
  • Intervention and Consultation
  • Education

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Student internship program

This capstone experience allows students to link the knowledge acquired through their undergraduate studies with the realities of a work environment. Internships are usually completed with an organization located in the National Capital Region.
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Contact us

School of Human Kinetics

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Montpetit Hall
125 University, room 224
Ottawa, ON Canada
K1N 6N5