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We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

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Kinesiology Advanced Entry - OTA and PTA

Program details

Faculty
Health Sciences

Degree
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)

Experiential learning
Internship

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Six semesters

Program load
Full-time

OUAC code
DKO

Apply now

Overview

Physiotherapy session with an elderly man. Prepare to become a Kinesiology Practitioner, and learn how to improve and maintain the health, functional capacity and overall well-being of a variety of populations.

This program is directed toward understanding the role and safe application of exercise for health maintenance, improvement and rehabilitation. You will be prepared to become a kinesiology practitioner who can safely prescribe individualized exercise programs to improve or maintain the health, functional capacity and overall well-being of a range of healthy and clinical populations.

Kinesiology is now a regulated health profession in Ontario. You will gain the skills and knowledge needed to function as a health professional and to write the competency exam to become a registered kinesiologist. You will take courses and have hands-on learning opportunities that will prepare you to complete theory and practical examinations leading to Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology certifications (Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Exercise Physiologist).

Students will enter the generalist program; however, they can take courses from both Health and Wellness and Exercise Science as electives as long as they have the pre-requisites.

Students have access to new, modern buildings, libraries and innovative labs including:

  • Kinesiology Teaching Laboratory
  • Motor Behaviour and Physical Activity Laboratory

Did you know?

students per Kinesiology laboratory section, ensuring more hands-on lab experience
of students are employed within six months of graduation

Admissions

Admissions


An Ontario college diploma in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) with a minimum mid-70s average. It is recommended for students to have completed Biology (SBI4U) or a post-secondary equivalent.

Note: Admission is competitive. Regardless of educational background, all applicants to undergraduate programs must have specific prerequisite subject knowledge for their intended program of study. The specific average or standing required for admission will vary from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria, including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.


Last year's cut-off70 per cent
Expected cut-offMid-70s
In recognition of your diploma, you will receive 10 courses toward your 40-course BHSc in Kinesiology degree.

The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our college-to-university transfer applicant page.

Program details

Faculty
Health Sciences

Degree
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)

Experiential learning
Internship

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Six semesters

Program load
Full-time

OUAC code
DKO

Apply now

Learn more

College-to-university transfer website

Faculty website

Download viewbook

Contact information

Career opportunities

  • Certified Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP)
  • Ergonomics Specialist
  • Fitness and health promotion
  • Medical equipment supply and consulting
  • Orthotics and prosthetics (after further study)
  • Professional programs such as medicine, occupational and physical therapy, and chiropractic
  • Registered Kinesiologist
  • Sports management
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach

Experiential learning

Students at the university have many different opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings. With more than 300 industry and community partner organizations, students have a wide variety of experiential learning opportunities available to them.

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