Lakehead kinesiology admission requirements: a 70% minimum, two sciences and a formal paid co-op

Ontario students need English (ENG4U) and one Grade 12 math: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Data Management (MDM4U). You also need two of Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Introduction to Kinesiology (PSK4U) or Physics (SPH4U).

Counting PSK4U as a science is helpful. A student with Biology and Introductory Kinesiology meets the rule without Chemistry or Physics. First year does include a Chemistry course, so SCH4U still makes that course easier. Plan with our course planner.

Lakehead asks for a minimum 70% overall final average. It adds that higher averages may be needed when demand for places is greater than supply. The accelerated HBK and BEd needs at least 75%.

Lakehead does not publish a kinesiology admission average or an acceptance rate. Work out your number with our Top 6 average calculator. An 80% or higher also earns an automatic scholarship.

Lakehead's kinesiology page lists no supplementary application, essay, interview or Casper test for high school students. Your grades decide your file.

That makes it simple to apply. Focus on your six best Grade 12 marks and the required courses. Make sure your two sciences and your math are finished by June, since the July round uses final marks.

Ontario high school students should apply through OUAC by January 15, 2027. Lakehead lists different dates only for some programs, such as Education and Nursing.

Lakehead sends offers in four rounds. The early round in December is normally based on Grade 11 marks. The March round uses first term Grade 12 finals. The May round adds second term midterms. The July round uses final Grade 12 marks. See our Ontario deadlines page.

Lakehead says it is one of few kinesiology programs in Canada with a formal co-op program. You apply before the Christmas break in second year. If accepted, you complete at least four paid work terms of four months each.

The co-op option makes the degree five years instead of four. It is a big draw for students who want paid experience before they graduate, which most kinesiology programs only offer as unpaid placements.

Lakehead pairs the HBK with a Bachelor of Education. You can train for Primary/Junior or Intermediate/Senior teaching. Each runs six years, or five years on an accelerated track.

The accelerated track needs a final average of at least 75%. This route suits students who want to teach physical education or health.

You study the science of human movement, physical activity, and their link to health, well-being and performance. Topics include anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, ergonomics, muscle and bone injuries, motor development, nutrition and adapted physical activity.

First year includes Kinesiology 1110, 1035, 1113 and 1711, Chemistry 1210, English 1116, another half course in English and one and a half electives. Labs run in small sections of about 20 to 25 people. The school says group work and experiential learning start in first year.

Lakehead says its curriculum prepares you to challenge the registration exam to practise as a Registered Kinesiologist in Ontario.

It lists careers in athletics, such as personal trainer, coach and athletic therapist, and in health, such as clinical kinesiologist and rehabilitation specialist. It also lists physiotherapist, occupational therapist, chiropractor and physician, which need more school after your degree.

Lakehead's fee table for Kinesiology in Thunder Bay lists year one tuition of $6,104.20 for Canadian students in 2026-27. Add a $105.00 field trip fee and $1,627.38 in ancillary fees for a total of $7,836.58, paid in two payments of $3,918.29.

International students pay $33,482.38 in year one. Books, residence and meals are extra.

For Fall 2027 entry, Lakehead gives automatic scholarships to students coming straight from a Canadian high school. An 80% to 84.9% average earns $3,000 over four years. An 85% to 89.9% average earns $5,000. A 90% to 94.9% average earns $10,000.

A 95% or higher average earns $16,000 or free tuition in the early rounds, and free tuition in the final round. You must keep a set average and a full course load to renew.

Lakehead also runs awards you must apply for. Lakehead offers up to two Presidential Scholarships worth $40,000. It needs a 90% or higher average, and the deadline is April 25. The Alumni Association Award is worth $10,000 and needs an 80% average, with an April 30 deadline.

Varsity athletes with an 80% average can receive athletic scholarships of up to $5,000. Lakehead says it gives more than $11 million a year in scholarships, bursaries and awards.

Apply on OUAC by January 15, 2027. Lakehead's early round in December normally uses Grade 11 marks, so a strong Grade 11 record can bring an offer before the deadline.

Keep your marks up through the year. The automatic scholarship level can change between rounds at the top end. A 95% average earns either $16,000 or free tuition in the March and May rounds, and free tuition in the July round.

If you want co-op, start building a resume in first year. Coaching, volunteering and summer jobs help when you apply before the Christmas break in second year. If teaching interests you, ask about the HBK and BEd before you accept, since the accelerated version needs a 75% average.

Lakehead guarantees housing for all students coming from high school. Check the residence application steps and rates when you get your offer.

Thunder Bay is far from southern Ontario, so add travel home to your budget. Living on campus in first year makes the move easier and puts you close to the School of Kinesiology in the Sanders Fieldhouse.

Lakehead combines a 70% minimum, strong automatic scholarships and a paid co-op option. That mix makes it good value for many families. An 80% average already earns $3,000, and year one costs $7,836.58 in tuition and fees.

The main trade-off is distance. Talk with your child about living in Thunder Bay for four or five years, and about whether a five year co-op degree fits your family's plans.

Read the Lakehead admissions overview and our Lakehead guide to compare it with other options.