University of Saskatchewan kinesiology admission requirements: 70% minimum, 86.4% target, biology and a second science

When you choose Ontario in the requirements tool on USask's Exercise and Sport Studies page, it lists Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U or Physics 4U, and Mathematics of Data Management 4U or Advanced Functions 4U, with Advanced Functions recommended. The 2027-28 admission rules list the Saskatchewan versions: Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30, and Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30.

USask also needs proof of English proficiency. Your average uses five Grade 12 marks: one English, one math, and three other approved subjects. So ENG4U still counts toward your average.

First year includes MATH 104 or MATH 110, which are calculus courses, so MHF4U is the better math choice. Map your plan with our course planner.

USask's 2027-28 rules set a minimum of 70% on a five-subject high school average. They also say competitive ranked admission is used to manage enrolment, so seats go to the top averages.

The program page gives a clearer target. For Ontario applicants it shows an expected target average of 86.4%, based on 2026-27 admissions. USask says the average for 2027-28 could be higher or lower. Applicants with 90% or more who apply by the early deadline are eligible for early admission.

For Ontario, Introductory Kinesiology 4U (PSK4U) can count in the average for kinesiology applicants only. Check your standing with our Top 6 average calculator. USask uses five marks, so look at your best five that fit its formula.

The formula is one English, one math and three other approved subjects. You can use at most two natural sciences, two social sciences or humanities, and one fine or performing art.

Timing matters. From September to February 1, USask uses your Grade 11 marks. From February 2 to June 30, it uses marks to the end of Grade 12 term 1. A conditional offer then needs you to hold a minimum average on your final marks.

There is no essay or interview for this route. Grades carry 100% of the weight.

For September 2027, the program page lists a February 15, 2027 application deadline, with documents due March 1, 2027. The early admission deadline is December 1, 2026, with documents due the same day. The application fee is $120.

Applying by December 1 also puts you in line for the USask Entrance Scholarship. Compare dates across your list on our Canadian university deadlines page.

The degree catalogue lists 30 credit units in Year 1, 30 in Year 2, and 33 in each of Years 3 and 4. Year 1 includes BIOL 120, BIOL 224, KIN 121, KIN 122, KIN 150, and MATH 104 or MATH 110, plus English and a social science or humanities course.

The program page's sample year shows KIN 150 How Body Moves I and BIOL 224 Animal Body Systems. Later classes include KIN 225 Introduction to Exercise Physiology and KIN 381 Adult Fitness and Exercise Management I, where you can complete the CSEP Certified Personal Trainer exams.

None of the USask kinesiology pages we checked lists a co-op program. Instead, the college offers fourth year practicum classes as electives. The program page lists athletic therapy, adult fitness management, business and cardiac rehabilitation. The college admissions page lists administration and coaching too. One practicum works with cardiac rehab clients, and the Athlete Health Practicum places you as a student trainer with a Huskie team.

You can also join undergraduate research, community service learning, or an exchange with the University of Queensland in Australia. Classes run in the $33-million Physical Activity Complex, which has a triple gym, a pool, a climbing wall and lab equipment. USask says the complex offers the most student jobs on campus, in areas such as Huskie Athletics, aquatics and sports camps.

USask lists careers such as professional kinesiologist, exercise physiologist, athletic therapist, strength and conditioning coach, and sport or recreation facility manager. Teaching and coaching are also on the list.

Many students use the degree as a base for a second degree. USask names chiropractic, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy and public health. Each of those has its own admission rules, so check them early.

USask says the program is accredited by the Canadian Council of University Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators. It also has ten seats set aside for Indigenous applicants, with verification required.

The program page estimates first year costs at 2026-27 rates for a full course load. Canadian students: $8,446 tuition, $1,331.66 in student fees and $1,500 for books, for a total of $11,277.66. International students: $40,880 tuition and $43,711.66 in total.

Student fees cover health, vision and dental coverage, a bus pass, and fitness centre access. USask suggests budgeting $1,500 to $2,500 a year for books and supplies. Residence is extra.

USask gives 600 USask Entrance Scholarships of $5,000 each year to high-achieving students entering direct-entry programs, Kinesiology included. You are considered automatically if you apply and send your documents by December 1.

Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships are worth up to $40,000 over four years. They need a separate application by December 15 with short and long answer questions. Competitive Entrance Awards need admission by February 15 and a PAWS application by March 1.

Don't read 70% as the real bar. USask's own target for Ontario last year was 86.4%. The earlier your child applies, the better: December 1, 2026 matters for both early admission and the $5,000 scholarship.

First year costs about $11,277.66 before residence. See our University of Saskatchewan guide for campus and residence details.

The college also offers a combined Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Bachelor of Education. It earns two degrees in five years and is built for future high school phys ed teachers. Its admission rules include a written submission. Honours in kinesiology is something you apply for in second or third year.

If you're thinking about a clinical career, compare our USask nursing guide. The program page also lists health studies and nutrition as related programs.