If you want to learn the human body inside out, you’ve found your fit. Kinesiology combines social sciences, biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and neuroscience – and even a first-year anatomy lab with human cadavers – to provide exceptional in-class and hands-on learning. Explore your interests through plenty of research and volunteer opportunities too.

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

•  Grade12 English 
•  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Physics 
•  Grade12 Advanced Functions  or  Grade12 Calculus 

Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%); any two of the following: Biology (min. 70%), Chemistry (min. 70%), or Physics (min. 70%); and one of the following: Advanced Functions (min. 70%) or Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)

Areas of focus available within the program: Ergonomics and Injury Prevention Minor, Neuroscience Minor, Human Nutrition Minor, Rehabilitation Sciences Specialization, and Medical Physiology Minor

Not an Ontario high school student?

We'll accept equivalent courses from other provinces and systems of study. Visit Waterloo's website to view the specific requirements for your province or country.

If your first language is not English, please refer to our English language requirements and eligible tests.