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	Kinesiology - Bridge - Fitness and Health Promotion
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School	Ontario Tech University
Location	Oshawa, ON, Canada
School Type	University
School Size	Full-time Undergraduate: 10,550 Full-time Graduate: 902
Degree	Bachelor
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Length	5 semesters
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Prerequisites
Prerequisites Notes	An Ontario College Diploma from Durham College in Fitness and Health Promotion 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. The following bridging courses must be completed in the Spring/Summer semester with a minimum C+ grade in each. Completion of these courses and achieving the minimum grades will allow students to proceed into BHSc Kinesiology program in the Fall semester. HLSC 1201U - Human Anatomy and Physiology II KINE 2002U - Fitness and Health Promotion Bridge One Elective (One of: Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), Social Science (SSCI, SOCI, COMM) or LEAP 1001. In recognition of your diploma, you will receive 17 courses toward your 40 course BHSc degree.
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Description	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 have the opportunity to take electives to earn specializations in: Exercise Science and Rehabilitation and/or Biomechanics and Ergonomics. Students have access to new, modern buildings, libraries and innovative labs including our Kinesiology Teaching Laboratory.
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