Transfer Applicants
Overview
Human health — ever moving and evolving — needs your competitive drive. After all, nothing could be more vital than helping people make their lives better.
Here, change-making confidence is developed in state-of-the-art technical facilities, alongside professors still active thought leaders in their fields. Exactly the competitive advantage you want.
Go in search of human potential.
Earn 2 Credentials
- Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology
- Diploma in Fitness & Health Promotion
Your degree is granted by the University of Guelph and diploma by Humber Polytechnic. You must complete all required courses to receive the credentials.
Partner theory with practice
- Build a scientific foundation that can lead to work with healthy populations, elite athletes, individuals with chronic diseases and people with physical challenges
- Learn about the human body structure and function, performance, clinical applications of exercise and nutrition theory, and health and fitness assessment
- Study health, injuries and illness
- Couple lectures with labs, where you put theory into practice
- Use state-of-the-art lab equipment, e.g., 3D motion capture system and body fat analysis (Bod Pod)
Labs
More than half of your courses have a lab component. There are less than 25 students per lab.
- Cell Biology
- Biochemistry & Metabolism I & II
- Fundamentals of Fitness Testing
- Exercise Techniques & Prescription
- Exercise Physiology
- Fitness & Lifestyle Assessment
- Advanced Fitness Assessment
- Performance-Related Exercise
- Exercise Prescription for Clinical Populations
- Functional Anatomy
To learn anatomy, you will attend a human cadaver lab at the University of Guelph. A U of GH bus takes students to and from class.
If you have any postsecondary education and you wish to apply to the University of Guelph-Humber, then you are a Transfer Applicant.
College block credit transfer pathways
Our college block credit transfer pathways allow you to move seamlessly with your college diploma into our honours degree program.
Start in May
If you are in your final year or have a completed diploma in one of the following two-year recognized Ontario college diplomas, with a minimum cumulative average of 75%, then you are eligible to receive transfer credit that includes 5.5 transfer credits (equivalent to approximately one year of study) + 2 non-credit practicum courses.
Diplomas:
- Fitness & Health Promotion
- Health, Wellness & Fitness
Schedule: You will complete six courses (May through August), then complete two fall/winter terms.
Start in September
If you have completed or are in your final year of an Occupational Therapy Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant diploma with a minimum cumulative average of 75%, then you are eligible to receive transfer credit that includes 4.0 transfer credits (equivalent to approximately one year of study) + 2 non-credit practicum courses.
You must have a completed 4U math (or a college/university equivalent) to meet admission requirements.
Schedule: You will complete three fall/winter terms.
You must have one of the eligible diplomas to be considered for admission to the program. There are no general transfer pathways available.
Take a look at the courses you will take when you transfer into the Kinesiology program. Course scheduling is subject to change.
[Program overview for September start coming soon]
Get to Know Us
Complete 88 hours of work placement. You have the option to complete an additional 154 hours at a second placement in your final year or choose to complete a two-semester research thesis project in a lab setting.
Placement 1 (required)
- 88 hours
- On-campus (11 hours) component where you will work one-on-one with a client to help reach their fitness and health goals once a week for 11 weeks
- Off-site (77 hours) component where you will work with a business or organization offering applied experience once a week for 11 weeks
Placement 2 (optional)
- 154 hours
- Twice a week for 11 weeks, off campus
Note: You will be required to complete a First Aid/CPR certificate and may be required to complete a VSS and documentation of immunization prior to placement.
Past placement partners
- Athletic and varsity programs
- Cardiac rehabilitation facilities
- Corporate wellness departments
- Multidisciplinary clinics (e.g., UHN & CBI)
- NeuroChangers Neurological Rehabilitation
- Clinical hospital settings
- SickKids
- Various school boards
- Wellspring (Cancer Support Network)
- YMCA
Science Rendezvous
This free, interactive, annual event takes place across Canada. Get involved in various Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) activities with children, youth and adults. Showcase your creative and innovative mind while encouraging the curiosity of others. Engage community members in partnership with University of Guelph-Humber faculty, community partners and peers across all programs, and enhance your resumé.
Kin Games
Join the annual Canada-wide Kinesiology conference. A U of GH team participates to play sports, network and have fun.
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Internships, opportunities [offered by GH], networking and being really confident in my skillset as I graduated, gave me a great kickoff point to know what I wanted to do and start doing it.
Professional designations
- Registered Kinesiologist (U of GH graduates can pursue registration with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario after graduation.)
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Pedorthist
- Certified Athletic Therapist
Additional opportunities
- Occupational Health & Wellness Advisor
- Rehabilitation Therapist
- Researcher
- Fitness Consultant
- Ergonomic Specialist
- Human Resources Specialist
Graduate school and further education
- Master of Science in Physical Therapy/ Physiotherapy
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Education (Teachers College)
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Arts in Health Promotion
- Chiropractic College
- Naturopathic College
- School of Dentistry
- Medical School
Note: Some careers and entry into further education may require additional study.
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Industry and research expertise
Your instructors draw from their knowledge and experience in a variety of fields. They will tell you what they’re discovering in clinics, schools, hospitals, research settings etc. in real time.
Confidence
Because you translate classroom knowledge to hands-on activities, you’re confident of your abilities upon graduation.
Supported learning
- Your classmates/cohort will move through the program together.
- Your instructors open doors to diverse professional networks. Their mentorship can guide you to new opportunities.
- Your program team is eager to assist you. With everything in one building and a small student population, they’re a footstep or email away. Check out your team: Academic Advisor, Placement Coordinator, Career Coordinator, Liaison Librarian and Student Life Coordinator.
Safe spaces
Once you experience it, you’ll recognize it. U of GH creates a tremendous sense of safety through the support of the Chairs, Instructors and staff. Feel comfortable to share your voice and care for your mental health.