School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Study movement, energy and the science of sports.
School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences is concerned with understanding capacities for, and limits of, human movement at different ages and with the role of physical activity in human health.
The programs focus on the disciplines of biomechanics, exercise physiology, and psychomotor behavior.
Academic Advisor
Dr. Barbara Ravel
Telephone: 705.675.1151 x 1038
Email: bravel@laurentian.ca
Office: B-243, B.F.Avery Physical Education Centre
Sudbury Campus
Email Address: bravel@laurentian.ca

Ontario High School Applicants
Ontario High School applicants require a minimum average of 70% in their best six Grade 12 4U/M courses. Specific Grade 12 courses are as follows:
Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Grade 12 4U English
Grade 12 4U Biology, Exercise Science or Intro to Kinesiology
Four Grade 12 4U/M courses (Chemistry and second language course are recommended)
Health Promotion
Grade 12 4U English
Grade 12 4U Biology, Exercise Science or Intro to Kinesiology
Grade 12 4U Chemistry
Three Grade 12 4U/M courses
Sport and Physical Education
Grade 12 4U English
Grade 12 4U Biology, Exercise Science or Intro to Kinesiology
Four Grade 12 4U/M courses
Kinesiology
Grade 12 4U English or 1 Français (depending on language of study)
Grade 12 4U Advanced Functions
Grade 12 4U Chemistry
Three Grade 12 4U/M courses (calculus, physics and vectors are recommended)
Sport Psychology
Grade 12 4U English
Five Grade 12 4U/M courses
Advanced Placement
Applicants who have completed Advanced Placement courses in appropriate subjects with a grade of 4 or higher may receive transfer credits equivalent to a maximum of 12 credits. Applicants must also meet the admission requirements listed above as Advanced Placement courses are not accepted in place of the Grade 12 requirements.
International Baccalaureate
Applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate are eligible for admission provided they have achieved a minimum score of 28 and have fulfilled the diploma requirements (six subjects, minimum three at the higher level). Applicants may receive transfer credits for higher level courses with grades of 5 or higher. Applicants must submit the International Baccalaureate transcript to the Office of Admissions for evaluation.
Canadian High School Applicants from Outside Ontario
Applicants require the successful completion of their secondary school diploma with the equivalent course requirements as Ontario applicants. Applicants from the Province of Quebec require a minimum of the first year of the Collège d’enseignement général et professionnel (CEGEP) program or grade 12 with a minimum 75% average. Applicants who have completed two or three years of a CEGEP program will be considered for admission with advanced standing.
High School Applicants from the United States of America
Applicants must have completed grade 12 from an accredited secondary school with a minimum overall B average and must include the equivalent subject requirements as applicants from Ontario High Schools, including English.
Applicants from Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology
Applicants who have completed a minimum of one year of college studies with a minimum overall C average may be eligible for admission. For students who have completed two or three year programs, Laurentian has many articulation agreements designed to enhance student mobility. For information with respect to articulation agreements, applicants should contact the Office of Admission.
Applicants from other Universities and Colleges
Applicants wishing to be considered for admission must submit official transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts are assessed for admissibility and possible transfer of credits.
Applicants from Other Countries
Applicants from other countries wishing to be considered for admission must submit official transcripts and supporting documents to the Office of Admissions. These documents should be submitted in their original language as well as in an official translation into English or French.
Applicants to English language programs who have not completed at least three years of English academic study must also present an English-language proficiency test result (TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL or MELAB) with the required minimum score. Applicants who do not meet the minimum and who are otherwise admissible are offered the opportunity to enrol in Laurentian’s English Academic Preparation (EAP) Program. Please refer to the website of Laurentian International for more details.
International Applicants
International students will use the undergraduate application form linked below. International students will need to fill out the international application form. International students should disregard the information below and follow the link for specific instructions.
How To Complete An International ApplicationHow to Apply
1. Know what type of OUAC application you will need to complete
The Ontario Universities Application Center (OUAC) processes applications for admission to Laurentian University. International students will need to fill out the international application form
Ontario Highschool Students
If you are currently attending an Ontario high school, you will be required to use the 101 Application.
How To Complete A 101 ApplicationOther Undergraduate Applicants
Out of province applicants,mature students, and college and university transfers will complete the 105 Application.
How To Complete A 105 Application2. Review your program entry requirements carefully
Ensure that you meet the prerequisites for each program that you are applying to. This information is covered under the Admissions Requirements section on our programs page. For example the Architecture program, at the undergraduate level requires a Portfolio submission. Please review the Admission Requirements section for your program page before you apply.
3. Login to the OUAC website and complete your application
Ontario Highschool Students (101 Applicants)
You will require a PIN from your school guidance team to access and complete the application. Go to the 101 Login Portal link and use your PIN to create a new account. Once completed, please follow the 101 Application Guide to complete your application.
101 Students, Apply NowOther Undergraduate Applicants (105 Applicants)
Out of province applicants, mature students, and college and university transfers will complete the 105 application. You can learn more here 105 Application Guide. Follow this link to the 105 Portal and create a new account.
105 Students, Apply NowLearn More
Learn more on our how to apply to undergraduate programs page.
Detailed How To ApplyFor Current Students
The degree options listed below are for the upcoming academic year, not the current academic year. If you are a current student looking for which courses to take in order to complete your degree options from a previous academic year's curriculum, please consult with an academic advisor.
Outdoor Adventure Leadership (BPHE) (120 credits)
Health Promotion (BPHE) (120 credits)
Kinesiology (BPHE) (120 credits)
Kinesiology (B.Sc.) (120 credits)
Sport Psychology (B.A.) (120 credits)
Academic Regulations
To be in good academic standing in the School of Human Kinetics, the student must:
1) satisfy all conditions of admission;
2) not fail more than 3 credits in an academic year or in the previous 30 credits;
3) maintain a cumulative overall average of at least 4.0 on all courses taken.
A student who fails to attain good academic standing may be allowed to continue on probation for no more than one year (or 30 credits). If after one probationary period, the student does attain good academic standing, he or she may proceed in program. However, if after the probationary period, the student fails to attain good academic standing, he or she must withdraw from the School of Human Kinetics, but may apply to transfer to another program at the university.
A student who fails over 6 credits in the 1st-year of program may not proceed to upper year PHED courses.
After one calendar year, a student who has been asked to withdraw from the program may petition the Senate Committee on Academic Regulations and Awards for readmission, but such measures should have the recommendation of the academic unit before being considered by the Senate Committee.
Exercise Science, Wellness and Health
Volleyball
Dance I
Track and Field
Dance II
Basketball
Aquatics
Outdoor School I
Human Movement
Professional Development Seminar
Perspectives of Physical Education and Sport
Anatomy and Kinesiology I
Anatomy and Kinesiology II
Kinesiology Colloquium
Soccer
Advanced Basketball
Outdoor School II
Biomechanics I
Alpine Skiing
Snow Boarding
Introduction to Outdoor Living Skills
Canoe Tripping Leadership
Rugby
Professional Development Seminar
Motor Learning
Tennis
Research Methods in Human Kinetics
Badminton
Curling
Minor Games
Hockey
Program Organization in Physical and Health Education
Risk Management in Physical Education, Sport and Recreation
Cross-Country Skiing
Flag Football and Ultimate Frisbee
Lacrosse
Introduction to Outdoor Education
Physiology I
Physiology II
Introduction to Ergonomics
Adventure Leadership
Kinesiology Colloquium
Independent Practicum I
Independent Practicum II
Climbing and Rescue Management
Outdoor Adventure Leadership Practicum
Practicum in Health Promotion I
Practicum in Health Promotion II
Outdoor School III
Expedition Planning
Traumatology for Physical Educators
Physiology of Exercise
Expedition Leadership Practicum
Health Promotion in the Corporate Setting
Practical Group Exercise Leadership
Professional Development Seminar
Therapeutic Exercise
Basic Principles of Weight Training
Gerontology and Exercise
Outdoor Facilitation and Team Building
Yoga
Karate
Mental Training in Sport Psychology
Health Education
Community Health
Health Policy
International Health Education
Alternative Health
Wilderness Emergency Management
Functional Assessment
Outddor Adventure Leadership Internship
Special Topics in Sport Psychology
Kinesiology Colloquium
Fitness: Evaluation and Prescription
White Water Canoing
Special Physical Activities
Raquet Sports (Squash, Advanced Badminton, Table Tennis)
Professional Certification
Adapted Physical Education
Human Development and Physical Activity
Wilderness Camping
Advanced Outdoor Expedition
Navigation and River Rescue
Biomechanics II
Sea Kayaking
Advanced Studies of Human Fitness and Wellness in the Corporate Setting
River Rescue
ADVL Senior Seminar
Neuromotor Control
Winter Camping
Sports Psychology
Sports in Society
Fitness and Lifestyle Consulting
Risk Management in Outdoor Environments
Recreational to Therapeutic Adventure
Introduction to Therapeutic Adventure Programming
Nutrition
Stress Management
Ergonomics Methods
Mental Health and Wellness
Principles of Health and Disease
Health Promotion Seminar
Historical and Comparative Sport and Physical Education
The Olympic Games
Independent Study I
Current Issues in Physical Education I
Independent Study II
Current Issues in Physical Education II
Senior Seminar
Kinesiology Internship II
Internship
Sport and Physical Education Internship
Health Promotion Internship
Sport Psychology Internship
List of Faculty Members
Sessional Faculty
- Randy Battochio
- Jean Benoit
- Lise Brown
- Michelle K Brunette
- Jeremie Carreau
- Carlo Castrechino
- Randy Cavallin
- Jasmine Coulombe
- Carla Cox
- Charles Fink
- Sarah Forbes
- Sheila Gagnon
- Andrew Gerhard
- Derrick Gordon
- Lynn Kabaroff
- Thomas Kingston
- Jean-Gilles Larocque
- Michelle Laurence
- Jeffrey McGarry
- Alexia Presello
- Raymond Savignac
- Peg Scherzinger
- Ashley Shelswell
- Joshua Sklar
- Andelka Tuttle
- Jennifer Wilson
- Melissa Wiman
Jaouad Alem
School of Kinesiology and Health SciencesJian Chen
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Tammy Eger
Office of the Vice-President, Research
Alain Gauthier
Faculty of Education and HealthAlison Godwin
School of Kinesiology and Health SciencesSylvain Grenier
School of Kinesiology and Health SciencesGeorges Kpazai
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Michel Larivière
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Nancy Lightfoot
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Kerry McGannon
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Sebastien Nault
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Barbara Ravel
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Stephen Ritchie
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Robert Schinke
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