Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Studies of Social Issues in Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure Option
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- BachelorDegree level
- Ottawa (Main Campus), CanadaLocation
- Human KineticsField of study
- bilingualLanguage of instruction
- Ottawa (Main Campus)Campus
- Honours Bachelor of Human KineticsAwards
- $42,059Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
The Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics (BHK) emphasizes the social sciences aspects of physical activity, sport, active leisure and health. It provides the knowledge and skills required to play a role in developing, promoting and implementing programs, policies and positive lifestyle behaviours for different populations in a variety of settings.
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Students will have the opportunity to do experiential education internships in a community venue, or do a research project supervised by faculty. Graduates of this program will gain theoretical and applied knowledge from disciplines such as sociology, leisure studies, psychology, pedagogy/coaching and administration, as well as foundational understandings of the biophysical aspects of human movement. This program prepares students to pursue a number of job opportunities in community recreation and sport; socio-cultural studies in leisure and sport; sport and leisure management; coaching in sport; teaching in schools and other settings; sport psychology; and sport, physical activity and health consultancy. The Option in Studies of Social Issues in Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure offers an opportunity to improve your knowledge and skills in critical analysis of sport, physical activity and leisure to help you become an actor of social change in, and through, sport, physical activity and leisure. You will learn about the effect of social issues on sporting, physical and leisure practices as well as the impact of these practices on social change. In the process, you better understand how power relations are enacted in the context of sport, physical activity and leisure as well as understand how these practices become tools of social change. This program is offered in English and in French. The French immersion stream is available with this program. Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2025-2026 calendars for the previous requirements. Course List CodeTitleUnits Basic skills ENG 1100Workshop in Essay Writing3 Units 3 course units from:3 Units ENG 1112 Technical Report Writing ENG 1120 Selected Topics in Literature and Composition Compulsory Courses at the 1000 level APA 1105Functional Anatomy of Movement3 Units APA 1122Physical Activity in a Global Health Perspective3 Units APA 1302Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity in Canada3 Units LSR 1100I
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
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Entry requirements
Minimum admission average: 73% (high school outside Canada). Prerequisite courses: English; Mathematics; Two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics. Notes: Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success. Admission to co-op in third year only. OUAC code: OKA. · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 86; PTE Academic 60; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: No English test required if the last three years of study were completed in English in an eligible country; uOttawa reserves the right to request a test at any time. · Application fee: CAD 104.00 · Deposit: CAD 2000.00
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- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$42,059 CAD / year≈ $30,926 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsUniversity of Ottawa Admission Scholarship (automatic, full-time, direct-entry faculties or Civil Law): admission average 95-100% = CAD 3,000; 90-94.9% = CAD 2,000; 85-89.9% = CAD 1,000 (2026-2027). French Studies Bursary CAD 4,000 (CAD 1,000 per year) for students taking at least 9 units per term in French. International students enrolled in a French-language program may be eligible for the Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship. Source: uOttawa Scholarships and awards overview.
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Fall: January 15, 2027 (international applicants; documents by February 15, 2027).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Studies of Social Issues in Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure Option cost?
CAD 42,059 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
Minimum admission average: 73% (high school outside Canada). Prerequisite courses: English; Mathematics; Two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics. Notes: Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success. Admission to co-op in third year only. OUAC code: OKA. · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 86; PTE Academic 60; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: No English test required if the last three years of study were completed in English in an eligible country; uOttawa reserves the right to request a test at any time. · Application fee: CAD 104.00 · Deposit: CAD 2000.00
Is there a scholarship?
University of Ottawa Admission Scholarship (automatic, full-time, direct-entry faculties or Civil Law): admission average 95-100% = CAD 3,000; 90-94.9% = CAD 2,000; 85-89.9% = CAD 1,000 (2026-2027). French Studies Bursary CAD 4,000 (CAD 1,000 per year) for students taking at least 9 units per term in French. International students enrolled in a French-language program may be eligible for the Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship. Source: uOttawa Scholarships and awards overview.
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