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Program Requirements

Note: University regulations apply to all students at Laurier. If there is any discrepancy between the program or progression requirements outlined on this page and those in the university's academic calendars, the academic calendars are the official sources of information. The information below is from the latest calendar, and you may be following progression requirements from an earlier calendar. Students are responsible for checking the appropriate calendar. Contact your academic advisor should you notice any discrepancies.

Students who joined the BKin program in Fall 2026

Students who are joining the BKin program this Fall 2026 will abide by the program requirements below.

Degree/Progression Requirements

The Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) requires 20.0 credits, including 9.0 senior KP credits (200-level or above). No more than 6.5 credits may be at the 100 level, and electives can be taken from any discipline.

To remain in the program, students must maintain:

  • A 5.00 GPA (C) in KP courses
  • A 5.00 overall GPA (C)

To graduate with an Honours BKin, students must achieve:

  • A 7.00 GPA (B-) in KP courses
  • A 5.00 overall GPA (C)

Students interested in research-based graduate studies are encouraged to take KP290 and KP390.

Year 1 and 2 Course Requirements 

Note: Not all courses are offered every academic year.

Specializations

All students incoming in Fall 2026 will complete the same first and second year program requirements. All students entering Year 3 will be entered into a Specialization. Students with a KP GPA of 6.0 or higher may declare Specializations in Integrative Human Movement Science, or Applied Sport and Physical Activity.

Note: Not all courses are offered every academic year.

Students who joined the BKin program before Fall 2026

Students who joined the BKin program prior to Fall 2026 will abide by the program requirements below.

Degree/Progression Requirements

The Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) requires 20.0 credits, including 9.5 to 10.0 senior KP credits (200-level or above). No more than 6.5 credits may be at the 100 level, and electives can be taken from any discipline.

To remain in the program, students must maintain:

  • A 5.00 GPA (C) in KP courses
  • A 5.00 overall GPA (C)

To graduate with an Honours BKin, students must achieve:

  • A 7.00 GPA (B-) in KP courses
  • A 5.00 overall GPA (C)

Students who meet all program requirements but have a KP GPA between 5.00 and 6.99 will graduate with a BKin (non-Honours) degree.

Areas of Concentration

Students may choose one optional 2.5-credit concentration:

  • Athletic Performance and Injury Management
  • Movement, Health and Development
  • Sport Development and Management
  • Physical Activity Education and Promotion

Concentrations are recorded on the transcript only for Honours BKin graduates. See the academic calendar or progression worksheet for course details.

KP340 and KP342 may count toward a concentration with departmental approval.

Note: Not all courses are offered every academic year.

Options to Enhance Your Degree

Honours students have a wide choice of secondary programs available to them.

Minors generally require at least 3.0 credits or equivalent in a subject different from your honours program.

The Co-operative Education Option, a work-study program, lets you gain work experience as well as credit and pay.