- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- CIP code
- 31.0505
- Duration
- 4 year bachelor degree
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Fitness Training and Massage Therapy
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A four year science degree on the physiology and mechanics of human movement, covering exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, measurement and applied laboratory practice.
Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics is the laboratory weighted counterpart to the arts stream, and it is the more appropriate preparation for physiotherapy or clinical graduate routes.
Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics is taught at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, a designated learning institution, so completing Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit application of up to 3 years. Canada requires a Provincial Attestation Letter with the study permit application for Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics, and the university issues that alongside the letter of acceptance. Every permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics in writing before you pay any deposit.
The academic bar for Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics is Grade 12 or Class 12 with 70 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics is recorded at CAD 19,300 a year. An entrance scholarship of up to CAD 5,000 is recorded for Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics applicants who achieve a final average of 85 percent or higher, which is well above the entry bar, so treat it as a possibility rather than a discount you can budget for. Five entry windows, September and January. Apply Study Visa manages the Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 or Class 12 with a minimum of 70 percent overall and no individual mark below 65 percent, as recorded in the cross check source.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, PTE Academic 60 overall with no component below 50, or TOEFL iBT 90 with at least 20 in every section. The Duolingo English Test is not accepted.
- Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 100 applies. An initial tuition deposit of CAD 1,000 is required to confirm the seat and trigger the letter of acceptance.
- Scholarship: An entrance scholarship of up to CAD 5,000 is recorded for applicants achieving a final average of 85 percent or higher. It is not automatic at the 70 percent entry bar, so treat it as a possibility rather than a discount you can budget for.
- Work permit: Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics is delivered by a designated learning institution and supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to 3 years. A Provincial Attestation Letter is required with the study permit application. A spouse cannot apply for an open work permit on the strength of this programme under the rules in force.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the provincial attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Exercise Physiologist: clinical and performance settings
- Rehabilitation Assistant: under supervision
- Strength and Conditioning Specialist: sport programmes
- Research Assistant: movement science labs
- Ergonomics Analyst: workplace assessment
- Graduate Study: physiotherapy or occupational therapy
Reality check: physiotherapy and occupational therapy in Canada are separate accredited master programmes with competitive admission, so this degree is preparation rather than qualification.
About St. Francis Xavier University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.8
- World rank
- #4729
- Established
- 1853
- Reference No.
- O19391556899
