Why Choose the Kinesiology Co-op Program Option?

The Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology Co-op option is a five-year program which provides students with the opportunity to graduate with a degree and 16 months of relevant work experience! Students complete the same academic content as their HBK peers but also complete four 4-month paid work terms. 

 For details on course and work term sequencing see the curriculum section below or contact kinesiology@lakeheadu.ca to ask questions.

Co-op Program

To graduate with an HBK degree with co-operative education option, students must achieve a 75% cumulative average in their Kinesiology courses, a 65% overall average, and complete a total of 20 FCEs:13.5 required FCEs, including 10.5 FCEs from Kinesiology and 3 FCEs from other departments plus 6.5 open elective FCEs

Note: the term ‘open’ refers to electives that may be selected from Kinesiology, other departments, or both. Click here to review program curriculum details.

Minimum Admission Requirements

Applicants who meet the minimum academic admission requirements indicated below will be reviewed by the Kinesiology Co-op Admissions Committee for final admission to the program.

• HBK students who have completed Year 1 or Year 2 of the HBK program

• HBK students who have achieved a minimum of 75% cumulative average in all Kinesiology courses, and a minimum of 65% cumulative overall average

Admission decisions will be made by January 21st of the winter term preceding the summer work term.  For further information related to co-op program eligibility read the eligibility guide. Additional detailed information about the co-operative education program can be found on the Career Services & Co-operative Education webpages.

Once admitted, in order to earn the co-op designation, Kinesiology Co-op students are required to complete all academic requirements outlined for the HBK four-year program plus at least four work terms. Detailed information can be found in the academic calendar.

Students - How to Apply

Total enrollment in the program is limited and the number of students admitted is based in part on projected co-op employment opportunities.  Students interested in pursuing the Co-op program must apply through the mySuccess Portal. Students must complete all application requirements by October 30th of either Year 2 or Year 3 of the Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology program.