Lakehead Kinesiology offers four concurrent education program options. Click on any of the links below to review them.

HBK/BEd 6-year concurrent education program - primary/junior level

HBK/BEd 6-year concurrent education program - intermediate/senior level

Accelerated HBK/BEd 5-year concurrent education program  - primary/junior level

Accelerated HBK/BEd 5-year concurrent education program  - intermediate/senior level

HBK/BEd (Kinesiology Major) P/J - Program Requirements

Six-Year Program
Students must take all required Kinesiology courses totalling 10.5 full course equivalents (FCEs) plus three required FCEs from the Biology, English and Chemistry departments. One and one-half FCEs are required in Education courses prior to entry into the Professional Program. Elective courses (5.0 FCE in total including 4.5 FCE in open elective and 0.5 FCE Music or Visual Arts) may then be chosen from within the school or outside of the school depending upon the student's career objectives. A total of 20 FCEs plus Kinesiology 4193 are required for graduation. To graduate, students must have a minimum of B (70%) cumulative average in all Kinesiology courses included in the 20 FCEs counted towards the degree and a minimum of 65% cumulative overall average.

Five-Year Accelerated Program
Students in the accelerated program are required to take courses year-round. See the link to course registration information below.

Students must take all required Kinesiology courses totalling 10.5 full course equivalents (FCEs) plus three required FCEs from the Biology, English and Chemistry departments. One and one-half FCEs are required in Education courses prior to entry into the Professional Program. Elective courses (4.5 open and 0.5 Music or Visual Arts) may then be chosen from within the school or outside of the school depending upon the student's career objectives. A total of 20 FCEs plus Kinesiology 4193 are required for graduation. To graduate, students must have a minimum 70% cumulative average in all Kinesiology courses included in the 20 FCEs counted towards the degree and a minimum of 65% cumulative overall average.

Prior to Entry into the 2-Year Professional Program

In concurrent Education programs at the Primary/Junior level, students must meet and complete the requirements of the partnering Honours degree program including all Pre-Professional Program Education requirements. (See Concurrent Degree Programs Information for Education requirements)

HBK/BEd (Kinesiology Major) I/S - Program Requirements

Six-Year program
Students must take all required Kinesiology courses totalling 10.5 full course equivalents (FCEs) plus three required FCEs from the Biology, English and Chemistry departments. One and one-half FCEs are required in Education courses prior to entry into the Professional Program. Elective courses may then be chosen from within the school or outside of the school depending upon the student's career objectives. A total of 20 FCEs plus Kinesiology 4193 are required for graduation. Also to graduate, students must have minimum of B (70%) cumulative average in all Kinesiology courses included in the 20 FCEs counted towards the degree and a minimum of 65% cumulative overall average.

Five-Year Accelerated Program
Students must take all required Kinesiology courses totalling 10.5 full course equivalents (FCEs) plus three required FCEs from the Biology, English and Chemistry departments. One and one-half FCEs are required in Education courses prior to entry into the Professional Program. Elective courses (5.0 FCE) may then be chosen from within the school or outside of the school depending upon the student's career objectives. A total of 20 FCEs plus Kinesiology 4193 are required for graduation. To graduate, students must have a minimum of 70% cumulative average in all Kinesiology courses included in the 20 FCEs counted towards the degree and a minimum of 65% cumulative overall average.

Prior to Entry into the 2-Year Professional Program
In concurrent Education programs at the Intermediate/Senior level, students must meet and complete the requirements of the partnering Honours degree program including all Pre-Professional Program Education requirements. (See Concurrent Degree Programs Information for Education requirements)

Note: Students must choose two teachable subjects, the first of which is Health and Physical Education for students in the Honours Kinesiology degree program. See Department of Undergraduate Studies in Education, Levels and Teachables.

General Admission Requirements for Ontario High School Students:

• Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
• A minimum 70% overall final average (top 6 Grade 12 U or M courses)
• If interested in the accelerated program options your entry average must be at least 75%

Applicants require the following Grade 12U credits

• English
• Math
• Two credits from - Biology, Chemistry, Introductory Kinesiology, Physics
• Two additional 12U or M credits

Admission requirements vary depending on your current/previous academic background. Click on the link below for more detailed admission information and next steps on how to apply.

Admission Requirements & Application Details - What kind of applicant are you?