Université du Québec à Chicoutimi offers BA/BS in Baccalauréat en kinésiologie, a bachelor's degree in Sport and Exercise Science programme in Saguenay, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 25,000 per year (CAD 3,118 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Sport and Exercise Science
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 3,118 / year
International tuition: CAD 25,000 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This bachelor's degree prepares students to become kinesiologists recognized by the Federation des kinesiologues du Quebec. The 90-credit program offers multidisciplinary training in exercise sciences and physical activity, preparing graduates to work as health promotion specialists across diverse clienteles and practice settings. Coursework builds foundational knowledge in exercise physiology and biomechanics alongside professional competencies for intervention design. Coursework spans anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and motor development, combined with applied training in exercise prescription and program evaluation for clinical, community, and workplace settings. The program is delivered on campus at UQAC's Saguenay location and admits students in the fall term only. It is open to international applicants studying full-time, and graduates work in health promotion, rehabilitation support, and clinical exercise settings within hospitals, sports organizations, and community health services.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must satisfy one of several admission bases. Holders of a Quebec DEC are eligible with a minimum cote de rendement (R-score) of 22. Applicants with a non-Quebec general education diploma may be admitted with a minimum average of 11.5/20. Applicants with at least 15 university-level credits and a cumulative average of at least 2.3/4.3 may also be admitted. Applicants with at least two years of relevant experience, or the equivalent of 1,500 hours, in kinesiology or physical activity may also apply. Applicants whose mother tongue is not French must provide proof of French-language proficiency with their application.
