Health sciences and kinesiology: every university, ranked
Recreation and Leisure Studies at University of Waterloo
BA (Bachelor of Arts) in the chosen major · Faculty of Health · Waterloo campus
What average do you need for Waterloo Recreation and Leisure Studies?
Majors or options chosen later: Recreation, Leadership, and Health, Sport and Recreation Management, Therapeutic Recreation.
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
- Required
- Any Grade 12 U English (min 70%)
How much does Waterloo Recreation and Leisure Studies cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $6,300 first year, $25,000 in all
- Student fees
- $1,800 to $2,200 first year, $7,300 to $8,700 in all
- Books and supplies
- $1,500 first year, $6,000 in allSchool's estimate
- Residence and meals
- $16,300 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $32,700 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, $908 a month
What do health sciences and kinesiology graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Ontario bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Waterloo Recreation and Leisure Studies lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- PhysiotherapistGet people moving again after injury, surgery and illness. A tough master's to get into, then steady work everywhere.$96kTypical pay6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- KinesiologistMovement, exercise and rehab science. A popular 4-year degree that opens doors, often to more school.$67kTypical pay4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Occupational TherapistHelp people do the everyday things illness or injury took away: dressing, driving, working, living at home.$96kTypical pay6 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- AcupuncturistA 3-year diploma, a national exam, and a practice you build one patient at a time. Most acupuncturists are self-employed and many work part time.$33kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Addictions CounsellorHelp people get out from under drugs, alcohol and gambling. A 2-year diploma gets you in; the work is heavy and the pay is middling.$71kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Allergist and ImmunologistThe doctor for allergies, asthma, hives and immune system problems. About 13 years of training, then office hours and very few emergencies.$311kTypical pay12 to 14 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
Where else can you study health sciences and kinesiology?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Health SciencesLaurier, Ontario | Mid 70s | $6,180 |
| Applied Human NutritionGuelph, Ontario | 75-80% | $6,213 |
| Baccalauréat ès sciences spécialisé en nutrition et diététiqueOttawa, Ontario | 73% minimum | $6,210 |
| Baccalauréat ès sciences spécialisé sciences de l'activité physique et Maîtrise ès sciences de la santé ErgothérapieOttawa, Ontario | 85% minimum | $6,210 |
| Child HealthBrock, Ontario | Expected cut-off: mid 70s | $6,211 |
| Community HealthBrock, Ontario | Expected cut-off: mid 70s | $6,211 |
| Foods and NutritionWestern, Ontario | Low to mid 80s | $6,171 |
| Global HealthYork, Ontario | Mid-70s or higher | $6,240 |
If you don't get in
Routes the data shows: like programs that ask for less, and college programs with a transfer agreement into this one.
- Transfer in from college
- Recreation and Sport Administration (opens in a new tab) (2-year diploma) at Conestoga: counts for about 45% of the degree
- Recreation and Leisure Services (opens in a new tab) (2-year diploma) at Fanshawe: counts for about 40% of the degree
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: uwaterloo.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Entering average (Common University Data Ontario, fall 2022): couprodpublicreports.tgtsolutions.com (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: uwaterloo.ca (opens in a new tab) (uwaterloo.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: uwaterloo.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with University of Waterloo. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.