Kinesiology first-year course selection

As a student in the Kinesiology Honours Bachelor of Science program at UWaterloo, you’ll learn to solve movement-related health problems and to develop strategies to prevent them. Your first year will provide you with foundational kinesiology and science courses to get you started on your exciting academic and professional path.

First-year courses

Your first year in Kinesiology consists of 10 required courses and two required labs. We enroll you in all of your required courses and create your schedules. You do not have to select any courses in your first year.

Transfer students should consult the instructions for transfer students page for information about course selection and enrollment.

Fall term: September to December

Your first term consists of five required courses and one required lab. You'll be automatically enrolled in all your fall term courses and lab. You do not have to request any courses for the fall term.

Required courses

  • KIN 104 - Fundamentals of Kinesiology
  • KIN 104L - Fundamentals of Kinesiology Lab
  • HEALTH 107 - Sociology of Activity, Health, and Well-being
  • BIOL 130 - Introductory Cell Biology
  • CHEM 120 - Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter
  • MATH 124 - Calculus and Vector Algebra for Kinesiology

Notes

Tutorials and the lab start during the second week of classes and take place every other week. Make sure to check your class schedule for these dates and times. You must attend the lab on each of the dates listed on your class schedule.

Before July 24, 2025

Log into Quest and check your contact information. Ensure that your name, address, phone number, email address, and any other personal information is accurate. Please update any incorrect information.

On, or after July 24, 2025

  1. Log into Quest.
  2. Check your fall-term schedule. Learn how to view your class schedule.
  3. Make modifications to your schedule as necessary. There may be multiple different sections of a lecture or a lab, and you can make adjustments by choosing a different section. If any of the above classes don't appear on your schedule, contact your academic advisor.
  4. View your tuition fees. You’ll need to become fees arranged by August 19, 2025.

Winter term: January to April

Your second term (winter term) consists of five required courses and one required lab. You'll be automatically enrolled in all your winter term courses and lab. You do not have to request any courses for the winter term.

You can log into Quest to view your winter schedule in November.

Find the information you need

We always use email to contact you with important information, so make sure you to check your uwaterloo email regularly.

Contact us

We know that university life can seem intimidating, that's why we’re here to help. If you have questions about the program, your Offer of Admission, or your class schedule, please contact us.

We look forward to your first year!