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Who should take PSK4U online?
PSK4U supports more than one pathway. Whether you are heading to university, college, an apprenticeship or the skilled trades, or straight into the workplace, this credit counts toward your OSSD.
- Students applying to kinesiology, physical education, health science, health studies, recreation or sport management programs
- Students heading to college fitness, health promotion or sport programs, or to careers in coaching and personal training
- Students who need a Grade 12 U credit for their top six
- Student-athletes who want to understand training and performance
- Graduates and mature students completing a missing university course
- International students who need a flexible schedule
What you will learn
- Physical activity and sport in society: Examine the evolution of sport and the social factors that affect participation.
- Anatomy and physiology: Study the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems and how they respond to exercise.
- Biomechanics: Apply principles of human movement to analyze and improve physical performance.
- Motor development and psychology: Explore how motor skills develop and the psychological factors that influence performance.
Official Ontario course description
Introductory Kinesiology, Grade 12, University Preparation (PSK4U)
This course focuses on the study of human movement and of systems, factors and principles involved in human development. Students will learn about the effects of physical activity on health and performance, the evolution of physical activity and sport, and the physiological, psychological, and social factors that influence an individual’s participation in physical activity and sport. The course prepares students for university programs in physical education and health, kinesiology, health sciences, health studies, recreation, and sports administration.
Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 university or university/college preparation course in science, or any Grade 11 or 12 course in health and physical education
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education, Curriculum and Resources.
How the online course works
- Register online and receive access to your course in Google Classroom.
- Learn at your pace with lessons and assignments. Your teacher returns feedback and grades, usually within 3 to 5 business days.
- Complete your assessments as you finish each unit, with support from your teacher along the way.
- Receive your credit. We send your final mark to your home school and submit it to OUAC.
Need it sooner? Add Fast Track for priority grading when you have an application deadline.
PSK4U frequently asked questions
What is the prerequisite for PSK4U?
The Ontario prerequisite for PSK4U is any Grade 11 university or university/college preparation science course, or any Grade 11 or 12 health and physical education course.
Do I need PSK4U for kinesiology?
PSK4U is recommended for many kinesiology and health programs but is rarely required. Check the admission requirements for each program you are applying to.
Is there a physical activity component online?
No. PSK4U is an academic course, so all work is completed online with no physical activity requirement.
How long does PSK4U take online?
The course has 110 hours of lessons. You have 4 months from enrollment, and extensions are available up to 12 months in total. Many students finish sooner because the course is self-paced.
Will my PSK4U mark be accepted?
Yes. Aubrey Academy is Ministry-inspected, and we submit your final grade directly to OUAC and send your report card to your home school.
I already took PSK4U. Can I raise my mark?
Yes. Our Mark Upgrade option builds on the work you already completed instead of retaking the full course.