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Kinesiology, Bachelor's Degree

The science of human movement and performance. Gain applied knowledge, skills and certifications to facilitate healthy change in diverse populations, both in the lives of individuals and communities.

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Program at a glance

Credential

Degree

Work experience

Co-op / internship

Delivery

On campus

Study options

Full-time

Part-time

Open to International

Yes

Area of study

Sport & Exercise

Length

4 years

Info sessions

Sessions are led by faculty, have all your questions answered.
Next sessions

Prepare to work in a range of health, fitness, sport and specialized environments

Start in September, January or May

This four-year applied degree program prepares you with the knowledge and skills to work in the fields of exercise physiology, kinesiology, exercise therapy, fitness, high-performance sport, adapted physical activity, health and community recreation.

Three Kinesiology Students in the Clinic using fitness equipment

Is Kinesiology听right for you?

If you're interested in promoting active and healthy lifestyles or high-performance training, this 办颈苍别蝉颈辞濒辞驳测听program may be your path to a fulfilling career.

Learn how to prescribe exercise programs for people at all stages of life and health.听You'll develop the knowledge and skills for听human performance assessment, exercise prescription, program design, high-performance training, and community recreational instruction and programming.

Through a wide range of populations 鈥� including high-performance athletes, children, youth, adolescents, older adults, Indigenous Peoples, individuals with diverse abilities, and individuals with chronic health conditions 鈥� you'll be prepared to work collaboratively and across disciplines in a range of health, fitness, sport, and specialized environments.

As a student

Our Kinesiology program is delivered at the Interurban campus with some courses engaging in our natural surroundings and with specialist providers in the community.听As a Kinesiology听student, you will become an integral part of the School of Health Sciences and Human Services听throughout your program.

Applied learning

You鈥檒l connect theory with hands-on practice through interactive classroom, lab and workplace learning environments within clinical, community, sport and recreation settings.

Small class size

With smaller class sizes, you'll get to know your peers and instructors for more in-depth learning, support and camaraderie.听

Work experience

Put your skills to work and gain valuable industry experience. You'll have the choice between a听100-hour听work experience or听300-hour听internship.

After graduation

Certifications

Graduates of the Bachelor of Kinesiology meet the requirements to pursue the following certifications:

  • Practicing (Professional) Membership -听
  • Clinical Exercise Physiologist鈩⑻�(CSEP-CEP)听-听
  • High Performance Specialization鈩⑻�-听
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist庐 (CSCS庐) -听
  • Certified Personal Trainer庐听(CSEP-CPT) -听

Careers

A wide array of career opportunities exist for graduates in multi-disciplinary clinics, provincial health institutions, private fitness facilities and municipal recreation including the following roles and areas:

  • exercise physiologist
  • kinesiologist
  • exercise therapist
  • personal trainer听
  • strength and conditioning coach听听
  • adapted sport and physical activity
  • physical literacy听
  • high-performance sport
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  • corporate wellness
  • health promotion
  • community recreation听听

Further study

Graduates may pursue post-graduate education in physiotherapy and occupational therapy programs as well as a variety of other post-graduate programs.

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Learn more

Find a full list of courses and specific admission requirements.

Contact information

Centre for Sport and Exercise Education

Campus location

Pacific Institute for Sport Education building (PISE), office 306,

Location link

Interurban campus

250-370-4700

sported@camosun.ca


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