Kinesiology

Are you passionate about exercise, sport, health, and human movement? Consider the Kinesiology program. Kinesiology is the study of the human body in motion and is a growing field that offers a variety of careers and educational opportunities.

A certificate or diploma in Kinesiology can start you on the path towards a career as a:

• Physiotherapist
• Kinesiologist
• Exercise physiologist
• Occupational therapist
• Personal or athletic trainer
• Coach or instructor
• Health care consultant
• Massage therapist
• Sport psychologist or sociologist
• Biomechanics specialist

Most Kinesiology courses are delivered in the classroom with some available online. You can choose to take either the one-year certificate or the two-year diploma – both of which transfer into Kinesiology degree programs throughout Western Canada (we recommend working with an Education Advisor for credit transfer).

As one of our instructors is a certified Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Exercise Physiologist and Personal Trainer instructor/examiner, you can also be eligible for CSEP Personal Training certification at the end of your second year – a year ahead of students at many other institutions.

Why Consider a Kinesiology Career?

• Have the ability to contribute to the health and well-being of others.
• An education in Kinesiology can be applicable to a very wide variety of career options.
• Great earning potential. Work BC lists the annual provincial median salary for massage therapists and coaches in the $42,000 range while physiotherapists and occupational therapists can earn an average of $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 annually.

Program Options:

Certificate:

The Kinesiology certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the required first year courses, with a total of 30 credits.

Diploma:

The diploma is awarded to students who successfully complete the required courses in the Diploma program, with a total of 60 credits.