Kinesiology Certificate

All Kinesiology courses are delivered on a semesterized schedule from September to April of each year. Depending on availability of programming, some academic courses may be offered during the spring semester.

Most Kinesiology courses are delivered in the classroom with some available online. The one-year certificate transfers into Kinesiology degree programs throughout Western Canada. We recommend you work with an Education Advisor if you wish to transfer your credits.

Certificate Program Requirements

Year 1 Semester 1

Year 1 Semester 2

The Kinesiology Certificate is awarded on successful completion of the first year requirements of the program. (30 credits)

View official program outline

View or download Kinesiology Program Course Completion Form

Year 1 – Semester 1 – Fall

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Year 1 – Semester 2 – Winter

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Academic Requirements:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Earned a minimum grade of C+ (65%) in at least 1 of the following:
  • ENST 12 – English Studies 12
  • ENFP 12 – English First Peoples 12
  • ENGL090 – English – Provincial Level
• Completed at least 1 of the following:
  • FOM 11 – Foundations of Mathematics 11
  • PREC 11 – Pre-Calculus 11
  • PREC 12 – Pre-Calculus 12
  • CALC 12 – Calculus 12
  • MATH080 – Mathematics – Advanced Level

Recommended Admission Requirements:

• To take BIOL 101 either BIOL 090, Anatomy & Physiology 12, or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 65% in Anatomy & Physiology 12 is required to take KNES 200 without taking KNES 190.
• Either Anatomy & Physiology 12 or Life Sciences 11 is required to take KNES 205 without taking either KNES 190, KNES 200, BIOL 181, or BIOL 101.

Additional Requirements:

• Students must submit the Get Active Questionnaire (GAQ), documenting medical clearance for participation in unrestricted physical activity or for participation in progressive physical activity with special limitations or exclusions. Any positive (YES) responses on the GAQ will require Physician Clearance prior to physical activity participation.
• Applicants are advised that students in this program engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity as part of their laboratory practice in a variety of courses. Students will act both as physical activity leaders and participants.
• Students may be required to travel to off-campus fitness and recreation facilities in the local area, and will require appropriate transportation. College of the Rockies students have access to public transportation covered by the student fees they pay to the College.
• Students will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General for Children and Vulnerable Populations as part of the admissions process.

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Textbooks and Required Resources:

Textbook selection varies by instructor and may change from year to year. You will be provided with a list of the required materials upon registration.

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

Textbooks and Required Resources:

Textbook selection varies by instructor and may change from year to year. You will be provided with a list of the required materials upon registration.

A Kinesiology certificate, combined with further education, can be applicable to a wide variety of career options, including

• Physiotherapist *
• Kinesiologist / Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment
• Occupational Therapist *
• Coach
• Health Policy Researchers, Consultants / Program Officer
• Massage therapist *

* High Opportunity Occupation