Kinesiology Advanced Entry - Fitness and Health Promotion
Overview
Build on your existing credential and learn about the safe application of exercise for health maintenance, improvement and rehab, and prepare to safely prescribe individualized exercise programs. This program is directed toward understanding the role and safe application of exercise for health maintenance, improvement and rehabilitation. You will be prepared to become a kinesiology practitioner who can safely prescribe individualized exercise programs to improve or maintain the health, functional capacity and overall well-being of a range of healthy and clinical populations.
Kinesiology is now a regulated health profession in ºÚÁÏÍø. You will gain the skills and knowledge needed to function as a health professional and to write the competency exam to become a registered kinesiologist. You will take courses and have hands-on learning opportunities that will prepare you to complete theory and practical examinations leading to Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology certifications (Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Exercise Physiologist).
Students have the opportunity to take electives to earn specializations in: Exercise Science and Rehabilitation and/or Biomechanics and Ergonomics.
Students have access to new, modern buildings, libraries and innovative labs including our Kinesiology Teaching Laboratory.
As a graduate of the Kinesiology program, I’d have to say my favorite part was participating in all the labs that took place over the course of my degree. This is where I was able to fully grasp and understand the concepts presented in class, in a small-class atmosphere. I believe that the Kinesiology program did a good job at preparing me to be a well-rounded individual for my future career as an educator, where I can teach young students about various topics related to health and wellness. Bianca Cirone Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) in Kinesiology , Class of 2021 Bachelor of Education, ºÚÁÏÍø
Admissions
Admissions
An ºÚÁÏÍø college diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion or Human Kinetics (Okanagan College) with a minimum mid-70s average. It is recommended for students to have completed Biology (SBI4U) or a post-secondary equivalent.
Note: Admission is competitive. Regardless of educational background, all applicants to undergraduate programs must have specific prerequisite subject knowledge for their intended program of study. The specific average or standing required for admission will vary from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria, including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
| Last year's cut-off | 70 per cent |
|---|---|
| Expected cut-off | Low-70s |
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our .
Career opportunities
- Certified Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP)
- Ergonomics Specialist
- Fitness and health promotion
- Medical equipment supply and consulting
- Orthotics and prosthetics (after further study)
- Registered Kinesiologist
- Sports management
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
Experiential learning
Students at the university have many different opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings. With more than 300 industry and community partner organizations, students have a wide variety of experiential learning opportunities available to them.
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For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Loading.... Courses are subject to change without notice.
