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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

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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 Centre for Sport & Exercise Education (CSEE) 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
  • 驳别谤辞苍迟辞濒辞驳测听
  • 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.

What you'll learn

Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in听.

Program outline

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.

Program outline

What to expect

The Bachelor of Kinesiology is a four-year program, located听at the Interurban campus. Camosun also offers a听Diploma in Kinesiology听which mirrors the first two years of this degree.

Year 1

You will听cover the basics of human anatomy & physiology, academic writing strategies, leadership & communication, fitness & wellness, biomechanics and computer applications in sport. You'll also gain competency in a variety of activities and sports.

Year 2

You will听focus on fitness and health assessment, adapted sport, nutrition, facility operations听and exercise prescriptions and design. You will also听have the option of doing an internship.

By the end of this year, you may opt to graduate with your听Diploma in Kinesiology听and/or continue your studies. You'll be eligible to write the CSEP-CPT Certified Personal Trainer庐 exam.

Year 3

You will look more closely at the workings of the human body including pathophysiology, human motor control, research methods, performance training, active aging and how to adapt fitness programs to accommodate injury and disease.听

Year 4

You will听put your skills into practice through a work experience or internship. You'll continue your studies in chronic disease management, exercise physiology, mental health, cardiopulmonary rehab, outdoor adventure education and learn about the business and logistical aspects of your career.

At the end of year four, you'll be prepared to attempt the CSEP - CEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist听exam and graduate with your degree. As a graduate, you'll be eligible for听Practicing (Professional) Membership through the听.

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program.

Kinesiology, Degree听

$20,044 (domestic)
$66,832 (international)

Kinesiology, Degree, Internship designation听

$21,554 (domestic)
$68,523 (international)

Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.

For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:听Student Fees.

Financial assistance

You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.

Financial Aid & Awards

Admission requirements

One of:

  • C+ in English 12
  • C in English 12 Camosun Alternative听鈥嬏

One of:

  • C听in Math 11
  • C听in MATH 073
  • C in MATH 075
  • C听in MATH 077

One of:

  • C听in Anatomy and Physiology 12
  • C听in Anatomy and Physiology 12 Camosun Alternative听听听听

And one of:

  • C in Chemistry 11
  • C in Chemistry 11 Camosun Alternative听听

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...

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If you have questions about what you can expect to learn in your Kinesiology classes contact听sported@camosun.ca.

Faculty

Camosun College is proud of the excellent quality of its instruction. Our teaching staff are experienced, inspiring and supportive of our students' individual journeys.

Please see our continuing Kinesiology faculty below.听For a full list of our faculty, please visit our CSEE contact page.

Faculty/staff profile

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Dr. Kai Riecken

Chair, Kinesiology

rieckenk@camosun.ca
250-370-4709
PISE 312

Faculty/staff profile

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Dr. Tanis Farish

Instructor

farisht@camosun.ca
250-370-4730
PISE 212F

Centre for Sport & Exercise Education Student out back of the PISE building

Learn more

Find a full list of courses and specific admission requirements.

Contact information

Centre for Sport and Exercise Education

Campus location

Office 306, Pacific Institute for Sport Education Building (PISE)

Location link

Interurban campus

250-370-4700

sported@camosun.ca


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