Science managers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a kinesiologist in B.C., you may choose to register with the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance. Eligibility is achieved by becoming a member of the provincial kinesiologist association and meeting academic requirements. 

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a kinesiologist in B.C., you may choose to gain membership with the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists. Eligibility is achieved by completing an approved four-year degree in kinesiology in Canada, and by meeting the academic, work experience, and continuing professional development standards set by the certifying body.

Kinesiologists

This instructional program class comprises any scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. These programs include courses in biomechanics, motor behaviour, motor development and coordination, motor neurophysiology, performance research, rehabilitative therapies, the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative methods and equipment, and related analytical methods and procedures in applied exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation.

Exercise science and kinesiology

Kinesiology Doctoral Degrees

Kinesiology Master's Degrees

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a cardiopulmonary technologist in B.C., you may choose to be certified through the Canadian Association of Cardio-pulmonary Technologists. Eligibility is achieved by completing a Bachelor of Science degree, or by being a Registered Nurse, or holding a recognized Medical Technologies Registration, in addition to a minimum of 1800 hours in the field of pulmonary technology at a recognized institution.

Cardiopulmonary technologists

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a consultant, officer or researcher related to sport, recreation or fitness in B.C., you may choose to register as a member with the British Columbian Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Contact the association to initiate the membership process. 

Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers

To work as a coach in B.C., you may need to complete the National Coaching Certification Program specific to your sport or activity. Certification requirements vary depending on the sport and level you wish to coach. 

Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a payroll administrator in B.C., you may choose to register as a member with the National Payroll Institute (NPI). The NPI offers a range of professional membership options, available to you depending on the stage of your payroll compliance practitioner (PCP) education journey.

Coaches

Kinesiology Bachelor's Degrees

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology: Master of Science (MSc)](https://www.sfu.ca/bpk/graduate/programrequirements/msc.html)

Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology: Master of Science (MSc)

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Kinesiology: Master of Arts (MA) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-arts-kinesiology)

Kinesiology: Master of Arts (MA) (UBCV)

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[Kinesiology: Master of Kinesiology (MKin) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-kinesiology)

Kinesiology: Master of Kinesiology (MKin) (UBCV)

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Kinesiology: Master of Science (MSc) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-science-kinesiology)

Kinesiology: Master of Science (MSc) (UBCV)

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Kinesiology: Master of Arts (MA)](https://www.uvic.ca/graduate/programs/graduate-programs/credential-pages/exercise-science-physical-and-health-education-cred/kinesiology-ma.php)

Kinesiology: Master of Arts (MA)

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Kinesiology: Master of Science (MSc)](https://www.uvic.ca/graduate/programs/graduate-programs/credential-pages/exercise-science-physical-and-health-education-cred/kinesiology-msc.php)

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Kinesiology Master's Degrees

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