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The Kinesiology Diploma focuses on the skills that you can apply to a variety of career options in fitness, recreation, sport, education and health. You can choose to specialize in fitness, recreation, education, or general studies. Course credits transfer towards Bachelor degree programs in British Columbia and elsewhere. Upon graduation, you can become a recreation coordinator or certified personal trainer, or pursue further education. 

Kinesiology Diploma

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1. One of:

-High school graduation or equivalent
-Minimum 19 years of age and out of high school for at least one year

2. English 12 (60%) or equivalent alternatives

3. Math
One of:

-Pre-Calculus 11 (50%)
-Foundations of Math 11 (50%)
-Principles of Math 11 (50%)
-Adult Basic Education (ABE) MATH 011 (50%)
-ABE MATH 085 and MATH 080 (50%)
-ABE IALG 011 (50%)
-Equivalent

4. Chemistry 11 or equivalent Advanced Level ABE Chemistry

5. Biology*
One of:

-Biology 11
-Life Sciences 11
-Biology 12
-Anatomy and Physiology 12
-BIOL 122 
-BIOL 124
-Equivalent Advanced or Provincial Level ABE courses

Note(*): Anatomy and Physiology 12, Biology 12 or BIOL 122 is strongly recommended.

Academic Admission Requirement

1. Human Kinetics Verification of Experience Form documenting at least one season of competitive sport participation or 50 hours of participation in regular physical activity, within the last five years.

2. Human Kinetics Medical Clearance Form that documents medical clearance for participation in unrestricted physical activity or for participation in progressive physical activity with specific limitations or exclusions.

Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. You will engage in vigorous physical activity as part of your laboratory practice and applied methods courses. This involves acting as both a physical activity leader and participant. You are expected to develop and maintain a good level of physical fitness throughout the program.

2. You may be required to travel to off-campus fitness and recreation facilities in the local area and will require appropriate transportation.

3. Several computer-based assignments are included throughout the program. It is recommended that you have basic computer skills before entering the program. You will have access to computers in the college computer laboratories and the library.

4. To become eligible for the co-operative education work term, students must complete all of the first year courses for one of the fitness, health science, recreation or education options with an overall GPA of 70%. The co-op work experience is not available for students completing the general studies option.

Admission Advice

Applications may be submitted starting on the first business day in October each year for the following Fall semester. Early application is strongly recommended. For details, see okanagan.bc. ca/apply.

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