Program Highlights
The Kinesiology diploma program at Capilano University (Squamish Campus) gives you training in a field that will enable you to create practical, workable solutions that help people live their healthiest lives.
This two-year, 60-credit diploma offers training in how physical, social and psychological factors influence the health of people and their communities.
In your first year, you'll develop your foundational knowledge of the principles of kinesiology with courses in active health planning, biomechanics, leadership, sport sociology and human physiology.
You'll tackle more complex topics in year two, with training in exercise psychology, human motor skills and behaviour, mental theories in sport and exercise and health policy.
After completing your diploma, you can continue your studies by applying to the Bachelor of Kinesiology program offered at our main North Vancouver campus.
To learn more about the Kinesiology Diploma at CapU, contact us today.
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- Effectively communicate - in written and oral forms - using appropriate health and kinesiology terminology where applicable.
- Describe how physical, social and psychological factors impact the health of an individual and community.
- Collect, evaluate and interpret health and kinesiology research data
- Assess, design and implement health, fitness and educational programs.
- Utilize technology to analyze health and human movement.
- Demonstrate professional behavior and ethics.
Admission Requirements
English language requirements
English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission.
If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English, you must meet our English Language Requirements.
Basic requirements
- High school graduation
- A minimum grade point average of 2.0 (60%) calculated on English Studies 12 or English 12 or English First Peoples 12 and two academic Grade 12 courses, and
- A minimum C in Math 11 (Principles of Math or Foundations of Math) or pass in Pre-calculus 11, and
- A pass in Biology 12 or Anatomy and Physiology 12
Program-specific requirements
- Two reference names
- Letter of interest
Additional information
- Letter of interest should include the following details:
- Career path/goal,Â
- Volunteer positions and number of volunteer hours,
- Life experience such as work, travel, injury/illness,
- Sports and physical activity involvement including duration of participation
- If applicable, please include any awards, recognition or leadership positions
- The two reference names:
- Please provide the title and position of reference with a telephone number and email address
- Examples include employer, volunteer coordinator, coach or teacher (no family or friends)
Admission Notes
Applications are reviewed and seat offers are made regularly throughout the application period until the program is full.
Admission into the Kinesiology program is competitive - meeting the above minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. The competitiveness of an application is based on GPA and the letter of interest.
Program Requirements
Total program credits: 60.00