Human Kinetics Diploma - Physical Education
Faculty of Global & Community Studies
School of Human Kinetics
Credential
Diploma
Program Highlights
The Human Kinetics Diploma – Physical Education stream focuses on the sociological and educational concepts of teaching and coaching.
Are you passionate about sport and fitness? Do you want to motivate others to develop their skills and fitness levels? Our Physical Education stream prepares you for a career in coaching, physical education, fitness instruction, recreation programming and leadership. It’s suitable for students planning to transfer to UBC to study for a BA in Kinesiology, and many other schools accept our courses for transfer as well. Students planning to enter the Faculty of Education at UBC should meet with an advisor from CapU's Faculty of Education to discuss course selection.
- Effectively communicate - in written and oral forms - using appropriate health and Human Kinetics terminology where applicable.
- Describe how physical, social and psychological factors impact the health of an individual and community.
- Collect, evaluate and interpret health and Human Kinetics research data.
- Assess, design and implement health, fitness and educational programs.
- Utilize technology to analyze heath and human movement.
- Demonstrate professional behavior and ethics.
Intakes
| Campus | Terms | Full/Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| North Vancouver | Fall | Full-Time |
Note: Fees are subject to change. Some programs have fees for supplies and equipment that aren’t included in the estimate. To get an idea of what you’ll pay to study at CapU, try out our Tuition & Fees Estimator.
Total program credits: 60.00
Important Dates
Application Dates
May 1, 2018 - May 7, 2019
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Jul 8, 2019
Fee Payment Deadline
Aug 19, 2019 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Oct 1, 2019 - May 5, 2020
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Jul 6, 2020
Fee Payment Deadline
Aug 24, 2020 4:00 PM
Note: Dates are subject to change.
Admission Requirements
BC Secondary School graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent; or Mature Student status
A minimum grade point average of 2.0 (60%) calculated on English 12 or English 12 First Peoples and two academic Grade 12 courses.
Capilano English Language Requirement for students whose primary language is not English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): paper=560, internet=83, or English Language Assessment (ELA)=145, or International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS)=6.5 overall, and no one score less than 6, or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)=70, or Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)=56 or Capilano University EAP 100 and 101 with a minimum B+ grade in each course.
Two reference names and a letter of interest giving reasons why the applicant is interested in the study of Human Kinetics and a brief description of career goals.
For the official publication of programs, course descriptions and admission requirements please view the Capilano University Calendar (pdf).
Admission Notes
The letter of interest must include the following:
- The reasons why the applicant is interested in the study of Human Kinetics and their chosen specialization (Physical Education).
- A brief description of their life experience including volunteer and physical/sporting activity.
- Their career goals.
Instructors
Contact
Have questions about this program?
School of Human Kinetics
604 990 7966 hkin@capilanou.ca
Student Information Services
604 984 4900 604 984 1798 (fax) Birch Building, room BR230 registration@capilanou.ca