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Kinesiology

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Key facts

  • Program
    Undergraduate diploma
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    16,960CAD
  • Start date
    Sep

Program overview

What Okanagan College says about their program:

Kinesiology is an academic discipline which involves the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life. It includes areas of study such as exercise science, athletic training, socio-cultural analyses of sports and society, sport and exercise psychology, fitness leadership, physical education-teacher education, and pre-professional training for physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine and other health related fields.

The Kinesiology Diploma program helps students build skills that they can apply to a variety of career options in fitness, recreation, sport, education and health. Course credits transfer towards Bachelor degree programs in British Columbia and elsewhere.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Applicants must be 18 years of age, or turn 18 during their first semester. Applicants who are 17 years of age may be admitted if they have completed British Columbia Grade 12 or equivalent, or if they wish to study for the summer session only
  • B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    6.5, Reading 6, Writing 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6

  • TOEFL

    79

  • PTE Academic

    58, Enabling Skills 55, Communicative Skills 55

  • Duolingo

    110

English proficiency waivers

  • Studies Completed in a Recognised English-speaking Country
  • UG/PG degree taught in English

English tests might not be required for students in countries where English is an official language. Please contact our advisors to get more information

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of your valid passport
  • Proof of English proficiency
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Fees and funding

Funding

Okanagan College President’s Entrance Scholarships

  • Amount

    CAD$5,000

  • Requirements

    For students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies. Students must be registered in a full 100% courseload.

Okanagan College Community Spirit Awards

  • Amount

    CAD$1,000

  • Requirements

    For students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload.

Okanagan College Board of Governors Entrance Awards

  • Amount

    CAD$1,000

  • Requirements

    For students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from CAD$14,931 to CAD$33,813 per year

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