Domestic students
$5,200
per year
Kinesiology Diploma
Program at a glance
Credential
Diploma Diplomas offer practical, career-focused training and are usually completed in one to two years. They help you gain technical and workplace skills that are in demand across many industries.
Delivery mode
On-campus All classes take place in-person at one of our campuses.
Time commitment
Full-Time You take a regular course load and move through the program at the standard pace. Expect to study most weekdays.
Duration
2 years
Program codes
- Code: KINS
Cost
$5,200 per year Domestic students: $10,400 for the entire 2-year program $50,950 total program cost International students: $50,950 for the entire 2-year program
Location
- Penticton Full program offered in Penticton
Available for
- Domestic students
- International students
Program features
TBD
Program overview
About the program
Study health and exercise sciences to become a community leader in sport, recreation, fitness and wellness.
Multiple career options are listed in high demand. Diploma graduates have become recreation coordinators and certified personal trainers. Approximately, 80 per cent of students continue their studies after graduation and have completed a bachelor’s degree with transfer credit, or go on to graduate studies. Degree graduates have become: school teachers, sport coaches, kinesiologists, athletic therapists, exercise therapists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
Specific forms are required of students looking to study Human Kinetics / Kinesiology to complete the admissions process:
Send completed forms to the Penticton Admissions office at admissions@okanagan.bc.ca citing your student number (300#) in the subject line.
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.
Students develop skills for general employability and academic success including information literacy, written and oral communication, numeracy and computer skills, critical and creative thinking, leadership and interpersonal skills, and professional skills.
Students may become eligible to apply for industry credentials during or after program completion. External agencies may require students to complete additional written examinations and/or practical competency evaluations and pay additional fees. The department website includes links to relevant agencies.
All students register for courses individually. The first semester includes five common courses. Students then follow the program outlined for one of the diploma options below:
- Kinesiology Diploma - Fitness Option
- Kinesiology Diploma - Health Science Option
- Kinesiology Diploma - Recreation Option
- Kinesiology Diploma - Education Option
- Kinesiology Diploma - General Studies Option
Students are responsible for confirming that all graduation requirements and residency requirements are met before graduation.
A Kinesiology Co-op option may be available between Year 1 and Year 2 (May - August) for eligible students. Please consult with an education advisor, cooperative education and/or the department chair to address any questions.
Transfer Options
Transfer credit is available for many post-secondary institutions in British Columbia and elsewhere. Most HKIN courses can be used as elective credit, or as the lower-level requirements leading to minor or major concentrations in a Bachelor's degree program. For more information, please consult specific graduation requirements at the receiving institution and www.bctransferguide.ca.
The Kinesiology Diploma - Health Science Option is designed as a pathway to a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics or related field and subsequent application to a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Sciences or other allied health profession. Select elective credits that will satisfy degree graduation and/or admission requirements.
The Kinesiology Diploma - Education Option is designed as a pathway to a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and subsequent application to a Bachelor's Degree in Education. Select elective credits that will satisfy some of the requirements for teacher preparation.
Kinesiology Pathway to the BBA. Students can combine their interest in health, sport, recreation and fitness with business studies to prepare to work for government, non- profit and for-profit enterprise. Become a local leader working to improve the health and sustainability of our Okanagan community.
Admission and program requirements
Regular Applicants:
Regular applicants have graduated from a secondary school or equivalent, or are currently enrolled in Grade 12.
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- B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent.
- English 12 with minimum 60% or alternatives.
- Chemistry 11 or an equivalent Advanced Level ABE Chemistry.
- One of Biology 11, Life Sciences 11, Biology 12, Anatomy and Physiology 12, BIOL 122 or BIOL 124 or equivalent Advanced or Provincial Level ABE courses are acceptable (Anatomy and Physiology 12, Biology 12 or BIOL 122 is strongly recommended).
- Math requirement:
One of the following:
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- A minimum of 50% in any of:
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- Pre-calculus Grade 11
- Foundations of Mathematics Grade 11
- Principles of Mathematics 11
- Adult Basic Education MATH 011
- Adult Basic Education MATH 085
- Adult Basic Education MATH 080
- Adult Basic Education IALG 011
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- A minimum of 50% in any of:
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- Successful completion of the Mathematics Proficiency Exam for KINS with a minimum mark of 60%.
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Mature Applicants:
Applicants who do not have secondary school graduation may apply as a mature student provided that they are at least 19 years of age and have not attended secondary school on a full-time basis for a minimum period of one year. Mature applicants will be subject to the same course entrance requirements that apply to regular applicants. The above courses may be taken through Okanagan College's Adult Basic Education program, the Ministry of Education Correspondence Branch, or a secondary school studies program.
Additional Admission Requirements:
- All applicants must submit an Okanagan College Kinesiology Verification of Experience Form documenting a minimum of one season of competitive sport participation or 50 hours of participation in regular physical activity, within the last 5 years.
- All applicants must submit an Okanagan College Kinesiology Medical Clearance Form, documenting medical clearance for participation in unrestricted physical activity or for participation in progressive physical activity with specific limitations or exclusions.
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Applicants are advised that students in this program engage in vigorous physical activity as part of their laboratory practice and applied methods courses. Students will act both as physical activity leaders and participants. Students are expected to develop and maintain a good level of physical fitness throughout the program.
Students may be required to travel to off-campus fitness and recreation facilities in the local area, and will require appropriate transportation.
Several computer-based assignments are included throughout the program. It is recommended that students have basic computer skills before entering the program. Students who do not have personal computers will have access to computers in the college computer laboratories and the library.
Co-operative Education:
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.
A minimum of 50% of the program must be completed through OC including completion of a minimum of 15 credits of 200-level courses or higher.
Tuition and fees
- Domestic students: $10,400 for the entire 2-year program
- International students: $50,950 for the entire 2-year program
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Fees listed are for first year (two semesters) for a typical, full-time student taking 5 courses per semester (2 lecture-based courses and 3 courses with lab components). Depending on the courses selected fees may vary.
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Fees include all mandatory fees: Activity fee, Health & Dental, Student Association fee, Education Technology fee, Development fee.
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Check if this program is student loan eligible. View Financial Aid and Awards
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All amounts are approximate and are subject to change.
Program details
The program outlined can be used to transfer up to 60 credits towards a Bachelor's Degree in a related field. This option is for students interested in becoming an education professional such as a teacher.
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Notes
Recommended elective options for further studies in education such as:
Laboratory Science; Mathematics K-12 B.C. Teachable Subject Areas
Only one of HKIN 203 Science of Strength and Conditioning or HKIN 121 Biomechanics is required for graduation. The other may be taken for elective credit.
All elective credits must be from BUAD, HKIN, Arts or Sciences.
The program outlined is for students interested in completing a 2-year diploma to become a fitness program leader (e.g. certified personal trainer) to help develop and maintain the health of our community via participation in physical activity.
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
The program outlined provides maximum flexibility. Combine your studies in kinesiology with other courses in arts, science and business for added breadth.
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Notes
Only one of HKIN 203 Science of Strength and Conditioning or HKIN 121 Biomechanics is required for graduation. The other may be taken for elective credit.
Only one of HKIN 101 Health, Fitness and Lifestyle or HKIN 261 Health, Policy and Canadian Society is required for graduation. The other may be taken for elective credit.
Recommended electives options:
Kinesiology, Business, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology or Indigenous Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Statistics
The program outlined can be used to transfer up to 60 credits towards a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics or related field. This option is for students interested in becoming a health professional such as a kinesiologist, clinical exercise physiologist, physiotherapist, or occupational therapist.
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
The program outlined is for students interested in completing a 2-year diploma to become a recreation program leader to help develop and maintain physical literacy and lifespan wellbeing for everyone in our community.
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
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