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Kinesiology, Diploma
The science of human movement and performance. Become a professional in delivering fitness and healthy lifestyle training and education.
Prepare to work as a qualified exercise professional
Start in September, January or May
Students in this two-year 쾱ԱDZDzDzstudy fitness principles, physical fitness training practices, exercise physiology, exercise testing and prescription, nutrition, health promotion, lifestyle management, stress management, growth and development and behavioural change.
Is Kinesiology right for you?
If you would like to become an advocatefor fitness and healthy living, Kinesiology may be your path to a fulfilling career.
You'll be prepared to design and implement personalized exercise and physical activity programs and lifestyle education programs as personal trainers or other fitness professionals.
Areas of study include the physiological, psychological and biomechanical foundations for physical fitness and movement education that also lead to healthy lifestyle behaviours.
As a student
Our Kinesiology program is delivered at the Interurban campus with some courses engaging in our natural surroundings and with specialist providers in the community. As a Kinesiology student, you will become an integral part of the Centre for Sport & Exercise Education (CSEE) throughout your program.
Applied learning
You’ll connect theory with hands-on practice through interactive classroom, lab and workplace learning environments within clinical, community, sport and recreation settings.
Small class size
With smaller class sizes, you'll get to know your peers and instructors for more in-depth learning, support and camaraderie.
Work experience
Put your skills to work and gain valuable industry experience. You'll have the choice between a 100-hour work experience or 300-hour internship.
After graduation
Graduates of the Diploma in Kinesiology meet the requirements to write the Certified Personal Trainer exam through the (CSEP).
Further study
Graduatesmay be interested in continuing on to complete their degree through our Bachelor of Kinesiology or pursue studies at other institutions in the areas of sport and fitness leadership, health promotion, exercise physiology and kinesiology.
Employment opportunities
Fitness instructors
Group exercise coordinators
Personal trainers
Wellness and health promotions specialists
Facility programmers
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in.
Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.
The diploma program will take students two years, if choosing full-time study of 5 courses per term.
Year 1
You willcover the basics of human anatomy, psychology, biomechanics, physiology, fitness health and principles. You'll also gain competency in a variety of activities and sports. .
Year 2
You willfocus on fitness and health assessment and the design of exercise prescriptions and you'll have the option of doing an internship.
By the end ofyear two, you may graduate with your Diploma in Kinesiology and/or continue on to complete your Bachelor of Kinesiology degree. As a diploma graduate, you will be eligible to write the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology - Certified Personal Trainer® (CSEP-CPT)exam.
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A rewarding career
Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in BC* of$43,652depending on employer and seniority.
*2021 Job Bank Wage Rate Data
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Kinesiology, Diploma
$9,473 (domestic)
$32,864 (international)
Kinesiology, Diploma, Internship designation
$10,292 (domestic)
$35,142 (international)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...
If you have questions about what you can expect to learn in your Kinesiology classes contactsported@camosun.ca.
Faculty
լ is proud of the excellent quality of its instruction. Our teaching staff are experienced, inspiring and supportive of our students' individual journeys.
Please see our continuing Kinesiology faculty below. For a full list of our faculty, please visit our CSEE contact page.
