Kinesiology is the study of the human body in motion and is a growing field that offers a variety of careers and educational opportunities.

As one of the program's instructors is a certified Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Exercise Physiologist and Personal Trainer instructor/examiner, you can also be eligible for CSEP Personal Training certification at the end of your second year.

All Kinesiology courses at the College of the Rockies are delivered on a semesterized schedule from September to April of each year. Depending on the availability of programming, some academic courses may be offered during the spring semester.

Most Kinesiology courses are delivered in the classroom with some available online. The two-year diploma program transfers into Kinesiology degree programs throughout Western Canada. 

It is recommended you work with an Education Advisor if you wish to transfer your credits.

Industry Credentials:

Students in the diploma program may have the opportunity to obtain industry certifications such as:

• Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) – Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
• Canadian Fitness Education Services – (CFES) Fitness Knowledge
• CFES Weight Training Instructor 1
• National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Modules
• CPR-C and Emergency First Aid
• SportMedBC Sports Aid Certificate

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Language Proficiency test scores
• Passport or Visa Documents
• Official translations of documents in a language other than English
• Get Active Questionnaire (GAQ)
• Medical clearance

Academic Requirements:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent
• Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent
• Either MATH 080, Foundations of Math 11, Foundations of Math 12, Pre-Calculus 11, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12, or equivalent
• To take BIOL 101 either BIOL 090, Biology 12, Anatomy & Physiology 12, or equivalent is required
• Minimum 65% in Anatomy and Physiology 12 is required to take KNES 200 without taking KNES 190
• Either Anatomy & Physiology 12, or Life Sciences 11 is required to take KNES 205 without taking KNES 190/KNES 200 or BIOL 181/101

Additional Requirements:

• Applicants are advised that students in this program engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity as part of their laboratory practice in a variety of courses. Students will act both as physical activity leaders and participants.
• Students may be required to travel to off-campus fitness and recreation facilities in the local area and will require appropriate transportation. College of the Rockies students has access to free public transportation.