Kinesiology (Diploma)

Total Credits:	62+
Credential:	Diploma in Kinesiology
Program Code:	KIN.DIP
CIP:	31.0505

Overview

The Diploma in Kinesiology program prepares graduates to work as qualified exercise professionals. Students in this two-year diploma program study 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.

The program prepares graduates 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. Graduates become advocates for fitness and healthy living.

The applied nature of the diploma learning experience combines classroom learning with lab experiences, providing students with the opportunity to connect theory with practice, and preparing them for work with healthy populations. Students may choose to participate in an optional internship work experience.

Graduates of the Diploma in Kinesiology meet the requirements to write the Certified Personal Trainer exam through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP). Diploma graduates may continue through to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree program at Camosun or pursue other related studies.

Employment options range broadly across sectors of the industry related to fitness, wellness, and health promotion. Typical positions for graduates include fitness instructors, group exercise coordinators, personal trainers, wellness and health promotions specialists and facility programmers.

Admissions

One of:

C+ in English 12
C in Camosun Alternative

One of:

C in Math 11
C in MATH 073
C in MATH 075
C in MATH 077

One of:

C in Biology 12
C in Biology 12 Camosun Alternative

And one of:

C in Chemistry 11
C in Chemistry 11 Camosun Alternative

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the program, students will be able to:

Apply and synthesize foundational level knowledge of exercise sciences to fitness, health, and sport.
Apply and synthesize foundational level knowledge of behavioural sciences to health, fitness, and sport.
Select and administer assessment techniques for health, fitness, and sport for apparently healthy individuals.
Design and implement exercise programs for individuals and groups in health, fitness, and sport settings for apparently healthy individuals.
Demonstrate responsible, accountable, and ethical behaviours as an exercise professional.
Apply analytical thinking to make informed decisions and solve problems within the appropriate scope of practice as an exercise, sport or health professional.
Make meaningful contributions to teams, groups and organizations in the accomplishment of goals.

Curriculum

Year One

All of:

AET 272 - Field Prevention/Injury Care 1 Credits: 3
BIOL 150 - Human Anatomy Credits: 4
BIOL 151 - Human Physiology Credits: 4
ENGL 151 - Academic Writing Strategies Credits: 3 *
KIN 115 - Leadership & Communication in Kinesiology Credits: 3
KIN 120 - Foundations of Fitness & Wellness Credits: 3
KIN 135 - Introduction to Outdoor Sports Credits: 3
KIN 150 - Sport Biomechanics Credits: 3
PSYC 160 - Sport & Exercise Psychology 1 Credits: 3
SPMA 225 - Computer Applications in Sport Credits: 3

Note:

* Student may use ENGL 161 or ENGL 163 or ENGL 164 in lieu of ENGL 151 toward program completion.

Year Two

All of:

CHEM 214 - Nutrition for Fitness Credits: 3
KIN 210 - Exercise Physiology Credits: 3
KIN 220 - Resistance Training & Group Exercise Instruction Credits: 3
KIN 230 - Behavioural Fitness Credits: 3
KIN 240 - Fitness & Health Assessment Credits: 3
KIN 241 - Exercise Prescription & Design Credits: 3
KIN 255 - Introduction to Adapted Sport & Physical Activity Credits: 3
KIN 280 - Growth & Development Credits: 3
SPMA 245 - Sport and Fitness Facility Operations Credits: 3
One (1) elective 100-level or higher course Credits: 3

Optional Work Experience

All of:

CDEV WPS - Workplace Preparation Skills Credits: 0

One of:

KIN 102 - Internship Credits: 4
KIN 102P - Parallel Internship Credits: 4
KIN 291 - Applied Exercise & Wellness Credits: 3 *

Note:

*Can be used as a course elective. Does not grant Internship designation.

Program Participation Requirements

Obtain valid certificates for Standard First Aid and CPR-BLS. This must be completed by the end of the 1st semester in the program.*
Criminal Record Check required

*Students are responsible for all expenses associated with completing these certifications.

Program Completion Requirements

A minimum GPA of 3.0 (C+) is required to graduate from the program.