Program Highlights
Build the skills to help people live better in the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program at Capilano University.
In this bachelor of kinesiology degree program, you'll expand your expertise in the hands-on applications of kinesiology, the study of human movement.
Courses include physiology, biomechanics, active health, human behaviour, human anatomy, exercise psychology, leadership and health policy.
As you progress into the third and fourth years of the program, you'll gain knowledge of research methods, data analysis, professional ethics and field studies before moving into more focused training in your chosen, long-term specialty.
Before you graduate, you’ll participate in career and professional preparation courses, field studies and a capstone course, ensuring you’ll be ready to start working to make your community healthier as soon as you finish your degree in kinesiology.
- Combine anatomical, physiological, and health knowledge to demonstrate competence and practical skills in health, clinical, or rehabilitation settings.
- Apply effective networking practices to develop industry connections and build professional relationships in the fields of health and kinesiology.
- Assess, design, and implement prevention and rehabilitation programs as they relate to healthy living and chronic disease inclusive of exercise management in public and private settings.
- Proficiently utilize kinesiology specific technology in research, therapy, clinical or public health settings.
- Apply knowledge to make decisions based on research, best practices, and emerging health information.
- Create culturally safe practices and demonstrate humility and integrity as they relate to the prevention of ill health, and the rehabilitation of all peoples.
Admission Requirements
English language requirements
English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission.
If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English, you must meet our English Language Requirements.
Basic requirements
- High school graduation
- A minimum grade point average of 2.0 (60%) calculated on English Studies 12 or English 12 or English First Peoples 12 and two academic Grade 12 courses, and
- A minimum C in Math 11 (Principles of Math or Foundations of Math) or pass in Pre-calculus 11, and
- A pass in Biology 12 or Anatomy and Physiology 12
Program-specific requirements
- Two reference names
- Letter of interest
Additional information
- Letter of interest should include the following details:
- Career path/goal,
- Volunteer positions and number of volunteer hours,
- Life experience such as work, travel, injury/illness,
- Sports and physical activity involvement including duration of participation
- If applicable, please include any awards, recognition or leadership positions
- The two reference names:
- Please provide the title and position of reference with a telephone number and email address
- Examples include employer, volunteer coordinator, coach or teacher (no family or friends)
Admission Notes
Applications are reviewed and seat offers are made regularly throughout the application period until the program is full.
Admission into the Kinesiology program is competitive - meeting the above minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. The competitiveness of an application is based on GPA and the letter of interest.
Program Requirements
Total program credits: 120.00
Program Notes
Students pursuing a baccalaureate degree must meet Cap Core graduation requirements in addition to their program requirements.
Students specialize by completing 12 upper-level credits in one of the following areas:
-Health Promotion Concentration: CMNS 355, KINE 325, KINE 331, KINE 335
-Exercise Science Concentration: KINE 317, KINE 320, KINE 375, KINE 390