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School of Kinesiology

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.

Kinesiology students doing a test on an exercise bike.

Put your love of physical activity & health to work

Regular physical activity is vital to a healthy life. There’s never been a better time to study kinesiology, a field that enables you to help people understand their own human nutrition and motor learning and live their best lives.

Career Paths

  • Chiropractor
  • Education
  • Exercise physiology
  • Health promotion
  • Health and wellness leadership
  • Kinesiologist
  • Occupational therapist
  • Personal training
  • Physiotherapist
  • Wellness coordinator

Gain a practical education

Beginning in the second year, you'll take courses designed to prepare you for your full-time career. Faculty will connect you with industry professionals while emphasizing the skills applicable to work-integrated learning opportunities.

You'll also gain valuable work experience at a local facility or clinic, witnessing day-to-day operations and treatment methods, including addressing sports injuries or adapting physical activities.

Choose your own adventure

Two concentrations are available: exercise science or health promotion. After declaring, you'll expand your knowledge in advanced courses in your area of interest while being supported and mentored by your instructors.

Students looking to declare a concentration can fill out the Bachelor of Kinesiology Declaration Form (pdf) and submit it to records@capilanou.ca. 

Get to know the School of Kinesiology

Discover the science behind sport – explore the human body and the relationship between exercise and health through the study of Kinesiology.
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“CapU is a very welcoming community and it has changed the way I see learning. After graduating, I want to do my master’s in occupational therapy and write a book.”
Samantha Doyle, School of Kinesiology student

Bachelor of Kinesiology Fast Facts

20

community partners for field placements

35

students per class

70

new students each year

800+

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Intakes

Fall 2025

Location
North Vancouver

Course load
Full-time or part-time

Important dates

Applications open

Oct 1, 2024 – May 6, 2025

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Jun 23, 2025

Fee payment deadline

4:00 PM - Aug 25, 2025

NOTE: Important dates may change.

How to Apply

Are you applying as a domestic or as an international student?

Review this program's admission requirements

First-time applicants submit your application on EducationPlannerBC

Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.

Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.

  • When you submit your application, you will need to pay an application fee of $50, which gives you the opportunity to apply for 2 programs. 
  • You will need to upload a digital (PDF) copy of your transcripts and supporting documents at this time.
  • If you are currently in Grade 12, you must request that the Ministry of Education submit your transcript directly to Capilano University.
  • Documents must be in the original language of issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.
Apply on EPBC

Receive an acknowledgement email

After submitting your application on EducationPlannerBC you will receive an acknowledgement message from us to your personal email.

  • This email will include your Student ID number and your myCapU account and email address.
  • Instructions on how to track your application will also be included.
  • All future messages from us will be sent to your myCapU email.
  • If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.

Submit your official transcripts

For students who have previously attended post-secondary, even though you submitted a digital copy of your transcripts on EducationPlannerBC, you must submit official university or college transcripts for transfer credit.

Please send all official documents to:

Registrar's Office
Library Building, Room LB152
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3H5

Official documents may include:

Official university or college transcripts

These documents must be sent directly from that institution to Capilano University. They must include the seal of the institution and the signature of the authorizing school representative.

We will accept photocopies of transcripts if certified by the authorizing university or college officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Certified documents

Students may also submit photocopies of academic documents verified by the issuing authority. These authorities include the Ministry of Education, the high school, university, or college, the apostille* or by the appropriate examination board.

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

*Apostille countries refers to an international form of a notary seal as certified by the Hague convention. These would be official notary documents from countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc. and can be accepted in place of original or school-certified documents. The Apostille is prepared by either the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Justice in these countries.

Please note: Documents issued in a language other than English must also include certified English translations. Documents must be in the original language of the issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.

Original academic documents

An academic document is original if issued to the student by the institution following that institution’s policies.

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Get ready for your first day

Once you've been accepted into a program, you'll need to start planning your courses.

  • You will be notified of your acceptance through your CapU email and your myCapU account.
  • View our page for admitted students to learn how to prepare for your first day.
  • If you wish to receive transfer credits, please submit official university/college/International Baccalaureate (IB)/Advanced Placements (AP) transcripts either electronically or by mail:

     

    Registrar's Office
    Library Building, Room LB152
    2055 Purcell Way
    North Vancouver, BC
    V7J 3H5

New Students

Review this program's admission requirements

Learn about CapU's admission requirements and submit your application

Most CapU programs need proof that you:

Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.

Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.

  • When you submit your application, you will need to pay a non-refundable application fee of C$135, which gives you the opportunity to apply for 2 programs.
  • You will need to upload a digital (PDF) copy of your transcripts and supporting documents at this time.
  • If your original transcripts and supporting documents are not written in English, please submit a translated copy.
Apply on EPBC

Receive an acknowledgement email

After submitting your application on EducationPlannerBC you will receive an acknowledgement message from us to your personal email.

  • This email will include your Student ID number and your myCapU account and email address.
  • Instructions on how to track your application will also be included.
  • All future messages from us will be sent to your myCapU email.
  • If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.
Funding for International Students

Submit your official transcripts

You've already sent digital copies of your transcripts to EducationPlannerBC as part of your CapU application, but we also need physical copies of your official high school, college or university transcripts.

If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.

Please send your official documents to:

Capilano University
Centre for International Experience, Room LB127
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, B.C.
V7J 3H5

Official documents may include:

Official high school, university, or college transcripts

Students must submit official high school and university or college transcripts for admission.

These documents must be sent directly from that institution to Capilano University. They must include the seal of the institution and signature of the authorizing school representative.

We will accept photocopies of transcripts if certified by the authorizing high school, university, or college officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Certified documents

Students may also submit photocopies of academic documents verified by the issuing authority. These authorities include the Ministry of Education, the high school, university, or college, the apostille* or by the appropriate examination board.

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

*Apostille countries refers to an international form of a notary seal as certified by the Hague convention. These would be official notary documents from countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc. and can be accepted in place of original or school-certified documents. The Apostille is prepared by either the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Justice in these countries.

Please note: Documents issued in a language other than English must also include certified English translations. Documents must be in the original language of the issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.

Original academic documents

An academic document is original if issued to the student by the institution following that institution’s policies.

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Receive letter of offer

If you are accepted into a program, you will receive a letter of offer in your myCapU email inbox.

  • You will need to confirm your acceptance into the program by paying a tuition deposit outlined in your letter of offer.
  • This deposit will go towards your first-semester tuition once you are registered for courses at CapU.

Receive letter of acceptance and apply for a study permit

After paying your tuition deposit, you will receive a letter of acceptance in your myCapU inbox. This may be used to apply for, or renew, a study permit.

  • Depending on your citizenship, you may also need to apply for an entry visa.
Permits & Visas

Get ready for your first day

Once you've been accepted into a program and have applied for your study permit, you'll need to start planning your courses.

  • You will be notified of your acceptance through your CapU email and your myCapU account.
  • View our page for admitted international students to learn how to prepare for your first day.
Info for Admitted International Students

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.

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Transfer Students

Find out how you can transfer your credits from another post-secondary institution to CapU.

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Returning Students

If you're returning to CapU to complete your program or to apply into a new program, please contact the Registrar's Office.

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Switching Programs

If you want to change your program of study, you need to submit a new application to CapU.

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Tuition and Fees

Are you applying as a domestic or as an international student?

Tuition Fees Total
Year 1 $4,783 $1,792 $6,575
Year 2 $4,635 $1,792 $6,427
Year 3 $6,789 $1,792 $8,581
Year 4 $6,725 $1,792 $8,517
Total $22,932 $7,168 $30,100
Tuition Fees Total
Year 1 $20,089 $1,792 $21,881
Year 2 $19,941 $1,792 $21,733
Year 3 $22,095 $1,792 $23,887
Year 4 $22,031 $1,792 $23,823
Total $84,156 $7,168 $91,324

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Required Courses

Year One - Lower Level Requirements

Total credits: 30.00

Required:
ENGL 100University Writing Strategies3.00 credits
KINE 103Active Health3.00 credits
KINE 125Introduction to Leadership in Health and Physical Activity3.00 credits
KINE 151Biomechanics3.00 credits
KINE 161Leisure and Sport in Society3.00 credits
KINE 190Human Physiology I3.00 credits
KINE 191Human Physiology II3.00 credits
Choose 9.00 credits of electives:
KINEKinesiology 100 or 200-level3.00 credits
Electives 100 or 200-level (excluding KINE)6.00 credits

 

Year Two - Lower Level Requirements

Total credits: 30.00

Required:
CMNS 220Advanced Business Writing3.00 credits
KINE 206Applications of Functional Anatomy3.00 credits
KINE 230Human Motor Behaviour I3.00 credits
KINE 231Mental Theories in Sport and Exercise3.00 credits
KINE 261Health, Policy and Society3.00 credits
KINE 275Exercise Physiology3.00 credits
KINE 296Kinesiology Career Seminar Series3.00 credits
Choose 9.00 credits of electives:
KINEKinesiology 100 or 200-level3.00 credits
Electives 100-level or higher (excluding KINE)6.00 credits

 

Year Three and Four - Upper Level Requirements

Total credits: 60.00

Required:
KINE 301Research Methods in Kinesiology3.00 credits
KINE 302Data Analysis3.00 credits
KINE 329Ethics in Kinesiology3.00 credits
KINE 396Career and Professional Preparation3.00 credits
KINE 397BKIN Field Studies I3.00 credits
KINE 499BKIN Capstone3.00 credits
Choose 12.00 credits from the following list:

Students must chose one of the following concentrations (12 credits):

Exercise Science: -KINE 317 Lab Techniques in Exercise Science -KINE 320 Physiology of Healthy Aging -KINE 375 Advanced Exercise Physiology -KINE 390 Advanced Musculoskeletal Anatomy12.00 credits
Health Promotion: -CMNS 355 Intercultural Communication -KINE 325 Leadership in Health and Physical Activity -KINE 331 Health Behaviour Change -KINE 335 Health Promotion Planning and Evaluation12.00 credits
Choose 30.00 credits of electives:
Minimum of 12.00 credits at the 100-level or higher (excluding KINE); and
Minimum of 15.00 credits at the 300-level or higher (KINE or non-KINE)

Total program credits: 120.00

Additional information

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

Learning outcomes

  • 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.

How to Declare

For the official publication of programs, course descriptions and admission requirements please view the Capilano University Calendar.

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About this program

School of Kinesiology
604 990 7966
Fir Building, room FR517A
kinesiology@capilanou.ca

General inquiries

Student Information Services
Library Building, room LB152

604-984-4900
604-984-1798 (fax)
registration@capilanou.ca

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