Kinesiology, Diploma

Is Kinesiology right for you?

If you would like to become an advocate for 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 School of Health Sciences and Human Services 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 Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP).  

Further study

Graduates may 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