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Diploma in Kinesiology
Okanagan College - Penticton Campus, Canada
CAD 18400
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 100
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6
IELTS
79
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Kinesiology is an academic discipline which involves the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life. It includes areas of study such as exercise science, athletic training, socio-cultural analyses of sports and society, sport and exercise psychology, fitness leadership, physical education-teacher education, and pre-professional training for physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine and other health related fields.
The Kinesiology Diploma program helps students build skills that they can apply to a variety of career options in fitness, recreation, sport, education and health. Course credits transfer towards Bachelor degree programs in British Columbia and elsewhere.
Students develop skills for general employability and academic success including information literacy, written and oral communication, numeracy and computer skills, critical and creative thinking, leadership and interpersonal skills, and professional skills.
Students may become eligible to apply for industry credentials during or after program completion. External agencies may require students to complete additional written examinations and/or practical competency evaluations and pay additional fees. The department website includes links to relevant agencies.
All students register for courses individually. The first semester includes five common courses. Students then follow the program outlined for one of the diploma options below:
- Kinesiology Diploma - Fitness Option
- Kinesiology Diploma - Health Science Option
- Kinesiology Diploma - Recreation Option
- Kinesiology Diploma - Education Option
- Kinesiology Diploma - General Studies Option
Students are responsible for confirming that all graduation requirements and residency requirements are met before graduation.
Additional Information
Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 56 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) 
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 Minimum Listening - 6.0 Minimum Reading - 6.0 Minimum Writing - 6.0 Minimum Speaking - 6.0
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60 - With no score less than - 55
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- Grade 12 Math with 60%
*English is excluded from GPA calculation.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
18400
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 100
Application Fee
(CAD)
12000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
| Scholarship | Overview |
| Okanagan College President’s Entrance Scholarships | Eight Awards of up to $5000 for students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies. Students must be registered in a full 100% courseload. |
| Okanagan College Community Spirit Awards | Up to 40 awards of up to $1000 for students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload. |
| Okanagan College Board of Governors Entrance Awards | Three or more awards of $1000 for students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload. |
| Rick and Yasmin Thorpe & Friends Scholarship for Secondary School Graduates | Up to four awards of $2500 each for students graduating from a secondary school located in Penticton or Summerland. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload. |
| Okanagan College Penticton Campus High School Entrance Scholarships | Two awards of $1000 for students entering the first year of full-time study in any university studies, degree, diploma, certificate or Trades Foundation program at the Penticton campus. Students must be registered in a minimum 60% courseload. |
| Johnstone Memorial Award | Two awards of $2400 for students entering full-time study in the social, physical, biological sciences, humanities or visual, practical or performing Arts at the Salmon Arm Campus. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload. |
| Tony Sellar Leadership Entrance Scholarship | One award of approximately $800 for students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies at the Vernon Campus. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload. |
| McGillivray Entrance Award for Business | One award of up to $5500 for student entering the Business Administration degree or diploma program at the Kelowna Campus. Students must be registered in a full 100% courseload. |
| Okanagan College Board of Governors Chairs' Entrance Award | One or more awards of $500 for students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload. |
| Highstreet Skilled Trades Fund | Up to four awards of $6500 each for students entering a full time eligible foundation construction trades program and who have graduated from a BC Secondary School in the last 18 months. Students must be registered in a minimum 60% courseload. |
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