Bachelor of Kinesiology Capilano University

Program Description

Build the skills to help people live healthier lives in the Bachelor of Kinesiology program at Capilano University. As Canada’s population ages and becomes more health-conscious, the career opportunities for people with a background in kinesiology are stronger than ever. Growing career paths include exercise kinesiology, physiology, health promotion and leadership, personal training and more. During the program, you’ll take courses in a variety of disciplines relating to health, including anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, leadership, health promotion, career and professional preparation, research methods and ethics. Starting in your third year, you’ll choose your specialization: exercise science or health promotion. From here, you will expand your knowledge in advanced courses in your area of interest while being supported and mentored one-on-one by CapU’s expert faculty. Before you graduate, you’ll take part 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.

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