Program Length
- 4 Years
Credential
- Bachelor Degree
Location Offered
- Nanaimo
The Kinesiology Program
Kinesiology is the art and science of human movement, and at VIU, the Kinesiology program is your foundation for careers in education, research, rehabilitation sciences (occupational therapy, physical therapy, and massage therapy), coaching, personal training, sports management, and administration and many others.
The Kinesiology program provides students with the knowledge and experience to pursue careers in education, fitness/wellness management, movement science, outdoor leadership, rehabilitation sciences, coaching, athlete development, and sports administration. Students will explore the nature of human movement and learn essential skills to improve quality of life through activity and exercise. The program provides a broad foundation in many aspects of kinesiology and exposes students to diverse learning environments and applied experiences including lectures, labs, activity classes, online learning, and applied research and scholarship.
| Years 1 and 2 | Credits |
|---|---|
| KIN 201* - (Human Anatomy) | 4 |
| KIN 202 - (Introduction to Motor Learning and Control) | 3 |
| KIN 203** - (Instructional Strategies for Sport and Physical Education) | 3 |
| KIN 220* - (Human Physiology) | 4 |
| KIN 232 - (Exercise Prescription) | 3 |
| KIN 253 - (Introduction to Nutrition) | 3 |
| KIN 262 - (Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology) | 3 |
| KIN 280 - (Physical Growth and Motor Development) | 3 |
| KIN 291 - (Introduction to Kinesiology) | 3 |
| Five two-credit Kinesiology Activity courses*** | 10 |
| Degree English Requirement | 6 |
| Elective credits**** | 15 |
| Total Credits | 60 |
* These courses fulfill the Lab/Science requirements for the Education program.
** KIN 203 must be taken in the first year of the program.
*** Kinesiology Activity courses are numbered in the 100 level. Two credits each from KIN 222, KIN 270 and KIN 285 may count as activity courses.
**** Elective credits can be from any level (100-400) and from any program area.
| Years 3 and 4 | Credits |
|---|---|
| KIN 391 - (Research Methods in Kinesiology) | 3 |
| KIN 491 - (Scholarship in Kinesiology) | 3 |
| Twenty-four upper-level KIN electives | 24 |
| Elective credits** | 18 |
| Upper-level elective credits*** | 12 |
| Total Credits | 60 |
**Elective credits can be from any level (100-400) and from any program area.
*** Upper-level elective credits are any courses numbered 300 or 400.
- General admission requirements apply.
- A minimum grade of "C+" in English 12, or equivalent.
- A minimum grade of "C+" in Anatomy and Physiology 12, or equivalent.
- Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-calculus 11, or equivalent.
Notes on Admission
- Enrolment in this program is limited. Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program.
- The program has five reserve seats for Indigenous students. Indigenous students can apply for reserve seats by submitting the Access Initiative for Indigenous Students form.
Domestic Fees
Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees
When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.
When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.
Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.
| Fees for One Year* | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (30 credits x $169.73 per credit) | 5,091.90 |
| Student Activity fee (8 months x $20.37 per month) | 162.96 |
| Student Services fee (8 months x $22.49 per month) | 179.92 |
| VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $28.87 per month) | 230.96 |
| Health and Dental Plan fee ($285.00 per year) | 285.00 |
| Approximate cost for books and supplies for one year | 1,500.00 |
| Total | 7,450.74 |
KIN 118, KIN 142, KIN 222, KIN 270, KIN 280, KIN 370, KIN 401, KIN 461, and KIN 491 have an additional lab fee.
The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.
International Fees
Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees
When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.
When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.
Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.
| Fees for One Year* | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (30 credits x $815.77 per credit) | 24,473.10 |
| Student Activity fee (8 months x $20.37 per month) | 162.96 |
| Student Services fee (8 months x $22.49 per month) | 179.92 |
| VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $28.87 per month) | 230.96 |
| Health and Dental Plan fee ($285.00 per year) | 285.00 |
| Approximate cost for books and supplies for one year | 1,500.00 |
| Total | 26,831.94 |
KIN 118, KIN 142, KIN 222, KIN 270, KIN 280, KIN 370, KIN 401, KIN 461, and KIN 491 have an additional lab fee.
The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.
Domestic (Canadian)
| Program Start Date | Accepting Applications | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| to | Nanaimo | ||
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Next Intake(s):
September 8, 2026- The Bachelor of Kinesiology program has one intake each Fall.
Application Fee:
$46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
No
Waitlist:
No
Testing Required:
No
Admissions Officer:
Name: Alana Gaetz Phone: 250.740.6400 Email: alana.gaetz@viu.ca
Chair Contact:
Name: Louis Mattar Email: louis.mattar@viu.ca
Area Contact:
Name: Cherie Anderson Email: cherie.anderson@viu.ca
Co Chair Contact:
Name: Guy Le Masurier, KIN Advisor Phone: 250.740.6252 Email: guy.lemasurier@viu.ca
Document Deadline:
An official interim or final grade in Math 11, English 12, and Biology 12 is required by April 15, 2025 in order for an application to be considered.
Comments:
The early admission document deadline is January 17, 2025. Enrolment in this program is limited. Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program.
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International
| Program Start Date | Accepting Applications | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| to | Nanaimo | ||
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Anticipated intake for someone applying today:
Application Fee:
$153.00
Accepting Late Applications:
No
Waitlist:
No
Testing Required:
No
Admissions Officer:
Name: Alana Gaetz Email: Study@viu.ca
Chair Contact:
Name: Louis Mattar Email: Louis.Mattar@viu.ca
Document Deadline:
The Bachelor of Kiensiology program has one program start date each Fall.
Comments:
Enrolment in this program is limited. Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program the applications will be closed once the enrollment capacity is reached. For prospective international applicants, please send your inquiries to WorldVIU@viu.ca. |
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