- Program Length4 Years
- CredentialBachelor Degree
- Location OfferedNanaimo
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.
Program Outline
|
Years 1 and 2 |
Credits |
|---|---|
|
KIN 201* - (Human Anatomy) |
3 |
|
KIN 202 - (Dynamics of Motor Skills Acquisition) |
3 |
|
KIN 220* - (Human Physiology) |
3 |
|
KIN 260 - (Foundations of Canadian Sport, Health and Physical Activity) |
3 |
|
KIN 280 - (Physical Growth and Motor Development) |
3 |
|
Nine two–credit KIN Analysis courses |
18 |
|
6 |
|
|
Twenty-one elective credits |
21 |
|
Total Credits |
60 |
* These courses fulfill the Lab/Science requirements for the Education program.
|
Years 3 and 4 |
Credits |
|---|---|
|
KIN 302 - (Applied Exercise Physiology and Prescription) |
3 |
|
KIN 351 - (Human Wellness) |
3 |
|
KIN 371 - (Organization and Administration of Physical Activity) |
3 |
|
KIN 391 - (Research Methods in Kinesiology) |
3 |
|
KIN 400 - (Biomechanics) |
3 |
|
KIN 460 - (Psycho-Social Aspects of Physical Activity) |
3 |
|
KIN 461 - (Applied Leadership in Physical Activity) |
3 |
|
KIN 480 - (Inclusive and Adapted Physical Activity and Sport) |
3 |
|
KIN 491 - (Scholarship in Kinesiology) |
3 |
|
Nine credits of upper–level KIN electives |
9 |
|
Six upper-level elective credits |
6 |
|
Eighteen elective credits |
18 |
|
Total Credits |
60 |
Admission Requirements
Domestic Fees | International Fees
Domestic 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 $153.73 per credit) |
4,611.90 |
|
Student Activity fee (4% of tuition) |
184.48 |
|
Student Services fee (30 credits x $6.79 per credit) |
203.70 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $20.32 per month) |
162.56 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($275 per year) |
275.00 |
|
Approximate cost for books and supplies for one year |
1,500.00 |
|
Total |
6,937.64 |
The Health and Dental Plan fee is in effect only for full-time students at the Nanaimo Campus.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice.
International 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 (2 semesters x $8340 per semester) |
16,680.00 |
|
Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $381.6 per semester) |
763.20 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $20.32 per month) |
162.56 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($275 per year) |
275.00 |
|
Approximate cost for books and supplies for one year |
1,500.00 |
|
Total |
19,380.76 |
The above table is based on 15 credits or less per semester. Additional fees of $695.00 per credit will be applied if taking more than 15 credits per semester.
The Health and Dental Plan fee is in effect only for full-time students at the Nanaimo Campus.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice.
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