Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Program Description
Looking for a career that is exciting, fulfilling and not only gets you in shape, but gives you the knowledge to know how to do it! The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology is the program for you.
With people focusing on physical activity like never before, career opportunities in kinesiology are boundless. Take the first two years of your Kinesiology degree at Keyano College, taking advantage of small class sizes and accessible instructors.
Admission Requirements
Program Outcomes
Graduates from the program will be able to:
Completion of the Kinesiology program makes you eligible for careers:
Fitness and Health Promotion,
Leisure centers,
Occupational therapy
Provincial, national and international sport associations
Athletic therapy
Sport sciences
Personal fitness training
Recreational therapy
Fitness consulting
Coaching
What Kinesiologists do:
Assess fitness levels,
Plan activity programs,
Design work spaces,
Help seniors find healthy physical activities,
Work with cardiac patients,
Teach athletes to improve their performance,
Devise rehabilitation programs for people with movement problems.
Program Structure
Year 1
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
6 credits of Junior English | ||
Introductory University Chemistry I | 3 | |
Organic Chemistry I | 3 | |
Introduction to Personal Health and Well Being | 3 | |
Elementary Calculus I | 3 | |
Structural Anatomy | 3 | |
Essentials of Human Physiology | 3 | |
Integrative Human Physiology | 3 | |
Introduction to Sociocultural Aspects of | 3 | |
Leisure and Sport | ||
Year 2
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
Introductory Biochemistry | 3 | |
Exercise Physiology | 3 | |
Skill Acquisition and Performance | 3 | |
Biomechanics | 3 | |
Sport Injuries | 3 | |
Introduction to Sport Administration | 3 | |
Leisure and Sport in Canadian Society: | ||
Historical Perspectives | 3 | |
Physical Activity and Leisure for Special Populations | 3 | |
Option - NUTR 100 | Nutrition and Wellbeing | 3 |
Option - PEDS 307 | Human Growth and Motor Development | 3 |
Transferability
Students intending to transfer to other institutions should consult the receiving institution as standards may vary.
Transfer information on each course is available at the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfers.