Bachelor of Kinesiology

Vancouver Island University

In the VIU Kinesiology program you use state-of-the-art equipment to explore the art and science of human movement. And you gain the skills to build a career in rehabilitation sciences making a big impact on people's health and well-being. In this program you spend a lot of time being active with your peers, learning outside the classroom. You are part of a community built on the bond of sport and activity. And you study how physical activity and exercise help to improve physical and mental health and wellness. You study with highly funded and award-winning teachers and researchers. Our small class size means you learn directly from highly qualified academics. So you gain more in-depth knowledge and a stronger foundation for your career. VIU is one of the top kinesiology programs in BC if you want to get into a competitive graduate program like physical therapy and medicine. Our grads have high success rates with grad school applications. In this program you explore the nature of human movement and learn essential skills to improve quality of life through activity and exercise. You gain a broad foundation in many aspects of kinesiology. Your studies take place in many different learning environments including lectures, labs, activity classes and online learning. You also take part in applied research and scholarship.

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