Are you passionate about exercise, sport, health, and human movement? Consider the Kinesiology program. Kinesiology is the study of the human body in motion and is a growing field that offers a variety of careers and educational opportunities.
As one of our instructors is a certified Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Exercise Physiologist and Personal Trainer instructor/examiner, you can also be eligible for CSEP Personal Training certification at the end of your second year – a year ahead of students at many other institutions.
Career Info and Pathways
A Kinesiology diploma, combined with further education, can be applicable to a very wide variety of career options, such as a:
Physiotherapist *
Kinesiologist / Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment
Occupational Therapist *
Coach
Health Policy Researcher, Consultant / Program Officer
Massage therapist *
High Opportunity Career
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
College of the Rockies
2700 College Way,
Cranbrook,
British Columbia (BC),
V1C 5L7, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
20 January 2025
Start date
January 2025
College of the Rockies
2700 College Way,
Cranbrook,
British Columbia (BC),
V1C 5L7, Canada
Minimum 65% in either English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
Either Foundations of Math 11, Pre-Calculus 11, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12, MATH 080, or equivalent.
To take BIOL 101 either BIOL 090, Biology 12, Anatomy & Physiology 12, or equivalent is required.
Minimum 65% in Anatomy and Physiology 12 is required to take KNES 200 without taking KNES 190.
Either Anatomy & Physiology 12, or Life Sciences 11 is required to take KNES 205 without taking KNES 190/KNES 200 or BIOL 181/101.
English Language Proficiency Requirements:
TOEFL iBT – TOEFL Internet-based test: Overall 80 with minimum 13 in Reading, 21 in Writing, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking
IELTS Academic – International English language testing system: Direct entry academic program requirements: Overall 6.0 with no band less than 6.0; Conditional admit requirements: Overall 6.0 with no band less than 5.5; English Language Program pathway: Less than 6.0 overall
CAEL-CE – Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test: Computer Edition (CE) score of 60 overall (no sub-score less than 60)
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): PTE Academic – Academic overall 56
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The college offers hands-on learning experiences, small class sizes, and supportive faculty staff who are dedicated to helping students succeed.
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