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Diploma in Sport Science

Canada

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What will I learn?

OVERVIEW

If you want an active career with numerous career pathways, start with a Diploma in Sport Science. You'll gain an expert understanding of exercise physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, motor learning, sport psychology and more.

This interdisciplinary program provides flexibility in career direction, with options to specialize in kinesiology or health and recreation.

Gain practical experience during your studies

Put your skills to work by joining the optional Co-operative Education Program, which alternates semesters of study with paid, full-time work in your field. You’ll earn money while gaining experience, building your resume and getting an employer reference, all before you graduate.

CAREER PATHWAYS

A Diploma in Sport Science qualifies you for a variety of careers in sports, recreation and wellness. If you use the diploma to transfer into a related university degree program, many more career opportunities will be available to you. The Sport Science Diploma allows you to transfer into the third year of a number of degree programs:

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science and Technology

Study options

Full Time (4 semesters)

Tuition fees
CAD$18,360.00 (11,06,691) per year
Application deadline

Expected May, October 2023

Start date

Expected September 2023

Venue

Coquitlam Campus

1250 Pinetree Way,

COQUITLAM,

British Columbia (BC),

V3B 7X3, Canada

Full Time (4 semesters)

Tuition fees
CAD$18,360.00 (11,06,691) per year
Application deadline

Expected May, October 2023

Start date

Expected September 2023

Venue

Douglas College

New Westminster Campus,

700 Royal Avenue,

NEW WESTMINSTER,

British Columbia (BC),

V3M 5Z5, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

  • High school graduation OR 19 years of age by the end of the first month of studies in the semester of entry to Douglas College; and
  • Minimum overall grade average of 60% (or equivalent) in the final year of high school; and
  • Minimum final grade of “C” or 60% (or equivalent) in Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent for most programs

A) Minimum Academic Admission Requirements: Secondary Applicants

  1. General College Admission Requirements; and
  2. English 12 with a minimum grade of "C," or approved substitution; and
  3. Foundations of Math 11 with a minimum grade of "C," Pre-Calculus 11 with a minimum grade of "C," or approved equivalent; and
  4. Three grade 11 or 12 courses with a minimum grade of "C." (note 3)

B) Minimum Academic Admission Requirements: Post-secondary Applicants (Note: Students who have completed 12 or more university transferable credits will be considered as post-secondary applicants.)

  1. General College Admission Requirements and
  2. English 12 with a minimum grade of "C," or approved substitution; and
  3. Foundations of Math 11 with a minimum grade of "C," Pre-Calculus 11 with a minimum grade of "C," or approved equivalent; and
  4. Minimum post-secondary GPA of 2.33 (minimum 12 credits).

English Language Proficiency:

B.C. high school English 12: minimum grade C.
TOEFL: iBT minimum score 83.
IELTS (Academic Module): minimum overall score 6.5. For post-degree and post-baccalaureate diploma programs, minimum score of 6.0 for each band.
Successful completion of four courses at ACE Level 2 and three courses at ACE Level 3 at Douglas College.

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