Kinesiologists are health professionals who have specialized knowledge in human movement. They help people find ways to improve their ability to move, such as reducing chronic pain, providing exercise therapy or overcoming old injuries. They also work with people to enhance performance in activities such as health and fitness programs and sports.

Education

Individuals must complete a bachelor’s degree program.

For B.C. program information, visit:

• Camosun College 
  • Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership, Exercise & Wellness Specialization
  • Bachelor of Athletic and Exercise Therapy
• Douglas College
  • Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching – Concentration in Kinesiology
• Simon Fraser University
  • Kinesiology Major with the Active Health and Rehabilitation concentration 
• University of British Columbia 
  • Kelowna campus (UBC-Okanagan): Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Concentration in Clinical Exercise Physiology
  • Vancouver campus:  Bachelor of Kinesiology - Health Science Stream (KINH)
• University of the Fraser Valley
  • Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree – Exercise Science Specialization
• University of Victoria
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Kinesiology

Above are approved university and college programs through the B.C. Association of Kinesiologists. 

Programs with transfer credits(potential to be applied to a bachelor’s degree program – please check with local advisors)

• College of New Caledonia
• College of the Rockies
• Langara College
• Okanagan College
• Selkirk College