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BKin Physical Activity and Health at University of Alberta

University of Alberta, Canada

Programme overview

Physical Activity and Health covers the importance of physical activity for health, fitness and well-being across the lifespan, with emphasis on biological, psychological and sociological factors. It is a major within the interdisciplinary Bachelor of Kinesiology degree.

Faculty: Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Career pathways

Exercise and Fitness Specialist, Fitness and Lifestyle Consultant, Kinesiologist, Personal Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Youth Sport and Physical Activity Research Assistant, Certified Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Therapist, Ergonomist, Public Policy Analyst

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Application information

Entry requirements

Direct entry from high school; Grade 12 prerequisites vary by province and are listed on the programme page. English language proficiency required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate terms are Fall (classes begin September), Winter, Spring and Summer; applications for Fall 2027 and Spring and Summer 2027 admission are open.

Applications for admission, awards and residence open on 1 October 2026; applications for Spring and Summer 2027 admission also open on 1 October 2026. The deadline to submit an application for most programs for Fall 2027 is 1 March 2027 (some programs have extended deadlines). Entrance award application deadline is 10 January 2027. Applications are submitted online at apply.ualberta.ca.

The application fee is non-refundable, mandatory and not waived; international applicants pay $150 ($100 for current or former students). A $5,000 tuition deposit is required to accept an international offer ($1,000 for students already studying in Canada).

Apply through the official page: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/admissions/index.html

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