Bachelor of Kinesiology at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

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.

Faculty: Health Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Bachelor of Kinesiology program has one intake each Fall. | Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Courses include Introduction to Motor Learning and Control, Exercise Prescription, Introduction to Nutrition, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology, Physical Growth and Motor Development, Introduction to Kinesiology, Research Methods in Kinesiology.

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Entry requirements

General admission requirements apply.; A minimum grade of "C+" in English 12, or equivalent.; A minimum grade of "C+" in Anatomy and Physiology 12, or equivalent.; Completion of Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-calculus 11, or equivalent.; Second year entry; To be eligible for admission to second year, students must have completed a minimum of 26 credits of university courses. Of the 26 credits, students must have completed the following courses with a minimum average GPA of 3.00 (“B”):; Degree English Requirements, specifically, ENGL 115 and either ENGL 125 or ENGL 135. A minimum grade of "C+" is required in each course.; KIN 201 – Human Anatomy and KIN 220 – Human Physiology (or equivalent). A minimum grade of "B" is required in each course.; Two courses (or equivalents) from the following Kinesiology courses. A GPA of 3.00 (“B”) is required for these courses:KIN 202 –...

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

Most programmes start in September; January intake is offered for some bachelor's degrees and other programmes; many programmes offer alternative start dates throughout the year.

The deadline to apply for most undergraduate programs that begin in September is March 31; deadlines for other start dates vary by program.

Extended deadline of August 16, 2026 for Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science; Business Management Certificate, Event Management Certificate, Education Assistant and Community Support Certificate, Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care, Health Care Assistant Certificate and Practical Nursing Diploma list ongoing deadlines.

Applications for most academic programs open October 1 in the year before the program start date (applications for programs beginning September 2027 open October 1, 2026); deadlines vary by program.

Application fee: domestic undergraduate $46.98, domestic graduate $121.86, international all programs $156.06 (non-refundable); no application fee for Adult Basic Education.

Apply through the official page: https://www.viu.ca/apply

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