Physical Education Diploma at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

Take your passion for fitness to the next level with VIU’s Physical Education Diploma program. The program offers active instruction and hands-on learning. You’ll graduate with the skills to work in health, wellness, fitness and performance roles.

Faculty: Education | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | 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.

Career pathways

Graduates of VIU’s Physical Education Diploma program have found employment in: Roles include Numerous health and fitness related industries including:Spas; Aerobic/fitness centres; Wellness centres; Municipal parks and recreation programs including:Summer camps; Swimming pools; Parks and recreation programs; Other sports programming including:Private athletic clubs; Squash and racquetball clubs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of Kinesiology is required for entry into the Physical Education Diploma.; 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.; Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-calculus 11, or equivalent.; Notes on Admission; Enrolment in the Bachelor of Kinesiology is limited. Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program.; Application and admission into this Bachelor of Kinesiology program does not guarantee enrolment into any specific courses. Registration into the courses listed is based upon availability and completed course prerequisites.

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.

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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