Graduate Diploma in Professional Kinesiology

Graduate Diploma in Professional Kinesiology is a Diploma program taught at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Canada. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (12-month time-frame) options.

The Graduate Diploma in Professional Kinesiology at Lakehead University provides professional training and clinical skill upgrading for current and future practitioners of Kinesiology. Students gain advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to help prepare them to work within the scope of practice of a Kinesiologist. The program includes assessment skills related to peripheral and spinal joints, exercise prescription for healthy individuals and those with chronic disease, and communication and leadership in ergonomics and disability management.

The program is offered over a 12-month time-frame commencing in September. Students enroll full-time and complete course work as required. It includes four online courses that run consecutively and four 5-day on-site practical courses, with options to live in Thunder Bay or attend the practical courses from an alternate location while maintaining employment.

The diploma also includes a 200-hour practicum placement. Content includes business, ethics, and risk management related to kinesiology.

The minimum requirements for admission in Graduate Diploma in Professional Kinesiology at Lakehead University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Lakehead University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Lakehead University as pre-requiste for admission in Graduate Diploma in Professional Kinesiology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Applicants for admission must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute as well as show evidence of scholarly achievement.

• Except where otherwise stated in the Admission Requirements of a particular program, degree students must have a four year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent.
• A minimum grade of B, or Second Class, Upper Division, is required.
• The National Diploma and Higher National Diploma are not recognized for admission to a graduate-level program.
• An applicant holding a degree other than one in the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered on the basis of courses taken and academic standing.
• In addition to the general admission requirements for Masters programs, students must have successfully completed a four-year degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics or a related degree, with a minimum of 70% overall average based on their last 20 half-courses or equivalent.
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission. No candidate will be admitted unless the academic unit recommends admission. All applicants will be advised by the Office of Graduate Studies in writing of their admission status.
• Please note that when applying you will be asked to provide two references. One of these should be professional and one should be academic.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/graduate/programs/diploma/kinesiology/node/15615

51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.