Bachelor's in Kinesiology

Kinesiology is a Bachelor program taught at Victor Valley College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Bachelor of Kinesiology degree studies movement and the science of human movement, including anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and the social side of sport. Students explore how human movement shapes health, performance, and quality of life. The program is accredited by the Canadian Council of University Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators (CCUPEKA).

Learning uses small classes and hands-on labs, with a balance of theory and practice. A sample degree timeline includes required introductory courses, lab work, and certification in Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED (Intermediate). Opportunities include becoming a teaching assistant, completing a degree complement option, and choosing to complete an honours program. Study abroad is available.

Students can focus on areas such as Health Promotion, Wellness and Health Behaviour Change, Adapted Physical Activity, or Teaching, Leadership and Coaching. After graduation, the program prepares students for careers in sport, science, healthcare, and related fields.

Modules

• KINE 1013 FOUNDATIONS
• KINE 1213 GROWTH & MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
• KINE 1413 HUMAN ANATOMY I
• COMM 1013 COMMUNICATION FOR KINESIOLOGY
• BIOL 1853 APPLIED HUMAN BIOLOGY 1
• BIOL 1863 APPLIED HUMAN BIOLOGY 2
• KINE 1113 RESEARCH METHODS
• KINE 1333 CARE AND PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES
• KINE 1243 HISTORICAL ASPECTS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORT
• MATH 1253 STATISTICS

The minimum requirements for admission in Kinesiology at Victor Valley College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Victor Valley College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Victor Valley College as pre-requiste for admission in Kinesiology.

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

• For admission to Acadia University: complete high school. Exceptions may be made for very capable students to enter following their penultimate high school year.
• Applicants from Bermuda College: articulation agreement; students may receive transfer credit; students applying for transfer credit must include course descriptions with their application.
• Applicants from an American education system: Grade 12 English; Four additional Grade 12 or senior high school (college preparatory) level courses; Required overall average of B or better.
• Applicants from the International Baccalaureate program: IB Diploma including IB English with an overall score of 24 or better.
• Students admitted with an IB Diploma score of 30 or higher receive 30 hours of university credit.
• Students who have completed IB courses but do not possess the diploma will be considered based on their coursework; Acadia gives individual credit for IB certificate courses completed at the higher level with grades of 5, 6 or 7.

Please check detail of study units at https://www2.acadiau.ca/academics/undergraduate/kinesiology.html

• Medicine and Health Science
• Teaching and Coaching
• Athletic Therapy
• Clinical Exercise Physiology
• High Performance Training
• Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or Rehabilitation Sciences
• Graduate Studies (research or masters)

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.