📖Introduction

Capilano University is a public university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia. It was founded in 1968 and offers a range of programs including arts and sciences, business and professional studies, and education, health, and human development. The university has over 12,000 students.

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📚About the Program

The Kinesiology diploma program at Capilano University gives you training in a field that will enable you to create practical, workable solutions that help people live their healthiest lives. The Diploma of Kinesiology program is still available to students; however, diploma applicants should apply to the Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree program where they have the option to exit the Degree program at the end of year two with a Diploma credential. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Required Courses

First Year
Total credits: 30.00

Required:
ENGL 100 University Writing Strategies 3.00 credits
KINE 103 Active Health 3.00 credits
KINE 125 Introduction to Leadership in Health and Physical Activity 3.00 credits
KINE 151 Biomechanics 3.00 credits
KINE 161 Leisure and Sport in Society 3.00 credits
KINE 190 Human Physiology I 3.00 credits
KINE 191 Human Physiology II 3.00 credits
Choose 9.00 credits of electives:
KINE Kinesiology 100 or 200-level 3.00 credits
Electives 100 or 200-level (excluding KINE) 6.00 credits

Second Year
Total credits: 30.00

Required:
CMNS 220 Advanced Business Writing 3.00 credits
KINE 206 Applications of Functional Anatomy 3.00 credits
KINE 230 Human Motor Behaviour I 3.00 credits
KINE 231 Mental Theories in Sport and Exercise 3.00 credits
KINE 261 Health, Policy and Society 3.00 credits
KINE 275 Exercise Physiology 3.00 credits
KINE 296 Kinesiology Career Seminar Series 3.00 credits
Choose 9.00 credits of electives:
KINE Kinesiology 100 or 200-level 3.00 credits
Electives 100-level or higher (excluding KINE) 6.00 credits
Total program credits: 60.00

Learning outcomes
Effectively communicate - in written and oral forms - using appropriate health and kinesiology terminology where applicable.
Describe how physical, social and psychological factors impact the health of an individual and community.
Collect, evaluate and interpret health and kinesiology research data
Assess, design and implement health, fitness and educational programs.
Utilize technology to analyze health and human movement.
Demonstrate professional behavior and ethics.

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🏫About Capilano University

Capilano University is a public university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was established in 1968 as a community college and became a university in 2008. Capilano University offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programs, diplomas, and certificates in fields such as business, education, health, arts and sciences, and more. It also offers English language programs for international students. The university has a diverse student body of approximately 12,000 students, including both Canadian and international students from over 80 different countries. Capilano University is known for its small class sizes, personalized learning experiences, and hands-on approach to education. The university has modern facilities including state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and studios, as well as on-campus housing options for students. It also has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

1,015 RMB

Tuition fee:

24,697 USD per year

49,394 USD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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