Diploma in Kinesiology and Sport Studies

Study the science of human movement and its components and receive a strong foundation to pursue a promising career in health and wellness. The Kinesiology and Sport Studies program focuses on a specialization in fitness and health promotion. Movement is part of our everyday lives, as we work, play sports, feed ourselves and socialize. Kinesiology is the multidisciplinary study of human body movement. At RDP, the Kinesiology and Sport Studies Diploma program specializes in fitness and health promotion for the general population.

The evolving healthcare field and the shift in perspective toward the exercise is medicine approach creates an opportunity for professionals with the expertise to design and implement fitness programs to achieve improvements in health.

In this program, the study of human body movement will focus on anatomical, physiological, psychological, nutritional, and mechanical knowledge with a specific focus on assessment and prescription of exercise to achieve positive health-related outcomes for the general population. With this broad understanding of health and fitness, you can promote wellness through the development of healthy lifestyle habits.

Students applying to Kinesiology and Sport Studies must have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

ELA 30-1, or equivalent

Biology 30, or equivalent)

2 subjects from Group A or C, or equivalent

1 subject from Group B, C, or Physical Education 30 (5 credit), or Recreation Leadership (REC) Advanced Level-Career and Technology, or equivalent

Group A Aboriginal Studies 30 English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 Social Studies 30-1 Language 30 or 35 (other than English)

Group B Art 30 Art 31 Band 35 Choir 35 Dance 35 Drama 30 Music 35 Performing Arts 35A Note: Other 5-credit Fine Arts and/or Advanced Level CTS courses may be considered.

Group C Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 Mathematics 31 Physics 30 Science 30 Five credits of Advanced Level Computer Science (CSE)

*Mathematics 30-2 is acceptable for admission as a Group C subject, however only one of Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 30-2 may be used for admission purposes.

*Only one Language other than English is accepted for admission.

NOTE: After completing your diploma and if you are applying to transfer to the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, you must present ELA 30-1, Biology 30, Mathematics 30-1 and Chemistry 30 for admission. For the U of C - Exercise and Health Physiology Major - Math 30-1 (minimum grade of 70%) is required. Math 31 is recommended. For the U of C - Biomechanics Major - Mathematics 30-1 (minimum grade of 70%) and Math 31 are required, Physics 30 is recommended.

NOTE: If you are applying to the University of Alberta Bachelor of Science Kinesiology (BScKin), admission to this program requires the following high school subject requirements ELA 30-1, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 30-1, Physics 30, and one of Biology 30 or Physical Education 30 (5 credits) or approved 35 level equivalent (5 credit), including Exercise Science 35, Sports Medicine 35 or Sport Performance 35.

IELTS Academic - 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 on each band score
TOEFL iBT - 92
TOEFL PBT - 580