Kinesiology Diploma

Completion of Kinesiology Diploma program makes graduates eligible for careers as and assistants in fitness centres, leisure centres, senior citizen/retirement complexes, colleges and universities, the private and business sector and provincial, national and international sport associations and events. 

Admission Requirements

The Kinesiology Diploma requires passing grades and an overall average of 60 percent in the following Alberta Education high school courses or equivalents. For course groups, refer to the Classification of Alberta Education Courses.

• English 30
• Two subjects from Group A or C
• One subject from Group C
• One subject from Group B, C, or Physical Education 30
• Only one language other than English will be accepted

Mature Student Admission

If applicants are 21 years of age or older, by the first day of classes of the term in which admission in sought and do not have a high school diploma, they may still be eligible for admission as a Non-Matriculated Adult (NMA).  Admission to the Kinesiology Diploma program requires passing grades and an overall average of 60 percent on the following Alberta Education high school courses or equivalents:

• English 30, and
• One other 30-level subject from Group A or C (Biology 30 recommended)

Regardless of admission requirements, applicants must still have the high school prerequisites to the courses they require or wish to take in their program.

Part-Time Student Admission

Students may enrol in up to two courses without admission to the program. Upon successful completion of two courses, if students wish to continue in the program, they will be expected to apply to the program and meet all admission requirements. Once students have met all admission requirements and received admission to the program, they will be granted credit for courses successfully completed prior to admission.

Additional Information

Students of PEAK
Students enrolled in fitness programs are eligible for membership in Students of PEAK (SPEAK), the organization of physical education students. See information about this student organization in the Bachelor of Physical Education section of this calendar. Executive members of SPEAK may be eligible for co-curricular recognition.

Program Curriculum

First year (30 credits)

• DA1000 The Spectrum of Dance in Society (3)
• PE1000 Structural Anatomy (3)
• PE1015 Essentials of Human Physiology (3)
• PE1030 Integrative Human Physiology (3)
• PE1040 Introduction to Sociocultural Aspects of Leisure and Sport (3)
• PE1050 Introduction Sports Administration (3)
• PE1090 Statistics, Measurement and Evaluation (3)
• PE2200 Introduction to Personal Physical Fitness (3)
• PY1040 Basic Psychological Processes (3)
• Physical Activity (PA), Physical Education (PE), or UT option (3)

Second year (30 credits)

• Junior English (6)
• PE2000 Exercise Physiology (3)
• PE2030 Skill Acquisition and Performance (3)
• PE2040 Leisure and Sport in Canadian Society: Historical Perspectives (3)
• PE2060 Biomechanics (3)
• PE2070 Physical Education and Leisure for Special Populations (3)
• PE2400 Sports Injuries (3)
• PE3030 Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (3) or PE3070 Human Growth and Motor Development (3)
• Physical Activity (PA) option (3)

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a Diploma in Kinesiology students must successfully complete all program requirements. If students meet these requirements, they may apply to graduate. 

University Transfer

Acceptance into any University program, once students have completed their studies at GPRC, is normally based on their course selection and their academic standing.  Courses vary from institution to institution and are often evaluated on a case-by-case basis.  Early contact with the school students are applying to is encouraged and close consultation with a GPRC Advisor is advisable. All post-secondary Kinesiology programs are slightly different.  Therefore students may be required to pick up courses, depending on where they apply.  Most receiving institutions will transfer a maximum of 60 credits from GPRC.

University of Alberta
To be considered for admission to the University of Alberta as a transfer applicant, students must present a minimum GPA of 2.0 or equivalent based on a minimum of 24 transferable credits. Possession of a minimum GPA does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants must also possess all High School admission requirements or equivalent.

Students who transfer with less than 24 transfer credits will be considered High School Applicants to the University and will require an overall average of 70% in the high school courses required for admission.

Students may complete up to two years (60 credits) of appropriate course work. The courses within the Kinesiology Diploma program are the required courses for the first two years of the Bachelor of Kinesiology with the University of Alberta.

Other Universities
Please consult with an advisor for details on programs and requirements at other institutions.