Educating and training more than 20,500 people each year in a diverse array of programs, Okanagan College is the region’s largest higher education institution. Offerings range from bachelor's degrees to diplomas, trades, vocational training, professional development, corporate training, and adult basic education, giving students a step up in their careers.

Growth is inevitable, and we’ve crafted an intentional Strategic Plan to see us to 2020 in the healthiest and most dynamic way possible. With the lives of our students and the community at the forefront of our mission, we recognize the importance of having an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.

Educating and training more than 20,500 people each year in a diverse array of programs, Okanagan College is the region’s largest higher education institution. Offerings range from bachelor's degrees to diplomas, trades, vocational training, professional development, corporate training, and adult basic education, giving students a step up in their careers. Initiatives Growth is inevitable, and we’ve crafted an intentional Strategic Plan to see us to 2020 in the healthiest and most dynamic way possible. With the lives of our students and the community at the forefront of our mission, we recognize the importance of having an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.

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Kinesiology is an academic discipline that involves the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life. It includes areas of study such as exercise science, athletic training, socio-cultural analyses of sports and society, sport and exercise psychology, fitness leadership, physical education-teacher education, and pre-professional training for physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, and other health-related fields. The Kinesiology Diploma program helps students build skills that they can apply to a variety of career options in fitness, recreation, sport, education, and health. Course credits transfer towards Bachelor's degree programs in British Columbia and elsewhere. Students develop skills for general employability and academic success including information literacy, written and oral communication, numeracy and computer skills, critical and creative thinking, leadership and interpersonal skills, and professional skills. Students may become eligible to apply for industry credentials during or after program completion. External agencies may require students to complete additional written examinations and/or practical competency evaluations and pay additional fees. The department website includes links to relevant agencies.

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