At Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Canada, Graduate Diploma in Professional Kinesiology is offered as a postgraduate diploma in Physiotherapy programme. The programme runs for 12 months, delivered in a hybrid format.
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Diploma
Field:Physiotherapy
Duration: 12 months
Delivery: Hybrid
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: lakeheadu.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Professional Kinesiology is a postgraduate diploma from Lakehead University providing professional training and clinical skill upgrading for current and future Kinesiology practitioners. It builds advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience intended to prepare graduates to work within the scope of practice of a Kinesiologist. The diploma runs over a 12-month time-frame commencing in September and combines four online courses, taken consecutively, with four five-day on-site practical courses and a 200-hour practicum placement, based at the Thunder Bay campus. This structure lets students live in Thunder Bay or in another location and travel in for the on-site components, and it may allow students to continue working while completing the diploma. Admission requires a four-year degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, or a related field, with a minimum 70% overall average on the applicant's last 20 half-courses or equivalent.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a four-year degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, or a related degree, with a minimum of 70% overall average based on their last 20 half-courses or equivalent. Applicants must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute demonstrating scholarly achievement, and must provide two references, one professional and one academic.
