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BA/BS in Professional Kinesiology

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2027 #312

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BA/BS in Professional Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada is a bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,263 per credit (CAD 221 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Physiotherapy
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 221 / credit
International tuition: CAD 1,263 / credit

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Program details

Overview

The Professional Kinesiology certificate, offered by the Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University, is a coordinated program of study for the settings in which kinesiologists typically work. It builds knowledge of human body function alongside practical skills in exercise assessment and prescription across health, fitness, performance, and rehabilitation contexts. The certificate can be completed full-time or part-time, on campus at the Burnaby campus, and is normally completed within five years of admission. Required core courses include BPK 110, 143, 180W, 241, 303, 310, 326, 340, and 343, plus one elective from BPK 405, 443, or 481. Graduation also requires a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate, a current First Aid certificate, student membership in the BC Association of Kinesiologists, relevant external personal-training certifications, and eight months of co-operative education in a related field.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Students must first be admitted to Simon Fraser University through the standard undergraduate admission process, then submit a completed program approval form to the Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology academic advisor for formal acceptance into the certificate. No specific minimum grade point average is stated for entry into the certificate itself, though a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average, calculated on courses counting toward the certificate, is required to graduate.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About Simon Fraser University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1965
Students: 37,000
QS rank: #312
Programs: 476
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Professional Kinesiology award?

Simon Fraser University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Physiotherapy on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in Professional Kinesiology cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 1,263 per credit (CAD 221 per credit for local students).

Can BA/BS in Professional Kinesiology be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Simon Fraser University.

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