The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

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Health Promotion

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Faculty:School of Health and Exercise Sciences
Degree:Bachelor; Co-op
Field of Study:Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $5,617
International: $42,396
Careers:Kinesiologists

Description:

Human Kinetics focuses on the biophysical and psychosocial dimensions of human movement. The first two years of study are common to each stream of concentration, with your Major determined at the start of the third year.

The Community Health Promotion concentration takes a preventive approach to studying the concepts of active living and lifestyle management in individuals and communities. This concentration focuses on the role of nutrition, exercise programs, and informal activity in population health promotion. Potential careers include health promotion program officers, health care consultants, corporate health programmers, health educators, lifestyle coaches, and active living coordinators, among others.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*70
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Physics  or  Grade12 Chemistry 
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions  or  Grade12 Precalculus 
You must be a third-year student enrolled in full-time studies with a cumulative academic average of 70 per cent in order to qualify for co-op.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 10, 2021