The Department of Kinesiology includes a variety of instructors from different backgrounds and areas of expertise. We provide a comfortable, welcoming environment while maintaining rigorous academic standards to ensure our students succeed in their goals whether they involve university transfer, a Langara diploma, or simply increased knowledge in our field.
We strive to approach teaching in a multi-faceted manner which includes traditional lecture style presentations augmented by group work, real-life practical experience, hands-on classroom and laboratory participation, and laboratory data collection and analysis sessions. We offer excellent teaching, smaller class sizes, and hands-on experiential learning.
Our teaching focuses on a broad number of topics in the area of human movement science and how they relate to a number of subjects including anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, growth and development, fitness training, sport psychology, health education, coaching, sport medicine, strength and conditioning, sport history, and sociology of sport.
Our faculty takes pride in being knowledgeable in our respective teaching areas, with many instructors having doctoral degrees and actively researching within their area of expertise. We are also active in the community with associations including BC Sports Medicine Council, the National Coaching Certification Program, BC Parks and Recreation Association and Sport BC.
All students are able to access the gym during open gym hours. The schedule can be found here.
Open lab schedule
Open lab sessions are offered in person (located in G109a and G103). Please refer to Brightspace or ask your instructor for more information.
Open labs (January 13–April 3, 2025) excluding stat holidays and unless otherwise posted.
- Mondays at 10:30 am–2:20 pm G109a
- Anatomy and Physiology; Biomechanics; Human Motor Behaviour; Exercise Physiology
- Thursdays at 12:30–2:20 pm G103
- Anatomy and Physiology; Biomechanics; Exercise Physiology
- Thursdays at 2:30–4:20 pm G109a
- Anatomy and Physiology; Biomechanics; Exercise Physiology
Academic Success Centre study hubs
Study in Groups – Sip Coffee – Succeed Together
Looking to get a head start in your studies? Join our weekly in-person study hubs. The hubs are free study groups to help you stay focused with peer support. Snacks and coffee will also be available to keep your energy level up. A chance to win a $50 gift card if you attend three or more!
Starts Jan 30 and runs every Thursday 1:30–3:30 pm in Room L216
Questions? Ask us here.
academicsupport [at] langara.ca (Get academic support)
