Kinesiology

The Kinesiology Program (formerly Human Kinetics) at Langara College is a two-year university-transfer program that allows students to continue toward the completion of a university degree in disciplines such as kinesiology, physical education, human kinetics, or other interdisciplinary studies.

The Program

The Kinesiology Program requirements may be met through part-time or full-time study. A wide selection of first and second year courses are offered in the fall and spring semesters and select courses are also offered during the summer semester. Students may begin their studies in any of the three semesters.

First and second year topics include:

• Exercise physiology
• Functional anatomy
• Motor learning and control
• Sport psychology
• Sports medicine
• Biomechanics
• Fitness and training
• Growth and development
• Health and lifestyles
• Leisure and sport studies 

FAQs

How do I apply for the Kinesiology Program at Langara?

Kinesiology is an ‘open-enrollment’ program, students apply to the College and upon acceptance, can then register for Kinesiology (and other) courses. The earlier you apply, the better your registration priority and opportunity to get seats in the classes you want! For more information regarding admission to Langara, please visit the Kinesiology admission requirements page.

The Kinesiology Department is part of the Arts & Science/University transfer program at Langara College. If you are already a registered student at Langara, you can enroll in KINS courses, provided seats are available and that you have obtained any relevant prerequisites.

In what order should I take the Kinesiology courses to achieve my diploma?

Courses can be taken in any order, except for those courses requiring specific prerequisites. Courses such as KINS 1100 & KINS 1120 provide an introductory overview to the area of Kinesiology. This introduction to the basic concepts relating to Kinesiology will help students with courses such as KINS 1110 & KINS 1131. Alternatively, courses such as KINS 2215 involve more detailed math and biology concepts, students without this background may wish to take these courses in later semesters.