Are you passionate about exercise, sport, health, and human movement? Consider the Kinesiology program. Kinesiology is the study of the human body in motion and is a growing field that offers a variety of careers and educational opportunities.

A certificate or diploma in Kinesiology can start you on the path towards a career as a:

Physiotherapist

Kinesiologist

Exercise physiologist

Occupational therapist

Personal or athletic trainer

Coach or instructor

Health care consultant

Massage therapist

Sport psychologist or sociologist

Biomechanics specialist

Most Kinesiology courses are delivered in the classroom with some available online. You can choose to take either the one-year certificate or the two-year diploma – both of which transfer into Kinesiology degree programs throughout Western Canada (we recommend working with an Education Advisor for credit transfer).

As one of our instructors is a certified Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Exercise Physiologist and Personal Trainer instructor/examiner, you can also be eligible for CSEP Personal Training certification at the end of your second year – a year ahead of students at many other institutions.

Located in the Kootenay Rocky Mountains of southeastern British Columbia, College of the Rockies offers learning and lifestyle opportunities to students to match the spectacular campus setting. Its Main Campus and Gold Creek Campus are located in Cranbrook in British Columbia, while there are regional campuses in Creston, Fernie, Golden, Invermere, and Kimberley, which offer unique programs and courses. 

The college is composed of a team of talented, dedicated professionals who put students first. 

With the vision to create and deliver the most personal student experience in Canada, College of the Rockies values the following:

• From the front door to the classroom, they are passionate about their commitment to take personal interests in discovering what motivates and excites each student.
• Whether student, co-worker, or community member, they look for and nurture each other's potential. They approach each other with kindness and take care of the future and the future of their communities. They celebrate each other's histories and accomplishments, and believe that “when others do better, we all do better.”
• They listen first so as to foster each other's success. They believe, by improving their listening, they can improve their learning, their relationships, and productivity, while minimizing conflict and misunderstanding.
• By being open-minded for learning, being ready for change, and being able to view things in new ways, they can better support the people around to grow and learn well.

College of the Rockies offers Academic and Career/Technical Programs, including Business Management, Tourism Management, Engineering, and Fine Arts. It also offers Graduate Certificate and Diploma programs to suit your preferences and career goals.