Kinesiology
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Why choose Kinesiology at UVic?
Kinesiology at UVic prepares you for careers in health, sport, rehabilitation, and further professional study through a strong science foundation and hands-on experience from day one. You’ll study how the human body moves, adapts, and performs — and learn how to apply that knowledge in real-world settings.
What sets UVic apart:
- A science-based kinesiology degree with extensive labs, practicums and research opportunities
- Early and ongoing hands-on learning, not just theory
- Clear pathways to careers in health, fitness, rehabilitation and graduate or professional programs
Hands-on learning
- Practicums: Get career-ready with over 100 hours of supervised practicum experience in real health and fitness environments.
- Human anatomy labs: Study the human body in labs using skeletons, fresh tissue dissections, models and digital tools.
- Human physiology labs: Explore how your body’s energy systems work through hands-on testing, data collection and exercise analysis.
- Analyze biomechanics: Use high-speed video and wearable sensors to study and improve movement.
- Exercise prescription: Design personalized exercise programs based on individual goals, abilities, and health needs.
- Motor learning research: Study how people acquire and refine movement skills — from beginners to elite performers.
- Sports psychology: Learn how psychological factors influence physical health, motivation and athletic performance.
Earn while you learn
Co-operative Education (Co-op)
- Through UVic’s Co-op program, you’ll apply what you learn in paid, career-related positions that count toward your degree—and give you a head start after graduation.
- Co-op is available to everyone, including international students with co-op work permits.
- On average, 70 percent of UVic Co-op students graduate with a job offer already in hand.
- Unlike at some universities, at UVic, you don’t have to compete for a spot in Co-op.
Inspiring courses
- Multidisciplinary Foundations of Physical Activity
- Exercise Prescription
Path to medical school
A UVic Kinesiology degree is a great first step toward medical school and other health-related professions. This degree provides a strong scientific base with courses in human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and neuroscience. You can also customize your studies by choosing electives in health, science and beyond — tailoring your degree to fit your goals.Career possibilities
- Kinesiologist
- Physiotherapist
- Fitness assessor
- Recreation and sports program service director
- Sports medicine physician
Career outcomes
All UVic co-op students
- 70% of co-op students graduated with a job offer in hand
- 42% of eligible students took part in co-op
- 16% of these students found their post-graduation position because of their co-op experience
All UVic grads
- 48% of graduating students received a job offer before graduation
- 83% found career-related positions in their chosen field
- 48% received a salary of more than $50,000 a year
- 52% found work in Greater Victoria
Admission
Apply directly to this program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
If you've already completed courses in a post-secondary diploma or degree program, you must apply as a transfer student for Year 2 entry.
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Tuition rates effective May 1, 2025 (please note some ancillary fees are subject to change for Fall 2025).
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