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Physical Activity and Health, BKin

University of Alberta, Canada

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About Physical Activity and Health, BKin - at University of Alberta

Why study Physical Activity and Health?

This program provides you with an understanding of and appreciation for the importance of physical activity as it relates to health, fitness, and well being throughout one's lifespan, with an emphasis on biological, psychological, and sociological factors.

This major is taken as part of a Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) degree, which takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of human movement, examining both the arts-based and science-based aspects of Kinesiology and allows you to specialize in an area of study.

We also offer a BSc in Kinesiology degree, which takes a more science-focused approach.

Why study Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta?

The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation gives you access to all the state-of-the-art learning, research, and athletic facilities at the University of Alberta, while offering small class sizes and specialized, interactive programs. With every degree program, you'll also have the opportunity to gain work experience by completing a practicum in your final year.

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Notes about fees for this course

If you are admitted into a new program for Fall 2023 you will receive a tuition guarantee for the total cost of that program. We'd encourage you to check out the cost calculator to review rates for program tuition and an estimate of fees related to living arrangements, health and dental plan, books, supplies and more.

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Entry requirements

Required Courses

One of the following courses

  • English (Literature & Composition)
One of the following subjects
  • Fine Arts
  • Humanities
  • Languages other than English
  • Physical Education
  • Math/Sciences
One of the following courses
  • Mathematics
Two of the following courses
  • Additional Math
  • Computer Science
  • Geometry
  • Physical Geography
  • Science
  • Trigonometry
  • Calculus
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Biology

Fees, Funding and Scholarships at University of Alberta

The University of Alberta offers a wide ranges of scholarships to international students. You will be evaluated for these scholarships when you apply for admission. Your eligibility will be based on your high school admission average at the time of your admission offer. We'll assess you for a match to the following three schoolarship. If you are eligible for an admission-based scholarship we will contact you directly!

  • International Admissions Scholarship-up to $5,000
  • Regional Excellence Scholarship- up to $5,000
  • Gold Standard Scholarship- up to $6,000

You can also apply for our prestigious application based scholarships. Each year we award twenty five, $120K President's International Distinction scholarships. 

To find out more about scholarships click here

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