The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Health Promotion

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Program Information

School:The University of British Columbia - Okanagan
Faculty:School of Health and Exercise Sciences
Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Health and Wellness, General
Description:Human Kinetics focuses on the biophysical and psychosocial dimensions of human movement. The first two years of study are common to each stream of concentration, with your Major determined at the start of the third year.

The Community Health Promotion concentration takes a preventive approach to studying the concepts of active living and lifestyle management in individuals and communities. This concentration focuses on the role of nutrition, exercise programs, and informal activity in population health promotion. Potential careers include health promotion program officers, health care consultants, corporate health programmers, health educators, lifestyle coaches, and active living coordinators, among others.
URL:Health Promotion at The University of British Columbia - Okanagan
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $42,396

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*67
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Precalculus  or  Grade12 Advanced Functions 
  •  Grade12 Biology 
  •  Grade11 Chemistry  or  Grade11 Physics 
Graduation from high school with a minimum average of 67% (or higher for many programs).

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 10, 2021