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| School | The University of British Columbia - Okanagan | | |
| Location | Kelowna, BC, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 8,990
Full-time Graduate: 945 | | |
| Degree | Bachelor | | |
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| Length | 4 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 67% | | |
| Prerequisites | - Grade12 English
- Grade12 Precalculus or Grade12 Advanced Functions
- Grade12 Biology
- Grade11 Chemistry or Grade11 Physics
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| Prerequisites Notes | Graduation from high school with a minimum average of 67% (or higher for many programs). | | |
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| 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. | | |
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*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.