Diploma in Kinesiology and Sport Studies in Red Deer Canada | Red Deer Polytechnic

Explore the science behind human movement and its elements while building a solid foundation for a rewarding career in health and wellness. The Kinesiology and Sport Studies program emphasizes fitness and health promotion as its core specialization. Movement is integral to daily life, whether at work, during sports, while eating, or socializing. Kinesiology examines human motion through multiple disciplines. At RDP, our diploma program concentrates on enhancing fitness and health for the broader community. The changing healthcare landscape and growing "exercise as medicine" philosophy open doors for professionals skilled in creating and delivering fitness programs that boost wellbeing. This program delves into human movement through anatomical, physiological, psychological, nutritional, and mechanical perspectives, particularly focusing on exercise assessment and prescription to improve health outcomes. With this comprehensive health education, you'll foster wellness by cultivating healthy lifestyle practices. You'll gain expertise to:design and lead fitness classesconduct fitness evaluationsprovide guidance to individuals and groups regarding physical activity and wellbeingdevelop and manage community fitness programsWork-integrated learning options vary based on your chosen specialization. Discover the range of hands-on learning experiences at Red Deer Polytechnic through the Career Education and Experience Development Centre.Continued Education:For those aiming to transfer to the University of Alberta's Bachelor of Kinesiology program, we recommend completing the Kinesiology and Sport Studies University Transfer Program.Graduates of our Fitness and Health Promotion diploma qualify for transfer to the University of Alberta's Bachelor of Kinesiology, though additional coursework may be necessary as not all program credits transfer. For detailed transfer information to the University of Alberta or other institutions, consult an advisor at the Student Connect Centre. Important: The University of Alberta's Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation reserves 30 spots in their Bachelor of Kinesiology program specifically for RDP transfer students with 45-60 transferable credits and a minimum 3.0 GPA based on their most recent 24 credits. Meeting these requirements doesn't guarantee admission, as acceptance depends on application numbers.Career Paths:KinesiologistAthletic CoachSports TherapistPhysical Education InstructorFitness CoordinatorPersonal Fitness TrainerRehabilitation SpecialistOccupational TherapistPhysical TherapistSports Program Director