Experienced instructors in the Department of Kinesiology focus on supporting student development of applied skills for athletic performance, fitness leadership and community health promotion so that students can solve complex personal and social problems connected to physical activity and inactivity.
Program spotlight
Kinesiology, the science of human movement, serves as the core of the two-year diploma program, offered at the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Penticton campus.
Meet a faculty member
Louise Blais advises students to "Be open to learning. Be open to being wrong and changing your mind."
Meet a student
Ty Sideroff wasn't sure what he wanted to do after high school, but decided to follow his interest in the human body and how it works.
Courses
Kinesiology coursework includes introductory human anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics and motor learning.
Instructors
Wendy Wheeler
Lifelong learner with special interests in personal and community wellbeing; sport performance and coaching; and curriculum for tomorrow. College professor with special interests in student success and wellbeing; authentic assessment and work-integrated learning. Academic member of the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists. Trained learning facilitator with the National Coaching Certification Program. Community board member with Pacific Sport Okanagan. Volleyball, cycling and yoga are my go-to physical activities and where I feel at home as my best self.
Credentials:
MEd – Universit