Sport Science

Looking to kickstart your career in teaching, coaching, health and fitness, kinesiology, and exercise science? Start here with our Diploma in Sport Science, Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching (BPEC), and/or our Graduate Diploma and Physical and Health Education (GDPHE) and Post-Degree Diploma in Kinesiology (PDD Kin).

Department highlights

Take classes taught by instructors with rich applied, professional, and scholarly expertise in pedagogy and curriculum, coaching methods, exercise physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, motor learning, sport psychology, sociology of sport, health promotion and more. Classes are offered at the New Westminster or Coquitlam campus.

 


History of the Sport Science Department: Celebrating 50 Years of SPSC! The SPSC program boasts one of the longest-standing timelines at Douglas College, being one of the first sectors established by the institution in 1970.

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Program Options

  • For our Diploma, choose from Specializations in Kinesiology, Health and Recreation, and Interdisciplinary Studies.
  • For our BPEC, choose from Concentrations in Kinesiology or Health Promotion.
  • For our GDPHE, visit the Program Page for more information.
  • For our PDD Kin, Visit the Program Page for more information.

Student Success Story

BPEC student wants her journey on the Pacific Crest Trail to be a road to healing for herself and other survivors of sexual violence.

Alyssa

Read Alyssa's story

 

Student Success Story

Sport Science student shoots for big-time success with clothing line and NBA dreams.

Major league plans

Read Kyanith's story

Sport Science Photo Gallery



 

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Visit the Program and Course Catalogue to learn more about admission requirements, courses, intake dates and more. Be sure to check the Admissions tab as the Sport Science Department uses a preferential admissions procedure.
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Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching and Post-Degree Diploma in Kinesiology students can apply to BCAK to become practicing kinesiologists.