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