A chiropractor treating a patient by holding up the arm and extending at the elbow A chiropractor treating a patient by holding up the arm and extending at the elbow

School of Health

Move Your Career Forward

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences prepares students for careers in fitness, health promotion, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and sports performance.

With the study of human movement and its impact on health and wellness at the core of our programming, students with a keen interest in fitness, coaching, wellness and active living can complete a diploma in kinesiology at NWP. University transfer degree options are available, including a degree in kinesiology and a science degree in kinesiology.

Get Certified

With the right mix of kinesiology courses, students can be certified in the following sport and fitness areas:

  • Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  • National Coaching Certification Program – Competition
  • Sport Medicine Council of Alberta - Athletic Injury Management
  • Sport Medicine Council of Alberta - Sport Taping and Strapping
  • Practicing Student Member with the Alberta Kinesiology Association

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We are here to help you activate a healthy career.