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The Sport Science Diploma gives you an understanding of exercise physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, motor learning, sport psychology and more. This interdisciplinary program provides flexibility in career direction, with options to specialize in kinesiology or health and recreation. You'll also have the option to participate in a Co-op program. The program will help prepare you for a career in coaching, teaching, health and fitness, leisure and sport administration, or exercise science.  

Sport Science Diploma

Douglas College

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**Option A:**

1. High school graduation or equivalent or

    - One course short of B.C. secondary school graduation
    - 19 years old by the end of the first month of the first semester of attendance
    - 17 years old on the first day of the first semester of attendance and has not been in school for at least one year
    - Completion of a certificate or equivalent from a special needs program and has been in school for 12 years, or has received an Evergreen or Leaving School Certificate

2. English 12 (C) or equivalent*

3. One of:

    - Foundations of Math 11 (C)
    - Pre-Calculus 11 (C)

4. Three grade 11 or 12 courses with a minimum grade of C (PE 11 or 12 is recommended)

*Note: based on both the course grade and provincial literacy assessment

**Option B:**
1. High school graduation or equivalent or

    - One course short of B.C. secondary school graduation
    - 19 years old by the end of the first month of the first semester of attendance
    - 17 years old on the first day of the first semester of attendance and has not been in school for at least one year
    - Completion of a certificate or equivalent from a special needs program and has been in school for 12 years, or has received an Evergreen or Leaving School Certificate

2. English 12 (C) or equivalent*

3. One of:

    - Foundations of Math 11 (C)
    - Pre-Calculus 11 (C)

4. Minimum post-secondary GPA of 2.33 (minimum 12 credits)

*Note: based on both the course grade and provincial literacy assessment

**Both options:**

1. Two reference forms from coaches, PE teachers or community leaders verifying one season of sport experience and character reference
2. Based on reference responses, the Sport Science Department may conduct interviews with all or chosen applicants

The Sport Science department uses a preferential admission procedure. Admission to the Sport Science Diploma program is contingent upon:

- Availability of seats; and
- All of the admission requirements in either section A or B; and
- All of the admission requirements of section C below; and
- Applicant ranking as determined by a process of preferential admission evaluation. The preferential admission process will assign scores to: Two professional references and GPA

Following this review, applicants are ranked according to their total score. Applicants with the same total score will be offered seats based on their date of application.

Admissions to open-enrollment programs are offered on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Students are encouraged to apply early.

- September intake- applications typically open in early October of the previous year until late August / early September.
- January intake- applications typically open in early February of the previous year until late December / early January.

Verify with the institution for specific dates.


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