Diploma of Kinesiology and Sport Studies
Red Deer, Canada
Certificate
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Diploma of Kinesiology and Sport Studies at Red Deer Polytechnic is an applied 2-year diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion. It covers exercise science, fitness testing, program design, instruction, counseling and operational skills for industry, clubs and communities. It emphasizes applied learning and multidisciplinary experience. Students planning transfer to the University of Alberta should consult an academic advisor; transfer to a Bachelor of Kinesiology may require extra coursework.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as fitness instructors, personal trainers, program coordinators, or exercise specialists, leading group fitness, conducting assessments and running programs in gyms, corporate wellness and rehabilitation settings.
Kinesiology is the study of the science of movement. The RDP Kinesiology and Sport Studies program offers a 2-year diploma specialization in Fitness and Health Promotion.
The Diploma Program is designed for students who wish to complete a diploma with a focus on Fitness and Health Promotion in order to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes required to plan and instruct fitness classes, perform a variety of fitness testing protocols, counsel individuals and groups regarding fitness programs and establish and operate fitness programs in industry, clubs and communities.
If your plans are to transfer to the University of Alberta, Bachelor of Kinesiology program, it is advised to complete the Kinesiology and Sport Studies University Transfer Program as this path is most appropriate for transfer to the University of Alberta.
Students who complete the Kinesiology and Sport Studies Fitness and Health Promotion diploma program are eligible to transfer to the University of Alberta for a Bachelor of Kinesiology; however, additional course work may be required as not all courses within this program will provide transfer credit to the University of Alberta towards a Bachelor of Kinesiology. Transfer to other programs and universities is possible, see an academic advisor. Please speak to an advisor for more information about university transfer from this particular diploma program.
