Bachelor of Kinesiology - Gerontology
| Study location | Canada, Saskatchewan, Regina |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, University |
| Nominal duration | 4 years |
| Study language | English |
| Tuition fee | CA$25,063 per year The fees are for the 2022–2023 academic year and include tuition (CA$24,108), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters (based on 10 courses per year) and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 70 percent:
Note: 65% – 69.99% average can be admitted to Kinesiology Qualifying program. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:
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Overview
Are you interested in learning about aging and understanding how the aging process impacts human movement? In the gerontology program, you will study the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging. This program takes an ‘active health’ approach to anticipate the needs of an aging population.
Offered in partnership with Mount Royal University, you will complete five courses through distance delivery while taking the remainder of your courses at the University of Regina. Gerontology can be completed as a major in the Bachelor of Kinesiology or a concentration in any other kinesiology or sport and recreation studies major.
Career opportunities
Graduates pursue careers as advocates, adult day program coordinators, active living specialists, non-profit association program directors and more.