Frequently Asked Questions

Human Kinetics Department Office Location - FIR 517

1. When are students admitted to the program?
Students are admitted to the Fall Term, which starts each September.

2. When is the application dead line?
The application deadline is March 15 and all documents must be submitted by March 31.

3. How many students are admitted?
Each year 80 students are accepted each September.

4. What is a complete application?
A complete application consists of your transcript of marks and registration to the University. You must include a Letter of Interest and any supporting documentation such as letters of reference or resume' which is sent to the Department Human Kinetics.  All documents must be signed.  Letters may be emailed, faxed or dropped off - contact.

5. Does the program have quotas for special classifications of students? (Mature, Out of Province)
No.

6. What pre-requisites do I need to register for 1st year science courses.
Exercise Science students are required to complete 12 credits of first year science courses in three of the following subject areas:biology, chemistry, math and physics.  Please review the subject pre-requisites by going to the following links:  Math, Biology, Physics, Chemistry.

7. Can students not admitted to the HKIN diploma program register for HKIN classes?
Yes. Students who are not registered in the Human Kinetics Diploma program may register for HKIN courses if space permits.

8. When applying to the Human Kinetics Diploma program, do I have to select a Stream of Study?
Yes. This must be indicated in your Letter of Interest as well.

9. Can I change my Stream of Study at Capilano University?
Yes, with approval from the Human Kinetics Coordinator anf  HKIN Faculty

10. When will I know if I have been accepted into the program?
The selection process begins June 1. Applicants will be informed early to mid June. Successful Grade 12 applicants will be given a conditional acceptance to the program, which will be dependant on the outcome of your final examination results provided in June.

11. I will be graduating from grade 12 and want to register for the Human Kinetics Diploma program at Capilano University.
If you are graduating from grade 12 and would like to register for the Human Kinetics Diploma program at Capilano University, please mail in an Interim Transcript. This document will provide us with courses you have taken and a grade that you received for your effort. This interim transcript will inform the selection committee of what courses you are presently taking and will assist the selection committee when offering a strong graduating grade 12 applicant acceptance into the program before June. This offer depends on the final examination marks of the applicant. The Ministry of Education will send your final grades to the University Registrar's Office  in June. Please ask your high school administration for an Interim Transcript and send it by March 31 directly to the;

Capilano University Faculty of Health and Education
Department of Human Kinetics 
2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H5

12. Where do I send my Letter of Interest?
An applicants Letter of Interest must be sent to Sue Lumb, Human Kinetics Divisional Department Assistant by mail or by e-mail.

13. If a letter of interest is not sent, will you still process and review my application?
No. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

I4. If you receive my Letter of Interest after March 31, will you process my application, which was sent to the registrar before the deadline?
No. All documents must be received prior to the deadline.

15. If I change my address with the Registrar's Office will it be automatically changed in the HKIN dept?
No, you must contact the HKIN department as well, with your new updated address, phone number and/or e-mail.

16. Can I be accepted into the Human Kinetics program as a part time student?
No. The HKIN program is a full time program of study meaning students are required to complete 9-15 credits per term.

17. I have registered on-line to the University and at that time I explained why I chose to attend Capilano University. I have also expressed why I have chosen Human Kinetics and what my career objective is. Would you accept this as my letter of interest?
No. Your Letter of Interest is a separate document and must be sent by mail or e-mail to the Human Kinetics Department Coordinator.

18. How long should my Letter of Interest be?
The Letter of Interest should be 1 to1.5 pages in length, detailing which stream you wish to enter; your involvement in HKIN related work, activities, or volunteerism, and your career objective.

19. Will you process my application if you receive it after the deadline?
No. We will only review completed applications before or on the deadline date.

20. My application was not accepted for the Human Kinetics program. What do I do now?
On your application form to be sent to the University, you were given 2 choices of majors. The Registrar's Office is notified that your application was not accepted for Human Kinetics and you will then be reviewed for your second choice. We recommend that students apply for the University Transfer program and register for a few Human Kinetics courses and re-apply for the following year to the Human Kinetics program. Make sure that all information is sent in early.

21. I have completed many credits at another institute. How many credits do I need at Capilano University to complete the diploma requirements?
You must satisfy at least 50% of the credits for the Diploma of Human Kinetics - D.H.K. program while registered in the program.

22. If I applied to UBC but have not completed my HKIN Diploma, can I still complete the Diploma there?
Yes. Please contact Advising at 604-984-4900, email: mailto:advising@capilanou.caor visit the Capilano University Calendar.

23. Do the Human Kinetics courses at Capilano University transfer to other post secondary institutes?
Yes.  All courses transfer to UBC.  Many of the courses transfer to UFV, SFU, TRU, UVIC and other institutes as well.  To find out where HKIN courses trasnfer to, check the BC Transfer Guide at http://www.bctransferguide.ca/