Program at a glance
Credential
Degree
Work experience
Clinical/fieldwork placement
Study options
Full-time
Part-time
Open to International
Yes
Area of study
Length
4 years
Two exclusive disciplines in one comprehensive program.
Accredited by the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association, this unique program addresses the design and application of conditioning and rehabilitation programs that enable injured and diseased individuals to return to activity. The program provides knowledge and advanced skills in athletic and exercise therapy, exercise science and business skills to operate a successful practice.
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Is Athletic & Exercise Therapy right for you?
If you are passionate about helping others through prevention and rehabilitation of injury and disease to return to activity, the Bachelor of Athletic & Exercise Therapy program may be right for you.
Our innovative program is built upon an understanding of the Canadian health care system, culture and society to enhance services to clients, and the research skills necessary to stay current of the advancements in the field of athletic and exercise therapy.
Through extensive clinical and fieldwork experiences, our intensive and immersive degree will provide students with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and prerequisites necessary to seek designation as a Certified Athletic Therapist and Clinical Exercise Physiologists™.
assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries and conditions in order to promote optimal healing and safe reintegration into an active lifestyle.
™ conduct fitness and health assessments, prescribe exercise programs and provide fitness and health counselling for healthy and/or clients with chronic disease.
Athletic & Exercise Therapy Clinic
As a senior student, you'll have the opportunity to work at þƵ's on-campus clinicoffering both a state of the art applied learning environment for þƵ students, and exemplary services to its clientele.
As a student
This program is delivered at the Interurban campus. As an Athletic & Exercise Therapy student, you will become an integral part of the Centre for Sport & Exercise Education(CSEE) throughout your program.
Placements
Placements will begin in your second year of the program through a field placement with a high school team. In your third year, your placement will be working with sports teams.
In your fourth year, you will participate in clinical placements in the community, and at our on-campusAthletic and Exercise Therapy Clinic.
After graduation
Certifications
Graduates of the Bachelor of Athletic & Exercise Therapy meet the requirements to pursue the following designations and certifications:
- Certified Athletic Therapist -
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist™ (CSEP-CSP) -
Career opportunities
Athletic therapists tend to work with the physically active population (athletes and recreationally active populations) and exercise therapists tend to work with those individuals who have conditions and diseases which have been the result of an inactive lifestyle (such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and obesity).
Employment settings for athletic and exercise therapists are many, including:
- Athletic and exercise therapy clinics
- Multi-disciplinary clinics
- Professional sports teams
- Sport medicine clinics
- Community based rehabilitation programs
- Occupational and industrial settings
- Academic institutions
- Physician offices
- Hospitals
Further study
Graduates may pursue post-graduate education in physiotherapy, occupational therapy and medicine programs as well as variety of other post-graduate programs.
Some of our graduates have gone on to pursue graduate studies at McMaster University,University of British Columbia, University of Victoria, and University of Western States.
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World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy(WFATT) is a global organization formed under the leadership of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA). This group formalized common practice standards in order for Athletic Training and Therapy to become recognized as an essential part of multidisciplinary healthcare teams worldwide.
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in.
Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
What to expect
Four years at þƵ can prepare you for a fulfilling and high-demand career in Athletic Therapy and/or Exercise Therapy.
The Bachelor of Athletic & Exercise Therapy is a four-year program located on the Interurban campus. The program includes a minimum of 1,200 clinical and fieldwork hours.
Year 1
You'll cover the basics of human anatomy, psychology and health. You'll also be introduced to a range of sport and fitness activities.
Year 2
You'll do your first two practical placements in a team setting. You'll start learning about injury prevention and treatment, as well as health maintenance. You will have an opportunity to seek certification as a First Responder.
Year 3
You'll begin to learn about injury assessment and rehabilitation. You'll also be introduced to the concepts of health and fitness promotion. In addition to classroom learning, direct patient care will be a part of your daily regimen. You will continue to apply your skills in the team setting.
Year 4
All of your theoretical and clinical knowledge comes together. In your final clinical placements, you'll have greater independence and responsibility, and be able to demonstrate the concepts of manual therapy, research methods, and ergonomics.
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A rewarding career
Athletic/exercise therapists in BC* of$52,140depending on employer and seniority.
*2021 Job Bank Wage Rate Data
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program
Athletic & Exercise Therapy, Bachelor's Degree
$25,000 (domestic)
$65,730 (international)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Admission requirements
One of: One of: One of: And one of: Note: Acceptance to the Bachelor of Athletic and Exercise Therapy Program is based on the cumulative grade point average (GPA) for the above fourcourses. The minimum cumulative GPA to qualify for consideration is a "B" grade or equivalent.
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...
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Contact us
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If you have questions about what you can expect to learn in your Athletic & Exercise Therapy classes contactsported@camosun.ca.
Faculty
Our facultyare knowledgeable professionals who work in a wide range of athletic and exercise therapy fields. Collectively, they bring a wealth of real-world experience gained from working with organizations such as theMontreal Canadiens,Rugby Canada,Ringette Canada, and theCanadian Forces; as well as with teams that participated in the Salt Lake Winter Olympics, the Commonwealth Games, the Pan-Am Games, and the Vancouver Paralympic Games.
Please see our continuing faculty below.For a full list of our faculty, please visit our CSEE contact page.
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Learn more
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
Contact information
Centre for Sport and Exercise Education
Campus location
Pacific Institute for Sport Education Building (PISE) 306
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