Kinesiology

Adventure Tourism Training (ATT) certificate

Note: This program is unavailable until further notice.

This program will provide students with an introduction to the adventure tourism industry. They will acquire basic motor and safety skills in a wide range of adventure-based activities, as well as an introduction to the theoretical and business aspects of the industry. Graduates of this program will be qualified for entry-level employment within a wide range of adventure tourism venues, or to pursue further studies.

This is an eight-month certificate program, beginning in January. Applications are accepted beginning August 1 of each year. Please contact ATT coordinator Roger Friesen at 604-504 7441, local 4297, for more information.

Entrance requirements

Students must have completed the following requirements:

• B.C. Secondary School graduation or equivalent
• Principles of Math 11 with C+ or better
• 300-500 word statement identifying goals and objectives, and knowledge of the adventure tourism industry.

Applicants must meet the Entry-level English language proficiency requirement. For details on how this requirement may be met, see the English language proficiency requirement section of the calendar.

Students should be aware that they will be required to meet the prerequisite for CMNS 125 (see the course listing for details). Students who do not have the required courses or grades should plan to write the Composition Placement Test prior to registration.

Students who do not meet these requirements might consider Qualifying Studies.

When to apply

This program is not currently accepting applications.

How to apply

1. Apply online at ufv.ca/admissions/admissions/apply.

Additional documents required for a complete application:
An official high school transcript showing proof of graduation and Principles of Math 11.
The 300-500 word statement.

2. Upon admission to the program you will be provided with a registration information package. A deposit is required prior to registration (see the Fees and Other Costs section). This money will be applied toward your tuition fees. Final payment of all course fees is due at the end of the second week of classes.

Basis for admission decision

Applicants who meet the entrance requirements will be admitted in order of their application date. This date is set when an application, all required documentation, and the application fee have been submitted.

Duration

Duration of the program will be eight months starting in January and ending in August.

Students may enrol as part-time students with the understanding that full-time status is required in order to be eligible for financial assistance.

Applications are accepted on or after August 1.

Fees and additional costs

Students will pay regular tuition and student fees for all program courses (see the Fees and Other Costs section).

In addition, students will pay a field fee for the following courses:

Note: Fees are subject to change.

Program regulations

Undergraduate continuance

Students enrolled in undergraduate courses (courses numbered 100 or above) must maintain an undergraduate Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 to remain enrolled in Good Academic Standing at UFV. Students in Good Academic Standing will have no registration limits placed on them. Failure to meet the minimum CGPA requirement will result in restrictions on registration and may eventually lead to academic suspension from undergraduate studies at UFV. Students on Academic Warning or Academic Probation are limited to registering in 10 credits. For further details, see the Academic standing and undergraduate continuance section of the academic calendar. Academic standing is governed by UFV’s Undergraduate Continuance policy (92).

Student conduct

Refer to the UFV Student Conduct section in this calendar.

Field courses

The Adventure Tourism Training program includes field-based courses. Full attendance on all aspects of field courses is mandatory for successful completion of the ATT program.

Graduation

All courses and course requirements of the ATT program must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 in order for the student to apply for graduation. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that all program requirements are met. This should be done through regular consultation with the KPE program advisor.

Program outline