2007-2008 Undergraduate Calendar

The Department of Physical Education and Kinesiology and the Faculty of Education co-operate in offering a concurrent five-year program combining a Bachelor of Physical Education (BPhEd) (Honours) degree with a Bachelor of Education (BEd) for students interested in teaching at the Primary/Junior level (grades K-6).

Students in the program must be registered full-time and follow the prescribed program. Any exceptions must have the approval of the Director. Students must maintain a 75 percent cumulative overall average each year in all academic grade-marked courses.

Application forms for the BPhEd (Honours)/BEd program are available on the Concurrent Education website from April 1. The forms must be completed and returned to the office by June 1. Students in the BPhEd (Honours)/BEd program should consult the Administrative Director of Concurrent Education Programs regarding program requirements and continuance in the program. Students are strongly recommended to take an emergency First Aid/CPR course.

Because the BPhEd (Honours)/BEd program integrates teacher education courses with academic courses, the student should note that the Pre-service Education courses are credited toward the BEd while the remaining courses are credited to the BPhEd. For this reason, a student who transfers out of the BPhEd (Honours)/BEd program may not have credit in Pre-service Education courses applied to an undergraduate degree. Students should note that credits for the concurrent BPhEd (Honours)/BEd program are not evenly distributed between the years because of the structure of Education courses. Students are responsible to note Calendar and scheduling differences between the Undergraduate and Pre-service departments.

Terms of study at another institution cannot be accommodated during Fall/Winter sessions.

Successful graduates of the program will receive a Bachelor of Physical Education honours degree and a Bachelor of Education degree. The Department of Physical Education and Kinesiology is accredited through the Canadian Council of University Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators. Upon successful completion of a teacher education program, teacher candidates are normally recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers for membership and to receive their Ontario Certificate of Qualification.

The Department of Pre-service Education reserves the right to assign Concurrent Education students, in their final year, to either the Hamilton or St Catharines campus in order to secure school placements aligned with teachable subjects.

Ontario College of Teachers Criminal Records Screening Policy

1.	The Ontario College of Teachers requires both a criminal record check and a criminal record declaration by the applicant as necessary components of registration for new applicants.
2.	The costs associated with the provision of the criminal record check and any appeals are to be borne by the applicant.
3.	All positive reports of criminal offences will be examined by the Ontario College of Teachers Registrar to determine whether the record of offence(s) is relevant to the applicant's honesty, integrity and/or suitability to practice the profession and whether the offence(s) constitute reasonable grounds for refusal to issue a certificate of qualification and registration, or to impose terms, conditions or limitations on registration, in accordance with Section 18(2) of the Ontario College of Teachers Act.
4.	Applicants for registration by the Ontario College of Teachers will be advised of the reasons for the decisions of the Ontario College of Teachers Registrar to refuse certification or to impose terms, conditions or limitations and that appeals to these decisions will be determined in accordance with Part III of the Ontario College of Teachers Act.
	Questions regarding the policy should be directed to the Ontario College of Teachers.

Admissions

Students must complete the common first year in the Physical Education and Kinesiology program before applying for admission to the BPhEd (Honours)/BEd program. Students should note that 2008 will be the last year of admission to the BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior) Program (year 2 entry). Admission will be based on a minimum of 75 percent overall average on a minimum of five credits and a minimum grade of 70 percent in both PEKN 1P90 and 1P93. Application forms are available on the Concurrent Education web site from April 1. Completed documents must be filed in the Concurrent Education Office by June 1.

In addition, a letter of interest/experience, references and an interview may be used to determine eligibility to enter the program. Students should note that this is a limited enrolment program and admission is not guaranteed by attainment of the minimum requirements.

Students are expected to have the admissions requirements for the Primary/Junior Pre-Service BEd degree before completing the BPhEd (Honours)/BEd program.

Candidates must have completed Grade 12U courses or university or university/college preparation courses in Canadian geography and Canadian history (or similar courses emphasizing Canadian content), mathematics, science and English. For those candidates who have not completed these courses, the following courses or equivalents will be accepted: MATH 2P52 Principles of Mathematics for Primary and Junior Teachers; ESCI 1P10 Science for Primary/Junior Teachers; LING 2P10 Fundamentals of English Grammar; one-half university Canadian geography credit; one-half university Canadian history credit. Students are also encouraged to take arts courses.

Program Notes

1.	Recommended to be taken in Spring or Summer Session, prior to year 5, to avoid conflicts with Education requirements.
2.	Unless otherwise indicated, students are encouraged to take elective credits outside the Department of Physical Education and Kinesiology.
3.	In all 20 credit degree programs, at least 12 credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above, six of which must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above and of these, three must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above.

Honours Program

Year 1

	PEKN 1P90 and 1P93
	CHYS 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Science context credit
	one elective credit

Year 2

	PEKN 2P00, 2P03, 2P04, 2P05, 2P06, 2P08, 2P09, 2P41 and 2P84
	EDUC 8Y04 and 8Y05
	one-half elective credit

Year 3

	PEKN 2P90, 2P91, 2P92, 2P95and 3P32
	one of PEKN 2P66, 3P00, 3P03, 3P06, 3P16, 4P00
	CHYS 2F10
	EDUC 8P14
	one-half elective credit

Year 4

	PEKN 3P10, 3P93, 4P31 and 4P32
	one PEKN credit numbered 3(alpha)90 or above
	one-half PEKN credit
	EDUC 8Y36 and 8Y39
	one elective credit

Year 5

	EDUC 4P02
	EDUC 8F08, 8L09, 8P30, 8P33, 8Y31 and 8Y38
	one-half elective credit (see program note 1)

Description of Courses

See relevant calendar entry for course descriptions.

Last updated: June 15, 2007 @ 11:42AM