2009-2010 Undergraduate Calendar

The Department of Physical Education and Kinesiology offers a 20 credit Bachelor of Physical Education (BPhEd) degree, and Concurrent five-year programs combining Bachelor of Physical Education/Bachelor of Education (BPhEd (Honours)/BEd) Intermediate/Senior, BPhEd (Honours)/BEd Junior/Intermediate and BPhEd (Honours)/BEd Primary/Junior degrees. These degrees are accredited through the Canadian Council of Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators.

The requirement for graduation with a BPhEd (Honours) is a minimum 70 percent major average, a minimum 60 percent non-major average and a minimum 60 percent overall average. The requirement for graduation with a BPhEd is a minimum 60 percent major average and a 60 percent minimum overall average.

New applications to the BPhEd program are accepted in years 2 and 3. Application forms are available in the Physical Education and Kinesiology office from April 1. Forms must be completed and returned to the office by May 15th. This is a limited enrolment program. Admission is not guaranteed by attainment of the minimum requirements.

Successful graduates of the Concurrent BPhEd (Honours)/BEd degree will receive an Honours Bachelor of Physical Education degree and a Bachelor of Education degree. The Dean of the Faculty of Education may recommend that the Ontario College of Teachers grant an Ontario Certificate of Qualification certifying them to teach Primary/Junior (grades K-6), Junior/Intermediate (grades 4-10) or Intermediate/Senior (grades 7-12).

The BPhEd degree provides students with a broadly based understanding of the discipline through theoretical and practical courses in physical education. This program allows maximum opportunity for students to pursue various combinations of courses in teaching, coaching, programming and administration, and within their particular areas of interest (see Physical Educations Subfields). This degree is accredited through the Canadian Council of Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators.

Program Notes

1.	Students wishing to proceed to year 2 as BPhEd majors must have achieved a minimum 65 percent major average, with a minimum 65 percent in PEKN 1P90 and 1P93, a minimum 60 percent non-major average and a minimum 60 percent overall average. Students wishing to proceed to year 3 and year 4 as a BPhEd major must have achieved a minimum 60 percent major average, a minimum 60 percent non-major average and a minimum 60 percent overall average.
2.	Students should consult with the Department of Physical Education and Kinesiology regarding their program requirements.
3.	BPhEd majors must take a minimum of two elective credits outside the Department of Physical Education and Kinesiology.
4.	Students intending to pursue teacher certification upon completion of their degree should consult the Calendar entry for the Faculty of Education for the program admission requirements.
5.	BPhEd majors are strongly recommended to take an emergency First Aid/CPR course.
6.	The following courses are available for Science credit: PEKN 1P90, 2P04, 2P05, 2P09, 2P97, 3P10, 3P90, 3P94, 4P08, 4P10, 4P94, 4P96, 4P97, 4P98.
7.	In 20 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; at least three credits must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above.

Physical Education Subfields

The courses below are recommended for students interested in the following subfields:

Coaching

PEKN 2P19, 3P65, 3P91, 3P95, 4P91

Disability Studies

PEKN 2P44, 2P92, 3P06, 4P22, 4P52

Pedagogy

PEKN 2P44, 2P93, 3P32, 4P31, 4P32

Socio-Cultural Perspectives

PEKN 2P85, 3P70, 3P65, 3P85, 3P95, 4P11, 4P60, 4P70, 4P95

Sport Injury Prevention and Care

PEKN 2P70, 4P80, 4P81, 4P22

Physical Education Program

Year 1

	PEKN 1P90 and 1P93
	one Sciences context credit
	one Humanities context credit
	one Social Sciences context credit
	one elective credit

Year 2

	PEKN 2P00, 2P03, 2P04, 2P05, 2P06, 2P08, 2P09, 2P41 and 2P84
	one-half elective credit numbered 2(alpha)00 or above

Year 3

	PEKN 2P90, 2P91, 2P92, 2P95 and 3P10
	one credit from PEKN 3P00, 3P03, 3P06, 3P13, RECL 3P26
	PEKN 3P08 or 3P18
	one elective credit

Year 4

	PEKN 4F93
	PEKN 3P93 or 4P11
	one of PEKN 3P91, 4P00, 4P04
	one elective credit numbered 3(alpha)90 or above
	two elective credits

Description of Courses

See relevant calendar entry for course descriptions.

Last updated: January 8, 2014 @ 01:30PM