Last updated: April 3, 2013 @ 11:43AM

Physical Education

This program is offered through the Department of Kinesiology

Chair
Panagiota Klentrou

Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator
Katrina Bennie

General Information

Administrative Assistant
Ginny McKinney

905-688-5550, extension 4957
Walker Complex 296
fahs.brocku.ca/pekn

The Department of 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 15. 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 Education 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. See Academic Regulations regarding repeating courses.
  2. Students should consult with the Department of Kinesiology regarding their program requirements.
  3. BPhEd majors must take a minimum of one elective credit outside the Department of 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, 2P05, 2P09, 2P97, 3P05, 3P10, 3P90, 3P94, 4P05, 4P08, 4P10, 4P84, 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.
    In some circumstances, in order to meet university degree and program requirements, more than 20 credits may be taken.

Physical Education Subfields

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

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

Disability Studies
PEKN 2P44, 2P92, 4P02, 4P22, 4P52

Pedagogy
PEKN 3P32, 4P31, 4P32

Socio-Cultural Perspectives
PEKN 2P85, 3P70, 3P65, 3P85, 3P93, 4P11, 4P60, 4P70, 4P71, 4P95

Sport Injury Prevention and Care
PEKN 2P70, 4P80, 4P81, 4P82

Physical Education Program

Year 1
·   PEKN 1P90 and 1P93
·   BIOL 1F90
·   one Humanities context credit
·   one Social Sciences context credit
·   one elective credit

Year 2
·   PEKN 2P00, 2P03, 2P05, 2P06, 2P08, 2P09 and 2P41
·   CHSC 2F95
·   one-half elective credit numbered 2(alpha)00 or above

Year 3
·   PEKN 2P84, 2P90, 2P92 and 3P10
·   PEKN 2P85 or 2P95
·   PEKN 2P91 or 3P70
·   one credit from PEKN 3P00, 3P03, 3P06, 3P13, RECL 3P26
·   PEKN 3P08 or 3P18
·   one-half elective credit

Year 4
·   PEKN 3P05 and 4F93
·   one of PEKN 3P91, 4P00, 4P04
·   PEKN 3P93 or 4P11
·   one and one-half elective credits numbered 2(alpha)00 or above
·   one elective credit numbered 3(alpha)90 or above

Description of Courses

See relevant calendar entry for course descriptions.