2013-2014 Undergraduate Calendar

Physical Education  
This program is offered through the Department of Kinesiology Chair Philip Sullivan Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator Katrina Bennie  
General Information Go to top of document
Administrative Assistant Ginny McKinney 905-688-5550, extension 4957 Walker Complex 293 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, and BPhEd (Honours)/BEd Junior/Intermediate 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 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 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 Go to top of document
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.  
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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 Go to top of document
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 Go to top of document
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
- one elective credit numbered 3(alpha)90 or above
 
Description of Courses Go to top of document
See relevant calendar entry for course descriptions.  
Last updated: April 2, 2013 @ 03:34PM