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Bachelor of Kinesiology


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Program Structure


The Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) degree program consists of 120 units and has both a professional and discipline focus. The program consists of the following components:

  1. Degree Core: 66 units. These courses provide the foundation of knowledge in professional and discipline areas of the field.
  2. Activity Core: 12 units. These courses provide foundational knowledge and theory specific to movement education. See Activity Core Electives  for a list of faculty approved activity core courses.
    Notes
    1. Any units of course weight completed above the required 12 units are included in the Open Option Component of the degree.
    2. A single course cannot be used to satisfy more than one degree program requirement
  3. Major: 30 units. Four majors provide specializations in professional areas of kinesiology, sport, health, and well-being. Each major must include a practicum of at least 9 units. Students normally select their major during the second year of their program.
    Note: Effective July 1, 2021, there will be no further admissions into the Sport Coaching major. Students who entered the Bachelor of Kinesiology program Sport Coaching major, prior to July 1 2021, will have until June 30, 2026 to complete all program requirements. Refer to the Calendar in effect at the time you were admitted or readmitted for the regulations governing the degree program requirements. The last degree with the Sport Coaching specific major will be granted at Convocation 2026.
  4. Option Component: A group of courses totaling 12 units of which at least 3 units must be an open option taken from outside the Faculty.

Course Sequence


Students are advised to follow the prescribed order as closely as possible.

Year 3 (30 units)


Year 4 (30 units)


Notes


  1. Students must choose one of following practicum options:
    9 units: Part-time practicum (must register in KIN 492  only), OR
    15 units: Full-time practicum (must register in KIN 493  only)
  2. Practicum opportunities may be limited for those students wishing to do a part-time practicum.
  3. A maximum of 18 units in Practicum course offerings may be credited toward the BKin degree program.
  4. KIN 492  & KIN 493  are restricted to students who have completed a minimum of 90 units toward the BKin degree program.

Majors


Students should contact the Student Services Office of the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation for information about specific course requirements for their major.

Adapted Physical Activity (30 units):


This major provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills to facilitate physically active lifestyles for people with impairments. Emphasis is placed on gaining instructional and leadership skills in physical activity, fitness and sport programs for individuals along the continuum of impairments and across all age groups and environments.

Choose one of:


  • 9 units in Professional Practicum (KIN 492 ) and 9 units from the list of approved Option Courses for Major
  • 15 units in Professional Practicum (KIN 493 ) and 3 units from the list of approved Option Courses for Major

Additional Information


Students should contact the Student Services Office of the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation for a current list of approved options for this major.

Physical Activity and Health (30 units):


This major provides students with understanding of and appreciation for the importance of physical activity as it relates to health, fitness, and well-being over the lifespan. Biopsychosocial factors influencing acquisition and maintenance of physical activity and health will be emphasized.

Note:

If HE ED 321  has been chosen as part of the Degree Core, please add 3 units to your Option Courses for Major requirement.

Choose one of:


  • 9 units in Professional Practicum (KIN 492 ) and 9 units from the list of approved Option Courses for Major
  • 15 units in Professional Practicum (KIN 493 ) and 3 units from the list of approved Option Courses for Major

Additional Information


Students should contact the Student Services Office of the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation for a current list of approved options for this major.

Sport Performance (30 units):


This major advances students’ understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the multifaceted aspects of sport performance. In addition, students will gain practical experience in sport performance through an interdisciplinary delivery of courses and practicum requirements.

Choose one of:


  • 9 units in Professional Practicum (KIN 492 ) and 12 units from the list of approved Option Courses for Major
  • 15 units in Professional Practicum (KIN 493 ) and 6 units from the list of approved Option Courses for Major

Additional Information


Students should contact the Student Services Office of the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation for a current list of approved options for this major.

Individualized Major (30 units):


This major affords students the opportunity to design a combination or collection of courses that meets their individual interests and needs, provided that an opportunity to pursue their area of interest is not available through the other three majors. It may also enable students who choose to spend one term or year abroad an opportunity to design a major area of study around their international courses. This must be done in consultation with the student’s assigned KSR Academic Advisor and requires approval of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs).

General Requirements


Students wishing to enter into this major must submit a written proposal to the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) that contains the following information:

  1. A clear description of the focus and the objectives of the major.
  2. A detailed list of courses to be taken and indication of how they relate to the stated objectives.

Specific Requirements


Choose one of:

  • 9 units in Professional Practicum (KIN 492 ) and 21 units in additional course work related to the major
  • 15 units in Professional Practicum (KIN 493 ) and additional 15 units of course work related to the major
Additional Information

The additional coursework related to the major normally consists of:

  1. 15 units taken at the 300- or 400-level
  2. Minimum 9 units taken from DANCE, HE ED, KRLS, KIN, and/or RLS courses.

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