Apr 20, 2024

University of Alberta Calendar 2023-2024

University of Alberta Calendar 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Bachelor of Kinesiology (Effective September 2024)

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:

Degree Core: 66 units. These courses provide the foundation of knowledge in professional and discipline areas of the field.
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
In Field Learning Component: A group of courses totalling completion of a minimum of 9 units to a maximum of 12 units.
Major: A group of courses totaling completion of a minimum of 18 units to a maximum of 21 units (see Note i). Four majors provide specializations in professional areas of kinesiology, sport, health, and well-being. Students normally select their major during the second year of their program.
Notes:
1. Students who elect to complete the minimum 9 units of the In Field Learning Component will complete 21 units of major course options. Students who elect to complete the maximum 12 units of the In Field Learning Component will complete 18 units of a combination of major required and optional course options.
2. 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.
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 1 (30 units)

3 units in WRS or 3 units in ENGL

One of:

Year 2 (30 units)

Year 3 (30 units)

KIN 311 - Assessment of Fitness and Health
KRLS 304 - Advanced Sociology of Sport and Leisure
6 units in In Field Learning
6 units from Major
3 units from Activity Core
6 units in Open Options

One of:

Year 4 (30 units)

KIN 401 - Applied Ethics in Sport, Physical Activity and Exercise
3/6 units In Field Learning (see Note 1)
15/12 units from major (see Note 1 and 2)
3 units from Activity Core
6 units in Open Option

Notes:

Students who elect to complete the minimum 9 units of the In Field Learning Component will complete 21 units of Major courses. Students who elect to complete the maximum 12 units of the In Field Learning Component will complete 18 units of Major courses.
A maximum of 15 units of In Field Learning course offerings may be credited toward the BKin degree program.
In Field Learning courses are restricted to students who have completed a minimum of 45 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.

Required Courses for Major (12 units)

Choose one of:

9 units of In Field Learning coursework focused on experiential learning in the Adapted Physical Activity sector and 9 units from the list of approved Option Courses for Major

12 units of In Field Learning coursework focused on experiential learning in the Adapted Physical Activity sector 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.

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.

Required Courses for Major (12 units):

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 of In Field Learning coursework focused on experiential learning in the Physical Activity and Health sector and 9 units from the list of approved Option Courses for Major

12 units of In Field Learning coursework focused on experiential learning in the Physical Activity and Health sector 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.

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 in field learning requirements.

Required Courses for Major (9 units):

Choose one of:

9 units of In Field Learning coursework focused on experiential learning in the Sport Performance sector and 12 units from the list of approved Option Courses for Major

12 units of In Field Learning coursework focused on experiential learning in the Sport Performance sector and 9 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:

A clear description of the focus and the objectives of the major.
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 of In Field Learning coursework focused on experiential learning and 21 units in additional coursework, both related to the major

12 units of In Field Learning coursework focused on experiential learning and 18 units in additional coursework, both related to the major

Additional Information

The additional coursework related to the major normally consists of:

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