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Bachelor of Kinesiology / Bachelor of Education Combined Degrees Program (Secondary and Elementary Routes) [Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation]

See also Combined Bachelor of Kinesiology/Bachelor of Education (BKin/BEd) (Elementary or Secondary Routes) , and Bachelor of Kinesiology/Bachelor of Education (BKin/BEd) Combined Degrees—Elementary and Secondary Routes .

Students in the BKin/BEd Combined Degrees take a program of 150 units over five years. During this five-year program, Kinesiology courses and Education courses are studied concurrently. Students apply for admission to the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation and are registered in that Faculty for the first three years of the program. Students are registered in the Faculty of Education for the final two years. (See Bachelor of Kinesiology/Bachelor of Education (BKin/BEd) Combined Degrees—Elementary and Secondary Routes  for detailed admission requirements to the Faculty of Education for this combined degree.)

  1. A minimum AGPA of 2.0 has been achieved and
  2. A minimum of 90 units applicable to the BKin/BEd program has been successfully completed.

Note: Students in Year 3 who have completed less than 90 units toward the BKin/BEd program but who have an AGPA of at least 2.0 may select one of the following program alternatives: (1) remain in Year 3 of the BKin/BEd degree program in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation for one additional year, or (2) apply to enter the BKin degree program and complete a modified individualized Major.

Program Requirements (Secondary Route)

  1. BKin Degree Core: 54 units in courses that provide the foundation of knowledge in professional and discipline areas of the field from the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation.
  2. BKin Activity Core: 15 units in courses that provide foundational knowledge and theory specific to movement education. See Activity Core Electives  for a list of faculty approved activity core courses.
    Notes:
    • BKin/BEd Secondary Route Students must present a minimum of 3 units completed in each of DANCE or DAC, Games (KIN 320  or KIN 325  recommended), Individual Pursuits (KIN 104  recommended), and Alternative Environments (KIN 205  recommended).
    • Demonstrated competency in Aquatics is recommended through a Red Cross Swim Program certification (Level 10, formerly AquaQuest Level 12-White), or equivalent level of skill (e.g., Royal Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion or YMCA Star 6), or successful completion of KIN 110 .
    • Students are encouraged to select Activity Core electives  intended to develop a robust movement education foundation and knowledge for teaching across a variety of movement contexts and delivery of the Alberta Physical Education Program of Study.
    • A single course cannot be used to satisfy more than one degree program requirement.
  3. BEd Degree Core: 51 units in courses from the Faculty of Education.
  4. BEd Minor Component: 18 units to fulfill teaching minor (see Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education ).
  5. Language/Literature: 6 units in English (ENGL) OR 3 units in ENGL and 3 units in Writing Studies (WRS).
  6. Open Options: 6 units in courses from any faculty.

Course Sequences for BKin/BEd for Secondary Route

The sequencing of courses taken in the program does not allow for much flexibility throughout the five years; therefore, students should plan their programs carefully.

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

Year 1 (30 units)

Year 2 (30 units)

Year 3 (30 units)

Years 4 and 5 (60 units) Taken in the Faculty of Education

Students should refer to their individual program sheet for proper course sequencing.

Course Requirements (30 units)
Field Experience Terms (30 units)

Courses taken in the Field Experience Terms are normally taken concurrently.

Introductory Professional Term (15 units)
Advanced Professional Term (15 units)

Program Requirements (Elementary Route)

  1. BKin Degree Core: 60 units in courses that provide the foundation of knowledge in professional and discipline areas of the field from the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation.
  2. BKin Activity Core: 9 units in courses that provide foundational knowledge and theory specific to movement education. See Activity Core Electives  for a list of faculty approved activity core courses.
    Notes
    • Students must present a minimum of 9 units completed in the Activity Core with a minimum of 3 units completed in Alternative Environments (KIN 205  recommended). DAC or DANCE is addressed in DANCE 431 . Games is addressed in KIN 325 . Individual Pursuits is addressed in KIN 104 .
    • Demonstrated competency in Aquatics is recommended through either Red Cross Swim Program certification (e.g., Level 10, formerly AquaQuest Level 12-White), or equivalent level of skill (e.g., Royal Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion or YMCA Star 6), or successful completion of KIN 110 .
    • Students are encouraged to select Activity Core electives  intended to develop a robust movement education foundation, background and knowledge for teaching across a variety of movement contexts for delivery of the Alberta Physical Education Program of Study
    • A single course cannot be used to satisfy more than one degree program requirement.
  1. BEd Degree Core: 60 units in courses from the Faculty of Education.
  2. BEd Non-Education Requirements: 6 units from Indigenous Histories and Culture and Mathematics [see Education Courses (9 units) ].
  3. Language/Literature: 6 units in English (ENGL) OR 3 units in ENGL and 3 units in Writing Studies (WRS).
  4. Open Options: 9 units in courses from any Faculty.

Course Sequence for BKin/BEd for Elementary Route

Year 1 (30 units)

Year 2 (30 units)

Year 3 (30 units)

Years 4 and 5

Senior Education Courses (30 units)
3 units from
Field Placement (15 units)
Other program requirements (15 units)
  • EDEL (400-Level) Option (3 units)
  • Open Option (3 units) (Education Coursework Recommended)
  • Education Elective (3 units)
  • Open Option (3 units) (Education Coursework Recommended)
  • Indigenous Histories and Culture [See Education Courses ] (3 units)
Notes
  1. EDEL 305  and EDEL 316  must be taken in Year 4 as pre/co-requisites to EDFX 325 .
  2. The Introductory Professional Term is normally offered in Year 4 Winter Term only and consists of EDFX 325 , 6 units in EDEL courses, and EDPY 303 .
  3. The Advanced Professional Term is normally offered in Year 5 Fall Term only and consists of EDFX 425 , 3 units in EDEL, and EDPY 301 .
  4. Not all courses are offered each term or in a 13-week or condensed format.
  5. Students should be aware of course prerequisites and refer to their individual program sheets for the proper sequencing of courses.