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BKin/BEd Combined Degrees Program (Secondary and Elementary Routes)


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Students in the BKin/BEd Combined Degrees take a program of ★159 over five years. During this five-year program, Kinesiology courses and Education courses are studied concurrently. Students apply for admission to the Faculty of Physical Education 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  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 applicable to the BKin/BEd program has been successfully completed.

Note: Students in Year 3 who have completed less than ★90 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 Physical Education 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: ★57 in courses from the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation.
  2. BKin Activity Core: ★18 in PAC/DAC courses from the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation (see ).
    Note: Activity core includes a minimum of ★3 in each of Dance, Games ( or  recommended), Gymnastics ( recommended) and Individual Activities. Alternative Environments is addressed through . Students are encouraged to select courses appropriate for teaching the Alberta Physical Education Program of Study.
  3. BEd Degree Core: ★51 in courses from the Faculty of Education.
  4. BEd Minor Component: ★18 to fulfill teaching minor (see ).
  5. Language/Literature: ★6 in English (ENGL) or ★3 in ENGL and ★3 in Writing Studies (WRS).
  6. Open Options: ★9 in courses from any faculty, including up to ★6 in PAC/DAC
  7. Aquatics: Demonstrated competency in Aquatics is recommended; swimming certification to a Red Cross Swim Program (Level 10, formerly AquaQuest Level 12-White) or equivalent level of skill (e.g., Royal Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion or YMCA Star 6), or successfully complete .

Course Sequences for BKin/BEd for Secondary Route


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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.

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


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

Program Requirements (Elementary Route)


  1. BKin Degree Core: ★57 in courses from the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation.
  2. BKin Activity Core: ★18 in PAC/DAC courses from the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation [see ].
    Note: Students are encouraged to select PAC/DAC/DANCE courses appropriate for teaching the Alberta Physical Education Program of Study.
    Students must present at least ★3 in the following areas:

Alternative Environments ()
Dance ()
Games ()
Gymnastics ()
Individual Activities (★3 chosen from , , , , , )

  1. BEd Degree Core: ★60 in courses from the Faculty of Education.
  2. BEd Non-Education Requirements: ★6 from Aboriginal and Indigenous Histories and Culture and Mathematics [see Education ].
  3. Language/Literature: ★6 in English (ENGL) or ★3 in ENGL and ★3 in Writing Studies (WRS).
  4. Open Options: ★12 in courses from any Faculty, including up to ★6 in PAC/DAC/DANCE.
  5. Aquatics: Demonstrated competency in Aquatics is recommended; swimming certification to a Red Cross Swim Program (Level 10, formerly AquaQuest Level 12-White) or equivalent level of skill (e.g., Royal Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion or YMCA Star 6), or successfully complete .

Course Sequence for BKin/BEd for Elementary Route


(also see )

Year 4 (★30)


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