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154 Programs of Study

154.1 BPE Degree Program

154.1.1 Program Structure

    The Bachelor of Physical Education degree program consists of *120 and has both a professional and discipline focus. The program consists of the following components:

(1)

Degree Core: *60. These courses provide the foundation of knowledge in professional and discipline areas of the field.

(2)

Activity Core: *15. 100-level Physical Activity Courses (PAC) and Dance Activity Courses (DAC) focus on acquiring basic skills and developing theoretical knowledge fundamental to the activity. 300-level PAC/DAC courses focus on advanced skill development analysis, instruction, and/or coaching of a physical activity.

    Specific Requirements:

a.

PAC 101 (*3), must be taken in Year 1 of the program

b.

*3 must be taken at the 300-level

Notes

(1)

A maximum of *21 in PAC/DAC courses may be credited toward the BPE degree program. Any units of course weight above the required *15 are included in the Option Component of the degree

(2)

Any units of course weight above the required *15 are included in the Option Component of the degree.

(3)

Areas of Concentration: *30. Seven areas of concentration provide specializations in professional areas of physical education, sport, health, and well-being. Each concentration must include a practicum of at least *6. Students normally select their area of concentration during the second year of their program.

(4)

Option Component: A group of courses totalling *15 of which at least *9 must be taken from outside the Faculty.

154.1.2 Course Sequence

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

Year 1 (*30)

1.

*6 of 100-level English

2.

HE ED 110

3.

PAC 101

4.

PEDS 100

5.

PEDS 101

6.

PEDS 103

7.

PERLS 104

8.

PERLS 105

9.

PSYCO 104

Year 2 (*30)

1.

DANCE 200

2.

PEDS 200

3.

PEDS 203

4.

PEDS 206

5.

PERLS 204

6.

PERLS 207

7.

*6 PAC/DAC

8.

*6 options (see Note 3)

Year 3 (*30)

1.

PEDS 303 or HE ED 321

2.

PEDS 307

3.

One of: PEDS 309, RLS 210, SOC 210, STAT 141, or STAT 151

4.

PERLS 304

5.

*15 Concentration Courses (see Note 3)

6.

*3 PAC/DAC

Year 4 (*30)

1.

PEDS 401

2.

*15 Concentration Courses (see Notes 1 and 3)

3.

*3 PAC/DAC

4.

*9 options

Notes

(1)

Students must choose one of following practicum options:

    *6: Part-time practicum (must register in PEDS 490 only), or

    *12: Full-time practicum (must register in PEDS 491 only)

(2)

Opportunities may be limited for those students wishing to do a part-time practicum.

(3)

Students interested in the Coaching Studies Concentration should see §154.1.3(4).

(4)

A maximum of *15 in Practicum course offerings may be credited toward the BPE degree program.

154.1.3 Degree Program Concentrations

    Students normally select from one of seven concentrations at the end of Year 2 of the program. Students should contact the Undergraduate Programs Office of the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation for information about specific concentration requirements.

(1)

Active Living, Health, and Well-Being: This area of concentration provides students with understanding of and appreciation for the importance of physical activity and other lifestyle behaviors as they relate to fitness, health, and well-being over the lifespan. Biopsychosocial factors influencing acquisition and maintenance of active healthy lifestyles will be emphasized.

a.

Concentration Core (*9)

    HE ED 320, 321 and INT D 410

    Note: If HE ED 321 has been chosen as part of the Degree Core, please add *3 to your Concentration Options list.

b.

Practicum (*6 or *12)

    *6 PEDS 490, or *12 PEDS 491

c.

Concentration Options (*9 or *15)

    Students should contact the Undergraduate Programs Office for detailed information about specific Concentration Option courses.

    Note: Students who choose a *6 Part-Time practicum will do *15 Concentration Options; students who choose a *12 Full-Time practicum will do *9 Concentration Options.

(2)

Activity and Nutrition: This concentration will provide students with an understanding and appreciation of the importance of physical activity and nutrition as related to disease, personal health, and well-being.

a.

Concentration Core (*24)

    HE ED 311; NU FS 305, 352, 356; NUTR 100; PEDS 334, 335; *3 chosen from: NU FS 200, 223, 377, or NUTR 480.

b.

Practicum (*6)

    *6 PEDS 490

(3)

Adapted Physical Activity: The focus of this concentration is on developing skills to facilitate the active living of special populations. 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.

a.

Concentration Core (*12)

    PEDS 471, 472, 385, and PERLS 370.

b.

Practicum (*6 or *12)

    *6 PEDS 490 or *12 PEDS 491

c.

Concentration Options (*6 or *12)

    Students should contact the Undergraduate Programs Office for detailed information about specific Concentration Option courses.

    Note: Students who choose a *6 Part-Time practicum will do *15 Concentration Options; students who choose a *12 Full-Time practicum will do *6 Concentration Options.

(4)

Coaching Studies: This concentration will provide students with the knowledge and experiences that will enable them to effectively compete for coaching positions, enter a National Coaching Institute, or go on to graduate studies in coaching. Coaching is based on the principles of competency, equity, flexibility, mentorship, practicum, and specialization.

a.

Concentration Core (*27)

    Year 2 (*6): PEDS 245 and 246

    Year 3 (*9): PEDS 240, 335, 346

    Year 4 (*12): PEDS 403, 446 and 447

b.

Concentration Options (*3)

    Students should contact the Undergraduate Programs Office for detailed information about specific Concentration Option courses.

(5)

Cultural and Managerial Studies of Sport and Leisure: The focus of this concentration is on cultural and managerial issues related to sport and leisure. Although the intention is that all students will be exposed to both, for those interested in cultural issues, the emphasis will be on understanding the connections between sport and leisure and the society in which we live. For those interested in managerial issues, the emphasis will be on managing organizations involved in the delivery of sport and leisure services.

a.

Concentration Core (*12)

    PERLS 350 and 351, plus *6 chosen from HE ED 320, HIST 460, 470, PERLS 335, 404, 411, 450, 451, 452, 495, 499/599, RLS 232, 452, 463, 464 and 465.

b.

Practicum (*6 or *12)

    *6 PEDS 490, or *12 PEDS 491

c.

Concentration Options (*6 or *12)

    Students should contact the Undergraduate Programs Office for detailed information about specific Concentration Option courses.

    Note: Students who choose a *6 Part-Time practicum will do *12 Concentration Options; students who choose a *12 Full-Time practicum will do *6 Concentration Options.

(6)

Physical Activity and Sport Performance: This concentration attempts to further the students' understanding of selected aspects of physical activity and sport performance. Students will gain an understanding of interdisciplinary approaches through the concentration requirements.

    The Concentration Options provide the opportunity to focus on specific areas such as teaching/learning, sport psychology, motor learning, biomechanics, and physiological adaptations to activity.

a.

Concentration Core (*15)

    Chosen from HE ED 311, PEDS 240, 302, 303, 306, 335, 403, 411, and 412.

    Note: If PEDS 303 has been chosen as part of the Degree Core, please add *3 to your Concentration Options list.

b.

Practicum (*6 or *12)

    *6 PEDS 490 or *12 PEDS 491

c.

Concentration Options (*3 to *9)

    Students should contact the Undergraduate Programs Office for detailed information about specific Concentration Option courses.

    Note: Students who choose a *6 Part-Time practicum will do *9 Concentration Options; students who choose a *12 Full-Time practicum will do *3 Concentration Options.

(7)

Individualized Concentration: This concentration 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 five concentrations. This will be done in consultation with an Undergraduate Programs Advisor and requires approval of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs).

a.

General Requirements

    Students wishing to enter into this concentration must submit a written proposal to the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) which must contain the following information:

i)

A clear description of the focus and the objectives of the concentration.

ii)

A detailed list of courses to be taken and how they relate to the stated objectives.

b.

Specific Requirements

    The concentration consists of *30 and normally consists of:

i)

*15 taken at the 300- or 400-level

ii)

Minimum *9 taken from DANCE, HE ED, PEDS, PERLS, and/or RLS courses.

iii)

*6/*12 Professional Practicum.

    Note: Students who choose a *6 Part-Time practicum will do *24 Concentration Options; students who choose a *12 Full-Time practicum will do *18 Concentration Courses.

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