Section 15.13 - Undergraduate Admission

Admission into all programs is limited due to available resources. Although selection procedures vary with the degree program, in general the emphasis will be on academic standing with preference being given to those applicants with the highest standing.

The Admissions Committee determines the successful candidates and develops alternative lists for each degree program. On acceptance, successful applicants must return a Confirmation of Admission form with a nonrefundable tuition deposit to the Comptroller of the University of Alberta. This deposit is credited to tuition fees when the student registers. Should a candidate withdraw after accepting a position, this deposit is forfeited.

Students enrolled in courses offered by the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation must take responsibility for ensuring that they are physically and medically fit to be taking the course. If a student has a physical or medical condition that may compromise their physical participation and ability to meet requirements of the course, it is the student's responsibility to inform the instructor of the particular course in which they are enrolled. Students may contact the Faculty for further information on physical activity requirements and are encouraged to seek medical advice if necessary.

15.13.1 Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE)

I. High School Applicants

Applicants must present a minimum average of 70% or equivalent based on the following subject requirements. Possession of this minimum average does not guarantee admission to the program.

Subject Requirements

(1)	English Language Arts 30-1 (grade of at least 60%)
(2)	Subject from Group A or C
(3)	Subject from Group A or C
(4)	Subject from Group C
(5)	Subject from Group B, C, or Physical Education 30 (5 credit) or approved 35-level equivalent (5 credit), including Exercise Science 35, Sports Medicine 35, or Sport Performance 35.

Notes

(1)	Mathematics 30-2 is acceptable for admission as a Group C subject, however only one of Pure Mathematics 30, Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 30-2 may be used for admission purposes.
(2)	Only one Language other than English is accepted for admission.
(3)	Prospective students should consult the Undergraduate Programs Office for the latest list of approved equivalent courses.
(4)	Students who present a grade in English Language Arts 30-1 (or equivalent) that is below 60%, but possess a competitive average overall, may be admitted on probation. In order to clear this probation they must complete 6 of 100-level English and achieve a combined average of C on those courses.
(5)	Transfer applicants who have completed less than 24 transferable will be considered High School Applicants. If a student in this circumstance has a GPA below 2.0 on their postsecondary coursework they would be admitted on probation. In order to clear this probation they must complete a minimum of 18 and achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 over the next Fall/Winter Terms (September – April).

II. Transfer Applicants

To be considered for admission as a transfer applicant, applicants must present a minimum AGPA of 2.0 or equivalent based on a minimum of 24 of transferable credits. Possession of this minimum AGPA does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants must also possess all High School admission requirements, or equivalent. Applicants are assigned to a year of the program based on the following:

(1)	First-Year Transfer Applicants: This category includes those students who have completed fewer than 30 applicable to the BPE program.
(2)	Second-Year Transfer Applicants: This category includes those students who have successfully completed a minimum of 30 applicable to the BPE program.
(3)	Third-Year Transfer Applicants: This category includes those students who have successfully completed a minimum of 60 applicable to the BPE program including all first-year BPE requirements.

Notes
(1)	Students with a previous degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, or equivalent from an accredited institution are not eligible for admission to the BPE program.
(2)	The BPE degree program strictly adheres to University policy regarding Transfer of Credit, as outlined in §14.2.2.

15.13.2 Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (BScKin)

I. High School Applicants

Applicants must present a minimum average of 70% or equivalent based on the following subject requirements. Possession of this minimum average does not guarantee admission to the program.

Subject Requirements

(1)	English Language Arts 30-1 (grade of at least 60%)
(2)	Chemistry 30
(3)	Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1
(4)	Physics 30
(5)	Biology 30 or Physical Education 30 (5 credit), or approved 35-level equivalent (5 credit), including Exercise Science 35, Sports Medicine 35, or Sport Performance 35.

Notes

(1)	Only one Language other than English is accepted for admission
(2)	Prospective students should consult the Undergraduate Programs Office for the latest list of approved equivalent courses.
(3)	Students who present a grade in English Language Arts 30-1 (or equivalent) that is below 60%, but possess a competitive average overall, may be admitted on probation. In order to clear this probation they must complete 6 of 100-level English and achieve a combined average of C on those courses.
(4)	Transfer applicants who have completed less than 24 transferable will be considered High School Applicants. If a student in this circumstance has a GPA below 2.0 on their postsecondary coursework they would be admitted on probation. In order to clear this probation they must complete a minimum of 18 and achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 over the next Fall/Winter Terms (September – April).

II. Transfer Applicants

To be considered for admission as a transfer applicant, applicants must present a minimum AGPA of 2.0 or equivalent based on a minimum of 24 of transferable credits. Possession of this minimum AGPA does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants must also possess all High School admission requirements or equivalent. Applicants are assigned to a year of the program based on the following:

(1)	First-Year Transfer Applicants: This category includes those students who have completed fewer than 30 applicable to the BSc Kinesiology program.
(2)	Second Year Transfer Applicants: This category includes those students who have successfully completed a minimum 30 applicable to the BSc Kinesiology program.
(3)	Third-Year Transfer Applicants: This category includes those students who have successfully completed a minimum of 60 applicable to the BPE program including all first-year BSc Kinesiology requirements.

Notes
(1)	Students with a previous degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, or equivalent from an accredited institution are not eligible for admission to the BScKIN program.
(2)	The BScKIN degree program strictly adheres to University policy regarding Transfer of Credit, as outlined in §14.2.2.

15.13.3 Combined Bachelor of Physical Education/Bachelor of Education (BPE/BEd) (Elementary or Secondary Routes)

To gain admission to the first three years of the Combined Degrees program, students apply for admission to the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation.

I. High School Applicants

Applicants must present a minimum average of 70% or equivalent based on the following subject requirements. Possession of this minimum average does not guarantee admission to the program.

Subject Requirements

(1)	English Language Arts 30-1 (grade of at least 60%)
(2)	Subject from Group A or C
(3)	Subject from Group A or C
(4)	Subject from Group C
(5)	Subject from Group B, C, or Physical Education 30 (5 credit), or approved 35-level equivalent (5 credit), including Exercise Science 35, Sports Medicine 35, or Sport Performance 35.

Notes

(1)	Mathematics 30-2 is acceptable for admission as a Group C subject, however only one of Pure Mathematics 30, Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 30-2 may be used for admission purposes.
(2)	Students in the BPE/BEd Elementary Route must present one of Pure Mathematics 30, Mathematics 30-1, or Mathematics 30-2. These courses do not have to be included as one of the five 30-level courses for admission, but students in the BPE/BEd Elementary Route are required to complete 3 Mathematics as part of their degree program, MATH 160 (recommended). Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1 is a prerequisite for all Mathematics courses at the University of Alberta except MATH 160, which requires Pure Mathematics 30, Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 as a prerequisite.
(3)	Only one Language other than English is accepted for admission
(4)	Prospective students should consult the Undergraduate Programs Office for the latest list of approved equivalent courses.
(5)	Students who present a grade in English Language Arts 30-1 (or equivalent) that is below 60%, but possess a competitive average overall, may be admitted on probation. In order to clear this probation they must complete 6 of 100-level English and achieve a combined average of C on those courses.
(6)	Transfer applicants who have completed less than 24 transferable will be considered High School Applicants. If a student in this circumstance has a GPA below 2.0 on their postsecondary coursework they would be admitted on probation. In order to clear this probation they must complete a minimum of 18 and achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 over the next Fall/Winter Terms (September – April).

II. Transfer Applicants

Applicants are assigned to a year of the program based on the following:

(1)

First-Year Transfer Applicants: This category includes those students who have completed fewer than 33 applicable to the BPE/BEd program.

(2)

Second Year Transfer Applicants: This category includes those students who have successfully completed a minimum 33 applicable to the BPE/BEd program.

(3)

Third-Year Transfer Applicants: This category includes those students who have successfully completed a minimum of 66 applicable to the BPE/BEd program.

Notes

(1)	Students who have a previous degree are not eligible for admission to the BPE/BEd program.
(2)	The BPE/BEd degrees program strictly adheres to University policy regarding Transfer of Credit as per §14.2.2.

III. Test of Spoken English (TSE):

Applicants must also meet a spoken English requirement. See §13.3.2.

15.13.4 Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sport and Tourism (BARST)

I. High School Applicants

Applicants must present a minimum average of 70% or equivalent based on the following subject requirements. Possession of this minimum average does not guarantee admission to the program.

Subject Requirements

(1)	English Language Arts 30-1 (grade of at least 60%)
(2)	Subject from Group A or C
(3)	Subject from Group A or B
(4)	Subject from Group C (Biology 30 recommended)
(5)	Subject from Group A, C, or Physical Education 30 (5-credit) or approved 35-level equivalent (5 credit), including Exercise Science 35, Sports Medicine 35, or Sport Performance 35.

Notes

(1)	Mathematics 30-2 is acceptable for admission as a Group C subject, however only one of Pure Mathematics 30, Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 30-2 may be used for admission purposes.
(2)	Only one Language other than English is accepted for admission.
(3)	Prospective students should consult the Undergraduate Programs Office for the latest list of approved equivalent courses.
(4)	Students who present a grade in English Language Arts 30-1 (or equivalent) that is below 60%, but possess a competitive average overall, may be admitted on probation. In order to clear this probation they must complete 6 of 100-level English and achieve a combined average of C on those courses.
(5)	Transfer applicants who have completed less than 24 transferable will be considered High School Applicants. If a student in this circumstance has a GPA below 2.0 on their postsecondary coursework they would be admitted on probation. In order to clear this probation they must complete a minimum of 18 and achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 over the next Fall/Winter Terms (September – April).

II. Transfer Applicants

Applicants are assigned to a year of the program based on the following:

(1)	First-Year Transfer Applicants: This category includes those students who have completed fewer than 30 applicable to the BA (Recreation, Sport and Tourism) program.
(2)	Second-Year Transfer Applicants: This category includes those students who have successfully completed a minimum of 30 applicable to the BA (Recreation, Sport and Tourism) program.
(3)	Third-Year Transfer Applicants: This category includes those students who have successfully completed a minimum of 60 applicable to the BA (Recreation, Sport and Tourism) program, including all first year BA (Recreation, Sport and Tourism) requirements.

Note: The BARST degree program strictly adheres to University policy regarding Transfer of Credit, as outlined in §14.2.2.

15.13.5 Nonmatriculated Applicants

Nonmatriculated applicants will be considered for the BARST and BPE degrees only.

Nonmatriculated applicants must present a minimum average of 70% or equivalent based on the following subject requirements. Possession of this minimum average does not guarantee admission to the program.

Subject Requirements

(1)	English Language Arts 30-1 (with a minimum grade of 60%)
(2)	Subject from Group A or C (Biology 30 recommended)

Other Requirements

(1)	An interview with the Associate Dean or designate may be required.
(2)	See also general nonmatriculation requirements §14.3.

15.13.6 Aboriginal Applicants

The Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation encourages Aboriginal students' study toward the BPE, the Combined BPE/BEd, and the BA (Recreation, Sport and Tourism) degree programs. The Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation recognizes that Aboriginal applicants (including status and non-status Indians, Inuit, and Métis) have traditionally been underrepresented in these fields. To assist more Aboriginal students to attain these degrees, the Admissions Committee considers additional qualified applicants over and above the Aboriginal students who may be admitted in the regular competition for places in the Faculty. Until the Aboriginal enrolment of the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation reaches 10% of the total enrolment, up to 5% of admissions to the Faculty will be allocated to Aboriginal applicants. Aboriginal students who wish to be considered for these places must attain the minimum admission requirements for these programs.

15.13.7 Exceptional Student Athlete Applicants

A limited number of spaces are available to students who have demonstrated excellent athletic talent and ability and have applied significant time in the pursuit of sport and athletic excellence. Students wishing to be considered for admission under this category would complete the following procedures:

(1)

Eligibility: All student-athletes (high school or transfer) who

meet the minimum 70% or AGPA of 2.0 and subject requirements for application; and

display a level of sport performance that

i.	can be documented objectively by an independent external source (i.e., league commissioner, national team coaching staff) and possess athletic prowess that would be acceptable to any CIS participating institution.
ii.	requires a minimum annual average of 15 training/competition hours per week in the year immediately before the application.

(2)

Application Procedure:

a.	In addition to submitting the application for admission form to the Office of the Registrar, all exceptional student athlete applicants must file additional documentation with the Exceptional Student Athlete Admissions Committee of the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation. These materials shall include objective documentation by an independent external source of exceptional athletic prowess; documentation of participation in a minimum annual average of 15 competition training hours per week; and external references documenting potential of the applicant to the field of Physical Education and Recreation. This documentation is then screened by the Exceptional Student Athlete Admissions Committee to insure the above eligibility criteria. Applications from non-CIS sports are considered equally with student athletes from current University of Alberta program offerings.
b.	All relevant material must be submitted by May 1. Decisions of the Exceptional Student Athlete Admissions Committee will then be conveyed to the applicant and to the Faculty Admissions Committee. Following its meeting in late June, the Faculty Admissions Committee will formally notify applicants of the decisions made in their case.
c.	All exceptional student athlete applicants who wish to commence their respective programs in January must be approved during the previous year's application and selection process.

15.13.8 Special Students

Special students are students who have been permitted to register in one or more courses not being taken for credit toward a degree program. To be considered for admission, applicants must normally have received a university degree, and must present a competitive AGPA. Because the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation is a limited enrolment Faculty, priority in admission is given to applicants to degree programs. Special students who wish to continue must reapply each year, and priority is given to applicants who have not previously attended as a Special student. Special students should apply to the Faculty in which they will take the majority of their courses.

15.13.9 Visiting Students

Students from other universities or colleges are eligible to be considered for admission to the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation as visiting students if

(1)	they are degree program students at their home institution;
(2)	their home institution provides a letter of permission;
(3)	their academic record shows satisfactory standing.

Visiting student status will normally be granted for one Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer period only. Because the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation is a limited enrolment Faculty, priority in admission is given to applicants to degree programs.

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