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Programs of Study
154.2
BSc in Kinesiology Degree Program
154.2 BSc in Kinesiology Degree Program
154.2.1 Program Structure
Students in the BSc (Kin) Degree take a program of 120 over a four year period, consisting of:
Degree core: A group of required courses in Kinesiology totalling 81 | |||||
Practicum component: (6) Part-Time or (12) Full-Time practicum | |||||
Option component:
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154.2.2 Course Sequence for BSc in Kinesiology
Students are advised to follow the prescribed order as closely as possible.
Year 1 (30) | |
CHEM 101 | |
CHEM 261 | |
6 of 100-level English | |
HE ED 110 | |
MATH 113 or 114 | |
PEDS 100 | |
PEDS 101 | |
PEDS 103 | |
PERLS 104 |
Year 2 (30) | |
BIOCH 200 | |
PEDS 200 | |
PEDS 203 | |
PEDS 206 | |
PEDS 240 | |
PERLS 105 | |
PERLS 204 | |
PERLS 207 | |
6 Open options |
Year 3 (30) | |
HE ED 221 | |
PEDS 303 or HE ED 321 | |
One of: PEDS 309, STAT 141, or STAT 151 | |
PEDS 334 | |
PEDS 335 | |
15 Open options |
Year 4 (30) | |
PEDS 401 | |
PEDS 409 | |
6 chosen from: INT D 410 or 415; PEDS 302, 306, 400, 402, 411, 412, 440 or 497 (depending on topic; students should talk to Undergraduate Programs Advisor for more information) | |
6/12 Professional Practicum (see Note 6) | |
6/12 Faculty Options (see Note 6) The total course weights taken in 4 and 5 above must equal 18. |
Notes | |
No more than 9 of options are to be completed through PAC/DAC courses. | |
Students with an interest in biomechanics or motor control are strongly encouraged to complete CMPUT 101 or 114 as one of their options. | |
Practicum opportunities may be limited for those students wishing to do a part-time practicum. | |
It is strongly recommended to select appropriate Open options in order to meet agency prerequisites for a practicum placement. For example, students considering a practicum in a fitness or physiotherapy clinic are advised to take PAC 490. See a Program Advisor for suggested courses. | |
In order to graduate with a BSc in Kinesiology, students must have successfully completed a minimum of 96 laboratory hours of coursework, chosen from the following discipline areas: human anatomy, human physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor learning/motor control, and psychology of physical activity. | |
Students must choose one of following practicum placement options: 12 full-time practicum (must register in PEDS 491 only), or 6 part-time practicum (must register in PEDS 490 only) and an additional 6 Faculty Options. | |
A maximum of 15 in Practicum course offerings may be credited toward the BSc in Kinesiology degree program. |