Overview

Limited enrolment program that provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential to sport and physical education activity

• Program includes practicum and fourthyear internship in elementary and secondary schools or community-based fitness and activity programs

• Prepares students to coach, teach, administer, develop, and promote sport and physical activity programs, or to pursue graduate studies in physical and health education

• Activity courses include: dance, basketball, volleyball, soccer, cross-country skiing, curling, judo, badminton, tennis, elementary games, alpine skiing, snowboarding and diving

First-year course overview:

PHED 1006 – Exercise Science + lab

PHED 1099 – Outdoor School I

PHED 1106 – Human Movement

PHED 1206 – Perspectives Phed/Sport: Cda.

PHED 1506 – Anatomy and Kinesiology I + lab

PHED 1507 – Anatomy and Kinesiology II + lab

PSYC 1105 – Introduction to Psychology

+ electives (9 cr) in humanities, social sciences or sciences which

are non-PHED courses. 

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements, based on Grade 12 4U/M courses:

• 1 English
• 1 biology/exercise science
• 4 other courses
• Personal profile
• Minimum average of 78%
• 2 Matrix Form

Employment Prospects

 

Elementary and secondary school, Graduate Studies, Athletic Administration, Athletic or Massage Therapy, Fitness Health Clubs, Law Enforcement, continue studies in Medicine, Chiropractic, Physiotherapy

Credit Transfer

Credit transfer opportunities are available from other recognized postsecondary institutions and are typically evaluated on an individual basis. Some fast-tracking opportunities also exist.

Several formal collaborative agreements with Cambrian College are also in place for this program.