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Faculty ofKinesiology

Table of ContentsSummary of Degree Programs ...... 167

Faculty Information ........................ 167

Faculty Regulations ....................... 168

Program Details

• Kinesiology/Science .............. 170

• Honours ................................ 172

• Combined ............................. 172

Administration ................................ 173

Degrees Offered

Summary of Degree Programs

UndergraduateThe Faculty of Kinesiology offers four-yearprofessional and disciplinary programsleading to degrees in the following areas:

1. Bachelor of Kinesiology (General)

2. Bachelor of Kinesiology (AthleticTherapy)

3. Bachelor of Kinesiology (Biomechanics)

4. Bachelor of Kinesiology (Exercise andHealth Physiology)

5. Bachelor of Kinesiology (Mind Sciencesin Kinesiology)

6. Bachelor of Kinesiology (Pedagogy)

7. Bachelor of Science (Biomechanics)

8. Bachelor of Science (Exercise andHealth Physiology)

9. Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology)

10. Bachelor of Science (Mind Sciences inKinesiology)

Students may declare only one Major.

Honours programs are offered in all Majors.

Students who are preparing to teach in eitherthe elementary or secondary school system

should enroll in the Bachelor of Kinesiology(Pedagogy) degree program.

The Faculty of Kinesiology offers a five-yearcombined Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelorof Kinesiology (General) with the HaskayneSchool of Business, a five-year combinedBachelor of Kinesiology(Pedagogy)/Bachelorof Education (Master of Teaching Program)in Physical Education with the Faculty ofEducation, and a five-year combinedBachelor of Kinesiology (General)/Bachelorof Nursing with the Faculty of Nursing. Noother combined degree programs areavailable with Kinesiology degrees.

The Faculty of Kinesiology participates in acollaborative program with the Faculty ofFine Arts to offer a four-year BA Dancedegree. See the Collaborative Programssection of this Calendar for details.

The Faculty of Kinesiology collaborates withthe Faculty of Education to offer a Minor in“Adapted and Therapeutic Activity” forstudents in Kinesiology. Detailed require-ments are listed in the Faculty of Educationsection of this Calendar.

GraduateThe Faculty of Kinesiology offers graduateprograms leading to the thesis-based MSc,the course-based MKin degree, and theDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. TheMSc degree is a full-time degree that may betaken in a variety of specializations accord-ing to the list of faculty research interests.The two Master of Kinesiology programs are:(a) Art and Science of Coaching; and (b)Exercise and Functional Fitness. The Doctorof Philosophy (PhD) degree is offered in theareas of Exercise and Health Physiology,Biomechanics, and Biomedical Engineering.The opportunity exists to pursue a Doctor ofPhilosophy in other areas on a Special Casebasis.

Graduate programs are administered by theFaculty of Graduate Studies, and details aregiven in its Calendar.

Faculty Information Contact Information Location: Kinesiology Complex: KN B 142/ 143

Student Information: (403) 220-7018 or 220-6762

Faculty number: (403) 220-5603

E-mail address: [email protected]

Web page URL: http://www.kin.ucalgary.ca/

IntroductionThe discipline of Kinesiology involves thestudy of human movement from manytheoretical and applied perspectives,including structural, functional, mechanical,historical, psychological, and sociological.Approximately 500 undergraduate and 70graduate students are enrolled annually inthe Faculty of Kinesiology.

PatternThe General Program (BKin or BSc) offersflexibility to choose courses from Kinesiologyand other Faculties to tailor programs toindividual needs and interests. It is the mostflexible of all Kinesiology majors. A combinedBachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Kinesiol-ogy degree program is offered with theHaskayne School of Business. A combinedBachelor of Kinesiology/Bachelor of Nursingdegree program is offered with the Faculty ofNursing.

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The Athletic Therapy program (BKin) is a jointoffering with Mount Royal College, whichprovides professional training in AthleticTherapy, including a high-quality experientialcomponent during a full year on the MountRoyal College campus. Ten students per yearwill be admitted to the major after two years ofpreparatory course work that includesspecified course requirements.

Biomechanics (BKin or BSc) focuses on themechanics of human movement with anemphasis on biomedical and sports applica-tions, through course work in Kinesiology,Mathematics, and Engineering.

Exercise and Health Physiology (BKin orBSc) builds upon fundamental knowledge inhuman movement and functioning, focusingon the effects of lifestyle, exercise, and dieton the human body.

Mind Sciences in Kinesiology (BKin or BSc)provides a comprehensive education in theareas of behavioural neurosciences,cognition and neuro-motor control, andpersonality and social psychology.

Pedagogy (BKin) combines the study ofElementary and Secondary School PhysicalEducation. Teaching certification must beobtained from the Faculty of Education eitherafter completion of the BKin (Pedagogy)degree, or through the combined degree withPedagogy and Education.

The BA Dance degree is offered as a four-year collaborative program with the Facultyof Fine Arts.

ObjectivesThe curriculum in the Faculty of Kinesiologyintroduces students to new and demandingthought processes and learning experiencesthat promote a lifelong desire for learningand a healthy lifestyle. It provides anopportunity for students to acquire advancedlevels of knowledge in specific aspectsrelated to health, movement, exercise, andsport. Laboratory, professional, and experi-ential courses are designed to facilitate thetransition to workplace and/or graduateeducation and to assimilate knowledgeoutside of the field of Kinesiology.

The curriculum will provide students with theability to synthesize knowledge and experiencerelated specifically to applications of health,movement, exercise, and sport; understandthe effects of movement, exercise, and sporton fitness and health; communicate informa-tion effectively; and demonstrate critical andcreative thinking skills.

Career OpportunitiesGraduates of Kinesiology are qualified forpositions of leadership in community orcorporate wellness programs; sport manage-ment and promotion; fitness promotion,assessment, and prescription; coaching andtraining amateur athletes; therapeutic andrehabilitative programs; ergonomic assess-ments; exercise therapy; and other profes-sional opportunities through sport and physicalactivity. Those students intending to teach inthe school systems must enroll in the Faculty

of Education after completion of Kinesiologydegree requirements.

Student Affairs• Academic advisors in the Student

Programs Office are available forprogram consultation during regularoffice hours. Students are encouragedto become acquainted with the StudentPrograms Office and its advisingresources to discuss any aspect ofacademic programs.

• Kinesiology Student Society

ResourcesThe Faculty services the Athletic andCampus Recreation programs of theUniversity. The physical complex provides aworld-class environment for study andresearch. Students have use of the Olympic-sized pool and diving tower, the JackSimpson triple gymnasium, a 400 m speedskating surface, ice hockey and figureskating surfaces, a specialized gymnasticsgym, fitness centre, a unique climbing room,squash and racquetball courts, dancestudios, and many other teaching andrecreational facilities.

Faculty RegulationsStudents in the Faculty of Kinesiology aregoverned by the academic regulationscontained in this section and also in theAcademic Regulations section of theCalendar. Certain courses are subject toindividual prerequisites.

Students are advised to read and considercarefully all regulations and in cases of doubtas to the precise meaning of any statementor regulation, to consult the office of theAssociate Dean (Academic), Faculty ofKinesiology.

AdmissionsNew applicants should refer to “AdmissionRequirements” in the Academic Regulationssection of this Calendar for regulationsregarding University admission requirements.

Students must meet minimum admissionrequirements for either Standard Admissionor Alternate Admission as set out in theAcademic Regulations section of thisCalendar, which outlines the specificmatriculation subject requirements for eachmajor.

DeadlinesApplication and documentation deadlines foradmission to the Faculty of Kinesiology:

Fall Session• Refer to the Applications for Admissions

Schedule in this Calendar for applicationdeadlines.

• June 30 for documents from transferstudents

• August 1 for documents from highschool students

Limited EnrollmentEnrollment in the Faculty of Kinesiology islimited. Applicants will be accepted on thebasis of academic standing in high schooland/or previous successful completion ofacademic course work at a post-secondaryinstitution.

Adult Student AdmissionStudents 21 years of age or older by thecommencement of the session to which theyare seeking admission who are unable topresent complete matriculation may apply foradmission under special conditions. Suchapplicants must present evidence of havingsuccessfully completed English 30, Biology30, Chemistry 30, and one of Pure Math-ematics 30, Mathematics 30, or Mathematics31, or equivalents.

Transfer to BEd (Master ofTeaching Program)Students who plan to apply for admission tothe BEd (Master of Teaching Program)Elementary and Secondary Routes shouldnote the regulations listed in the Faculty ofEducation section of this Calendar.

Students who plan to apply for admission toeither the Elementary or Secondary Routesbut who are not enrolled in the BKin(Pedagogy) major should consult theKinesiology Pedagogy Coordinator early intheir program.

RegistrationEffective Writing RequirementAll students must satisfy the Effective WritingRequirement as outlined in the AcademicRegulations section of this Calendar.

Course LoadThe equivalent of five half-courses peracademic session represents a normalcourse load in all Faculty of Kinesiologyprograms. It should be stressed that extracourses represent substantial burdens andmay damage overall performance. Opportu-nities for accelerated progress exist throughcourses offered in Spring and SummerSessions.

Transfer of Credit from OtherInstitutionsNo more than 10 full-course equivalentstaken at other institutions and acceptable fortransfer of credit may be counted towardsthe degree. Students must have obtained agrade of at least “D” or its equivalent incourses proposed for transfer of credit.Grades obtained in transfer courses are notused in the computation of grade pointaverages for graduation purposes.

At least half of the required Kinesiologycourses in any degree program must becompleted at the University of Calgary. TheFaculty reserves the right to determine anystudent’s sequence of courses; credit for acourse will not be awarded unless the

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prerequisite for that course (as listed in theCalendar) has been completed with aminimum grade of “C-.”

Students may be authorized to take some oftheir course work at another university if theirregistration as a visiting student is accept-able to that university. Requests for suchauthorization should be made through theStudent Programs Office.

It is the responsibility of the student toprovide full details of the courses proposedfor transfer at the time of application. It isalso the responsibility of the student toensure that upon completion of the coursesan official transcript is forwarded to theRegistrar of this University in order that theappropriate credit may be officially recorded.Students must obtain a grade of “D” or betterfor transfer of credit.

Accuracy of RegistrationAll students are responsible for the com-pleteness and accuracy of their registrationand for arranging their course selections tomeet all program requirements as detailed inthis Calendar.

Duration of the DegreeAll courses counting towards the degreemust be completed within 10 consecutivecalendar years from the time of first registra-tion in the Faculty.

Courses Bearing a PrerequisiteA student must obtain a grade of “C-“ orbetter in a prerequisite course to be eligiblefor the subsequent course. Students who donot have the specified prerequisite course ontheir academic record but feel that they havecompleted equivalent course work shouldcontact the Student Programs Office.

Withdrawal from CoursesA student may withdraw from any course viathe Web or Telephone Registration Systems.In any full course or half course the requestmust be submitted by the deadline asspecified in the Academic Schedule. Beforewithdrawing from any course, a student isstrongly recommended to seek advice fromthe instructor or the Student ProgramsOffice.

Students wishing to withdraw completelyfrom the University should refer to theAcademic Regulations section of thisCalendar.

Students will not be permitted to withdrawmore than once from a particular course.Students will be required to withdraw fromthe Faculty if they have accumulated a totalof more than five full-course equivalentwithdrawals while in attendance at theUniversity of Calgary.

Repetition of CoursesStudents may repeat a course previouslyfailed or one in which a higher grade issought. However, a student will usually bepermitted to repeat a particular course only

once. Failure to achieve a minimum grade of“C-“ in a required prerequisite course aftertwo attempts will result in immediate requiredwithdrawal from the Faculty, subject to theright of written appeal to the KinesiologyAppeals Committee.

Course WorkActivity CoursesActivity courses are listed under theheadings “Dance Education Activity/Theory(DEAT),” “Outdoor Pursuits Activity/Theory(OPAT),” and “Physical Education Activity/Theory (PEAT).”

200-level courses are introductory and dealprimarily with the acquisition and improve-ment of basic skills and knowledge in theactivity.

300-level courses are advanced and dealprimarily with the continued acquisition andimprovement of intermediate and advancedskills as well as skill analysis, game strategyand teaching progressions.

Students must either pass the prerequisite200-level Activity course, or acquire theconsent of the Faculty before registering in300-level Activity courses.

A student receiving credit for a 300-levelActivity course may not subsequently receivecredit for a 200-level course in the sameactivity.

A maximum of three full-course equivalentsof Activity may be used towards the Bachelorof Kinesiology or the Bachelor of Sciencedegree.

Credit in Courses by “SpecialAssessment”Students are referred to the AcademicRegulations section of this Calendar forUniversity regulations on special assess-ment. Students may not count more than twofull-course equivalents towards their degreein courses taken outside the Faculty byspecial assessment.

Student StandingAcademic StandingThe academic performance of Kinesiologystudents who have completed at least sixhalf-course equivalents in the preceding Falland Winter Sessions will be reviewedfollowing each Winter Session.

Students who have completed fewer than sixhalf-course equivalents since their previousreview will be evaluated at a subsequentannual review when they have completed atotal of six or more half-course equivalents.All courses taken since the previous reviewof a student will be included.

A full-time student attaining a GPA of lessthan 2.00 in any academic year will berequired to withdraw from the Faculty subjectto the right of written appeal to the Kinesiol-ogy Appeals Committee. Such appeals mustbe received no later than June 30 of theacademic year.

Failure to achieve a minimum grade of “C-“in a required prerequisite course after twoattempts will also result in immediaterequired withdrawal from the Faculty.

Probation and Readmission1. Probationary status is not available in

Kinesiology, unless students aresuccessful in appealing their “required towithdraw” status.

2. Probationary status carries the stipula-tion that a student must achieve a GPAof 2.00 or higher in each session untilprobation is cleared. Failure to maintaina GPA of 2.00 in any session, regardlessof course load, will result in requiredwithdrawal.

Probationary status will be cleared whena student has completed the equivalentof five half courses with an overall GPAof 2.00 or higher.

3. Any student required to withdraw fromthe Faculty for unsatisfactory academicperformance may be considered forreadmission after 12 or more monthshave elapsed from the date of with-drawal. Such students will be placed onprobationary status upon readmission.

Re-applicants must satisfy the governingadmission requirements (including gradepoint standards) for the year in whichthey re-apply. Such students shouldconsult with advisors in the StudentPrograms Office for further information.

4. A student required to withdraw from anHonours program under conditions ofunsatisfactory academic performance isnormally ineligible for readmission to anHonours program. However, the studentmay be admitted to a regular BKin orBSc program.

Dean’s ListThe Dean’s List recognizes the outstandingacademic achievement of students in theFaculty of Kinesiology. To be included, astudent must achieve a GPA of at least 3.50over all courses taken in the preceding Falland Winter Sessions at the University ofCalgary, with a minimum of four half-courseequivalents completed in each session.

GraduationDegree with DistinctionIn a non-Honours program a GPA of 3.60 orbetter over the last 15 full-course equivalentswill result in the degree being awarded withdistinction.

A student who has taken part of his/her workat another university or who has transferredinto the Faculty may be granted a degree withdistinction at the discretion of the Faculty.

Degree with First Class HonoursIn an Honours program a GPA of 3.60 orbetter over the last 15 full-course equivalentswill result in the degree being awarded withFirst Class Honours.


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A student who has taken part of his/her work atanother university or who has transferred intothe Faculty may be granted a degree with FirstClass Honours at the discretion of the Faculty.

Minor Field ProgramsStudents may formally declare a Minor Fieldand have this officially recorded on theirtranscript of record provided they satisfy therequirements for the relevant Minor Fieldprogram. This declaration must be made nolater than the time of their last registration.

Minor Fields may be taken from the Facultiesof Communication and Culture, ContinuingEducation, Education, Fine Arts, Humanities,Medicine, Science, Social Sciences, and theHaskayne School of Business. Studentsmust satisfy the Minor Field requirements ofthe relevant Faculty.

Appeals ProcessThere are no Faculty-specific regulationsgoverning appeals. Please refer to theReappraisals and Appeals section of thisCalendar.

Fees and ExpensesStudents will be expected to pay supplemen-tary fees in some courses, as specified in theCourse Registration and Planning Guide.

Program DetailsBachelor of Kinesiology orBachelor of ScienceDegree ProgramsIntroductionBKin Programs

GeneralAthletic TherapyBiomechanicsExercise and Health PhysiologyMind Sciences in KinesiologyPedagogy

BSc Programs

BiomechanicsExercise and Health PhysiologyKinesiology (General)Mind Sciences in Kinesiology

AdmissionSee “Faculty Regulations – Admissions”above for application deadlines and otheradmission information.

RequirementsBachelor of Kinesiology and Bachelor ofScience Programs

1. Attainment of at least a 2.00 grade pointaverage over the entire program, asoutlined below.

2. Attainment of at least a 2.00 grade pointaverage in all Faculty of Kinesiologycourses.

3. No more than the equivalent of two fullcourse “D” or “D+” grades in core courserequirements.

4. No more than the equivalent of four fullcourse “D” or “D+” grades throughoutthe entire program.

5. No “F” grades will be acceptable towardsthe BKin or BSc degree. A coursenormally may be repeated only once.

Kinesiology Core CoursesWithin the 20 full-course Bachelor ofKinesiology or Bachelor of Science degree,all students must complete the following corecourses (7.5 full-course equivalents).

1. Kinesiology 201Kinesiology 203





6. Biology 231Kinesiology 355

7. Zoology 361Zoology 363

7.5 Kinesiology 473

Students are expected to register for aselected number of 200-level requirements(chosen from Biology 231, Kinesiology 201,203, 211, 213, 243, 245, 251, 253, 261, or263) in Year 1, as well as some of the 200-level requirements for their chosen major.Since this entails more than five full-courseequivalents, students are expected tocomplete these 200-level courses overseveral years and will be able to tailor theirregistrations to suit individual circumstances.

All students must complete at least five full-course equivalents from outside the Facultyof Kinesiology, including at least two full-course equivalents at the Senior level.

In addition to the core, each major requiresthe specific courses outlined below.

Additional Requirements for Bachelor ofScience ProgramsTo meet BSc degree requirements, at least21 half-course science equivalents must becompleted. These include all courses offeredby the Faculty of Science, courses listed bythe Faculty of Science as acceptablecomponents in their BSc programs (seeFaculty of Science – Faculty Regulations –Programs with a Major Field), Area IIIcourses (see Faculty of Social Sciences –Area Table), and the following Kinesiologycourses: 237, 251, 261, 263, 291, 293, 351,353, 355, 363, 367, 371, 375, 381, 433, 451,463, 465, 466, 469, 473, 475, 479, 485, 490,493, 495, and 503.46.

Honours ProgramsSee Honours section below for additionalrequirements for Honours programs.

Specific ProgramRequirementsBachelor of Kinesiology (General)or Bachelor of Science(Kinesiology)AdmissionStudents should refer to the StandardAdmission requirements listed in theAcademic Regulations section of thisCalendar.

RequirementsA. Kinesiology Core (7.5 full-course

equivalents)

B. Four full-course equivalent SeniorOptions of which at least one and one-half full-course equivalents must beFaculty of Kinesiology options.

C. Options (8.5 full-course equivalents)

Bachelor of Kinesiology (AthleticTherapy)AdmissionApplicants to the Athletic Therapy Major willenter the program at the third year level aftersuccessful completion of listed prerequisites,and selection using quantitative criteria.Admission to the major is limited to tenstudents each year; applications to the Majormust be submitted by March 1. Applicants fromoutside Kinesiology must also meet theadmission criteria for admission to the Faculty.

Since five full-course equivalents of thisdegree are Mount Royal College courses, amaximum of five additional full-courseequivalents of transfer credit may be countedtowards the degree (see “Transfer of Creditfrom Other Institutions”).

The following requirements must be met andwill be used as criteria in determining themost suitable candidates for admission andregistration in the program:

1. Successful completion of eight or morefull-course equivalents. The last four full-course equivalents must have beencompleted at the University of Calgary.

2. A minimum GPA of 3.00 over the mostrecent course work to a maximum of fivefull-course equivalents (University ofCalgary courses and/or transferablecourses taken at other institutions). Allgrades within a session will be includedexcept where the number of coursestaken within a session exceeds thatrequired to fulfill (to a maximum of) fivefull-course equivalents, in which casethe highest grades will be used.

3. Successful completion of the followingrequired courses, or equivalents:

(a) Kinesiology 261 with a minimumgrade of “C+”

(b) Zoology 361 and 363 with aminimum grade of “C”

(c) Kinesiology 203

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(f) Kinesiology 371 with a minimumgrade of “B”

4. Completion of a structured Letter ofIntent (to be used in the event of a tie).

After meeting the above criteria, students willbe ranked according to their GPA calculatedover their last five full-course equivalents.


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B. Athletic Therapy Major Requirements(7.125 full-course equivalents)

Kinesiology 237

Kinesiology 371

Athletic Therapy 471

Athletic Therapy 491

Physical Education Activity/Theory 230

Mount Royal College Courses (5.0full-course equivalents):Physical Education 1301

Physical Education 1303










RegistrationEmergency Medical Responder certificationmust be completed prior to the start of MountRoyal College course work. Students will beresponsible for obtaining training andcertification. Athletic Therapy 471 willnormally be offered at the end of SummerSession and must be completed prior tocommencement of the Mount Royal Collegecourse work. Athletic Therapy 491 is takenafter Mount Royal College course work issuccessfully completed. The course beginsprior to the start of Fall Session (usually thethird week of August).

Bachelor of Kinesiology orBachelor of Science(Biomechanics)AdmissionStudents should refer to the StandardAdmission requirements listed in theAcademic Regulations section of thisCalendar. Note that Pure Mathematics 30 (orMathematics 30) with a grade of 70% orabove and Mathematics 31 are required foradmission. Physics 30 is recommended, butwill not be counted in the calculation of thesenior matriculation average. Applicants whodo not present Physics 30 will be required tocomplete Physics 211 in the first year of theirprogram. The Physics requirement must be

completed before students are permitted toregister for Engineering courses.


equivalents)

B. Biomechanics Major Requirements (7.5full-course equivalents)

1. Applied Mathematics 217Applied Mathematics 219

2. Computer Science 203 orKinesiology 381Engineering 201

3. Engineering 205Engineering 349

4. Engineering 311Engineering 317

5. Mathematics 221Statistics 333 (or one of Statistics211, 213, or 357)

6. Kinesiology 291Kinesiology 293Kinesiology 363

6.5 Kinesiology 466

7.5 Kinesiology 463


Bachelor of Kinesiology orBachelor of Science (Exerciseand Health Physiology)AdmissionStudents should refer to the StandardAdmission requirements listed in theAcademic Regulations section of thisCalendar. Note that Pure Mathematics 30 (orMathematics 30) with a grade of 70% orabove is required for admission.


equivalents)

B. Exercise and Health Physiology MajorRequirements (6.5 full-course equivalents)

1. Chemistry 201Chemistry 203

2. Computer Science 203 orKinesiology 381Mathematics 249 or 251

3. Chemistry 341/Biochemistry 341or Chemistry 351/353)

4. Kinesiology 375Statistics 333 (or one of Statistics211, 213, or 357)

5. One of Kinesiology 351, 363, 397,399, 463, or 469Kinesiology 433

6. Two of Kinesiology 465, 475, 479,485, 493, 495, 503.46

6.5 One half-course English option


Bachelor of Kinesiology orBachelor of Science (MindSciences in Kinesiology)AdmissionStudents should refer to the StandardAdmission requirements listed in theAcademic Regulations section of thisCalendar.


equivalents)

B. Mind Sciences Major Requirements (5.0full-course equivalents)

1. Psychology 205Kinesiology 351


3. Psychology 312

3.5 Kinesiology 353

5. One and one-half full-course equiva-lents from Kinesiology 485, Philosophy313, Psychology 345, 353, 363, 369,375, 425, 463, 465, 469, 485, 487


Bachelor of Kinesiology(Pedagogy)AdmissionApplicants to the Pedagogy Major will enterthis program at the second year level aftersuccessful completion of listed prerequisites.The number of spaces in second year islimited to 30 students.

First year students will normally enter theGeneral Major in the Faculty of Kinesiologyin order to complete prerequisites. Applicantsfrom outside Kinesiology must also meet theadmission criteria for admission to theFaculty.

The following requirements must be met andwill be used as criteria in determining themost suitable candidates for admission andregistration in the program.

1. Successful completion of four or morefull-course equivalents with a GPA of atleast 2.70 over the most recent coursework to a maximum of five full-courseequivalents (University of Calgarycourses and/or transferable coursestaken at other institutions). All gradeswithin a session will be included exceptwhere the number of courses takenwithin a session exceeds that requiredto fulfill (to a maximum of) five full-course equivalents, in which case thehighest grades will be used. In the eventthere are more qualified applicants thanpositions available, students will beadmitted in descending GPA order.Spring Session grades, available byJune 30 of the year of admission, willonly be used to fill remaining quotaspaces.

2. Successful completion of Kinesiology211 and 213 with a combined minimumGPA of 2.85.


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3. Completion of Kinesiology 201 is highlyrecommended, and is required forregistration in Physical Education 321.

4. Prior to enrollment in any practicumcourses, students must consult with thePedagogy Coordinator in order to obtainrequired documentation to comply withthe legal requirements for placement inschools.


equivalents)

B. Pedagogy Major Requirements (5.5 full-course equivalents)

1. Dance Education 225Dance Education 325



4. Kinesiology 491Physical Education 321

5. Physical Education 333Physical Education 421

5.5 Physical Education 349


Bachelor of Kinesiology Honoursor Bachelor of Science HonoursHonours programs are offered in all majors.

AdmissionApplicants to an Honours program musthave completed at least 10 and no morethan 15 full-course equivalents, and haveachieved a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30over these courses (with a minimum GPA of3.30 in all Kinesiology courses). These gradepoint averages must be maintained in orderto retain Honours standing.

Students are strongly encouraged to consultwith the Faculty’s Student Programs Officeprior to application.

RequirementsEnrollment in Kinesiology 490 (Interpretationof Research and Research Project) is addedto the course requirements for each major inan Honours program. Enrollment in Kinesiol-ogy 490 is limited to 20 students. Registra-tion in Kinesiology 490 is contingent on thestudent having made suitable arrangementswith an eligible thesis supervisor, as well asthe availability of the resources (laboratoryspace, equipment, etc.) needed to completethe thesis.

To graduate, a student will be required topresent a minimum GPA of 3.30 over theentire program and an average of at least3.30 in all courses offered by the Faculty ofKinesiology.

1. To remain in an Honours program astudent must maintain a GPA of at least3.30 in each academic year. Thefollowing circumstances will normallyresult in a student being required towithdraw from the Honours program:

(a) Any “F” grades obtained in the finaltwo years of the program.

(b) More than one “F” grade obtained inthe first two years of the program.

(c) The accumulation of more than two“D” or “D+” grades throughout theprogram.

2. Honours students must complete atleast four full-course equivalents eachyear, September 1 to August 31.

3. Honours students must submit a writtenreport annually to the Associate Dean(Academic) by October 15.

4. Honours students must complete aminimum of 10 full-course equivalents atthe senior level.

Combined BComm/BKin(General) ProgramIntroductionThe Faculty of Kinesiology with theHaskayne School of Business offers a five-year combined Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Kinesiology (General) degreeprogram. The program requires carefulselection of courses to complete all require-ments of the two Faculties. Interestedstudents are urged to contact the StudentPrograms Office of Kinesiology and theAssistant Dean (Undergraduate) of theHaskayne School of Business for advice inchoosing their first-year courses.

AdmissionApplicants to the BComm/BKin programmust satisfy the admission requirements ofboth Faculties and will normally first enterthe Faculty of Kinesiology. Admission toKinesiology will be based on the admissionrequirements previously outlined. At the endof the second year of studies, studentsshould apply to the Haskayne School ofBusiness, to pursue the combined degreeprogram. At the point of admission to thecombined degree program, students will beadministered by the Haskayne School ofBusiness, which is a quota restricted faculty.Therefore, admission and program require-ments for the BComm program also apply tostudents pursuing the combined degreeprogram.

RequirementsDetailed program requirements are listed inthe Haskayne School of Business section ofthis Calendar.

Once accepted to the combined program,students may elect to remain in it or switch toeither of the two separate degree programs,as long as the requirements of each Facultycontinue to be met. Failure to meet require-ments will result in a student being requiredto withdraw from the combined or separateprograms.

Students must satisfy the graduationrequirements of both Faculties. Programdetails are listed in the Haskayne School ofBusiness section of this Calendar.

Combined BKin (General)/BNProgramIntroductionThe Faculty of Kinesiology with the Facultyof Nursing offers a five-year combinedBachelor of Kinesiology (General)/Bachelorof Nursing degree program. The programrequires careful selection of courses tocomplete all requirements of the twoFaculties. Interested students are urged tocontact the Student Programs Office inKinesiology and the Student Affairs Office inNursing for advice in choosing their first-yearcourses.

AdmissionApplicants to the combined BKin/BNprogram must satisfy the admission require-ments of both Faculties and will normally firstenter the Faculty of Kinesiology. Admissionto Kinesiology will be based on the admis-sion requirements previously outlined. Aftersuccessful completion of at least eight half-course equivalents, including Biology 231and Kinesiology 261, students should applyto the Faculty of Nursing to pursue thecombined degree program. At the point ofadmission to the combined degree program,students will be administered by the Facultyof Nursing. Therefore, entrants into thecombined program must meet the transferadmission criteria that apply to the Bachelorof Nursing Regular Track program.

RequirementsOnce accepted to the combined program,students may elect to remain in it or switch toeither of the two separate degree programs,as long as the requirements of each Facultycontinue to be met. Failure to meet require-ments will result in a student being requiredto withdraw from the combined or separateprograms.

Students must satisfy the graduationrequirements of both Faculties. Programdetails are listed in the Faculty of Nursingsection of this Calendar.

Combined BKin (Pedagogy)/BEd(Master of Teaching Program)IntroductionThe Faculty of Kinesiology with the Facultyof Education offers a five-year combinedBachelor of Kinesiology (Pedagogy)/Bachelor of Education (Master of TeachingProgram) in Physical Education.

AdmissionApplicants to the BKin/BEd (Master ofTeaching Program) will be admitted aftersuccessful completion of listed prerequisitesand selection using both qualitative andquantitative criteria. The number of spacesper year is limited to 30 students.

The following requirements must be met andwill be used as criteria in determining themost suitable candidates for admission andregistration in the combined degree program.

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full-course equivalents includingKinesiology 391 (Practicum I) and 2.5full-course equivalents specific to thePedagogy Major are eligible to apply.

2. Applicants must present the following:

(a) A minimum GPA of 3.00 (see Item 3).

(b) A Faculty of Education Statement insupport of the application (astructured resume which includesthe names of three referees).

(c) Satisfactory completion of theEffective Writing Requirement.

3. Admission to the combined degreeprogram will be determined on the basisof the GPA calculated over the mostrecent course work to a maximum of fivefull-course equivalents (University ofCalgary courses and/or transferablecourses taken at other institutions). Allgrades within a session will be includedexcept where the number of coursestaken within a session exceeds thatrequired to fulfill (to a maximum of) fivefull-course equivalents, in which casethe highest grades will be used.

4. Admission to the combined degreeprogram is on a competitive basis andmeeting the minimum requirementsdoes not guarantee admission.


equivalents)

B. Pedagogy Major Requirements (5.0 full-course equivalents)

1. Dance Education 225 Dance Education 325

2. Kinesiology 321 Kinesiology 331

3. Kinesiology 367 Kinesiology 391

4. Physical Education 321 Physical Education 421

5. Physical Education 333 Physical Education 349


All of the above courses must becompleted before students canregister for the Bachelor of Education(Master of Teaching Program)courses.

D. 10 full courses required by the Faculty ofEducation.

RegulationsOnce accepted into the combined degreeprogram, students have three years tocommence the Faculty of Educationcomponent of the program. Students notregistering for the Faculty of Educationcomponent within that time will be consid-ered to have left the combined degreeprogram and will be considered as Bachelorof Kinesiology students. Any studentsleaving the combined degree program willrevert to enrollment in the Faculty ofKinesiology only and will be responsible forall requirements of that Faculty.

Students must declare their intention toregister in the Faculty of Education by thepreceding March 15.

Before entering the combined degreeprogram, students are urged to obtaincurrent CPR Certification (Basic RescuerCertificate) and a current First Aid Certificate.Students are responsible for obtainingtraining and certification.

AdministrationFaculty AdministrativeOfficersDean

R.F. Zernicke

Associate Dean (Academic)T.E. Gabriele

Associate Dean (Research)

W. Herzog

Associate Dean (Graduate Program)W.L. Veale


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