This stream is designed for students who want to pursue careers in the field of Exercise Science and allied disciplines such as: Kinesiology, Athletic Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Personal Training and Fitness Leadership. For specific information on preparation for Personal Trainer Certification through the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP-CPT) consult with the Department Chair.
The following course pathway is recommended:
1. A student must complete a minimum of 99 credit hours of course work with a minimum degree grade point average of 2.0.
2. A student must complete the Liberal Education (Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences) requirement as listed on page Error! Bookmark not defined..
3. A student must complete a minimum of
42 credit hours in Physical Education as follows:
| Required Courses: 27 credit hours |
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27 |
| 05:175 |
Dance |
2 |
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| 05:176 |
Resistance Training |
1 |
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| 05:251 |
Fitness Theory and Practice |
3 |
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| 05:266 |
Foundations of Physical Education |
3 |
|
| 05:351 |
Fitness Testing and Prescription |
3 |
|
| 05:370 |
Health Education |
3 |
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| 05:373 |
Anatomy I |
3 |
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| 05:454 |
Introduction to Applied Biomechanics |
3 |
|
| 05:465 |
Principles of Sport Injury and First Aid |
3 |
|
| 05:479 |
Exercise Physiology |
3 |
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| Recommended Elective Courses beyond the 100 level: |
|
9-12 |
| 05:268 |
Movement and Activities |
3 |
|
| 05:277 |
Inclusive Physical Activity and Leisure |
3 |
|
| 05:294 |
Active for Life |
3 |
|
| 05:326 |
Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Athletics II |
3 |
|
| 05:364 |
Motor Development |
3 |
|
| 05:371 |
Sexual Health Education (3) |
3 |
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| 05:376 |
Sociology of Sport |
3 |
|
| 05:352 |
Foundations of Coaching |
3 |
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| 05:476 |
Psychology of Sport Performance |
3 |
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| Plus |
Physical Education Activity Courses (05:151 – 05:188) |
|
3-6 |
| Total Physical Education Courses |
|
42 |
4. A student must complete 12 required credit hours in English, Health Studies and Social Sciences as follows:
| 30:151 |
University Writing |
OR |
3 |
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| 30:161 |
20th Century Literature |
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| 30:162 |
Introduction to Canadian Literature |
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| 71:153 |
Nutrition and Health Promotion |
3 |
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| 82:160 |
Introduction to Psychology: Part 1 |
3 |
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| 90:154 |
Introduction to Sociology |
OR |
3 |
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| 90:155 |
Social Institutions and Processes |
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Total English, Health Studies and Social Sciences Courses |
|
12 |
5. A Student must complete a Minor from one of the departments in the Faculty of Arts or Science. Recommended:
Biology or Psychology
6. A student must
complete a minimum of 18 credit hours from the Faculties of Arts and Science numbered at the 200 level or above. (This requirement may be partially or in some cases completely met by courses taken in the Minor described above.) Recommended: Additional courses from Psychology, Biology and Sociology.
| Remaining Electives to make up the 99 credit hours (Can be 100 level courses) Recommended courses |
|
3-6 |
| 15:171 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
3 |
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| 15:172 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
3 |
|
| 62:171 |
Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
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| Total Electives |
|
3-6 |
B.P.E.S. Degree Summary (Exercise Science and Fitness)
| Required Physical Education courses |
42 |
| Required English, Health Studies and Social Science courses |
12 |
Liberal Education requirement
Humanities (Fulfilled with one of following: 30:151, 30:161 or 30:162; plus 3 credit hours)
Social Sciences (Fulfilled with 82:160 and 90:154 or 90:155)
Natural Science: Recommended courses 15:162 Cells, Genetics and Evolution and 15:163 Biodiversity, Function and Interaction |
9 |
| Required Minor (Arts/Science) (Recommended Minor Subject Areas: Biology and Psychology |
18 |
| Remaining Electives courses (Arts/Science/Physical Education) |
18 |
| Degree Total |
99 |
