Physical Education (BPhEd)

This program is offered through the Department of Kinesiology

Chair
Panagiota (Nota) Klentrou

Academic Coordinator & Undergraduate Student Advisor
Katrina Bennie

General Information

Administrative Assistant
Vanessa Raso

905-688-5550, extension 4957
Walker Complex 288
brocku.ca/kin

The Department of Kinesiology offers a 20 credit Bachelor of Physical Education (BPhEd) degree, and six year Concurrent Bachelor of Physical Education/Bachelor of Education (BPhEd (Honours)/BEd) Intermediate/Senior and BPhEd (Honours)/BEd Junior/Intermediate degrees.

The requirement for graduation with a BPhEd (Honours) is a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent non-major average. The requirement for graduation with a BPhEd is a minimum 60 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent overall average.

New applications to the BPhEd program are accepted in years 2 and 3. Application forms must be completed and returned to the office by May 15. This is a limited enrolment program. Admission is not guaranteed by attainment of the minimum requirements.

Successful graduates of the Concurrent BPhEd (Honours)/BEd degree will receive an Honours Bachelor of Physical Education degree and a Bachelor of Education degree. The Dean of the Faculty of Education may recommend that the Ontario College of Teachers grant an Ontario Certificate of Qualification certifying them to teach Junior/Intermediate (grades 4-10) or Intermediate/Senior (grades 7-12).

The BPhEd degree provides students with a broadly based understanding of the discipline through theoretical and practical courses in physical education. This program allows maximum opportunity for students to pursue various combinations of courses in teaching, coaching, programming and administration, and within their particular areas of interest (see Physical Education Subfields).

Program Notes

1. Students wishing to proceed to year 2 as BPhEd majors must have achieved a minimum 65 percent major average, with a minimum 65 percent in KINE 1P88  and KINE 1P93 , a minimum 60 percent non-major average and a minimum 60 percent overall average. Students wishing to proceed to year 3 and year 4 as a BPhEd major must have achieved a minimum 60 percent major average, a minimum 60 percent non-major average and a minimum 60 percent overall average. Students not meeting the above requirements will be moved to the Bachelor of Applied Health (AGEN). See Academic Regulations  regarding repeating courses. 
2. Students should consult with the Department of Kinesiology regarding their program requirements. 
3. BPhEd majors must take a minimum of one elective credit outside the Department of Kinesiology. 
4. Students intending to pursue teacher certification upon completion of their degree should consult the Calendar entry for the Faculty of Education for the program admission requirements. 
5. BPhEd majors are required to have current emergency First Aid/CPR certification upon application to graduate. 
6. The following courses are considered experiential learning: KINE 1P90  , KINE 1P93  , KINE 1P98  , KINE 2F00  , KINE 2P02  , KINE 2P05  , KINE 2P90  , KINE 2P92  , KINE 3P00  , KINE 3P02  , KINE 3P03  , KINE 3P05  , KINE 3P06  , KINE 3P08  , KINE 3P10  , KINE 3P13  , KINE 3P14  , KINE 3P32  , KINE 3P80  , KINE 3P90  , KINE 3P91  , KINE 3P94  , KINE 3P98  , KINE 4F16  , KINE 4P00  , KINE 4P01  , KINE 4P02  , KINE 4P09  , KINE 4P10  , KINE 4P12  , KINE 4P13  , KINE 4P14  , KINE 4P16  , KINE 4P22  , KINE 4P32  , KINE 4P80  , KINE 4P81, KINE 4P82  , KINE 4P91  , KINE 4P93  , KINE 4P94  , KINE 4P86  , KINE 4P87  , KINE 4P88  , and KINE 4P89 . 
7. Students are not eligible to enroll in more than 1.0 credit from KINE 4P86  , KINE 4P87  , KINE 4P88  and KINE 4P89  .
8. In 20 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; at least three credits must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above.
   
   In some circumstances, in order to meet university degree and program requirements, more than 20 credits may be taken.