Graduation Requirements for Students Completing By Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of a minimum of 128 credits
- A minimum of forty five (45) credits must be at the 3000-4000 level
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: ten (10) years
Graduation Requirements for Students Completing After Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of a minimum of 128 credits
- A minimum of forty five (45) credits must be at the 3000-4000 level
- 40% (51.2) credits of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- A minimum program GPA 2.00
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: ten (10) years
Graduation Requirements:
Foundation & breadth
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ENGL (6 credits)
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MATH (3 credits)
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SCIENCE (9 credits)
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Electives (12 credits)
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ENGL 1130 (3) + English Literature course (3)
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MATH (3) (1)
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BIOL 1109 or BIOL 1103 (3) or equivalent
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6 credits from any discipline except SPSC
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+ BIOL 1209 or BIOL 1203 (3) or equivalent
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+ 6 credits from any discipline
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+ Lab Science (3)
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Note 1: MATH 1191 is recommended for future elementary teachers and a minimum of MATH 1234 is recommended for future Secondary teachers
Note 2: SPSC applied methods courses or activity courses are typically numbered 13xx or 23xx
Note 3: Most post-secondary institutions and discipline areas require a minimum of 15 credits of upper-level course work in one area to qualify as a minor.
Bachelor of Physical Education & Coaching: Kinesiology Concentration
In addition to the existing Bachelor of Physical Education & Coaching, students can also apply to graduate with a Bachelor of Physical Education & Coaching: Kinesiology Concentration. BPEC Graduation requirements apply however students must also meet the following criteria to be awarded the BPEC: Kinesiology Concentration credential.
Students must complete 12 credits of upper-level sport science course work from the list below:
Kinesiology Concentration course options (12 credits required):
SPSC 3154: Integrated Movement Analysis (3 credits)
SPSC 3256: Research Methods in Sport Science, Physical Education, and Recreation (3 credits)
SPSC 3275: Advanced Exercise Physiology (3 credits)
SPSC 4161: Fitness Assessment and Prescription (3 credits)
SPSC 4256: Sport Science Applied Research (3 credits)
OR Additional upper-level kinesiology-related credit approved by the department.
Bachelor of Physical Education & Coaching: Health Promotion Concentration
In addition to the existing Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching program, students can also apply to graduate with a Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching: Health Promotion Concentration. BPEC graduate requirements apply, however students must also meet the following criteria to be awarded the BPEC: Health Promotion Concentration. Students must complete 15 credits total as indicated below.
Choose a minimum of two (2) of the following upper level SPSC courses* (6 credits):
Course |
Title |
Credits |
SPSC 3203 |
Health Promotion |
3 |
SPSC 4161 |
Fitness Assessment & Prescription |
3
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SPSC 4256 |
Sport Science Applied Research |
3 |
SPSC 3991 |
Directed Study in Sport Science |
3 |
Choose two (2) additional SPSC courses either from the remaining courses above or from the courses listed below (6 credits):
Course |
Title |
Credits |
SPSC 2292 |
Intro to the Admin of Leisure & Sport Services |
3 |
SPSC 2252 |
Contemporary Health Issues |
3 |
Choose one (1) from the following courses (3 credits) to complete the 15 credit requirement for the specialization:
Course |
Title |
Credits |
SOSC 2140 |
Behaviour in Organizations |
3 |
SOCI 2280* |
Sociology of Health and Illness |
3 |
SOCI 3345* |
Aging as a Social Process |
3 |
MARK 3313 |
Non-Profit Marketing |
3 |
MARK 3340* |
Promotional Strategy |
3 |
PSYC 3304* |
Health Psychology |
3 |
PSYC 3340* |
Cultural Psychology |
3 |
PSYC 4370* |
Counseling Skills Fundamentals |
3 |
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Any additional upper-level health promotion-related course approved by dept. |
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*NOTE: Prerequisite courses required. Please see the Douglas College course catalogue for specific details.
BPEC Non-academic graduation requirements
- NCCP Competition/Introduction A and B
- NCCP Competition Development
- Active First Aid and CPR (B or C)
- Active Fitness Theory Certification
- High Five - Principles of Health Childhood Development Certification
BPEC - Co-op designation
Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching (BPEC) students can complete co-operative educational credits as part of their studies. You'll graduate with a special designation on your degree that indicates you've completed co-operative studies as part of your bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Coaching - plus gain paid work experience in the field. Co-op designation is awarded to students who complete COOP 1100, 2310, 3510 during their degree.
Note: co-op courses are not substitutable for any academic credit courses or other degree requirements.
Co-op placements related to the BPEC degree vary greatly. You can find opportunities in:
- Recreation centres
- Summer camps
- Fitness centres
- Physiotherapy and kinesiology clinics
- Outdoor centres
- Coaching environments
- Non-profit organizations related to sport and physical activity
HOW TO APPLY FOR CO-OP
You can apply after you have completed your first semester of study in the BPEC Program. Planning for a co-op placement in your summer semester starts in January of that year. For more info about the application process, see Co-operative Education.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact: Co-op Education Placement Officer at 604 527 5769 or co-op@douglascollege.ca