2nd Year BPEC Admission Requirements
The Sport Science department uses a preferential admissions procedure for entry into the BPEC program. Admission to year two of the BPEC program is contingent upon:
- Availability of seats; and
- Completion of a minimum 24 undergraduate credits with a minimum GPA of 2.33, and
- Completed and/or enrolled courses must include:
- Minimum of 9 Sport Science or equivalent credits; and
- BIOL 1109 or BIOL 1103 or equivalent; and
- BIOL 1209 or BIOL 1203 or equivalent; and
- 3 credits of university transfer English; and
- The two admission reference letters from coaches, PE teachers or community leaders verifying physical education, sport or work experience and character reference; and
- Cumulative GPA
3rd Year BPEC Admission Requirements
The Sport Science department uses a preferential admissions procedure for entry into the BPEC program. Admission to year three of the BPEC program is contingent upon:
- Availability of seats; and
- Completion of a minimum 54 undergraduate credits with a minimum GPA of 2.33, and
- Completed and/or enrolled courses must include:
- Minimum of 21 Sport Science or equivalent credits, including SPSC 1103, SPSC 1105, SPSC 1164, SPSC 1195, SPSC 2205, SPSC 2275 or equivalents, and
- BIOL 1109 or BIOL 1103 or equivalent, and
- BIOL 1209 or BIOL 1203 or equivalent, and
- 3 credits of university transfer English, and
- 3 credits of university transfer Math, and
- The two admission reference letters from coaches, PE teachers or community leaders verifying physical education, sport or work experience and character reference; and
- Cumulative GPA
Graduation Requirements:
Foundation & breadth |
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ENGL |
MATH |
SCIENCE |
Electives (12 credits) |
ENGL 1130 (3) |
MATH (3) (1) |
6 credits from any discipline except SPSC |
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Focus (1000/2000 Level) |
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SPSC core (30 credits) |
SPSC applied methods (12 credits) |
SPSC 1103 (3) SPSC 1105 (3) SPSC 1151 (3) SPSC 1164 (3) SPSC 1192 (3) SPSC 1195 (3) SPSC 2205 (3) SPSC 2210 (3) SPSC 2231 (3) SPSC 2275 (3) |
12 credits of SPSC applied methods or activity courses (2) Course topics must include a minimum of 1.5 credits in each of the following areas: 1) team sport, 2) dance, 3) movement education, 4) alternative environment (aquatics or outdoor education) |
SPSC (30 credits) |
Electives (15 credits) |
SPSC fieldwork + portfolio (8 credits) |
PHIL (3 credits) |
SPSC 3158 (3) SPSC 3240 (3) SPSC 3276 (3) SPSC 3399 (3) SPSC 4199 (3) SPSC 4231 (3) SPSC 4291 (3) + Upper Level SPSC Electives (9) |
Maximum 6 credits from Upper Level SPSC courses |
Fieldwork SPSC 2101 (1.5) SPSC 3101 (1.5) SPSC 3201 (1.5) SPSC 4101 (1.5) + Portfolio SPSC 2211 (1) SPSC 4211 (1) |
PHIL 4205 (3) |
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 Specialization
In addition to the existing Bachelor of Physical Education & Coaching, students can also apply to graduate with a Bachelor of Physical Education & Coaching: Kinesiology Specialization. BPEC Graduation requirements apply however students must also meet the following criteria to be awarded the BPEC: Kinesiology Specialization credential.
Students must complete 12 credits of upper-level sport science course work from the list below:
Kinesiology Specialiation 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.
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: Lianne Johnston (Co-op Education Placement Officer) at 604 527 5769 or by email