KINESIOLOGY and PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Movement is pervasive in our society. Each day we accomplish a variety of tasks by calling on a vast repertoire of motor skills. Kinesiology and physical education is the study of human movement from both a theoretical and applied perspective. Although normally taught within the context of sport and games, the knowledge gained from the study of kinesiology and physical education can be directed towards understanding any form of movement, from kicking a soccer ball to flying a plane, performing surgery, or expressing oneself through dance.

To gain a complete understanding of human movement, students in kinesiology and physical education will approach the topic from a physiological, psychological, and sociological perspective. Not only will students begin to understand how and why we move, but they will also gain knowledge on how we can optimize the human potential for motor skill performance. This knowledge can be applied in many ways, resulting in a myriad of career opportunities for graduates in kinesiology and physical education.

UCFV currently offers four distinct programs in kinesiology and physical education:

• Fitness and Exercise Management certificate
• Fitness and Exercise Management diploma
• Bachelor of Kinesiology degree
• Adventure Tourism Training certificate (at the Career Technical Centre).

The Fitness and Exercise Management programs are designed for people who wish to pursue a career in the fitness and exercise industry. They would be particularly suited to the educational needs of people who want to work in health club settings or corporate fitness facilities, or as personal trainers, or who want to start their own fitness/exercise-related business. The certificate comprises one year of full-time study and the diploma program offers a second year of study for those wishing to expand their knowledge in the area.

The Bachelor of Kinesiology degree is a newly developed program offered for the first time in Fall, 2001. The degree provides breadth and depth in understanding the field of kinesiology, and prepares students to pursue a variety of career options.

Career Technical Centre

The Kinesiology and Physical Education department offers a certificate program in Adventure Tourism Training in partnership with School District #34 (Abbotsford) at the Career Technical Centre. Students enter at the Grade 11 level and complete high school and the UCFV certificate over the course of three years. For further information, please contact the Career Technical Centre at 604-850-8672.

Athletics and Recreation

Athletics

Intercollegiate teams

As a member of the B.C. Colleges’ Athletic Association, UCFV varsity teams compete in league play against other B.C. post-secondary institutions. Currently UCFV fields teams for men’s and women’s basketball, and men’s and women’s soccer. These teams are highly competitive. Tryouts are held for each team. An academic athletic awards program is available to intercollegiate athletes. To participate in a varsity sport you must be a registered full-time student in any credit program. All team members are also members of the UCFV Athletic Association.

Club teams

UCFV also provides coached teams in running (cross-country & road), rowing, volleyball, and wrestling. Although these are also competitive programs, these teams are not currently in formal leagues. Both part- and full-time UCFV students may participate on club teams. Athletes on club teams have no access to athletic awards.

Intramurals

If you enjoy team sports at a less competitive level you can participate in recreational programs. Each year selection varies depending on student interests, but usually include volleyball, basketball, and indoor soccer. Now that UCFV has a gym on the Abbotsford campus, recreational programs will be expanded to include more opportunities for students, staff, and faculty.

For more information

The UCFV athletics director has an office at the student activity centre on the Abbotsford campus, and is available to help students who wish to organize other recreational activities. Contact:

Director of Athletics

Mark Kosak, BPE (Calgary), MPE (Ottawa)

Abbotsford campus 604-854-4583; fax: 604-855-5936;
email: mark.kosak@ufv.ca

Adventure Tourism Training

This program will provide students with an introduction to the Adventure Tourism industry. They will acquire basic motor and safety skills in a wide range of adventure-based activities, as well as an introduction to the theoretical and business aspects of the industry. Graduates of this program will be qualified for entry level employment within a wide range of Adventure Tourism venues, or to pursue further studies.

Adventure Tourism students enter at the Grade 11 level and complete high school and a one-year UCFV Adventure Tourism certificate over two years.

The program is offered only at the Career Technical Centre, jointly operated by UCFV and School District #34 (Abbotsford). Phone 604-850-8672, or fax 604-850-0667, or see www.careertechcentre.com

Fitness and Exercise Management certificate/diploma

Entrance requirements

Note: All students begin the program at the certificate level. Admission to the diploma program requires completion of the certificate program, or equivalent.

1. B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.

2. C+ or better in:

• English 12
• two of: Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Physics 11

3. 300–500 word statement identifying goals and objectives and knowledge of the fitness industry.

4. Commitment to an active lifestyle as demonstrated by completion of Physical Education 11/12, or participation in an organized activity such as coaching or playing in a sports program, or regular exercise classes or fitness program.

Note 1: Par-Med-X health screen. While completion of the Par-Med-X is not part of the admission process, passing this health screen is required prior to enrolling in the program. The forms will be provided to the applicants who are admitted to the program.

Note 2: While the CPT is not an entrance requirement to this program. Prerequisites for CMNS 165 must be met. A CPT score of 48 will meet the prerequisites.

Deficiencies

Students who have not met all the prerequisites are still encouraged to apply to the program. If this applies to you, contact the department or the Student Services advisors as early as possible.

How to apply

1. Submit the application fee along with your UCFV application for admission form to the Admissions and Records (A&R) office. Application forms are available from any A&R or Student Services office. You can also print an application form from our website at www.ufv.ca/ar, or you can apply directly through the internet at www.pas.bc.ca. See the Admission chart for a complete list of application dates and general admission information.

Additional documents required for a complete application:

• proof of B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent
• transcript (or interim transcript) showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements
• personal statement.

2. Upon admission to the program you will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required when you register (see the Fees and Other Costs section). The money will be applied to the tuition fees and is not refundable. Final payment of all course fees are due the end of the second week of classes.

If the program is full, or you are waiting to find out about your admission to the program, you will be given an opportunity to register as a General Studies student. If you meet the entrance requirements and a space becomes available later, you will be contacted.

In cases where interim transcripts are submitted, an admission decision may be made conditional upon completion of academic requirements. Proof of completion of entrance requirements is due the end of the first week in August.

Co-operative Education option

The Co-operative Education option provides KPE students with the opportunity to acquire paid, career-related work experience in conjunction with their studies in the diploma program.

Fitness and Exercise Management diploma students who wish to pursue the Co-op option must be enrolled in the program as full-time students.

To be eligible for Co-op, you should select a program of studies that will prepare you to compete successfully in the current employment market. Key skills and knowledge include:

• clear and precise oral, written, and computer communication skills using the English language
• an understanding of current management practices
• problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze and evaluate a problem, and present a final argument
• an awareness of the social impact of technology.

After completing the first year of the diploma program and qualifying for the Co-op Ed option, students are available to work from May to August (four months full-time). During the second year of the program, students are available to work for approximately 20 hours per week from September through April (eight months parallel). Refer to the Co-operative Education section of the calendar and the brief Co-op Ed entry in the Bachelor of Science section.

Program outline

Certificate program (36 credits)

plus one of:

Diploma program (certificate plus 38 credits)

Note: In addition to completing the courses listed above, students will be expected to obtain CPR and Survival First Aid certification.

Canadian Physical Activity, Fitness, and Lifestyle Assessment, British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association, and the Sport Medicine Council of British Columbia standards are incorporated into the program. Students completing this program will be eligible to write the CPAFLA/CFC national exam, the BCRPA’s Basic Fitness Leader Theory exam, and, on satisfactory completion of KPE 271, will receive Sport Aid I and II, and Taping I and II from the Sport Medicine Council.

Bachelor of Kinesiology

The Bachelor of Kinesiology degree requires completion of a minimum of 120 credits, with at least 48 credits from upper-level (numbered 300/400) courses.

Bachelor of Kinesiology combined
with an existing minor/extended minor

A student completing requirements for the Bachelor of Kinesiology may combine this with the requirements for any of the existing minors or Arts extended minors offered at UCFV, with the exception of the Biology extended minor. In such cases, their transcript will specify both the Bachelor of Kinesiology and extended minor or minor program completed. Examples of such minors include those in Arts (see the Bachelor of Arts requirements section for a listing of Arts minors), Science (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) and Business Administration (see the Business Administration section for a listing of Business minors), and Criminal Justice. For examples of Arts extended minors, please see the Bachelor of Arts requirements section for a listing of Arts extended minors.

In order to complete their degree in a timely fashion, students wishing to combine the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree with any minor and/or Arts extended minor (except Biology extended minor) must seek approval of the appropriate program advisors. Students should be aware that if they choose to fulfill the requirements of both the Kinesiology degree and a minor or an Arts extended minor, they will most likely need to complete more than 120 credits in order to meet all requirements, and that they will need to meet the graduation/program requirements for both the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree and the selected minor or extended minor.

Entrance requirements

Completion of 30 university-level credits (which must include a minimum of 12 credits of KPE courses) applicable to the degree option. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.3 (C+) or above by Dec 31, 2003, and a C+ average on all 12 KPE credits. Effective September 2004, KPE 170 with C+ or better is also required.

Note: For students applying to the degree program who have completed the UCFV Fitness and Exercise Management diploma or equivalent, their entrance GPA will be calculated on the courses required of that credential.

Note: Students must have completed at least three credits of university-level English or Communications, or have achieved a score of 48 or better on the Composition Placement Test (CPT) prior to admission.

How to apply

1. Submit the application fee along with your UCFV application for admission form to the Admissions and Records (A&R) office. Application forms are available from any A&R office or Student Services office. You can also print an application form from our website at www.ufv.ca/ar, or you can apply directly through the internet at www.pas.bc.ca. See the Admission chart for a complete list of application dates and general admission information.

Additional documents required for a complete application:

• official transcript (or interim transcript) from every post-secondary institution attended showing grade/course achievements as per entrance requirements.

2. Upon admission to the program you will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required when you register (see the Fees and Other Costs section). The money will be applied to the tuition fees and is not refundable. Final payment of all course fees is due at the end of the second week of classes.

Fees and additional costs

Fees stated are in effect for 2003/04 and are subject to change for 2004/05.

Fees are based on the number of credits a student enrolls in. In general, a full-time student (five courses, 15–18 credits) can expect to pay approximately $1,700 to $2,000 per semester in tuition. Books and additional supplies cost from $80 to $100 per course. See the Fees and Other Costs section for more information.

Location

All courses in the degree program are available on the Abbotsford campus. Selected first- and second-year courses are also available on the Mission and Chilliwack campuses.

Program regulations

Transfer of credit

Total transfer and prior learning credit must not exceed 90 credits. Normally, a “P” grade is not considered acceptable for transfer credit.

Program continuance

A student must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 for continuance in the program. In addition, a minimum CGPA of 2.0 must be maintained in the upper-level courses when considered separately.

Academic warning (probation)

A student who has a CGPA of less than 2.0 will be placed on Academic Warning for the following semester. Students who do not achieve a semester GPA of 2.0 in this subsequent semester will be required to withdraw from the program. Even if the student achieves a semester GPA of 2.0 or greater in the subsequent semester, they will continue on academic warning until their CGPA is 2.0 or greater.

Course repetition

Students may not register for a course more than twice. A maximum of five course repetitions are permitted. Where a course has been repeated, only the higher grade is counted in the GPA calculation.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

Students may receive credit for learning from previous studies or learning-through-experience. Credit for courses in the program can be obtained through:

• articulated course transfer credit
• challenge exams, or
• portfolio assessment.

Contact the department for more information regarding Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition.

Course withdrawal deadlines

Course withdrawal deadlines follow UCFV policy.

Prerequisites

A prerequisite is a requirement which must be met before a student enters a course or program. A “P” grade does not, unless otherwise stated, meet a prerequisite requirement. Students who do not have the stated prerequisite may not register in a course having these requirements without the permission of the instructor.

Graduation

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all program requirements are met. This should be done through regular consultation with the advisors.

All degree candidates must be approved by the UCFV Kinesiology and Physical Education department, the University College Council, and the UCFV Board of Governors. Request to Graduate forms are available from Admissions and Records. Students must submit a Request to Graduate form to the Admissions and Records office on or before April 1, and meet the program requirements by April 30, of the year in which they wish to graduate.

Program requirements

The Bachelor of Kinesiology degree requires the completion of at least 120 credits, of which a minimum of 48 credits must be at the upper level (300/400) with a minimum program GPA of 2.0.

Program outline

Students must complete courses in each of four modules.

Module 1 — Kinesiology discipline (all courses required)

Module 2 — Support disciplines

Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits (including at least 12 upper-level credits) in courses outside of the KPE department. As appropriate selection is based on the individual student’s goals and objectives, selection must be done in consultation with a faculty advisor.

Module 3 — Lifelong learning skills

Students must complete four courses, one to satisfy each of the following learning outcomes:

• Numeracy
• Computer Literacy
• Communications
• Critical Reasoning.

Module 4 — Applied kinesiology skills

Students must complete the following courses:

Students must also complete at least one of the following set of courses in a specific applied kinesiology skill area:

Fitness Professional — (only for students who have completed the Fitness and Exercise Management diploma)

Exercise Physiology

Health Promotion

Occupational Health and Safety/Ergonomics

Applied Pedagogy

Please note: Faculty of Education entrance requirements vary by institutions. Students intending to enter such programs must ensure that all courses required for admission to their program of choice are completed. Students must also meet the minimum GPA requirement stated for entrance into their program of choice.

Kinesiology minors (for BA & BSc students)

Two kinesiology minors have been developed for students in the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science.

Students choosing a kinesiology minor require approval from both their program advisor and the Kinesiology department.

Minors in Kinesiology

Minor in Kinesiology (for Bachelor of Arts students)

Kinesiology discipline (all courses required)

Minor in Kinesiology (for Bachelor of Science students)

Kinesiology discipline (all courses required)

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the Course descriptions section.

Faculty

Rebecca Milne Frechette, BSc (Ottawa), MKin (Calgary), Department Head
Gregory Anderson, BPE, MPE (UBC), PhD (SFU)
Kevin Antonishen, BSc (UVic), MSc (SFU)
Christopher Bertram, BSc, MSc (UNLV), PhD (SFU)
Graham Fletcher, BEd, MSc (Brunel University, London)
Roger Friesen, BA (Winnipeg), BRS (Mennonite Brethren), MSc (Man)
David Harper, BSc, PhD (UBC)
Alison Pritchard-Orr, BPE (Ottawa), MSc (Dalhousie)
Karen Strange, BSc (UVic), PhD (SFU)

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