Physical and Health Education

This section presents the requirements for the following:

Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (Honours)
Bachelor of Physical and Health Education

Graduation Requirements

In addition to the program requirements listed below, students must also satisfy the Bachelor of Physical and Health Education degree requirements, including regulations on first year and subject maximum. Please refer to the Degree Requirements section of the Academic Calendar for further information.

Program Requirements

Students must receive a minimum grade of 60% or "SAT" in all PHED courses. Community Leadership Placements are graded on a "SAT" or "FAIL" basis.

To graduate with a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education or a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (Honours), students must complete 120 credits as follows:

Year 1

BIOL 1006	Introduction to Molecular and Cell Biology	3 cr.
or
BIOL 1011	Introduction to Molecular and Cell Biology for Nursing and Physical Education and Health Education	3 cr.
PHED 1006	Introduction to Physical Education	3 cr.
PHED 1007	Psycho-Socio-Cultural Dimensions of Physical Activity	3 cr.
PHED 1016	Motor Development	3 cr.
PHED 1017	Health Concepts in Physical Education	3 cr.
PHED 1027	Physical Activity and Sport Leadership	3 cr.
PHED 1116	Physical Education Practical I	3 cr.
PHED 1117	Physical Education Practical II	3 cr.

Six credits from the following:

Courses offered within the Faculty of Arts and Science, Faculty of Applied and Professional Schools, and/or additional PHED courses

Year 2

PHED 2007	Special Populations	3 cr.
PHED 2016	Motor Learning and Control	3 cr.
PHED 2106	Community Leadership Placement I	3 cr.
PHED 2116	Physical Education Practical III	3 cr.
PHED 2117	Physical Education Practical IV	3 cr.
PHED 2216	Systemic Approach to Functional Human Anatomy	3 cr.
PHED 2217	Systemic Approach to Integrated Human Physiology	3 cr.
PHED 2026	Psychology of Physical Activity	3 cr.

Six credits from the following:

Courses offered within the Faculty of Arts and Science, Faculty of Applied and Professional Schools, and/or additional PHED courses

Year 3

PHED 3006	Exercise Physiology I	3 cr.
PHED 3016	Coaching	3 cr.
PHED 3017	Contemporary Health Issues	3 cr.
PHED 3026	Biomechanics I	3 cr.
PHED 3106	Community Leadership Placement II	3 cr.
PHED 3116	Physical Education Practical V	3 cr.
PHED 3117	Physical Education Practical VI	3 cr.
PHED 3217	Research Methods and Statistics in Physical Activity	3 cr.

Six credits from the following:

Courses offered within the Faculty of Arts and Science, Faculty of Applied and Professional Schools, and/or additional PHED courses

Year 4

PHED 4007	Health and Exercise Psychology	3 cr.
PHED 4016	Injury Prevention and Care	3 cr.
PHED 4027	Physical Fitness Principles, Prescription, and Assessment	3 cr.
PHED 4106	Community Leadership Placement III	3 cr.
PHED 4116	Physical Education Practical VII	3 cr.
PHED 4117	Physical Education Practical VIII	3 cr.
PHED 4227	Nutrition	3 cr.
PHED 4046	Contemporary Social Issues in Sport and Physical Activity	3 cr.

Six credits from the following:

Courses offered within the Faculty of Arts and Science, Faculty of Applied and Professional Schools, and/or additional PHED courses