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
        • Bachelor of Kinesiology degree
        • Adventure Tourism Training certificate
The Fitness and Exercise Management certificate program is 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 Bachelor of Kinesiology degree is a newly developed program offered for the first time in Fall, 2001. The degree provides knowledge, breadth and depth in understanding the field of kinesiology, and prepares students to pursue a variety of career options.
    The Kinesiology and Physical Education department offers a certificate program in Adventure Tourism Training which provides students with an introduction to the adventure tourism industry. The program is being relocated to the Chilliwack campus for 2004/05. For further information, contact the KPE program head.

Athletics and Recreation

Athletics/Intercollegiate teams
As a member of the B.C. Colleges Athletic Association (BCCAA), UCFV Cascade men’s and women’s varsity teams participate in league play against B.C. post-secondary institutions in the sports of basketball, soccer and, for the first time ever in 2004-05, men’s and women’s volleyball. The members of these teams are involved in highly competitive elite athletics leading to the BCCAA provincial champions and, if successful, the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA) national championships.
    A UCFV men’s and women’s golf team competes in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC), an American conference featuring junior colleges scattered throughout Washington, Oregon, and B.C.’s Lower Mainland. The UCFV rowing team participates in club rowing competitions and the annual non-sanctioned university and college rowing competitions.
A    n application for probationary membership in the Canada West Universities Athletic Association, for the sports of basketball and soccer has been submitted. Should the application be accepted, the indicated UCFV teams may be competing against Canadian university competition as early as September 2005.

Team tryouts
A talent-identification camp is held for each team/sport in April-May. Final tryouts are then conducted in the late summer into the early part of the fall semester. Prospective student athletes should contact the Department of Athletics to get connected with the team’s head coach and to acquire the precise team tryout schedule. To participate in any Cascade varsity sport, students must be registered full-time in a credit program (minimum three courses and nine credit hours per semester).
    All team members are also members of the UCFV Athletic Association, the fundraising arm of the UCFV Athletics program.

For more information
The UCFV Director of Athletics has an office at the Student Activity Centre in Building E on the Abbotsford campus, and is available to help students who wish to learn more about UCFV’s Athletics Program. Contact: Mark Kosak, Director of Athletics 604-854-4583; fax: 604-855-5936; email: mark.kosak@ufv.ca

Director of Athletics
Mark Kosak, BPE (Calgary), MPE (Ottawa)
Abbotsford campus 604-854-4583; fax: 604-855-5936;
email: mark.kosak@ufv.ca

Fitness and Exercise Management certificate/diploma
Note: The last intake for the diploma program will be September 2004

Entrance requirements
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 to 500 word statement identifying goals and objectives and knowledge of the fitness industry.

4. Physical Education 11/12 are recommended
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, or better, will meet the prerequisites.

How to apply
 1. The following documents must be submitted to the Admissions and Records office, along with the application form, in order to process your application.
    • proof of B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent
    • transcript (or interim transcript) showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements
    • 300- to 500-word statement. (See entrance requirements.)

2. If you are not admitted to the program you will be given an opportunity to register as a general studies student. 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.

Certificate program outline (36 credits)
Kinesiology courses: Credits

Business courses: Credits

Human Services courses: Credits

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

Diploma program outline (certificate plus 36 credits)
Note: The last intake for this diploma program will be September 2004

Kinesiology courses: Credits

Business courses: 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, and British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association standards are incorporated into the program. Students completing this program will be eligible to write the CPAFLA/CFC national exam, and the BCRPA’s Basic Fitness Leader Theory exam.

Bachelor of Kinesiology degree
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.

Entrance requirements
Applicants must have completed the following requirements for September 2005 semester intake:
    • KPE 170 (or equivalent) with a C+ or better
    • nine KPE credits with a C+ or better average over the nine credits
    • an additional 18 university-level credits (either KPE or non-KPE)
    • an overall GPA of 2.65 or better on all required courses
    • three credits of a university-level English or communications course

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 Admissions Guide 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 2004/05 and are subject to change for 2005/06.
Fees are based on the number of credits for which a student enrols 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. 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 into the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree must not exceed 90 credits.

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 KPE departmental assistant.
    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 applicable to the program, of which a minimum of 48 credits must be at the upper level (300/400). A minimum program GPA of 2.0 is necessary to graduate.

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 university-level credits (including at least 12 upper-level credits) outside of the Kinesiology and Physical Education course offerings.
Note: Selection of these courses must be done in consultation with the KPE department or an Educational Advisor.

Module 3 — Lifelong learning skills (12 credits minimum)
Students must complete four courses, one to satisfy each of the following learning outcomes:
    • Numeracy
    • Computer Literacy
    • Communications
    • Critical Reasoning.
Note: In selecting the courses for this module, the KPE Departmental Assistant must be consulted.
Note: Courses may not be duplicated between modules 2 and 3.

Module 4 — Applied kinesiology electives
Students must complete 25 KPE credits (a minimum of 13 credits must be upper-level) from the following list of courses:

Note: Students must ensure that all prerequisites for each course have been completed.
Note: Students must consult with the KPE Departmental Assistant before selecting courses from Module 4 as there are logical course groupings for different career paths.
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.

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 degree program.
    Bachelor of Kinesiology degree students who wish to pursue the Co-op option should refer to the
Co-operative Education section.

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 page 56 for a listing of Arts minors), Science (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) and Business Administration (see pages 121–123 for a listing of Business minors), and Criminal Justice. For examples of Arts extended minors, please see page 56 for the listing.
    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.

Minors in Kinesiology
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.

Minor in Kinesiology (for Bachelor of Arts students)
Kinesiology discipline (all courses required)

Kinesiology electives

Minor in Kinesiology (for Bachelor of Science students)
Kinesiology discipline
(all courses required)

Kinesiology electives

Course listings
For complete details on courses see Course descriptions.

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 after Grade 12 and complete the certificate over one year.
The program is being moved to the Chilliwack campus for 2004/05. Please contact the KPE department head for more information.

Adventure Tourism Training

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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