Bachelor of Physical Education
Program Description
Looking for a career that is exciting, fulfilling and not only gets you in shape, but gives you the knowledge to know how to do it! The Bachelor of Physical Education is the program for you.
With people focusing on physical activity like never before, career opportunities in physical education are boundless. Take the first two years of your physical education degree at Keyano College, taking advantage of small class sizes and accessible instructors.
Admission Requirements
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Program Outcomes
Graduates from the program will be able to:
Completion of Bachelor of Physical Education program makes you eligible for careers as educators, or as administrators in fitness centers, leisure centers, senior citizen/retirement complexes, colleges and universities, the private and business sector and provincial, national and international sport associations and events. You will also be eligible for careers in athletic therapy, personal fitness training, recreational therapy, fitness consulting and coaching.
Program Structure
Year 1
Term I (September- December) 15 credits this term
Course | Course Title | Credits |
Structural Anatomy | 3 | |
Essentials of Human Physiology | 3 | |
Introduction to Sport Administration | 3 | |
Basic Psychological Processes | 3 | |
Junior English Option | 3 |
Term II (January- April) 15 credits this term
Course | Course Title | Credits |
Integrative Human Physiology | 3 | |
A Conceptual Approach to Physical Activity | 3 | |
Introduction to Sociocultural Aspects Of Leisure & Sport | 3 | |
HE ED 110 | Introduction to Personal Health and Well Being | 3 |
Junior English Option | 3 |
Year 2
Term I (September- December) 15 credits this term
Course | Course Title | Credits |
Exercise Physiology | 3 | |
Leisure and Sport in Canadian Society Historical Perspectives | 3 | |
Physical Activity and Leisure for Special Populations | 3 | |
Option - NUTR 100 | Nutrition and Wellbeing | 3 |
PAC 100 level | 1.5 | |
PAC 100 level | 1.5 |
Term II (January- April) 15 credits this term
Course | Course Title | Credits |
The Spectrum of Dance in Society | 3 | |
Skill Acquisition and Performance | 3 | |
Biomechanics | 3 | |
Option - PAC 300 level | 3 | |
Option - PEDS 240 | Sport Injuries | 3 |
Options or Specializations
Course | Course Title | Credits |
Options- PEDS 307 | Physical Growth and Motor Development | 3 |
(First semester 2nd year) |
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Transferability
Students intending to transfer to other institutions should consult the receiving institution as standards may vary.
Transfer information on each course is available at the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfers.