14.6 TIME LIMITS AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

General information on graduation is located in §6 of the calendar. Students must submit an Application for Graduation form by the dates specified in this Calendar.

Graduation with Distinction requires a minimum PGPA of 80.00%.

Graduation with Great Distinction requires a minimum PGPA of 85.00%.

14.6.1 TIME LIMITS

Students who have already been awarded a Bachelor of Physical Activity Studies degree or a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree (prior to 201020) are not eligible to obtain a revised Bachelor of Kinesiology degree as stipulated in the following regulation (see §6.13):  “The principal area of study or academic emphasis of each degree must be distinct from that of the previous degree.”

14.6.1.1 Timeline to Completion of BKin (prior to 201020)

Students currently enrolled in the BKin majoring in fitness and lifestyle, adapted physical activity, or recreation and sport administration, must complete all degree requirements by April 30, 2016.

14.6.2 DEGREE PROGRAMS

14.6.2.1 Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) and Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Studies (BSRS)

In order to receive the Bachelor of Kinesiology or the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Studies, students must successfully complete all program requirements with a minimum PGPA of 60.00% and a minimum Major GPA of 65.00%. The Bachelor of Kinesiology, Physical Literacy major, requires a minimum PGPA of 65.00%.

14.6.2.2 Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS)

In order to receive the Bachelor of Health Studies students must complete all program requirements with a minimum PGPA of 60.00%.

14.6.2.3 Joint Program in Athletic Therapy with Mount Royal College, Calgary, AB

Students who successfully complete all requirements of the joint program will be awarded a Bachelor of Kinesiology, Major – Human Kinetics, Concentration – Athletic Therapy, in addition to the Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy awarded by Mount Royal College.

14.6.2.4 Joint Program in Gerontology with Mount Royal College, Calgary, AB

Students who successfully complete all requirements of the joint program will be awarded a Bachelor of Kinesiology or Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Studies, declared major, Concentration – Gerontology, in addition to the Certificate in Gerontology awarded by Mount Royal College. NOTE:  Not available for Gerontology major.

14.6.3 INTERNATIONAL DESIGNATION

To qualify for the International designation, students must meet at least one (1) of the following graduation requirements:

1. Successfully complete an approved out-of-country study term with a minimum of nine (9)credit hours, such as fieldwork, or a recognized exchange.
2. Successfully complete a minimum of nine (9) credit hours of approved coursework at an out-of-country post-secondary institution.
3. Successfully complete a minimum of one (1) approved three (3) credit hour course with ‘international’ content on campus in combination with an out-of-country experience. The out-of-country experience will constitute no less than three (3) credit hours. Examples of courses designated ‘international’ could be a foreign language (not including French) or a course in global education. These courses can be accessed through other Faculties.

Process:

The Academic Program Coordinator, in consultation with the Associate Dean (Undergraduate), will coordinate the International Designation activities of the Faculty. Students will be required to submit a brief proposal on the out-of-country experience they wish to pursue and seek prior approval. Each request will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine the significance of the international experience.

14.7 OTHER FACULTY REGULATIONS

14.7.1 FAILED COURSES

Failed courses include grades of “NP”. If the failed course is a prerequisite to one in which the student is enrolled in the next semester, it is the students’ responsibility to drop the course they are no longer eligible to take.

Students are strongly encouraged to replace or repeat courses with failing grades as early as possible in the program.

14.7.2 DEFERRED EXAMINATIONS AND MEDICAL OR COMPASSIONATE WITHDRAWALS

Students who are unable to complete a course for serious medical or personal reasons should contact the Faculty as soon as possible. Consult §5.7 of this Calendar for more information.

14.7.2.1 Deferral of Final Examinations

The Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies has the following policy regarding the deferral of Final Examinations, in addition to any University regulations:

• Final examinations may not be written prior to the date of the scheduled examination unless the Associate Dean has given written permission. Such permission will only be given in exceptional circumstances and in consultation with the instructor.
• A final exam may be deferred only under the following circumstances:
  • The student is ill and/or hospitalized during the final examination, or
  • Compassionate reasons (i.e. Death or critical illness of a family member).
• If a deferred examination is granted, common exam dates will be set by the Associate Dean’s Office. All deferred exams will be scheduled within the first month following the end of the semester except for special circumstances described in §5.7.7, and will normally be scheduled for the third Saturday of that month.

14.7.3 OUTDATED COURSES

Students who are admitted or readmitted to the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies, having completed courses in their degree program more than eight years ago, may be required by the Faculty to update their knowledge by repeating or taking additional courses. The decisions will be made by the Office of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate).

14.7.4 SCHEDULING OF FIELDWORK

KHS 400 (BKin and BSRS) or HS 448 (BHS) must be taken within twelve months (three semesters) of completion of KHS 300 (Pre-Fieldwork Seminar). The Fieldwork Coordinator reserves the right to require a student to re-take KHS 300 (Pre-Fieldwork Seminar) if the organized Fieldwork Practicum falls outside of the three-semester time restriction.

14.7.5 EXPERIMENTAL COURSES

Courses numbered 181AA-ZZ, 281AA-ZZ, 381AA-ZZ, or 481AA-ZZ are designated special topics courses within the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies. Special topics courses are those requiring pilot offerings prior to finalization of course content.

14.8 FACULTY APPEAL PROCEDURES

If there are extenuating circumstances related to their academic performance, students may appeal the application of academic probation or a requirement to discontinue by writing to:

Kinesiology and Health Appeals Committee (KHAC)
c/o Associate Dean (Undergraduate)
Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies
University of Regina
Regina, SK S4S 0A2

The KHAC and the Associate Dean (Undergraduate) do not hear appeals of grades; consult §5.10 Reassessment of Grades. The authority to approve substitutions or waive requirements rests with the Associate Dean, provided that the Faculty’s basic requirements (minimum credit hours, etc.) are met.