14.9 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

14.9.1 BACHELOR OF KINESIOLOGY (BKIN)

Students must choose a major from human kinetics, adapted movement science, health promotion or gerontology. Students must complete KHS 100 (Seminar in Kinesiology and Health Studies) within their first year of admission to the faculty. This course is normally only offered in the Fall semester.

14.9.1.1 BKin Majors

Students enrolled in the BKin will select one of the following majors:

ADAPTED MOVEMENT SCIENCE

HUMAN KINETICS

GERONTOLOGY

*Note:  This major builds on the existing relationship with Mount Royal College (MRC) and the Advanced Certificate in Gerontology.

HEALTH PROMOTION

PHYSICAL LITERACY

NOTE: This major is restricted to students enrolled in the Joint Bachelor of Education/ Bachelor of Kinesiology program.

14.9.1.2 Bachelor of Kinesiology Honours Requirements

Students interested in the BKin Honours program should contact the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies.

14.9.1.4 Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) with Two Majors

The Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies will grant a BKin with two majors to students who have successfully completed all degree requirements for both majors. The Faculty must be notified (in writing) of the decision to complete two majors prior to registration in third year (before the completion of 75 credit hours). The Physical Literacy major is excluded from this policy, and is not accessible to students outside of the designated program.

14.9.1.5 Minors (Optional) (18 credit hours)

The Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies will grant a BKin or BKin Honours with minors to students who have successfully completed all of the requirements for the minor (excluding a minor in Kinesiology) with a minimum GPA of 65%. Students can declare up to two minors. For detailed information on the minor requirements, please refer to the faculty and/or department offering that minor. The Physical Literacy major is excluded from this policy, and is not accessible to students outside of the designated program.

14.9.1.6 Definition of Minor in Kinesiology

Students may adopt the following minor in Kinesiology if their faculty/program has approved the inclusion: 

14.9.1.7 Bachelor of Education/ Bachelor of Kinesiology Joint Degrees Program

Effective Fall 2011, this five-year program will be offered jointly by the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies under the supervision of a joint coordinating committee of the two faculties. It consists of a minimum of 150 credit hours. Depending on the minor chosen, students may be required to complete additional credit hours. Once students enter the program they must complete the entire integrated program to graduate with either degree. Should a student decide to pursue only one of the degrees identified, they must officially apply to transfer out of the joint program. Upon completion, students will receive a Bachelor of Education (Physical Education major) and a Bachelor of Kinesiology (Physical Literacy major).

Students may apply directly from high school or as a transfer student through either faculty.

Admission Criteria and Application Process

Students applying into the Joint BEd/ BKin Program must meet the admission criteria for both the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies (BKin). Application deadline dates and processes can be found in §2.3 and 2.3.4 of the Undergraduate Calendar.

Academic Advising

Academic advising will be done jointly with representatives from both faculties.

Joint Program Academic Performance and Progress

Student performance will be governed by both the university academic standards (see §5 Undergraduate Calendar) and program standards as outlined in the Faculty of Education (see §11.5)

Appeals of Academic Standing

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:

BEd/ BKin Joint Program Review Committee
c/o Faculty of Education Student Program Centre (ED 354)
University of Regina, SK S4S 0A2
Fax: 306.585.4006

Readmission After Being Required to Discontinue from the Joint Program

Students who have been required to discontinue from the joint program must petition using the Teacher Education Admission Profile and a letter of petition to the BEd/ BKin Joint Program Review Committee by February 1 for the subsequent fall semester.

Joint Degrees Program Course Requirements

Students must complete:

• All Bachelor of Education (Physical Education major) course requirements as outlined in §11.11.2;
• All Bachelor of Kinesiology core requirements as outlined in §14.9.1 with the following exceptions:
  • Students must complete ENGL 100 as their writing competency course. They must complete KHS 100.
  • Fieldwork (KHS 400 and KHS 405) will be given credit through successful completion of EFLD 400 (Internship). The EFLD 400 internship will be modified in order to maintain the integrity of the BKin, while also meeting the requirements outlined by the Faculty of Education.
  • All requirements of the Physical Literacy major outlined in §14.9.1.1

Integrated Sequencing of Program Requirements

14.9.1.8 Athletic Therapy – Joint Program

In partnership with Mount Royal College in Calgary, Alberta, students are able to complete the required coursework towards certification with the Certified Athletic Therapist Association (CATA). Students must declare Human Kinetics major.

The program has been designed so that students complete a prescribed set of courses in the first two years then go to Mount Royal College for the third year, Athletic Therapy component. Students will return to the University of Regina for their fourth year.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a competitive program, and as such, an application does not guarantee admission into the Athletic Therapy concentration.

Admission Requirements

• Students must submit a letter outlining their program intent, volunteer experience, relevant experience in the field, and why they feel they should be chosen by March 1, preceding the September in which they plan to attend Mount Royal College.
• Applications will be reviewed by the Academic Program Advisor and Associate Dean (Undergraduate) in May and will be ranked in the following order:
  • Average received in KIN 260 (KHS 168 -Human Anatomy) and KIN 375 (KHS 371 -Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries). A minimum grade of 75% in each class is required.
  • Program GPA. A minimum average of 75% is required. *
  • Volunteer experience and relevant experience in the field with supporting letters of reference.
    
    * If a required course is repeated, the average of the two classes will be used to determine eligibility and overall program average.
• Short-listed applicants may be required to attend an interview.
• Successful applicants will be notified by May 1.

Program Overview

Students interested in the Athletic Therapy joint program must carefully plan out their course selection in order to complete all required courses for acceptance to Mount Royal, in addition to the Bachelor of Kinesiology requirements.

The following courses must be completed prior to attending Mount Royal:

The remaining courses listed must be completed in order to have the Bachelor of Kinesiology, Human Kinetics major, Athletic Therapy concentration, and the Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy conferred.

Students interested in the Athletic Therapy option must decide early in their program in order to complete the required courses in a reasonable sequence. Careful sequencing of courses is required as some classes are offered every other year. Contact the Academic Program Advisor (585-4843) for assistance with course selection.

Accumulation of CATA Certified Hours

In order to become a certified Athletic Therapist students must accumulate 1200 hours of experience in the area, monitored by a Supervisory Athletic Therapist. Students will have the opportunity to accumulate a significant portion of these hours while in the program through the following means: Mount Royal College practicum, BKin Fieldwork, and working with Inter-varsity teams following the year at Mount Royal College. Unfortunately, hours accumulated prior to attending Mount Royal College cannot be used towards CATA certified hours, but may be highlighted in the student’s application to the program.

14.9.1.7 Gerontology - Joint Program

In partnership with Mount Royal College in Calgary, Alberta, students are able to incorporate the Certificate in Gerontology courses into their BKin or BSRS. All courses are available through distance learning, allowing students to take them in the Fall/Winter semesters they are completing other required BKin or BSRS courses. This option is open to all majors but gerontology.

Within the Certificate in Gerontology there are two streams students can choose from: Studies in Aging or Business and Entrepreneurship.

Admission Requirements

Students apply to the faculty for admission to the Gerontology concentration once 60 credit hours have been completed, which include the following courses: ENGL 100 or KHS 101, One of STAT 100, 160 or SOST 201, KIN 110 (KHS 150), KIN 180 (KHS 151), KIN 105 (KHS 154), KIN 170/ KIN 171 (KHS 170/ KHS 171), KIN 120 (KHS 190) .

Applications are available at the General Office (CK 173). Students must also apply and pay for admission to Mount Royal College.

More information on the gerontology certificate and concentration can be found at www.mtroyal.ca/healthcomm/ashs/gero.shtml.