Program Details

Human Kinetics: Physical and Health Education School: The University of British Columbia Faculty: Human Kinetics Degree: Bachelor Field of Study: Kinesiology and Exercise Science Description: Kinesiology focuses on the biophysical and psychosocial dimensions of human movement. The revised program offers three streams that are unique among Canadian universities. The first two years of study are common to all streams, with your Major determined at the start of your third year. The Physical and Health Education stream prepares you to teach sports, physical activity, and active health in public and private agencies, and meets admission requirements for the teacher education program in UBC's Faculty of Education. The Kinesiology internship program lets you gain practical knowledge related to your field with work-study credits at a range of organizations including hospitals, physical rehabilitation centres, professional sports teams, schools, and more. The School of Kinesiology includes 13 research laboratories, including the innovative Health and Integrative Physiology Laboratory, the Cardiovascular Physiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory, and the Human Neurophysiology Laboratory. Website: Human Kinetics: Physical and Health Education at The University of British Columbia Length: 4 Year(s) Careers: 1 career(s) Admission Requirements Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English Grade 12 Mathematics or Grade 12 Chemistry or Grade 12 Biology or Grade 12 Physics 2 of: Grade 11 International Languages or Grade 11 English Grade 11 Science Grade 11 Mathematics Grade 11 Social Science Two other approved Grade 12 courses and a minimum final grade of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English are required. See https://you.ubc.ca/ubc/vancouver/bcyt.ezc for more information. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.