Two Year University Transfer Program

Kinesiology is the study of the science of movement. The RDC Kinesiology and Sport Studies program offers the first 2 years of a variety of Bachelor Degree programs.

For the most current university program and transfer information, please see the Academic Advising homepage. Click on Planning Guides.

The program offers university transfer to the following programs:

The University of Alberta:

• Bachelor of Physical Education - BPE
• Bachelor of Science Kinesiology - BScKin
• Bachelor of Physical Education/Bachelor of Education - BPE/BEd (5 year combined program)

The University of Calgary:

• Bachelor of Kinesiology - BKin

The University of Lethbridge:

• Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
• Bachelor of Arts - (Kinesiology)/BEd (Physical Education) (5 year combined program)
• Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
• Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Out of province universities through proper course selection (see an Academic Advisor)

Transfer to other programs and other universities is possible. These transfer opportunities include:

• Athletic Therapy (4 year Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education or Kinesiology plus a 5th year at Mount Royal University) - After completing 2 years (60 applicable transfer credits) at RDC, students transfer to the U of A or the U of C to complete their degree. They then apply to the Mount Royal University Athletic Therapy Advanced Certificate Program for a 5th year of studies to complete requirements for this certificate. This program is extremely competitive. Students applying to the program will have a very high GPA with a strong interest and background in Athletic Therapy.
• BCom/BKin (5 year combined program) - University of Calgary

The program can lead into the following areas of study:

• adapted physical education
• athletic therapy
• fitness and health promotion
• physical education in schools
• physical activity leadership
• tourism and hospitality
• outdoor education
• sports administration
• coaching
• dance
• sport sciences
• physical therapy
• occupational therapy

One Year University Transfer Program

RDC offers one year of transfer to the University of Alberta's Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism.

If you wish to transfer to a university other than the University of Alberta, please check with that university before registering in courses.

For the most current university program and transfer information, please see the Academic Advising homepage.

Two Year University Transfer Program

• elementary schools
• secondary schools
• colleges and universities
• community centres
• corporate setting
• municipal recreation departments
• provincial sport organizations
• private fitness centres
• sport clubs
• private enterprise
• health care
• youth services
• rehabilitation centres
• outdoor pursuits
• volunteer organizations
• government agencies

One Year University Transfer Program (Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sports and Tourism)

Municipal parks and recreation departments

• programmers
• planners
• facility operators
• managers
• administrators

Federal and provincial governments

• cultural services
• recreation services
• parks services

Youth service agencies

• Boys' and Girls' Clubs
• Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A.

Institutional recreation

• hospitals
• rehabilitation centres
• seniors' centres
• correctional centres

Tourism and commercial recreation

Camping and outdoor recreation

The program is designed so that students can complete a 2-year diploma , and then enter the work force or transfer to a university and complete a Bachelor's degree. The program is designed for students wishing to transfer to the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary or the University of Lethbridge. Transfer to other universities is possible with proper program consultation and careful course selection. For university transfer, the courses you select must meet the program requirements of the specific university chosen.

Admission to a university program may be limited by quota. Entry is based on your academic record. You should expect heavy course and program demands and the need for a competitive GPA if you wish to transfer to a university program.

The objective of the program is to educate and prepare qualified leaders in the field of Kinesiology and Sport Studies who:

• are prepared for employment in related fields and agencies in the private and public sectors
• are prepared for teaching and coaching careers in school systems
• may choose to continue their education at the graduate level

Two Year University Transfer Program

Related Link: Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.

1. Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

1. ELA 30-1
2. Two subjects from Group A* and/or C (for this program only, Math 30-2 may also be used as one of these subjects.
3. Subject from Group C (Biology 30 recommended)
4. Subject from Group B, C, or D
5. * Only one language other than English will be accepted

OR

2. Mature Student

You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

1. English 30
2. Subject from Group C (Biology 30 highly recommended)

Note: If you are applying to the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, you must present ELA 30-1, Biology 30, Math 30-1 and Chemistry 30 for admission. For the U of C - Exercise and Health Physiology Major - Math 30-1 (minimum grade of 70%) is required. Math 31 is recommended. For the U of C - Biomechanics Major - Math 30-1 (minimum grade of 70%) and Math 31 are required; Physics 30 is recommended.

Note: If you are applying to the University of Alberta Bachelor of Science Kinesiology (BScKin), admission to this program requires the following high school subject requirements - ELA 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1, Physics 30, and one of Biology 30 or Physical Education 30 (5 credits) or approved 35 level equivalent (5 credit), including Exercise Science 35, Sports Medicine 35 or Sport Performance 35.

One Year University Transfer Program (Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sports and Tourism)

1. Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

• ELA 30-1
• Subject from Group A or C
• Subject from Group A, B
• Subject from Group C (Biology 30 recommended)
• Subject from Group A, C, or Physical Education 30 (5 credit)

OR

2. Mature Student

You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

• English 30 or ELA 30-1
• Subject from Group A or C

Note: In addition to the program admission requirements applicants, whose first language is not English, must demonstrate English language proficiency.

You must pass 20 term university transfer courses or a minimum of 60 credit hours, and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 to receive a Diploma in University Transfer Studies.

Two Year University Transfer Program

This program is designed for students who wish to complete the 2-year General Diploma in Kinesiology and Sport Studies and continue on to a Bachelor's Degree. Students wishing to complete the Adapted Physical Education, Coaching & Sport Performance, Fitness & Health Promotion, or Sport Management Diploma, and transfer to university, need to select the appropriate options and physical activity courses. (See an Academic Advisor.)

University of Alberta Bachelor of Physical Education

Year 1:

• KNSS 200 Structural Anatomy
• KNSS 201 Biomechanics
• KNSS 204 Sociocultural Foundations of P.E. Leisure & Sport
• KNSS 210 Fitness and Wellness Theory & Practice
• KNSS 240 Adapted Physical Education
• KNSS 270 Leadership & Instruction in Physical Activity
• KDNC 200 The Spectrum of Dance in Society
• ENGL 219/220 Essay Composition and Critical Reading/Literary Analysis
• One Physical Activity Course - KPAC/KDNC

Year 2:

• PSIO 258 Elementary Physiology I
• PSIO 259 Elementary Physiology II
• KNSS 202 Physiology of Exercise
• KNSS 203 Skill Acquisition & Performance
• KNSS 205 History of Sport
• KNSS 250 Intro to the Admin of Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation Programs
• One Physical Activity Course - KPAC/KDNC

Two of:

• KNSS 209 Measurement and Evaluation
• KNSS 244 Introduction to Nutrition
• KNSS 253 Psychological Sport Performance
• KNSS 307 Growth and Development
• PSYC 260 Basic Psychological Processes

One of:

• KNSS 220 Introduction to Athletic Therapy
• KNSS 260 Introduction to Coaching Theory
• KNSS 280 Introduction to Outdoor Education*
• KNSS 299 Directed Studies in Kinesiology and Sport Studies
• INTD 240 Integrated Arts Approach to Movement

* Participation in KNSS 280 requires that all students complete and return a participant information package in early August. If you do not receive the participant information package by the end of July please contact the Kinesiology Department at 403-342-3201.

You must complete an after degree program in Education if you wish to become a certified teacher in Alberta. This normally qualifies you to teach in physical education and health areas, plus one or more other subject areas. Selecting proper courses during your program is important for this reason.

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Year 1:

• KNSS 200 Structural Anatomy
• KNSS 201 Biomechanics
• KNSS 204 Sociocultural Foundations of P.E. Leisure and Sport
• KNSS 210 Fitness and Wellness Theory & Practice
• KNSS 270 Leadership & Instruction in Physical Activity
• MATH 202 Elementary Calculus
• ENGL 219/ENGL 220 Essay Composition and Critical Reading/Literary Analysis
• CHEM 211 Introductory University Chemistry
• CHEM 351 Organic Chemistry I

Year 2:

• PSIO 258 Elementary Physiology I
• PSIO 259 Elementary Physiology II
• KNSS 202 Physiology of Exercise
• KNSS 203 Skill Acquisition & Performance
• KNSS 209 Measurement & Evaluation
• KNSS 220 Introduction to Athletic Therapy
• KNSS 240 Adapted Physical Education
• KNSS 250 Intro to the Admin of Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Programs

Two of:

• KNSS 205 History of Sport
• KNSS 244 Introduction to Nutrition
• KNSS 253 Psychological Sport Performance
• KNSS 260 Introduction to Coaching Theory
• KNSS 280 Introduction to Outdoor Education*
• KNSS 299 Directed Studies in Kinesiology and Sport Studies
• KNSS 307 Growth & Development

* Participation in KNSS 280 requires that all students complete and return a participant information package in early August. If you do not receive the participant information package by the end of July please contact the Kinesiology Department at 403-342-3201.

For transfer and course selection specifics, it is strongly recommended that students see an Academic Advisor.

You must complete an after degree program in Education if you wish to become a certified teacher in Alberta. This normally qualifies you to teach in physical education and health areas, plus one or more other subject areas. Selecting proper courses during your program is important for this reason.

Bachelor of Physical Education/Bachelor of Education (5-year) Programs

RDC offers the first two years of the BPE/BEd combined programs. Students completing the first two years of the combined degree program will transfer into the BPE program at the U of A for year 3. Upon completion of year 3 (99 credits), they will apply to the BEd Program for year 4 and 5. The program is very competitive and a limited number of spaces are available for transfer applicants into year 3 at the University of Alberta. These programs are highly competitive and limited by quota and acceptance into the combined degree route at the U of A is not guaranteed.

BPE/BEd (Elementary Route)

Students apply to the Kinesiology program at RDC

Year 1:

• KNSS 200 Structural Anatomy
• KNSS 201 Biomechanics
• KNSS 204 Sociocultural Foundations of P.E. Leisure and Sport
• KNSS 210 Fitness & Wellness Theory & Practice
• KNSS 240 Adapted Physical Education
• KNSS 270 Leadership & Instruction in Physical Activity
• KDNC 200 Spectrum of Dance in Society
• One Physical Activity Course - KPAC/KDNC
• ENGL 219/ENGL 220 Essay Composition and Critical Reading/Literary Analysis
• MATH - choose from MATH 260 or any transferable Math or STAT course

Year 2:

• PSIO 258 Elementary Physiology I
• KNSS 203 Skill Acquisition & Performance
• KNSS 205 History of Sport
• KNSS 220 Introduction to Athletic Therapy or KNSS 307 Growth and Development
• KNSS 250 Intro to the Admin of Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation Programs
• KNSS 260 Intro to Coaching Theory or KNSS 208 Intro to Outdoor Education*
• One Physical Activity Courses - KPAC/KDNC
• KPED 292 Introduction to Elementary School PE
• EDPY 200 Introduction to Educational Psychology
• EDIT 302 Instructional Application of Technology
• EDUC 250 The Profession of Teaching

*Participation in KNSS 280 requires that all students complete and return a participant information package in early August. If you do not receive the participant information package by the end of July please contact the Kinesiology Department at 403-342-3201.

For transfer and course selection specifics it is strongly recommended that students see an Academic Advisor.

BPE/BEd (Secondary Route)

Students apply to the Kinesiology program at RDC

Year 1:

• KNSS 200 Structural Anatomy
• KNSS 201 Biomechanics
• KNSS 204 Sociocultural Foundations of P.E. Leisure & Sport
• KNSS 210 Fitness & Wellness Theory & Practice
• KNSS 270 Leadership & Instruction in Physical Activity
• KDNC 200 Spectrum of Dance in Society
• One Physical Activity Course KPAC/KDNC
• ENGL 219/ENGL 220 Essay Composition and Critical Reading/Literary Analysis
• 2 Minor courses

Year 2:

• PSIO 258 Elementary Physiology I
• KNSS 205 History of Sport
• KNSS 240 Adapted Physical Education
• KNSS 250 Introduction to the Administration of Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Programs
• KNSS 260 Introduction to Coaching
• One Physical Activity Course - KPAC/KDNC
• KPED 294 Introduction to the Movement of Activities of Youth
• EDIT 302 Instructional Application of Technology
• EDPY 200 Introduction to Educational Psychology
• 2 Minor Courses

For transfer and course selection specifics it is strongly recommended that students see an Academic Advisor.

University of Calgary:

Bachelor of Kinesiology:

Year 1:

• KNSS 200 Structural Anatomy
• KNSS 201 Biomechanics
• KNSS 204 Sociocultural Foundations of P.E. Leisure & Sport
• KNSS 210 Fitness and Wellness Theory & Practice
• KNSS 240 Adapted Physical Education
• KNSS 270 Leadership & Instruction in Physical Activity
• KDNC 200 The Spectrum of Dance in Society
• Two Approved Options
• Two Physical Activity Courses - KPAC/KDNC or KNSS 280*

Year 2:

• PSIO 258 Elementary Physiology I
• PSIO 259 Elementary Physiology II
• KNSS 205 History of Sport
• KNSS 209 Measurement and Evaluation
• KNSS 244 Introduction to Nutrition
• KNSS 307 Growth and Development
• Two Physical Activity Courses - KPAC/KDNC or KNSS 280*

Two of:

• One Approved Option
• KNSS 203 Skill Acquisition & Performance
• KNSS 220 Introduction to Athletic Therapy
• KNSS 250 Intro to the Admin of Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation Programs
• KNSS 253 Psychological Sport Performance
• KNSS 260 Introduction to Coaching Theory
• KNSS 299 Directed Studies in Kinesiology and Sport Studies
• INTD 240 Integrated Arts Approach to Movement

*Participation in KNSS 280 requires that all students complete and return a participant information package in early August. If you do not receive the participant information package by the end of July please contact the Kinesiology Department at 403-342-3201.

Note: Students should plan to take KNSS 200, PSIO 258 and PSIO 259 at RDC before transferring to U of C.

Approved options should be selected after consultation with an advisor and considering the major you will choose upon transferring.

General Major Approved Options are ENGL 219 and/or PSYC 260.

Students interested in pursuing the Leadership in Pedagogy and Coaching Major at the U of C should discuss, with an academic advisor, requirements for admission to this program at U of C prior to commencement of their RDC Kinesiology program.

You must complete an after degree program in Education if you wish to become a certified teacher in Alberta. This normally qualifies you to teach in physical education and health areas, plus one or more other subject areas. Selecting proper courses during your program is important for this reason.

University of Lethbridge:

Students apply to the Kinesiology program at RDC

• Bachelor of Arts (Kinesiology)
• Bachelor of Arts (Kinesiology)/Bachelor of Education (Physical Education) (5 year program)
• Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology)
• Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science)

For transfer and course selection specifics students are directed to see an Academic Advisor.

One Year University Transfer Program (Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sports and Tourism):

• ENGL 219/220 Essay Composition and Critical Reading/Literary Analysis
• KNSS 204 Introduction to Sociocultural Foundations of Physical Education, Leisure and Sport
• KNSS 205 History of Sport
• KNSS 210 Fitness and Wellness Theory and Practice
• KNSS 240 Adapted Physical Education
• KNSS 250 Introduction to the Administration of Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation Programs
• 2 Art Options - Liberal Arts Foundation Courses
• 1 Option - Liberal Arts Foundation Course or Open Option