Kinesiology, Bachelor of Arts

Program Information
Credential: 
Bachelor's degree
Duration: 

2 years at RDC - 2 years at U of L

Delivery: 
Main campus
Program Cost Estimates: 

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Sharon Hamilton
Contact Title: 
Associate Dean
Contact Phone: 
403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Contact Email: 
inquire@rdc.ab.ca

Department Information

For more information visit Kinesiology & Sport Studies Department.

University Transfer Program

Two Year University Transfer Program

The RDC Kinesiology and Sport Studies program offers the first 2 years of the Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology for transfer to the University of Lethbidge.

For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides in Academic Advising.

The Program

For the B.A., the major is composed of courses which explore the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities dimensions of Kinesiology. Recreational, educational and high performance aspects of sport, play and physical activity/sport as a socializing agent and a cultural form underlies this aspect of the study of Kinesiology. The major in the B.A. degree program will examine individual and group association to physical activity, social and psychological advantages and barriers to lifelong involvement and the relationship between recreation and high performance activity with other social institutions and cultural forms.

Career and Employment Opportunities

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
Requirements
Admission Requirements: 

Visit the Kinesiology and Sports Studies page for admission requirements.

Graduation Requirements: 

Visit the Kinesiology and Sports Studies page for graduation requirements.

Application Process

Apply to Kinesiology General

Program Content
University of Lethbridge

Year 1:

  • KNSS 204 Sociocultural Foundations of P.E. Leisure & Sport
  • KNSS 210 Fitness and Wellness Theory & Practice
  • KNSS 240 Adapted Physical Education
  • KNSS 253 Psychological Sports Performance
  • Six General Learning Electives (ENGL 219 and ENGL 220 recommended)
Year 1 Course Descriptions

ENGL 219

The focus is on formal preparation for university level essay writing and the skills related to critical reading; interpretation; and argument. Prerequisite: ELA 30-1 or English 095 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 219 and ENGL 210.

ENGL 220

The course explores a range of literary genres while continuing to focus on deepening the required structural and critical skills related to thinking and writing about literature. Pre-requisite: Engl 219 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 220 and 210.

KNSS 204

The study of the nature; function and role of play; physical education; recreation; leisure and games as a basis for understanding the sociocultural foundations of sport and how contemporary society organizes and transfers attitudes and skills.

KNSS 210

Basic concepts of fitness and nutrition and how they apply to individual needs.

KNSS 240

Current trends; theory and practice in adapted physical activity including an overview of possible changes to task; environment and instruction as it relates to individuals with a disability.

KNSS 253

The course provides an introduction to sport psychology and mental performance with a focus on understanding human behavior in physical activity and sport. This course examines the prespectives of sport psychology in conjunction with personality and social psychology.

Year 2:

For second year courses, please contact Academic Advising.