Kinesiology, Bachelor of Arts / Physical Education, Bachelor of Education

Program Information
Credential: 
Bachelor's degree
Duration: 

2 years at RDC - 3 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, Kinesiology / Bachelor of Education, Physical Education for transfer to the University of Lethbridge.

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

Related Careers
  • 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
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.

The B.Ed. prepares you to teach well at every grade level. You will be prepared to teach the subject you choose (teachable subject) to all grade levels, making you very well rounded as an educator.

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 for Kinesiology General

Program Content
University of Lethbridge

For transfer and course selection specifics, students are directed to Academic Advising.