Bachelor of Kinesiology/Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education
Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation
Why take the BKin / BEd (Elementary) combined program?
Do you dream of becoming a PhysEd teacher? This combined program allows you to complete two degrees – a Bachelor of Kinesiology, and a Bachelor of Education (Elementary) – in just five years.
By studying Kinesiology, you’ll gain expertise in human movement, exercise science, and athletic movement, preparing you for a variety of related careers in teaching and sport.
Why study Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta?
The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation gives you access to all the state-of-the-art learning, research, and athletic facilities at the University of Alberta, while offering small class sizes and specialized, interactive programs. With every degree program, you’ll also have the opportunity to gain work experience by completing a practicum in your final year.
As of January 1, 2018, the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation is now the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation. If you are applying to this faculty for Fall 2018 admission, select “Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation” on the admission application form. Once admitted, you will be a student within the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation.
This information is for students applying directly from high school. Transfer students: see the Calendar
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Required Courses
Admission Average
Admission is competitive and subject to availability of space.
Canadian students, see Competitive Averages by faculty.
International students, see Competitive Averages and Conversions.
* Only one of Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 can be used for admission.
Because the U of A wants you to succeed, our admissions policy ensures that all students, regardless of citizenship, have the language skills they need to understand, participate and learn in our classes. The primary language of instruction in our classes, with the exception of those at the Faculte Saint-Jean, is English. For more information on the English Language Proficiency policy refer to the U of A Calendar. Information on writing ELP examinations is also available.
At the U of A, we are committed to encouraging Indigenous Students in their work towards a degree. Indigenous students have been under-represented in higher education in Canada, thus our policy is aimed at increasing opportunity, with the goal of our Aboriginal student population being representative of the public we serve. For more information on Admission of Indigenous Students refer to the U of A Calendar.
Fall application: March 1, 2021
Extension: May 1, 2021
March 1st is the deadline to apply for most direct entry programs, but be sure to double-check! For a complete listing of application and document deadlines refer to the University Calendar.
Notes
For additional information and the most up-to-date admission requirements, please see admission requirements by faculty in the University Calendar.
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The Office of the Registrar administers over $28 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for undergraduate students, as well as financial and loan advising. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.
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