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The Physical Education and Coaching Bachelor's Degreep repares to become a a kinesiologist, physical education teacher, physiotherapist, occupational therapist or sport, health or wellness professional with the Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching. You’ll take a breadth of courses in the areas of teaching and coaching (leadership and pedagogy), human performance (biomechanics, anatomy and physiology), social sciences and humanities (psychology, sociology and philosophy) and more. You can also choose a concentration in kinesiology or health promotion. Students pursing the Bachelor of Physical Education Kinesiology Concentration are also eligible to apply to the the BC Association of Kinesiologists to become practicing Kinesiologist. 

Physical Education and Coaching: Bachelor's Degree

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Option A. Admission to Year Two of the Program

1. Completion of 24 undergraduate credits (2.33 GPA), including:
    - Nine (9) credits in Sport Science or equivalent 
    - BIOL 1109 or BIOL 1103 or equivalent
    - Three (3) credits of university-transferable English


2. Foundations of Math 11 (C) or Pre-Calculus 11 (C) or equivalent 


Option B. Admission to Year Three of the Program

1. Completion of 54 undergraduate credits (2.33 GPA), including:
    - 21 credits in Sport Science or equivalent (including SPSC 1103, SPSC 1105, SPSC 1164, SPSC 1195, SPSC 2205, SPSC 2275 or equivalents)
    - BIOL 1109 or BIOL 1103 or equivalent
    - BIOL 1209 or BIOL 1203 or equivalent
    - Three credits of university-transferable English
    - Three credits of university-transferable Math

1. Two reference letters

2. Upon acceptance into the program, complete a Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check.

1. For 2nd year admission, students are ranked based on a combination of the following:

    - The two personal admissions reference letters from coaches, PE teachers or community leaders verifying physical education, sport or work experience and character reference
    - Cumulative GPA
    - BIOL 1209 or 1203 or equivalent status. Students who have completed or are enrolled in BIOL 1209, 1203, or equivalent at the time of application score higher than non-enrolled students; and applicants with the same total score will be offered seats based on their date of application.


2. For 3rd year admission, students are ranked based on a combination of the following:

    - The two personal admissions reference letters from coaches, PE teachers or community leaders verifying physical education, sport or work experience and character reference
    - Cumulative GPA
    - Applicants with the same total score will be offered seats based on their date of application.


3. If you are transferring from another institution, you can use BC Transfer Guide to search course transferability/equivalency. 


4. International students are not currently eligible for this program. For more information, please contact Douglas College International.

Admissions to open-enrollment programs are offered on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Students are encouraged to apply early.

- September intake- applications typically open in early October of the previous year until late August / early September.
- January intake- applications typically open in early February of the previous year until late December / early January.

Verify with the institution for specific dates.


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