Course sequence

Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Education and Coaching (BHK)

Total (120 units) Fall Winter
1st year
30 units 

 

  • ENG 1100 Workshop in Essay Writing
  • PSY 1101 Introduction to Psychology:Foundations

OR

  • PSY 1102 Introduction to Psychology: Applications
  • APA1313 Musculoskeletal Anatomy
  • LSR 1100 Introduction to Leisure Studies
  • Elective 
  • APA 1122 Physical Activity in a Global Health Perspective
  • APA 1302 Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity in Canada
  • ENG 1112 Technical Report Writing

OR

  • ENG 1120 Literature and Composition I: Prose Fiction

OR

  • ENG 1121 Literature and Composition II: Drama and Poetry
  • SOC 1101 Principles of Sociology

OR

  • SOC 1106 Exploring Diversity in Canada
  • Optional course (see notes)
2nd year
30 units
  • APA 2111 Intervention Theories
  • APA 2140 Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology
  • LSR 2118 Recreation Program Development & Evaluation
  • 3 units from: APA 2120 Motor Control & Learning, APA2312 Physiology of Physical Activity, APA 2315 Introduction to Applied Biomechanics
  • Elective
  • APA 2180 Research Methods in Human Kinetics
  • APA 2116 Principles of Coaching
  • 3 units from: APA 2120 Motor Control & Learning, APA2312 Physiology of Physical Activity, APA 2315 Introduction to Applied Biomechanics
  • Elective 
  • Elective 
3rd year
30 units
  • APA 3381 Measurement & Data Analyses in Human Kinetics 
  • APA 3118 Recreation, Sport & Community Development 
  • Optional course (3000/4000) (see notes)
  • Optional course (3000/4000) (see notes)
  • Elective

 
  • APA 3301 Ethics in Sport, Physical Activity and Health in Canada
  • 3 units from: APA 3119 Coaching Training Methods OR APA 3325 Fitness Training Principles
  • APA 3111 Intervention, Observation & Experimentation 
  • Optional course (3000/4000) (see notes)
  • Elective
4th year
30 units 
  • APA 4200 (see notes) Research Project (6 units) (see notes)

OR

  • APA 4211 (see notes) Internship/Clinical Experience (6 units) (see notes)
  • APA 4123 Physical Activity Counselling
  • Optional course (3000/4000) (see notes)
  • Elective 

 
  • APA 4200 (see notes) Research Project (6 units) (see notes)

OR

  • APA 4211 (see notes) Internship/Clinical Experience (6 units) (see notes)
  • Optional course (3000/4000) (see notes)
  • Elective 
  • Elective 
  • Elective

It is important to follow this course sequence if you wish to complete the requirements of your program in four years. However, the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year proposed course sequence may vary depending on course availability and language offered. Courses may be interchanged.

Notes


To find out when Human Kinetics optional courses will be offered, visit the anticipated course offerings.
You have the option of adding a minor of 30 units. The minor replaces the 30 elective units.
A maximum of 48 units at the 1000 level is permitted.
For more information on French Immersion visit French Immersion Studies.

  • Optional course: choose 3 units from the following list: PHI1101, PHI1370, PSY1101, PSY1102, SOC1101 or SOC1106.
  • To view the list of optional courses at the 3000 and 4000 level, please consult this link.
  • APA 4200 or APA 4211 is offered year round and counts as 3 units per term. The deadline to register for APA4211 is June 30.

Registration requirements for clinical placements
Please consult the Office of Risk Management to obtain more information regarding the additional program requirements