Physical Education and Coaching (Bachelor)

About this programme

Please visit the International application deadline page to find out when applications may be available. The Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching (BPEC) prepares students for a variety of careers in the sport, physical activity, health, and rehabilitation: physical and health education teachers, coaches, certified personal trainers, kinesiologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, exercise physiologists, and other sport, health, or wellness professionals. After completing the 4-year program, students are eligible to apply to the BC Association of Kinesiologists to become practicing Kinesiologists. They are also eligible to apply to teaching certificate programs or graduate/professional schools nationally or internationally. Finally, students can seek certifications with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology . All students take a breadth of courses in the areas of teaching and coaching (e.g., leadership, pedagogy, coaching methods), human performance (e.g., biomechanics, anatomy and physiology, motor skill acquisition), social sciences and humanities (e.g., psychology, sociology, philosophy) and more. Concentrations in Kinesiology or Health Promotion are optional, each with different course requirements. Refer to the “Program Requirements” for more information. Students are encouraged to meet with the BPEC Program Coordinator for career-specific course-planning. Refer to the Sport Science faculty and staff list . As part of BPEC, students get a minimum of 100 hours of hands-on experience in the field with our BPEC fieldwork program . Over four se