Discover the World of
Human
Movement
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Thinking about a career in exercise science or leisure studies? We have some wonderful study choices for you. In the broad fields of sport and exercise science, kinesiology, physical activity and health, leisure studies, recreation, adapted physical activity or sport tourism, you have an extraordinary array of study choices, leading to active, stimulating careers in these fields – all under one roof.
The right choice for an
active,
rewarding career
When you choose to study in the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation at the University of Alberta you’re choosing Canada’s premier faculty of physical education and recreation. That means you’ll be studying in a faculty founded on a strong heritage of knowledge and achievement in both teaching and research – and one that continues to excel and raise the bar ever higher in pursuit of excellence. You’ll be taught by award winning educators and professors, many of whom are recognized nationally and internationally as leaders in their fields of study. Studying here will be an exciting academic challenge, and, because we believe fervently in healthy bodies as much as we do in inspired minds, you’ll have a world of recreational and high performance sporting opportunities in some of Canada’s finest sport and exercise facilities.
If you’re ready to discover the world of human movement, you belong here. I look forward to welcoming you to Canada’s top physical education and recreation faculty for the learning experience of your life.
Dean Kerry Mummery Dean Mummery is a doctoral alumnus of the faculty (1994)
Degrees
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We offer four undergraduate degrees • Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism (BARST) o A liberal arts degree focusing on all forms of leisure activities in the contexts of recreation, sport, and tourism
• Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE) o This degree focuses on the performance aspects of physical activity, exercise, health, and sport
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (BScKin) o This degree focuses on how exercise and physical activity affect health and the human body in the context of both the biological and physical sciences
• Bachelor of Physical Education/Bachelor of Education (BPE/BEd) o A combined degree, focusing on teaching physical education. It is offered jointly with the Faculty of Education (both elementary and secondary routes offered)
What are you interested in? careers degrees to consider
What
are
you
Develop skills to facilitate active living for special populations. This field includes working with people
What makes an athlete a high performance
who experience developmental and/or
athlete? This field focuses on the holistic
physical disabilities, and older adults. It
development of the high performance athlete
emphasizes acquiring instructional and
– engaging both body and mind. It includes
leadership skills in recreation, physical
coaching (from a science, performance, or
activity, fitness, and sport programs for
management perspective), strength and
individuals across the life, abilities and
conditioning, sport psychology, and athletic
environmental spectra.
therapy/injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Adapted Physical Activity/Special Populations
Coaching and Sport Performance
Recreation therapist, adapted physical
Coach, strength and conditioning coach, athletic
activity specialist, special education teacher,
therapist, sport psychologist, among others
Paralympic sport coach/trainer, prosthetist, physical therapist, occupational therapist All of our degrees are relevant to this field,
All of our degrees are relevant to this field,
depending on your particular interest
depending on your particular interest and focus
and focus
interested in? Interested in how the human body works? This area focuses Keeping society healthy and active
on the study of the human body
means starting in childhood. This
and the impacts of physical
area focuses on the importance
activity and exercise on health
of play, recreation, and sport in
and fitness. It includes the study
the development of children and
of anatomy, exercise physiology,
youth, both in the community and
biomechanics, biochemistry, and
in the school system.
motor control.
Child and Youth Development
Exercise Science
Physical education teacher, recreation
Exercise specialist/therapist, exercise
programmer, camp facilitator, child
physiologist, fitness tester/trainer/
and youth activity programmer,
consultant, physical therapist
community recreation coordinator Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sport,
Bachelor of Physical Education;
and Tourism; Bachelor of Physical
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Education; Bachelor of Physical Education/Bachelor of Education
These are the areas of study available to you, a sampling of the careers in that area, and the degree(s) to get you there.
Interested in the business This area focuses on
of recreation and sport
understanding of the importance
organizations? This field includes
of physical activity and other
leadership, organizational
lifestyle behaviours related to
behaviour, marketing, and
fitness, health, and well-being
program planning for recreation
over the life span. This field
and sport organizations (from
includes health promotion, health
community-based and not-for-
education, and behavioural
profit to professional sport.)
medicine which integrates the
It may include recreation
biological, social, psychological,
facility management, volunteer
and behavioural dimensions of
management, event planning,
health and illness.
marketing, and others.
Health and Well-being
Management in Recreation and Sport
Physical education and health
Recreation facility manager, program
education teacher, health promotion
coordinator, marketing specialist for
facilitator, fitness trainer/tester/
a sport or recreation organization,
consultant, physician, chiropractor,
special event planner
physical therapist, occupational therapist All of our degrees are relevant to this
Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sport,
field, depending on your particular
and Tourism; Bachelor of Physical
interest and focus
Education
outdoor recreation, mountain recreation; the history, planning,
What role does society play
and sustainability of local and
in sport and recreation? This
national parks, tourism (sport
field includes such areas as the
tourism, nature-based tourism,
role of gender, race, ethnicity,
adventure tourism, destination
socio-economic status, sexual
tourism), as well as the study
orientation, etc. and their
of areas such as culture, dance,
impacts on both society and
music, art, and travel as leisure
individuals’ experiences in sport,
activities.
recreation, and leisure activities.
Recreation, Tourism, and Leisure Studies
Socio-cultural Aspects of Sport, Recreation, and Leisure
Community recreation coordinator,
Not-for-profit organizations,
parks planner, outdoor recreation
government agencies (Aboriginal
coordinator, adventure tourism
Affairs, Economic Development, etc.)
facilitator
Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sport,
Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sport,
and Tourism; Bachelor of Physical
and Tourism; Bachelor of Physical
Education
Education
careers
This field includes the study of
degrees to consider
can do anything they want?
What are you interested in?
What do people do when they
Real life experience: the Professional Practicum Program
Examples of practicum agencies where our students are placed include Advantage Health Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Alberta Sport Development Centre Cardiac Wellness Institute of Calgary CBI Health Clinics Centre for Lung Health
As part of your physical education,
Your practicum is typically 14
recreation or kinesiology degree
weeks in duration (a few may be
you’ll be required to complete a
a little longer) and we make every
practicum. This typically takes
effort to place you with an agency
place in your fourth year of study
that matches your interests, for a
and after you’ve met the curricular
quality practicum which will give
requirements. The practicum
you firsthand experience of your
is a non-paid work experience
chosen field.
program in which you’re placed with an approved agency where you’ll work under the supervision and guidance of practitioners in the field.
Many excellent practicum opportunities abound in Alberta and Canada, and we also encourage students to consider international placements which
Edmonton Police Service Lifestyle Options Paralympic Sports Association Pediatric Centre for Weight and Health Sport Health and Assessment Centre The Sports Corporation The Steadward Centre YMCA
provide a robust, stimulating experience in another culture.
and more!
Learning Globally National and International study experiences for students open eyes, minds – and hearts – to the world.
International Exchanges The University of Alberta offers
Play Around the World – Thailand and Cambodia
exchange programs so you can gain
What if you started a game and the
valuable experience overseas, while
whole world joined in? Play Around
completing courses towards your
the World is a service learning course
University of Alberta degree.
offered by the Faculty of Physical
Our faculty has a formal exchange agreement with the University of Otago, New Zealand and the Norwegian School of Sport Science in Oslo, Norway. Over 160 exchange opportunities are offered by University of Alberta International.
Education and Recreation, designed to provide a global education and
More details online under
cross-cultural experience to University
“For Current Students” at
of Alberta students in the area of physical activity and play. On this exciting, mind-expanding, three-month course, multi-disciplinary teams of senior undergraduate and graduate students form learning
www.physedandrec.ualberta.ca For information about opportunities to study abroad contact the Undergraduate Programs Office at 780-492.5604,
communities to work with agencies
email per.undergrad@ualberta.ca,
in Thailand and Cambodia caring for
or visit the University of Alberta’s
under-served populations.
Go Abroad website at www.goabroad.ualberta.ca/
All together now: PERCS – your student society PERCS stands for Physical Education and Recreation Council of Students, but to us it’s fun central! This is the heart of student activities in the faculty and a great place to be part of one of the most active, welcoming places to make friends.
Each year we host the best ice-breaker on campus - Rookie Camp. It’s a weekend away for all new students – no initiation or hazing! – where we get together, play games and do other activities. Best of all, after Rookie Camp, you’re no longer a stranger! We want you to have a great experience as a student here, be connected to others and Rookie Camp is definitely the place to do it.
FUGG Night (Faculty, Undergraduate and Graduate) brings students together with faculty members for a social night of all sorts of activities – and a chance to connect with fellow students, graduate students and your professors in a very casual, fun setting.
Join in.
Make friends for life.
Be Active
Recreation and high performance sport Whether you’re a high-performance athlete or simply love to be active, we have great programs you can join! Recreation Services offers a choice of over 500 sport and activity programs, led by qualified instructors, in a welcoming environment where you’ll make friends and be at the epicentre of one of the most social places on campus. You can also join intramural sports or become a member of a student-led sport club. Golden Bears and Pandas Athletics is Canada’s premier varsity level high performance athletics program offering 18 sports for men and women. Our student-athletes represent every faculty on campus and our high-calibre cadre of coaches works hard to help every student-athlete achieve his or her potential. And because of their dedication to excellence both on and off the field student-athletes have every advantage to be among the next generation of champions.
What will you gain from being involved? Research shows that students who get involved in campus life have a great experience of university. So come on in – we’re waiting for YOU!
Fin d u s o n Facebo o k: www.facebo o k.co m/ph ysedandrec
Are you
ready to talk about your future? Contact Student Services Office 780-492-5604 per.undergrad@ualberta.ca
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