Kinesiology, University Transfer Combined Degrees 
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Bachelor of Education, Combined Degree
The Combined Bachelor of Kinesiology and Bachelor of Education Degree Program (BKin/BEd) is designed for students who want to pursue a career as a physical education teacher. Students in the BKin/BEd Combined Degree take a program of 150 credits over five years. During this five-year program, Kinesiology courses and Education courses are studied concurrently. Students who successfully complete this program are awarded both the Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree, and the Bachelor of Education Degree. Students apply for admission the Bachelor of Kinesiology and are registered in that program for the first three years. Northwestern Polytechnic can offer students up to two years of appropriate course work for admission to year three at the University of Alberta. Students starting this program at Northwestern Polytechnic may apply for admission to the University for year two, after completing 30 credits, or for year three, after completing 60 credits.
Students intending to pursue this combined degree are advised to declare this intent in the first year, as the course selection and sequence must be carefully planned. When students register, they will need to indicate whether they are preparing for the Elementary or Secondary Route of the BKin/BEd program as the courses taken in each program are slightly different. The sequencing of courses does not allow for much flexibility throughout the five years. Consult the current University of Alberta Calendar and contact an Academic Advisor for assistance with registering in courses for this program.
Admission Requirements
Our transfer program requires an overall average of 60 percent in the following Alberta Education high school courses or equivalents. For course groups, refer to the Classification of Alberta Education Courses.
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Two subjects from Group A or C
- One subject from Group C
- One subject from Group B, C, Physical Education 30, or Rec Leadership Adv (CTS)
Only one language other than English will be accepted
Program Curriculum
COMBINED BKIN/BED, ELEMENTARY ROUTE
Consult with an Academic Advisor if planning to transfer after First Year of this program.
First year
Second year *
Activity Core Options (Check prerequisites before enrolling)
COMBINED BKIN/BED, SECONDARY ROUTE
First year
Second year *
Activity Core
Notes:
- PE2450 recommended as one of the activity core options.
- Students can only take one of PA1560 and PE1410.
University Transfer
Transfer to the University of Alberta
The combined degree is a competitive quota program at the University. Students wishing to apply to the BKin/BEd degree must present an admission grade point average (AGPA) of 2.0 on the most recent, minimum 24 credits. Possession of this minimum GPA does not guarantee admission to the program. Averages are competitive, so they may change through the admission cycle. Contact the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta for up to date information regarding admission and transfer averages.
Applicants must also possess all High School admission requirements, or equivalent. Students are reminded that the University of Alberta requires a minimum grade of C- for transfer.
Students will need to meet the University’s requirements for continuation in the Bachelor of Kinesiology program and for admission into the Faculty of Education. Students are encouraged to consult the University’s Calendar for specific details.
Students who transfer with less than 24 transfer credits will be considered High School Applicants to the University and will require an overall average of 70% in the high school courses required for admission.
