Physical Education

New students enter the Faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences or Science for Year one, take associated prerequisite courses (see Year 1) and then apply by January 31 of their first year for transfer into the Secondary Physical Education teaching program for their second year.

Applications will be considered from those who have at least 12 units of university credit including:

• an interview by the School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education;
• 3.0 units from ENGL 135, 146, 147 (at least 1.5 units of English literature must be taken);
• EPHE 141;
• EPHE 143;
• a sessional grade-point average of at least 3.0 on the most recent session and, if that session is less than 12 units, a grade-point average of at least 3.0 on the most recent 12 units. For students currently registered in less than 12 units the GPA will be determined by using a combination of the GPA achieved in the current session and the GPA from the previous session applied to the number of units required to reach 12 units. Achieving the minimum GPA for the program does not ensure acceptance.

All requirements for admission must be completed by April 30 and documented by May 31.

Refer to the University Calendar section 14.2.1 Program Admission Requirements. During first year in the Faculty of Education students should meet with a Teacher Education Academic Adviser to request an outline of courses required for the degree.

Refer to Section 14.3 of the UVic Calendar for other program requirements

Year One: Pre-Physical Education in one of the Faculties of Humanities, Science or Social Sciences

Year two

Year three

Year four

Year five: Pro-year

Note 1

Other English courses may be acceptable. Consult an academic adviser. At least 1.5 units of English literature must be taken.

Note 2

Students should note that each skill performance and analysis course (EPHE 104-137) is scheduled for 24 hours of instruction. Students should also refer to Credit for Skill Performance and Analysis Courses. Students should make every effort to take EPHE 106, 107, 120 and 122 before third year.

Students must take:

• EPHE 106, 107, 120, 122
• One of EPHE 109 or 114
• One of EPHE 116 or 117
• One of EPHE 121, 123, 124, 125
• Two of EPHE 113, 119, 126, 134, 135, 137
• EPHE 105 or one course from EPHE 104-137*
• One course from EPHE 104-137

*Students who possess a Bronze Medallion will take one course from EPHE 104-137 in lieu of EPHE 105. Bronze Medallion Certificates must be provided to the teacher education advising office

The following people are available to assist you with questions related to the Bachelor of Education (Secondary Curriculum) program.