Physical Education and Physical Literacy

Earn two bachelor's degrees in five years, and get into a real-life classroom in your first year with the Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Kinesiology Joint Degree Program at the University of Regina. This program is for anyone who is passionate about movement science, physical activity, athletics, and teaching in the secondary school system.This joint degree program is offered by the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies. Upon completion, you will receive two degrees with majors in two areas to launch your career:

• Bachelor of Education in Physical Education
• Bachelor of Kinesiology in Physical Literacy

Not only will you receive two degrees in the U of R's education/kinesiology bachelor's joint degree program, you can choose from two focus areas to advance your knowledge in:

• Outdoor Education
• Health Education

Note:  Additional minors are possible, but may require additional credit hours.

This joint degree program gets you into the classroom setting in the first year, as an observer, and builds on this over five years.

As part of your program, you will complete a full-semester internship in a Saskatchewan secondary school. You will also participate in smaller in-school opportunities earlier in the program.The Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Kinesiology Joint Degree Program is certified by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education.

This is just one of the ways the University of Regina provides multiple pathways to multiple destinations. Come and find the pathway that's right for you.

What Are Physical Education and Physical Literacy?

Physical education is a school curricular subject that supports the development of the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for participating in active, healthy living. Physical education programs are an integral component of a student's total school experience.

Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engaging in physical activities for life.

In the physical education/physical literacy joint degree program, you will learn about physical education and how it contributes to students' total growth and development. You will explore fundamental movement skills, human movement science, and how to apply these subjects in school and community settings. You will gain a thorough knowledge of core exercise sciences, which you can apply to your teaching and curriculum development. You will also learn what a quality physical education program looks like.