Physical and Health Education (B.Ed.)

120 credits · Faculty of Education · 2026-2027 catalogue

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Graduation Requirement

Prior to graduation, students are required to show proof of certification in Standard Level Safety Oriented First Aid/Level C in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, or equivalencies.

Foundation Program

Foundation students are required to complete 30 credits of introductory (100- or 200-level) courses. Students will not be granted permission to take first-year (U1) courses if the credits from the Foundation year have not been obtained. For students considering a second teachable subject, the following areas are recommended: History, Geography, English, or Mathematics. From the "Required Courses" list, Foundation students take the 0-credit course EDEC 215 English Exam for Teacher Certification. English Language Requirement. In addition, in consultation with the Program Adviser, students may select courses from the recommended course list below or other courses.

  • EDEC 202 Effective Communication (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • EDEC 300 Special Topics 1 (3 credits) · Offered: Summer, Fall
  • EDEM 220 Contemporary Issues in Education (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • WCOM 250 Research Essay and Rhetoric (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter

Required Courses (102 credits)

  • EDEC 215 English Exam for Teacher Certification (0 credits) · Offered: Summer
  • EDEC 247 Policy Issues in Quebec and Indigenous Education (3 credits) · Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter
  • EDEC 260 Philosophical Foundations (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • EDFE 246 First Field Experience (Physical Education) (3 credits) · Offered: Summer
  • EDFE 373 Second Field Experience (Physical Education) (3 credits) · Offered: Summer
  • EDFE 380 Third Field Experience (Physical Education) (7 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • EDFE 480 Fourth Field Experience (Physical Education) (7 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • EDKP 100 Introduction to Physical and Health Education in Quebec (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • EDKP 204 Health Education (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • EDKP 208 Biomechanics and Motor Learning (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • EDKP 215 Standard First Aid/Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Level C (0 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
  • EDKP 217 Track and Field (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • EDKP 223 Games 1: Elementary Physical Education (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • EDKP 225 Games 2: Secondary Physical Education (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • EDKP 232 Health-Related Fitness (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • EDKP 235 Non-Traditional Physical Activities (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • EDKP 237 Outdoor Education (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • EDKP 253 Movement Education (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • EDKP 261 Motor Development (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • EDKP 292 Nutrition and Wellness (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • EDKP 293 Anatomy and Physiology (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • EDKP 303 Seminars in Physical and Health Education (1 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • EDKP 307 Evaluation in Physical Education (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • EDKP 330 Physical Activity and Public Health (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • EDKP 342 Physical Education Methods (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • EDKP 391 Physiology in Sport and Exercise (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • EDKP 394 Historical Perspectives (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • EDKP 396 Adapted Physical Activity (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • EDKP 442 Physical Education Pedagogy (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • EDKP 443 Research Methods (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • EDKP 448 Exercise and Health Psychology (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • EDKP 494 Physical Education Curriculum Development (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • EDKP 498 Sport Psychology (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • EDPE 300 Educational Psychology (3 credits) · Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter

Complementary Courses (6 credits)

6 credits selected as specified below:

Multicultural Education (3 credits)

3 credits from:

  • EDEC 233 Indigenous Education (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • EDEC 248 Equity and Education (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • EDEC 249 Global Education and Social Justice (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter

Media, Technology, Computers and Education (3 credits)

3 credits from:

  • EDEC 262 Media, Technology and Education (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • EDPT 200 Integrating Educational Technology in Classrooms (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • EDPT 204 Creating and Using Media for Learning (3 credits) · Offered: Winter

Electives (12 credits)

12 credits chosen from any of the University's course offerings to contribute to the student's academic proficiency and professional preparation. Students are encouraged to choose as they wish. However, beware that some courses have restrictions, pre-requisites and/or enrollment limitations.

Graduation Requirement

Prior to graduation, students are required to show proof of certification in Standard Level Safety Oriented First Aid/Level C in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, or equivalencies.

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