Students in the Faculty of Kinesiology are governed by the academic regulations contained in this section and also in the Academic Regulations section of the Calendar. Certain courses are subject to individual prerequisites.

Students are advised to read and consider carefully all regulations and in cases of doubt as to the precise meaning of any statement or regulation, to consult the office of the Associate Dean (Academic), Faculty of Kinesiology.

New applicants should refer to "Admission Requirements" in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar for regulations regarding University admission requirements.

Deadlines

Refer to the Applications for Admission Schedule at the front of this Calendar for application and documentation deadlines for admission to the Faculty of Kinesiology.

Limited Enrolment

Enrolment in the Faculty of Kinesiology is limited. Applicants will be accepted on the basis of academic standing in high school and/or previous successful completion of academic course work at a post-secondary institution.

Adult Student Admission

Students 21 years of age or older by the commencement of the session to which they are seeking admission who are unable to present complete matriculation may apply for admission under special conditions. Such applicants must present evidence of having successfully completed English Language Arts 30-1, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, and one of Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 31, or equivalents.

Transfer to BEd (Master of Teaching Program)

Students who plan to apply for admission to the BEd (Master of Teaching Program) Elementary and Secondary Routes should note the regulations listed in the Faculty of Education section of this Calendar.

Students who plan to apply for admission to either the Elementary or Secondary Routes but who are not enrolled in the BKin (Pedagogy) major should consult the Kinesiology Pedagogy Coordinator early in their program.

Effective Writing Requirement

All students must complete the Effective Writing Requirement by May 1 of their first year of registration at the University of Calgary. Those who do not do so will have their registration for the following fall term courses and all subsequent courses withheld until they meet the requirement. Students are encouraged to meet this requirement in their first term. Please see the Academic Regulations section of the Calendar under Competence Tests for details.

Course Load

The equivalent of five half-courses per academic session represents a normal course load in all Faculty of Kinesiology programs. It should be stressed that extra courses represent substantial burdens and may damage overall performance. Opportunities for accelerated progress exist through courses offered in Spring and Summer Sessions.

Transfer of Credit from Other Institutions

No more than 10 full-course equivalents taken at other institutions and acceptable for transfer of credit may be counted towards the degree. Students must have obtained a grade of at least "D" or its equivalent in courses proposed for transfer of credit. Grades obtained in transfer courses are not used in the computation of grade point averages for graduation purposes.

A maximum of 10 Kinesiology Core half-course equivalents (listed under Program Details) can be transferred from other institutions. The Faculty reserves the right to determine any student's sequence of courses; credit for a course will not be awarded unless the prerequisite for that course (as listed in the Calendar) has been completed with a minimum grade of "C-."

Students may be authorized to take some of their course work at another university if their registration as a visiting student is acceptable to that university. Requests for such authorization should be made through the Student Programs Office.

It is the responsibility of the student to provide full details of the courses proposed for transfer at the time of application. It is also the responsibility of the student to ensure that upon completion of the courses an official transcript is forwarded to the Admissions Office of this University in order that the appropriate credit may be officially recorded. Students must obtain a grade of "D" or better for transfer of credit.

Accuracy of Registration

All students are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of their registration and for arranging their course selections to meet all program requirements as detailed in this Calendar.

Duration of the Degree

All courses counting towards the degree must be completed within 10 consecutive calendar years from the time of first registration in the Faculty.

Courses Bearing a Prerequisite

A student must obtain a grade of "C-" or better in a prerequisite course to be eligible for the subsequent course. Students who do not have the specified prerequisite course on their academic record but feel that they have completed equivalent course work should contact the Student Programs Office.

Withdrawal from Courses

A student may withdraw from any course via the student registration system. In any full course or half course the request must be submitted by the deadline as specified in the Academic Schedule. Before withdrawing from any course, a student is strongly recommended to seek advice from the instructor or the Student Programs Office.

Students wishing to withdraw completely from the University should refer to the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar.

Students will not be permitted to withdraw more than once from a particular course. Students will be required to withdraw from the Faculty if they have accumulated a total of more than five full-course equivalent withdrawals while in attendance at the University of Calgary.

Repetition of Courses

Students may repeat a course previously failed or one in which a higher grade is sought. However, a student will usually be permitted to repeat a particular course only once. Failure to achieve a minimum grade of "C-" in a required prerequisite course after two attempts will result in immediate required withdrawal from the Faculty, subject to the right of written appeal to the Kinesiology Appeals Committee.

Activity Courses

Activity courses are listed under the heading "Physical Education Activity/Theory (PEAT)."

200-level courses are introductory and deal primarily with the acquisition and improvement of basic skills and knowledge in the activity.

300-level courses are advanced and deal primarily with the continued acquisition and improvement of intermediate and advanced skills as well as skill analysis, game strategy, and teaching progressions.

Students must either pass the prerequisite 200-level Activity course, or acquire the consent of the Faculty before registering in 300-level Activity courses.

A student receiving credit for a 300-level Activity course may not subsequently receive credit for a 200-level course in the same activity.

A maximum of three full-course equivalents of Activity may be used towards the Bachelor of Kinesiology or the Bachelor of Science degree.

Credit in Courses by "Special Assessment"

Students are referred to the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar for University regulations on special assessment. Students may not count more than two full-course equivalents towards their degree in courses taken outside the Faculty by special assessment.

Academic Standing

The academic performance of Kinesiology students who have completed at least six half-course equivalents in the preceding Fall and Winter Sessions will be reviewed following each Winter Session.

Students who have completed fewer than six half-course equivalents since their previous review will be evaluated at a subsequent annual review when they have completed a total of six or more half-course equivalents. All courses taken since the previous review of a student will be included.

Students attaining a GPA of less than 2.00 (as outlined above) will be required to withdraw from the Faculty subject to the right of written appeal to the Kinesiology Appeals Committee. Such appeals must be received no later than June 30 of the academic year.

Failure to achieve a minimum grade of "C-" in a required prerequisite course after two attempts will also result in immediate required withdrawal from the Faculty.

Probation and Readmission

1. Probationary status is not available in Kinesiology, unless students are successful in appealing their "required to withdraw" status.

2. Probationary status carries the stipulation that a student must achieve a GPA of 2.00 or higher in each session until probation is cleared. Failure to maintain a GPA of 2.00 in any session, regardless of course load, will result in required withdrawal.

Probationary status will be cleared when a student has completed the equivalent of five half courses with an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher.

3. Any student required to withdraw from the Faculty for unsatisfactory academic performance may be considered for readmission after 12 or more months have elapsed from the date of withdrawal. Such students will be placed on probationary status upon readmission.

Re-applicants must satisfy the governing admission requirements (including grade point standards) for the year in which they re-apply. Such students should consult with advisors in the Student Programs Office for further information.

4. A student required to withdraw from an Honours program under conditions of unsatisfactory academic performance is normally ineligible for readmission to an Honours program. However, the student may be admitted to a regular BKin or BSc program.

Dean's List

The Dean's List recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of students in the Faculty of Kinesiology. To be included, a student must achieve a GPA of at least 3.60 over a minimum of eight half-course equivalents completed in the preceding Fall and Winter Sessions at the University of Calgary.

Degree with Distinction

In a non-Honours program a GPA of 3.60 or better over the last 15 full-course equivalents will result in the degree being awarded with distinction.

A student who has taken part of his/her work at another university or who has transferred into the Faculty may be granted a degree with distinction at the discretion of the Faculty.

Degree with First Class Honours

In an Honours program a GPA of 3.60 or better over the last 15 full-course equivalents will result in the degree being awarded with First Class Honours.

A student who has taken part of his/her work at another university or who has transferred into the Faculty may be granted a degree with First Class Honours at the discretion of the Faculty.

Integrated Bachelor's/Master of Science Degree Route

Full-time undergraduate Kinesiology students who have achieved high standards in academic course work and research are eligible to apply to an integrated undergraduate Kinesiology and thesis-based Master of Science Route. Successful applicants will be allowed to complete several graduate courses in their fourth year of study, which will be counted toward their undergraduate degree and also be considered as academic preparation for their graduate program. The purpose of the Route is to allow successful students the opportunity to complete a Master of Science (in Kinesiology) degree in approximately 12 months.

After completing a minimum of 28 and no more than 36 half-course equivalents, students may submit formal applications to the Kinesiology Student Programs Office. Deadline for all applications is May 1. Application forms can be found at www.kin.ucalgary.ca.

The following conditions must be met for admission to this Route:

1. Full-time student registered in the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary
2. The most recent 10 half-course equivalents must have been completed while registered as a student in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary
3. Minimum GPA of 3.60 over their last 10 half-course equivalents
4. Completion of Kinesiology 213
5. A minimum grade of "B" in an undergraduate Statistics course
6. Evidence of volunteer, course, or work-related experience in research
7. Clear indication of research interest and plans
8. A supervisor and a co-supervisor (note: the supervisor must be a full-time faculty member in the professorial ranks in the Faculty of Kinesiology)

Based on the above criteria, a small group of students will be interviewed and 5 to 8 students will be admitted annually.

It should be noted that students are not guaranteed entry into Graduate Studies and are still expected to complete an application for Graduate Studies according to the policy and procedures outlined in the calendar. The Route is intended to be preparatory to Graduate Studies.

In order to assist students in planning for this Route, students who have completed between 16 and 24 half-course equivalents (i.e., after completion of two years of undergraduate study) and who plan to apply for the Integrated Route in the following year, are advised to submit a Letter of Intent (contact the Student Programs Office in Kinesiology (knesinfo@ucalgary.ca) or www.kin.ucalgary.ca for more details). Completing this process will give students access to supplementary counselling and program planning resources.

Minor Field Programs

Students may formally declare a Minor Field and have this officially recorded on their transcript of record provided they satisfy the requirements for the relevant Minor Field program. This declaration must be made no later than the time of their last registration.

Minor Fields may be taken from Continuing Education and the Faculties of Communication and Culture, Education, Fine Arts, Humanities, Medicine, Science, Social Sciences, and the Haskayne School of Business. Students must satisfy the Minor Field requirements of the relevant Faculty.

There are no Faculty-specific regulations governing appeals. Please refer to the Reappraisals and Appeals section of this Calendar.

Students will be expected to pay supplementary fees in some courses, as specified in the Course Registration and Planning Guide.