Information on Admission

General Information

BPHE Program
The Physical and Health Education degree program at the University of Toronto is accredited in both Kinesiology and Physical Education Teacher Preparation by the Canadian Council of University Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators (CCUPEKA). In each year of the program, students engage in courses within the biophysical sciences, social sciences and humanities, physical activity, and leadership development. It is the Faculty's belief that all these components of the program are integral to the preparation of a successful leader in physical and health education. Graduates of this program have built successful careers in a wide variety of fields including physical and occupational therapy, teaching, medicine, sports promotion and marketing, personal training and recreation administration.

CTEP
The new Concurrent Teacher Education Program, which started in September 2007, is offered in collaboration with the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at UofT (OISE/UT). This five year program will allow students to simultaneously complete BPHE and OISE/UT courses, including field experiences over a five-year period and graduate with both their professional teacher qualification for teaching at the Intermediate/Senior level and a Bachelors degree in Physical and Health Education/Kinesiology. For more information on this program, please refer to the program website - www.ctep.utoronto.ca

Unsuccessful applicants to the CTEP option will be automatically considered for admission to the BPHE Program; no separate application is necessary.

Incoming students to both the BPHE and CTEP options are assessed for both intellectual and physical activity leadership potential. Details concerning requirements and procedures for admission to this, and all undergraduate programs offered by the University of Toronto are available on-line at www.adm.utoronto.ca/adm or by request from Admissions and Awards, University of Toronto, 315 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A3.

The following is a brief synopsis of application information for the B.P.H.E. program and the new Concurrent Teacher Education option.

Application Process
(A) Applicants from Ontario High Schools
Current full-time Ontario Secondary School Grade 12 students receive information on the application process from their high schools in the fall. Depending on the student’s background, they may be required to provide proof of English facility.

(B) All Other New Candidates
Application requirements and procedures are available at www.adm.utoronto.ca/adm. Apply online at http://compass.ouac.on.ca

Paper applications can be ordered by sending an email to: request@ouac.on.ca or write to the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre, 170 Research Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 5E2; tel: 519-823-1940.

Students applying from within Canada can receive paper copies of the application form from Admissions and Awards at 315 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A3, tel: 416-978-2190; e-mail maillist@adm.utoronto.ca. Specify 105 Application in the subject line of your e-mail, and provide your mailing address.

(C) Returning Students
Returning students who have previously been registered in at least one course in the Faculty, but who have not been in attendance for one or more sessions, do not need to reapply for admission. They must apply for reregistration through the BPHE Program Office, Faculty of Physical Education and Health, 55 Harbord Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2W6. Students away for more than two years must fulfill the requirements of the curriculum currently in place. Registration must be completed prior to the commencement of a session, and those using the “returning student” provision must complete their degree within 10 calendar years of initial admission.

(D) Other Internal University of Toronto Applicants
Applicants who have previously registered at the University of Toronto in a degree, diploma or certificate program or as either a Non-degree or Visiting Student should apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre, using the Internal application form available online at www.adm.utoronto.ca/adm or write to Admissions and Awards, 315 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A3, Tel: 416-978-2190; e-mail maillist@adm.utoronto.ca. Specify Internal Application in the subject line of your e-mail and provide your mailing address.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS
ALL applicants must demonstrate:
a) a commitment to a lifestyle of physical activity as a means of maintaining health; and
b) leadership experience in some aspect of the broad field of physical and health education.

Admission Requirements

New Math Requirement
The math requirement for candidates applying to the BPHE and BPHE/CTEP option will be MHF4U or MCV4U or their equivalent from the old curriculum. Where both courses are presented, the higher of the two marks will be used to calculate the admission average.  In cases where both courses form part of the top 6 best Grade 12 scores, they will both be used in calculating the student's admission average.  As in the past, MDM4U will not be accepted in fulfillment of the math requirement.

Academic Requirements - BPHE & CTEP
Entrance to First Year is offered to candidates who graduate from the Ontario Secondary School program with above average standing in a full academic program. Students must obtain standing in six courses including:

• English (ENG4U)
• Biology(SBI4U)
• One of: - Advanced Functions (MHF4U) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
• Exercise Science (PSE4U) - if offered at the school
• Two additional 'U' or 'M' courses: Chemistry (SCH4U) and Physics recommended (SPH4U)

When Exercise Science (PSE4U) is not presented, the student may use another Grade 12 U/M course and also provide a letter from his/her high school explaining the circumstances that have prevented him/her from doing so. All applicants must present the English, Math and Biology requirements.

Students who are required to present an acceptable English Facility test result are exempt from the Grade 12 English I/English (ENG4U) requirement and may substitute another Grade 12 U/M course in its place.

(B) Admission as a Non-matriculant (Mature Student)
Two potential places have been set aside each year for truly outstanding non-matriculant applicants. A “mature applicant” must have been an Ontario resident for one year, 21+ years of age on Oct.1, and not completed an Ontario Secondary School or equivalent program. Applicants must demonstrate ability and experience, and complete a minimum of one English, one Math (Advanced Functions - MHF4U or Calculus and Vectors - MCV4U) and Biology, at the Grade 12 4U or equivalent level. At least one of these three courses must be completed with a “B” standing or higher through the Academic Bridging Program offered at Woodsworth College. Apply to Admissions and Awards, University of Toronto. Include a birth certificate with the application.

(C) Admission as a Transfer Credit Student
An undergraduate of another university or U of T faculty may be admitted with advanced standing if a high standing has been maintained in previous studies, and if appropriate prerequisites have been completed. In exceptional cases, credit may also be allowed for community college courses.

Additional Requirements

All Applicants
A Statement of Interest including the name and contact information of one referee is required of all applicants to both the B.P.H.E. Program and CTEP option. Information on the completion of this form will be provided to applicants in late January. Applications will not be considered without the completed Statement of Interest.

CTEP Applicants
Applicants to the Concurrent Teacher Education Program (CTEP) must complete and submit a CTEP Applicant Profile for which a $32.00 (CDN) fee will be charged. The deadline to submit the Profile is February 15. The Profile and further details are available at: www.ctep.utoronto.ca

Aboriginal Students
In recognition of the university’s special responsibilities to the peoples of the GTA, Toronto, Ontario, and Canada and to the diversity of those peoples, the Faculty has established special criteria and procedures for improving the participation of aboriginal students in its programs. Aboriginal applicants who wish consideration under these criteria should notify the Chair of the Undergraduate Admissions Committee about their application to the Faculty. Contact 416-978-3026 to initiate this process. Applicants in this category can also receive assistance with their application and enrolment process from the Office of Aboriginal Student Services and Programs, First Nations House, 563 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2J7; telephone 416-978-3570 or 416-978-8227.

Students with a Disability
The Faculty has reserved two undergraduate spots for qualified applicants with a physical disability. Applicants or their Guidance Counsellors are invited to contact the Program’s Admissions Office at 416-978-3026 or margaret.ajax@utoronto.ca with requests for special consideration. Students should indicate this information on their Statement of Interest.

Special /Visiting Students
Special/visiting students are individuals living in North America who wish to take courses offered by the program, for interest or for transfer credit. Students in this category must meet the admission criteria for the program.

Applicants not previously admitted to the Faculty must submit an application and a $60 fee directly to the Faculty. Returning students may be readmitted for further undergraduate study upon presentation of a letter to the Admissions Committee outlining their reasons for wishing to return. The re-registration fee is $24. Official transcripts from all institutions attended are required. Students from other universities should also include a letter of permission from their home institution. Application dates are June 30 for fall admission and by November 30, for winter admission. Contact the Faculty for applications. Early application is advised, as places are limited. Not all applicants are granted this privilege.

Deferred Admission
Only Ontario High School graduates, admitted in their final year of high school, with final averages higher than 85% including all prerequisite courses will be considered for deferred admission. Application should be made through Admissions and Awards, University of Toronto, within one month of receipt of the offer of admission.

Information about Enrollment Procedures

Full-time Students
A full-time student will take the normal load as outlined for each year of study. Students may take less than the normal load and will be considered full-time if enrolled in a minimum of three full academic courses. The degree requirements for each student are based on the year of admission to the Faculty. Students who, in the opinion of the Dean of the Faculty, are not making satisfactory progress toward the B.P.H.E. degree, may be denied further enrollment in the Faculty.

Part-time Students
Any individual enrolled in 50% or less of the academic course load will be considered as a part-time student for the corresponding year of the program. The maximum course enrollment for part-time study is 2.5 full academic courses, one physical activity core credit, and one outdoor project. Fees for part-time students are assessed on a per course basis.

Newly admitted students will receive enrollment information at the end of their preregistration session. Prior to registration, students are advised to check with their family doctor to ensure that they are adequately immunized and medically able to participate in vigorous physical activity. Returning students will be notified at the end of each academic year with instructions regarding their registration information packages.

ROSI (Repository of Student Information)
ROSI is the automated student information/records system. You will be able to access ROSI on the Web (SWS). With this system, students can enroll in academic, and activity courses online in “real time”. This means you will know the results of your requests for courses immediately.

Student Web Service (SWS) www.rosi.utoronto.ca
You may do the following on the Web within pertinent dates:

• Add, cancel, change courses/meeting sections for academic courses
• List your academic courses
• Check available space in academic courses
• View/print your personal timetable
• Check results of academic courses requiring approval (i.e. courses with enrollment indicators)
• Access your GPAs, your academic status, and your grades (for both academic and activity courses)
• View activity log (history of all transactions processed)
• Update your personal information (mailing address, telephone number, contact information, etc.)
• Check your fees account balance and details

Using the Student Web Service
Access is through student numbers (Person ID) and a six digit personal identification number (PIN). The PIN consists of year, month and date of birth (e.g. 710323 = March 23, 1971). It is important not to give both student number and date of birth to anyone else. For greater security you will be prompted to select a new PIN. You will also be asked to complete a questionnaire to help you reset your PIN in case you forget.

Use of the SWS to enroll in courses means that you agree to abide by all of the academic and non-academic rules and regulations of the University and Faculty and assume the obligation to pay academic and incidental fees according to the policies and requirements of the University of Toronto.

Adding/Dropping Courses After Enrollment
After the initial enrollment, a student can only add or delete courses without academic penalty before the deadlines specified in the Academic Calendar. Failure to observe these deadlines will not be a basis for a petition to drop a course. A student wishing to add a course after the deadline, with the Arts and Science exception noted in the following section, must petition to do so.

Adding Arts & Science Courses After The Last Date To Enroll
Course adds and section changes will NOT be accepted after the last date to enroll in a course as specified in the Academic Calendar. Arts and Science courses may have limited enrollment because of room capacities or because of departmental policy for pedagogical reasons. In either case, if a course or section is full on the last date to add courses, no additional students will be enrolled. Course instructors do NOT have the authority to enroll students in an arts and science course or section and a letter of acceptance from the instructor will not enable a student to enroll.

Course Monitoring
Students are responsible for monitoring their records. It is extremely important that you check on ROSI each term before the appropriate deadline dates to add/drop courses carefully and completely review your list of courses as reported. Failure to do so could have serious negative academic ramifications. Petitions that could have been avoided through proper course monitoring are not viewed sympathetically.

Course Conflicts
It is strongly recommended that students not enroll in courses with conflicting meeting times as, in accordance with standard University practice, such students receive no special consideration with respect to tests, examinations or mandatory attendance sessions that conflict or with respect to information conveyed in classes not attended.

T-Card (Student Photo-identification and Registration Card)
The T-Card (photo ID) is required for admission to lectures and laboratories, for participation in student activities, and for library privileges. It must also be produced for identification when examinations are being written. If a student loses a card, the loss must be reported promptly to the B.P.H.E. Program Office and a replacement requested. There is a fee for the replacement of lost cards. If a student decides to withdraw from the Faculty, or is authorized to transfer to another division, the T-Card must be returned to the office to effect the withdrawal or transfer.

Time Limits
To graduate, the full B.P.H.E. program must be completed within 10 years following initial registration, and all regulations specified when the student was first admitted must be fulfilled. When a period of two or more years has elapsed since completion of a course, the course content will be evaluated relative to current academic requirements in judging whether the candidate has satisfied all of the degree requirements.