The complete program consists of 20.0 academic courses, 4 physical activity core rotation credits, and 3 outdoor education courses. In addition, all students are required to obtain an acceptable (minimum eight hour) course in each of Standard First Aid and CPR (i.e., Basic Rescuer – level C)
Note: Academic courses with a “Y” in the course code designator are full course credits (8 months) and those with “H” are half course credits (4 or 8 months). For the final listing of courses available and the term and times they are offered in the current academic year, refer to the BPHE Academic and Physical Activity Timetables.
STUDENTS ENROLLED PRIOR TO 2005/2006 MUST REFER TO THE CALENDAR OF their YEAR of admission FOR THEIR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.
Reference copies are available at the BPHE Office. The BPHE program administrative staff is available to assist you with the transition to the revised curriculum.
YEAR I
Academic Courses- ANA 126Y Human Anatomy
- PHE 101Y Lifespan Development
- PHE 102H Physical Activity, Health and the Social Sciences
- PHE 103H Physical Activity, Health and the Biophysical Sciences
- PSY 100Y Introductory Psychology
- One of1:
· Introduction to Sociology (SOC101Y)
· Introduction to Women’s Studies (NEW160Y)
· Logic, Knowledge and Reality (PHL100Y)
· History of Western Philosophy (PHL102Y)
· Canada Today (UNI220Y)
· Organisms in their Environment (BIO150Y)
· Physics for Life Sciences I (PHY138Y)
· Introductory Organic Chemistry I (CHEM138H) and Chemistry: Physical Principles (CHEM139H)
· or ONE full course equivalent (any level) from another division of this University1
- ODP 100H Outdoor Project I
- PAC 100Y The Basic Rotation2,3
Year II
Academic Courses- PHE 202H Historical Development of Canadian Physical Activity
- PHE 203Y Research Design and Evaluation
- PHE 204H Theory of Motor Skill Acquisition - Motor Learning
- PHE 209H Foundations in Biomechanics
- PHE 213H Personal Health
- PSL 200Y Basic Human Physiology
- ONE full course equivalent (any level) from another division of this University1
Note: Students wishing to pursue a Leadership Experience in Sport Medicine are advised to take PHE308H in second year and delay one half of the year two other division course until year three or take PHE308H as an overload in year two.
Physical Activity Courses and Outdoor Project- ODP 200H Outdoor Project II
- PAC 200Y Skill Development Rotation2
Year III
Academic Courses- PHE 300H Psychology of Physical Activity
- PHE 301H Physical Activity and Social Inequality
- PHE 307H Administrative Theory and Organizational Behaviour
- PHE 325Y Physiology and Biochemistry of Physical Activity
- ONE full course equivalent (200 + level) from another division of this university1
- ONE and ONE HALF full course equivalents from the following list:
- NFS 284H Basic Human Nutrition4
- PHE 302H The Olympics
- PHE 304H Theory of Motor Skill Acquisition - Motor Control
- PHE 308H Sport Medicine
- PHE 311H Physical Activity and Public Policy
- PHE 312H Population Health
- PHE 319H Issues in Biomechanics
- PHE 320H Theory of Coaching
- PHE 331H Teaching the Child Physical Activity
- PHE 335H Hockey in Canadian Culture
- PHE 350Y Leadership Placement I
- One full course equivalent (200 + level) from another division of this university1
- PAC 300Y Movement Principles and Inclusion Rotation2
- One of:
- ODP 300H Advanced Canoe Tripping
- ODP 301H White Water Canoeing
- ODP 302H Fundamentals of Winter Camping
Year IV
Academic Courses- PHE 410H Psychophysiology of Stress
- PHE 413H Adapted Physical Activity
- PHE 418H Ethics and Issues in Physical Activity and Health Studies
- ONE full course equivalent (200 + level) from another division of this university1
- TWO and ONE HALF full course equivalents from the following list:
- PHE 401H Health Psychology
- PHE 402H Physical Activity, Health and the Media
- PHE 403H Body, Health and Culture
- PHE 412H Aging, Health and Exercise
- PHE 414H Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
- PHE 415H Environmental Physiology
- PHE 416H Theory of Athletic Conditioning for Health and Performance
- PHE 419H Exercise Assessment and Prescription: Theory and Application
- PHE 420Y Directed Research in Physical Activity and Health
- PHE 421H Independent Study in Physical Activity and Health
- PHE 424H Physical Activity and Issues of Risk
- PHE 426H The Role of Physical Activity in Girls’ and Women’s Health
- PHE 427H Exercise and Mental Health
- PHE 428H Exercise, Health and Nutrition
- PHE 450Y Leadership Placement II
- Any course(s) from the Year III options
- One full course equivalent (200 + level) from another division of this university1
- PAC 400Y Diversity in Physical Activity2
*R* = Required course
*O* = Optional course
Optional courses may not be offered every year. For listing of courses and times offered in the current year, refer to the Academic Timetable on the Faculty’s website - www.utoronto.ca/physical.
1 No less than four and no more than six full course equivalent electives from another division of this university may count as BPHE degree credits. Only two such credits may be at the 100 - level.
2 Students are required to successfully complete Year I physical activities before proceeding to upper year activities.
3 Students who have little or no swimming experience and are tentative in the water should enrol in the appropriate section.
4 NFS284 may count as either a PHE or another division half course degree credit.
What is course overload?
Students with an overall GPA of less than 2.7 in the preceding academic year may register for no more than one full academic and one activity course beyond that which is normal for their academic year. Only students with an overall GPA of 2.7 or higher may exceed this course load; however, permission to do so must be obtained prior to the start of the “overload courses”. Failure of students to obtain permission in advance, may result in their being withdrawn from courses well after program confirmation dates. Discuss exceptional circumstances regarding course overloads and/or the 2.7 requirement with the BPHE Program Office staff.