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BACHELOR OF RECREATION AND SPORTS
STUDIES
Faculty of Kinesiology
General Office: Lady Beaverbrook Gym
Mailing Address: Faculty of Kinesiology
University of New Brunswick,
P.O. Box 4400, Fredericton, N. B.,
Canada, E3B 5A3
Phone:
(506) 453-4575
Fax:
(506) 453-3511
Email:
kin@unb.ca
Website:
http://www.unb.ca/Fredericton/Kinesiology
NOTE: For Faculty listing please see the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology program
section.
General Information
The Faculty of Kinesiology offers two undergraduate degree programs: Bachelor of
Recreation and Sport Studies (BRSS) and Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
(BScKin). The four year BRSS program provides a solid foundation in theories and
applications in the social-psychological aspects of recreation, sport, physical activity
and leisure. Students may select one of four concentrations in the BRSS degree
program: Disciplinary, Management, Wellness or Education. Students in the
program develop competency in communication, critical thinking, problem solving,
professional conduct and numeracy, as well as, comprehensive and applicable
knowledge of recreation, sport, physical activity, leisure and healthy living. The
curriculum is designed to prepare students for a variety of vocational careers
and/or further study at the graduate level.
The BRSS and the BScKin degree programs will prepare students interested in
becoming elementary or secondary physical education teachers and coaches in
school systems. Students who are interested in the Arts and Humanities as a
teachable minor, should select the BRSS degree program, while students who are
interested in the Sciences as a teachable minor, should select the BScKin degree
program.
High School applicants or first-year students interested in the BEd program at UNB
should refer to the Faculty of Education Admission Advantage program in either the
Admissions section of this calendar (Item J) or the Bachelor of Education section
under Fredericton Degree Programs.
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University Regulations
Any point not covered in the following regulations will be governed by the General
University Regulations as stated in Section B of this Calendar. Questions concerning
the application of regulations should be directed to the Registrar in writing.
Conditions Regarding Admission to the BRSS Program
All admissions are on a competitive basis; satisfaction of minimum requirements
does not guarantee admission. Normally, no more than 100 students will be
admitted to first year in the Faculty of Kinesiology in any academic year.
Transfer Students
1. Normally, a minimum session grade point average of 3.0 is required for a
student to be considered for transfer into one of the Faculty's programs.
2. Normally, a student will not be allowed to transfer into the Faculty mid-way
through the academic year.
3. In addition to scholastic record, a transfer applicant's record of participation
and interest in the "Kinesiology", "Recreation", and "Sport Science" field is
also considered for admission.
4. Students presently registered in the Faculty will continue to be governed by
the regulations in effect when they first registered. Students who were
formerly in the Faculty and apply for re-admission, if accepted, will be
governed by the regulations in effect at the time of their re-admission.
Time Limitation
The maximum time period permitted between the first registration in the BRSS
degree program and the completion of the BRSS degree shall normally be eight (8)
years. Normally, students who are re-admitted within this time frame must
complete the degree requirements in effect at the last re-admission.
BRSS as a Second Degree
In addition to the University's regulations for a second undergraduate bachelor's
degree as specified in the UNB Undergraduate Calendar, the Faculty of Kinesiology
requires that any student accepted into the BRSS degree program as a second
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undergraduate bachelor's degree be required to: (a) Complete at least thirty-six
(36) credit hours of courses, and (b) Complete the requirements of the selected
program within the BRSS degree.
General Regulations
Grade Point Averages
1. The method of calculating grade point averages is explained in Section B
(Grading System and Classification) of this Calendar.
2. To earn a BRSS degree, a student must have successfully completed 120 ch
of approved courses in the Discipline and Management concentrations, 121
ch in Wellness or 122 ch in the Education concentration.
3. Students should refer to Section B of this Calendar for regulations regarding
academic probation and withdrawal.
Policy on Grades
BRSS students must obtain a grade of "C" or better in required degree program
courses. These courses include:
a. all first year required courses
b. all required core courses
Note: KIN 1001 is considered to be pre-requisite or co-requisite to all other KIN
and RSS courses. Students receiving a final grade of "D" in KIN 1001 may
repeat KIN 1001as a co-requisite to other second year KIN and RSS courses.
Repeating Courses
1. Regulations pertaining to repeating courses can be found in Section B of this
Calendar.
2. Any required courses not successfully completed during a given year must be
attempted not later than the next academic year, except by special
permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Intersession / Summer Session Courses
BRSS students who wish to take Intersession and/or Summer Session courses that
are to be credited towards their degree should first consult with their Faculty
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Advisor and then must obtain permission in advance of course registration from the
Faculty's Director of Undergraduate Studies or designate.
Practicum and Directed Studies
1. Normally, students may elect a maximum of twelve (12) ch from
practicum/internship courses, i.e., RSS 3913 (3), RSS 3914 (3), KIN
3950 (6), RSS 4910 (6), KIN 4950(6), and RSS 3100 (12).
2. Normally, students may elect a maximum of six (6) ch from directed study
courses, i.e., RSS 4093 (3), RSS 4094 (3), and from Special Activity courses,
i.e., KIN 2831(1), KIN 2832 (1), KIN 3831 (2), KIN 3832 (2), and from
Leadership courses, i.e., KIN 2861 (1), KIN 2862 (1), KIN 3861 (2), and KIN
3862 (2).
Approval of Elective Courses
Advice concerning elective courses will be provided by members of the Faculty. All
elective courses require approval of the Faculty.
Normal Workload
The maximum student workload is considered to be 18 ch per term, or 36 ch per
year (not including Intersession and Summer Session). Permission from the
Director of Undergraduate Studies is required to exceed 18 ch per term or 36 ch in
any given academic year.
BRSS Year Designation Based on Credit Hours
For the purposes of on-line registration and administrative operations BRSS
students shall be considered as in:
1. Second year after the student has successfully completed 32 ch toward their
BRSS.
2. Third year BRSS after the student has successfully completed 65 ch toward
their BRSS.
3. Fourth year BRSS after the student has successfully completed 98 ch towards
their BRSS.
Curriculum
General Notes
1. It is the students’ responsibility to complete the degree program curriculum
for the year in which they enrol.
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2. All students take a common core listed in section A AND MUST choose from
one of four concentrations: Disciplinary, Management, Wellness or Education,
as outlined in sections B through E, respectively.
3. The minimum credit hour total to graduate is 120 ch for Management, and
Disciplinary concentrations 121 ch for Wellness and 122 ch for the Education
concentration.
4. Students must complete at least 48 ch of 3000, 4000 level courses in order
to graduate (42 ch min. in Education Concentration).
A. CORE PROGRAM (total 57 ch for Discipline and Mgmt, 58ch for Wellness and
Ed.)
Students in the BRSS degree program are required to attend a two-day conference
(or equivalent) sponsored by a recognized professional or academic organization
prior to graduation. Written approval of the conference must be obtained through
the Faculty prior to attendance. A written post-conference reflection report and
session moderator attendance sheet must be submitted.
KIN 1001
1 of
ENGL
RSS 1042
RSS 1213
RSS 2081
KIN 3093
RSS 2011
RSS 2023
RSS 2032
RSS 2061
KIN 2032
STAT 2263 or
equivalent
RSS 3001
RSS 3072
RSS 4083
Introduction to Kinesiology
1st year Psychology/Sociology/Philosophy
**1st year Science
1144 or 1145
History of Sport and Recreation
Leisure, Recreation and Sport Concepts
Health and Wellness I
Ethics and Kinesiology
Management of Sport and Recreation Organizations
Sociology of Sport Physical Activity & Leisure
Recreation and Sport Programming
Recreation and Sport Delivery Systems
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
ch
ch
ch
ch
ch
ch
ch
ch
ch
ch
ch
ch
Introduction to Sport and Leisure Psychology
3 ch
Statistics for Non-Science Majors
3 ch
Assessment and Evaluation in Recreation and Sport
Planning Principles and Processes
Health and Wellness II
3 ch
3 ch
3 ch
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RSS 4092
Senior Integrative Course
3 ch
RSS 4412
Leadership Principles and Practices
3 ch
** Students in the Wellness and Education concentrations will complete 58 ch in
the core as they MUST choose BIOL 1711 as the first year science option.
B. DISCIPLINARY CONCENTRATION (total 63 ch)
24
ch
27
RSS/KIN Electives
ch
12
Either RSS/KIN Electives or NON RSS/KIN Electives
ch
* Approved Minors are those that relate to disciplines offered within the Faculty.
Students require permission in advance of course registration from the Faculty's
Director of Undergraduate Studies or designate.
*Approved Minor
NON RSS/KIN Courses
C. MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION (total 60 ch)
RSS 3051
Advanced Management of Sport and Recreation
Financial Management of Recreation and Sport
RSS 4053
Organizations
RSS 4081
Marketing of Recreation and Sport Services
RSS 3100
Professional Internship
Either RSS/KIN Electives or NON RSS/KIN Electives
BUSINESS MINOR
ADM 1213
ADM 1313
ADM 2413
ADM 2513
ADM 3123
Financial Accounting
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Finance
Organizational Behaviour
Business Law I
ADM 3000/4000 level electives
*RSS 2011 counts as part of Business Minor
D. WELLNESS CONCENTRATION (total 63 ch)
BIOL 1782
Human Physiology I
KIN 3081
Introductory Exercise Physiology
KIN 3282
Physical Activity, Health and Wellness
KIN 3481
Nutrition for Healthy Living
RSS 4063
Strategies for Health Promotion
RSS 4081
Marketing of Recreation and Sport Services
RSS 3100
Professional Internship
3 ch
3 ch
3 ch
12
ch
21
ch
3
3
3
3
3
6
ch
ch
ch
ch
ch
ch
4 ch
3 ch
3 ch
3 ch
3 ch
3 ch
12
ch
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KIN Activity Labs
Either RSS/KIN Electives or NON RSS/KIN Electives
E. EDUCATION CONCENTRATION (total 64 ch)
BIOL 1782
Human Physiology I
KIN 2051
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
KIN 2062
Introductory Biomechanics
KIN 2072
Introduction to Motor Control and Learning
KIN 3041
Disability Awareness
KIN 3081
Introductory Exercise Physiology
MATH 1003 or 1503 Calculus or Linear Algebra
Teachable Minor
NON RSS/KIN Electives
KIN Sports Skills Activity Labs
Either RSS/KIN Electives or NON RSS/KIN Electives
2 ch
30
ch
4 ch
4 ch
3 ch
3 ch
3 ch
3 ch
3 ch
15
ch
8 ch
18
ch
Honours Program: BRSS
1. The Honours program provides students with the opportunity to undertake
academic research and be recognized as one of the Faculty’s top students.
Upon successful completion of the program, “Honours” is printed on the
student’s official academic transcript. See the Faculty for application
procedures.
2. Application requirements include: minimum CGPA of 3.7, must be in one’s
final year of study, must identify a faculty member willing to serve as one’s
Honours Research Project supervisor.
3. Once accepted into the program, students must: outline the required
deliverables and expectations of the Honours project which will be approved
by the Honours supervisor before being submitted to the Director of
Undergraduate Studies no later than Oct 15th. This outline (one or two
pages) briefly describes: i) the nature of the study being conducted, ii)
timelines, iii) deliverables and expectations. This outline serves as a course
contract between the student and the supervisor.
4. To graduate with a BRSS Honours, students must meet the following
requirements: maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 throughout one’s
undergraduate degree; successfully complete RSS 4900: Honours Research
Project.
Minor in Recreation and Sports Studies
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The Minor in Recreation and Sports Studies is designed for students from outside
the Faculty of Kinesiology interested in a coherent package of Recreation and
Sports Studies courses. Students interested in the minor, must apply through the
Undergraduate Degree Program Office, Faculty of Kinesiology. Enrolment is limited.
The Minor will consist of 24 credit hours of approved Recreation and Sports Studies
courses. Students enrolled in the Minor will be required to take 12ch of introductory
courses and 12ch of 3000 & 4000 level courses chosen in consultation, and in
advance, with the Faculty of Kinesiology. A grade of C or better is required in each
course used towards the Minor.