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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
Faculty
Dean: Wayne Albert, BSc, MA, PhD
Assistant Dean (Undergraduate Programs): Jeff Burkard, BA, MPE
Assistant Dean (Graduate Programs and Research): Usha Kuruganti, BScEE, MScEE, PhD
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Albert, Wayne, BSc (Ott), MA (UWO), PhD (Qu), Prof and Dean - 2010
Barclay, Katherine, BSc (UNB), MSc (Wat.), PhD (Guelph), Sr Teaching Assoc (Joint
Biology, Nursing) - 2001
Burkard, Jeffrey, BA (SUC, Brockport), MPE (UNB), Sr Teaching Assoc - 2002
Chester, Victoria, BScHK (Guelph), MA (Laur), PhD (UNB), Prof - 2002
Cleave, Shirley, BA, MA (UWO), PhD (Ill), Assoc Prof and Assoc VP Academic - 1979
Duquette, Greg, BKin (McM), MA (CMU), Sr. Instructor – 2008
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Edwards, Jonathon, BSM (Brock), MA, PhD (Alberta), Asst Prof - 2012
Kuruganti, Usha, BScEE, MScEE, PhD (UNB), Assoc Prof - 2004
Mason, Fred, BA, BPE (MUN), MA (Ott), PhD (UWO), Assoc Prof – 2006
McGarry, Timothy, BSc (Liv), MSc (Brad), MPE, PhD (UBC) Assoc Prof - 2000
McGibbon, Chris, BSc, MSc, PhD (UNB), Prof - 2004
McKenna, Mary, BSc (McG), MSc (Cornell), PhD (Nottingham), Prof - 1993
Reading, Stacey, BSc, MSc, PhD (Guelph), Assoc Prof - 2007
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Scott, David, BA, PGCE (Ulster), MA, MA, PhD (Vic B.C.), Assoc Prof – 1997
Seaman, Kenneth, BSc (Dal), MSc (UNB) - Instructor - 2011
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Shannon-McCallum, Charlene, BBA, B of Recr Mgmt (Acad.), MA, PhD (Wat), Assoc Prof 2002
Stacey, Cynthia, BSc (Acad.), MSc (Guelph), PhD (Ott), Assoc Prof and Dean of
Renaissance College - 1995
Tymowski, Gabriela, BA, BEd, MA (UWO), PhD (Gloucestershire), Assoc Prof - 1999
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
options in the BRSS degree program:Management, Education Preparation, Wellness or BRSS
with Minor. 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 subject, should select the BRSS
degree program, while students who are interested in the Sciences as a teachable subject,
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 undergraduate bachelor's degree
be required to: (a) Complete at least thirty (30) credit hours of courses, and (b) Complete the
requirements of the selected program within the BRSS degree.
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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 BRSS with Minor and Management options, 121 ch in Wellness or 122 ch in
the Education preparation option.
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 1001 as a corequisite to other second year KIN and RSS courses.
Repeating Courses
1.
2.
Regulations pertaining to repeating courses can be found in Section B of this Calendar.
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.
Summer Term Courses
BRSS students who wish to take Summer Term courses that are to be credited towards their
degree should first consult with their Faculty Advisor.
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).
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2.
Normally, students may elect a maximum of six (6) ch from directed study courses, i.e.,
RSS 4093 (3), RSS 4094 (3), RSS 4800 (6), 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 20 ch per term, or 40 ch per year (not
including Summer Term). Permission from the Director of Undergraduate Studies is required to
exceed 20 ch per term or 40 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 30 ch toward their BRSS.
2.
Third year BRSS after the student has successfully completed 60 ch toward their BRSS.
3.
Fourth year BRSS after the student has successfully completed 90 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.
2.
All students take a common core listed in section A AND MUST choose from one of four
options: Management, Education Preparation, Wellness or BRSS with Minor as outlined in
sections B through E, respectively.
3.
The minimum credit hour total to graduate is 120 ch for Management, and BRSS with
Minor options 121 ch for Wellness; and 122 ch for the Education Preparation option.
4.
Students must complete at least 48 ch of 3000, 4000 level courses in order to graduate
(42 ch min. in Education Preparation Option).
A. CORE PROGRAM (total 54ch for Management and BRSS with Minor, 58ch for Education
Preparation and Wellness)
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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 Introduction to Kinesiology 3 ch
1 of
1st year Psychology/Sociology/Philosophy 3 ch
**1st year Science 3 ch
ENGL 1144 or 1145 3 ch
RSS 1042 History of Sport and Recreation 3 ch
RSS 1061 Recreation and Sports Delivery Systems 3 ch
RSS 1213 Leisure, Recreation and Sport Concepts 3 ch
RSS 2081 Health and Wellness I 3 ch
KIN 3093 Ethics and Kinesiology 3 ch
RSS 2011 Management of Sport and Recreation Organizations 3 ch
RSS 2023 Sociology of Sport Physical Activity & Leisure 3 ch
RSS 2032 Recreation and Sport Programs and Events 3 ch
KIN 2032 Introduction to Sport and Leisure Psychology 3 ch
STAT 2263 or equivalent Statistics for Non-Science Majors 3 ch
RSS 3001 Assessment and Evaluation in Recreation and Sport 3 ch
RSS 3311 Leadership Principles and Practices 3 ch
RSS 4083 Health and Wellness II 3ch
RSS 4092 Senior Integrative Course 3 ch
** Students in the Education Preparation and Wellness options will complete 55 ch in the core
as they MUST choose BIOL 1711 as the first year science option. Students in the Management
option must choose one of: Econ 1013, 1014, 1023, 1024. Students in the BRSS with Minor
option must choose one of BIOL, CS, ECON or POLS.
E. BRSS WITH MINOR OPTION (total 66 ch)
*Approved Minor
NON RSS/KIN Courses 24 ch
RSS/KIN Electives 30 ch
Either RSS/KIN Electives or NON RSS/KIN Electives 12 ch
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*The Minor must be approved by the awarding Faculty.
B. . MANAGEMENT OPTION (total 66 ch)
RSS 3051 Advanced Management of Sport and Recreation 3 ch
RSS 4053 Financial Management of Recreation and Sport Organizations 3 ch
RSS 4081 Marketing and Sponsorship in the Recreation and Sport Industry 3 ch
RSS 3100 Professional Internship 12 ch
Either RSS/KIN Electives or NON RSS/KIN Electives 24 ch
BUSINESS MINOR
ADM 1213 Financial Accounting 3 ch
ADM 1313 Principles of Marketing 3 ch
ADM 2413 Principles of Finance 3 ch
ADM 2513 Organizational Behaviour 3 ch
ADM 3123 Business Law I 3 ch
ADM 3000/4000 level electives 6 ch
*RSS 2011 counts as part of Business Minor
D. WELLNESS OPTION (total 66 ch)
BIOL 1782 Human Physiology I 4 ch
KIN 2082 The Physiologic Basis for Physical Activity 3 ch
KIN 3282 Physical Activity, Health and Wellness 3 ch
KIN 3481 Nutrition for Healthy Living 3 ch
RSS 4063 Strategies for Health Promotion 3 ch
RSS 4081 Marketing and Sponsorship in the Recreation and Sport Industry 3 ch
RSS 3100 Professional Internship 12 ch
KIN Activity Labs 2 ch
Either RSS/KIN Electives or NON RSS/KIN Electives 33 ch
C . EDUCATION PREPARATION OPTION (total 67 ch)
BIOL 1782 Human Physiology I 4 ch
KIN 2051 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 4 ch
KIN 2062 Introductory Biomechanics 3 ch
KIN 2072 Introduction to Motor Control and Learning 3 ch
KIN 3041 Disability Awareness 3 ch
KIN 2082 The Physiologic Basis of Physical Activity 3 ch
MATH 1003 or 1503 Calculus or Linear Algebra 3 ch
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RSS 3223 Youth Development through Recreation and Sport 3ch
Teachable Subject NON RSS/KIN Electives 15 ch
KIN Sports Skills Activity Labs 8 ch
Either RSS/KIN Electives or NON RSS/KIN Electives 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
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.
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