Why study Adapted Physical Activity?
This program provides you with the theoretical knowledge, instructional skills, and leadership skills to facilitate physical activity, fitness, and sport programs for people along the continuum of impairments, and across all age groups and environments.
This major is taken as part of a Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) degree, which takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of human movement, examining both the arts-based and science-based aspects of Kinesiology and allows you to specialize in an area of study.
We also offer a BSc in Kinesiology degree, which takes a more science-focused approach.
Why study Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta?
The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation gives you access to all the state-of-the-art learning, research, and athletic facilities at the University of Alberta, while offering small class sizes and specialized, interactive programs. With every degree program, you’ll also have the opportunity to gain work experience by completing a practicum in your final year.
As of January 1, 2018, the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation is now the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation. If you are applying to this faculty for Fall 2018 admission, select “Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation” on the admission application form. Once admitted, you will be a student within the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation.
Possible Careers
- Adapted Physical Activity Specialist
- Exercise and Fitness Specialist
- Kinesiologist
- Paralympic Sports Coordinator
- Recreation Facility Operator
- Recreation, Parks and Culture Coordinator
- Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Youth Sport and Physical Activity Research Assistant