“The University of Winnipeg is great because of its small class sizes. That way you really get to know your instructors and classmates, which is great for building connections and feeling like you’re a part of the community.”
– Kerri Kuzbyt (BPHE/BEd Education Program)
Physical Health and Education
The University of Winnipeg offers a teachable major and a teachable minor through the Kinesiology and Applied Health Department as part of the Integrated BEd/BPHE program. Alternatively, students can take the 3 year Bachelor of Physical Health and Education degree and then apply to the 2 year after degree BEd program.
The Department of Kinesiology and Applied Health at The University of Winnipeg is a student-oriented department with small class sizes and accessible professors. Our professors’ expertise lies in the areas of physical education pedagogy, health, nutrition, adapted physical activity, physical activity and aging, coaching, exercise and sport psychology, and motor behaviour.
Also, see other programs Kinesiology and Athletic Therapy.
Required High School Courses
Integrated BEd/BPHE: Have completed five credits at the Grade 12 level, designated A, S or G. Must present standing in EITHER: two credits of English 40 (A or S level) plus one credit of Mathematics 40S (Pre-Calculus, Applied or Essential/Consumer) OR one credit of English 40 (A or S level) plus Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S.
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Get StartedQuestions about the application process? Contact a student recruitment officer at welcome@uwinnipeg.ca or 204.786.9844.
“The University of Winnipeg is great because of its small class sizes. That way you really get to know your instructors and classmates, which is great for building connections and feeling like you’re a part of the community.”
– Kerri Kuzbyt (BPHE/BEd Education Program)
Program Contacts
Dr. Danielle Defries
Chair, Dept. of Kinesiology and Applied Health
phone: 204.258.3037
email: kinesiology@uwinnipeg.ca
Sabita Pokhrel
phone: 204.786.9024
email: kinesiology@uwinnipeg.ca
Visit the Kinesiology and Applied Health department website
In any case where The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar and this webpage differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.
How to Apply
For details on application requirements and deadlines, and to apply online, please visit: uwinnipeg.ca/apply
For more information contact a student recruitment officer at welcome@uwinnipeg.ca or 204.786.9844.
In any case where The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar and this fact sheet differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.
Program Contacts
Dr. Danielle Defries
Chair, Dept. of Kinesiology and Applied Health
phone: 204.258.3037
email: kinesiology@uwinnipeg.ca
Sabita Pokhrel
phone: 204.786.9024
email: kinesiology@uwinnipeg.ca
website: uwinnipeg.ca/dept-kinesiology
Last Updated: 08/01/2024
“The University of Winnipeg is great because of its small class sizes. That way you really get to know your instructors and classmates, which is great for building connections and feeling like you’re a part of the community.”
– Kerri Kuzbyt (BPHE/BEd Education Program)
Last Updated: 08/01/2024