Kinesiology
Interdisciplinary Studies
University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia offers a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree that prepares students
for academic specializations and career opportunities in kinesiology and health science, physical
and health education, and kinesiology interdisciplinary studies related to kinesiology.
Admission Requirements
The School of Kinesiology has implemented a Broad-Based Admission policy that incorporates
the use of supplementary criteria in addition to academic performance in the selection of
students entering the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program. As part of this process, all
applicants are required to submit a Personal Profile as part of their application.
Transfer Students
Students who are accepted on transfer from other institutions must normally complete all
remaining courses toward the Bachelor of Kinesiology at UBC. A maximum of 60 transfer credits
will normally be granted.
Promotion Requirements
Promotion to Second Year
Successful completion of 24 or more credits, which must include all first-year KIN Core courses.
Promotion to Third Year
Successful completion of 48 or more credits, which must include ENGL 112 and all second-year
HKIN Core courses. In order to obtain third-year standing in Kinesiology and Health Science,
students must complete 12 credits of first-year science in their first two years, in at least three
of the following four areas: biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics.
* Refer to Douglas College Program and Course Catalogue for current course prerequisites and / or Assessment Services.
**NOTE: This worksheet is not an official transfer table, but rather is a guide to assist students. All effort has been made to ensure accuracy of
the information, HOWEVER, it is student’s responsibility to consult the BC Transfer Guide www.bctransferguide.ca and UBC Calendar prior to
registering for courses at Douglas College to ensure above information is current and accurate.
Updated: July 2015/bd
Kinesiology Interdisciplinary Studies
This stream offers increased flexibility for students, allowing them to choose electives that suit their interests and
career pursuits. This stream prepares students for the kinesiology career of their choice or for advanced studies in
liberal arts or sciences.
For additional degree/program information, refer to UBC Calendar and BC Transfer Guide**.
UBC Required Courses
ENGL 112 (3)
Douglas College
Equivalent*
ENGL 1130 (3)
KIN 103 (3)
KIN 151 (3)
SPSC 1103 (3)
SPSC 1151 (3)
KIN 161 (3)
KIN 190 (3)
KIN 191 (3)
SPSC 1105 (3)
BIOL 1109 (3) or BIOL 1103 (3)
BIOL 1209 (3) or BIOL 1203 (3)
Electives 1, 2
Total Credits
(12)credits
30
2nd year UBC Required
Courses
KIN 230 (3)
KIN 231 (3)
KIN 261 (3)
SPSC 1164 (3)
SPSC 2231 (3)
SPSC 2205 (3)
KIN 275 (3)
SPSC 2275 (3)
KIN 284 (3)
Electives 1, 2
Total Credits
SPSC 1195 (3)
(15)credits
30
1
Douglas College Equivalent*
Douglas College Prerequisites
English 12 or Literature 12 ≥C or approved
equivalent (see General
Admission Language Proficiency
Requirement)
*Students in the ENGU and ELLA
(EASL) programs require 400 levels
None
Foundations of Math 11 ≥ C; or Principles
of Math 11 ≥ C; or MATU 0411 ≥ C; or
an approved equivalent*
None
None
BIOL 1109 or BIOL 1103 or
B.C. BIOL 12 ≥ B
Douglas College Prerequisites
None
None
SPSC 1105
(BIOL 1109 or 1103) and (BIOL 1209 or
BIOL 1203)
None
Students planning to apply to professional health science programs such as Physiotherapy and Medicine are strongly encouraged to
determine the necessary undergraduate requirements that are available in other faculties such as Science and Arts.
* Refer to Douglas College Program and Course Catalogue for current course prerequisites and / or Assessment Services.
**NOTE: This worksheet is not an official transfer table, but rather is a guide to assist students. All effort has been made to ensure accuracy of
the information, HOWEVER, it is student’s responsibility to consult the BC Transfer Guide www.bctransferguide.ca and UBC Calendar prior to
registering for courses at Douglas College to ensure above information is current and accurate.
Updated: July 2015/bd
2
Students in the Kinesiology Interdisciplinary Studies stream must complete a minimum of 18 credits of non-KIN electives, of which
at least 12 credits must be at the 300-/400- level.
Minor Programs
Students who wish to focus their non-Human Kinetics electives may, with the approval in writing of the School’s
Undergraduate Advising Centre, undertake an optional minor program in conjunction with the Bachelor of Human
Kinetics degree. All courses in the minor must be taken outside of the School of Human Kinetics. There are four
types of minors available.
Minor in Arts
An acceptable program must comprise courses in the Faculty of Arts that are for credit toward a Bachelor of Arts
and consists of 18 upper-level credits in a single subject field or specialization. Students should design a coherent,
academically sound course of studies for their program minor, which must be approved in writing by the School’s
Undergraduate Advising Centre at the beginning of third year. All courses must be acceptable for a Bachelor of Arts
Major in the proposed subject area or field, but a student is not bound by the other requirements that the Faculty
of Arts sets for a major or minor in the field.
Note: Students who pursue a minor in Arts should be aware of the prerequisites for many of the upper-level courses in Arts.
Note: Students who wish to pursue further studies in the Faculty of Education should be aware that courses which are
acceptable for an Arts minor may not necessarily meet the requirements for a teaching concentration in the Faculty of
Education. Students planning to enter the Teacher Education Program in the Faculty of Education need to review the detailed
admission requirements http://teach.educ.ubc.ca . Students planning to apply for the secondary option must prepare a second
teaching field.
Upon successful completion of the minor program, the notation "Minor in Arts" will be denoted on the student's
transcript.
Minor in Commerce
Students wanting a foundation in business management are encouraged to consider the Minor in Commerce. Enrolment in this
program is limited to students eligible for third-year standing with a cumulative average of at least 68% in the previous two
years. Enrolment in this program is strictly limited. The program will consist of COMM 329 (3), COMM 457 (3), COMM 465 (3),
COMM 473 (3), COMM 493 (3), and one of COMM 398 (3) or COMM 458. Admission to the program requires completion of
ECON 101 (3), ECON 102 (3), and one of MATH 100 (3), 102 (3), 104 (3), 120 (3), 180 (4), or 184 (4). Application forms may be
obtained from the School’s Undergraduate Advising Centre or from the School's website. Completed applications must be
returned no later than May 15.
Upon successful completion of this program, the notation "Minor in Commerce" will be placed on the student's transcript.
* Refer to Douglas College Program and Course Catalogue for current course prerequisites and / or Assessment Services.
**NOTE: This worksheet is not an official transfer table, but rather is a guide to assist students. All effort has been made to ensure accuracy of
the information, HOWEVER, it is student’s responsibility to consult the BC Transfer Guide www.bctransferguide.ca and UBC Calendar prior to
registering for courses at Douglas College to ensure above information is current and accurate.
Updated: July 2015/bd
Minor in Nutritional Science
Students wanting a foundation in nutrition are encouraged to consider the Minor in Nutritional Science. Students must be
eligible for third-year standing with a cumulative average of at least 68% in the previous two years, and must have completed
FNH 250. Enrolment in this program is strictly limited. Application forms may be obtained from the School’s Undergraduate
Advising Centre. Completed applications must be returned no later than May 15. Upon successful completion of this program,
the notation "Minor in Nutritional Science" will be placed on the student's transcript. The program will consist of FNH 350, 351,
and 12 credits from FNH 301, 355, 370, 371, 402, 451, 470, 473, and 490.
Note: Students who pursue a Minor in Nutritional Science should be aware of the prerequisites for many of the upper-level
courses in food, nutrition, and health. Students may encounter difficulty fitting the FNH courses into their program timetable;
careful planning is essential.
Note: Students who wish to pursue further studies in the Faculty of Education should be aware that courses which are
acceptable for a Nutritional Science Minor may not necessarily meet the requirements for a teaching concentration in the
Faculty of Education. Students planning to enter the Teacher Education Program in the Faculty of Education need to review the
detailed http://teach.educ.ubc.ca/ Students planning to apply for the secondary option must prepare a second teaching field.
Minor in Science
An acceptable program must comprise courses recognized in the Faculty of Science that are for credit toward a B.Sc. degree
and consist of at least 18 credits numbered 300 or higher in a single subject field or specialization, together with all necessary
prerequisites. Students should design a coherent and academically sound course of studies for their proposed minor, which
must be approved by the School’s Undergraduate Advising Centre in writing at the beginning of third year. All courses must be
acceptable for a science major in the proposed subject area or field.
Note: Students who wish to pursue a minor in Science should be aware of the prerequisites of many of the upper-level Science
courses.
Note: Students who wish to pursue studies in the Faculty of Education should be aware that courses which are acceptable for a
Minor in Science may not necessarily meet the requirements for a teaching concentration in the Faculty of Education. Students
planning to enter the Teacher Education Program in the Faculty of Education need to review the detailed
http://teach.educ.ubc.ca/ Students planning to apply for the secondary option must prepare a second teaching field.
Upon successful completion of the minor program, the notation, "Minor in Science" will be denoted on the student's transcript.
Space in many science courses is limited and does not guarantee access to courses agreed upon for the minor.
* Refer to Douglas College Program and Course Catalogue for current course prerequisites and / or Assessment Services.
**NOTE: This worksheet is not an official transfer table, but rather is a guide to assist students. All effort has been made to ensure accuracy of
the information, HOWEVER, it is student’s responsibility to consult the BC Transfer Guide www.bctransferguide.ca and UBC Calendar prior to
registering for courses at Douglas College to ensure above information is current and accurate.
Updated: July 2015/bd