AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education in Physical Literacy in Calgary Canada | Mount Royal University
Mount Royal University
|
Calgary Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,450
(c. USD16,818.86)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Physical Literacy program equips graduates to enhance physical, emotional, and psychological well-being through active living. Completing this major aligns with provincial health and physical education priorities, empowering students to advocate for active lifestyles. Graduates will gain expertise to educate, facilitate, and promote wellness initiatives across Alberta's communities and recreational settings.
Physical literacy blends movement with mental and social wellness, cultivating both the ability and desire for healthy living. Beyond sports participation, it focuses on inspiring individuals and communities toward sustained activity. This program delivers comprehensive training that broadens professional opportunities or prepares for advanced academic pursuits.
This major fulfills accreditation standards set by CCUPEKA (Canadian Council of Undergraduate Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators), maintaining national consistency in physical education qualifications.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Physical literacy coordinator, Personal fitness trainer, Health educator, Health data analyst, Sports consultant
Rehabilitation therapist, Physical education instructor, Health policy advisor
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
High School Applicant: must present a minimum admission average of 65%, calculated on the five appropriate Grade 12 courses.
Admission to the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education requires the following specific high school courses (or equivalents).
Applicants in all admission categories must present:
- English Language Arts 30 – 1 – minimum grade 60%
- Math 30 -1 or 30-2 – minimum grade 50%
- Biology 30 – minimum grade 50%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 86 (min. 20 in each of four sections)
IELTS (International English Language Test — Academic): 6.5 (min. 5.5 on each band)
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment): 70 (min. 60 in each band)
MET (Michigan English Test) (formerly Michigan English Language Assessment Battery MELAB): 62 (min. 53 in all four skills)
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic): 58 (min. 55 in each area)
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency: 176
Application Deadline - April 1
Tuition
CAD
23,450