Athletic Therapy, B.Kin.
Degree Requirements and Course Selection
It is the student’s responsibility to have read the Undergraduate Academic Calendar carefully, and to know all relevant university and faculty regulations, policies and practices. Completion of degree requirements is the responsibility of the student. Returning students should contact their advisor if they have any questions concerning their curriculum.
The four degree programs have a base of shared core courses. Shared core courses are intended to ensure students recognize the interconnections across our Faculty and its related fields of practice, and to facilitate the professional education of students.
Degree Requirements
(Students admitted Year 2 Advanced Entry in September 2018 or later)
To graduate with a four-year Bachelor of Kinesiology – Athletic Therapy degree, a student must have passed the 120 credit hours of the program outlined below and must have achieved a Degree Grade Point Average (DGPA) of 2.00 with a minimum grade of “C” in all Faculty-required courses.
A maximum of 158 credit hours may be attempted in order to obtain the 120 credit hours required for graduation with the Bachelor of Kinesiology - Athletic Therapy.
Students are expected to progress through the Athletic Therapy program as outlined below. It is strongly recommended that courses be completed in the sequence and year indicated, otherwise an additional year may be required.
Valid CPR (Basic Life Support Provider) and Standard First Aid (Red Cross, St. John’s Ambulance) certification is required prior to the start of classes in Year 2 through graduation (if lapsed, students must re-certify). Each year while in the program, Athletic Therapy students must also register as members with both the Manitoba Athletic Therapists Association (MATA) and Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA).
Athletic Therapy Practica
(KIN 3912, KIN 3914 & KIN 4910)
Students in the Athletic Therapy Program will be required to complete several hours of clinical and field (sports team) experiences on campus and in the community during their degree. These experiences provide opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills students obtain via their educational curriculum, in a practical hands-on manner, and therefore enhance their preparation for the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association (CATA) examinations. Students must successfully complete the previous year’s courses and be registered in all of the present year’s courses in order to register in each practicum (KIN 3912, KIN 3914 & KIN 4910).
| Year 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1410 | Anatomy of the Human Body | 3 |
| BIOL 1412 | Physiology of the Human Body | 3 |
| HNSC 1210 | Nutrition for Health and Changing Lifestyles | 3 |
| KPER 1200 | Physical Activity, Health and Wellness | 3 |
| KPER 1500 | Foundations of Physical Education and Kinesiology | 3 |
| PSYC 1200 | Introduction to Psychology | 6 |
| STAT 1000 or STAT 1150 |
Basic Statistical Analysis 1 or Introduction to Statistics and Computing |
3 |
| 6 credit hours of Faculty of Science Courses from List A | 6 | |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| KIN 2200 | Basic Trauma and Life Support | 3 |
| KIN 2750 | Athletic Therapy Skills | 3 |
| KIN 3320 | Advanced Human Anatomy | 3 |
| KPER 2120 | Academic Skills in Kinesiology and Recreation Management | 3 |
| KPER 2170 | History of Physical Activity and Leisure | 3 |
| KPER 2200 | Planning Principles | 3 |
| KPER 2320 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| KPER 2330 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| KPER 2350 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| KPER 2700 | Motor Control and Learning | 3 |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| KIN 3160 | Pathology and Sport Medicine | 3 |
| KIN 3330 | Functional Assessment and Restoration A | 3 |
| KIN 3332 | Functional Assessment and Restoration B | 3 |
| KIN 3400 | Therapeutic Modalities | 3 |
| KIN 3912 | Athletic Therapy Practicum | 4 |
| KIN 3914 | Clinical Block Placement | 2 |
| KPER 3100 | Inclusive Physical Activity and Leisure | 3 |
| KPER 3460 | Sociology of Physical Activity and Leisure | 3 |
| KPER 3470 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| KPER 3512 | Principles of Fitness Training | 3 |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| KPER 2540 | Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity | 3 |
| KIN 3510 | Physical Activity and Aging | 3 |
| KIN 4160 | Advanced Pathology and Sport Medicine | 3 |
| KIN 4330 | Advanced Biomechanics | 3 |
| KIN 4400 | Therapeutic Exercise Rehabilitation | 3 |
| KIN 4910 | Athletic Therapy Practicum | 6 |
| KPER 4020 | Philosophy of Physical Activity and Leisure | 3 |
| KPER 4100 | Current Issues | 3 |
| 3 credit hours of Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Degree Exit Requirement: Current Basic Life Support Provider CPR and Standard First Aid Certification
List A: List of Faculty of Science Electives
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ASTR 1810 | Introduction to Astronomy: The Magnificent Universe | 3 |
| BIOL 1020 | Biology 1: Principles and Themes | 3 |
| BIOL 1030 | Biology 2: Biological Diversity, Function and Interactions | 3 |
| CHEM 1120 | Introduction to Chemistry Techniques | 3 |
| COMP 1010 | Introductory Computer Science 1 (or equivalent) | 3 |
| COMP 1020 | Introductory Computer Science 2 | 3 |
| MATH 1240 | Elementary Discrete Mathematics (or equivalent) | 3 |
| MATH 1300 | Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra (or equivalent) | 3 |
| MATH 1500 | Introduction to Calculus (or equivalent) | 3 |
| MATH 1700 | Calculus 2 (or equivalent) | 3 |
| MBIO 1010 | Microbiology I | 3 |
| PHYS 1020 | General Physics 1 (or equivalent) | 3 |
| PHYS 1030 | General Physics 2 (or equivalent) | 3 |
| STAT 2000 | Basic Statistical Analysis 2 (or equivalent) | 3 |
Courses
Kinesiology
(Lab required) Assessment and management of medical emergencies common to sports. Topics will include on-field primary and secondary surveys, airway management, assessment and management of head, spinal, chest, abdominal and extremity trauma. Open only to Athletic Therapy students or with permission of the instructor. May not be held with the former KIN 3200 or the former PHED 3200.
Mutually Exclusive: KIN 3200, PHED 3200
An introduction to health, well-being and aging. Emphasis on health as multidimensional including physical, social and mental health. Integration of theory and research in examining selected issues related to health and physical aspects of aging. This is an Option in Aging course and may not be held for credit with PHED 2610 or NURS 2610.
Equiv To: NURS 2610, PHED 2610
This course will focus upon the theoretical study and practical application of massage therapy (basic and advanced) and sport specific taping, splinting and bracing techniques. The intent of this course is to help prepare students for their future in the profession of Athletic Therapy. May not hold for credit with PHED 2020 or PHED 3180. Open to Athletic Therapy students only.
Mutually Exclusive: PHED 2020, PHED 3180
(Lab required) Analysis of types of injuries and emergency procedures, and practical experience in first aid, taping and wrapping, massage, and various preventive techniques. May not be held with the former PHED 3160 or the former PHED 3060.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KPER 2320 (or the former KIN 2320 or the former PHED 2320).
Equiv To: PHED 3060, PHED 3160
(Lab Required) This course will concentrate on the structure and function of the human body's various tissues, organs and systems with particular emphasis upon basic histology, function and gross anatomy. This course will help prepare students who are interested in pursuing careers in Athletic Therapy and Kinesiology. Note: A fieldwork fee is attached to the course.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KPER 2320 (or the former KIN 2320 or the former PHED 2320).
(Lab required) General principles of assessment and restoration; assessment of acute and chronic musculo-skeletal injuries of the lower extremity; rehabilitation techniques to ensure full restoration of function. May not be held with KIN 3300 (PHED 3300).
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KIN 3320. Corequisite: KIN 3912 or permission of instructor.
Mutually Exclusive: KIN 3300, PHED 3300
(Lab required) Assessment of acute and chronic musculo-skeletal injuries of the upper extremity and spine; rehabilitation techniques to ensure full restoration of function. May not be held with KIN 3300 (PHED 3300).
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KIN 3330.
Mutually Exclusive: KIN 3300, PHED 3300
(Lab required) This course will concentrate on the use of therapeutic modalities commonly utilized in the profession of Athletic Therapy. It will introduce the student to various thermal mechanical, and electromagnetic agents used for therapeutic purposes. May not be held with the former PT 2720.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KIN 3320 or permission of instructor.
Equiv To: PT 2720
The study of the aging process and the effects of exercise and lifestyle facotrs on the health and fitness of the aging adult. This is an Option in Aging course. May not be held with the former KIN 4500 or the former PHED 4500.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: KPER 3470 (or the former KIN 3470, or the former PHED 3470, or the former PHED 3430), or permission of the instructor.
Equiv To: KIN 4500, PHED 4500
This course focuses on the fundamentals of the nervous system as they relate to human movement and the application to motor control and learning. Emphasis is placed on an advanced understanding and application of theories and models of motor control and learning, including the introduction to how different components of the central and peripheral nervous systems contribute to movement.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KPER 2700 (or the former KIN 3450 or the former PHED 3450).
To provide clinical and on-field internship experiences on campus and in the community for prospective Athletic Therapy candidates.This course is evaluated on a pass/fail basis. May not hold for credit with the former PHED 3910 or the former KIN 3910.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [KIN 2750 (or the former PHED 2020 or the former PHED 3180)] and [KIN 2200 (or the former KIN 3200 or the former PHED 3200)]. Co-requisite: KIN 3330 or permission of instructor.
Mutually Exclusive: KIN 3910, PHED 3910
Clinical internship experiences on campus and in the community for prospective Athletic Therapy candidates. This course is evaluated on a pass/fail basis. May not be held for credit with KIN 3910 (PHED 3910).
This course provides students with an advanced understanding of research, theory and contemporary issues in exercise and health psychology. Using a variety of methods, such as case studies, narrative, and research articles, students will learn to critically read and evaluate research in the field. Students will also explain and apply influential theories and models. Contemporary research topics covered in this class include psychological influences on health behaviours, including exercise, as well as the psychological outcomes of these health behaviours.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KPER 2540 ( or the former KIN 2540 or the former PHED 2540) or permission of instructor.
A multidisciplinary examination of drugs, hormones, dietary supplement and methods used by athletes in attempting to enhance athletic performance. Ethical concerns and mechanisms of action will be examined for steroids, stimulants, masking agents, blood doping, and hormonal and dietary supplements among others. May not hold for credit with PHED 4060. Recommended prerequisite BIOL 1412 (ZOOL 1330) or BIOL 2420 (ZOOL 2540).
Equiv To: PHED 4060
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of neuroscience as it relates to motor control and learning through consideration of foundational content in how the central and peripheral nervous systems contribute to movement control and the contributions of sensory feedback. The role of the nervous system for motor function will be explored through an understanding of a selection of developmental and acquired neurological disorders. Students will have an opportunity to examine the application of a selection of the content and theories to the study of a sample of neurological and/or developmental disorders. May not be held with the former PERS 4200 when titled “Developmental and Movement Disorders.”
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KPER 2700, or the former KIN 3450, or permission of the instructor.
Mutually Exclusive: PERS 4200
Basic principles of pathology and clinical manifestations of cardiac respiratory, and neurologic disorders. Preventative measures, assessments and treatment methods employed in care of patients with these disorders will also be examined. May not be held for credit with PHED 4050.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: [KIN 3160 (or the former PHED 3160, or the former PHED 3060)] and [KIN 3320] and [KPER 3470 ( or the former KIN 3470, or the former PHED 3470, or the former PHED 3430)].
Equiv To: PHED 4050
This course reviews principles of human factors and ergonomics and explores the systematic application of human capabilities, limitations and behaviours with regard to the design of usable elements within specific environments. Emphasis is placed on the interactive nature of human-machine systems, the development of ergonomic models, and the techniques used to assess the design of modern work and living environments.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KPER 2700 (or the former KIN 3450 or the former PHED 3450).
(Lab required) A biomechanical analysis of the skills and techniques of the major sports, games, and exercises. May not be held with the former PHED 4360.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KPER 2330 (or the former KIN 2330 or the former PHED 2330 or the former PHED 2310).
Equiv To: PHED 4360
Learn how humans exercise and work under five environmental extremes: heat, cold, hypobaria (altitude), hyperbaria (under water) and microgravity (space). After learning how each environment limits exercise and poses health risks, students will then apply knowledge of exercise physiology to determine how training and acclimatization can mitigate these limitations to maximize performance. Knowledge attained in this course will be valuable professionally (e.g., providing training for athletes in heat and cold), for personal recreation (e.g., mountaineering, SCUBA diving), or research (e.g., microgravity). May not be held with KPER 4000 or the former PERS 4200 when titled “Physiology of Exercise in Extreme Environments.”
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KIN 3470.
Mutually Exclusive: PERS 4200
This course will concentrate on therapeutic exercise for the upper and lower extremities, torso and spine. Content will focus upon using exercise and basic therapy techniques to restore function by addressing deficiencies in range of motion, flexibility, strength, power, endurance, proprioception, coordination, agility and speed. Prerequisites [KIN 3160 (or the former PHED 3160 or the former PHED 3060)] and [KPER 3512 (or the former KIN 3512, or the former KIN 3090, or the former PHED 3090)] and [KIN 3332] or permission of instructor.
(Lab required) Theoretical knowledge and practical training related to physical activity, fitness and lifestyle appraisal and counselling. Note: This course prepares students for certification as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. B.Kin. students who wish to prepare for certification as a Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, should consult the Undergraduate Program Administrator for information. May not be held for credit with PHED 4460.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: KPER 3470 (or the former KIN 3470 or the former PHED 3470 or the former PHED 3430). Pre- or Co-requisites: [KPER 1200 (or the former PERS 1200 or the former PHED 1200)] and [KIN 3512 (or the former KIN 3090 or the former PHED 3090)]. Requires an active Recreation Services Membership.
Equiv To: PHED 4460
An advanced examination of the physiological factors that affect human performance during physical activity. This will include exposure to related research and the development of techniques for its critical assessment. May not be held with PHED 4410.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: KPER 3470 (or the former KIN 3470, or the former PHED 3470, or the former PHED 3430).
Equiv To: PHED 4410
This course will provide the student with a deeper understanding of psychological variables affecting individuals within sport contexts, including an exploration of various research methods and theories/research related to motivation, youth, and applied work in sport psychology. May not hold with the former PHED 4540.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KPER 2540 (or the former KIN 2540 or the former PHED 2540).
Equiv To: PHED 4540
(Lab required) Advanced theoretical knowledge and experiential learning related to physical activity, fitness and lifestyle assessment, counselling, and exercise prescription for apparently healthy and clinical populations. Prepares students for certification as a Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) by the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology. Requires an active Recreation Services membership. May not be held with the former PHED 4350.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: [KIN 4460 (or the former PHED 4460)] and [KPER 3512 (or the former KIN 3512, or the former KIN 3090, or the former PHED 3090)].
Equiv To: PHED 4350
To provide clinical and on-field internship experiences on campus and in the community for prospective Athletic Therapy candidates. May not be held for credit with PHED 4910. Evaluated pass/fail.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KIN 3914 (KIN 3910, PHED 3910) and KIN 3400 and KIN 3320.
Mutually Exclusive: PHED 4910
Kinesiology, Physical Education & Recreation
An examination of the importance of physical activity for health and wellness. Provides an overview of the present and recommended levels of physical activity, the factors influencing participation in physical activity, Indigenous peoples' approaches to health, the role of recreation in health and wellness, and individual, organizational and national interventions for increasing physical activity. May not be held with the former PHED 1200 or the former PERS 1200.
Equiv To: PERS 1200, PHED 1200
Attributes: Recommended Intro Courses
The nature and scope of recreation and leisure, the past influences and implications for the future. An overview of the types and roles of various components of the leisure service delivery system. May not be held with the former PERS 1400 or the former REC 1400.
Equiv To: PERS 1400, REC 1400
Attributes: Recommended Intro Courses
An introduction to physical education and kinesiology as a profession and a discipline, including an overview of sub-disciplines, resources, and careers; a personal physical assessment; and principles for achieving physical fitness. This course includes a field trip component. May not be held with the former PERS 1500 or the former PHED 1500.
Equiv To: PERS 1500, PHED 1500
Attributes: Recommended Intro Courses
An introductory examination of selected topics in the fields of kinesiology, physical education and recreation. Topics will vary depending on faculty expertise and student need. This course can be completed as a topics course multiple times under different titles.
This course provides interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary academic preparation and communication skills for students pursuing undergraduate degrees from the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: KPER 1400 (or the former PERS 1400 or the former REC 1400), or KPER 1500 (or the former PERS 1500 or the former PHED 1500).
Attributes: Written English Requirement
This course examines the post-Confederation history of Canadian sport, physical education, physical fitness and recreation, as well as the growth of public programs. Using the concepts of social class, gender, race, and ethnicity, the focus is on the ways in which Canadian physical activity, recreation, and sport have been organized since Confederation and the processes by which people have fashioned them, within the dynamic of economic, social, and political struggles and changes. May not be held with the former PERS 3170 or the former KIN 3170, or the former PHED 3170, or the former PHED 3070.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: [KPER 1200 (or the former PERS 1200, or the former PHED 1200)] and KPER 2120.
Equiv To: KIN 3170, PERS 3170, PHED 3070, PHED 3170
While contexts in practice may vary, planning is an essential competency for all professional in recreation, kinesiology, and physical education. This course emphasizes principles and processes in effective planning, implementation, and evaluation. May not be held with the former PERS 2200 or the former PHED 3080 or the former REC 2530.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: [KPER 1200 (or the former PERS 1200 or the former PHED 1200)] or [KPER 1400 (or the former PERS 1400 or the former REC 1400)] or [KPER 1500 (or the former PERS 1500 or the former PHED 1500)].
Equiv To: PERS 2200
Mutually Exclusive: PHED 3080, REC 2530
(Lab required) Structure of the skeletal, articular, and muscular systems of the human body. May not be held with the former KIN 2320 or the former PHED 2320.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1412 or BIOL 1413 or BIOL 2420, or BIOL 2421 or the former ZOOL 1330.
Equiv To: KIN 2320, PHED 2320
Mutually Exclusive: REHB 1480, REHB 1490, REHB 1500
(Lab required) The mechanical and anatomical analysis of human movement. May not be held with the former KIN 2330 or the former PHED 2330.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: KPER 2320 (or the former KIN 2320 or the former PHED 2320).
Equiv To: KIN 2330, PHED 2330
Mutually Exclusive: PHED 2310
(Lab required) Students will become familiar with the basic principles and methods of research in the humanities, biological, life and social sciences. Students will develop the conceptual foundations and practical skills needed to locate, understand, and evaluate primary research publications. May not hold with the former PERS 3350, the former KIN 3350, the former REC 3350 or the former REC 2010.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: STAT 1000 (D) or STAT 1001 (D) or STAT 1150 (D).
Equiv To: KIN 3350, PERS 3350, REC 2010, REC 3350
This course provides students with an understanding of psychological variables affecting individuals within sporting and activity contexts. Topics to be explored include motivation, arousal/anxiety, group dynamics and youth involvement in sport. May not be held with the former KIN 2540 or the former PHED 2540.
Equiv To: KIN 2540, PHED 2540
(Lab required) Principles underlying human motor performance and motor skill learning. May not be held with the former KIN 3450 or the former PHED 3450.
Equiv To: KIN 3450, PHED 3450
This course introduces the foundations of inclusive physical activity and leisure and the application of this knowledge to individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences with a focus on people with various forms of impairment. May not hold with the former PERS 3100, the former PHED 3390, or the former REC 3060.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KPER 2120.
Equiv To: PERS 3100, PHED 3390, REC 3060
An introduction to health promotion with emphasis on the benefits of physical activity for health and wellness, factors influencing participation in physical activity, health promotion strategies, and interventions for increasing physical activity applied at the individual, organizational, and national levels.
This course examines sociological factors that influence and shape participation in the areas of physical activity, sport and leisure. The exploration of students' own experiences in this field is emphasized, using an analytical model examining experiences as they arise out of the interplay of social structure and individual agency. May not be held with the former PERS 3460 or the former PHED 3460.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KPER 2120.
Equiv To: PERS 3460, PHED 3460
(Lab required) Physiological and functional responses to acute and chronic exercise, focusing on the cardiovascular, respiratory and neuromuscular systems. May not be held with the former KIN 3470, the former PHED 3470, or the former PHED 3430.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1412, (or the former ZOOL 1330), or BIOL 1413, or BIOL 2420 (D), (or the former ZOOL 2540), or BIOL 2421 (D).
Equiv To: KIN 3470, PHED 3430, PHED 3470
(Lab required) Theoretical concepts of designing programs employing the principles of overload and adaptation are applied over the entire healthy population, from inactive sedentary individuals to elite athletes, for all age groups. May not be held with the former KIN 3512, the former KIN 3090, or the former PHED 3090.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KPER 3470 (or the former KIN 3470, or the former PHED 3470, or the former PHED 3430).
Equiv To: KIN 3090, KIN 3512, PHED 3090
Detailed study of physical growth and motor development from conception to adolescence, with implications for physical activity programs. May not be held with the former PHED 2550.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KPER 2700 (or the former KIN 3450 or the former PHED 3450).
Equiv To: PHED 2550
This service-learning course combines cognitive learning and affective service to enhance student learning by connecting theory with practical experience and thinking with action. In a holistic learning environment, students apply service and experiential learning theories to community issues in physical activity and leisure while reflecting on their experiences and gaining deeper appreciation and skill development.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KPER 2200 or PERS 2200 or the former PHED 3080 or the former REC 2530.
A theoretical and practical examination of selected topics in the fields of recreation, leisure, physical education and kinesiology. Topics will vary depending on faculty expertise and student need. This course can be completed as a topics course multiple times under different titles.
Issues in sport, physical education and recreation will be examined from a philosophical perspective. May not be held with the former PERS 3340, the former KIN 3340, the former REC 3340, or the former PHED 2340.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KPER 2120.
Equiv To: KIN 3340, PERS 3340, PHED 2340, REC 3340
This is a capstone course to be completed in the final term. The course will examine current issues and strategies for addressing themes in the broad fields related to kinesiology, recreation management and physical education. May not be held with the former PERS 4100.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of 90 credit hours of course work in the BKin or BRMCD degree.
Equiv To: PERS 4100
Critical examination of the sporting and cultural significance of the modern Olympic Games and other global events, with emphasis given to the Olympic and Paralympic Games that occur in the year the course is offered. May not be held with the former PERS 4110.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: KPER 3460, (or the former PERS 3460 or the former PHED 3460).
Equiv To: PERS 4110
This course introduces students to physical activity counselling and the associated interpersonal and counselling skills as well as the relevant theories that underpin behaviour change and counselling techniques. Through case studies, readings, research, discussions, simulations, role plays and real counselling work, students will learn, reflect on and practice proven counselling skills to build motivation and facilitate behaviour change. may not be held with the former PERS 4310.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: [KPER 2540 (or the former KIN 2540 or the former PHED 2540)] or [REC 3180] or [PSYC 2660 (or the former PSYC 3660)].
Equiv To: PERS 4310
A critical analysis of current interdisciplinary topics pertaining to sport and the body. This course tackles difficult and controversial questions related to the active body. May not be held with the former PERS 4320.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: KPER 3460 (or the former PERS 3460 or the former PHED 3460) or permission of the instructor.
Equiv To: PERS 4320
This seminar format course encourages students to use films as "texts" through which important socio-cultural themes related to the study of sport, recreation, physical activity, dance, and physical education can be explored. It builds upon themes explored in courses such as KPER 3460 and uses film as a way to examine the intersections between the representations of key historical and sociological concepts such as class, gender, and race/ethnicity and the representations of sport and the moving body. The course is organized around these themes and includes a variety of film genres, primarily feature films and documentaries. Each seminar includes one or more screening upon which class discussions are based. The course concludes with a screening of the films made by students themselves, a key component of the course evaluation. May not be held with the former PERS 4340.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: KPER 3460 (or the former PERS 3460 or the former PHED 3460) or permission of the instructor.
Equiv To: PERS 4340
Completion of an independent study or fieldwork experience, including a major written submission, approved by the department and under the direction of a faculty member. This course can be completed as a topics course multiple times under different titles.
The fieldwork practicum is a professionally supervised field experience that provides an opportunity to apply knowledge gained in academic courses and exposure to new concepts of professional practice in the fields of physical activity, health and wellness or leisure. Students are placed for a 13-week period of full time work within a suitable agency. This course is evaluated on a pass/fail basis. May not be held with the former PERS 4630, the former REC 3080, the former PHED 4620, or the former KIN/REC 4630.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of 90 credit hours of course work in the BKin or BRMCD degree and a minimum DGPA of 2.5 and permission of instructor.
Equiv To: KIN 4630, PERS 4630, PHED 4620, REC 3080, REC 4630
The fieldwork practicum is a professionally supervised field experience that provides an opportunity to apply knowledge gained in academic courses and exposure to new concepts of professional practice in the fields of physical activity, health and wellness or leisure. Students are placed in a professional environment with a mentor/direct supervisor. This course is evaluated on a pass/fail basis. May not be held with the former PERS 4630 or the former KIN 4630 or the former REC 4630 or the former REC 3080 or the former PHED 4620.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of 90 credit hours of course work in the BKin or BRMCD degrees and a minimum DGPA of 2.5 and permission of instructor.
Mutually Exclusive: KIN 4630, PERS 4630, PHED 4620, REC 3080, REC 4630
The fieldwork practicum is a professionally supervised field experience that provides an opportunity to apply knowledge gained in academic courses and exposure to new concepts of professional practice in the fields of physical activity, health and wellness or leisure. Students are placed in a professional environment with a mentor/direct supervisor. This course is evaluated on a pass/fail basis. May not be held with the former PERS 4630 or the former KIN 4630 or the former REC 4630 or the former REC 3080 or the former PHED 4620.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of 90 credit hours of course work in the BKin or BRMCD degrees and a minimum DGPA of 2.5 and permission of instructor.
Mutually Exclusive: KIN 4630, PERS 4630, PHED 4620, REC 3080, REC 4630
An opportunity for continuing FKRM students in 4th year to participate in independent research. Under the supervision of a faculty member, each student will create and defend a research prospectus and literature review, and then develop a methodology to conduct a research study.
A 4th year research experience involving the delivery and dissemination of a research project under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will create, produce, and defend a written research document building on skills developed in KPER 4810.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: KPER 4810 and approval of instructor.
Physical Education
By integrating theory with practice, this course explores conceptions of health and education. Current health models and motivational theories will guide strategies for understanding health education. The course introduces students to conceptions of "active health" that challenge and support models of wellness and wellbeing. May not be held with the former PHED 3440.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KPER 1200 (or the former PERS 1200 or the former PHED 1200).
Mutually Exclusive: PHED 3440
An introduction to the principles of inclusive physical education through the integration of theory, practice and guided reflection pertaining to the development of fundamental movement skills and strategies applied to educational games, gymnastics, and dance. May not hold for credit with PHED 1420. Requires an active Recreation Services membership.
Mutually Exclusive: PHED 1420
(ELC) This course integrates theory and practice necessary to design and lead safe and effective group fitness programs (e.g., interval, circuit, conditioning, choreography). Emphasis is placed on the Manitoba Curriculum Student Learning Outcomes in "Fitness Management", and prepares students for Group Fitness Leader Certification. This course includes a field trip component. Requires an active Recreation Services membership. May not be held with the former PHED 1640 or the former PHED 2630 or the former PHED 2640 or the former PHED 2740 or the former KIN 2740.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: KPER 2320 (or the former KIN 2320 or the former PHED 2320) or permission of instructor.
Equiv To: KIN 2740, PHED 2740
Mutually Exclusive: PHED 1640, PHED 2630, PHED 2640
An introduction to a variety of traditional and culturally relevant Indigenous songs and dances representative of Canada's Indigenous peoples, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit, taught using western and traditional teaching styles with an emphasis on hands-on learning. May not be held with the former PERS 4200. A fieldwork fee is attached to the course.
Mutually Exclusive: PERS 4200
(ELC) Practical and theoretical aspects of designing educational game experiences applicable to early through senior years physical education, to include the design, implementation, and assessment of safe and inclusive physical activities as well as planning, organizational and teaching strategies. Introduces students to Manitoba Curriculum Student Learning Outcomes in "Movement Safety, Personal and Social Management". May not be held with the former PHED 2720 or the former PHED 2650.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: PHED 2710 or permission of instructor.
Equiv To: PHED 2650, PHED 2720
(Lab required) An investigation of physical health and education from a critical theorist perspective, that is, one that investigates the different relations of power and privilege (based on ability, gender, race, socio-economic class, sexuality etc.) experienced within education and physical activity contexts. The physical education experiences of young people from diverse backgrounds will be analyzed from a holistic perspective. May not be held with the former PHED 3100 or the former PHED 3360.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: PHED 3122 or the former PHED 2720.
Equiv To: PHED 3360
Mutually Exclusive: PHED 3100
The development of advanced technical and theoretical expertise in coaching, including conflict management, psychology of performance, effective leadership, making ethical decisions, and practice planning. The course prepares students to be "Trained" in the Competition-Developmental level of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). The student must demonstrate a high level of proficiency as an athlete, coach or official in their sport. May not be held with the former PHED 3520 or the former KIN 3520.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: Faculty permission and 45 credit hours of university course work.
Equiv To: KIN 3520, PHED 3520
The development of advanced technical and theoretical expertise in coaching, including prevention and recovery, leading drug free sport, developing athletic abilities, and designing a basic sport program. The course completes the fully "Trained" component of the Competition-Development level of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). May not be held with the former PHED 3530 or the former KIN 3530.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: PHED 3522 or the former PHED 3520 or the former KIN 3520.
Equiv To: KIN 3530, PHED 3530
(Lab required) An introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of coaching at the community and school level, including the examination of topics of philosophical, psychological, ethical and technical significance. The course introduces students to the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) of Canada and the coach cerification pathway. May not be held with the former PHED 2400, the former PHED 2402, the former KIN 3720, or the former KIN 3730, or the former PHED 3050.
Mutually Exclusive: KIN 3720, KIN 3730, PHED 2400, PHED 2402, PHED 3050
(ELC) Practical and theoretical aspects of designing dance and rhythmic activity experiences applicable to early through senior years physical education, to include the design, implementation, and assessment of safe and inclusive physical activities as well as planning, organizational and teaching strategies. Incorporates Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes for K to 8 dance (2011) and Grade 9-12 dance (2015). May not be held with the former PHED 2730 or the former PHED 3410.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: PHED 2710.
Equiv To: PHED 2730, PHED 3410
An introduction to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that aid in the development of lifelong physically active and healthy lifestyles. May not hold for credit with KIN 3750 (REC 3750). Requires an active Recreation Services membership. Note: A fieldwork fee is attached to the course.
Equiv To: KIN 3750, REC 3750
Practical and theoretical aspects of designing physical activity experiences for students from diverse population, including on site leadership opportunities in a multicultural school context. Evaluated pass/fail.
This course will provide Indigenous and non-Indigenous students with a unique opportunity to explore, in theory and practice, traditional and contemporary world views related to historical, cultural, and environmental approaches to Indigenous games and activities.
To introduce the students to the basic outdoor skills associated with summer/winter backpacking/cross-country skiing/snow shoeing trips. Students will then learn to use a variety of outdoor settings for education opportunities on a variety of topics and disciplines. May not hold for credit with KIN 4710 (REC 4710). A fieldwork fee is attached to the course.
Equiv To: KIN 4710, REC 4710
- Admission Requirements
- Faculty Academic Regulations
- Policy on Minimum Grade in Faculty Required Courses
- Scholastic Standards: Academic Assessment
- Dean's Honour List
- University Gold Medal and Program Medals
- Degree With Distinction
- Attendance and Withdrawal
- Leave of Absence
- Time Limit for Completion of the Degree
- Degree Exit Requirement
- Student Academic Appeals
- Registration Information for All Students
Faculty Academic Regulations
Admission Requirements
Admission Information
The following is a summary of the admission requirements for the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management. All admission requirements, as well as application deadline dates and forms, are included in the Applicant Information Bulletin that is available from the Admissions Office, Enrolment Services, 424 University Centre; this information is also posted on the University of Manitoba website in January each year.
Direct Entry (from High School)
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management accepts some of the annual admissions quota into the three degree programs (excludes Athletic Therapy) directly from High School.
In addition to the general U of M admission requirements for high school students, to be considered for direct entry into the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management you will require a minimum 85% average over the following courses, with no less than 60% in each individual course.
Kinesiology/Physical Education Admission Requirements (Direct Entry Category 2)
- English 40S
- Applied Mathematics 40S or Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S
- One of Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, or Computer Science 40S
- A fourth 40S course
Recreation Management and Community Development Admission Requirements (Direct Entry Category 3)
- English 40S
- Applied Mathematics 40S or Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S
- A third 40S course
- A fourth 40S course
Please note that due to limited space students may require a higher average than stipulated. Any student applying for Direct Entry admission to this faculty will automatically be considered for admission to University 1, should they not be granted Direct Entry admission.
Regular Advanced Entry Admission
(from U1 or another academic program)
The Advanced Entry admission requirements for all degrees include a minimum of 24 credit hours of successfully completed coursework to include the following required courses listed below. In order to complete the degree in the shortest time possible it is recommended that students take the required Year 1 courses before applying to the Faculty. Entering students who have not completed all of the required Year 1 courses must complete them during their program. Academic course work completed from other recognized post-secondary institutions will be considered once evaluated for equivalency.
Kinesiology/Kinesiology-Athletic Therapy/Physical Education Admission Requirements (Advanced Entry)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1410 | Anatomy of the Human Body (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| BIOL 1412 | Physiology of the Human Body (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| KPER 1500 | Foundations of Physical Education and Kinesiology (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| 15 additional credit hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Recreation Management and Community Development Admission Requirements (Advanced Entry)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 24 credit hours completed | 24 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Minimum GPA for admission consideration is 2.0 but admission is competitive.
Note: Effective Fall 2021 admissions intake, students applying for programs requiring BIOL 1412 may present BIOL 2410 and BIOL 2420 (with a minimum average grade C) in lieu of BIOL 1412.
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management strives for a student body within its degree programs that is representative of the rich diversity of peoples within the province and to enrich the overall teaching and learning climate. Our Indigenous Achievement and other University of Manitoba priorities are realized through an Individual Consideration admissions category for applicants who identify as the following underrepresented group: Canada Indigenous/Aboriginal Peoples, Racialized Minorities, Mature Students, ACCESS Program Students, Persons with Disabilities, and those with exceptional circumstances. Students applying under Individual Consideration must have successfully completed at least one year of study (min 24 credit hours) and a minimum AGPA of 2.0.
Transfer and Second Degree Students
Students admitted to the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management following the completion of another recognized university degree or coursework may transfer in credit that is deemed equivalent toward the course requirements of a Kinesiology and Recreation Management undergraduate degree. Students are eligible to transfer a maximum of 50 credit hours to the Bachelor of Physical Education degree and a maximum of 60 credit hours to the Bachelor of Kinesiology and Bachelor of Recreation Management and Community Development programs.
Students who hold a degree and have completed further courses at the University of Manitoba which are applicable to their second degree in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management but which were not used for credit toward their first degree may receive additional transfer credit for that work.
Equivalent courses completed at other universities or post-secondary institutions will be considered for admission and transfer credit only if the courses have been taken within the last 10 years.
Students are encouraged to contact an Academic Advisor in the Faculty General Office for information on how to optimize their transfer credit. Course transfer equivalencies will not be processed until after an application and all necessary documents have been submitted.
Visiting Students
Students who are enrolled and pursuing a degree at another institution may apply to be a visiting student in order to register for courses with the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management. A Letter of Permission from the home institution granting permission to register for courses from the University of Manitoba is required in order for access to be granted to those courses.
Faculty Academic Regulations
All students are asked to note that some academic policies and regulations may be subject to change. Please refer to Governance website for updated information.
Limited Access will not affect registration for the current Academic Year, which includes Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. See University Policy and Procedures – Repeat Course Policy – Section 2.5 (a) Limited Access.
The provisions of the University Policies and Procedures and General Academic Regulations apply to all students. In addition, the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management has regulations and requirements, published below, that apply specifically to its students.
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management strictly adheres to the University of Manitoba Student Discipline By-Law and will enforce these regulations. It is the responsibility of the student to know what constitutes academic dishonesty. Plagiarism or any other form of cheating is subject to academic penalty, which could be as serious as suspension or expulsion from the Faculty or university. Students are encouraged to avoid academic misconduct by learning more about the University of Manitoba regulations at Student Advocacy.
Policy on Minimum Grade in Faculty Required Courses
A minimum grade of "C" is required to pass all faculty required courses within the degree program. Students are permitted to repeat a failed faculty required course and are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic advisor to discuss an academic progression plan.
Scholastic Standards: Academic Assessment
Scholastic Standards
Formal academic assessments are performed following each term for all Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management students who have completed 3 or more credit hours. As a result of this assessment students will be determined to be minimum met, satisfactory, on probation, suspension warning, or academic suspension for one year. All academic assessments will appear on the student’s official transcript.
Minimum Met
Students must achieve a minimum DGPA of 2.0 at each point of assessment in order to have met the minimum requirements of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management. Students who do not achieve a minimum DGPA of 2.0 will be placed on probation.
Probation
Once placed on probation, a student will be placed on hold and must meet with an academic advisor to review performance and to receive an override in order to register for another term. Students on probation who achieve a minimum term GPA of 2.0 will be assessed as satisfactory. Students who do not achieve a minimum term GPA of 2.0 will be placed on suspension warning.
Satisfactory
The assessment of satisfactory is used once a student has been placed on probation but has subsequently achieved a minimum term GPA of 2.0. Students with satisfactory standing will be able to register without restrictions. Students who do not maintain a minimum term GPA of 2.0 will be placed on suspension warning.
Suspension Warning
Once placed on suspension warning, a student must meet with an academic advisor before registering for another term. Students on suspension warning who achieve a minimum term GPA of 2.0 will be assessed as satisfactory. Students who do not achieve a minimum term GPA of 2.0 will be placed on academic suspension.
Academic Suspension
A student placed on academic suspension in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management is not permitted to register for a period of one calendar year. The notation “Academic Suspension for 1 Year” will be recorded on the student’s transcript.
Once a student has served a one year suspension, they must contact an academic advisor in order to be reinstated for future registration.
Dean's Honour List
Students enrolled in 12 credit hours or more who achieve a Term GPA of 3.50 or higher will be placed on the Dean’s Honour List. The Dean’s Honour List will be calculated after each term (i.e. Fall, Winter, and Summer).
The Dean’s Honour List designation will appear on the student’s transcript.
University Gold Medal and Program Medals
Gold Medal
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management will award the University Gold Medal to the graduating student who:
- has achieved the highest grade point average of all graduating students (minimum 3.75) on courses constituting the last two years of an eligible program (and including transfer courses in the applicable years); and,
- has completed at least 80 percent of what is considered to be the normal full course-load in each of the last two years of the eligible program.
Program Medals
There are two program medals awarded each year in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management to the two students with the highest standing (according to the University Gold Medal criteria) in the programs in which the winner of the University Gold Medal in Kinesiology and Recreation Management is not registered (the three programs are Kinesiology, Physical Education, and Recreation Management and Community Development).
Degree With Distinction
Awarded to students who graduate with a cumulative Degree GPA of 3.8 or higher. The notation of ‘Degree with Distinction’ will appear on the student’s parchment and transcript.
Attendance and Withdrawal
Students absent from class for three or more days due to illness are required to present a certificate from a physician. Unexcused absence of more than three hours of class time in a theory course or experiential learning course may result in the student being required to withdraw from the course or may result in an “F” grade being assigned.
Leave of Absence
Students who have not registered for a full academic session will need to reactivate their status by contacting the Faculty General Office and must consult with an Academic Advisor. Students who have been absent from study for more than 5 years or have attended another institution since their last registration (not on a Letter of Permission) will have to re-apply for admission to the university.
Time Limit for Completion of the Degree
Students admitted to the Bachelor of Kinesiology, Bachelor of Physical Education, or Bachelor of Recreation Management and Community Development degree programs must complete all requirements to graduate within ten years of admission to the program. Students with questions relating to the time limit regulation should consult the Undergraduate Program Administrator.
Degree Exit Requirement
Students enrolled in all undergraduate degree programs must provide proof of valid CPR and First Aid certification to the Faculty General Office prior to an upcoming graduation date.
Student Academic Appeals
Students who wish to appeal matters concerning their academic status should contact the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies). The Faculty has an academic appeals process for students who wish to appeal a policy or decision affecting their program of study.
Registration Information for All Students
Faculty Academic Advisors
If you require further information after reading the Undergraduate Calendar, contact the Kinesiology and Recreation Management academic advisors, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Academic Advisor: Jennifer Wang
109 Frank Kennedy Centre
Telephone: (204) 474 9748
Advising/Office Assistant: Pam Zaragoza
102 Frank Kennedy Centre
Telephone: (204) 474 9747
Faculty Orientation Sessions
All new students admitted to the Faculty must attend an Orientation session in order to be unblocked from registration. Dates will be provided with the letter of acceptance (normally in early July before registration initial access) and on the Faculty website.
At this session students will receive important information regarding their program, registration, and an orientation manual. Upon acceptance into the Faculty, students will be sent an orientation email with instructions on how to access the orientation materials in UM Learn. Students should contact an Academic Advisor to discuss registration and other matters after reviewing the orientation materials and prior to registration initial access.
Course Sequencing and Prerequisites
Planning the sequence of required courses is essential. Several Faculty courses in all degrees require successful completion of another course in order to register. Some courses may only be offered once per year. Please check current catalogue course descriptions and class schedules in your program to ensure that you achieve what is necessary for efficient course enrolment in future terms.
Experiential Learning Courses (ELC)
Experiential learning courses (ELCs) provide three credit hours of integrated theory and practice, and include applied activities that are designed to translate theoretical components to hands-on-learning in the gymnasium, dance studio, fitness studio, playing field, outdoor environment or clinic. Students should refer to the course attendance policy.
Courses Requiring an Active Facility Use Pass
In some courses students will be required to activate the student facility use pass in order to gain access into and utilize various learning environments. Students should be prepared to have their pass active within the first week of class in the applicable term. Students report to the Recreation Services Customer Service Desk in Active Living Centre.
Course Field Work Fees
The following courses will be assessed Field Work Fees upon registration. Fees are viewable in the Aurora Student Class Schedule under Detailed Class Information for each course listed:
- KIN 3320 Advanced Anatomy
- KPER 1500 Foundations of Physical Education and Kinesiology
- PHED 2710 Human Movement Principles
- PHED 2742 Group Fitness and Leadership
- PHED 3102 Indigenous Song and Dance
- PHED 3750 Lifestyle Activities
- PHED 4710 Outdoor Education
- REC 3090 Sustainable Nature-Based Tourism
- REC 3770 Indigenous Perspectives on Land-Based Education
- REC 4720 Wilderness Adventures
Courses Available to Students in Other Faculties and Schools
Students from other faculties who wish to register for courses with registration restrictions may seek departmental permission by obtaining a form from the Faculty General Office (102 Frank Kennedy Centre) at the end of the initial registration access period of the applicable session. Please check Aurora Student under each course, as several KIN, KPER, PHED, and REC courses may not have any restrictions to students in other programs.
Students who have declared the Recreation Studies Minor may register for additional Recreation Studies courses with the help of their academic advisor in their faculty.
- Introduction
- Residence and Written English and Mathematics Requirements
- Course Identification
- Grades and Grade Point Average Calculation
- Academic Evaluation
- Academic Integrity
- Appeals of Grades
- Attendance and Withdrawal
- Deferred and Supplemental Examinations
- Final Examinations
- Hold Status
- Graduation and Convocation
- Personal Information
Introduction
This chapter contains the regulations and requirements that apply to all students, regardless of faculty or school.
Each faculty and school has its own supplementary regulations and requirements. These are published in the faculty or school chapters of the Academic Calendar. Some faculties and schools also have additional regulations and requirements governing their programs; these are available from the faculty or school.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the academic regulations and requirements of the University of Manitoba in general and of the specific academic regulations and requirements of their faculty or school of registration. Accordingly, students are asked to seek the advice of advisors in faculty and school general offices whenever there is any question concerning how specific regulations apply to their situations.
Residence and Written English and Mathematics Requirements
Residence Requirements For Graduation
Each faculty and school recommends to the Senate the number of credit hours each student must complete in order to graduate from its programs. Senate also requires each student to complete a minimum number of credit hours at the University of Manitoba -- this is called the “residence requirement.”
Unless otherwise stated in faculty and school chapters, the minimum residence requirement of the University of Manitoba is the work normally associated with one year in the case of programs of three years’ duration, and two years for programs of four years’ duration. Some faculties and schools may have additional residence requirements specified in their program regulations. However, in all cases, the residence requirement is assessed following an appraisal of the educational record of the student applying to transfer credits from another institution or applying to earn credits elsewhere on a letter of permission. The residence requirement is not reduced for students whose “challenge for credit” results in a passing grade.
University English and Mathematics Requirements for Undergraduate Students
All students are required to complete, within the first 60 credit hours of their programs, a minimum of one three credit hour course with significant content in written English, and a minimum of one three credit hour course with significant content in mathematics.
Some degree programs have designated specific written English and mathematics courses to fulfil this requirement.
Price Faculty of Engineering have their own written English requirements.
Some degree programs require that the written English and/or mathematics requirements be completed prior to admission.
See the program descriptions in the faculty and school chapters of the Academic Calendar for details.
Exemptions to the Written English and Mathematics Requirement
- All students with completed baccalaureate degrees and who transfer into any program to which these requirements apply.
- Registered Nurses entering the Bachelor of Nursing Program for Registered Nurses.
- Students admitted before the 1997-98 Regular Session.
- Written English exemption only: Students transferring from Université de Saint-Boniface who have completed a written French requirement (at the university) before transferring to the University of Manitoba will be deemed to have met the written English requirement.
Approved English and Mathematics Courses
A complete list of all courses which satisfy the university written English and mathematics requirement is provided below. (When searching for courses in Aurora, students may search Course Attributes for courses that satisfy the written English and Mathematics requirements).
Note that some programs may restrict the choice of English or Mathematics courses. See the program descriptions in the faculty and school chapters of the Academic Calendar for details.
Written English Courses
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGRI 2030 | Technical Communications | 3 |
| ANTH 1520 | 3 | |
| ANTH 2020 | Relatedness in a Globalizing World | 3 |
| ANTH 3330 | 3 | |
| ARTS 1110 | Introduction to University | 3 |
| ASIA 1420 | Asian Civilizations to 1500 (B) | 3 |
| ASIA 1430 | Asian Civilization from 1500 (B) | 3 |
| CATH 1190 | Introduction to Catholic Studies | 3 |
| CATH 2010 | Literature and Catholic Culture 1 | 3 |
| CATH 2020 | Literature and Catholic Culture 2 | 3 |
| CLAS 2612 | Greek Literature in Translation | 3 |
| CLAS 2622 | Latin Literature in Translation | 3 |
| ENGL 0930 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 0940 | Writing About Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 1XXX | All English courses at the 1000 level | |
| ENGL 2XXX | All English courses at the 2000 level | |
| ENGL 3XXX | All English courses at the 3000 level | |
| ENGL 4XXX | All English courses at the 4000 level | |
| ENVR 2810 | Environmental Critical Thinking and Scientific Research | 3 |
| FAAH 2930 | Writing about Art | 3 |
| FILM 2280 | Film and Literature | 6 |
| FORS 2000 | Introductory Forensic Science | 3 |
| GEOG 2900 | Geography of Canadian Prairie Landscapes (A) | 3 |
| GEOL 3130 | Communication Methods in the Geological Sciences | 3 |
| GMGT 1010 | Business and Society | 3 |
| GMGT 2010 | Business Communications | 3 |
| GPE 2700 | Perspectives on Global Political Economy | 3 |
| GRMN 1300 | Masterpieces of German Literature in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 1310 | Love in German Culture in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 2120 | Introduction to German Culture from 1918 to the Present (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 2130 | Introduction to German Culture from the Beginnings to 1918 (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 2500 | Special Topics in German in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 2510 | German Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm to Hollywood (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 2520 | Spies: Stories of Secret Agents, Treason, and Surveillance (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 2530 | My Friend the Tree: Environment and Ecology in German Culture in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 3262 | Representations of the Holocaust in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 3270 | Studies in Contemporary German Cinema (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 3282 | Sex, Gender and Cultural Politics in the German-Speaking World in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 3390 | German Representations of War (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 3510 | Special Topics in German in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 3530 | Special Topics in Comparative German and Slavic Studies (C) | 3 |
| HIST 1XXX | All History courses at 1000 level | |
| HIST 2XXX | All History courses at 2000 level | |
| HNSC 2000 | Research Methods and Presentation | 3 |
| HYGN 1340 | Communications | 2 |
| INDG 2020 | The Métis in Canada | 3 |
| INDG 2110 | Introduction to Indigenous Community Development | 3 |
| INDG 2530 | Introduction to Indigenous Theory | 3 |
| KPER 2120 | Academic Skills in Kinesiology and Recreation Management | 3 |
| LABR 1260 | Working for a Living | 3 |
| LABR 1290 | Labour Unions and Workers' Rights in Canada | 3 |
| LABR 2200 | Labour History: Canada and Beyond (C) | 3 |
| LABR 2300 | Workers, Employers and the State | 3 |
| LABR 4510 | Labour Studies Field Placement Seminar | 3 |
| LAW 1540 | Legal Methods | 5 |
| LAW 2650 | Introduction to Advocacy | 3 |
| LING 2740 | Interpretation Theory | 3 |
| PHIL 2612 | A Philosophical History of Science | 3 |
| PHIL 2614 | Philosophy of Science | 3 |
| PHIL 2790 | Moral Philosophy | 6 |
| PHIL 3220 | Feminist Philosophy | 3 |
| POL 1900 | Love, Heroes and Patriotism in Contemporary Poland | 3 |
| POL 2600 | Polish Culture until 1918 | 3 |
| POL 2610 | Polish Culture 1918 to the Present | 3 |
| POL 2660 | Special Topics in Polish Literature and Culture | 3 |
| POLS 1502 | Introduction to Political Studies | 3 |
| PSYC 2500 | Elements of Ethology | 3 |
| PSYC 3380 | Nature, Nurture and Behaviour | 3 |
| PSYC 4520 | Honours Research Seminar | 6 |
| RLGN 1440 | Evil in World Religions | 3 |
| RLGN 2032 | Introduction to the Study of Religion | 3 |
| RLGN 2036 | Introduction to Christianity | 3 |
| RLGN 2052 | Conservative Christianity in the United States | 3 |
| RLGN 2112 | Medicine, Magic, and Miracle in the Ancient World | 3 |
| RLGN 2116 | Cognitive Science and Religion | 3 |
| RLGN 2140 | Introduction to Judaism | 3 |
| RLGN 2160 | Hebrew Bible (Tanakh/"Old Testament") | 3 |
| RLGN 2162 | Great Jewish Books | 3 |
| RLGN 2170 | Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| RLGN 2222 | The Supernatural in Popular Culture | 3 |
| RLGN 2590 | Religion and Social Issues | 3 |
| RLGN 2770 | Contemporary Judaism | 3 |
| RLGN 3102 | Myth and Mythmaking: Narrative, Ideology, Scholarship | 3 |
| RLGN 3280 | Hasidism | 3 |
| RUSN 1400 | Masterpieces of Russian Literature in Translation | 3 |
| RUSN 1410 | Love in Russian Culture in English Translation | 3 |
| RUSN 2280 | Russian Culture until 1900 | 3 |
| RUSN 2290 | Russian Culture from 1900 to the Present | 3 |
| RUSN 2310 | Exploring Russia through Film | 3 |
| RUSN 2410 | Russian Literature after Stalin | 3 |
| RUSN 2600 | Special Topics in Russian Culture in English Translation | 3 |
| RUSN 2740 | Literature and Revolution | 3 |
| RUSN 3770 | Tolstoy | 3 |
| SLAV 3530 | Special Topics in Comparative German and Slavic Studies | 3 |
| SOC 3100 | Practicum in Criminological/Sociological Research | 6 |
| SOC 3350 | Feminism and Sociological Theory | 3 |
| UKRN 2200 | Ukrainian Myth, Rites and Rituals | 3 |
| UKRN 2410 | Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Experience | 3 |
| UKRN 2590 | Ukrainian Literature and Film | 3 |
| UKRN 2600 | Special Topics in Ukrainian Studies | 3 |
| UKRN 2770 | Ukrainian Culture until 1900 | 3 |
| UKRN 2780 | Ukrainian Culture from 1900 to the Present | 3 |
| UKRN 2820 | Holodomor and Holocaust in Ukrainian Literature and Culture | 3 |
| UKRN 3970 | Women and Ukrainian Literature | 3 |
| WOMN 1500 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies in the Humanities | 3 |
| WOMN 1600 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies in the Social Sciences | 3 |
| WOMN 2560 | Women, Science and Technology | 3 |
| WOMN 3520 | Transnational Feminisms | 3 |
Mathematics Courses
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGRI 2400 | Experimental Methods in Agricultural and Food Sciences | 3 |
| ECON 2040 | Quantitative Methods in Economics | 3 |
| FA 1020 | Mathematics in Art | 3 |
| GEOG 3810 | Quantitative Research Methods in Geography (TS) | 3 |
| MATH 1XXX | All Mathematics courses at 1000 level | |
| MATH 2XXX | All Mathematics at 2000 level | |
| MATH 3XXX | All Mathematics at 3000 level | |
| MATH 4XXX | All Mathematics at 4000 level | |
| MUSC 3230 | Acoustics of Music | 3 |
| PHIL 1300 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| PHIL 2200 | Intermediate Logic | 3 |
| PHYS 1020 | General Physics 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 1030 | General Physics 2 | 3 |
| PSYC 2260 | Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 2294 | Understanding Social Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 1XXX | All Statistics courses at 1000 level | |
| STAT 2XXX | All Statistics courses at 2000 level | |
| STAT 3XXX | All Statistics courses at 3000 level | |
| STAT 4XXX | All Statistics courses at 4000 level |
Course Identification
Credit Hours (Cr.Hrs.)
Each faculty and school develops courses for its degree credit programs, subject to Senate approval, and assigns a credit hour value to each course.
The credit hours for a course are expressed as a number associated with the course which indicates its relative weight. There is a correlation between class hours and credit hours (i.e. 6 credit hours = 3 hours a week, two terms; and 3 credit hours = 3 hours a week, one term).
For the purposes of registration, courses taught over both the Fall and Winter Terms have been divided into two parts. The credit hour value of the course are divided equally and applied to each part of the course. For example: for a six credit hour spanned course each of the Fall and Winter Term parts of the course will be assigned the value of three credit hours. Students registering for term spanning courses will receive one grade for the course and only when the second part is completed. The course grade will be applied to both the Fall and Winter parts of the course.
Prerequisite and Co-requisite Courses
Prerequisite: If a course is prerequisite for a second course, the prerequisite must be met in order to begin the second course. To determine whether or not a course has a prerequisite, see the course descriptions in the chapter of the faculty or school offering the course. Normally, a minimum grade of “C” is required in all courses listed as prerequisites, except as otherwise noted in the course descriptions.
For some courses, the prerequisite may be completed before registering for the second course or may be taken concurrently with the second course. To determine if a course may be taken concurrently, see the course descriptions in the chapter of the faculty or school offering the course.
Co-requisite: If a first course is a co-requisite for a second course, the first course must be completed in the same term as the second course. To determine if a course has a co-requisite, see the course descriptions in the chapter of the faculty or school offering the course.
Course Numbers
First Two to Four Characters
The two, three or four characters in every course number are a shortened version of the subject of the course.
Last Four Digits
At the University of Manitoba the last four digits of the course number reflect the level of contact with the subject.
For example:
ECON 1210
ECON is the code for Economics.
1210 indicates that it is an introductory or entry level course.
If the course requires a laboratory, this will be shown following the credit hours immediately following the title.
For example:
BIOL 3242 (lab required)
The 2000, 3000, 4000 course numbers indicate the second, third, and fourth levels of university contact with a subject.
Numbers in the 5000 range are normally associated with pre-Master’s work or courses in the Post Baccalaureate Diploma and the Post-Graduate Medical Education programs.
Courses numbered 6000-8000 are graduate courses of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Course numbers in the 9000 series are used to identify courses taken at the University of Winnipeg by students in the University of Manitoba/University of Winnipeg Joint Master’s Programs. The 9000 numbers do not indicate the level of the course taken (see Graduate Calendar or University of Winnipeg Calendar).
In most cases, some correlation exists between the course number and a student's year of study; that is, students in the third year of a program will generally carry course loads comprised primarily of 3000-level courses.
Other course numbering information
Courses with numbers that end in 0 or an even number are taught in English, most of which are offered on the Fort Garry or Bannatyne campuses or through Distance and Online Education.
Courses with numbers that end in odd numbers are taught in French at Université de Saint-Boniface.
Grades and Grade Point Average Calculation
Introduction
Final grades in most courses are expressed as letters, ranging from F, to A+ the highest. A grade of D is the lowest passing grade, however the minimum grade required to use a course as credit toward a degree or diploma program may be set higher by a faculty or school. Refer to faculty and school regulations. Each letter grade has an assigned numerical value which is used to calculate grade point averages. Grading scales used to determine the final letter grade may vary between courses and programs.
Some courses are graded on a pass/fail basis and because no numerical value is assigned to these courses, they do not affect grade point averages. Courses graded in this way are clearly identified in course descriptions and program outlines.
The Letter Grade System
| Letter Grade | Grade Point Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.5 | Exceptional |
| A | 4.0 | Excellent |
| B+ | 3.5 | Very Good |
| B | 3.0 | Good |
| C+ | 2.5 | Satisfactory |
| C | 2.0 | Adequate |
| D | 1.0 | Marginal |
| F | 0 | Failure |
| P | Pass | |
| S | Standing |
The grade of “D” is regarded as marginal in most courses by all faculties and schools. It contributes to decreasing a term, degree or cumulative Grade Point Average to less than 2.0. Courses graded “D” may be repeated for the purpose of improving a GPA. Note that some faculties and schools consider a grade of “D” as unacceptable and will not apply the course toward the program as credit. In most cases the course will need to be repeated to attain the acceptable grade. Refer to faculty and school regulations.
Calculation of Grade Point Average
The University of Manitoba will report cumulative and term grade point averages for all students through Aurora Student.
Please also refer to the Grade Point Averages Policy found in the University Policies and Procedures..
Quality Points
The quality points for a course are the product of the credit hours for the course and the grade point obtained by the student; e.g., 3 credit hours with a grade of “B” (3.0 points) = 3 credit hours x 3.0 = 9.0 quality points.
Quality Point Total
The quality point total is the sum of quality points accumulated as students proceed through their program of studies.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
The grade point average (GPA) is the quality point total divided by the total number of credit hours.
Example:
| Course | Credit Hours | Grade | Grade Points | Quality Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | 3 | B | 3 | 9 |
| Course 2 | 3 | B+ | 3.5 | 10.5 |
| Course 3 | 3 | C+ | 2.5 | 7.5 |
| Course 4 | 3 | B | 3 | 9 |
| Course 5 | 3 | A | 4 | 12 |
| Totals | 15 | 48 |
Grade point average: 240 Quality Points / 15 Credit Hours = 3.20
Poor Grades and Program Progression
A course in which a “D” standing is obtained may need to be repeated by probationary students in certain faculties or where a minimum grade of “C” is required in a prerequisite subject or to meet degree requirements.
Students in doubt as to the status of their record should consult an advisor in their faculty or school.
For minimum grade levels, especially as they affect progression requirements, see the faculty or school regulations in the Academic Calendar or consult an advisor.
Academic Honours
Students qualify for the Honour List (Dean’s, Director’s, University 1) when they achieve qualifying grade point averages, as specified by the faculty/school or program regulations.
In addition, outstanding academic achievement will qualify students for other honours and awards. These include:
- the University Gold Medal, which is awarded at graduation in each faculty or school to the student with the most outstanding academic record;
- program medals, which are awarded by faculties and schools to the best student graduating from a specific program;
- graduation “with distinction”, which is recorded on the transcripts of all students who attain a qualifying grade point average;
- and other medals and prizes that are specific to programs or disciplines.
Academic Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation
Students shall be informed of the method of evaluation to be used in each course, as specified in the Responsibilities of Academic Staff with Regard to Students Policy, found in the University Policies and Procedures.
In departments where a course is offered in more than one section, the department offering the course endeavours to provide instruction so that all sections cover similar topics and that all students achieve a similar level of competency in the topic. However, there will be differences in evaluation as well as in teaching style, readings and assignments from one section to another. Students may contact the department for additional information before registration.
Credit for Term Work
In subjects involving written examinations, laboratories, and term assignments, a student may be required to pass each component separately. If no final examination is scheduled in a course, the student’s final grade will be determined on the basis of the method of evaluation as announced in the first week of lectures.
If credit is not given for term work, the student’s final grade will be determined entirely by the results of the final written examination. Where the final grade is determined from the results of both term work and final examinations, the method of computing the final grade will be as announced within the first week of classes. Should a student write a deferred examination, term grades earned will normally be taken into account as set out in the immediately preceding paragraph.
Repeating a Course
A course in which a “D” standing is obtained may need to be repeated by probationary students in certain faculties or where a minimum grade of “C” is required in a prerequisite subject or to meet degree requirements.
Elective courses graded “F” may either be repeated or another elective substituted. All electives in a program must be approved by the faculty or school.
Probation and Academic Suspension
Failure to meet minimum levels of performance as specified in the regulations of the faculty or school will result in a student being placed either on probation or academic suspension in accordance with the faculty or school regulations.
A student’s status is determined, following final examinations, at the end of each term (Fall, Winter or Summer terms) or at the end of an academic session as specified in faculty regulations. A student placed on probation is advised to discuss his/her program prior to the next registration with a representative of the dean or director to determine which courses, if any, should be repeated.
A student placed on academic suspension will normally be permitted to apply for re-entry to the faculty or school after one year has elapsed, but reinstatement is not automatic and individual faculty or school regulations must always be consulted.
While on suspension, students are not normally admissible to another faculty or school.
Other Forms of Earning Degree Credit
Letter of Permission for Transfer of Credit
Students in degree programs at this university may take courses at other recognized colleges or universities for transfer of credit provided such courses are approved at least one month prior to the commencement of classes at the other institution by the faculty or school in which they are currently registered. The approval is subject to individual faculty/school regulations and is granted in the form of a Letter of Permission. The student must obtain a Letter of Permission whether or not the course/s being taken are for transfer of credit to the University of Manitoba. Failure to obtain a Letter of Permission may have serious academic implications.
To obtain a Letter of Permission, application must be made to the Registrar’s Office as early as possible and at least one month prior to when required at the other institution.
Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate fee. The fees are for each application and a separate application is required for each session and institution regardless of the number of courses being considered. Students planning to seek permission to take courses elsewhere for transfer of credit to the University of Manitoba are cautioned to check the current Academic Calendar for the residence and degree requirements of the degree programs in which they are enrolled.
Transferred courses will be given assigned credit hour values and grades. The transferred grade will be included in the student's degree and cumulative GPA.
Challenge for Credit
The purpose of Challenge for Credit is to provide students of the university with some means of obtaining academic credit in University of Manitoba courses (not otherwise obtainable as a transfer of credit from other institutions) for practical training and experience, or reading and study previously completed. Students who have registered to challenge would normally not attend classes or laboratories. Courses which have previously been taken at the University of Manitoba may not be challenged for credit.
To be eligible to challenge for credit a student must first be admitted to a faculty or school of the University of Manitoba. Eligible students will be required to demonstrate their competence in the courses which they are challenging for credit. Where formal, written examinations are required, these will be generally scheduled during the regular examination sessions in April/May, June, August, or December.
For information regarding requirements, procedures, applications and fees a student should contact the office of the faculty or school in which the student is enrolled, or in the case of new students, the faculty or school to which the new student has been admitted.
Application of Course Credit when transferring between Programs within the University of Manitoba
When students transfer into program from another faculty or school within the University of Manitoba, some course credits previously earned may be applied to the new program. The credit hour value assigned by the faculty or school that offers the course is used. That is, there can only be one credit weight designated for a course with a particular course number.
Academic Appeals
With the exception of decisions on admissions or disciplinary matters, all academic appeals from decisions of faculty or school appeals committees at the University of Manitoba or by the Comiteé d’appels at Université de Saint-Boniface shall be heard by the Senate Appeals Committee regardless of the institute of registration of the student concerned.
The complete terms of reference for the Senate Committee on Appeals as well as an Appeal Form may be obtained from the Office of the University Secretary, 312 Administration Building or Student Advocacy/Student Resource Services, 519 University Centre.
Academic Integrity
The University of Manitoba takes academic integrity seriously. As a member of the International Centre for Academic Integrity, the University defines academic integrity as a commitment to six fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage. (International Centre for Academic Integrity, 2014)
To help students understand the expectations of the University of Manitoba, definitions for the types of prohibited behaviours are in the Student Academic Misconduct Procedure and provided below.
"Academic Misconduct" means any conduct that has, or might reasonably be seen to have, an adverse effect on the academic integrity of the University, including but not limited to:
(a) Plagiarism – the presentation or use of information, ideas, images, sentences, findings, etc. as one’s own without appropriate attribution in a written assignment, test or final examination.
(b) Cheating on Quizzes, Tests, or Final Examinations – the circumventing of fair testing procedures or contravention of exam regulations. Such acts may be premeditated/planned or may be unintentional or opportunistic.
(c) Inappropriate Collaboration – when a student and any other person work together on assignments, projects, tests, labs or other work unless authorized by the course instructor.
(d) Duplicate Submission – cheating where a student submits a paper/assignment/test in full or in part, for more than one course without the permission of the course instructor.
(e) Personation – writing an assignment, lab, test, or examination for another student, or the unauthorized use of another person’s signature or identification in order to impersonate someone else. Personation includes both the personator and the person initiating the personation.
(f) Academic Fraud – falsification of data or official documents as well as the falsification of medical or compassionate circumstances/documentation to gain accommodations to complete assignments, tests or examinations.
Note that the above applies to written, visual, and spatial assignments as well as oral presentations.
Over the course of your university studies, you may find yourself in situations that can make the application of these definitions unclear. The University of Manitoba wants to help you be successful, and this includes providing you with the knowledge and tools to support your decisions to act with integrity. There are a number of people and places on campus that will help you understand the rules and how they apply to your academic work. If you have questions or are uncertain about what is expected of you in your courses, you have several options:
- Ask your professor, instructor, or teaching assistant for assistance or clarification.
- Get support from the Academic Learning Centre or Libraries:
- Visit the Academic Integrity site for information and tools to help you understand academic integrity.
- Make an appointment with the Student Advocacy office. This office assists students to understand their rights and responsibilities and provides support to students who have received an allegation of academic misconduct.
Appeals of Grades
Appeal of Term Work
Students may formally appeal a grade received for term work provided that the matter has been discussed with the instructor in the first instance in an attempt to resolve the issue without the need of formal appeal. Term work grades normally may be appealed up to ten (10) working days after the grades for the term work have been made available to the student.
The fee which is charged for each appealed term work grade will be refunded for any grade which is changed as a result of the appeal.
Appeal of Final Grades
Final grades are not released to students who are on “Hold Status”; the deadline for appeal of assigned grades will not be extended for students who were unable to access their final grades due to a hold.
These regulations expand on the Final Grades Procedures found in the University Policies and Procedures.
Attendance and Withdrawal
Attendance at Class and Debarment
Regular attendance is expected of all students in all courses.
An instructor may initiate procedures to debar a student from attending classes and from final examinations and/or from receiving credit where unexcused absences exceed those permitted by the faculty or school regulations.
A student may be debarred from class, laboratories, and examinations by action of the dean/director for persistent non-attendance, failure to produce assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor, and/or unsafe clinical practice or practicum. Students so debarred will have failed that course.
Withdrawal from Courses and Programs
Voluntary Withdrawal
The registration revision period extends two weeks from the first day of classes in both Fall and Winter terms. Courses dropped during this period shall not be regarded as withdrawals and shall not be recorded on official transcripts or student histories. The revision period is prorated for Summer terms and for parts of term.
After the registration revision period ends, voluntary withdrawals (VWs) will be recorded on official transcripts and student histories.
The following dates are deadlines for voluntary withdrawals:
- The Voluntary Withdrawal deadline shall be the 48th teaching day in both Fall and Winter term for those half-courses taught over the whole of each term;
- The Voluntary Withdrawal deadline for full-courses taught over both Fall and Winter term shall be the 48th teaching day of the Winter term; and
- The Voluntary Withdrawal deadline for full-and-half courses taught during Summer terms or during some other special schedule shall be calculated in a similar manner using a pro-rated number of teaching days.
The exact Voluntary Withdrawal dates that apply to courses offered in the current academic session are published in the Academic Schedule.
Authorized Withdrawal
Subject to the provision of satisfactory documentation to the faculty of registration, Authorized Withdrawals (AWs) may be permitted on medical or compassionate grounds.
Required Withdrawal from Professional Programs
Senate, at the request of some faculties and schools, has approved bylaws granting them the authority to require a student to withdraw on the basis of unsuitability for the practice of the profession to which the program of study leads.
This right may be exercised at any time throughout the academic year or following the results of examinations at the end of every year.
This right to require a student to withdraw prevails notwithstanding any other provisions in the academic regulations of the particular faculty or school regarding eligibility to proceed or repeat.
Where Senate has approved such a bylaw, that fact is indicated in the Academic Calendar chapter for that faculty or school. A copy of the professional unsuitability bylaw may be obtained from the general office of the faculty or school.
Deferred and Supplemental Examinations
These regulations expand on the Deferred and Supplemental Examinations Procedures found in the University Policies and Procedures.
Accepting Standing in Course without Examination
In the event that a student is unable to write a deferred examination as it has been scheduled, a grade may be assigned without examination (please refer to the Deferred and Supplemental Examinations Procedures). A student who accepts standing in a course without examination may not, at a later date, request permission to write a deferred examination in the course.
Supplemental Examinations
Supplemental Examinations are offered by some faculties to students who have not achieved the minimum result in required courses.
Students who are granted supplemental privileges are normally required to sit the examination within thirty (30) working days from the end of the examination series in which the supplemental grade was received, unless the progression rules of a faculty or school require the successful completion of an entire academic year before a student is eligible to proceed into the next. In this case, students are obliged to sit the examination at the next ensuing examination period.
Final Examinations
These regulations expand on the Final Examinations and Final Grades Policy and Procedures found in the University Policies and Procedures.
General Examination Regulations
Students (with the exception of students auditing courses) are required to write all final examinations. Those who absent themselves without an acceptable reason will receive a grade classification of “NP” (No Paper) accompanied by a letter grade based on term work completed, using a zero value for incomplete term work and for the final examination. If no credit for term work is involved, a grade of “F” will be assigned. Under certain conditions a student may apply for a deferred examination; see Deferred and Supplemental Examinations.
Examination Schedules
For most faculties, schools and colleges, final examinations are normally conducted in December for Fall Term courses; in April/May for Winter Term and Fall/Winter Term spanned courses; and in August for Distance and Online Education Summer Term courses. Exact dates for the exam period can be found in the Academic Schedule.
The Schedule of Final Exams for Fall and Winter is made available by the Registrar’s Office approximately one month after the beginning of the term. This schedule is made available on the Registrar’s Office Website and includes finalized dates and times for each exam. Exam locations are added to the schedule at a later date. Summer Term courses, final exam details will be made available at the time of registration.
Students must remain available until all examination and test obligations have been fulfilled. Travel plans are not an acceptable reason for missing an exam.
Examination Personations
A student who arranges for another individual to undertake or write any nature of examination for and on his/her behalf, as well as the individual who undertakes or writes the examination, will be subject to discipline under the university’s Student Discipline Bylaw, which could lead to suspension or expulsion from the university. In addition, the Canadian Criminal Code treats the personation of a candidate at a competitive or qualifying examination held at a university as an offence punishable by summary conviction.
Hold Status
More details about being on Hold can be found online on the Registrar's Office website.
Students will be placed on "Hold Status" if they incur any type of outstanding obligation (either financial or otherwise) to the university or its associated faculties, schools, colleges or administrative units.
Some typical reasons for holds are:
- Program/course selection must be approved
- U1 student must transit into the Faculty of Arts or Science
- Required Major, Minor and/or Concentration declaration
- Transcripts or documents required from other institutions
- Unpaid tuition and/or other university fees
- Outstanding library books and/or fines
- Parking fines
- Pending disciplinary action
Depending on the reason for the hold, limited or no administrative or academic services will be provided to students on Hold Status until the specific obligations have been met.
Students must clear their holds prior to registration by contacting the appropriate office. Students with outstanding financial obligations to the university will not be permitted to register again until the hold has been cleared or permission to register has been obtained from the Office of the Vice-President (Administration).
Advisor and Program Holds
Students enroled in some programs are required to discuss their course selections and program status with an advisor prior to registration. Advisor and Program Holds normally only restrict registration activity; other administrative services remain available.
Students can verify whether their program requires consultation with an advisor by checking their faculty/school section of the Academic Calendar, or by viewing their Registration Time and Status in Aurora.
Graduation and Convocation
Graduation
Students may graduate from the University of Manitoba in May/June, October, and February of each year. (Convocation ceremonies are held in May/June and October only).
Students are eligible to graduate when they have completed all of the requirements for their degree program in accordance with the regulations described in the chapter General Academic Regulations and the regulations available from the general offices of their faculties and schools.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the graduation requirements of the program in which they are enrolled. Consultation with academic advisors is advised to ensure that graduation requirements are met.
Please refer to the Registrar’s Office website for Frequently asked Questions about Graduation and Convocation.
Application for Graduation
Every candidate for a degree, diploma or certificate must make formal application at the beginning of the session in which he/she expects to complete graduation requirements.
Application is to be made through Aurora Student. (Log into Aurora Student; click Enrolment and Academic Records, then Declarations, then Declare Graduation Date.)
Changing a Graduation Date
If you need to change your graduation date after you have made your declaration, you must contact the general office of your faculty, college, or school as soon as possible.
Receipt of Information about Graduation
After you have declared your graduation, you will be sent a series of e-mails to your University e-mail account, requesting you to verify your full legal name, asking you about your attendance at convocation, providing convocation information, and so on. It is imperative that you activate your University of Manitoba email account and check it regularly.
Convocation
Convocation ceremonies are held in May/June and October of each year.
February graduates are invited to attend the May/June ceremonies.
Graduating students are encouraged to attend with their families and friends because it is the one ceremonial occasion that marks the successful conclusion of their program of studies.
Graduates who wish to attend Convocation, verify their attendance at the Convocation ceremony by reserving their academic attire through the University approved supplier.
Students who, for any reason, do not attend Convocation will receive their degrees in absentia.
The Registrar’s Office will hold unclaimed parchments for a maximum of twelve months after graduation when any unclaimed parchments will be destroyed. These will include those not given at Convocation, those that were to be picked up in person but not claimed, those that were mailed but returned to the Registrar’s Office by the postal outlet or courier depot, those that were not issued due to a financial hold on a student’s records, and those that were reprinted immediately after convocation due to corrections.
It is critical that you update your address, phone number and email through Aurora whenever changes occur. Note that any changes made with the Alumni Association are not reflected in your University of Manitoba student records.
If you do not receive your parchment, it is your responsibility to follow up with the Registrar’s Office within a twelve-month period. Any requests for parchments after this time will be processed as replacements; there is a fee charged for replacement parchments.
Academic Dress
Students are responsible for making arrangements to reserve their academic attire through the University approved supplier. Rental fees apply. Details will be provided via e-mail once Convocation planning begins.
Convocation Information
Information on Convocation may be found on the Graduation/Convocation website.
Personal Information
Mailing Address
In order to receive University mail, it is essential that you to provide the Registrar’s Office with your current address. All mail will be directed to the address you provide. You may change your mailing address and phone number by accessing Aurora Student and then selecting Personal Information.
Change of Name
If you have changed your name since you were first admitted or if the name on your record is incomplete or inaccurate, official evidence of the name change or correction must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office along with a completed Request for Change of Name form. The University of Manitoba uses your full legal name on its records, transcripts, and graduation documents (a full legal name, for example, includes all names on your birth certificate - first, middle, and last - or on your study permit). Abbreviated names, Anglicized names, or initials should not be used unless they have been proven with appropriate documentation.