Overview/Entrance Requirements

The Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation in the Community (SPARC) certificate program provides in-depth meaningful and relevant non-credit professional development (PD) programming along with university courses related to physical activity, sport, recreation, fitness, health and wellness, all delivered with Indigenous perspectives, worldviews and teachings and adapted for delivery in the community.

Effective Summer 2022: The SPARC certificate program consists of 237 contact hours with combined non-credit professional development instruction and for UM credit introductory experiential learning courses. Courses for the cohorts may be delivered at either an Urban or Northern/Rural location.

Selection Process

Completed applications will be assessed in the order they are received. Applicants for the certificate program will be assessed on the following admissions criteria. Note that the selection process for northern/rural cohorts will be determined in consultation with the partner organization who is sponsoring the SPARC program.

Application and Admission Criteria – Recent Graduates

1. A minimum average of 63-69.9% over three Grade 12 S or U credits

2. One credit of Grade 12 S or U English with a minimum grade of 60%

3. Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident

Application and Admission Criteria – Mature Applicants (over 21 years of age)

1. Must be 21 years of age or older by September 30 for classes starting in September, January 31 for classes starting in January, May 1 for classes starting in May, and July 1 for classes starting in July.

2. Must have limited experience at college or university (fewer than 24 credit hours).

3. May or may not meet the regular academic requirements of the program.

4. Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident

Information on the next cohort intake and admission date, entrance requirements and descriptions of the student categories may available by contacting the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management General Office.

Degree Requirements

Effective Summer 2022: The SPARC Cohort consists of the following Professional Development and University Courses: the PD courses are required, and two of three university courses make up the core, with an elective chosen from a list of introductory and/or experiential learning courses.

Course List

Course	Title	Hours
Non-Credit Professional Development Courses - Required (120 hours)
PHED 0110	Safety in the Community	5
PHED 0120	Activity and Program Planning	8
PHED 0130	Living Mino-Pimatisiwin	8
FKRM University Credit Courses (117 hours)
PHED 3770	Indigenous Games and Activities	3
REC 3770	Indigenous Perspectives on Land-Based Education	3
FKRM Elective (see lists below):
Experiential Learning Courses (ELC)
PHED 2710	Human Movement Principles	3
PHED 2742	Group Fitness and Leadership	3
PHED 3122	Developmental Games and Activities	3
PHED 3722	Coaching Theory and Practice	3
PHED 3760	Diverse Populations Mentorship	3
REC 2130	Introduction to Outdoor and Land-Based Recreation	3
Theory (TH) and On-line (OL) Courses
KPER 1200	Physical Activity, Health and Wellness	3
KPER 2200	Planning Principles	3
REC 4770	Indigenous Recreation and Well-Being	3

Note: Undergraduate course descriptions can be found here.

Students seeking the credential must pass all three non-credit PD courses and achieve a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.0 for the three KRM university courses to graduate with the SPARC Certificate. Students may repeat a course in order to achieve the minimum requirements for the certificate.

This program normally takes a minimum of 12 months to complete. Students will have up to 4 years from the initial start date (first term of enrolment) to complete the program. Note: Northern/rural cohorts may have a more condensed delivery format (e.g., 6 months), depending on resources and needs of the community.

Courses

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 List

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 List

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:

1. 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,
2. 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

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

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:

Grade Point Average

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