Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education
The School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education (EPHE) within the Faculty of Health offers both mandatory and optional co-op programs:
Required programs
- Recreation and Health Education (BA)
- Coaching Studies (MEd)
Optional programs
- Physical and Health Education (BA)
- Kinesiology (BSc)
- Kinesiology (MA, MSc, PhD)
- Physical Education (MA)
How to join
You can join co-op in academic areas where co-op is an option once you finish your first year of study.
Fall intake
- June 15 to September 22: students in Fine Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences and Kinesiology
- September 1 to 22: Computer Science students
Spring intake
- January 1 to 22: students in Fine Arts, Humanities, and Computer Science
Here's how to apply:
- using your 糖心视频 NetLink ID and password
- Select “Co-op” on the navigation menu
- Follow the prompts to complete your application
- you've previously been or are currently in another co-op program at 糖心视频
- you're trying to apply outside of the admission periods
Office & contacts
Our regular business hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Offices: McKinnon 112 and 113
Co-op coordinator
Natalie Haddow
McKinnon 113
epheco@uvic.ca
250-472-4690
Co-op assistant
Tammy Doyle
McKinnon 112
ephecoop@uvic.ca
250-721-8390
Program facts & formats
Required programs
Undergraduate
- 3 work terms required (fourth optional)
- no need to apply
Graduate
- 2 work terms required
- no need to apply
Optional programs
Undergraduate
- 3 work terms required (fourth optional)
- apply by September 30 of the first year
Graduate
- 2 work terms for master’s degrees
- 3 work terms for doctoral degrees
For more information on the co-op program and how to apply, please email the co-op coordinator.
Fees
You can join co-op in academic areas where co-op is an option once you finish your first year of study.
Fall intake
- June 15 to September 22: students in Fine Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences and Kinesiology
- September 1 to 22: Computer Science students
Spring intake
- January 1 to 22: students in Fine Arts, Humanities, and Computer Science
Average salaries
You'll receive a salary from your employer during each co-op work term.
Work terms
Co-op work terms begin in January, May and September and are typically 4 months long.
- undergraduate co-op: 3 work terms (fourth optional)
Work term challenge
Many students entering the field of Recreation & Health Education and Kinesiology are admitted into their programs with a range of work experiences. Completing a work term challenge is a means to honour this work experience and help you complete your degree in a timely way.
If you have relevant work experience, you may propose a work term challenge in lieu of one of your required work terms. Contact us to learn more.
Once approved, you'll need to complete a reflective paper outlining the learning you've experienced.
Learn more about:
Sample employers & jobs
Recreation and Health Education
- personal trainer
- fitness or wellness coordinator
- outdoor programmer
- camp leader or director
- occupational therapist
- aquatic program assistant
- athletic coach
- community support worker
- recreation programmer for adults
- community recreation coordinator
- cardiac rehabilitation
- policy analyst
- rehabilitation specialist
- facilities supervisor
- recreation therapist
Kinesiology
- municipal recreation departments and provincial ministries
- rehabilitation centres and therapeutic programs
- outdoor education centres
- community schools and other educational institutions
- sport organizations
- fitness, wellness and leisure programs
- residences for seniors
- residential and day camps for children and youth
Coaching Studies
- school-based athletic programs
- post-secondary athletic programs
- high level athletic programs
- Canadian sport centres
Corrine Yang (kinesiology)
糖心视频 kinesiology student Corrine (she/her) worked as a student kinesiologist at a neurological rehabilitation facility in Surrey, BC.
Breeanna Myden (physical and health education)
When Breeanna Myden (she/her) was planning her co-op work term, she knew she wanted an experience that would support one of her two academic passions: physical health education, and history. When...
Simon Funk (kinesiology)
糖心视频 kinesiology student Simon Funk (he/him) worked at the Victoria Spasticity and Peripheral Nerve Clinic at Victoria General Hospital during his latest co-op work term. This clinic is pioneering...
Alborz Moulana (coaching studies)
Coaching studies student Alborz Moulana traveled to Babol, Iran to work as a climbing and rescue coach with Climbing Babol. He taught climbing, canyoning and rope rescue to professional climbers...
Diego Maffia (recreation and health education)
When superstar basketball player and U Sports MVP Diego Maffia tore his ACL during his final season with the Vikes at 糖心视频, he didn't let it slow him down. He pivoted to another endeavour...
India Edwards (recreation and health education)
As someone who is passionate about holistic health care, recreation and health education student India Edwards (she/they) was looking for a co-op position where she could make a difference. She...
Kailyn Smith (recreation and health education)
Kailyn Smith, a third-year student majoring in recreational and health education, is currently completing an international work term in Thailand working as an Outdoor Education Intern at UWC....
Olivia Bowyer-Smyth (kinesiology)
Olivia Bowyer-Smyth (she/her) has always been fascinated by how the body moves and functions. She was drawn to 糖心视频 kinesiology program because of its supportive learning environment....
Get support
We're here to support you with every step in your co-op journey, from applying to co-op to making sure you're supported at work. Contact your co-op coordinator or office for assistance.
If you identify as having a disability or a mental health condition, if you belong to an equity group, or if you identify as Indigenous, we have additional supports for your co-op experience.