Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education
Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education (EPHE) Co-op offers both mandatory and optional programs, as follows:
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)
- Leisure Service Administration (MA)
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
Co-op students pay a co-op tuition fee for each work term. It's free to join co-op and attend the preparation course—you'll pay your tuition fee after you secure a co-op work term.
You'll pay your fees according to the same tuition fee deadlines as regular course fees.
Fees per work term for undergraduate students:
- domestic students: $776.20
- international students: $1,510.16
Fees per work term for graduate students:
- domestic students: $776.20
- international students: $976.27
Note that the graduate co-op tuition fee is different than the graduate installment fee. If you are a grad student and register for a co-op work term, during that term, you'll pay:
- the grad co-op program fee
- the grad ancillary fees
If you register for a course (e.g. thesis 596 or 598) and a co-op work term in the same term, during that term, you'll pay:
- the grad co-op program tuition fee
- the course tuition fee
- the grad ancillary fees
Questions about co-op tuition fees? Email us or call 250-721-7032 for assistance.
Average salaries
You'll receive a salary from your employer during each co-op work term. Co-op salaries vary according to many factors, including:
- your previous work experience
- the industry you're working in
- the responsibilities of your co-op job
Here is an average monthly salary for a full-time work term:
- Recreation and Health Education: $2,989.20
- Kinesiology: $2,582.05
- Coaching Studies: $3,772.33
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
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.