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The Bachelor of Arts in Health, Wellness and Sport in Society aims to develop graduates equipped with the multidisciplinary skills necessary to critically engage with the societal, ethical, and cultural dimensions of sport and wellness. With an emphasis on ethical decision-making, diversity, and inclusion, this program prepares students for leadership roles in various sport-related fields, focusing on socially responsible and sustainable practices. The BA program distinguishes itself by offering an interdisciplinary approach, rooted in the humanities and social sciences, to address contemporary issues in health, wellness, and sport. This program builds upon the Certificate in Health, Wellness, and Sport in Society and is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of the socio-cultural, political, and ethical contexts of sport. Graduates will be prepared to address complex issues such as fair play, safe sports, and equitable access, contributing positively to both local and global communities.
The Certificate in Health, Wellness and Sport in Society (CHWSS) is an interdisciplinary certificate administered by the Faculty of Arts in collaboration with the Centre for the Study of Sport and Health.
The Certificate is designed for students who wish to improve their knowledge of the social study of health, wellness and sport in their social context.
The Certificate encompasses a set of questions that engage the social, cultural, political and moral aspects of health, wellness and sport. It will be attractive to students from all three faculties.
As the Certificate draws on courses from many programs within Arts, it can easily be completed by students majoring or minoring in these disciplines, such as Anthropology, Atlantic Canada Studies, History, Religion, or Psychology, to name just a few.
Information on the application process is available on the Certificate's webpage (www.smu.ca/sportandhealth/certificate.html).
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is a well-established, foundational degree and requires the requirements listed below alongside general graduation requirements.
To major in Health, Wellness and Sport in Society, students must complete thirty-six (36) credit hours as follows:
Note:
Students taking the BA in Health, Wellness, and Sport in Society will not be eligible to enrol in the Certificate in Health, Wellness, and Sport in Society
Note: For Sport Experiential Learning (HWSS 3000) the program may require a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or Child Abuse Registry checks (CAR), or additional qualifications. Costs associated with such requirements are the responsibility of the student and evidence of such requirements must be provided before beginning Sport Experiential Learning (HWSS 3000).
Other applicable courses are posted through the Faculty of Arts web site at http://www.smu.ca/sportandhealth/certificate.html.
As noted above, students must complete 15 credit hours from among the following list of HWSS elective courses.
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