Health and Physical Education - Senior

For OCT-certified educators looking to obtain their Three-Session Specialist qualification in Health and Physical Education:

Please note that the Health and Physical Education Senior ABQ (Schedule A) and the Health and Physical Education Intermediate/Senior Part 1 AQ (Schedule D) are considered equivalent.

Both above mentioned courses allow for different entry-points into the Three-Session Specialist qualification in Health and Physical Education.

By successfully completing either the Senior ABQ or the Intermediate/Senior Part 1 AQ, you would be eligible to proceed in taking the Health and Physical Education Intermediate/Senior Part 2 AQ, followed by the Health and Physical Education Intermediate/Senior Specialist AQ.

For more information, please visit the OCT’s “Pre-Requisites for Admission to Additional Qualifications” web page, and more specifically, Schedule D – Part II, linked here.

1. Certificate of Qualification:
Must be a registered member of the Ontario College of Teachers.

2. Post-Secondary Education:

Must hold an acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications.

3. 2 Full University Degree Credits in the Subject:
Official transcript(s) showing proof of successful completion of a minimum of 2.0 university degree credits in Kinesiology or related subject.

OR

Intermediate Basic Qualification in Health and Physical Education in lieu of 2.0 university degree credits.

Note: Relevant experience will no longer be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE:

1.0 university degree credits is the equivalent to 1 full year course, or, 2 half-year courses.

Successful completion is a final grade of C-

Upon successful completion of the course, a recommendation will be sent to the Ontario College of Teachers.