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1929
~ The gymnasium is built on the site now occupied by the Buchanan
Tower. The first instruction in Physical Education is given
by W. Gordon Brandreth to students in their Teacher Training
year. This instruction is taken on a non-credit, voluntary
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1936
~ A division of Physical Education is formed to provide a
voluntary program of P.E. and Intramurals. Maury Van Vliet
and Gertrude Moore are appointed as directors for men and
women, respectively. |
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1946
~ The Department of Physical Education, now a unit of the
Faculty of Arts and Science, offers the first courses leading
to the four-year degree of B.P.E., the first such degree to
be established in Western Canada, and the third in Canada.
All first and second year students begin taking Physical Education
courses as a requirement of graduation with a bachelor's degree
from UBC; a wide range of elective courses is offered, largely
in individual sport and dance. |
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1947
~ Robert Osborne is Department Head, and Marian Henderson
is chair of the Women's Department (continued to 1954). Full-time
faculty now consists of Jean Solter, Isobel Clay, H. Douglas
Whittle, Jack Pomfret, and Albert Laithwaite. |
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1949
~ Graduation of the first B.P.E. class, including the first
of many returning WW II servicemen and women who enroll under
a federal program of subsidized post-secondary education for
veterans. Forty-three graduates are eagerly welcomed into
a post-war society asking for trained physical educators in
Schools and Universities. |
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1952
~ The Department of Physical Education becomes the School
of Physical Education. It is still part of the Faculty of
Arts and Science, but now has greater autonomy. Robert Osborne
becomes Director. |
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1956
~ With the closure of Vancouver Normal School, the Faculty
of Education at UBC expands to offer full degree programs,
including several undergraduate courses in Physical Education.
Some faculty members in the Education programs receive joint
appointments in the School. |
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1958
~ The School of Physical Education begins the first Canadian
graduate program in Physical Education, with courses offered
for the Degree of Master of Physical Education; the program
is chaired by Maxwell Howell. The first graduates receive
their degree in 1960; many continue with doctoral studies
and are appointed to prominent positions in Canadian universities.
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1963
~ The School moves from the Faculty of Arts and Science to
the Faculty of Education. The curriculum undergoes significant
changes, evolving into two programs: one for those primarily
interested in teaching, and the other for those wishing to
study the scientific aspects of Physical Education in greater
depth. |
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1969
~ Graduation of the first class with a Degree of Bachelor
of Recreation Education, following the 1960 name change to
School of Physical Education and Recreation. These graduates
are the first in a long line of UBC graduates moving into
rapidly expanding recreation and leisure programs in BC communities.
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1969
~ Graduation of the first class with a Degree of Bachelor
of Recreation Education, following the 1960 name change to
School of Physical Education and Recreation. These graduates
are the first in a long line of UBC graduates moving into
rapidly expanding recreation and leisure programs in BC communities
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~ The Robert F. Osborne Centre Units 1 and 2 were completed.
The new recreation facility housed five gymnasiums, two classrooms,
faculty offices and changing facilities. It would become the
central hub for recreation and physical education classes in
the coming years. |
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1978
~ Robert Osborne retires after 33 years as Director of the
School. He is succeeded by Robert Morford (B.P.E. 1956). |
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1979
~ The UBC Sports Medicine Clinic opens in John Owen Pavilion.
The first of its kind in Canada, this joint venture between
the School and the Faculty of Medicine becomes a world-renowned
leader in this important new field of study and practice.
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1985
~ The Bachelor of Recreation Education begins a four-year
phase out period as part of University financial restraint.
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1987
~ Radical curricular changes are approved for B.P.E. degree,
reflecting major changes in career aspirations of graduates
since degree was first implemented; seven program choices
are available to entering students and performance requirements
are drastically reduced. |
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1990
~ Robert Schutz (B.P.E. 1961) replaces Robert Morford as Director
of the School. |
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1993
~ School of Physical Education and Recreation name changed
to School of Human Kinetics. |
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1996
~ Michael Houston replaces Robert Schutz as Director of the
School of Human Kinetics. Michael Houston becomes the first
Director to not graduate from UBC as well as the first director
to have a first name other than "Robert". |
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1999
~ Director Houston left The School to take a leadership role
at the University of Virginia Tech. He is replaced on an interim
basis by Dr. Robert Schutz. |
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2000
~ UBC President Dr. Martha Piper authors Trek 2000. Trek 2000
is the University of British Columbia's strategic vision for
the 21st century. The Trek 2000 Web site provides information
on Trek's principles, goals, strategies, and implementation.
This document serves as the template for many of the present
academic and community-based interests and initiatives found
in The School. |
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2001
~ Dr. Peter Crocker becomes the fifth Director of The School
of Human Kinetics. |
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2004
- Dr. Robert Sparks becomes the sixth Director of
the School of Human Kinetics. |
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