Department of Health and Physical Education
Jill Parnell, PhD
Acting Chair
Email: jparnell@mtroyal.ca
Administrative Assistant to the Chair
Phone: 403.440.6507
Email: esanderson@mtroyal.ca
Physical Literacy — Program Coordinator
Nadine Van Wyk, PhD
Phone: 403.440.5147
Email: nvanwyk@mtroyal.ca
Admission and advising information
External applicants
If you are an external applicant and require information regarding the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education — Physical Literacy admission requirements and process contact:
Admissions and Recruitment Office
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3E 6K6
Phone: 403.440.5000 — Option 5
Toll-free: 1.877.440.5001
Email: aro@mtroyal.ca
Current MRU student
If you are a current MRU student in another program or Open Studies, please contact:
MRU Academic Advising Services
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3E 6K6
Room: C109
Phone: 403.440.6222
Email: advising@mtroyal.ca
Please include your name, student ID, program goal, and phone number.
To book an appointment, call or visit our office during office hours, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Current BHPE — Physical Literacy student
For students who have accepted a seat in the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education — Physical Literacy program please contact:
Academic Advising and Practicum Coordination
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3E 6K6
Room: U241
Academic advising
Lindsey Wynder
Academic Advisor
Email: hpedadvising@mtroyal.ca
An online or in person appointment is available for Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership, Physical Literacy and Sport Recreation Management students to ensure you're on track with your courses.
Practicum advising
Gisèle Marcoux
Academic Advisor and Practicum Coordinator
Email: hpedpracticum@mtroyal.ca or athletic.therapy@mtroyal.ca
An online or in person advising appointment is available for Athletic Therapy students and all students for practicum related questions.