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Kinesiology
| Kinesiology 080a/b, Introduction to Psycho-motor Behaviour | |
| | Description: Fundamental concepts and theories related to movement learning and control will be introduced. The material will address many of the factors that affect the production of motor behaviour. Students will learn about the basis for movement skill and variables that can be used to improve level of skill. | | Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 280a/b | | Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students registered in Kinesiology. | | 3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours biweekly, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 088a/b, Introduction to Sport Psychology | |
| | Description: An introduction to a wide variety of skills and methods that are available to coaches and athletes to enhance participation, performance and enjoyment in a sporting or physical activity. The course will focus on how individual motivation and behaviour are affected and which skills and methods are used during coaching intervention. | | Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 288a/b | | Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students registered in Kinesiology. | | 3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours biweekly, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 202q/r/s/t, Basketball Skills | |
| | Description: The development of skilled performance in selected basketball activities as well as a study of some key principles in teaching these activities in physical education. The application of principles of biomechanics, learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations in teaching these activities. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 203q/r/s/t, Canoeing | |
| | Description: An introduction to canoeing as a physical recreation activity. Course content will include physical and psychosocial factors affecting lifelong enjoyment of canoeing, consideration of safety issues, and development and understanding of selected skills and activities such as canoe rescue, tripping, and group limitation recognition. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology, and successful completion of Kinesiology 215q/r/s/t or equivalent verified skill level in swimming. | | 30 lab/lecture hours, 0.25 course | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 204q/r/s/t, Exercise Skills | |
| | Description: An introduction to the basic knowledge and techniques essential in designing exercise programs for beginners. Students will be expected to learn and put into practice techniques used to develop muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness. | | Prerequisite(s): completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 205q/r/s/t, Football Skills | |
| | Description: The development of skilled performance in selected football activities as well as a study of some key principles in teaching these activities in physical education. The application of principles of biomechanics, learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations in teaching these activities. | | Prerequisite(s): completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 206q/r/s/t, Golf | |
| | Description: An introduction to golf as a physical recreation activity. Course content will include physical and psychosocial factors affecting lifelong enjoyment of playing golf, the development and understanding of selected skills, appropriate rules, and consideration of safety and etiquette. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. The course is designed to accommodate a diversity of skill levels. | | 30 lab/lecture hours, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 207q/r/s/t, Group Fitness Skills | |
| | Description: An introduction to fitness activities that are taught in group settings including but not limited to indoor cycling, step, box, aquatic-fitness, hi-lo aerobics, and stretch classes. Students will develop three perspectives on group fitness activities: the experience of the participant, the skills and knowledge of the instructor, and the perspective of a manager responsible for programming. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 208q/r/s/t, Ice Hockey | |
| | Description: The development of skilled performance in selected ice hockey activities as well as a study of some key principles in teaching these activities in physical education. The application of principles of biomechanics, learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations in teaching these activities. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 209q/r/s/t, Judo Skills | |
| | Description: The development of skilled performance in selected judo activities as well as a study of some key principles in teaching these activities in physical education. The application of principles of biomechanics, learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations in teaching these activities. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 210q/r/s/t, Rugby Skills | |
| | Description: The development of skilled performance in selected rugby activities as well as a study of some key principles in teaching these activities in physical education. The application of principles of biomechanics, learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations in teaching these activities. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 211q/r/s/t, Sailing | |
| | Description: An introduction to sailing as a physical recreation activity. Course content will include physical and psychosocial factors affecting lifelong enjoyment of sailing, consideration of safety and etiquette, and selected skills associated with the fundamental understanding of wind, water, and sailing boats. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology, and successful completion of Kinesiology 215q/r/s/t or equivalent verified skill level in swimming. | | 30 lab/lecture hours, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 212q/r/s/t, Alpine Skiing or Snowboarding | |
| | Description: An introduction to alpine skiing or snowboarding as a physical recreation activity. Course content will include physical and psychosocial factors affecting the lifelong enjoyment of skiing or snowboarding, consideration of safety and etiquette, equipment selection, and the development and understanding of selected skills. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. The course is designed to accommodate a diversity of skill levels | | 30 lab/lecture hours, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 213q/r/s/t, Softball Skills | |
| | Description: The development of skilled performance in selected softball activities as well as a study of some key principles in teaching these activities in physical education. The application of principles of biomechanics, learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations in teaching these activities. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 214q/r/s/t, Squash Skills | |
| | Description: The development of skilled performance in selected squash activities as well as a study of some key principles in teaching these activities in physical education. The application of principles of biomechanics, learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations in teaching these activities. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 215q/r/s/t, Swimming Skills | |
| | Description: The development of skilled performance in selected competitive swimming strokes and emergency care for an aquatic setting as well as a study of some key principles in teaching these activities in physical education. The application of principles of biomechanics, learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations in teaching these activities. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 216q/r/s/t, Tennis Skills | |
| | Description: The development of skilled performance in selected tennis activities as well as a study of some key principles in teaching these activities in physical education. The application of principles of biomechanics, learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations in teaching these activities. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 217q/r/s/t, Track and Field Skills | |
| | Description: The development of skilled performance in selected track and field activities as well as a study of some key principles in teaching these activities in physical education. The application of principles of biomechanics, learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations in teaching these activities. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 218q/r/s/t, Volleyball Skills | |
| | Description: The development of skilled performance in selected volleyball activities as well as a study of some key principles in teaching these activities in physical education. The application of principles of biomechanics, learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations in teaching these activities. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 219q/r/s/t, Wrestling Skills | |
| | Description: The development of skilled performance in selected wrestling activities as well as a study of some key principles in teaching these activities in physical education. The application of principles of biomechanics, learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations in teaching these activities. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 220q/r/s/t, Mountain Biking | |
| | Description: An introduction to mountain biking as a physical recreation activity. Course content will include physical and psychosocial factors affecting the lifelong enjoyment of mountain biking, consideration of safety and etiquette, development and understanding of selected skills including: bike repair, bike handling and thermoregulation management. | | Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 223q, if taken in 2005-06 | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. The course is designed to accommodate a diversity of skill levels | | 30 lab/lecture hours, 0.25 course | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 221q/r/s/t, Curling | |
| | Description: An introduction to curling as a physical recreation activity. Course content will include physical and psychosocial factors affecting the lifelong enjoyment of curling, consideration of safety and etiquette, equipment and attire, development and understanding of strategy, rules, selected skills and activities. | | Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 224s/t, if taken in 2004-05; Kinesiology 224s, if taken in 2005-06. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. The course is designed to accommodate a diversity of skill levels | | 30 lab/lecture hours, 0.25 course | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 222a/b, Systemic Approach to Functional Anatomy | |
| | Description: A gross anatomical description of systemic structure and function of the human body, with emphasis on musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and nervous systems. Integration between systems will be discussed using clinical examples related to sport, medicine, and physical therapy. This is an introductory level lecture course for BA program Kinesiology students. | | Antirequisite(s): Anatomy 221, Anatomy 319, Health Sciences 203a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program. Registration in the School of Kinesiology. Restricted to BA
Kinesiology students. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 laboratory hour, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 223q/r/s/t, Special Topic in Sport Skills | |
| | Description: The development of skilled performance in selected Sport Skills Topics as well as a study of some key principles in teaching these activities in physical education. The application of principles of biomechanics, learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations in teaching these activities. Contact the Kinesiology Undergraduate Office for specific sport skills topic. | | Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | 5 lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 224q/r/s/t, Special Topic in Sport Skills | |
| | Description: The development of skilled performance in selected Sport Skills Topics as well as a study of some key principles in teaching these activities in physical education. The application of principles of biomechanics, learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations in teaching these activities. Contact the Kinesiology Undergraduate Office for specific sport skills topic. | | Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | 5 lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 225q/r/s/t, Nordic Skiing | |
| | Description: An introduction to Nordic skiing as a physical recreation activity. Course content will include physical and psychosocial factors affecting the lifelong enjoyment of Nordic skiing, consideration of safety and etiquette, equipment selection and maintenance, and the development and understanding of selected skills. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. The course is designed to accommodate a diversity of skill levels | | 30 lab/lecture hours, 0.25 course | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 230a/b, Introductory Exercise Physiology | |
| | Description: The physiological basis of muscular exercise and training. The course will examine metabolic, cardiorespiratory and muscular adaptations to acute and chronic exercise. | | Prerequisite(s): Grade 12U Biology (or equivalent), Physiology 021 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of 60%. | | 3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours biweekly, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 236a/b, Introduction to Athletic Injuries | |
| | Description: Students will be introduced to the most commonly occurring activity injuries. Initial treatments, guidelines for referral, return to sport, and preventative measures will be discussed. | | Pre- or Corequisite(s): Kinesiology 222a/b or Anatomy and Biology 221. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 241a/b, Biomechanics | |
| | Description: An introduction in a qualitative as opposed to a quantitative manner to the mechanical aspects important to human movement in sport, exercise, dance, and the work place. An emphasis on the development of qualitative analytical skills using videotape technology. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | 3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours biweekly, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 250a/b, Social Foundations of Sport and Physical Activity | |
| | Description: An introduction to the sociological analysis of sport and physical activity; social development through sport; basis for involvement; consequences of success and failure. | | Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 263F/G, Canadian Sport History | |
| | Description: An historical analysis of the development of sport in Canada. Topics include methodology, recreation in French Canada, native sport, industrialization and the growth of organized sport, issues in sport, mass participation and government involvement. | | Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 271a/b, Special Topics in Kinesiology. | |
| | Description: Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered. | | Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | 3 lecture/lab/seminar hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 276a/b, Psychology of Exercise | |
| | Description: The central purpose of this course is to examine the psychological bases of exercise and physical activity. Emphasis is placed on understanding the motives and barriers underlying involvement in exercise and physical activity, the psychological benefits derived from acute and chronic involvement, the situational and personal determinants associated with failure to initiate and/or adhere to exercise and physical activity programs, the theoretical perspectives advanced to account for involvement, and intervention strategies used to stimulate and/or maintain involvement in exercise and physical activity. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 488a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 288a/b or 088a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 280a/b, Introduction to the Psycho-Motor Behavior | |
| | Description: A study of the learning and performance of motor skills, with primary emphasis given to the cognitive and motor processes underlying the learning of skills, and the factors that influence skill learning such as practice schedules and knowledge of results. | | Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 080a/b | | Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 288a/b, Introduction to Sport Psychology | |
| | Description: An introduction to the wide variety of skills and methods that are available to coaches and athletes to enhance participation, performance and enjoyment in a sporting or physical activity. The focus is on how individual motivation and behavior is affected and which skills and methods are used in intervention and development. | | Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 088a/b | | Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 290F/G, Critical Thinking in Sport Sciences | |
| | Description: The two primary objectives of the course are: i) to equip the student with the ability to distinguish between judgement and opinion; and ii) to enable the student to develop reasoning skills to make and support sound judgement on contested issues in areas of sport and physical activity. | | Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 202F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | 2 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 293F/G, Introduction to Ethics and Sport | |
| | Description: An introduction to basic moral theory and development of an understanding of moral reasoning. The course will also teach students to apply basic principles of sound moral decision-making to important ethical issues in health including: concepts of health, wellness, and illness, allocation of scarce resources, the notion of "consent". The methods of explaining/justifying moral decisions in health will be explored by surveying major philosophical approaches to ethics. | | Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 204F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 290F/G or Philosophy 020E or Philosophy 021 | | 3 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 298a/b, Introduction to Sport Management | |
| | Description: This course provides an overview of sport and organizational management from a macro perspective. Within this general thrust, emphasis will be placed on the managerial components of decision making and communicating, as well as various functions of management-planning, organizing, staffing, and evaluating. | | Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 302q/r/s/t, Basketball Coaching | |
| | Description: The theory and strategies of coaching basketball. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 202q/r/s/t. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 303q/r/s/t, Canoe Tripping | |
| | Description: The skills and knowledge necessary to lead a group on a successful wilderness canoe trip. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 203q/r/s/t | | A total of thirty lecture/lab hours per week for 1 week, 0.25 course. | | To be withdrawn January 2007. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 305q/r/s/t, Football Coaching | |
| | Description: The theory and strategies of coaching football. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 205q/r/s/t. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 308q/r/s/t, Ice Hockey Coaching | |
| | Description: The theory and strategies of coaching ice hockey. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 208q/r/s/t. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 310q/r/s/t, Rugby Coaching | |
| | Description: The theory and strategies of coaching rugby. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 210q/r/s/t. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 315q/r/s/t, Swimming Coaching | |
| | Description: The theory and strategies of coaching swimming. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 215q/r/s/t. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 316q/r/s/t, Tennis Coaching | |
| | Description: The theory and strategies of coaching tennis. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 216q/r/s/t. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 317q/r/s/t, Track and Field Coaching | |
| | Description: The theory and strategies of coaching track & field as well as organization and management of competitions. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 217q/r/s/t. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 318q/r/s/t, Volleyball Coaching | |
| | Description: The theory and strategies of coaching volleyball. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 218q/r/s/t. | | Five lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 321q/r/s/t, Special Topic in Sport Skills - Coaching | |
| | Description: The development of theory and strategies in the selected Sport Skills Topic - Coaching. Contact the Kinesiology Undergraduate Office for specific special Sport Skills Topic - Coaching because prerequisites will vary with the topic selected. | | Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | 5 lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 322q/r/s/t, Special Topic in Sport Skills - Coaching | |
| | Description: The development of theory and strategies in the selected Sport Topic - Coaching. Contact the Kinesiology Undergraduate Office for specific Special Sport Topic - Coaching because prerequisites will vary with the topic selected. | | Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology. | | 5 lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks, 0.25 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 327q/r/s/t, Adventure Experience 1 | |
| | Description: Travelling, tripping and/or touring enhance the holistic experience of a selected physical recreation activity. Appreciation of the cultural, social, and geographic setting of the activity will be fundamental to the educational experience. Contact Kinesiology for details of the specific activity being offered and associated costs for travel and expense. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of the School of Kinesiology which could include proof of necessary prerequisite skill level. | | 30 lab/lecture hours, 0.25 course | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 328q/r/s/t, Adventure Experience 2 | |
| | Description: Travelling, tripping and/or touring enhance the holistic experience of a selected physical recreation activity. Appreciation of the cultural, social, and geographic setting of the activity will be fundamental to the educational experience. Contact Kinesiology for details of the specific activity being offered and associated costs for travel and expense | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of the School of Kinesiology which could include proof of necessary prerequisite skill level. | | 30 lab/lecture hours, 0.25 course | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 329q/r/s/t, Adventure Experience 3 | |
| | Description: Travelling, tripping and/or touring enhance the holistic experience of a selected physical recreation activity. Appreciation of the cultural, social, and geographic setting of the activity will be fundamental to the educational experience. Contact Kinesiology for details of the specific activity being offered and associated costs for travel and expense. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of the School of Kinesiology which could include proof of necessary prerequisite skill level. | | 30 lab/lecture hours, 0.25 course | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 330a/b, Laboratory in Exercise Physiology | |
| | Description: This course focuses on experiments designed to highlight the physiological response to exercise and to introduce basic techniques for fitness evaluation. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 230a/b. Priority to BSc Honors Kinesiology students. | | Corequisite(s): Kinesiology 337a/b. | | 3 laboratory hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 332a/b, Research Design in Human Movement Science | |
| | Description: Introduction to basic aspects of reading, interpreting, evaluating, and presenting research in movement science. To understand the research process students will discuss and critique, (a) different quantitative and qualitative research designs employed, (b) data collection techniques in both social and biological science areas of Kinesiology, and (c) statistical and measurement concepts in the context of movement behavior. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 080a/b, Kinesiology 088a/b, Kinesiology 230a/b, Kinesiology 241a/b. | | Pre- or Corequisite(s): any half or full statistics course | | 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours biweekly, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 336a/b, An Introduction to the Practical Aspects of Athletic Injuries | |
| | Description: The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the recognition, initial assessment, care and methods of prevention of injuries commonly occurring in sport. The practical skills of methods of assessment and adhesive strapping are emphasized in the labs. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 222a/b or Anatomy 221 (or the former Anatomy 220a) or equivalent, with a minimum grade of 60%; Kinesiology 241a/b (or the former Kinesiology 240a/b) with a minimum grade of 60%; Kinesiology 236a/b with a minimum grade of 78%, and proof of recent certification in St. John's Ambulance First Aid (or equivalent) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. | | 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 337a/b, Physiology of Fitness Appraisal | |
| | Description: The scientific basis of physical fitness appraisal; the construction and the effective administration of physical fitness tests, including motor fitness, cardiovascular endurance fitness and body composition; individual fitness appraisal. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 230a/b. | | 2 lecture/tutorial hours, 2 laboratory hours, 0.5 course. | | Note: Priority to BSc(Hons) Kinesiology students. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 341a/b, Biomechanical Analysis of Physical Activity | |
| | Description: A second exposure for BA degree students to the area of Biomechanics. Emphasis is on application of fundamental principles of Biomechanics to basic human motor tasks through a laboratory experience. | | Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 343a/b, Kinesiology 353a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 241a/b. | | 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 343a/b, Biomechanical Analysis of Discrete Sport Skills | |
| | Description: A laboratory-oriented, quantitative approach to the study of jumping, striking and throwing patterns incorporated into various sports. | | Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 341a/b | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 241a/b, Anatomy 221 or Kinesiology 222a/b. Priority to BSc Honors Kinesiology students. | | 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 347a/b, A Survey of Physical Growth and Motor Development | |
| | Description: An examination of the principles and processes of human physical growth and motor development from birth to maturity. Attention will focus on physical-structural growth, age and sex-associated variation in growth and performance, biologic maturation, and the relationship of these to motor-development/performance during infancy, childhood and adolescence. | | Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 341a/b | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of second year Kinesiology or permission of Kinesiology. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 353a/b, Biomechanical Analysis of Human Locomotion | |
| | Description: A laboratory-oriented, quantitative approach to the study of activities of a cyclic or repetitive nature by which individuals propel themselves overground or through water. | | Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 341a/b | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 241a/b, Anatomy 221 or Kinesiology 222a/b. Priority to BSc Honors Kinesiology students. | | 3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 360a/b, Exercise Biochemistry | |
| | Description: A study of human exercise biochemistry with attention given to the major biochemical pathways and their control as they relate to acute and chronic responses and adaptations to exercise. | | Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students registered in the School of Kinesiology; Physiology 021 or equivalent; Kinesiology 230a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | Note: This course is taught by the School of Kinesiology. It does not fulfill any of the requirements for modules offered by the Department of Biochemistry. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 362F/G, History of the Olympic Movement | |
| | Description: To expand the student's awareness of: (1) the history of the Modern Olympic Games, (2) their function in the contemporary world, (3) the persistent problems and issues encountered over time, and (4) the research opportunities associated with their study. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of second year in Kinesiology or permission of Kinesiology. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 363F/G, Sport and the Body in Western Culture | |
| | Description: A survey history of sport and the body in Western culture from the earliest human experience to the present; an analysis of the cause and effect, form and function of sport, physical education and the body in the heritage of Western peoples. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of second year Kinesiology, or permission of Kinesiology. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 371a/b, Special Topics in Kinesiology. | |
| | Description: Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of second year Kinesiology. | | 3 lecture/lab/demonstration hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 377F/G, The Canadian Sport System | |
| | Description: The central purpose of this course is to examine current issues in the sport, physical activity and recreation systems in Canada. An overview of Canada's sport system will be presented, including, governments and sport (federal, provincial and municipal), sport and education, national sports organizations and commercial/professional sport and recreation. | | Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 471b, if taken in 2003-04, 2004-05, or 2005-06 | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 250a/b, 263F/G | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 378F/G, Sport in Literature | |
| | Description: A study of sport as portrayed through works of fiction, non-fiction, short stories and poetry whose central focus is sport. The principal aim of the course is to examine the nature and significance of sport through a survey of sport literature with an emphasis on the novel. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 178E | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of second year of Kinesiology. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 381F/G, Psychomotor Learning and Performance | |
| | Description: This course examines the learning and performance of psychomotor skills. First the relationship between learning and performance is considered. Then some of the variables that influence learning and performance are examined. These variables include modelling visual information, knowledge of results, practice schedules and mental imagery. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 080a/b or Kinesiology 280a/b. | | 2 lecture hours, 1 laboratory hour, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 388a/b, The Psychology of Sport | |
| | Description: The central purpose of this course is to explore individual human behavior in a physical activity and sports context. Emphasis will be placed on understanding psychological concepts which are pertinent to the field of sport and physical activity. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 088a/b, or Kinesiology 288a/b | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 390F/G, Philosophy of Sport | |
| | Description: An introduction to the philosophy of sport and physical activity as aspects of human culture. This course entails a philosophical analysis of current issues in the areas of metaphysics and axiology. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of second year Kinesiology, or permission of Kinesiology. | | 1 lecture hour, 2 seminar hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 398F/G, Human Resource Management in Sport | |
| | Description: This course examines the organizational behaviour and management of human resources in sport and recreation. Topics include attitudes and motivation of individuals, and the organizational processes of job design, performance appraisal, power, and conflict resolution. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 298a/b | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 399a/b, Sport Marketing | |
| | Description: Sport is a market driven industry. Managers cannot successfully operate in the industry without a thorough understanding of the marketing concept and its linkage between customers and products. This course focuses on the strategic sport marketing planning process, the sport consumer, market research and strategies, and the elements of the marketing mix. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 298a/b | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 409a/b, Strategy and Tactics in Sport | |
| | Description: Sport strategy and tactics are examined from the point of view of "control", focusing upon the notions of controlling time, space, uncertainty, one's adversary and one's self. An effort is made to explain the scientific bases for various tactics (when appropriate) and to show communality of tactics utilized among different sports. | | Prerequisite(s): One level II activity course or equivalent or permission of Kinesiology. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 410a, Introduction to Coaching | |
| | Description: The course provides students with an exposure to the application of theoretical aspects of sport philosophy, administration, physiology, training, skill refinement and psychology to coaching. In addition, the students will hear from experienced coaches about different ways of coaching to understand the art of this profession. This course must be taken in conjunction with the course Kinesiology 411y to give the students the exposure to practical coaching and to allow the application of class contents in the field. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 410y. | | Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology | | Corequisite(s): Kinesiology 411y. | | Recommended Courses: Kinesiology 230a/b, Kinesiology 241a/b, Kinesiology 288a/b or 088a/b. Basic computer knowledge (word processing, data processing, internet) desirable. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 411y, Coaching Practice | |
| | Description: The course provides students with the opportunity to experience hands on coaching. It puts into practice the theory learned in Kinesiology 410a. Students will select a competitive sport team with which to work, under the supervision of a team associate and the 411y course instructors. | | Corequisite(s): Kinesiology 410y. | | 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 430F/G, Exercise Physiology: Muscle | |
| | Description: This course will focus on the structure and function of skeletal muscle with a particular emphasis on muscle plasticity and the adaptive response to excercise. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 230a/b | | Corequisite(s): Kinesiology 432a/b. | | 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course. | | Note: Priority to BSc(Hon) Kinesiology students. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 432a/b, Physiology of Exercise | |
| | Description: A study of the response and regulation of the human cardiovascular, respiratory and metobolic systems to acute and chronic exercise. | | Antirequisite(s): Physiology 442a/b | | Prerequisite(s): Physiology 021 or equivalent, Kinesiology 230a/b | | 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course. | | Note: Priority to BSc(Hon) Kinesiology students. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 433a/b, Physiology of Exercise Training | |
| | Description: Investigation of current knowledge of the prescription and the physiological effects of training, with emphasis on aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, strength training, environmental aspects, ergogenic aids and diet. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 230a/b , Kinesiology 432a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | Note: Priority to BSc(Hon) Kinesiology students. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 436a/b, Advanced Topics in Athletic Injuries | |
| | Description: Complex injuries, injuries of overuse and injuries not commonly seen in sports are examined in lectures. Working knowledge of these injuries is provided through laboratory experiences and clinical assignments that emphasize methods of assessment and rehabilitative skills. This course is designed as a second-level course to complement Kinesiology-336a.b. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 336a/b. | | Corequisite(s): Kinesiology 485y. | | (Restricted to students in the Athletic Therapy Concept.) | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 439a/b, Exercise Nutrition | |
| | Description: This course investigates the important food/food components for individuals involved in chronic (regular) exercise programs and/or competition, i.e., athletes. The focus is on understanding how dietary needs are affected by regular, vigorous physical activity and the mechanisms responsible for any performance enhancement/decrement resulting from the supplementation of specific foods or food components. | | Antirequisite(s): Foods & Nutrition 439a/b; Kinesiology 472a/b "Sport Nutrition" offered in 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03 academic years. | | Prerequisite(s): Physiology 021 or equivalent, and Kinesiology 230a/b. Recommended: Foods and Nutrition 373b (Nutrition for a Physically Active Lifestyle). | | 3 hours per week, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 443, Senior Bioscience Research Project | |
| | Description: The course is intended to provide a major laboratory course in experimental Kinesiology. The course involves laboratory research, instruction and communication in science. | | Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students in fourth year BSc Honors Kinesiology, permission of the instructor. | | Corequisite(s): Kinesiology 432a/b. | | 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 456a/b, Cognitive Ergonomics | |
| | Description: Cognitive ergonomics is concerned with mental processes, such as perception, memory, reasoning, and motor response, as they affect interactions among humans and other elements of a system. Relevant topics include mental workload, skilled performance, human error, work stress, risk perception, and Kansei engineering as these may relate to human-system design. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 356a/b or the former Kinesiology 441a/b | | 3 hours, 0.5 course | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 459a/b, Sport and the Law | |
| | Description: A survey of legal issues in sport related to teachers, coaches, athletes, trainers and administrators. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of third year Honors Kinesiology program (old) or Honors Specialization in Kinesiology (new). | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 460F/G, Comparative and International Sport | |
| | Description: This course examines different national sport, physical activity and recreation systems in cultural perspective, along with the study of selected issues in international sport. | | Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 473a/b (Special Topics in Kinesiology; 1998 to 2001 inclusive) | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 250a/b | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 468a/b, Social Issues in Sport | |
| | Description: A varying analysis of significant social issues impinging upon the conduct and presentation of contemporary North American sport. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 250a/b, with a minimum grade of 70%, oe permission of Kinesiology. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 469F/G, Special Topics in Kinesiology | |
| | Description: Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Kinesiology Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of School of Kinesiology. | | 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 470F/G, Special Topics in Kinesiology | |
| | Description: Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Kinesiology Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of School of Kinesiology. | | 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 471a/b, Special Topics in Kinesiology. | |
| | Description: Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of Kinesiology. | | 3 lecture/lab/demonstration hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 472a/b, Special Topics in Kinesiology | |
| | Description: Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topics and course description will be available at the Undergraduate Program Office. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of Kinesiology. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 473a/b, Special Topics In Kinesiology | |
| | Description: Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description will be available at the Undergraduate Program Office. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of Kinesiology. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 474a/b, Physiology of Activity and Ageing | |
| | Description: Guidelines and benefits of physical activity programs for older adults will be the focus. Physiological responses to acute and chronic exercise in older adults will be examined, including studies of cardiorespiratory fitness and strength, and the influence of physical activity on diseases of older adults. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 230a/b. Kinesiology 337a/b is recommended. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 476F/G, Advanced Topics in Exercise Psychology | |
| | Description: Psychology establishes a framework for understanding human nature and behavior. This course examines selected topics in exercise psychology by considering pertinent journal articles related to each topic. A major emphasis is on understanding how experiments are designed and conducted and how the findings are analyzed and interpreted. | | Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 472a/b (2004-05 and 2005-06) | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 276a/b, Kinesiology 332a/b | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 482a/b, Perceptual-Motor Performance/Learning | |
| | Description: This course examines the information processing abilities of human beings and the factors which influence such abilities insofar as they alter the speed and accuracy of decision-making. Application of this information to perceptual-motor skill learning and sport performance will be considered. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 280a/b or Kinesiology 080a/b. Kinesiology 381a/b is recommended. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 485y, Field Experience in Athletic Therapy | |
| | Description: This course provides students with the opportunity to put theory into practice within the sport system available at Western. Students will work closely with athletic teams in assigned areas and under course- instructor supervision. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 336a/b. | | Corequisite(s): Kinesiology 436a/b. | | 3 lecture/seminar hours, 0.5 course. | | (Restricted to students in the Athletic Therapy Concept.) | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 491F/G, Independent Study in Kinesiology | |
| | Description: Reading and discussion on selected topics in Kinesiology agreed upon through consultation between the student and the supervising professor. All fourth year honors Kinesiology students and, in some cases third year students, are eligible to enrol, subject to Faculty procedural guidelines and approval. | | Prerequisite(s): Registration in fourth year Honors Kinesiology program (old) or Honors Specialization in Kinesiology (new) and permission of Kinesiology. | | 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 492F/G, Independent Study in Kinesiology | |
| | Description: Reading and discussion on, or field experience in, selected topics in Kinesiology agreed upon through consultation between the student and the supervising professor. All fourth year honors Kinesiology students and, in some cases third year students, are eligible to enrol, subject to Faculty procedural guidelines and approval. | | Prerequisite(s): Registration in fourth year Honors Kinesiology program (old) or Honors Specialization in Kinesiology (new) and permission of Kinesiology. | | 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 493F/G, Morality and Sport | |
| | Description: A seminar enquiry into morality and ethics as these apply to sport. Competition, rules, doping, gender equity, violence and cheating are some concepts examined. Theories of justification for fair play and good sport are explored. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 390F/G or permission of Kinesiology. | | 2 seminar hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 494a/b/y, Field Experience in Kinesiology | |
| | Description: This course provides 4th year Honors students the opportunity to gain experience applying their theoretical knowledge in a community setting. The experience includes the full range of elements that comprise the partners' operations. Students will be required to attend tutorial or seminar sessions. | | Prerequisite(s): Registration in the 4th Year Honors program in Kinesiology (old) or Honors Specialization in Kinesiology (new). Specific location requirements may vary. Check with the School of Kinesiology for details. | | Minimum of 65 practicum contact hours and 7 seminar hours over the 13 or 26 weeks, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 496, Kinesiology Internship | |
| | Description: Students will participate in a placement in an area broadly related to the field of Kinesiology. The internship is developed/organized/planned together with the student, on-site supervisor, and faculty course instructor. A paper and work log are required components of the course. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of 3 years of the BA/BSc Honors Specialization in Kinesiology. | | 1.0 course | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 496w/x, Kinesiology Internship (Accelerated) | |
| | Description: Students will participate in a placement in an area broadly related to the field of Kinesiology. The internship is developed/organized/planned together with the student, on-site supervisor, and faculty course instructor. A paper and work log are required components of the course. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of 3 years of the BA/BSc Honors Specialization in Kinesiology. | | 1.0 course | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 497, Kinesiology Internship | |
| | Description: Students will participate in a placement in an area broadly related to the field of Kinesiology. The internship is developed/organized/planned together with the student, on-site supervisor, and faculty course instructor. A paper and work log are required components of the course. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of 3 years of the BA/BSc Honors Specialization in Kinesiology. | | 1.0 course | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 497w/x, Kinesiology Internship (Accelerated) | |
| | Description: Students will participate in a placement in an area broadly related to the field of Kinesiology. The internship is developed/organized/planned together with the student, on-site supervisor, and faculty course instructor. A paper and work log are required components of the course. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of 3 years of the BA/BSc Honors Specialization in Kinesiology. | | 1.0 course | | back to top |
| Kinesiology 498a/b, Field Experience in Sport Management | |
| | Description: Field experience in managerial activities in a sport/recreation organization selected by the student and approved by the instructor, who meet weekly to discuss the experiences and to examine current issues in sport management. Includes an introduction to microcomputers. A comprehensive report is required at the end of the term. | | Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 398F/G and 399a/b. | | 2 lecture hours (Additional Field experience TBA), 0.5 course. | | back to top |
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