2018-2019 Calendar Proof

2018-2019 Calendar Proof

KIN

KINESIOLOGY

General Information

KIN 1001 is considered to be a prerequisite or co requisite to all other Kinesiology (KIN) and Recreation (RSS) courses for students enrolled in one of the degree programs offered by the Faculty of Kinesiology.

Recreation and Sports Studies (RSS) courses are grouped together and listed in their own section of this calendar.

Unless otherwise stated, prerequisite shall mean a D or better in the prerequisite course.

Note: See beginning of Section H for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.

POLICY ON NON-FACULTY OF KINESIOLOGY STUDENTS TAKING KIN AND/OR RSS COURSES

Due to the extensive number of KIN and RSS courses full with a waitlist, and to the highly competitive nature of upper-year admissions, the number of KIN and RSS credit hours that a student not registered in a degree program offered by the Faculty of Kinesiology may register for is limited. Students not registered in a degree program offered by the Faculty of Kinesiology, and wishing to register for KIN and/or RSS courses shall be governed by the following:

1. A student not registered in a degree program offered by the Faculty of Kinesiology must have permission of the course instructor to register in any KIN and RSS course.
2. Normally, all students must have successfully completed all required pre-requisites to a KIN or RSS course prior to admission to KIN and RSS courses. Waiver of prerequisites is permissible only with consent of the Instructor.
3. In all KIN and RSS courses students registered in a degree program offered by the Faculty of Kinesiology will be given priority.
4. Normally, KIN 1001 shall be restricted to students in the degree programs offered by the Faculty of Kinesiology.
5. Normally, KIN 1001 is the pre-requisite to all 2000, 3000 and 4000 level KIN and RSS courses.
6. Normally, students not registered in a degree program offered by the Faculty of Kinesiology shall be limited to twelve (12) credit hours of KIN/RSS courses.

ACTIVITY COURSES

Basic Activity Labs (1 ch):

KIN 2603 / Swimming (must pass entry level test) (A)
KIN 2613 / Pilates
KIN 2614 / Yoga
KIN 2615-19 / (Determined by Faculty)
KIN 2625-29 / (Determined by Faculty)
KIN 2673 / HIGH FIVE
KIN 2623 / Basketball
KIN 2693 / Fitness
KIN 2701 / Golf (A)
KIN 2723 / Ice Hockey
KIN 2733 / Badminton (A)
KIN 2751 / Soccer (A)
KIN 2783 / Volleyball (A)
KIN 2793 / Weight Training (A)
KIN 2802 / Wrestling (A)
KIN 2883 / Wall Climbing (A)

Advanced Activity Labs (2 ch) (Prerequisite: the 2000 level activity):

KIN 3523 / Communications Skills
KIN 3623 / Basketball (A)
KIN 3723 / Ice Hockey (A)
KIN 3783 / Volleyball (A)

KIN 1001 Introduction to Kinesiology 3 ch (3C 1T) [W]

This course is designed as a thematic introduction to the academic discipline of Kinesiology. The course surveys the basic concepts, theories and analytical methods of Kinesiology and their application to the study of human movement in recreation, sport, exercise and physical activity. Weekly sessions include three lectures and one tutorial. KIN 1001 is restricted to students registered in the Faculty of Kinesiology.

KIN 2032 Introduction to Sport and Leisure

Psychology 3 ch (3C) [W]

Provides an introduction into the psychological influence of sport, physical activity, and leisure on the individual. Current social psychological theory about sport, physical activity and leisure behaviour will be examined through a wide variety of sport, leisure, and exercise psychology topics.

KIN 2051 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 4 ch (3C 1.5L)

Covers principles and procedures for the recognition and management of injuries and disorders in physical activity, athletics and sport programs. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: BIOL 1711.

KIN 2062 Introductory Biomechanics 3 ch (3C)

This is an introductory course covering the anatomical factors and physical laws that govern human movement. The course focuses on quantitative techniques for analysis of full-body and multi-segment human motions, and the force systems that cause and resist these motions. Students will gain the necessary background and skills for understanding and applying biomechanical concepts in practice, by developing the skills required to translate problems in human movement into a biomechanical framework for quantitative analysis, and applying biomechanical concepts to solve problems in the rehabilitation and sport sciences. Prerequisite: BIOL 1711, and MATH 1003 or MATH 1503

KIN 2072 Introduction to Motor Control and Learning 3 ch (3C)

Introduces the student to the principles of motor skill acquisition and performance as well as the conditions that influence these processes. Topics include information processing, attention, perception, decision-making, motor programs, and feedback. The role of motivation, anxiety, concentration, observational learning and mental practice in motor performance and learning will be examined. Practical applications for sport, physical activity, industry, and the performing arts will be discussed. Lectures only.

KIN 2082 Introductory Exercise Physiology 3 ch (3C)This is a course in applied human physiology that focuses on developing a conceptual model to explain how the nervous, muscular, metabolic and cardiorespiratory systems function together to allow human movement. In this course the student will examine the cellular and systemic changes that take place within the body during the performance of physical work in a variety of modalities, intensities and durations. Prerequisite: C grade or better in BIOL 2721 Human Physiology II. Note: Credit will not be given for both KIN 2082 and KIN 3081.

KIN 2093 Introduction to Philosophy of Kinesiology 3 ch (3C) [W]

This course will conduct a philosophical analysis in to the nature of sport, exercise, and recreation by asking questions about the fundamental value and purpose of these activities. Prerequisite: KIN 1001 or consent of the instructor.

KIN 2160 Laboratory Methods in Kinesiology 3 ch (3L)

This laboratory based course introduces the student to the basic laboratory techniques and methods for the collection of kinesiological data. Experienced will be gained through a series of laboratory sessions in each of the exercise science disciplines (motor control, exercise physiology and biomechanics, sport psychology). Instruction pertaining to the application of the introduced techniques will accompany each laboratory session.

KIN 3001 Introduction to Research Methods in

Kinesiology 3 ch (3C)

Introduces basic concepts in research methods and experimental design relevant to the area of kinesiology including recreation and leisure studies. It is also designed to create a better understanding of the principles, concepts, terminology, and instruments used in measurement and analysis in the various sub-domains of kinesiology. The course will focus on the scientific method, with both quantitative and qualitative research being discussed. Topics include: different methods of knowledge, strategies of discovery, ethical issues, observation (systematic and self-report observational methods), measurement (reliability, validity, objectivity), experimental design (randomized and non-randomized designs, survey design and subject selection), and data analysis (descriptive and inferential statistics). Finally, research reporting and the A.P.A. format will also be examined. Prerequisites: STAT 2263 or STAT 2264 or equivalent.

KIN 3031 Exercise Psychology 3 ch (3C) [W]

An introduction to the study of behaviour in the exercise environment. The course will focus on how psychological factors effect physical performance, how exercise effects psychological development, and on the development of strategies to encourage exercise participation. Prerequisite: KIN 2032 or consent of instructor.

KIN 3032 Sports Psychology 3 ch (3C) [W]

Examines how the principles of psychology are applied in the sport setting to enhance performance. Involves an analysis of the current findings in psychological research into sport with special attention to personality theory, imagery, goal setting, cohesiveness, and spectator behaviour. The course will be based on theoretical considerations and will involve a practical component. Prerequisite: KIN 2032 or consent of the instructor.

KIN 3041 Disability Awareness 3 ch (3C)

This course aims to introduce students to the issues and challenges faced by persons with disabilities by exploring: disability concepts from a social, medical and political perspective; the impacts of disability on the person, family unit and labor force; disability issues in movement activities, from daily living to sport and recreation skills. Disability awareness training includes an introduction to appropriate terminology, knowledge of specific disorders that cause disability, and experience working with disabled individuals in the community.

KIN 3061 Advanced Biomechanics 4 ch (3C 2T) [W]

Examines, through lecture and laboratory experiences, the theoretical and applied aspects of the biomechanics of human performance. Prerequisite: C grade or better in KIN 2062.

KIN 3093 Ethics and Kinesiology 3 ch (3C) [W]

This course examines the fundamental principles of ethics, and their application to selected ethical issues in sport, recreation, exercise and other dimensions within kinesiology. Through intensive reading, open dialogue, critical reflection, and writing, students will be challenged to develop their philosophic ability, knowledge, and skills in evaluating an ethical dimension of relevant issues. Prerequisite: Students must have completed at least 27 credit hours of their degree program.

KIN 3131 Psychological Intervention in Sport

and Exercise 3 ch (3C) [W] (A)

Introduction to psychological consulting in the areas of sport and exercise. The course will provide the student with the basic knowledge needed to develop mental skills training programs and will introduce practitioner-athlete consulting process. Prerequisites: KIN 2032, KIN 3032, or KIN 3031, or consent of instructor.

KIN 3161 Human Factors in Ergonomic Design 3ch (3C) [W]

This course introduces the physical, biomechanical psycho-social and cognitive demands on workers in both office and industrial settings. Through lectures, student projects and review of current research, the role of proper human factors as a component of the improvement of health and well-being of the worker are explored. The understanding of human physical and psychological capabilities and limitations are incorporated in proper ergonomic design of the workplace environment.

KIN 3166 Cognitive Aspects of Human Performance 3ch (3C)

This course will examine the cognitive processes that underlay human performance. Mental processes such as perception, attention, memory, information processing, decision-making, and response execution will be examined as they relate to human motor performance. The effects of these cognitive factors on performance will be examined in a variety of settings including the workplace, sport, exercise and activities of daily living. A particular emphasis will be on how to improve human performance based on the cognitive factors examined in the course. Pre-requisites: KIN 2072 or permission of instructor. Co-requisite: KIN 3001 or permission of the instructor.

KIN 3202 Movement Awareness 3 ch (3C) [W]

The aim of this course is for the student to develop greater awareness of the movement experience. Three approaches are utilized to examine movement: 1) Review of selected literature related to body, mind, and movement; 2) Production of a movement autobiography that details the affects of movement experiences; 3) Participation in movement activities including Hatha Yoga, Tai Chi, Aikido, Zen meditation and Somatic exercises.

KIN 3252 Functional Human Anatomy 4 ch (3C 1L)

This course is designed to introduce the concepts of functional human anatomy with a focus on how the anatomy interacts and supports various human movements. Practical movement assessment skills are taught, such as: anatomical movement assessments, postural assessment, muscle length and strength testing and movement screening.

Prerequisite: C grade or better inBIOL 1711andBIOL 2812.

KIN 3282 Physical Activity, Health and Wellness 3 ch (3C)

Provides an introduction to holistic health through integrating the concepts of physical activity, fitness, and wellness. The focus will be on the impact that physical activity and physical inactivity have upon the major diseases and disabilities which affect overall health and wellness in industrial and technological based societies. This will be accomplished through summarizing and critically assessing the epidemiological and physiological research evidence. Prerequisite: C grade or better in KIN 3001 and KIN 2082.

KIN 3291 Coaching Healthy Behaviours 3ch (3C)

This course will examine individuals' attitudes and behaviours towards healthy and active living, with a focus on individual health-related behaviour change. Techniques for identifying strategies and overcoming barriers to changing health behaviours will be examined, developed and practiced within the framework of health education and behaviour change. Course participants will be challenged and empowered to make their own positive lifestyle changes in regards to healthy behaviours, and will be prepared to begin working with others in this realm. Prerequisite: RSS 2081 or permission of the instructor.

KIN 3382 Pediatric Exercise Science 3 ch (3C) [W] (O)

To develop an understanding of the physiological, medical, and physical performance implications associated with changing activity patterns in today's youth. Examines the influence of physical activity on normal growth and development, exercise and fitness related secular trends, issues related to pediatric exercise science, and activity program development. Prerequisite: BIOL 2721 .

KIN 3481 Nutrition for Healthy Living 3 ch (3C)

The science of the nutrients and their role in the body and in health, factors influencing food intake, dietary assessment and guidance, nutrition and physical activity, and current nutrition issues. Note: Credit will not be given for both ED4791 and KIN 3481.

KIN 3482 Bioenergetics of Exercise 3 ch (3C)

An in-depth integrative and applied study of the conversion of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into biologically useable forms of energy. Topics include: basic chemistry and biochemistry involved in the process, the biochemical pathways, the metabolic responses to energies and exercise, and the neuroenodocrine regulation of exercise metabolism. Prerequisite: KIN 2082 or equivalent.

KIN 3911/3912/3913 Practicum I 1ch (1L) / 2ch (2L) / 3ch (3L)
Relates theory to practice through professional career and field experiences. Faculty approval is required prior to any service commitment or registration procedures. Prerequisites: must have completed 48ch and have an agpa of at least 2.5.

KIN 3914 Practicum II 3 ch (3L)

Relates theory to practice through professional career and field experiences. Faculty approval is required prior to any service commitment or registration procedures. Prerequisites: must have completed 48ch and have an agpa of at least 2.5.

KIN 3950 Athletic Therapy Practicum 6 ch (6C/L) [W]

Involves Athletic Therapy internships only. Relates theory to practice through professional career and field experiences. Faculty approval is required prior to any service commitment or registration procedures. Prerequisite: B grade or better in KIN 2051 and permission of the instructor.