Graduate Course Descriptions
Courses offered in a particular year depend on demand and on availability of faculty. The minimum enrolment in a course is three students. During September each year, the Director of Graduate Studies will hold a meeting at which time students will be asked for their course selections.
Courses listed below are in numerical order.
| Course Number | Title | CH |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 5072 | Advanced Motor Control and Learning | 3.0 |
| The aim of this course is to explore through seminar format concepts of information processing within motor control. Each week specific attention will be paid to a “classic” paper on this topic. Issues that arise for motor control from these papers will be presented and discussed. To gain a practical understanding of these issues the student will undertake and write-up a series of laboratory experiments based on these aforementioned papers. | ||
| KIN 6063 |
Biomechanical Instrumentation and Data Acquisition |
3.0 |
| Introduces advanced concepts in instrumentation and data acquisition relevant to the area of human motion analysis. The student will be introduced to motion analysis systems, electromyographs, and force platforms through laboratory sessions. Course topics will include: equipment testing, A/D conversion, filtering, and MATLAB programming. | ||
| KIN 6111 | Research Methods | 6.0 |
| This course will introduce the students to basic concepts in research methods and experimental design relevant to the area of kinesiology. 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. | ||
| KIN 6192 |
Professionalism and Ethics in the Research Environment |
3.0 |
| Researchers are professionally and morally obliged to explore and examine the moral, social, legal, or political implications of the research conducted by themselves and others. This course focuses on the ethical dimensions of the academic environment, specifically the process of reflecting critically on ethical questions faced by academic researchers in a wide variety of fields. It will be concerned with historical, social, and other contextual factors affecting research in the university environment. Ethics will be defined, and discussions will cover how ethics of research is organized, enforced, and assessed. Related research ethics topics including professionalism, mentoring of graduate students, codes of conduct, academic misconduct, plagiarism, research integrity, right-doing (vs. wrong-doing) and research involving animals will also be covered. | ||
| KIN 6201 | Use of Information Technology in Kinesiology | 3.0 |
| No description available. | ||
| KIN 6230 | Sport & Recreation Management Seminar | 3.0 |
| The course examines various current topics and issues in the management of sport and recreation organizations and services. Topics will range from management decision making, organization governance, organization design and function, special event management and marketing, operations of non-government sport and recreation organizations, corporate sponsorship of sport & recreation properties, sport and recreation organizational role in corporate sponsorship, the changing business of sport & recreation, the interrelationship between public and private sport/recreation providers, bidding process for major special events, the role of sport & recreation in economic development, ParticipAction Canada’s new role, customer/fan development and loyalty, Octagon’s Passion Divers, premium seating in sport venues, branding of sport/recreation products and organizations, and other various topics. This seminar course will include both formal and informal instruction, and has been designed to promote critical thinking and independent learning through student developed and lead seminars, and through a series of quest presentations held during a field lab experience in Toronto that will involve nationally and international known leaders in the sport and recreation field. | ||
| KIN 6300 | Foundations of Sport & Recreation | 3.0 |
| This seminar provides a sociocultural perspective to inform and enhance students' mental models related to sport, recreation and leisure to give them a more meaningful context within which to conduct research or to apply theoretical and conceptual knowledge in sport and recreation. | ||
| KIN 6301 | Trends & Issues in Sport & Recreation | 3.0 |
| This seminar course will involve a survey of the current social, economic, and cultural patterns and characteristics that are influencing the provision of recreation and sport opportunities in urban and non-urban settings. Attention will also be given to the manner in which these factors are impacting and will impact on policy-making, financing, planning, and management of sport and recreation services. | ||
| KIN 6303 | Leadership in Sport and Recreation | 3.0 |
| The course will begin with an examination of the theoretical concepts and recent models related to the phenomenon of leadership. The second part of the course will focus on the practice of leadership in a variety situations and contexts. Students will be required to relate the course material to their own leadership experiences. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to reflect on their own leadership style(s) and to assess and develop their leadership skills and abilities. | ||
| KIN 6305 | Problem Solving in Sport & Recreation | 3.0 |
| This course provides an experiential learning opportunity for senior students. It is designed to encourage group process and to help the participants develop and creatively utilize their knowledge and talents in the resolution of a real-life problem. It is also intended to give the participants the experience and confidence to become a reflective and effective professional. | ||
| KIN 6310 | Special Event Management | 3.0 |
| Ranging in scale from mega-events such as the Olympics to community festivals and programs, special events are an exciting and ever-growing phenomena. This course is designed to explore a variety of aspects associated with special events. Included are topics pertaining to the planning, development, marketing, coordination and administration of special events. Attention is given to both the theoretical and the practical aspects of special event management. | ||
| KIN 6312 | Not-for-Profit Sector Management | 3.0 |
| Not-for-profit and charitable organizations face many management challenges in their effort to succeed. This course is designed to explore management in the not-for-profit sector and to address the inherent challenges. The course highlights the differences and similarities between management in the not-for-profit sector as compared to the business sector and public sector. | ||
| KIN 6313 | Leisure Education, Theory & Practice | 3.0 |
| This course is designed to introduce students to leisure education concepts, theories, and related facilitation techniques. Various leisure education models, assessment tools, and intervention strategies will be examined and evaluated. Consideration will be given to different populations who can benefit from leisure education as well as settings in which leisure education can be implemented. | ||
| KIN 6323 | Sport Marketing | 3.0 |
| This course examines the application of marketing concepts and strategy to sport. Marketing policies, strategies and tactics in terms of sport marketing topics such as: the sport product, sponsorship, sport fan behaviour, sport service/performance quality product, and other various topics. This seminar course will include both formal and informal instruction, and has been designed to promote critical thinking and independent learning through seminars, lectures, individual and group assignments and projects. | ||
| KIN 6361 | Issues in Recreation & Sport Delivery | 3.0 |
| In this course the delivery systems through which recreation, sport, and leisure services are provided in modern society will be examined. The three major components of delivery systems (i.e., the public, the not-for-profit, and the commercial sectors) will be compared and research in each of the areas will be considered. Throughout the course, current trends, challenges, and opportunities that exist within the systems will be discussed. | ||
| KIN 6391/92 | Selected Topics in Sport & Recreation | 3.0 |
| Topic(s) to be negotiated on an individual or small group basis with members of the faculty. | ||
| KIN 6400 | Sport & Recreation Internship | 12 |
| This is a structured learning experience designed to provide students with the opportunity to relate theory to practice. Students work full-time (i.e. 35 -40 hours/week) in a setting appropriate to their interests for a full term (approximately four months) under the guidance of a work-place mentor and a faculty advisor. | ||
| KIN 6501 | Advanced topics in Occupational Biomechanics | 3.0 |
| Current research methods in occupational biomechanics will be investigated through review of scientific literature and hands-on laboratory experiences. Students will become familiar with the instrumentation and biomechanical analysis techniques used to investigate research questions related to ergonomic concerns. A particular focus will be placed on musculoskeletal concerns of the upper extremity and low back. | ||
| KIN 6511 | Motor Control & Learning | 3.0 |
| KIN 6531 | Advanced Topics in Biomechanics | 3.0 |
| KIN 6542 | Occupational Physiology | 3.0 |
| This course will investigate issues related to the physical requirements, program design, the measurement of physical demands, and factors related to fatigue and injury in the workplace from a physiological perspective. It will also examine issues related to safety and completion of job specific tasks in the workplace. The standards and job requirements for an occupation will be examined using the “Bona Fide Occupational Requirements (BFOR)”. | ||
| KIN 6601 | Advanced Neuromuscular Exercise Physiology | 3.0 |
| This course will use seminar and lab experiences to provide an advanced level examination of neuromuscular exercise physiology. The focus of the seminars will be to gain an in-depth understanding of acute and chronic neuromuscular responses to different types of exercise. The lab experiences will concentrate on examining neuromuscular function, quantifying factors related to force production and examining cellular aspects of muscle physiology. | ||
| KIN 6691 | Selected Topics in Exercise & Sport Science | 3.0 |
| Topic(s) to be negotiated on an individual or small group basis with members of the faculty. | ||
| KIN 6692 | Exercise Physiology Journal Club | 3.0 |
| The purpose of this course is to introduce and review the principles surrounding the pursuit of knowledge through processes involved in scientific investigation within the exercise sciences. The course is grouped into two primary sections. The first pertains directly to the conduct and reporting of research. The goal is to ensure students engage and develop a full appreciation for the basic percepts of responsible conduct. The second stage of the course relates to ethical dilemmas and breaches of responsible behavior when they occur. The goal is to orientate students towards the practical aspects of misconduct in scientific investigation by recognizing behaviours, such as fabricating data/results, falsifying data/results, and plagiarism. In addition to reviewing relevant articles across the exercise sciences, discussion of cases will be used throughout the course. A background in basic research methods and other content related methodologies in the exercise sciences are required for this course. As well as the above goals, the following student outcomes are anticipated; a) to become proficient at summarizing and evaluating published research; and b) to present topic and/or case summaries using a PowerPoint presentation format. | ||
| KIN 6731 | Sociology of Sport | 3.0 |
| No description available. | ||
| KIN 6742 | Advanced Topics in Gender, Sport & Leisure | 3.0 |
| This course will focus on recent theoretical and empirical research on gender, sport, and leisure as well as the interrelationships among these concepts. Topics to be covered include an analysis of men’s and women’s experiences, attitudes, constraints, challenges and behaviours related to leisure and sport. Emphasis will be placed on understanding ways in which gender relations and gender role expectations affect and are affected by sport and leisure. | ||
| KIN 6761 | Adaptive Physical Activity | 3.0 |
| No description available. | ||
| KIN 6700 | Advanced Topics in Health Promotion | 3.0 |
| This course examines strategies that enable people to increase control over and improve their health at the individual, community, organizational, and policy levels. It addresses health promotion principles and the change process, including needs identification, planning, and evaluation. Students will examine an aspect of health promotion in depth. | ||
| KIN 6901/02/03 | Independent Study Course | 3.0 |
| This course will allow students to gain knowledge in areas of research that are not previously covered in a graduate course. A title of proposed research will submitted at the time the student applies for registration in this course. | ||
| KIN 6995* | Graduate Colloquium | 1.0 |
| All students must take KIN 6995. This course includes the oral presentation of reports, research topics, and workshops. Please see below for more details. |
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| KIN 6996 | Project Report | 9 |
| KIN 6997 | Master's Thesis | 18 |
* (KIN 6995)
- Provides training for the preparation and presentation of theses and technical papers
- Facilitates the exchange of ideas between students, staff and invited guests.
The graduate colloquium schedule will be published at the beginning of each term. It will normally be held on Friday afternoons at 2:30-4:00 pm, but may vary to accommodate visiting scholars or presenters. Colloquium abstracts will be distributed at least a week in advance of the scheduled presentation date.
You are expected to present at one colloquium during your tenure as a graduate student. Although the topic maybe related to the research area of your thesis, presentations directly related are not permitted (i.e., this is not a forum to practice your proposal presentation). In keeping with the spirit of the colloquium, presentations should be between 30 and 45 minutes and designed to facilitate discussion.
KIN 6995 General Regulations:
- All graduate students registered for a degree, including MBA students, are required to register for KIN 6995 during the year in which they are presenting. This will include both fall and winter terms.
- Students who will be presenting are asked to sign up for the colloquium at the beginning of the school year. You will need to provide the title and abstract of your presentation in advance.
- Your presentation must be approved by your supervisor in advance. Supervisory approval must then be forwarded to the Director of Graduate Studies (DoGS).
- Joint presentations, where applicable, are acceptable with approval of the supervisor and the DoGS.
- Attendance and participation at the colloquium is compulsory. Students may miss up to a maximum of three colloquia per year. You must notify the Director of Graduate if you are unable to attend. Students on internships or involved in field research must notify the Director of Graduate Studies to have this legitimate absence recorded.
