Kinesiology

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.

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

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. 

Covers principles and procedures for the recognition and management of injuries and disorders in physical activity, athletics and sport programs. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

Examines, through lecture and the use of lab-based data, the theoretical and applied aspects of the biomechanics of human performance. 

Through lecture and course assignments, the adaptive responses of the physiological systems to exercise will be studied through an integrative physiological lens. The specific topics of adaptation to various means of endurance and resistance training programs will be examined.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Provides an understanding of how physical activity and exercise impact major diseases, disabilities, public health, and decision makers. This will be accomplished through summarizing and critically assessing the epidemiological evidence of physical activity and exercise and chronic diseases. 

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.

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.

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 ED 4791 and KIN 3481. 

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 neuroendocrine regulation of exercise metabolism. 

Relates theory to practice through professional career and field experiences. Faculty approval is required prior to any service commitment or registration procedures.

Relates theory to practice through professional career and field experiences. Faculty approval is required prior to any service commitment or registration procedures. 

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. 

This course introduces students to the biomechanics of movement disorders using state-of-the-art techniques in motion analysis. Topics include instrumentation, clinical gait analysis, data interpretation, and treatment effectiveness.

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. Emphasis will be placed on accuracy and reliability of equipment. Students will also be introduced to the Matlab programming language and various data analysis techniques in biomechanics (i.e. filtering, joint angle computation). 

This course introduces students to the Matlab programming language with specific applications to the field of biomechanics. Topics include vector manipulations, joint angle computations, and matrix mathematics. All lectures are conducted in computer labs using the Matlab software. Matlab is a popular language used in academia and various industrial applications. Students will learn how to create computer programs that perform mathematical operations and analysis using biomechanical data. 

The aim of this course is to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of the neural processes that underlie the control of voluntary action. The mechanism, structure and function of the human nervous system will be presented at various levels of analysis, from the cellular level to the behavioural level. Specific topics to be addressed include the mechanism of information transmission; the mechanism of skeletal muscle contraction; the use of surface electromyograms; mechanisms of excitatory and inhibitory control, reflexes; pre-programmed reactions; simple brain anatomy, structures and pathways; postural control, locomotive control and single and multi-joint movements. 

Provides a detailed understanding of the biomechanics and motor control of standing posture, stepping, walking, and running under normal and perturbed conditions. Measurement techniques, processing data, and the interpretation of total body and limb synergies will be emphasized from a biomechanical and neural control perspective. The problems of the elderly and the assessment of those with pathologies will also be examined.

This course will explore the area of health care. Through intensive reading, open dialogue, and critical reflection, students will be challenged to develop knowledge and skills in analyzing the dimensions of health and health care. 

Explore biomechanical models of injury to assess the physical demands on the human body imposed by work activities. Learn to bridge theoretical knowledge related to the mechanism of injury using assessment tools to identify upper extremity and low back musculoskeletal injury risk in both office and industrial work settings. Integrate kinesiological knowledge of human capabiities and limitations to develop ergonomic strategies to mitigate these musculoskeletal risks. [This course is a self-directed online course.]

This course will provide an overview of the occupational health and safety field and its relationship to workplace ergonomics. An introduction to occupational health and safety legislation will be provided and health and safety hazards in a variety of work environments will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on how to eliminate and reduce hazards and risks associated with several work processes, including the physical working environment, adaptation of tools and the workplace to the worker, and equipment design. The roles and responsibilities of workers and their employers will also be covered. 

The focus of this course is on the theoretical background and practical knowledge required to create functional ergonomic designs and provide comprehensive ergonomic analyses of industrial or service workplaces using work measurement and task analysis methodologies. Industrial and human factors engineering techniques together with the principles of occupational biomechanics are applied to investigate human / machine interactions, job design, and workstation layout. Work Measurement and Task Analysis methodologies are used to describe and determine work standards, physiological task loads and the elements of manual and mental activities in human / machine work systems. Laboratory exercises provide the opportunity to apply the theory to actual workplace situations. 

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)".

This course is designed to build upon the concepts and theories learned in KIN 2252 – Functional Human Anatomy, with a focus on mastery of hands-on assessment techniques and methodologies, assessment interpretation techniques, identification of movement impairments, and the development of appropriate movement correction exercise intervention programs based upon the interpretations of the assessments.  This course will focus on the application of advanced theories of anatomical systemic integration.

An advanced course examining the theory and developing practical skills for measuring body composition and cardiovascular, neuromuscular, and metabolic function during exercise. Students will learn about the equipment commonly used in Exercise Science and the principles of using these instruments including the influence of calibration and signal processing amplification, filtering and sampling. They will also learn computer based data acquisition, the pros and cons of various measurement approaches, and gain experience in screening subjects for exercise testing, data analysis and interpretation of test results. 

A combination of advanced theory and practical experience, in the areas of periodization, exercise program design, and advanced training methods will be studied. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop strength and conditioning programs for high performance individuals such as athletes, or highly physical occupations.

Introduces students to the concepts, methodologies and analysis techniques used in exercise physiology to allow for the assessment of human physiological capacity and performance. Students will be introduced to metabolic, body composition, measures of force and power, electromyography, electrocardiography, and anaerobic performance measurement techniques. Students will learn the techniques to allow for the analysis of the data obtained through these instruments. 

The study of the aging processes and the effects of of exercise and lifestyle factors on the health and fitness of the aging adult. Students will receive theoretical knowledge and will apply that knowledge to real life situations. Students will learn common fitness tests for older adults and will test and interpret fitness levels of older adults.

An in-depth examination of the role which nutrition plays (especially ergogenic aids) in exercise and sport performance. Approached from an applied biochemistry and physiology perspective through lecture and seminar. 

Guided by a faculty member, provides an opportunity for the advanced study of theoretical concepts in a focused area in Kinesiology that is of interest, but for which no course is offered. Faculty approval is required prior to registration. Title of the topic will appear on the student's transcript.

BScKin Honours students must complete a research project under the supervision of a faculty member. The project can take the form of a thesis, report, or case study as determined by the faculty member. A presentation is required.

Guided by a faculty member, provides an opportunity for the advanced study of theoretical concepts in a focused area in Kinesiology that is of interest, but for which no course is offered. Faculty approval is required prior to registration. Title of the topic will appear on the student's transcript.

Continuation of KIN 3913/ KIN 3914. 

Selected topics of special interest from the area of kinesiology are examined in detail. Special emphasis will be placed on current issues. Topics will be specified by the Faculty. Title of topic chosen will appear on the student's transcripts. Open only to students who have completed 57 ch or more.

Selected topics of special interest from the area of kinesiology are examined in detail. Special emphasis will be placed on current issues. Topics will be specified by the Faculty. Title of topic chosen will appear on the student's transcripts. Open only to students who have completed 57 ch or more. 

This course will focus on psychological skills and methods in sport and exercise, and how sport psychologists, coaches, therapists, and athletics use these skills and methods to positively affect sport participation, performance, motivation, and enjoyment. More specifically, the psychology skills and methods which were presented and discussed in KIN 2032, KIN 3031, KIN 3032, and KIN 3131 will be applied in the sport setting. This will involve working with a team, teaching mental skills in group sessions, and being available for individual consultations. 

Designed to permit analysis and discussion of theoretical developments and recent research findings in the areas of sport and exercise psychology. The seminar format will allow students to critically appraise research and permit them to express their own ideas. Recent research articles will provide the basis for discussion and presentations. 

The aim of this course is to explore concepts of information processing within motor control. Each week specific attention will be paid to a seminal paper on this topic. Issues that arise for motor control from these papers will be presented and discussed in seminar format. To gain a practical understanding of these issues, the student will undertake and write-up a series of laboratory experiments on these aforementioned papers.