An analysis of the morphological, biophysical and biochemical differentiation in muscle in relation to the capacity to participate in and adapt to various forms of work. Topics range from an analysis of motor system organization and regulations to metabolic control, biosynthesis and thermodynamics.
KIN 602Respiratory and Cardiovascular Physiology in Work0.50 units
The physiology of the cardiovascular and endocrine systems in work and superimposed environmental stresses are examined. Topics include myocardial function, hemodynamics, microcirculation, diffusion, acid base balance, body fluid regulation and the nature of hormonal and neural control systems.
An assessment of research in the biomechanics of human motion including electromyography, muscle modelling, link segment modelling and analysis, energy and power analysis. The above concepts will be utilized in the assessment of athletes and both the normal and atypical population in sport and rehabilitation contexts.
KIN 612Instrumentation and Signal Processing in Biophysical Research0.50 units
Techniques in data acquisition, reduction, and signal processing commonly employed in biophysical research are discussed in class and used in laboratory sessions. Among other instruments, the student becomes familiar with the use of a variety of transducers and their systems characteristics, electromyographs, the process of analog to digital conversion, documentation of motion, stress and strain, and the quantification of medical image data. Signal to noise enhancement is emphasized through all aspects of the course.
An examination of current theories and evidence concerning the neural control of human movement. Topics may include: origin of kinesthesia, organization of spinal circuits and reflex actions regulating posture and movement, neural strategies for the control of upright stance and locomotion, functional organization of the motor cortex, cerebellum and basal ganglia for the control of voluntary movement.
KIN 620Ergonomic Aspects of Occupational Musculoskeletal Injuries0.50 units
This course examines the relationships between physical and organizational aspects of the work environment and occupational musculoskeletal fatigue and injuries. Emphasis will be placed on back and upper limb injuries. Major topics covered include injury mechanisms, assessment of injury risk, reporting of injury and use of injury statistics, work site interventions and evaluation of their effectiveness and relevant legislation (including Human Rights considerations). A laboratory project using the methodologies studied in the course is an important component of the course. A project within a local industry, instead of the laboratory project is preferred but optional.
The use of multiple regression models in the anlysis of multi-variable data sets. Strategies for model builidng, fitting of models, assessing model assumptions and testing hypotheses. Application of these models to problems in the health sciences.
KIN 631DLogistic Regression and Its Application0.25 units
The use of logistic regression for the analysis of multi-variable data sets with binary response. Strategies for model building, fitting of models, assessing model assumptions and testing hypotheses. Use of these models to anlayze prospective studies, case-control studies and cross-sectional studies.
Review of Hypothesis tests and Confidence intervals for paired and unpaired observations. The concept of a designed experiment and its associated model. Analysis of variance for one and two factor experiments including interaction. Contrasts for comparing various treatment means. Use of Residual analysis to check the statistical assumtpions of a design . SAS may be used to obtain listings used in the analysis.
Methods for determining Expected Mean Squares. Design and Analysis of Factorial, Fractional Factorial and Repeated Measures Experiments. Design and Anlysis and other designs as time permits. SAS may be used to obtain listings used in the anlysis .
KIN 631GBiological Deterministic Modelling and Signal Processing0.25 units
Mathematical and computer modelling of first and second order passive and active biological systems; neuron, muscle and diffusion models. Biological feedback control systems: control of posture, gait and tracking tasks. Signal processing; analog and digital filtering, harmonic analyses, impulse response, convolution.
An examination of current theories models and experimental literature concerned with the learning and performance of skilled movement. Topics may include: models of motor learning, expert-novice differences in skill, the automatization of skill, mental practice, the relationship between cognitive and motor skills.
This course deals with the learning and control of goal-directed eye, head, arm and hand movements. Topics include: Hick's and Fitt's Laws; goals, task plans and motor equivalence; the actor/environment interface; movement planning and organization; use of schemas, motor programs, feedforward and sensory feedback; motorsensory integration; and knowledge representation.
KIN 656Neurobehavioural Analyses of Perceptual and Motor Deficits0.50 units
Perceptual and motor deficits associated with damage to various brain areas are examined in terms of the underlying processing disorders. The role of cognitive (e.g., memory and language), motor (e.g., response complexity) and environmental context are considered. Case studies and clinic visits serve to complement material discussed in the seminar.
This is a weekly seminar including both student and faculty presentations of current research and student research proposals. The content of the seminars may vary from term to term depending on the availability of invited speakers, topics of interest to students and faculty, and the research of members of the group.
This is a weekly seminar including both student and faculty presentations of current research and student research proposals. The content of the seminars may vary from term to term depending on the availability of invited speakers, topics of interest to students and faculty, and the research of members of the group.
Both the MSc and PhD degree students must register for two of the following: KIN 670A, 670B, 670C, 670D, 670E, 670F, 670H, 670I to fulfill degree requirements.
Both the MSc and PhD degree students must register for two of the following: KIN 670A, 670B, 670C, 670D, 670E, 670F, 670H, 670I to fulfill degree requirements.
KIN 670ESeminar 1: Biomechanics and Ergonomics0.00 units
Both the MSc and PhD degree students must register for two of the following: KIN 670A, 670B, 670C, 670D, 670E, 670F, 670H, 670I to fulfill degree requirements.
KIN 670FSeminar 1: Biomechanics and Rehabilitation0.00 units
Both the MSc and PhD degree students must register for two of the following: KIN 670A, 670B, 670C, 670D, 670E, 670F, 670H, 670I to fulfill degree requirements.
Both the MSc and PhD degree students must register for two of the following: KIN 670A, 670B, 670C, 670D, 670E, 670F, 670H, 670I to fulfill degree requirements.
Both the MSc and PhD degree students must register for two of the following: KIN 670A, 670B, 670C, 670D, 670E, 670F, 670H, 670I to fulfill degree requirements.
KIN 687Fundamentals of Behavioural Neuroscience0.50 units
This survey course will be team-taught by members of the collaborative program, and will serve to introduce students to major subareas of ongoing behavioural neuroscience research at Waterloo. Topics will include cognitive psychopathology, apraxia, topics in visual neuroscience, early experience and brain development, cognitive electrophysiology, human locomotion, neuropathology of schizophrenia, object recognition, hemispheric specialization, motor control and psychoneuroimmunology.
This course will focus on extra- and intramuscular metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and protein in animal and human skeletal and cardiac muscle during work. Special emphasis will be placed on control and integration of muscle fuel metabolism under different intensities and durations of contractile activity.
KIN 702Cardiorespiratory Integration in Work0.50 units
The control of cardiorespiratory responses to exercise will be examined by detailed consideration of afferent, central neural and effector mechanisms for regulation.
This course will examine the bodyUs response to exercise an integrated phenomenon involving the coordinated response to several individual systems. Particular attention will be given to the hormonal and neural bases by which inter and intracellular communication is achieved. Adaptive strategies will be studied from both acute and chronic perspectives.
KIN 713Modelling of Human Musculoskeletal System during Movement0.50 units
Modelling of the human musculoskeletal system during movement is explored using a number of techniques. Assumptions and difficulties in applying modelling techniques to the human body are stressed.
Topics include modelling of the neuromuscular basis of the myoelectric signal; processing of the EMG via functions (spectral and correlational, amplitude and temporal density); changes of EMG due to fatigue myopathies, etc. Neural and muscle stimulation techniques are also examined.
KIN 715Assessment of Pathological Movement0.50 units
The use of biomechanical measurement and modelling techniques for the assessment of pathological movement. Case studies will be used to demonstrate the use of advanced biomechanics to diagnose and monitor the rehabilitation of the physically handicapped. The emphasis will be on the process of integrating many different kinetic, kinematic and EMG variables. The importance of data bases on normals and the problems of follow-up assessments on specific patients are also stressed.
KIN 727Low Back Disorders: Optimizing Prevention, Rehabilitation and Performance0.50 units
An advanced graduate course that synthesizes the multidisciplinary issues (psychosicial, behavioural, physiological, biomechanical and legislative) related to low back disorders. A solid scientific foundation is developed from the study of anatomy, normal function and injury mechanics. This foundation is used to substantiate the best strategies for injury prevention, rehabilitation and performance training.
This course will provide an overview of current thinking on work and health by introducing students to major substantive topices in the area from a multi-disciplinary perspective. The course will critically examine a variety of topics that may be investigated from different disciplinary perspectives. Classes will include presentations by faculty members representing different disciplines in the collaborative program. Examples of topics discussed in a given term may include work-stress relationships, healthy workplaces, and vulnerable populations.
KIN 731Approaches to Research in Work and Health0.50 units
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to different ways of designing and implementing research within the topic area of work and health as well as some of the practical, political and ethical challenges. The course content will include an examination of the epistemological positions assoicated with different types of research questions, analysis of case studies of research in work and health, and discussions of proposed research questions and proposals that examine problems from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. The course will also include presentations by researchers and practitioners from the work and health domain, who will facilitate discussions on the challenges and opportunities of conducting and applying research in this area.
KIN 732AWork and Health Research Seminar (I)0.00 units
This seminar is a forum for student presentations about results of or proposals for research. Invited speakers will also present results of research from time to time. Attendance at the seminar is required for two terms (i.e., during the candidates' first two years in the program). Attendance beyond that is encouraged. The range of topics that will be addressed in the seminar crosses all areas of investigation in the collaborative program. Grading will be on a credit/no credit basis.
KIN 732BWork and Health Research Seminar (II)0.00 units
This seminar is a forum for student presentations about results of or proposals for research. Invited speakers will also present results of research from time to time. Attendance at the seminar is required for two terms (i.e., during the candidates' first two years in the program). Attendance beyond that is encouraged. The range of topics that will be addressed in the seminar crosses all areas of investigation in the collaborative program. Grading will be on a credit/no credit basis.
KIN 750Fundamentals of Aging, Health and Well-being0.50 units
This survey course will be team-taught by members of the collaborative program and will serve to introduce students to major sub-areas of aging, health and well-being research. Topics will be covered from each Department within the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences.
KIN 751Aging, Health and Well-being Research Seminar0.00 units
This seminar is a forum for student presentations about results of, or proposals for research. Invited speakers will also present results of research from time to time. Attendance at the seminar is required for two terms (i.e., during the candidates' first two years in the program). The range of topics that will be addressed in the seminar crosses all areas of investigation in the collaborative program. Grading will be on a credit/no credit basis. Must be registered in the PhD program in Aging, Health and Well-being.
KIN 760Selected Topics in Psychomotor Behaviour0.50 units
An analysis of specific topics of interest. The form of study may involve a review of literature or the planning and execution of an independent study resulting in a paper for possible publication.
KIN 775Key Issues and Concerns in Kinesiology0.00 units
Kinesiology 755 provides an opportunity for Kinesiology Doctoral students to examine some of the key issues and concerns that will arise in their post graduate careers. The course is organized in a seminar format. Examples of topics covered in the course are: Post Doctoral Positions in University and other settings; Job Interviews; Career Paths Within Academia: Promotion and Tenure Concerns; Collaborations; Reviewing Manuscripts and Grants and Writing Reference Letters. Ph.D. students must successfully complete this seminar at least once during their program. Normally, this course should be taken after the first year of registration in the Ph.D. program. Will be graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
KIN 780Selected Topics in Work Physiology0.50 units
An analysis of specific topics of interest. The form of study may involve a review of literature or the planning and execution of an independent study resulting in a paper for possible publication.
An analysis of specific topics of interest. The form of study may involve a review of literature or the planning and execution of an independent study resulting in a paper for possible publication.