72 undergraduate courses in the 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar, and 50 graduate courses in the Fall 2026 Graduate Calendar.
Regional anatomy of the limbs and trunk, including a brief introduction to the anatomy of the central nervous and cardiovascular systems. The course focuses on the bones, muscles, and neurovasculature of the limbs and trunk.
Regional gross anatomy of the limbs and trunk, including a brief introduction to the central nervous and cardiovascular systems. The anatomy is explored using pre-dissected human cadavers. For the limbs and trunk, the emphasis is placed on structures (muscles, nerves, and bones) involved in gross movement.
This course will introduce students to the issues and approaches in the discipline of kinesiology. Students will gain foundational knowledge and learn about procedures associated with kinesiology. Emphasis will be placed on practical skills, critical analysis, problem-solving, and the integration of knowledge across the breadth of kinesiology.
This lab provides exposure to techniques utilized in the discipline of kinesiology. Students will gain practical skills in tests that measure cardiovascular function, neuromuscular function, and body composition.
This course uses a curated set of discipline-focused problems to introduce the mathematical tools and analytical techniques essential in assessing, enhancing, and restoring human movement and performance. Drawing from algebra, trigonometry, geometry, vectors, and time series data analysis, students will learn how to analyze discrete data streams to address integrative questions in biomechanics, neuroscience, physiology, and nutrition. These quantitative competencies support upper-year coursework and professional preparation across the breadth of kinesiology.
This course will provide students an understanding of human movement from a mechanical perspective, which enables identification of potential risks for injury, optimizes exercise prescription, and promotes understanding of clinical evaluations. Specifically, concepts related to functional anatomy, muscle and passive tissue mechanics, anthropometry, electromyography, and linked segment mechanics are introduced and applied to clinical, occupational, and athletic situations.
This laboratory course provides students with practical tools used in the biomechanical assessment of human movement. The labs have been designed to assist with students' knowledge and understanding of the material discussed in the KIN 121 lectures.
This lab provides exposure and practical training in the management of injuries in an athletic population. Techniques include musculoskeletal assessment, emergency care and management, taping and splinting supports, heating, icing, stretching, and manual therapy skills.
An introductory course on human nutrition. Students will be introduced to core topics in nutrition including function of nutrients, nutrient requirements, diet assessment and planning, food composition and the complex interrelationships between food, nutrition, and health. Factors that affect the human diet such as biology, psychology, sociology, environment and political policy will also be examined, as well as key areas of nutrition focus for life stage groups.
This course is designed to provide students with a molecular, cellular, and systems level understanding of the physiological and metabolic responses to different types and intensities of exercise. Physiological and metabolic adaptations to different types of chronic exercise, such as endurance, high-intensity interval, and resistance training, will also be examined.
This laboratory course provides students with some of the practical tools used to assess the body's integrated physiological and metabolic response to exercise. The labs have been designed to assist with students' knowledge and understanding of material discussed in the KIN 202 lectures.
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of movement competency and performance enhancement of apparently healthy individuals. The breadth of tests and assessment tools to determine capabilities with respect to mobility, movement patterns, physical activity, fitness, and lifestyle will be covered in detail and practiced and applied in KIN 204L.
This laboratory course provides the student with some of the practical tools used in movement assessment and exercise prescription. The labs have been designed to develop students' practical skills and understanding of material discussed in the KIN 204 lectures.
An elementary course in human biochemistry including the metabolism and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymatic function, energy metabolism, and introductory genetics. Emphasis is placed on clinical and medical applications.
The course is structured to introduce measurement, analytical, and computation techniques involving multi-segmental, dynamic analysis of human activity. Examples of human activity in occupational, clinical, and leisure settings from the perspectives of anthropometry, kinematics, kinetics, energetics, muscle mechanics, and electromyography are given. The utility of biomechanical variables in the solution of questions involving human movement.
This laboratory course provides students with advanced practical tools used in the biomechanical assessment of human movement. The labs have been designed to assist with students' knowledge and understanding of material discussed in the KIN 221 lectures.
An introduction to research design, statistical analysis, and their application to kinesiology and clinical health practice. A primary focus is to provide students with the tools to critically evaluate sources of information pertinent to their chosen profession.
An introduction to the principles of the nervous system control of movement, cognition, and learning. The course will introduce the basic structure and function of the nervous system as it relates to understanding the control of movement and behaviour. The course will provide a foundation for understanding the neural mechanisms of learning, recovery from injury to the nervous system, and the factors that determine skilled performance.
This laboratory course provides students with practical tools to assess the nervous system control of movement, cognition, and learning. The labs have been designed to assist with students' knowledge and understanding of the material discussed in the KIN 255 lectures.
This laboratory offers students hands-on experience in cadaveric dissection. Building on foundational anatomical knowledge, students will prepare specimens for use in undergraduate anatomy teaching labs while refining technical skills and deepening their understanding of human structure through practical, supervised dissection experience.
Functionally-oriented anatomy of the brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves, and the tissues they innervate using pre-dissected cadavers. Major functional systems, including somatosensory and motor pathways, special sense pathways, and integrative systems of the brain, will be examined through an understanding of anatomical connectivity.
A functionally oriented, regional approach, to the anatomy of the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis. Students will observe structures they have learned in lecture using pre-dissected human cadavers.
An introduction to biochemical and physiological methods used by physiologists in clinical and physiological assessment. These methods include spectrophometric and fluorometric techniques, tissue and blood sampling, cell culture techniques, DNA separation and staining, Western blotting, chromatography, cardiovascular imaging, and body composition imaging and analysis. The course combines lecture and laboratories to illustrate the theoretical and practical aspects of these analytical techniques.
This course will provide an advanced understanding of heart, lung, blood vessels, and airway physiology. Examples of pathology and exercise will be used to reinforce basic physiological function. Contemporary research that spans from cell to organ to the integrated system level will be used to introduce lecture material.
The physiology of human growth, development, and aging is examined, with special reference to the influence of diet, environment, exercise, and disease on the normal processes.
An introduction to selected neurological disorders and their implications for physical activity. The neurological disorders examined include those which accompany neuromuscular and perceptual-motor impairment, intellectual disability, cardiovascular and respiratory disease.
In this course, students will learn how impairments associated with chronic conditions influence decision making in assessment, exercise program design, and training. This course will utilize cases, guest lectures, and readings to guide class discussion and facilitate learning. An experiential learning component at the Centre for Community, Clinical and Applied Research Excellence (CCCARE) will support students’ integration of theory and practice. The course requires participation for two hours per week for at least 12 weeks of the term.
Task analysis describes methodologies that can be applied to identify, describe, and analyze how people interact with their environment and with each other. Task analysis includes a broad range of descriptive and analytic techniques from which the practitioner must select the most appropriate one for their purposes and setting. This skills-based course will guide students in learning task analysis methodologies and associated techniques using a combination of didactic, case-study, and experiential learning-based teaching methods. The application of task analysis from the perspective of a Human Factors & Ergonomics (HFE) specialist will be emphasized.
This course introduces students to the core concepts of biomechanics as they are used in the context of litigated cases involving personal injury, motor vehicle collisions, and product failure. The focus will be on synthesizing published literature and effective communication, enabling students to convey technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
This course provides students with an understanding of the mechanical behaviour of human tissues, with specific emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Students will learn how to describe the mechanical properties of specific tissues. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how tissues are structured to meet their functional demands, and how they respond to traumatic, dynamic impact events. In addition, the content will cover engineering interventions to reduce the risk of traumatic injury (e.g., helmets, sporting equipment, transportation safety features such as seat belts and airbags), and orthopaedic devices to treat traumatic injuries, their underlying mechanical properties, and how they interact with biological tissues/systems.
This course will introduce students to a variety of common orthopedic injuries sustained during sport and activity. Topics covered include the mechanisms of injury, tissue injury biomechanics, pathophysiology, initial assessment, management, and prevention of acute and chronic trauma.
This course provides an overview of the nutrition and food-related issues, recommendations and best practices for older adults throughout the continuum of care (community to long-term care). Determinants of food intake are considered with specific focus given to eating environment, psychosocial and physiological changes that influence access, preparation, and consumption of food. Emphasis will be placed on chronic disease prevention, management of nutrition issues, and challenges throughout the continuum of care.
This course examines the metabolism of vitamins and minerals in the context of normal human development and aging with an emphasis on disease prevention and understanding the pathogenesis of deficiencies and toxicities. The function and role of vitamins and minerals will be discussed in specific groupings.
This course will examine advanced nutrient metabolism and the interplay between diet, biochemistry, and health and disease outcomes. Challenges in assessing dietary intake and the impact of aging and other behaviours such as exercise on nutritional status will be examined. Approaches used in nutritional research will also be introduced.
This course will develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries. The course will build upon knowledge related to orthopedic injuries gained in core and elective courses. The focus will be on a population that was active and healthy prior to injury.
An introduction to individual and population aging. Topics discussed include: aging from a historical and comparative perspective; aging in subcultures; aging and the social structure; aging and social processes; aging and the environment; work and retirement; and aging and leisure patterns.
This course will provide an overview of the field of sport and exercise psychology and examine how various factors impact our interest, passion, and commitment to sport, exercise, and physical activity. Topics include personality, motivation, team dynamics, coaching psychology, interventions, aggression, body image, and youth development through sport.
This course will examine how different regions of the nervous system interact to shape our perception, decisions, memories, movements, and consciousness. The focus will be placed on the role of the sensory systems in transducing external stimuli into neural activity, how sensory information is processed within and across sensory modalities (i.e., multisensory integration), and the implications for nervous system function. Topics will be considered from developmental, injury, disease, and aging perspectives.
This course will examine the neural control of movement and how experience shapes brain reorganization to support skilled motor ability. Evidence from behavioural and neuroimaging studies will be considered with an emphasis on leveraging principles of motor learning to skill acquisition and skilled performance in sport/occupational environments and the rehabilitation of movement disorders/injuries.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to neuropsychology, with emphasis on the implication for movement and discussion of how neurological disorders reflect disturbances at different stages in the sequence of information processing.
This course will provide students a comprehensive exploration of concussion, a mild traumatic brain injury. From mechanisms of injury to long-term consequences of concussion, students will gain knowledge in recognition, evaluation, and rehabilitation techniques related to concussion.
This is an unpaid field placement for undergraduate Kinesiology students in the Centre for Community, Clinical, and Applied Research Excellence (CCCARE) or a department-affiliated site. This field placement involves an unpaid commitment of 6-8 hours per week for at least 12 weeks of the term. Students will be mentored by registered kinesiologists, clinical exercise physiologists or equivalent who contribute to the delivery of community-engaged clinical exercise programs. This placement is structured based on principles and best practices of work-integrated learning, which not only reinforces theory-to-practice linkages, but also fosters growth and development in professionalism, communication, collaboration, and self-directed learning. An opportunity to exhibit civic responsibility through community service is also provided.
This course provides an opportunity to learn how research is done by working in the research program of a faculty member. The apprenticeship involves unpaid participation for no more than 6-8 hours per week for at least 12 weeks of the term. Detailed requirements and application forms for this course are available at the Kinesiology Undergraduate Office. A student may enrol only once in KIN 391. This course is graded as credit/no credit.
This course is designed to provide students with an evidence-based understanding of exercise assessment and program prescription for high-level athletes. This course will combine lectures, laboratories, and practical experiences to develop students' knowledge and skills in strength and conditioning. In addition, coaching theory will be applied to strength and conditioning scenarios.
This course will provide students with practical experience in the evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Students will participate in weekly tutorials to further develop and refine their current assessment and manual therapy skills, injury knowledge, and rehabilitation techniques. The learning outcomes and assessments in this course are designed for students who have prior, or preferably current, student trainer experience with a varsity team (or equivalent).
This course will examine the human cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses at rest and during exercise in altered gravitational, thermal, humidity, and barometric environments.
This course will provide an analysis of the physiological demands of professions and associated work-place tasks. Emphasis will be placed on how an individual's physiological potential might be influenced by the environment and specific task demands with implications for fatigue and/or injury.
This course will examine the environmental and physiological aspects of obesity and Type 2 Diabetes, emphasizing the molecular pathways involved in energy balance regulation. Topics to be covered include the epidemiology of obesity and Type 2 Diabetes, regulation of energy intake (appetite), energy storage and energy expenditure, and the role of physical inactivity and activity in the causes and prevention of obesity and Type 2 Diabetes.
This course will examine the cellular and molecular adaptations that occur in skeletal muscle during aging and disease. Topics to be covered include skeletal muscle satellite cells/stem cells, apoptosis and necrosis, mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and inflammation. The influence of physical activity on these biological processes and in the prevention and treatment of skeletal disorders will also be discussed.
This laboratory course explores the pathophysiology, electrophysiology, risk factors, and assessment and rehabilitation options related to cardiovascular diseases. Emphasis is placed on the utility of exercise in the assessment and rehabilitation of primary and secondary cardiovascular disease.
This course explores current clinical neurophysiological concepts important for the control of human movement as well as current techniques used in clinical neurophysiology. Emphasis is placed on the origin of bioelectrical activity underlying human movement and the application to the diagnosis of movement pathology following nervous system injury.
An examination of the neural processes involved in the maintenance of posture and the control of movement.
This course will discuss common physical, mental, and social changes with aging, and the implications of physical activity on these changes. Students will understand and evaluate the barriers to physical activity among older adults and develop strategies to improve physical activity participation at the individual, community, and population level.
A course designed to provide the student with knowledge to reduce the risk of injury and increase worker productivity. Issues include identification of injury risk factors, understanding injury mechanism, quantitative assessment of injury risk and intervention strategies to reduce the risk of injury. Specific examples include the use of computerized models and EMG methods to analyze low back loading, optimizing tool design and workspace layout and the examination of related issues such as office seating and vibration.
This course will provide a detailed understanding of the kinematics, kinetics, and neural control of standing posture, stepping, walking, and running. Measurement techniques and the interpretation of movement data will be emphasized from biomechanical and neural control perspectives. Applications to aging and pathology will be emphasized.
This course will examine the quantitative measurement and analysis of the human musculoskeletal system. Multi-segment dynamic movements will be studied using computer programs, with emphasis on kinematics, kinetics and energetics, as well as the use of EMG in the assessment of the control of the movement. Examples are presented from pathological, normal, and athletic movement.
This course will consider the multidisciplinary issues (psychosocial, behavioural, physiological, motor control, 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 and optimal rehabilitation for those with low back disorders.
This course introduces the multiple factors that mediate the initiation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders in the upper extremities. Beginning with a systematic review of hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder region functional anatomy, a knowledge base is developed to provide a means for the analysis of injury mechanisms. Current prevention, clinical diagnosis, and rehabilitation techniques for specific disorders will be examined, including carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff tears, and lateral epicondylitis. Pathologies arising from occupational, sport, and daily living activities will be addressed.
The overall aim is to provide a comprehensive understanding of human bone and cartilage in health and disease. Specific topics covered include: skeletal physiology, bone and cartilage growth and development, prevalence and etiology of several bone and joint conditions (e.g., osteoporosis, arthritis), clinical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of bone and joint conditions, and the roles of nutrition and exercise in the prevention and treatment of bone and joint disease. The course will incorporate current issues, problem-based learning, research skills, and student-led seminars in addition to the lecture-based framework.
An independent paper in the form of a research proposal on an approved topic. The topic may include survey, field, laboratory, theoretical, or applied research, program evaluation, mathematical modelling, fitness appraisal, etc. The format is to be determined with the supervisor and may be in chapters or in journal style.
An independent research project on an approved topic, supervised by a faculty member. This is the completion of the research proposed in KIN 431. The format is to be determined with the supervisor and may be in chapters or in journal style.
An extensive critical review of the literature on an approved topic, supervised by a faculty member. The topics will be broader in scope than those associated with specific research proposals.
Selected examples of nutrient metabolism will be examined in detail in regard to dietary intake, metabolism, and mechanistic effects on human health. Comprehensive coverage of all nutrients is not intended, but rather the examples will be examined in detail with a focus on research techniques and approaches, and various factors that interact with and influence nutrition.
An examination of the methods and techniques for developing psychological skills to enhance performance and personal growth. Focus will be on learning strategies to increase the ability to self-regulate and influence others' behaviour and improve performance. Topics may include confidence, mental toughness, imagery, concentration, and attention.
This course focuses on the neurobiological basis underlying brain and behaviour development from conception to adolescence. The emergence of neural functions and corresponding behaviours will be discussed in the context of a complex interaction between genes and environment. Topics include molecular/genetic perspectives, epigenetics, critical periods of cortical development, plasticity, sensorimotor and cognitive development. The course focuses on typical development, but conditions that induce abnormal brain development will be considered.
This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to the principles underlying the assessment of cognitive, emotional, and motor functions. Measurement issues associated with test development and use, factors involved in the administration and interpretation of test results, and methods of report writing will be examined. Students will learn to administer a number of test instruments used in the assessment of cognitive, emotional, and motor functions.
An examination of current major issues and trends in Kinesiology. Students select areas of major interest from a series of faculty introduced topics.
One or more term courses will be offered from time to time as announced by the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. Subjects will be dependent upon special research and/or instructional interests of faculty.
For the student who desires to pursue a particular topic in depth through guided independent research and/or reading. A faculty member must approve a student's project prior to registration.
Practical experience in the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of sports injuries under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Therapist. Case presentations and musculoskeletal assessments are discussed in a group setting.
This practicum offers students hands-on learning experiences in clinical exercise physiology through an intensive, supervised placement within the clinical exercise programs at the Centre for Community, Clinical, and Applied Research Excellence (CCCARE). This service-learning opportunity fosters civic responsibility and community engagement. This practicum utilizes work-integrated learning principles and incorporates weekly labs and up to 4 hours per week of work-integrated learning at CCCARE. Students will develop a high-level competency in cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular exercise assessment, program design, and training. By the end of the practicum, students will be equipped with the expertise and professional acumen necessary for certification as Clinical Exercise Physiologists through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP-CEP).
Practical experience in movement assessment of persons from various special populations such as the normal elderly and those with neurological, degenerative, or developmental disorders. Motor functions involving gait, posture, and balance or upper-limb movements will typically be examined in these assessments.
From the Fall 2026 Graduate Calendar.
An analysis of the morphological, biophysical, molecular, and physiological properties of skeletal muscle. Topics range from the molecular regulation of skeletal muscle contraction, excitation-contraction processes, and cell signaling.
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 analysis of the morphological, biophysical, molecular, and physiological properties of cardiac, and vascular smooth muscle. Topics range from the molecular regulation of cardiac muscle contraction, excitation-contraction processes, regulation of vascular smooth muscle tone, and cell signaling.
This course will examine the interaction between human nutrition, exercise and metabolism. Spanning from the metabolic to the whole-body level, this course will discuss how nutrition and exercise influence muscle metabolism and how this relates to optimizing health and performance across the lifespan.
This course will examine cellular and molecular mechanisms that play a major role in causing dysfunction of a variety of relevant tissues under a number of chronic conditions including aging, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, autoimmune disorders, neurodegenerative conditions, and muscular diseases. Topics to be covered include satellite cells/stem cells, apoptosis and necrosis, mitochondrial dysfunction, mitochondrial DNA, oxidative stress, autophagy and protein degradation, and inflammation.
This course will comprehensively examine the metabolic processes involved in energy production and expenditure in different tissues. The regulation and integration of protein, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism will be studied in the context of energy balance for healthy, aging and disease populations (including diabetes and cancer). The course will also explore nutrition and exercise implications on metabolism and disease.
Genetic variation helps determine "innate" individual characteristics of health and disease, ranging from eye colour to preferences for food flavours, to ability to metabolize specific amino acids. Genetic variation also modulates how we respond to our environments. Minor variants in genetic code can affect physiological outcomes such as changes in body mass with caloric restriction, changes in endurance capacity with exercise training, and changes in circulating cholesterol levels with high protein intakes. Understanding how genetic variability affects health outcomes will be key to providing early diagnosis and prevention measures to optimize performance, prevent disease, and maximize longevity for individuals. It will also be key to prescribing optimal personalized lifestyle interventions, ranging from diet to exercise to stress reduction and sleep modulation to promote maximal well-being. In addition, recent advances in gene editing technology will be covered, including discussion of ethical issues surrounding application to human embryos and potential for misuse bioterrorism.
Introduction to techniques in human DNA analysis, as well as research techniques in plasmid and vector based cloning. An interactive approach to DNA isolation, and common methods of sequence analysis. Issues/confounders in current protocols will be identified and discussed. Students will acquire hands-on experience performing and interpreting genetic analysis.
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.
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.
Biomechanics research typically requires the integration of experimental data collection and theoretical modeling approaches to answer complex questions. The purpose of Kin 613 is to sensitize incoming graduate students to the range, biological basis, and practicality of using or developing mathematical models for biomechanical investigations. This contrasts with KIN 612, which focuses on promoting rigorous experimental data collection and biological signal interpretation, or Kin 611, which seeks to develop the historical foundations of biomechanical research and promote critical reading of the scientific literature.
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.
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.
An examination of current social neuroscientific theories and research in relation to the cognitive aspects of exercise participation and the neurobiology of dietary choice.
This graduate course will explore the biomechanical and motor control mechanisms that contribute to musculoskeletal and, where appropriate, neurological pathology and injury. This course will be delivered in a clinical case-based format. Students will review, critically appraise and apply neuromechanical methods (e.g., electromyography, motion capture, force measurement, modeling) to gain a deeper understanding of the pathology, assessment, and/or treatment of a clinical condition. Clinical conditions will include musculoskeletal, joint, and neurological pathologies resulting from disease and/or injury.
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. Heldwith KIN 427.
A course focused on the core principles of research design (populations, sampling, experimental designs) and statistical applications (descriptive and inferential) specific to Kinesiology and its sub-disciplines.
Clinical Epidemiology and Health Measurement will build on basic research methods to discuss issues in clinical epidemiology. Measurement and intervention research methodology will be a focus. The purpose of this course is to enhance research design and critical appraisal skills while introducing students to clinical epidemiology and health measurement concepts including: purpose of measurement; approaches to the development of health measures; validation and reliability testing; key statistical tests for health measures; intervention development and mapping; and evaluation of interventions from feasibility testing to implementation studies. After completing this course, students should expect to have mastered the ability for determining if a clinical or health measurement has value in practice or research. They will attain critical appraisal skills of various health measures and intervention studies.
Selected examples of nutrient metabolism will be examined in detail in regard to dietary intake, metabolism, and mechanistic effects on human health. Comprehensive coverage of all nutrients is not intended, but rather the examples will be examined in detail with a focus on research techniques and approaches, and various factors that interact with and influence nutrition.
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.
The course will provide a comprehensive examination of topics related to human neuroscience as it broadly relates to movement. These topics include the central nervous system control of human movement, sensorimotor control systems and modulation, attention, psychological factors that influence emotional and behavioral adaptation to chronic illnesses, prehension, movement sequencing, limb gesturing, tool use, gait and posture.
Human neuroscience research techniques are discussed in class and used in laboratory sessions. Students will learn the theory and gain practical experience with electroencephalography, event-related potentials, functional magnetic resonance imaging, transcranial magnetic stimulation, electromyography, digitized optical tacking of movement, psychophysics and survey methodologies.
A person-centred approach will be applied to identify and interpret individual and contextual factors that affect exercise safety, adherence, and effectiveness in apparently healthy adults. Students will learn to (in)formally assess barriers and facilitators to physical activity, posture, balance, joint mobility, physical competency, and muscular capacity, all for the purpose of designing exercise programs. Informed by best available evidence at the kinesiology theory-practice nexus, an interdisciplinary perspective is implicitly adopted.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to basic aspects of functionally-oriented anatomy of the human central nervous including the brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves and the tissues they innervate using pre-dissected cadavers. After completing this course, students should expect to have mastered the location of major neuroanatomic landmarks, be able to identify these landmarks on both postmortem brains and neuroimages (i.e., CT scan, MRI scan), understand the cellular components of the nervous system, and should be able to propose neuroanatomical explanations for normal and abnormal sensory experiences and motor, cognitive and emotional behaviours.
This course provides a multi-disciplinary examination of the relationship between physical activity and cognition function. This will include discussion of the effects of physical activity and exercise on cognition functions, and how the effects are modified by age, exercise dose, and setting. We explore growing interest in the use of exercise as a cognitive rehabilitation strategy. In addition, the effects of cognitive impairment on movement and physical activity participation will be discussed from various perspectives (neurophysiological, biomechanical, psychosocial, and legislative).
An examination of theory, technology and applications of wearable technology for health to be used in clinical, workplace or at home settings. The course will consider the opportunities and potential challenges to use of current technology and the exploration of the approaches necessary to maximize the usability and health benefits of wearable health technology.
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. Exposure to these topics from multiple perspectives will create a foundation and set expectations for scientific dissemination and respectful discussion. Completion of this course will not only deepen students’ understanding of core concepts in Kinesiology and Health Sciences, but also provide invaluable insights into the practical applications of interdisciplinary knowledge in real-world contexts.
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. Exposure to these topics from multiple perspectives will create a foundation and set expectations for scientific dissemination and respectful discussion. Completion of this course will not only deepen students’ understanding of core concepts in Kinesiology and Health Sciences, but also provide invaluable insights into the practical applications of interdisciplinary knowledge in real-world contexts.
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This course will examine the theoretical and practical use of cardiorespiratory and metabolic assessments techniques to assess the functional status of participants within human performance and clinical exercise physiology targeted populations. Students will review and interpret the literature to construct, apply and justify the inclusion of exercise assessment modalities (e.g. Cardiac Stress Tests, Cardiorespiratory Exercise Testing (VO2), Body composition) and to develop proficiency in interpretation of the assessments. The clinical content will reinforce skill-based components to familiarize students with the use of a range of tools and techniques. A combination of hands-on and didactic activities will be used together with experiential and adult learning principles and practice.
Complimenting knowledge and skills developed in KIN 655 and KIN 691 students will review and interpret the literature and assessment results to design and deliver individualized exercise programs. Students will learn to elicit and monitor structural and functional responses and adaptations to physical exercise by applying fundamental movement and exercise science theory from best available research- and practice-based evidence. Students will demonstrate and apply health-, fitness- and performance-promoting exercise techniques that will achieve the desired outcome in a safe and effective manner.
This course combines seminar-based learning with a supervised practicum to provide students with structured, high-impact work-integrated learning experiences centred on professional practice in exercise sciences. Students engage in mentored, real-world practice across diverse settings, applying kinesiology knowledge and skills to support safe and effective person-centred programming. Seminar sessions support the integration of theory and experience through structured reflection, peer discussion, and critical analysis of professional issues. Emphasis is placed on increasing autonomy, exercising ethical reasoning, collaborating across disciplines, and contributing meaningfully to evidence-informed program delivery, evaluation, or quality improvement. The course supports students in exploring potential career pathways, consolidating their professional identity, and preparing for a culminating internship experience.
The control of cardiorespiratory responses to exercise will be examined by detailed consideration of afferent, central neural and effector mechanisms for regulation.
Lipids are intimately linked to all cellular functions based not only on their structural role as membrane components, but also their use as fuel, interactions with proteins, as important second messengers in cell signalling and potent regulators of gene expression. The present course will examine the properties and how they impact various biological functions and human conditions including inflammation and cardiovascular disease. The course will also examine dominant lip analytical techniques that are specific to this field of study and examine the emerging field of lipidomics.
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.
This course will provide an overview of current thinking on work and health by introducing students to major substantive topics 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.
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 associated 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.
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.
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.
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.
This seminar is a forum for Aging, Health and Well-Being students to present about their research. Invited speakers will also discuss relevant research or professional development. Attendance at the seminar is required for two terms (i.e., through completion of HLTH/KIN/REC 751A and HLTH/KIN/REC 751B, respectively, over the students' first two years in the program). The topics addressed in the seminar cross all disciplines of the Collaborative Aging, Health and Well-Being Program.
This seminar is a forum for Aging, Health and Well-Being students to present about their research. Invited speakers will also discuss relevant research or professional development. Attendance at the seminar is required for two terms (i.e., through completion of HLTH/KIN/REC 751A and HLTH/KIN/REC 751B, respectively, over the students' first two years in the program). The topics addressed in the seminar cross all disciplines of the Collaborative Aging, Health and Well-Being Program.
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.
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.