Kinesiology (KIN)

KIN 102 Biophysical Basis of KinesiologyF 3C,1T 0.5

Human physical movement is discussed from mechanical, anatomical and physicological viewpoints. The course provides a general orientation to the study of Kinesiology

KIN 103 Psycho-Social Basis of KinesiologyF 3C1T 0.5

An introduction to the study of human physical activity from psychological, sociological, anthropological and historical perspectives.

KIN 116 General and Organic ChemistryW 3C 0.5

An introduction to the chemical concepts of importance in kinesiology and health studies

KIN 171 History of Sport and Physical Activity

Not offered 1982-83

KIN 200 Human Anatomy of the Limbs and TrunkF 3C,2L 0.5

Functionally-oriented study of the limbs and trunk by regions using predissected

cadavers. A brief introduction to Neuroanatomy is included.

Prereq: Kinesiology, Health Studies and Dance students or permission of instructor. No Year 1 students are admitted.

KIN 201 Haman Anatomy of the Brain, Head and NeckW 3C,2L 0.5

The anatomicai structure and function of the brain, cranial nerves and sense organs of the head are emphasized. Included is an introduction to the histology of the nervous system. An opportunity for some dissection of the head and neck is provided.

Prereq: KIN 200 or consent of Instructor

KIN 222 Statistical Techniques Applied to KinesiologyF 3C,2L 0.5

An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics and the interpretation of data. A major consideration of the course is the use of statistics in the solution of problems in Kinesiology. Prereq: KIN students only.

KIN 252 An Introduction to the Sociology of SportW,S 3C 0.5

An introduction to the charactertics, processes and problems of sport as a social system. In addition, the social psychological aspects of sport involvement are considered.

Prereq: KIN 103 and SOC 101. Cross-listed as REC 203 and SOC 348

Scanned page 336 KIN 255 today

KIN 255 Introduction to Psychomotor BehaviourW 3C,2L 0.5

An information processing approach is used to introduce the principles of learning and performing fine and gross motor skills. In addition, social psychological variables are studied as they relate to the facilitation or decrement in learning and performance. Prereq: KIN 103 and PSYCH 101

KIN 280 Administration

Not offered 1982-83.

KIN 300 Physiology of Physical ActivityF,S 3C,2L 0.5

A study of the effects of physical . activity on the muscular, circulatory and respiratory systems and the mechanisms through which the body adapts to activity and environment.

Prereq: BIOL 230, 233.

KIN 317 Human BiochemistryF 3C 0.5

An elementary course in human biochemistry including the metabolism and function of proteins, carbohydrates.

Course Descriptions 335

Kinesiology

lipids, and hormones. Emphasis is placed on the application of biocnemical principles to human movement. Prereq: KIN 116 or equivalent.

KIN 321 Introduction to the Biomechanics of Human MovementW,S 3C,2L 0.5

Anatomical, neural and mechanica! considerations in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of human movement are examined. Concepts related to the biostatics and biodynamics of linked segment models of human motion are introduced.

Prereq: PHYS 103, KIN 200 and 222.

KIN 330 Research DesignW,S 3C 0.5

An introduction to the basic principles of scientific inquiry in Kinesiology. A systematic treatment of the logic and practice of methods and techniques employed in research related to physical activity with an examination of design, sampling, data gathering and analysis.

KIN 335 Evaluation of Human Motor PerformanceW,S 3C,2L 0.5

The nature and methodology of assessment is reviewed from theoretical and empirical perspectives. Taxonomies of motor performance are examined and principles developed for the measurement of specific construction in field and laboratory situations.

Prereq: KIN 222.

Scanned page 336 KIN 340 today

KIN 340 An introduction to Sports MedicineF 3¢,2L 0.5

An introductory course to the area of sports medicine, including the prevention, care and rehabilitation of common sports injuries. Considerable attention is directed towards the mechanisms of traumatic injuries as well as the management in the acute, intermediate and advanced stages of injury care. Prereq: KIN 200, 3rd and 4th year Students only.

KIN 341 Select Topics in Sports MedicineW 3C.2L 0.5

A course for those students wishing additional! study in the area of sports medicine. Topics to be presented include trauma to the head and vertebral column, internal injuries, heat problems and the medical and nonmedicai use of drugs in sport.

Prereq: KIN 340.

Scanned page 336 KIN 346 today

KIN 346 Nutrition (HLTH 346)W,S 3C 0.5

An elementary course in nutrition with special emphasis on diet for sport and certain physiological conditions.

KIN 348 Social Psychology of Health Behaviour (HLTH 348)W,S 3C 0.5

The study and application of basic social psychological processes in relation to selected health-related behaviours (e.g. family planning, overeating, smoking, non-medical drug use, cardiovascular risk factors, patient compliance, medical care utilization).

Prereq: PSYCH 101 or consent of , instructor.

KIN 349 Principles of Behaviour Moditication (HLTH 349)F,S 3C 0.5

A course providing a general overview of behaviour modification principles and procedures. Basic principles of reinforcement, punishment, modelling and desensitization are examined as they relate to health behaviour. Prereq: PSYCH 101 or consent of instructor.

Scanned page 336 KIN 352 today

KIN 352 Aging, the Aged and Leisure: A Sociological and Social Psychological Perspective (SOC 373)F 3C 0.5

Employing a sociological and psychological frame of reference, the process and probiems of aging are analysed. Special emphasis is given to the problem of leisure time in the later years of life.

Prereq: SOC 101 and one other SOC course. Offered even years only.

KIN 354 Social Psychology and Physical ActivityW,S 2C1T 0.5

An examination of sport and other forms of physical activity as social situations. Topics such as social facilitation, modelling, person perception, expectancies, group structure, unity, motivation, leadership, conformity, aad intergroup relations are introduced in relation to motor performance.

Prereq: PSYCH 101.

Scanned page 336 KIN 354 today

KIN 356 Information Processing in Human Perceptual Motor PerformanceF 2C,1T 0.5

An information processing model of perceptual-motor behaviour is presented. Human performance theory is used to study processes mediating input and output information. Specifically, the subprocesses of storage of information in memory, perception, retrieval of information from memory and execution of movement-are examined. Prereq: KIN 222, 255.

Scanned page 336 KIN 356 today

KIN 357 Motor LearningW 2C,1T 0.5

A course focusedon the bases and applications of theories of motor

| psychological and neurophysiological processes as they relate to these theories. : Prereq: KIN 222, 255.

Scanned page 336 KIN 357 today

KIN 401 Physiological Adaptations to Physical ActivityW,S 3C,2L 0.5

An analysis of the physiologic adaptations that occur in response to protracted physical activity and the influence of such adaptations on the response to work in a variety of environmental conditions. Special emphasis is given to the changes occurring in skeletal and cardiac muscles and the neuro endocrine mechanisms involved.

Prereq: KIN 300 and 317.

Scanned page 337 KIN 402 today

KIN 402 Hydrospace, Altitude and Aerospace PhysiologyF 3C 0.5

An examination of man's cardiorespiratory responses at rest and during work to selected stresses of hyperbaric and hypobaric environments.

Prereq: KIN 300.

KIN 405 Exercise ManagementW 3C,2L 0.5

An examination of the rationale and procedures used in the development of exercise programs for normally healthy individuals.

Prereq: KIN 300 and 321.

Scanned page 337 KIN 407 today

KIN 407 The Physiology of Coronary Heart Diesease (HLTH 407)W 3C 0.5

An examination of the pathology, risk factors and rehabilitation programs related to coronary heart disease. Major emphasis is placed on the cardiorespiratory implications of exercise in the rehabilitation process.

Prereq: KIN 300 or equivalent.

KIN 410 Growth, Development, and AgingW 3C Q5

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. Prereg. KIN 200 and BIOL 230

Scanned page 337 KIN 416 today

KIN 416 Neuromuscular IntegrationW 3C 0.5

An examination of the neural processes involved in the maintenance of posture and the contro! of movement.

Prereq: KIN 201 and PSYCH 261 or permission of instructor.

Course Descriptions

Kinesiology

KIN 420 Kinesiological Considerations in Equipment EvatuationF 3C 0.5

The principles of analysis and assessment of equipment for human use (e.g. helmets, backpacks, shoes) and selected tasks (e.g. manual materials handling) are studied froma kinesiological perspective. The use of biomechanical analytical techniques is emphasized.

Prereq: KIN 321, 3B and 4th year students only or consent of instructor. KIN 425 is advisable and may be taken concurrently.

Scanned page 337 KIN 420 today

KIN 425 Biomechanics of Human MovementF 3C,2L 0.5

The quantitative measurement and analysis of the movement of the human musculo skeletal system. Multisegment dynamic movements will be studied using existing 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.

Prereq: KIN 321.

Scanned page 337 KIN 425 today

KIN 426 Biophysical Signal Processing and Control SystemsW 3C,2L O05

Basic electricity and electronics required for the understanding of bioelectric recording and electrophysiology. Application of signal processing to biophysical signals encountered in kinesiology. Mathematical modelling of passive and active systems and the control systems (cardiac, respiratory, nNeuromuscular) associated with human movement. Prereq: KIN 321, KIN 300, KIN 357 or permission of instructor.

Scanned page 337 KIN 431 today

KIN 431 Research ProposalF,W,S 0.5

An independent paper in the form of a research proposal on an approved topic, supervised by a faculty member {see KIN 432 for range of topics). The proposal shall consist of three chapters which include: (1) an introduction or statement of the problem, (2) a review of the literature, {3) methods and procedures.

Prereq: 4th year Honours Kinesiology.

KIN 432 Research ProjectF,W,S 0.5

An independent reserch project on an approved topic, supervised by a faculty member. (The first three chapters are completed as KIN 431). The project may inciude survey, experimental or theo

retical research, program evaluation, mathematical modelling, fitness appraisal, etc.

Prereq: KIN 437. It is strongly recommended that students planning graduate studies take KIN 431 and KIN 432.

Scanned page 337 KIN 432 today

KIN 433 Senior EssayF,W,S 0.5

An extensive critical review of the literature on an approved topic. The tapics will be braader in scope than those associated with specific research proposals.

Prereq: 4th year Honours Kinesiology.

Scanned page 337 KIN 433 today

KIN 442 Adapted Physical ActivityW 2C,2L 0.5

The study of individual problems and

. their implications for the Kinesiotogist.

Body mechanics problems, orthopaedic disabilities, neurological disabilities, heart disturbances and respiratory problems are discussed.

Prereq: KIN 300.

KIN 452 Sport in SocietyF,S 3C 0.5

An advanced course in the sociology of sport with a particular focus on sport in Canadian society. Topics include the structure and processes of Canadian sport and its place in Canadian social structure and Culture.

Prereq: KIN 252 or REC 203 or SOC 348

Scanned page 337 KIN 453 today

KIN 453 The Psychology of Sport and Physical ActivityF,S 3C 0.5

An introduction to specific psychological topics as they relate to the social psychological! behaviour of the individual in motor performance situations. Topics usually examined are personality, anxiety, motivation, attribution. Prereq: KIN 354.

KIN 456 Cognitive Dysfunction and Motor Skill (PSYCH 307)F 3C 0.5

An examination of issues related to understanding the cerebral organization of motor skill. Discussion of how certain movement disorders are a reflection of disturbances at different stages in the

sequence of information processing.

Prereq: One of PSYCH 206, 207, or KIN 356