KIN 102 Biophysical Basis of KinesiologyF 3C,1T 0.5
Human physical movement is discussed from mechanical, anatomical and physiological viewpoints. The course provides a general orientation to the study of Kinesiology.
73 courses in the 1989–90 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Human physical movement is discussed from mechanical, anatomical and physiological viewpoints. The course provides a general orientation to the study of Kinesiology.
An introduction to the study of human physical activity from psychological, sociolagical, anthrapalogical and histarical perspectives.
Functionally-oriented study of the limbs and trunk by regions using predissected cadavers. A brief introduction to Neuroanatomy is included.
No Year One students are admitted.
The anatomical 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
The physiology of human growth, development and aging is examined with special reference to the influence of diet, anvironment, exercise and disease on the normal processes. Prereq: KIN 200, BIOL 230 and 233 Cross-listed as HLTH 210
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 and Health Studies.
Prereq: KIN and Health Studies students only
An introduction to selected movement disorders and their.implications for physical activity. The movement disorders examined include those which accompany neuromuscular and perceptual-motor impairment, mental retardation, cardio-vascular and respiratory disease.
Prereq: KIN 102 and 103
An introduction to the characteristics, processes and problems of sport as a social system. In addition, the social psychological aspects of sport invalvement are considered. Preraq: KIN 103 and SOC 101 Cross-listed as SOC 348
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.
A study integrating the theoretical and applied aspects of motor and perceptual motor development in children and adolescents. Tutorials will examine children in an applied setting. Antireq: DANCE 264A and 264B Cross-listed as DANCE 264C
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 and 233
An elementary course in human biochemistry including the metabolism and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and hormones. Emphasis is placed on the application of biochemical principles to human movement.
Course Descriptions 16:89 Kinesiology
Anatomical, neural and mechanical 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.
An introduction to the basic principles of scientific inquiry in Kinesiology. A systematic treatment of the logic and practice of methods and techniques amployed in research related to physical activity with an examination of design, sampling, data gathering and analysis.
Prereq: KIN 222
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 constructs in field and laboratory situations.
Prereq: KIN 222
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, third and fourth year students only
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 non-medical use of drugs in sport.
Prereq: KIN 340
An elementary course in nutrition with
special emphasis on diet for sport and
certain physiological conditions. Cross-listed as HLTH 346
16:90 Course Descriptions Kinesiology
Behaviour : : 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
Cross-listed as HLTH 348
A course providing a general overview of behaviour modification principles and procedures. Basic principtes of reinforcement, punishment, modelling and desensitization are examined as they relate to health behaviour. Prereq: PSYCH 101 or consent of instructor ; Cross-listed as HLTH 349°
An introduction to individual and population aging. Topics discussed include: aging from an historical and comparative perspective: aging in subcultures: aging and the social structure; aging and social pracesses, aging and the environment; work and retirement; and aging and leisure patterns.
Prereq: SOC 101 and one other SOC course oy
Cross-listed as SOC 344
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, and intergroup relations are introduced in relation to motor performance.
Prereq: PSYCH 101
Cross-listed as REC 307
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 trom memory and execution of movement are examined.
Prereq: KIN 222, 255
“KIN 357 W 3C 05
Motor Learning A course focused on the bases and applications of theories of motor learning. Included are selected psychological and neurophysialogical processes as they relate to these theories.
Prereq: KIN 222, 255
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
An examination of man’s cardiorespiratory responses at rest and during work to selected stresses of hyperbaric and hypobaric environments.
Prereq: KIN 300
An examination of the rationale and procedures used in.the development of exercise programs for normally healthy individuals..
Prereq: KIN 300 and 321
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 Cross-listed as HLTH 407
An examination of the neural processes involved in the maintenance of posture and the control of movement.
Biomechanical methods are applied to the study of the effect on the human operator of selected work place tasks, personal equipment, and work space layout. Examples include the use of EMG and/or computerized models to analyse low back toading during manual lifting, the design of helmets, shoes and office-chairs.
Prereq: KIN 425 (may be taken concurrently) or consent of instructor
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 controt of the movement. Examples are presented from pathological, normal and athletic movement.
Prereq: KIN 321
Basic electricity and electronics required for the understanding of bioe-
" lectric 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, neuromuscular) associated with human movement.
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.
Prereq: Fourth year Honours Kine-
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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.
Prereq: KIN 431
It is strongly recommended that students planning graduate studies take KIN 431 and KIN 432.
KIN 432A’ Biomechanics
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An extensive critical review of the literature on an approved topic. The topics will be broader in scope than those associated with specific research proposais.
Prereq: Fourth year Honours Kinesiology
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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.
Physical Activity . An introduction to specific psychological topics as they relate to the social psychological behaviour of the individual in motor performance situations. Topics ysually examined are personality, anxiety, motivation, attribution. Prereq: KIN 354
Skill : 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
An examination of current major issues
and trends in Kinesiology. Students
select areas of major interest from a
series of faculty introduced topics. Prereq: Fourth year Honours KIN
Students
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.
May be repeated in subsequent terms. Prereq: Consent of department
KIN 472A/B Biomechanics
KIN 472C/D Work Physiology
KIN 472E/F Psycho-Motor Behaviour
KIN 472G/H Social Sciences: Sociology
KIN 4721J Social Sciences: Psychology .
KIN 472K/L Sports Medicine
KIN 472M _ Teaching
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Practical experience in the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of sports injuries under the supervision of a physician and an athletic therapist.
Prereq: KIN students only. Must have at least A- in KIN 200 and 340, first aid and athletic injury experience, and consent of instructor
Practical experience with cardiac patients in a rehabilitation setting; major emphasis is placed on the cardiorespiratory implications of exercise and behaviour modification.
Prereq: KIN 300, 407, 349, and experience with high risk patients, plus consent of instructor
Courses may be taken concurrently.
Not offered in 1989–90.