KIN 102 Biophysical Basis of KinesiologyF 3C,1T 0.5
Human physical movement is discussed from mechanical, anatomical and physiofogical viewpoints. The course provides a general orientation to the study of Kinesiology.
Kinesiology (KIN)
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KIN 103 The Social Sciences Basis of KinesiologyF 3C,1T 0.5
An introduction to the study of human physical activity from psychological, sociological, anthropological and historical perspectives.
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.
No Year One students are admitted.
KIN 201 Human Anatomy of the Brain, Head and NeckW 3C,2L 0.5
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
KIN 210 Growth and Development, and AgingW 3C 0.5
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. Prereq: KIN 200, BIOL 230 and 273 Cross-listed as HLTH 210
KIN 222 Statistical Techniques Applied toF 3C,2L 0.5
Kinesiology
An introduction to descriptive and inferen-
tial 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
KIN 242 Introduction to Movement DisordersF 3C,2L 0.5
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
KIN 250 Sociology of Physical Activity3C 0.5
An introduction to the sociology of physical activity. The course examines physical activity with respect to settings such as the workplace, educational and health systems, exercise, and sport. Particular attention is directed to a consideration of the social significance of physical activity and the social influences and constraints upon access and participation.
KIN 255 Introduction to PsychomotorW 3C,2L 0.5
Behaviour
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 264 Developmental Aspects of MovementF 2C,1T
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 264
Cross-listed as DANCE 264
KIN 300 Physiology of Physical ActivityF,S 3C,3L 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 and 273
KIN 317 Human BiochemistryF 3C 0.5
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.
Prereq: CHEM 116 or equivalent
KIN 321 Introduction to the Biomechanics ofW,S 3C,2L 0.5
Human Movement
Anatomical, neural and mechanical con-
siderations in the qualitative and quantita-
tive analysis of human movement are
examined. Concepts related to the biostat-
ics and biodynamics of linked segment
models of human motion are introduced. Prereq: PHYS 103, KIN 200 and 222
KIN 330 Research DesignW,S 30 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.
Prereq: KIN 222
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 constructs in field and laboratory situations.
Prereq: KIN 222
KIN 340 Injuries in Work and SportF 3C,2L 0.5
An introductory course to the area of sports medicine in which injuries encountered in sport and in the workplace are exmained. Materials covered include the mechanisms of injury, tissue biomechanics, pathology, assessment, treatment and prevention of acute and chronic trauma. The laboratory component provides hands-on experience with the management of simulated injuries. Prereq: KIN 200, third- and fourth-year Kinesiology students
KIN 341 Selected Topics in Sport and Work InjuriesW 3C,2L 0.5
This course covers the mechanisms, pathology, management and prevention of catastrophic injuries encountered in sport and work. Topics include trauma to the head, face, vertebral column, and knee, thermal injury, legal liability and others as requested by the students.
Prereq: KIN 340
Course Descriptions Kinesiology
KIN 346 NutritionW,S 3C 0.5
An elementary course in nutrition with special emphasis on diet for sport and certain physiological conditions. Prereq: KIN 317 or Year Three or Four Standing or permission of instructor Cross-listed as HLTH 346
KIN 348 Social Psychology of Health BehaviourW,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, nonmedical drug use, cardiovascular risk factors, patient compliance, medical care utilization).
Prereq: PSYCH 101 or consent of instructor
Cross-listed as HLTH 348
KIN 349 Principles of Behaviour ModificationF,S 3C 0.5
A course providing a general overview of behaviour modification principlés 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
Cross-listed as HLTH 349
KIN 352 Sociology of Aging3C 0.5
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 processes; aging and the environment; work and retirement; and aging and leisure patterns.
Prereq: SOC 101 and one other SOC course
KIN 354 Social Psychology and Physical ActivityW,S 2C,1T 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, and intergroup relations are introduced in relation to motor performance.
Prereq: PSYCH 101
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KIN 356 Information Processing in Human Perceptual Motor PerformanceF 3C 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 memoty, perception, retrieval of information from memory and execution of movement are examined.
Prereq: KIN 222, 255
KIN 357 Motor LearningW 3C 0.5
A course focused on the bases and applications of theories of motor learning. Included are selected psychological and neurophysiological processes as they relate to these theories.
Prereq: KIN 222, 255
KIN 401 Physiological Adaptations to Physical ActivityW,S 3C,3L 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 occurting in sketetal and cardiac muscles and the neuro-endocrine mechanisms involved.
Prereq: KIN 300 and 317
KIN 402 Hydrospace, Altitude and Aerospace PhysiologyF 3C 0.5
An examination of human cardiorespiratoty 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 proce-
dures used in the development of exercise
programs for normally healthy individuals. Prereq: KIN 300 and 321
KIN 407 The Physiology of Coronary Heart DiseaseW 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. Prereg: KIN 300 or equivalent Cross-listed as HLTH 407
KIN 416 Neuromuscular IntegrationF 3C 0.5
An examination of the neural processes involved in the maintenance of posture and the coritrol of movement.
KIN 420 Occupational BiomechanicsW 3C 0.5
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 loading during manual lifting, the design of helmets, shoes and office chairs.
Prereq: KIN 425 (may be taken concurrently) or consent of instructor
KIN 422 F 2C,iL 0.5
Human Galt, Posture, and Balance: Pathological and Aging Considerations This course will provide a detailed understanding of the kinematics, kinetics, and neural contro! 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 be emphasized. Prereq: KIN 425, KIN 416, or permission of instructor
KIN 425 Biomechanics of Human MovementW 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
KIN 426 Biophysical Signal Processing and Control SystemsF 3C,2L 0.5
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, neuromuscular) associated with human movement.
Prereq: KIN 321, KIN 300 or consent of instructor
Course Descriptions Kinesiology
KIN 431 Research ProposalF,W,S 0.5
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 Kinesiology
KIN 431A Biomechanics
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KIN 431B Biochemistry
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KIN 431C Work Physiology
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KIN 431E Psycho Motor Behaviour
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KIN 431G Sociology of Physical Activity
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KIN 431J Psychology of Human Movement
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KIN 431K Sports Medicine
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KIN 431M Anatomy
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KIN 431N Movement Disorders
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KIN 431P Nutrition
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KIN 431Q Gerontology
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KIN 431R Rehabilitation
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KIN 432 Research ProjectF,W,S 0.5
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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KIN 432B Biochemistry
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KIN 432C Work Physiology
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KIN 432E Psycho Motor Behaviour
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KIN 432G Sociology of Physical Activity
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KIN 432 Psychology of Human Movement
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KIN 432K Sports Medicine
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KIN 432M Anatomy
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KIN 432N Movement Disorders
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KIN 432P Nutrition
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KIN 432Q Gerontology
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KIN 432R Rehabilitation
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KIN 433 Senior EssayF,W,S 0.5
An extensive critical review of the literature on an approved topic. The topics will be broader in scope than those associated with specific research proposals.
Prereq: Fourth year Honours Kinesiology
KIN 433A Biomechanics
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KIN 433B Biochemistry
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KIN 433C Work Physiology
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KIN 433E Psycho Motor Behaviour
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KIN 433G Sociology of Physical Activity
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KIN 433J Psychology of Human Movement
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KIN 433K Sports Medicine
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KIN 433M Anatomy
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KIN 433N Movement Disorders
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KIN 433P Nutrition
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KIN 433Q Gerontology
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KIN 433S Cardiac Rehabilitation
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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 250
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 psycholagical 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 SkillF 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
KIN 470 Seminar in KinesiologyF,W,S 3C 0.5
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
KIN 472 Directed Study in Special TopicsF,W,S 0.5
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 472H Habilitation
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KIN 472M Teaching
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KIN 472N Coaching
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KIN 472R Rehabilitation
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KIN 491 Clinical Kinesiology — Sports Injuries AssessmentF,W 5T 0.5 .
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
KIN 492A Clinical Kinesiology — Cardiac Rehabilitation Practicum/B FW 2P,2T 0.25/0.25
Practical experience with cardiac patients in a rehabilitation setting; major emphasis is placed on the cardio-respiratory 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
KIN 493 Clinical Kinesiology: Movement Assessment PracticumW 5P3T 0.5
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 fucntions involving gait, posture and balance or upper limb movements will typically be examined in these assessments.
Prereq: Normally the minimum requirement will be a 75% average overall and in the prerequisite courses which include KIN 242, 416, 422, 456. As well, the student will need to have the equivalent of eight months of full-time experience working with people from special populations and the consent of the course co-ordinator.
Course Descriptions Kinesiology - Management Sciences
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