KIN 140LSports Injury Management Laboratory

Units: 0.25
Faculty: Health
Subject: Kinesiology

When it runs

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

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.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Enrolled in 4G-Kinesiology, or H-Kinesiology
- Current first aid and CPR certification is required

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LAB 001	2941	0 / 25	M 13:00–14:20
LAB 002	2942	0 / 25	W 11:30–12:50
LAB 003	2943	0 / 25	F 13:00–14:20
LAB 701	1130	134 / 9999	Online or by arrangement

Reviewed on UW Flow

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From 20 ratings and 3 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

great course if you plan to go into rehab, found I could get lost if I did read the handouts

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Great course!!

Aug 2017 · liked itOn UW Flow Remove this
Great class! Thoroughly enjoyed it! Lots of practical material and no work required!

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Discussed on r/uwaterloo

3 posts and comments in 2 threads mention KIN 140L, May 2018 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Spring 2019

May 7, 2019 Easy 0.25 credit courses in the fall? 3 points, 8 comments

u/nh0x_bu0ngb1nh: “Probly KIN 140L. U learn how to use EMG and ECG and how to measure BP”

u/nh0x_bu0ngb1nh: “You can take KIN 104L instead. They're less sport-based compared to KIN 140L and more clinical-based. But overall it's a bird course”

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Spring 2018

May 3, 2018 Chances of a transfer from regular to co-op? (kin student) 8 points, 2 comments

u/__justinp: “Just finished my first year and I have an 85 average (it dropped from first term) Also had to submit my resume, which has nothing kin-related except for KIN140L (sport injury management lab) What are my chances of getting into co-op?”