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KIN 422Human Posture, Balance and Gait

Units
0.50
Faculty
Health
Subject
Kinesiology

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

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.

Prerequisites

  • Must have completed the following:
    • KIN221 - Advanced Biomechanics of Human Movement (0.50)
    • KIN221L - Advanced Biomechanics of Human Movement Laboratory (0.25)

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001286577 / 80MW 14:30–15:50

Reviewed on UW Flow

80% liked it50% easy75% useful

From 10 ratings and 3 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Dr. Maly was one of the most engaging professors I have had the privilege to witness. Her teaching style is backed by science and I always found myself interested in the content. She repeated all of the major points so many times that the weekly quizzes and midterms felt like some of the easiest I have done in my undergrad. Highly recommend

    Apr 2025 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Weekly quizzes on readings, one midterm, group presentation and a cumulative exam

    Nov 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • This course is great for people even if they don't have an understanding in biomechanics. The content is great and interesting. The assessments felt a bit off topic but I like the content too much for that to affect my review. I highly recommend this course.

    Nov 2022 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

3 posts and comments in 3 threads mention KIN 422, October 2017 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.

Fall 2021

Contacting KIN422 Prof?? 2 points, 2 comments

u/sushiii_: “Anyone currently taking KIN422 this semester know when's the best time to contact the prof?? I've been emailing her and she hasn't responded to any of my emails and it's been more than a week since I sent my last one. …”

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Spring 2019

Fall 2017

Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments

“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”

u/Jackhofmann: “PSYCH 483 PSYCH 484 PSYCH 485 PSYCH 486 PSYCH 490R PSYCH 499A PSYCH 499B PSYCH 499C PSYCH 621 PSYCH 630 PSYCH 677A PSYCH 704A PSYCH 704B PSYCH 707 PSYCH 710 PSYCH 714 PSYCH 717 PSYCH 720A PSYCH 721A …”

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