KIN 427Low Back Disorders
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Health
- Subject
- Kinesiology
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course will consider the multidisciplinary issues (psychosocial, behavioural, physiological, motor control, biomechanical, and legislative) related to low back disorders. A solid scientific foundation is developed from the study of anatomy, normal function, and injury mechanics. This foundation is used to substantiate the best strategies for injury prevention and optimal rehabilitation for those with low back disorders.
Prerequisites
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 3009 | 0 / 88 | F 08:30–11:20 |
| LEC 701 | 1160 | 96 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Reviewed on UW Flow
94% liked it40% easy90% useful
From 16 ratings and 7 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
By far the most useful class in my KIN degree. Everything taught is re-explained practically and hands on.
Jul 2015 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
This was a great course I would recommend to everyone. It was very comprehensive on different conditions of the lower back, the anatomy of the lower back and the function of the lower back. Stu made the course so that if you had over an 80% avg after both 25% midterms you had the option to not write the exam. This was not an easy course but it's one that you find yourself wanting to study for.
Jul 2014 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
Great course, very content heavy and lots of information, but very useful. If you pay attention and take notes it should be an easy 85+. Dr. Beach was very engaging.
Apr 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Tyson Beach W2024, 3 hr 8:30 on a Friday unfortunately, which Dr. Beach wasn't a fan of either and I think has since been changed. Class was a lot of fun, Dr. Beach knows his stuff, and lectures sometimes turned into cool discussions. The title is slightly misleading, as you don't focus on a bunch of different LBD, but rather look at back pain in general and learn about a lot of different aspects/perspectives. Sometimes, slides will just have one big picture and no text, and it can be stressful trying to write down what Dr. Beach is teaching as he goes on tangents at times. Overall, Dr. Beach is incredibly approachable, reasonable, and very fun to talk about kinesiology-related things with.…
Dec 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Tyson Beach's course offers valuable, real-world insights for those interested in physiotherapy or rehabilitation. The material is well-structured, with assignments that align closely with lectures, as well as 6 quizzes and a final exam.
The final exam was pretty simple with a lot of questions straight out of the quizzes.
Professor Beach's teaching style is enthusiastic and engaging, but his presentation can sometimes feel disjointed when he gets excited about the biomechanics of movement and exercise. You may need to focus extra effort to identify the core concepts of the wider course material. Those interested in a strong understanding of Low Back Disorders and its application in the…Apr 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
5 posts and comments in 5 threads mention KIN 427, December 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.
Winter 2022
see you all on february 7th 88 points, 10 comments
u/Dimtar_: “… 362 SOC 352 GSJ 380 HLTH 380 HLTH 102 HLTH 344 HLTH 370 HLTH 430 KIN 146 KIN 312 KIN 404 KIN 427 REC 280 ACTSC 231 (Tutorial) CO 250 (Tutorial) CO 487/CO 687 (Lecture) COMM 231 (Lecture) CS 251 (Labs) MATH 136 (Tutorial) MATH 138 (Tutorial) STAT 231 (Tutorial) STAT 231 (Lecture …”
Winter 2020
KIN 427 Past midterms 3 points, 0 comments
u/REEtwo: “Hii if anyone knows or has past midterms from KIN 427 pls message me! I'm a science student and don't know any upper/past yr kin students unfortunately and any help will be SUUUPER appreciated, thank you (in advance)!”
Winter 2019
What is the TLDR of the course you’re currently studying for? 31 points, 33 comments
u/RealisticKinStudent: “I'll start TL;DR of KIN 427 - Low Back Disorders: Sitting for too long is not good for you. Standing for too long is not good for you. Therefore do both. Also don’t lift stuff with your back flexed.”
KIN427 5 points, 0 comments
u/ExtendoClout: “Anybody else taking kin427 right now? I've had a lot of things happen over the last few weeks and I missed the last 2.5 lectures, and if he gave out any information for the exam. Would be great if someone could share!”
Fall 2018
Anyone take KIN 402 or 427? 3 points, 2 comments
u/zwitterionz: “Trying to decide between one of the two for next semester. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!”
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