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KIN 429Bone and Joint Health

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 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

The overall aim is to provide a comprehensive understanding of human bone and cartilage in health and disease. Specific topics covered include: skeletal physiology, bone and cartilage growth and development, prevalence and etiology of several bone and joint conditions (e.g., osteoporosis, arthritis), clinical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of bone and joint conditions, and the roles of nutrition and exercise in the prevention and treatment of bone and joint disease. The course will incorporate current issues, problem-based learning, research skills, and student-led seminars in addition to the lecture-based framework.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed the following:
      • Must have completed the following:
        • KIN100 - Regional Human Anatomy (0.50)
        • KIN100L - Regional Human Anatomy Laboratory (0.25)
    • Students must be in level 3A or higher

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.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00130120 / 80TTh 14:30–15:50
LEC 701116246 / 9999Online or by arrangement

Reviewed on UW Flow

63% liked it23% easy73% useful

From 16 ratings and 5 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Let me be very clear here. This is very much a kinesiology course, not a biology/physiology course. If you take it, be aware that you will mostly be studying exercise prescriptions and not molecular/cellular pathways.
    The course itself is EXTREMELY content-heavy, and is very difficult. The course structure is quite forgiving though: 2 non cumulative term tests and a bunch of group assignments. I had good experiences in all of these.
    It helps that you're being taught by a leading expert in the field, so any questions will be answered truthfully.

    Dec 2023 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • This course was far too focused on exercise prescription and not on physiology. The tests were not accurately reflective of the course materials and grading of the Case Studies felt off. I don't recommend taking this course.

    Nov 2022 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • There is a lot of information to know when it comes to the tests. There are written sections and multiple choice but as long as you go through the course notes it should be fine. The case studies were interesting and were easy enough to get a good mark in. The reason I did not like this class because of its disorganization when it transferred from online to in person. Other than that it was ok

    Apr 2022 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Two tests, four quizzes and 4 case assignments. The course is not the easiest but you can do well if you really try. The quizzes are quite easy, non-cumulative and you do better if you work with others. Your questions won't be the same but you'll doubt yourself less. Case assignments are also easy to get perfect on, the rubric is given in advance so do the readings and have your notes open while your group works on it. This course is definitely more geared toward kin students since there's lots of info assumed you know on exercise and it makes it difficult. The tests were also pretty hard so know your stuff.

    Jan 2020 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Really easy class for someone who has taken anatomy. Class discussions are a huge part of the tests, not the lecture slides. No final and in class group work was a mark booster

    Jan 2017 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

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