Academic Calendar - 2024
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
Kinesiology
An introduction to the historical, philosophical, social, and management foundations of exercise, physical activity, and sport. These perspectives are considered in the context of contemporary topics in the field.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A gross anatomical description of systemic structure and function of the human body, with emphasis on skeletal, muscular and cardiovascular systems. Integration between systems will be discussed using clinical examples related to sport, medicine, and physical therapy.
Antirequisite(s): Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B, Nursing 1330A/B; Health Sciences 1300A/B; Health Sciences 2300A/B; the former Health Sciences 2330A/B; Kinesiology 2222A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Grade 12U Biology or equivalent is strongly recommended.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1 laboratory hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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To obtain basic knowledge in the psychology of human movement science research. The student will become familiar with the latest theory and research from the four pillars of sport psychology, exercise psychology, theoretical models of sedentary behaviour and innovative ways to reduce sedentary behaviour.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Fundamental concepts and theories related to movement learning and control will be introduced. The material will address many of the factors that affect the production of motor behaviour. Students will learn about the basis for movement skill and variables that can be used to improve level of skill.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours biweekly.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The course focuses on the significant impact that physical activity has on optimal health and well-being. Students will be introduced to, and their knowledge enhanced in, concepts in the area of physical activity and health by exploring the scientific evidence base for the relationships among physical activity, well-being and disease.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 2271B if taken in 2013-14.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours. Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students registered in the School of Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the basic aspects of reading, interpreting, evaluating, and presenting research in order to better understand the research process in physical activity. Measurement and data collection techniques from physical and social science areas of kinesiology will be examined using both quantitative and qualitative research designs employed in movement science.
Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 2801A/B.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours; 2 laboratory hours every three weeks.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A gross anatomical description of systemic structure and function of the human body, with emphasis on skeletal, muscular and cardiovascular systems. Integration between systems will be discussed using clinical examples related to sport, medicine, and physical therapy. This is an introductory level lecture course for BA Kinesiology students.
Antirequisite(s): Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B, Health Sciences 1300A/B, Health Sciences 2300A/B, the former Health Sciences 2330A/B, the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221, the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319, Kinesiology 1060A/B, Nursing 1330A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. Grade 12U Biology or equivalent is strongly recommended.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1.0 laboratory hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The physiological basis of muscular exercise and training. The course will examine metabolic, cardiorespiratory and muscular adaptations to acute and chronic exercise.
Prerequisite(s): Grade 12U Biology or equivalent, and Physiology 1021 or equivalent with a minimum grade of 60%.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours biweekly.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students will be introduced to the most commonly occurring activity injuries. Initial treatments, guidelines for referral, return to sport, and preventative measures will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Any of following courses: Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B; Kinesiology 1060A/B; Kinesiology 2222A/B; Health Sciences 1300A/B; Health Sciences 2300A/B; the former Health Sciences 2330A/B; Nursing 1330A/B.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): The former Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221 or the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319 if the prerequisite has not been completed.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction in a qualitative as opposed to a quantitative manner to the mechanical aspects important to human movement in sport, exercise, dance, and the work place. An emphasis on the development of qualitative analytical skills using videotape technology.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours biweekly.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the sociological analysis of sport and physical activity; social development through sport; basis for involvement; consequences of success and failure.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An historical analysis of the development of sport in Canada. Topics include methodology, recreation in French Canada, native sport, industrialization and the growth of organized sport, issues in sport, mass participation and government involvement.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/lab/seminar hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The central purpose of this course is to examine the psychological bases of exercise and physical activity. Emphasis is placed on understanding the motives and barriers underlying involvement in exercise and physical activity, the psychological benefits derived from acute and chronic involvement, the situational and personal determinants associated with failure to initiate and/or adhere to exercise and physical activity programs, the theoretical perspectives advanced to account for involvement, and intervention strategies used to stimulate and/or maintain involvement in exercise and physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 1070A/B or the former Kinesiology 1088A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/seminar hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The course is designed to teach basic skills in critical thinking and how to address ethical issues such as doping in sport, body image and gender, clinical and management conflict of interest, etc.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 2270F/G (taken in 2009-10); the former Kinesiology 2290F/G, 2293F/G; Health Sciences 2610F/G, the former Health Sciences 2600F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides an overview of sport and organizational management from a macro perspective. Within this general thrust, emphasis will be placed on the managerial components of decision making and communicating, as well as various functions of management-planning, organizing, staffing, and evaluating.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The development of skilled performance in selected Sport Skills Topics as well as a study of some key principles in teaching these activities in physical education. The application of principles of biomechanics, learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations in teaching these activities. Contact the Kinesiology Undergraduate Office for specific sport skills topic.
Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 2223Q/R/S/T.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 5 lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks.
Course Weight: 0.25
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The development of skilled performance in selected Sport Skills Topics as well as a study of some key principles in teaching these activities in physical education. The application of principles of biomechanics, learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations in teaching these activities. Contact the Kinesiology Undergraduate Office for specific sport skills topic.
Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 2224Q/R/S/T.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 5 lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks.
Course Weight: 0.25
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The development of movement skills in selected areas of study. Topics will consider key principles, concepts and processes associated with how individuals acquire, analyze, train for, and instruct specific movement skills. Students will be expected to demonstrate competency of learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations. Contact the Kinesiology Undergraduate Office for specific topic.
Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 2200A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 5 lecture/laboratory hours per week.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The development of movement skills in selected areas of study. Topics will consider key principles, concepts and processes associated with how individuals acquire, analyze, train for, and instruct specific movement skills. Students will be expected to demonstrate competency of learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations. Contact the Kinesiology Undergraduate Office for specific topic.
Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 2201A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 5 lecture/laboratory hours per week.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This student-centered movement class is an introduction to the knowledge and techniques essential in educating and assessing individuals in movement competency/proficiency. In this course students will explore the way people across the lifecycle learn and the knowledge and skills that practitioners need to support them to learn effectively.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 5 lecture/laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is an introduction to the basic knowledge and techniques essential in designing exercise programs for beginners. Students will be expected to learn and put into practice techniques used to develop muscular strength, power, hypertrophy, speed/agility, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness.
Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 2961A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 5 lecture/laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is an introduction to knowledge and techniques essential in designing exercise programs promoting individual active lifestyles. Using a variety of common exercise types, students will put into practice techniques to educate and motivate individuals to adopt an active healthy lifestyle to promote optimum health for all ages.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 2980A/B (if taken in 2018-19); the former Kinesiology 2940Q/R/S/T; the former Kinesiology 2941Q/R/S/T.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 5 lecture/laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is an introduction to the basic knowledge and techniques essential in designing exercise programs for specific populations. Students are expected to learn, and put into practice, techniques used to develop muscular strength/endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness.
Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 2962A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 5 lecture/laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to measurement and analysis in Kinesiology research, covering topics such as validity, reliability, standard errors, confidence intervals, tests of means, correlation, and linear regression.
Antirequisite(s): Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2122A/B, Economics 2222A/B, Geography 2210A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2810, Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2032A/B.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 laboratory hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A gross anatomical description of the structure and function of the human body focusing on systems responsible for maintaining the body (respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine), and for its continuation through the transmission of genes (reproductive system, developmental anatomy). Emphasis on the physiological functions as they relate to the anatomical structure.
Antirequisite(s): Anatomy and Cell Biology 3200A/B, Health Sciences 3300A/B, the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221, the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319.
Prerequisite(s): Any of the following courses: Kinesiology 1060A/B; Kinesiology 2222A/B; Health Sciences 1300A/B; Health Sciences 2300A/B; the former Health Sciences 2330A/B; Nursing 1330A/B; Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course focuses on experiments designed to highlight the physiological response to exercise and to introduce basic techniques for fitness evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2230A/B. Priority to BSc Honours Specialization Kinesiology students.
Corequisite(s): Kinesiology 3337A/B.
Extra Information: 2 laboratory hours, 1 tutorial hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will explore the theory and practice of leadership training in how physical activity affects resilience towards stress. Focused on a Mentor-Protégé model, students will be partnered with first-year students to provide guidance in physical activity. Course topics include: leadership training, reflective practice, relationship management and conflict management.
Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 3333Y.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology; successful completion of Kinesiology 1070A/B and Kinesiology 1080A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the recognition, initial assessment, care and methods of prevention of injuries commonly occurring in sport. The practical skills of methods of assessment and adhesive strapping are emphasized in the labs.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2241A/B (with a minimum grade of 60%) and Kinesiology 2236A/B (with a minimum grade of 78%) and any of the following courses with a minimum grade of 60%: Kinesiology 1060A/B; Kinesiology 2222A/B; Health Sciences 1300A/B; Health Sciences 2300A/B; the former Health Sciences 2330A/B; Nursing 1330A/B; Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B; the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221; the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The scientific basis of physical fitness appraisal; the construction and the effective administration of physical fitness tests, including motor fitness, cardiovascular endurance fitness and body composition; individual fitness appraisal.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2230A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 2 laboratory hours. Priority to BSc(Hons) Kinesiology students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course investigates the important food/food components for individuals involved in chronic (regular) exercise programs and/or competition, i.e., athletes. The focus is on understanding how dietary needs are affected by regular, vigorous physical activity and the mechanisms responsible for any performance enhancement/decrement resulting from the supplementation of specific foods or food components.
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 1021 or equivalent, and Kinesiology 2230A/B. Recommended: Foods and Nutrition 3373A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours per week.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The course is designed as a second exposure to biomechanics for students in the School of Kinesiology. Emphasis is on application of fundamental principles of Biomechanics to basic human motor tasks. These principles will be reinforced through a laboratory experience.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2241A/B.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A laboratory-oriented, quantitative approach to the study of jumping, striking and throwing patterns incorporated into various sports.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 3353A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2241A/B; Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B or the former Kinesiology 2222A/B or Health Sciences 1300A/B or Health Sciences 2300A/B or Health Sciences 2330A/B or the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221 or the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319. Priority to BSc Honours Specialization Kinesiology students.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours. Priority to BSc Honours Specialization Kinesiology students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An examination of the principles and processes of human physical growth and motor development from birth to maturity. Attention will focus on physical-structural growth, age and sex-associated variation in growth and performance, biologic maturation, and the relationship of these to motor-development/performance during infancy, childhood and adolescence.
Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 2700A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of second year Kinesiology or permission of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A laboratory-oriented, quantitative approach to the study of activities of a cyclic or repetitive nature by which individuals propel themselves overground or through water.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 3343A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2241A/B; any of the following courses: Kinesiology 1060A/B; Kinesiology 2222A/B; Health Sciences 1300A/B; Health Sciences 2300A/B; the former Health Sciences 2330A/B; Nursing 1330A/B; Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study of human exercise biochemistry with attention given to the major biochemical pathways and their control as they relate to acute and chronic responses and adaptations to exercise.
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 1021 or equivalent; Kinesiology 2230A/B. Restricted to students registered in Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Note: This course is taught by the School of Kinesiology. It does not fulfill any of the requirements for modules offered by the Department of Biochemistry.
Course Weight: 0.50
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To expand the student's awareness of: (1) the history of the Modern Olympic Games, (2) their function in the contemporary world, (3) the persistent problems and issues encountered over time, and (4) the research opportunities associated with their study.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of second year Kinesiology or permission of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered.
Prerequisite(s): Registered in 3rd or 4th year Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered.
Prerequisite(s): Registered in 3rd or 4th year Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/lab/demonstration hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered.
Prerequisite(s): Registered in 3rd or 4th year Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The central purpose of this course is to explore individual human behavior in a physical activity and sports context. Emphasis will be placed on understanding psychological concepts which are pertinent to the field of sport and physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 1070A/B or the former Kinesiology 1088A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines the strategic management of human resources for optimal performance and organizational effectiveness in the sport, recreation, and physical activity setting. Topics include staffing, job design, leadership, organizational culture, and change that are critical to individual and workgroup performance.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2298A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Sport is a market driven industry. Managers cannot successfully operate in the industry without a thorough understanding of the marketing concept and its linkage between customers and products. This course focuses on the strategic sport marketing planning process, the sport consumer, market research and strategies, and the elements of the marketing mix.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2298A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is designed to develop an understanding of how Kinesiology can be applied in a professional context to enhance the health, wellness, and functional capacity of clients. Students will learn the fundamentals of clinical kinesiology including program models, clinical skills, privacy/ethics considerations, with the purpose of introducing the practice of Clinical Kinesiology.
Anti-requisite(s): the former Kinesiology 3421A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students will learn the role of exercise in the management of chronic disease. Chronic diseases include: metabolic, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, cancer. The implications of performing safe/effective exercise prescription and evaluation will be considered. Physical activity guidelines will be examined within the context of Clinical Kinesiology and clinical practice.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 3402A/B or the former Kinesiology 3421A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Cognitive ergonomics is concerned with mental processes, such as perception, decision making, memory, reasoning, and response execution, as they affect interactions among humans and other elements of a work system. Relevant topics include skilled performance, attention, distraction, human error, work stress, risk perception, and Kansei engineering as these may relate to human-system design, safety and productivity. Assessment methodologies include hierarchical task analysis, cognitive task analysis, mental workload, human error identification/accident investigation, and situation awareness assessment.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 3371A (taken in 2010-11); the former Kinesiology 4456A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This socio-cultural course explores the significance of the physicality of the body in sport by drawing upon the historical, philosophical and sociological development of sporting embodiment. Students will critically engage with unpacking various embodied issues and how these impact upon the body within the contemporary world of sport.
Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 3363A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/seminar hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is designed to increase the student's understanding of the psychological interventions that can be employed to increase participation and performance in various physical activity settings.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 3371B (001) 2008-09 and 2009-10.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will focus on (a) intervention grounded in behaviour change theory that positively influences physical activity in disease populations and (b) using exercise as a therapy to improve various health outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 1070A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is designed to provide students with an intermediary level and multi-disciplinary understanding of movement neuroscience. Topics include nervous system structures involved in planning, control and learning of movement, as well as the neurocognitive principles of movement. Students will also be introduced to neuro-pathology (e.g. Parkinson's disease) and the relationship to motor impairment.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2230A/B, Kinesiology 2241A/B and any of the following courses: Kinesiology 1060A/B; Kinesiology 2222A/B; Health Sciences 1300A/B; Health Sciences 2300A/B; the former Health Sciences 2330A/B; Nursing 1330A/B; Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A type of case method will be used for the applications with a wide range of scenarios to capture not only professional and clinical settings, but also personal moral dilemmas that arise from them, for example, coaching
ethics, sport medicine ethics, sport management ethics, teaching ethics.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 3370F taken in 2013-14; Kinesiology 3372B taken 2011-12.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge of conduction/interpretation of assessment results, various coaching techniques, and evidence-based programming. Students who participate will be required to observe and participate in three training sessions with the Strength and Conditioning coaches responsible for training Western University varsity teams.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2230A/B, Kinesiology 2992A/B/Y each with a minimum grade of 60% and proof of recent certification in First Aid and CPR.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course involves a critical examination of sport and its role in international development, health promotion, and global politics. Topics will include, but are not limited to, sport for development and peace; international physical activity policies; the politics of sport for disease prevention and health promotion (i.e. aids awareness, obesity); and sport for urban and community development.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 3371B if taken in 2011-12 or 2012-13.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines sport and health policy from national and international perspectives. It is concerned with social inclusion, focusing on the applicability of policies in terms of gender, race, ability, social class, and introduces various international examples of sport and health policy, including ramifications of hosting mega events, sport for development and peace, and sport diplomacy.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students will draw on knowledge gained throughout their undergraduate courses and apply them along with new concepts as we discuss common occupational injuries, basic ergonomics and occupational biomechanics.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2230A/B, Kinesiology 2241A/B and any of the following courses: Kinesiology 1060A/B; Kinesiology 2222A/B; Health Sciences 1300A/B; Health Sciences 2300A/B; the former Health Sciences 2330A/B; Nursing 1330A/B; Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 hour lab biweekly.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides students with preparatory workshops and an applied professional learning experience for a period of 4 months at a sponsoring agency approved by the Faculty of Health Sciences. Using an application/interview process, selected students will be entered into the course once hired by external employers.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 3890.
Extra information: Pass/Fail. Credit for this course will not be given unless a 4-month internship and all other mandatory components have been completed. This course may not be used as a substitute for any other course in the School of Kinesiology. On successful completion, credit for the course will be given in the year in which initial registration in the course took place.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 2nd year in the School of Kinesiology with a minimum average of 70%, and participation in Preparation and Training Workshops; approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term and permission from the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides students with preparatory workshops and an applied professional learning experience for a period of 8-16 months at a sponsoring agency approved by the Faculty of Health Sciences. Using an application/interview process, selected students will be entered into the course once hired by external employers.
Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 3990.
Extra information: Pass/Fail.
Credit for this course will not be given unless a minimum 8-month internship and all other mandatory components have been completed. This course may not be used as a substitute for any other course in the School of Kinesiology. On successful completion, credit for the course will be given in the year in which initial registration in the course took place.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 2nd year in the School of Kinesiology with a minimum average of 70%, and participation in Preparation and Training Workshops; approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term and permission from the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Course Weight: 1.00
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The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a minimum 8-month internship work term recognized and approved by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term.
Corequisite(s): Kinesiology 3890.
Extra Information: non-credit, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1) Because Internships are not currently available to international students, they are not permitted to register in this course; (2) This course cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any module or program; (3) Successful completion of Kinesiology 3890 and Kinesiology 3891 will be recognized on a student's transcript.
Course Weight: 3.00
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The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a 9-12 month internship work term recognized and approved by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term.
Corequisite(s): Kinesiology 3890.
Extra Information: non-credit, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1) Because Internships are not currently available to international students, they are not permitted to register in this course; (2) This course cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any module or program; (3) Successful completion of Kinesiology 3890 and Kinesiology 3892 will be recognized on a student's transcript.
Course Weight: 3.00
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The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a 13-16 month internship work term recognized and approved by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term.
Corequisite(s): Kinesiology 3890.
Extra Information: non-credit, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1) Because Internships are not currently available to international students, they are not permitted to register in this course; (2) This course cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any module or program; (3) Successful completion of Kinesiology 3890 and Kinesiology 3893 will be recognized on a student's transcript.
Course Weight: 3.00
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The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a minimum 8-month internship work term recognized and approved by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term.
Corequisite(s): Kinesiology 3890.
Extra Information: non-credit, 3.0 courses, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1) Because Internships are not currently available to international students, they are not permitted to register in this course; (2) This course cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any module or program; (3) Successful completion of Kinesiology 3890 and Kinesiology 3894 will be recognized on a student's transcript.
Course Weight: 3.00
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This course is intended to enhance self-awareness and professionalism through the acquisition of problem solving, presentation, clinical, and transferable skills in a professional context. Students will gain experience and cultivate stronger career pathways through Community Engaged Learning projects, and acquire tangible skills to excel in Kinesiology and allied health professions.
Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 3995A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 2nd year in the School of Kinesiology with a minimum average of 70%.
Extra Information: This course will prepare students interested in pursuing the 4th year practica courses.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a minimum 4-month internship work term recognized and approved by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term.
Corequisite(s): Kinesiology 3889A/B/Y.
Extra Information: non-credit, Pass/Fail. Notes: (1) Because Internships are not currently available to international students, they are not permitted to register in this course; (2) This course cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any module or program; (3) Successful completion of Kinesiology 3889A/B/Y and Kinesiology 3896A/B/Y will be recognized on a student's transcript.
Course Weight: 3.00
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This course is intended to provide you with an overview of various legal issues relating to sport, physical activity, and the health care industry, including topics in, but not limited to, civil law, criminal law, human rights, and administrative law.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 4473A/B if taken between 2017 and 2022.
Prerequisite(s): One of Kinesiology 2250A/B, Kinesiology 2263F/G, Kinesiology 2292F/G, Kinesiology 2298A/B, Kinesiology 3362F/G, Kinesiology 3490F/G.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will explore psychological theory and application of body image as it applies to the context of kinesiology. Body image conceptualization, measurement, and intervention will be discussed, ranging from psychopathology to positive embodiment. The role of the body contextualized to movement (e.g., exercise, sport) will be a particular focus.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2276F/G.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/seminar hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course explores the relationship between sporting cultures and processes of racism and colonialism in Canada. It will examine sport as a contested terrain where ideas about race are reproduced, resisted, contested, and subverted within various sporting cultures, institutions, and discourses.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 4473B if taken in 2022-23.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/seminar/tutorial hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will examine the interaction of muscle and the cardio-vascular and respiratory systems. Building upon content from Kinesiology 2230A/B and Kinesiology 3360A/B, this course will focus on cardiorespiratory control and coupling to muscle metabolism. Students will develop a deeper understanding of how these physiological systems integrate in response to exercise.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students will learn the role of exercise in the management of chronic disease. The focus will be on understanding the roles exercise plays for individuals with impairment and older adults (i.e. diagnosis; rehabilitation; improved health). Exercise guidelines will be examined within the context of Clinical Kinesiology and clinical practice.
Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 3413A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 3412A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Discussion of human pregnancy and the impact of exercise to prevent or treat cardiovascular disease, obesity and metabolic syndrome/type 2 diabetes will occur. The theory of the 'Thrifty phenotype' will be discussed and the mother/fetal link to chronic disease risk. Active living during pregnancy and exercise prescription will be emphasized.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 4471B (if taken to 2009-10).
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 3337A/B and any of the following courses: Kinesiology 1060A/B; Kinesiology 2222A/B; Health Sciences 1300A/B; Health Sciences 2300A/B; the former Health Sciences 2330A/B; Nursing 1330A/B; Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B.
Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 1 seminar hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students will focus on the business, organizational, and technological aspects of Clinical Kinesiology. The intent is to provide students with the background (and confidence) in communication, technology, and job skills in the business and entrepreneurial aspects of kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will focus on the structure and function of skeletal muscle with a particular emphasis on muscle plasticity and the adaptive response to exercise.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2230A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Note: Priority to BSc(Hon) Kinesiology students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study of the integration of neural, metabolic and vascular factors that compete to simultaneously regulate blood pressure and blood flow during physical exercise in health and disease.
Antirequisite(s): Physiology 4420A/B.
Prerequisite(s): (i) Physiology 1021 or equivalent, and Kinesiology 2230A/B or (ii) Physiology 3120, Physiology 3140A and Physiology and Pharmacology 3000E.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour.
Note: Priority to BSc Honours Specialization Kinesiology students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Investigation of current knowledge of the prescription and the physiological effects of training, with emphasis on aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, strength training. Training programs for healthy adults and for sport performance are both discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2230A/B, Kinesiology 3337A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Note: Priority to BSc Honours Specialization Kinesiology students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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In this course, we will explore the changes that occur in various physiological systems during the aging process. The impact of these physiological changes on function and health will be discussed. We will examine how factors such as physical activity can impact the biological changes with advanced age.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2230A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/seminar hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to a very broad range of selected medical topics relating to the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for the active individual ranging from the 'weekend warrior' to the elite or professional athlete. The medical topic focus will give students an exposure to various aspects of care as it related to exercise and sport participation.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 4473A 2008-09 and 2009-10.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2236A/B and Kinesiology 3336A/B.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Melding together concepts from Cognitive Ergonomics and Aging, the course focuses on how to prolong independent living in older adults by improving function, safety, and quality of life.
Extra Information: 3 hours per week, 1 tutorial hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will explore key concepts, theorists, and issues in the social and cultural study of sport that help us to extend such questioning by way of theorizing.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2250A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Online course.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Kinesiology Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered.
Prerequisite(s): Registered in 3rd or 4th year Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Kinesiology Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered.
Prerequisite(s): Registered in 3rd or 4th year Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered.
Prerequisite(s): Registered in 3rd or 4th year Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/lab/demonstration hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topics and course description will be available at the Undergraduate Program Office.
Prerequisite(s): Registered in 3rd or 4th year Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description will be available at the Undergraduate Program Office.
Prerequisite(s): Registered in 3rd or 4th year Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The benefits of physical activity programs for older adults will be the focus. The epidemiology of relationships between physical activity and functional independence, physiological responses to exercise and chronic adaptations with training (both cardiorespiratory and strength), and the exercise influence on age-related chronic diseases will be examined.
Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 4074A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2230A/B or Kinesiology 2000A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered.
Prerequisite(s): Registered in 3rd or 4th year Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An overview of the impact of nutrition and exercise on selected health and exercise performance measures. Via lecture and reading materials, students will come to appreciate how lifestyle decisions which are under their control can enhance their health and their performance.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 4471B (001) 2008-09; Foods and Nutrition 4477A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 3339A/B or Foods and Nutrition 3339A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will examine the relationship between exercise and cognitive neuroscience. Students will be provided with an overview of fundamental methodologies used in cognitive neuroscience research before examining the literature on exercise neuroscience, with a focus on different study designs and application to various age groups and clinical populations.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/seminar hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides an international perspective on sport management through a variety of blended learning modes, including, but not limited to: classroom lectures, on-line learning experiences, case study analyses, field trips and reflection activities, collaboration with professors and students from other countries, & guest speakers with experience in International Sport Management.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Independent research project in Kinesiology involving presentation of proposal, collection and analysis of data, presentation of results, and final written report as a scholarly paper.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 4443E, Kinesiology 4444E.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students registered in the fourth year of the Honours Specialization Kinesiology; permission of the School of Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Reading and discussion on selected topics in Kinesiology agreed upon through consultation between the student and the supervising professor. All fourth year honours Kinesiology students and, in some cases third year students, are eligible to enrol, subject to Faculty procedural guidelines and approval.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in fourth year Honours Specialization in Kinesiology and permission of Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Reading and discussion on, or field experience in, selected topics in Kinesiology agreed upon through consultation between the student and the supervising professor. All fourth year honours Kinesiology students and, in some cases third year students, are eligible to enrol, subject to Faculty procedural guidelines and approval.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in fourth year Honours Specialization in Kinesiology and permission of Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is a practicum where students will train varsity athletes as a student training assistant. Supplementary training will include various aspects related to sport performance training with a focus on strength and conditioning.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 3495A/B; current certification in Emergency First Responder (EFR) training.
Extra Information: 2 lecture/seminar hours per week plus a practicum. Restricted to students in fourth year Honours Specialization in Kinesiology and subject to Faculty procedural guidelines and approval. Students will be permitted to take a maximum of 1.0 credits from Kinesiology 4495, Kinesiology 4498A/B, Kinesiology 4585, Kinesiology 4590, Kinesiology 4995A/B (or the former Kinesiology 4995F/G), and Kinesiology 4996A/B (or the former Kinesiology 4996F/G).
Course Weight: 1.00
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Field experience in managerial activities in a sport/recreation organization selected by the student and approved by the instructor, who meet regularly to discuss the experiences and to examine current issues in sport management. A comprehensive report is required at the end of the term.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 3398F/G, Kinesiology 3399F/G.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours (Additional Field experience TBA). Students will be permitted to take a maximum of 1.0 credits from Kinesiology 4495, Kinesiology 4498A/B, Kinesiology 4585, Kinesiology 4590, Kinesiology 4995A/B (or the former Kinesiology 4995F/G), and Kinesiology 4996A/B (or the former Kinesiology 4996F/G).
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is designed to explore the theoretical basis of clinical biomechanics and develop hands-on skills necessary to work in the area. Special emphasis will be in the areas of: Posture and Balance, Gait, and Orthopaedic Biomechanics.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 4475A/B, the former Kinesiology 4450A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students will build on previous knowledge gained throughout their undergraduate classes and apply them to all aspects of the rehabilitation process, including evidence based practice, clinical assessment/treatment techniques, therapeutic modalities and charting.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 4471A if taken in 2012-13.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 3336A/B.
Extra Information: 4 lecture/lab hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides students with the opportunity to put theory into practice within the sport system available at Western. Students will work closely with athletic teams in assigned areas and under course-instructor supervision.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 3336A/B; current certification in Emergency First Responder (EFR) Training.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/seminar hours. Restricted to students in fourth year Honours Specialization in Kinesiology and subject to Faculty procedural guidelines and approval. Students will be permitted to take a maximum of 1.0 credits from Kinesiology 4495, Kinesiology 4498A/B, Kinesiology 4585, Kinesiology 4590, Kinesiology 4995A/B (or the former Kinesiology 4995F/G), and Kinesiology 4996A/B (or the former Kinesiology 4996F/G).
Course Weight: 1.00
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This course offers students the opportunity to apply concepts and professional practice skills by gaining kinesiology experience working directly with clients/patients to optimize ‘performance’ (i.e. in sport) or ‘health’ (i.e. prevention and/or management of chronic disease and impairment).
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the B.A. Honours Specialization in Clinical Kinesiology.
Extra Information: One hour/week online with class/self-reflective journal/blog; two 2-hour class meetings in person every 4 weeks; Routine meetings and peer-facilitated discussions about professional experiences will encourage the development of reflective practitioners. Issues related to the intersection of theory and practice will be explored. Electronic video conferencing will be used for weekly discussions to reduce travel by students from dispersed. Students will be permitted to take a maximum of 1.0 credits from Kinesiology 4495, Kinesiology 4498A/B, Kinesiology 4585, Kinesiology 4590, Kinesiology 4995A/B (or the former Kinesiology 4995F/G), and Kinesiology 4996A/B (or the former Kinesiology 4996F/G).
Course Weight: 1.00
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This course provides 4th year Honours students the opportunity to gain experience applying theoretical knowledge in a community setting, including a full range of elements that comprise the partners' operations. Applications due in the Spring of the previous year.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in fourth year of an Honours Specialization module offered by the School of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: Minimum of 75 practicum contact hours over the 13 weeks. Specific location requirements may vary. Application required. Students will be permitted to take a maximum of 1.0 credits from Kinesiology 4495, Kinesiology 4498A/B, Kinesiology 4585, Kinesiology 4590, Kinesiology 4995A/B/Y (or the former Kinesiology 4995F/G), Kinesiology 4996A/B/Y (or the former Kinesiology 4996F/G).
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides 4th year Honours students the opportunity to gain experience applying theoretical knowledge in a community setting, including a full range of elements that comprise the partners' operations. Applications due in the Spring of the previous year.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in fourth year of an Honours Specialization module offered by the School of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: Minimum of 75 practicum contact hours over the 13 weeks. Specific location requirements may vary. Application required. Students will be permitted to take a maximum of 1.0 credits from Kinesiology 4495, Kinesiology 4498A/B, Kinesiology 4585, Kinesiology 4590, Kinesiology 4995A/B/Y (or the former Kinesiology 4995F/G), Kinesiology 4996A/B/Y (or the former Kinesiology 4996F/G).
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the historical, philosophical, social, and management foundations of exercise, physical activity, and sport. These perspectives are considered in the context of contemporary topics in the field.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A gross anatomical description of systemic structure and function of the human body, with emphasis on skeletal, muscular and cardiovascular systems. Integration between systems will be discussed using clinical examples related to sport, medicine, and physical therapy.
Antirequisite(s): Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B, Nursing 1330A/B; Health Sciences 1300A/B; Health Sciences 2300A/B; the former Health Sciences 2330A/B; Kinesiology 2222A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Grade 12U Biology or equivalent is strongly recommended.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1 laboratory hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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To obtain basic knowledge in the psychology of human movement science research. The student will become familiar with the latest theory and research from the four pillars of sport psychology, exercise psychology, theoretical models of sedentary behaviour and innovative ways to reduce sedentary behaviour.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Fundamental concepts and theories related to movement learning and control will be introduced. The material will address many of the factors that affect the production of motor behaviour. Students will learn about the basis for movement skill and variables that can be used to improve level of skill.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours biweekly.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The course focuses on the significant impact that physical activity has on optimal health and well-being. Students will be introduced to, and their knowledge enhanced in, concepts in the area of physical activity and health by exploring the scientific evidence base for the relationships among physical activity, well-being and disease.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 2271B if taken in 2013-14.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours. Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students registered in the School of Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the basic aspects of reading, interpreting, evaluating, and presenting research in order to better understand the research process in physical activity. Measurement and data collection techniques from physical and social science areas of kinesiology will be examined using both quantitative and qualitative research designs employed in movement science.
Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 2801A/B.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours; 2 laboratory hours every three weeks.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A gross anatomical description of systemic structure and function of the human body, with emphasis on skeletal, muscular and cardiovascular systems. Integration between systems will be discussed using clinical examples related to sport, medicine, and physical therapy. This is an introductory level lecture course for BA Kinesiology students.
Antirequisite(s): Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B, Health Sciences 1300A/B, Health Sciences 2300A/B, the former Health Sciences 2330A/B, the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221, the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319, Kinesiology 1060A/B, Nursing 1330A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology. Grade 12U Biology or equivalent is strongly recommended.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1.0 laboratory hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The physiological basis of muscular exercise and training. The course will examine metabolic, cardiorespiratory and muscular adaptations to acute and chronic exercise.
Prerequisite(s): Grade 12U Biology or equivalent, and Physiology 1021 or equivalent with a minimum grade of 60%.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours biweekly.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students will be introduced to the most commonly occurring activity injuries. Initial treatments, guidelines for referral, return to sport, and preventative measures will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Any of following courses: Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B; Kinesiology 1060A/B; Kinesiology 2222A/B; Health Sciences 1300A/B; Health Sciences 2300A/B; the former Health Sciences 2330A/B; Nursing 1330A/B.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): The former Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221 or the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319 if the prerequisite has not been completed.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction in a qualitative as opposed to a quantitative manner to the mechanical aspects important to human movement in sport, exercise, dance, and the work place. An emphasis on the development of qualitative analytical skills using videotape technology.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours biweekly.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the sociological analysis of sport and physical activity; social development through sport; basis for involvement; consequences of success and failure.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An historical analysis of the development of sport in Canada. Topics include methodology, recreation in French Canada, native sport, industrialization and the growth of organized sport, issues in sport, mass participation and government involvement.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/lab/seminar hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The central purpose of this course is to examine the psychological bases of exercise and physical activity. Emphasis is placed on understanding the motives and barriers underlying involvement in exercise and physical activity, the psychological benefits derived from acute and chronic involvement, the situational and personal determinants associated with failure to initiate and/or adhere to exercise and physical activity programs, the theoretical perspectives advanced to account for involvement, and intervention strategies used to stimulate and/or maintain involvement in exercise and physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 1070A/B or the former Kinesiology 1088A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/seminar hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The course is designed to teach basic skills in critical thinking and how to address ethical issues such as doping in sport, body image and gender, clinical and management conflict of interest, etc.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 2270F/G (taken in 2009-10); the former Kinesiology 2290F/G, 2293F/G; Health Sciences 2610F/G, the former Health Sciences 2600F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides an overview of sport and organizational management from a macro perspective. Within this general thrust, emphasis will be placed on the managerial components of decision making and communicating, as well as various functions of management-planning, organizing, staffing, and evaluating.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The development of skilled performance in selected Sport Skills Topics as well as a study of some key principles in teaching these activities in physical education. The application of principles of biomechanics, learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations in teaching these activities. Contact the Kinesiology Undergraduate Office for specific sport skills topic.
Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 2223Q/R/S/T.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 5 lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks.
Course Weight: 0.25
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The development of skilled performance in selected Sport Skills Topics as well as a study of some key principles in teaching these activities in physical education. The application of principles of biomechanics, learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations in teaching these activities. Contact the Kinesiology Undergraduate Office for specific sport skills topic.
Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 2224Q/R/S/T.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 5 lecture/lab hours per week for 6 weeks.
Course Weight: 0.25
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The development of movement skills in selected areas of study. Topics will consider key principles, concepts and processes associated with how individuals acquire, analyze, train for, and instruct specific movement skills. Students will be expected to demonstrate competency of learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations. Contact the Kinesiology Undergraduate Office for specific topic.
Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 2200A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 5 lecture/laboratory hours per week.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The development of movement skills in selected areas of study. Topics will consider key principles, concepts and processes associated with how individuals acquire, analyze, train for, and instruct specific movement skills. Students will be expected to demonstrate competency of learning progressions, error detection/correction methods, and safety considerations. Contact the Kinesiology Undergraduate Office for specific topic.
Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 2201A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 5 lecture/laboratory hours per week.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This student-centered movement class is an introduction to the knowledge and techniques essential in educating and assessing individuals in movement competency/proficiency. In this course students will explore the way people across the lifecycle learn and the knowledge and skills that practitioners need to support them to learn effectively.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 5 lecture/laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is an introduction to the basic knowledge and techniques essential in designing exercise programs for beginners. Students will be expected to learn and put into practice techniques used to develop muscular strength, power, hypertrophy, speed/agility, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness.
Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 2961A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 5 lecture/laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is an introduction to knowledge and techniques essential in designing exercise programs promoting individual active lifestyles. Using a variety of common exercise types, students will put into practice techniques to educate and motivate individuals to adopt an active healthy lifestyle to promote optimum health for all ages.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 2980A/B (if taken in 2018-19); the former Kinesiology 2940Q/R/S/T; the former Kinesiology 2941Q/R/S/T.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 5 lecture/laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is an introduction to the basic knowledge and techniques essential in designing exercise programs for specific populations. Students are expected to learn, and put into practice, techniques used to develop muscular strength/endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness.
Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 2962A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Kinesiology program and registration in the School of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 5 lecture/laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to measurement and analysis in Kinesiology research, covering topics such as validity, reliability, standard errors, confidence intervals, tests of means, correlation, and linear regression.
Antirequisite(s): Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2122A/B, Economics 2222A/B, Geography 2210A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2810, Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, Social Work 2207A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2035, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2032A/B.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 laboratory hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A gross anatomical description of the structure and function of the human body focusing on systems responsible for maintaining the body (respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine), and for its continuation through the transmission of genes (reproductive system, developmental anatomy). Emphasis on the physiological functions as they relate to the anatomical structure.
Antirequisite(s): Anatomy and Cell Biology 3200A/B, Health Sciences 3300A/B, the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221, the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319.
Prerequisite(s): Any of the following courses: Kinesiology 1060A/B; Kinesiology 2222A/B; Health Sciences 1300A/B; Health Sciences 2300A/B; the former Health Sciences 2330A/B; Nursing 1330A/B; Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course focuses on experiments designed to highlight the physiological response to exercise and to introduce basic techniques for fitness evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2230A/B. Priority to BSc Honours Specialization Kinesiology students.
Corequisite(s): Kinesiology 3337A/B.
Extra Information: 2 laboratory hours, 1 tutorial hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will explore the theory and practice of leadership training in how physical activity affects resilience towards stress. Focused on a Mentor-Protégé model, students will be partnered with first-year students to provide guidance in physical activity. Course topics include: leadership training, reflective practice, relationship management and conflict management.
Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 3333Y.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology; successful completion of Kinesiology 1070A/B and Kinesiology 1080A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the recognition, initial assessment, care and methods of prevention of injuries commonly occurring in sport. The practical skills of methods of assessment and adhesive strapping are emphasized in the labs.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2241A/B (with a minimum grade of 60%) and Kinesiology 2236A/B (with a minimum grade of 78%) and any of the following courses with a minimum grade of 60%: Kinesiology 1060A/B; Kinesiology 2222A/B; Health Sciences 1300A/B; Health Sciences 2300A/B; the former Health Sciences 2330A/B; Nursing 1330A/B; Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B; the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221; the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The scientific basis of physical fitness appraisal; the construction and the effective administration of physical fitness tests, including motor fitness, cardiovascular endurance fitness and body composition; individual fitness appraisal.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2230A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours, 2 laboratory hours. Priority to BSc(Hons) Kinesiology students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course investigates the important food/food components for individuals involved in chronic (regular) exercise programs and/or competition, i.e., athletes. The focus is on understanding how dietary needs are affected by regular, vigorous physical activity and the mechanisms responsible for any performance enhancement/decrement resulting from the supplementation of specific foods or food components.
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 1021 or equivalent, and Kinesiology 2230A/B. Recommended: Foods and Nutrition 3373A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours per week.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The course is designed as a second exposure to biomechanics for students in the School of Kinesiology. Emphasis is on application of fundamental principles of Biomechanics to basic human motor tasks. These principles will be reinforced through a laboratory experience.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2241A/B.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A laboratory-oriented, quantitative approach to the study of jumping, striking and throwing patterns incorporated into various sports.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 3353A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2241A/B; Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B or the former Kinesiology 2222A/B or Health Sciences 1300A/B or Health Sciences 2300A/B or Health Sciences 2330A/B or the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221 or the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319. Priority to BSc Honours Specialization Kinesiology students.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours. Priority to BSc Honours Specialization Kinesiology students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An examination of the principles and processes of human physical growth and motor development from birth to maturity. Attention will focus on physical-structural growth, age and sex-associated variation in growth and performance, biologic maturation, and the relationship of these to motor-development/performance during infancy, childhood and adolescence.
Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 2700A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of second year Kinesiology or permission of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A laboratory-oriented, quantitative approach to the study of activities of a cyclic or repetitive nature by which individuals propel themselves overground or through water.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 3343A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2241A/B; any of the following courses: Kinesiology 1060A/B; Kinesiology 2222A/B; Health Sciences 1300A/B; Health Sciences 2300A/B; the former Health Sciences 2330A/B; Nursing 1330A/B; Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study of human exercise biochemistry with attention given to the major biochemical pathways and their control as they relate to acute and chronic responses and adaptations to exercise.
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 1021 or equivalent; Kinesiology 2230A/B. Restricted to students registered in Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Note: This course is taught by the School of Kinesiology. It does not fulfill any of the requirements for modules offered by the Department of Biochemistry.
Course Weight: 0.50
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To expand the student's awareness of: (1) the history of the Modern Olympic Games, (2) their function in the contemporary world, (3) the persistent problems and issues encountered over time, and (4) the research opportunities associated with their study.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of second year Kinesiology or permission of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered.
Prerequisite(s): Registered in 3rd or 4th year Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered.
Prerequisite(s): Registered in 3rd or 4th year Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/lab/demonstration hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered.
Prerequisite(s): Registered in 3rd or 4th year Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The central purpose of this course is to explore individual human behavior in a physical activity and sports context. Emphasis will be placed on understanding psychological concepts which are pertinent to the field of sport and physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 1070A/B or the former Kinesiology 1088A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines the strategic management of human resources for optimal performance and organizational effectiveness in the sport, recreation, and physical activity setting. Topics include staffing, job design, leadership, organizational culture, and change that are critical to individual and workgroup performance.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2298A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Sport is a market driven industry. Managers cannot successfully operate in the industry without a thorough understanding of the marketing concept and its linkage between customers and products. This course focuses on the strategic sport marketing planning process, the sport consumer, market research and strategies, and the elements of the marketing mix.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2298A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is designed to develop an understanding of how Kinesiology can be applied in a professional context to enhance the health, wellness, and functional capacity of clients. Students will learn the fundamentals of clinical kinesiology including program models, clinical skills, privacy/ethics considerations, with the purpose of introducing the practice of Clinical Kinesiology.
Anti-requisite(s): the former Kinesiology 3421A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the School of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students will learn the role of exercise in the management of chronic disease. Chronic diseases include: metabolic, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, cancer. The implications of performing safe/effective exercise prescription and evaluation will be considered. Physical activity guidelines will be examined within the context of Clinical Kinesiology and clinical practice.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 3402A/B or the former Kinesiology 3421A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Cognitive ergonomics is concerned with mental processes, such as perception, decision making, memory, reasoning, and response execution, as they affect interactions among humans and other elements of a work system. Relevant topics include skilled performance, attention, distraction, human error, work stress, risk perception, and Kansei engineering as these may relate to human-system design, safety and productivity. Assessment methodologies include hierarchical task analysis, cognitive task analysis, mental workload, human error identification/accident investigation, and situation awareness assessment.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 3371A (taken in 2010-11); the former Kinesiology 4456A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This socio-cultural course explores the significance of the physicality of the body in sport by drawing upon the historical, philosophical and sociological development of sporting embodiment. Students will critically engage with unpacking various embodied issues and how these impact upon the body within the contemporary world of sport.
Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 3363A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/seminar hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is designed to increase the student's understanding of the psychological interventions that can be employed to increase participation and performance in various physical activity settings.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 3371B (001) 2008-09 and 2009-10.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will focus on (a) intervention grounded in behaviour change theory that positively influences physical activity in disease populations and (b) using exercise as a therapy to improve various health outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 1070A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is designed to provide students with an intermediary level and multi-disciplinary understanding of movement neuroscience. Topics include nervous system structures involved in planning, control and learning of movement, as well as the neurocognitive principles of movement. Students will also be introduced to neuro-pathology (e.g. Parkinson's disease) and the relationship to motor impairment.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2230A/B, Kinesiology 2241A/B and any of the following courses: Kinesiology 1060A/B; Kinesiology 2222A/B; Health Sciences 1300A/B; Health Sciences 2300A/B; the former Health Sciences 2330A/B; Nursing 1330A/B; Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A type of case method will be used for the applications with a wide range of scenarios to capture not only professional and clinical settings, but also personal moral dilemmas that arise from them, for example, coaching
ethics, sport medicine ethics, sport management ethics, teaching ethics.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 3370F taken in 2013-14; Kinesiology 3372B taken 2011-12.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge of conduction/interpretation of assessment results, various coaching techniques, and evidence-based programming. Students who participate will be required to observe and participate in three training sessions with the Strength and Conditioning coaches responsible for training Western University varsity teams.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2230A/B, Kinesiology 2992A/B/Y each with a minimum grade of 60% and proof of recent certification in First Aid and CPR.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course involves a critical examination of sport and its role in international development, health promotion, and global politics. Topics will include, but are not limited to, sport for development and peace; international physical activity policies; the politics of sport for disease prevention and health promotion (i.e. aids awareness, obesity); and sport for urban and community development.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 3371B if taken in 2011-12 or 2012-13.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines sport and health policy from national and international perspectives. It is concerned with social inclusion, focusing on the applicability of policies in terms of gender, race, ability, social class, and introduces various international examples of sport and health policy, including ramifications of hosting mega events, sport for development and peace, and sport diplomacy.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students will draw on knowledge gained throughout their undergraduate courses and apply them along with new concepts as we discuss common occupational injuries, basic ergonomics and occupational biomechanics.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2230A/B, Kinesiology 2241A/B and any of the following courses: Kinesiology 1060A/B; Kinesiology 2222A/B; Health Sciences 1300A/B; Health Sciences 2300A/B; the former Health Sciences 2330A/B; Nursing 1330A/B; Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 hour lab biweekly.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides students with preparatory workshops and an applied professional learning experience for a period of 4 months at a sponsoring agency approved by the Faculty of Health Sciences. Using an application/interview process, selected students will be entered into the course once hired by external employers.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 3890.
Extra information: Pass/Fail. Credit for this course will not be given unless a 4-month internship and all other mandatory components have been completed. This course may not be used as a substitute for any other course in the School of Kinesiology. On successful completion, credit for the course will be given in the year in which initial registration in the course took place.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 2nd year in the School of Kinesiology with a minimum average of 70%, and participation in Preparation and Training Workshops; approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term and permission from the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides students with preparatory workshops and an applied professional learning experience for a period of 8-16 months at a sponsoring agency approved by the Faculty of Health Sciences. Using an application/interview process, selected students will be entered into the course once hired by external employers.
Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 3990.
Extra information: Pass/Fail.
Credit for this course will not be given unless a minimum 8-month internship and all other mandatory components have been completed. This course may not be used as a substitute for any other course in the School of Kinesiology. On successful completion, credit for the course will be given in the year in which initial registration in the course took place.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 2nd year in the School of Kinesiology with a minimum average of 70%, and participation in Preparation and Training Workshops; approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term and permission from the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Course Weight: 1.00
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The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a minimum 8-month internship work term recognized and approved by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term.
Corequisite(s): Kinesiology 3890.
Extra Information: non-credit, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1) Because Internships are not currently available to international students, they are not permitted to register in this course; (2) This course cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any module or program; (3) Successful completion of Kinesiology 3890 and Kinesiology 3891 will be recognized on a student's transcript.
Course Weight: 3.00
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The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a 9-12 month internship work term recognized and approved by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term.
Corequisite(s): Kinesiology 3890.
Extra Information: non-credit, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1) Because Internships are not currently available to international students, they are not permitted to register in this course; (2) This course cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any module or program; (3) Successful completion of Kinesiology 3890 and Kinesiology 3892 will be recognized on a student's transcript.
Course Weight: 3.00
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The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a 13-16 month internship work term recognized and approved by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term.
Corequisite(s): Kinesiology 3890.
Extra Information: non-credit, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1) Because Internships are not currently available to international students, they are not permitted to register in this course; (2) This course cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any module or program; (3) Successful completion of Kinesiology 3890 and Kinesiology 3893 will be recognized on a student's transcript.
Course Weight: 3.00
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The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a minimum 8-month internship work term recognized and approved by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term.
Corequisite(s): Kinesiology 3890.
Extra Information: non-credit, 3.0 courses, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1) Because Internships are not currently available to international students, they are not permitted to register in this course; (2) This course cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any module or program; (3) Successful completion of Kinesiology 3890 and Kinesiology 3894 will be recognized on a student's transcript.
Course Weight: 3.00
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This course is intended to enhance self-awareness and professionalism through the acquisition of problem solving, presentation, clinical, and transferable skills in a professional context. Students will gain experience and cultivate stronger career pathways through Community Engaged Learning projects, and acquire tangible skills to excel in Kinesiology and allied health professions.
Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 3995A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 2nd year in the School of Kinesiology with a minimum average of 70%.
Extra Information: This course will prepare students interested in pursuing the 4th year practica courses.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a minimum 4-month internship work term recognized and approved by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term.
Corequisite(s): Kinesiology 3889A/B/Y.
Extra Information: non-credit, Pass/Fail. Notes: (1) Because Internships are not currently available to international students, they are not permitted to register in this course; (2) This course cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any module or program; (3) Successful completion of Kinesiology 3889A/B/Y and Kinesiology 3896A/B/Y will be recognized on a student's transcript.
Course Weight: 3.00
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This course is intended to provide you with an overview of various legal issues relating to sport, physical activity, and the health care industry, including topics in, but not limited to, civil law, criminal law, human rights, and administrative law.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 4473A/B if taken between 2017 and 2022.
Prerequisite(s): One of Kinesiology 2250A/B, Kinesiology 2263F/G, Kinesiology 2292F/G, Kinesiology 2298A/B, Kinesiology 3362F/G, Kinesiology 3490F/G.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will explore psychological theory and application of body image as it applies to the context of kinesiology. Body image conceptualization, measurement, and intervention will be discussed, ranging from psychopathology to positive embodiment. The role of the body contextualized to movement (e.g., exercise, sport) will be a particular focus.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2276F/G.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/seminar hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course explores the relationship between sporting cultures and processes of racism and colonialism in Canada. It will examine sport as a contested terrain where ideas about race are reproduced, resisted, contested, and subverted within various sporting cultures, institutions, and discourses.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 4473B if taken in 2022-23.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/seminar/tutorial hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will examine the interaction of muscle and the cardio-vascular and respiratory systems. Building upon content from Kinesiology 2230A/B and Kinesiology 3360A/B, this course will focus on cardiorespiratory control and coupling to muscle metabolism. Students will develop a deeper understanding of how these physiological systems integrate in response to exercise.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students will learn the role of exercise in the management of chronic disease. The focus will be on understanding the roles exercise plays for individuals with impairment and older adults (i.e. diagnosis; rehabilitation; improved health). Exercise guidelines will be examined within the context of Clinical Kinesiology and clinical practice.
Antirequisite(s): The former Kinesiology 3413A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 3412A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Discussion of human pregnancy and the impact of exercise to prevent or treat cardiovascular disease, obesity and metabolic syndrome/type 2 diabetes will occur. The theory of the 'Thrifty phenotype' will be discussed and the mother/fetal link to chronic disease risk. Active living during pregnancy and exercise prescription will be emphasized.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 4471B (if taken to 2009-10).
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 3337A/B and any of the following courses: Kinesiology 1060A/B; Kinesiology 2222A/B; Health Sciences 1300A/B; Health Sciences 2300A/B; the former Health Sciences 2330A/B; Nursing 1330A/B; Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B.
Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 1 seminar hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students will focus on the business, organizational, and technological aspects of Clinical Kinesiology. The intent is to provide students with the background (and confidence) in communication, technology, and job skills in the business and entrepreneurial aspects of kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will focus on the structure and function of skeletal muscle with a particular emphasis on muscle plasticity and the adaptive response to exercise.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2230A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Note: Priority to BSc(Hon) Kinesiology students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A study of the integration of neural, metabolic and vascular factors that compete to simultaneously regulate blood pressure and blood flow during physical exercise in health and disease.
Antirequisite(s): Physiology 4420A/B.
Prerequisite(s): (i) Physiology 1021 or equivalent, and Kinesiology 2230A/B or (ii) Physiology 3120, Physiology 3140A and Physiology and Pharmacology 3000E.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour.
Note: Priority to BSc Honours Specialization Kinesiology students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Investigation of current knowledge of the prescription and the physiological effects of training, with emphasis on aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, strength training. Training programs for healthy adults and for sport performance are both discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2230A/B, Kinesiology 3337A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Note: Priority to BSc Honours Specialization Kinesiology students.
Course Weight: 0.50
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In this course, we will explore the changes that occur in various physiological systems during the aging process. The impact of these physiological changes on function and health will be discussed. We will examine how factors such as physical activity can impact the biological changes with advanced age.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2230A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/seminar hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to a very broad range of selected medical topics relating to the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for the active individual ranging from the 'weekend warrior' to the elite or professional athlete. The medical topic focus will give students an exposure to various aspects of care as it related to exercise and sport participation.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 4473A 2008-09 and 2009-10.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2236A/B and Kinesiology 3336A/B.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Melding together concepts from Cognitive Ergonomics and Aging, the course focuses on how to prolong independent living in older adults by improving function, safety, and quality of life.
Extra Information: 3 hours per week, 1 tutorial hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will explore key concepts, theorists, and issues in the social and cultural study of sport that help us to extend such questioning by way of theorizing.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2250A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Online course.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Kinesiology Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered.
Prerequisite(s): Registered in 3rd or 4th year Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Kinesiology Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered.
Prerequisite(s): Registered in 3rd or 4th year Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered.
Prerequisite(s): Registered in 3rd or 4th year Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/lab/demonstration hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topics and course description will be available at the Undergraduate Program Office.
Prerequisite(s): Registered in 3rd or 4th year Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description will be available at the Undergraduate Program Office.
Prerequisite(s): Registered in 3rd or 4th year Kinesiology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The benefits of physical activity programs for older adults will be the focus. The epidemiology of relationships between physical activity and functional independence, physiological responses to exercise and chronic adaptations with training (both cardiorespiratory and strength), and the exercise influence on age-related chronic diseases will be examined.
Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 4074A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 2230A/B or Kinesiology 2000A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics in the areas of sport, exercise, play and dance. Topic and course description available in the Undergraduate Program Office. Antirequisites and/or additional prerequisites to be determined based on the topic offered.
Prerequisite(s): Registered in 3rd or 4th year Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An overview of the impact of nutrition and exercise on selected health and exercise performance measures. Via lecture and reading materials, students will come to appreciate how lifestyle decisions which are under their control can enhance their health and their performance.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 4471B (001) 2008-09; Foods and Nutrition 4477A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 3339A/B or Foods and Nutrition 3339A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will examine the relationship between exercise and cognitive neuroscience. Students will be provided with an overview of fundamental methodologies used in cognitive neuroscience research before examining the literature on exercise neuroscience, with a focus on different study designs and application to various age groups and clinical populations.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/seminar hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides an international perspective on sport management through a variety of blended learning modes, including, but not limited to: classroom lectures, on-line learning experiences, case study analyses, field trips and reflection activities, collaboration with professors and students from other countries, & guest speakers with experience in International Sport Management.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Independent research project in Kinesiology involving presentation of proposal, collection and analysis of data, presentation of results, and final written report as a scholarly paper.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 4443E, Kinesiology 4444E.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students registered in the fourth year of the Honours Specialization Kinesiology; permission of the School of Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Reading and discussion on selected topics in Kinesiology agreed upon through consultation between the student and the supervising professor. All fourth year honours Kinesiology students and, in some cases third year students, are eligible to enrol, subject to Faculty procedural guidelines and approval.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in fourth year Honours Specialization in Kinesiology and permission of Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Reading and discussion on, or field experience in, selected topics in Kinesiology agreed upon through consultation between the student and the supervising professor. All fourth year honours Kinesiology students and, in some cases third year students, are eligible to enrol, subject to Faculty procedural guidelines and approval.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in fourth year Honours Specialization in Kinesiology and permission of Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is a practicum where students will train varsity athletes as a student training assistant. Supplementary training will include various aspects related to sport performance training with a focus on strength and conditioning.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 3495A/B; current certification in Emergency First Responder (EFR) training.
Extra Information: 2 lecture/seminar hours per week plus a practicum. Restricted to students in fourth year Honours Specialization in Kinesiology and subject to Faculty procedural guidelines and approval. Students will be permitted to take a maximum of 1.0 credits from Kinesiology 4495, Kinesiology 4498A/B, Kinesiology 4585, Kinesiology 4590, Kinesiology 4995A/B (or the former Kinesiology 4995F/G), and Kinesiology 4996A/B (or the former Kinesiology 4996F/G).
Course Weight: 1.00
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Field experience in managerial activities in a sport/recreation organization selected by the student and approved by the instructor, who meet regularly to discuss the experiences and to examine current issues in sport management. A comprehensive report is required at the end of the term.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 3398F/G, Kinesiology 3399F/G.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours (Additional Field experience TBA). Students will be permitted to take a maximum of 1.0 credits from Kinesiology 4495, Kinesiology 4498A/B, Kinesiology 4585, Kinesiology 4590, Kinesiology 4995A/B (or the former Kinesiology 4995F/G), and Kinesiology 4996A/B (or the former Kinesiology 4996F/G).
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is designed to explore the theoretical basis of clinical biomechanics and develop hands-on skills necessary to work in the area. Special emphasis will be in the areas of: Posture and Balance, Gait, and Orthopaedic Biomechanics.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 4475A/B, the former Kinesiology 4450A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students will build on previous knowledge gained throughout their undergraduate classes and apply them to all aspects of the rehabilitation process, including evidence based practice, clinical assessment/treatment techniques, therapeutic modalities and charting.
Antirequisite(s): Kinesiology 4471A if taken in 2012-13.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 3336A/B.
Extra Information: 4 lecture/lab hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides students with the opportunity to put theory into practice within the sport system available at Western. Students will work closely with athletic teams in assigned areas and under course-instructor supervision.
Prerequisite(s): Kinesiology 3336A/B; current certification in Emergency First Responder (EFR) Training.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/seminar hours. Restricted to students in fourth year Honours Specialization in Kinesiology and subject to Faculty procedural guidelines and approval. Students will be permitted to take a maximum of 1.0 credits from Kinesiology 4495, Kinesiology 4498A/B, Kinesiology 4585, Kinesiology 4590, Kinesiology 4995A/B (or the former Kinesiology 4995F/G), and Kinesiology 4996A/B (or the former Kinesiology 4996F/G).
Course Weight: 1.00
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This course offers students the opportunity to apply concepts and professional practice skills by gaining kinesiology experience working directly with clients/patients to optimize ‘performance’ (i.e. in sport) or ‘health’ (i.e. prevention and/or management of chronic disease and impairment).
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the B.A. Honours Specialization in Clinical Kinesiology.
Extra Information: One hour/week online with class/self-reflective journal/blog; two 2-hour class meetings in person every 4 weeks; Routine meetings and peer-facilitated discussions about professional experiences will encourage the development of reflective practitioners. Issues related to the intersection of theory and practice will be explored. Electronic video conferencing will be used for weekly discussions to reduce travel by students from dispersed. Students will be permitted to take a maximum of 1.0 credits from Kinesiology 4495, Kinesiology 4498A/B, Kinesiology 4585, Kinesiology 4590, Kinesiology 4995A/B (or the former Kinesiology 4995F/G), and Kinesiology 4996A/B (or the former Kinesiology 4996F/G).
Course Weight: 1.00
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This course provides 4th year Honours students the opportunity to gain experience applying theoretical knowledge in a community setting, including a full range of elements that comprise the partners' operations. Applications due in the Spring of the previous year.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in fourth year of an Honours Specialization module offered by the School of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: Minimum of 75 practicum contact hours over the 13 weeks. Specific location requirements may vary. Application required. Students will be permitted to take a maximum of 1.0 credits from Kinesiology 4495, Kinesiology 4498A/B, Kinesiology 4585, Kinesiology 4590, Kinesiology 4995A/B/Y (or the former Kinesiology 4995F/G), Kinesiology 4996A/B/Y (or the former Kinesiology 4996F/G).
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides 4th year Honours students the opportunity to gain experience applying theoretical knowledge in a community setting, including a full range of elements that comprise the partners' operations. Applications due in the Spring of the previous year.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in fourth year of an Honours Specialization module offered by the School of Kinesiology.
Extra Information: Minimum of 75 practicum contact hours over the 13 weeks. Specific location requirements may vary. Application required. Students will be permitted to take a maximum of 1.0 credits from Kinesiology 4495, Kinesiology 4498A/B, Kinesiology 4585, Kinesiology 4590, Kinesiology 4995A/B/Y (or the former Kinesiology 4995F/G), Kinesiology 4996A/B/Y (or the former Kinesiology 4996F/G).