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This course is an individual-based analysis of personal health and wellness issues. The emphasis is on planning and managing your own lifestyle for health and well-being.

This course will take multidisciplinary approach to introduce students to fundamental movement skills and factors that impact human movement.

This course examines the biological foundations of physical activity/exercise and the components of health-related physical fitness as compared to health, chronic disease and performance; and explores physical activity guidelines and exercise prescription for healthy adults.

The lecture, laboratory experience and supplementary readings are designed to promote an understanding o the physiological responses to acute and chronic exercise. Successful completion of the course requirements will enable one to understand the basic function of various physiological systems; describe the various physiological changes that occur during acute exercise and the various adaptations to different forms of exercise training and environmental influence; understand the basic ergometry and other laboratory instrumentation for evaluating physiological responses to exercise; and experience exercise stress in a laboratory setting as a participant and tester.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • PE1015 - Essentials of Human Physiology (3)

The course presents a psychological approach to understanding human motor behaviour. You will examine the processes involved in learning motor skills and controlling movement and the factors that influence acquisition and performance.

An examination of the significant changes which have occurred in leisure and sport specifically over the last century and with particular reference to Canadian society.

Requisites:

  • Complete 1 of the following:
    • Complete the following:
      • PE1040 - Introduction to Sociocultural Aspects of Leisure and Sport (3)
    • Permission of the department

The course presents a method of quantitative and qualitative analysis of human movement based on a knowledge of biomechanical principles.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • PE1000 - Structural and Functional Anatomy (3)
L1

Wed from 13:00 to 13:50

Jan 6 2026 - Apr 23 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

Room L123

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Closed: 16 of 16 spots filled

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L2

Fri from 13:30 to 14:20

Jan 6 2026 - Apr 23 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

Room L123

Instructor

Closed: 16 of 16 spots filled

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A3

Tue, Thu from 13:00 to 14:20

Jan 6 2026 - Apr 23 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

Room J202

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Cost

$616.51

Closed: 32 of 32 spots filled

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This is an introduction to current trends in theory and practice in adapted sport and physical activity for diverse populations. The course includes a survey of diverse populations and their implications for service delivery.

This course is a study of the sequential changes in physical growth and motor development with emphasis on individual differences.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • PE1120 - Introduction to Human Movement (3)

This course will provide an introduction to research methods used in the field of kinesiology. Emphasis will be placed on the applicaiton of research techniques commonly used in the discipline.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • PE1090 - Statistics, Measurement and Evaluation (3)

The course introduces practical and theoretical concepts of athletic injury. This includes an overview of athletic therapy and the prevention, assessment, acute management, and rehabilitation of injuries.

Requisites:

  • Complete 1 of the following:
    • Complete the following:
      • PE1000 - Structural and Functional Anatomy (3)
    • Equivalent course

The course examines the fundamental principles of nutrition and the effects it has in society, athletic performance and physical education. It includes an analysis of practical and theoretical concepts of nutrition and the effects that dietary intake has on exercise, body composition and athletic performance.

This course introduces students to a variety of coaching topics of both a theoretical and a practical nature. Topics include Long Term Athlete Development principles, role of the coach and coach responsibilities in structuring a team and program. Students will have the opportunity to gain National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) certification.

This is a study of the free play and organized physical activities of school aged children in recreational, educational, and sport environments with an emphasis on physical literacy. Students will engage in practical physical activity and the observation of children.

A study of the fundamental movement concepts that underlie the physical activities engaged in by youth of secondary school age.

The course introduces the student to select psychological theory as it relates to sport and physical activity. Psychological constructs along with their theoretical perspectives will be viewed within a cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioural framework. An analytical approach is encouraged.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • PE1210 - Introduction to Personal Physical Fitness (3)

A theoretical and practical course on techniques in fitness for individuals and groups.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • PA1981 - Instruction of Aerobic Training Basics (3)
    • PF1980 - Leadership in Resistance Training (3)
    • PF2900 - Fitness Assessment and Advanced Counseling (3)
A2

Fri from 8:30 to 11:20

Sep 3 2025 - Oct 3 2025

Grande Prairie Campus

Room B201

Instructor

Closed: 12 of 12 spots filled

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S1

Wed from 14:30 to 17:20

Sep 3 2025 - Dec 20 2025

Grande Prairie Campus

Room B201

Instructor

Cost

$616.51

Closed: 12 of 12 spots filled

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A course in which students acquire both theoretical and practical knowledge using various forms of resistance training. Emphasis will be placed upon providing the student with leardership skills on resistance training techiniques, lifting mechanics, program design and implementation.

Students will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge in fitness assessment and counseling techniques.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • PE1000 - Structural and Functional Anatomy (3)
    • PE1015 - Essentials of Human Physiology (3)

  • Completed or concurrently enrolled in:
    • PE1210 - Introduction to Personal Physical Fitness (3)

This course will involve students applying techniques in exercise testing and prescription for individuals/groups. Participants will be involved in integration seminars in the class and in practical experience at local fitness centres.

Requisites:

  • Complete the following:
    • PF1910 - Fitness Practicum (3)
    • PF2920 - Certified Personal Trainer Exercise Prescription (3)
    • PF2980 - Advanced Training Methodologies (3)
S1

Fri from 8:30 to 11:20

Jan 6 2026 - Jan 23 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

Room E311

Instructor

Open: 9 of 16 spots filled

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A3

Tue from 14:30 to 16:20

Jan 6 2026 - Apr 23 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

Room H211

Instructor

Cost

$620.63

Open: 9 of 16 spots filled

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