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

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.

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.

This course is designed to prepare students for CSEP-CPT Certification, the Canadian standard for the field of personal training. Students will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge in exercise prescription and counseling techniques. Students prepare for the CPT core competencies in counseling, motivation, and fitness, including exercise demonstration and technique, equipment selection, exercise prescription and modification, program design and planning. Upon completion, students will fulfill both the written and practical exams of the CSEP Health and Fitness Program, Personal Trainer Certification.

This course provides foundations specific to administration and management of the fitness industry and personal training professionals.

An examination of resistance training and supplementary strength and conditioning methodologies for general conditioning and sport specific conditioning. Emphasis on various strength training techniques, exercise mechanics, program designs and implementations as they relate to specific activities or sports. Topics will include current advanced training techniques such as periodization, Olympic Lifting, and/or plyometric training.

This course examines human movement to identify movement dysfunction and increased risk potential. Emphasis will be on identifying sources of impairment through muscle and movement assessment techniques. Students will learn to apply corrective exercises to recovery from impairments, reduce injury potential, and improve performance.

This is an introduction to the classical problems of philosophy through study and critical discussion of selected philosophical classics and contemporary works. Emphasis will be placed on questions of moral and other values and on the nature of society and justice.

This is an introduction to the classical problems of philosophy through study and critical discussion of selected philosophical classics and contemporary works. Emphasis will be placed on questions of the nature and extent of human knowledge and classic problems about the nature of reality and our place in it.

Practical logic is the study of critical thinking in everyday contexts. This class is foundational to all aspects of life, including our professional and personal lives. Without critical thinking people may not be able to differentiate between mere opinion and knowledge, which makes them susceptible to holding false beliefs without the means to make corrections. Critical thinking skills teach us how to identify mistakes in reasoning and how to correct these mistakes. This course teaches students the basic concepts of informal logic required for critical thinking. These concepts include the components of arguments, how to analyze logical inferences, and how to evaluate persuasive language as it is often presented in politics, news, social media, business, and even around the dinner table. In addition, students will learn how to identify logical fallacies, how to recognize good evidence (scientific or otherwise), and how to have fruitful discussions with others about even the most contentious topics.

This course will examine the roles and responsibilities of professionals, as well as ethical challenges they face. These challenges often involve balancing self-interest, clients’ interests, and the public good. At times they involve weighing clients’ interests and clients’ wishes (and their autonomy.) They may also involve efforts to resolve conflicts between the professional’s personal moral beliefs and their perceived duties as professionals. Challenges and issues will be explored through consideration of debates within specific fields (such as accounting, medicine, engineering, journalism and law) - often with relevance across professions. Controversies will also be investigated through study of general discussions of common concerns. Ethical concepts and outlooks will provide assistance in facing the challenges.

A philosophical examination of concepts and issues central to the knowledge and practice of health care. Topics may include: provision and allocation of health care resources, rights and responsibilities of patients and health care personnel, passive and active euthanasia, abortion, research and experimentation, disclosure of diagnosis and risks, death and suffering.

This course is an introduction to key political concepts such as power, authority, order, equality, freedom and justice. These concepts are examined as they are employed by different ideologies including liberalism, conservatism, socialism, communism, anarchism, feminism, postmodernism and religious fundamentalism. Political ideas and practices are also examined in the context of democratic, authoritarian and totalitarian forms of government. The role of the news media under different kinds of regime may also be considered.

Introductory course in human physiology, part I. Students will study the function and regulation of the human body and the complexities and interactions of cells, tissues, major organs and systems. Part I covers: the physiology of the cell; muscle and sensory physiology; peripheral and central nervous systems; blood and body defense mechanisms; and the cardiovascular system.

Introductory course in human physiology, part II. Students will study the function and regulation of the human body and the complexities and interactions of cells, tissues, major organs and systems. Part II covers: hormonal control mechanisms; physiology of the gastrointestinal, respiratory, reproductive, and urinary systems.

This course covers various topics related to power engineering such as boiler designs, components, and operation. The course will also cover different types of piping, valve designs, plant sketches, and communication systems.

This course covers the fundamental aspects of boiler safety, operations, water treatment, and building systems. This material will include pressure relief valves, safety controls, efficient boiler procedures, water treatment, drainage, lighting, and steam-related processes.

In this course, students will learn about the jurisdictional legislation, codes, and standards for power engineers, as well as plant safety and environmental considerations. They will also gain knowledge of general plant safety, including safety programs, procedures for handling dangerous materials, and fire safety, as well as the environmental impact of plant operation.

This course introduces power engineering students to refrigeration, HVAC, and heating/cooling systems, covering the principles, maintenance, and operation of various components and control systems strategies.