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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

Philosophical analysis of contemporary problems of social concern. Topics may include abortion, sexual equality, our place in the natural environment, censorship, minority and majority rights, war and violence, medical ethics and cultural preservation.

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.

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.