This course examines human sexuality from biopsychological, developmental, behavioural, and psycho social perspectives. Students will learn about healthy and unhealthy sexuality and its potential psychological consequences on individuals and society.

Biological, cognitive and social aspects of psychological development will be explored, with special emphasis on infancy, childhood and adolescence.

This second introductory course in psychology follows PY1040 and gives students an understanding of themselves and other people through the study of basic concepts, principles, theories, and methods used in the scientific study of behaviour. The course covers biological and cognitive development, emotion and motivation, social psychology, personality theories, mental and behavioural disorders, treatment of mental and behavioural disorders, and stress and health.

This first introductory course in psychology gives students an understanding of themselves and other people through the study of basic concepts, principles, theories, and methods used in the scientific study of behaviour. The course covers research methods in psychology, the biological bases of behaviour, neurophysiology, sensation, perception, learning, states of consciousness, memory and cognition.

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.

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

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.

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.

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