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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

The course will introduce students to the concepts of validity and reliability as they apply to quantitative research, measurement and evaluation in physical education, sport, exercise science and leisure contexts. The course will focus primarily upon inferential statistical procedures that are used to organize, summarize and interpret information.