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 investigates the major episodes of twentieth century history from World War I to the present, and identifies the major focus and ideas which arose from these events, including key political and economic ideologies.

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.

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 leadership skills on resistance training techniques, lifting mechanics, program design and implementation.

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.

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

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.

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.