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Course Listing

Please visit the Academic Timetable to see which courses are presently being offered and in which location(s). Not all courses listed below run every term or in all locations. For specific details about program requirements and degree regulations, please refer to the Academic Calendar.

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  • KINE-1001H: Introduction to Kinesiology

    Offered:

    • Peterborough

    Introduction to the profession of kinesiology, with reference to the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario's Core Competencies, and practice standards/guidelines. Introduces content from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), basic concepts of kinesiology, as well as personal health including exercise and health across the lifespan, disease prevention, and nutrition. Open only to students in the Kinesiology program.

  • KINE-2001H: Kinesiology I: Anatomy of Movement

    Offered:

    • Peterborough

    Through didactic classroom lecturing, hands-on laboratories, use of models, and computer-based software examples, students take a regional approach to examine the anatomy and neural control of the musculoskeletal system. Special emphasis is on learning how the various regional structures contribute (both individually and synergistically) toward producing movement patterns. Prerequisite: 60% or higher in each of KINE 1001H and BIOL 1050H. Open only to students in the Kinesiology program. Excludes NURS-BIOL 2250H.

  • KINE-2002H: Kinesiology Ii: Exercise Physiology

    Offered:

    • Peterborough

    Concepts of exercise physiology with an emphasis on the biochemical, circulatory, respiratory and musculoskeletal adaptations to both acute and chronic bouts of physical activity and exercise and its relation. Special attention is put upon the application of the physiological principles of conditioning for health promotion in an aging population. Prerequisite: 60% or higher in each of KINE 1001H and BIOL 1051H. Open only to students in the Kinesiology program. Excludes NURS-BIOL 2270H.

  • KINE-2003H: Exercise and Sport in Indigenous Health

    Offered:

    • Peterborough

    Topics to be announced. Open only to students in the Kinesiology program.

  • KINE-3001H: Biomechanics

    Offered:

    • Peterborough

    Examination of how the skeletal, muscular, and central nervous system work together to harness environmental forces, and generate muscle force within the context of the human skeleton to produce movement. Biomechanical techniques can be applied to improving human performance, preventing injury, and in rehabilitation. Prerequisite: 60% or higher in NURS-BIOL 2250H and one of PHYS-BIOL 1060H or PHYS 1000H. Open only to students in the Kinesiology program.

  • KINE-3002H: Introduction to Injury Management

    Offered:

    • Peterborough

    Covers the fundamentals of sports injury management with emphasis on musculoskeletal injuries of the extremities. Emergency assessment, care, and treatment of the limbs, including basic taping and support techniques, will be covered. Review of functional anatomy provides the foundation for understanding the mechanisms of injury and possible injury prevention. Open only to students in the Kinesiology program. Prerequisite: 60% or higher in BIOL 1050H and NURS 2250H. Excludes NURS 2345H.

  • KINE-3050H: Occupational Ergonomics

    Offered:

    • Peterborough

    This course explores physical musculoskeletal demands in the workplace and how people become injured at work. Through practical laboratory experiences and case study practice, which utilize different workplace measurement, assessment, and evaluation tools, students learn how to understand, analyze and prevent work-related musculoskeletal injuries. Prerequisite: KINE 2001H and 3001H; and at least 60% or higher in one of PHYS-BIOL 1060H or PHYS 1000H. Open only to students in the Kinesiology program.

  • KINE-3725H: Sport Psychology

    Offered:

    • Peterborough
    • Durham GTA

    Introduces current theoretical, empirical and practical knowledge and application in the field of sport psychology. Applications of sport psychology are discussed from the perspective of athletes, coaches, trainers, and educational sport psychologists. Prerequisite: 8.0 university credits including PSYC 2018H and 2019H.

    Cross-listed: PSYC-3725H

  • KINE-4002H: Movement Disorders & Impact of Exercise

    Offered:

    • Peterborough

    The neurological mechanisms underlying several prevalent movement disorders (cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebellar ataxia). Examination of the impact of exercise treatment programs on patients' experience of the disorder and on the progression of the disorder. Topics are approached from a systems-neuroscience perspective. Prerequisite: 60% or higher in each of PSYC 2018H, 2019H, and 2210H; and at least 60% or higher in one of KINE 3001H or PSYC-BIOL 3220H.

  • KINE-4005H: Exercise Testing and Prescription

    Offered:

    • Peterborough

    Fitness assessment and exercise prescription (training programs). Pre-participation screening and risk appraisal as well as common laboratory and field assessment techniques are performed. The theory and practice of designing individualized and group training programs including endurance and resistance training. Open only to students in the Kinesiology program. Prerequisite: 60% or higher in BIOL 1051H and NURS-BIOL 2270H.

  • KINE-4010Y: Research Thesis/Project

    Offered:

    • Peterborough

    Students design and carry out research under the supervision of a faculty member. Permission of the program and availability of a thesis supervisor are required. Students are contacted by the course coordinator regarding the application process before the end of the Winter term of third year. Open only to students in the Kinesiology program with a minimum 75% cumulative average in KINE courses completed, or permission of the course coordinator and letter of support from prospective thesis supervisor. Prerequisite: 14.0 university credits.

  • KINE-4050H: Professional Practice Theory

    Offered:

    • Online
    • Peterborough

    Designed to prepare students for the world of professional practice in kinesiology, providing the necessary theory prior to engaging in a practical experience. Students learn the foundation of professional practice including professional pathways, scope of kinesiology practice, regulation of the profession, practice ethics, professional behaviour, and relationships with other professionals. Prerequisite: 14.0 university credits. Open only to students in the Kinesiology program. Students may only take one of KINE 4010Y or 4050H/4051H for credit.

  • KINE-4051H: Professional Practicum

    Offered:

    • Peterborough

    Designed to prepare students for the world of professional practice and give practical experience that will enable the transition to a professional role as a kinesiologist. Students complete a one term (12 week) placement, for at least 8 hours per week for the 12 weeks. Students engage in real-life application of kinesiology in the workforce. Prerequisite: 14.0 university credits including 70% or higher in KINE 4050H. Open only to students in the Kinesiology program. Students may only take one of KINE 4010Y or 4050H/4051H for credit.

  • KINE-4190H: Biology of Physical Activity

    Offered:

    • Peterborough

    Examines the physiological and biochemical adaptations to acute and chronic exercise with specific emphasis placed upon the oxygen transport system. The effects of a variety of conditions including age, gender, environmental conditions, and disease on these adaptations are also considered. Prerequisite: A minimum overall average of 65% in completed BIOL courses and 10.0 university credits including BIOL 1051H or 3830H.

    Cross-listed: BIOL-4190H

  • KINE-4710H: Exercise in Chronic Disease

    Offered:

    • Peterborough

    Examines the impact of chronic diseases on mobility, physical activity, and exercise, and how to assess physical function. Also examines the impact of exercise on chronic disease prevention, progression, and treatment ("exercise as medicine"). Students are introduced to clinical research in exercise and chronic disease. Prerequisite: A minimum overall average of 65% in completed BIOL courses; 10.0 university credits; one of BIOL 1051H, 3830H, or 3840H; and one of BIOL 2000H, PSYC 2018H, or PSYC 2019H. BIOL 4190H recommended.

    Cross-listed: BIOL-4710H

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