Relevant Courses for Kinesiology:

Year 1:

KINE 1P90: Foundations of Human Anatomy & Physiology

Structure and function of human systems and organs. Topics include cardiovascular, respiratory,
digestive, renal and reproductive systems, and bone physiology. Introduction to fitness, health
and physical activity effects.

Year 2:

KINE 2P09: Human Physiology

Molecular, cellular, tissue and organ physiology. Topics include cellular communication,
autonomic nervous system, endocrinology, blood cells and immunity.

KINE 2P19: Coaching Theory

Comprehensive introduction to coaching principles, including sport psychology, training
principles, sport pedagogy and risk management.

KINE 2P20: Introduction to Nutrition

Human nutrition as it relates to physical activity, health and disease. Processes of nutrient
digestion, absorption and metabolism, as well as energy balance and body composition.

KINE 2P97: Muscle Physiology & Exercise Metabolism

Function of muscular and nervous systems in relation to exercise, training and health.
Bioenergetics, metabolic and endocrine responses/adaptations to exercise and training.

Year 3:

KINE 3P02: Functional Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription

Techniques of physical fitness appraisal, health assessment, exercise prescription and lifestyle
counselling, and their theoretical base and clinical application.

KINE 3P80: Care & Prevention of Injuries

Treatment, recognition and prevention of musculo-skeletal injuries; the interrelationship of

anatomy, physiology and kinesiology, and their application including emergency care and
preventative taping. Emphasis on risk management strategies and safety practices in sport.
KINE 3P91: Training Principles
Current theories and practices in a variety of training contexts, formats and modalities. Training
as applied to a broad age and ability spectrum; movement education principles applied to the
observation, analysis and program design.

Year 4:
KINE 4P10: Clinical Biomechanics
Mechanics of human movement with applications to ergonomics, rehabilitation and sport. Focus
on two-dimensional kinetics and kinematics, with an introduction to three-dimensional analysis
of movement.

KINE 4P80: Clinical Practices in Athletic Therapy

Emphasis on musculo-skeletal evaluation, rehabilitation principles, therapeutic exercise and
modalities, patient management skills and taping used in clinical settings. Focus on ankle and
lower leg injuries.

KINE 4P81: Clinical Practices in Athletic Therapy

Emphasis on musculo-skeletal evaluation and rehabilitation of sports injuries to the remaining
peripheral joints of the lower and upper extremity. Functional and surface anatomy is stressed
with clinical applications for rehabilitation.

Year 5: (In Progress)

KINE 1P98: Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Overview of the musculoskeletal system including the anatomical features of bones and muscles,
joint actions, skeletal and muscular movements, the spinal cord, and appendicular peripheral
nerves and blood vessels.

KINE 4P65: Physical Activity Counselling for Kinesiologists

Acquisition and development of motivational interviewing skills used by kinesiologists to
optimize physical activity behaviour change.