graduate courses

HKIN 500 (001)

CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Description not currently available.

2009-2010

Offered

HKIN 530

DIRECTED STUDIES CONTRACT
Fill in and printout contract. Handwritten contracts are NOT accepted. Contracts must be approved and signed by study supervisor, and Associate Director of HKIN Graduate Programs. Directed Studies Contract Form

2009-2010

Offered

HKIN 562

BIOENERGETICS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
A study of the energy systems of the human body as applied to training. A detailed investigation of concepts such as aerobic-anaerobic transition, lactate and ventilatory thresholds, lactate kinetics, fuels for action fatigue and the training implications. Lecture and seminar approach. Some limited laboratory involvement.

2009-2010

Offered

HKIN 563

MEASUREMENT OF HUMAN MOTION
The aim of this course is to provide an opportunity for graduate students to become familiar with the major data collection, reduction, and analysis techniques commonly employed in Biomechanics research. These techniques included high-speed cinematography, video-graphy, ground reaction force measurement, electromyography, and computer-based analysis. Evaluation is based on a final project. The project will be given at the beginning of the course and the students, either alone or in groups, will design the experiment, collect and analyze the data. A final report, in appropriate journal form, will be submitted for grading.

2009-2010

Offered

HKIN 564

PSYCHO-SOCIAL ASPECTS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
This course is conducted as a lecture/seminar course. It is required for students focusing upon the area of sport psychology, and recommended for those with interests in Coaching Science and Leisure Life-styling. The course explores selected current psychological topics related to sport and physical activity, such as: motivation, group dynamics and stress/stress management. Evaluation consists of four critiques (one in each area) of selected articles, class participation and a major critical paper on a topic chosen by each student in consultation with the course instructor.

2009-2010

Offered

HKIN 567

HUMAN MOTOR PERFORMANCE
Topics covered in this course include the underlying mechanisms of human motor learning and control, environmental factors that affect how humans learn and control skillful actions and recent controversial issues that exist within the area.

2009-2010

Offered

HKIN 568

SEMINAR IN SKILL ACQUISITION AND MOTOR CONTROL
This seminar covers recent research in the area of motor skill acquisition and motor control. The questions that are considered stem from "what is learned?" and "what is controlled?" when individuals acquire and perform skillful acts. It is expected that students will have an understanding of the basic concepts in the area of Motor Learning and Motor Control.

2009-2010

Offered

HKIN 570

RESEARCH METHODS IN HUMAN KINETICS
Required of all Master's students in Human Kinetics. Should be taken in year 1 of student's program. Course content consists of four components: (1) Introduction to the philosophy of knowledge & science; (2) Overview of the subdisciplines within human kinetics and the research paradigms used in these areas; (3) Overview of research methods: experimental designs, survey methodology, qualitative research, single-subject designs, program evaluation; (4) Detailed critical analysis of published research papers. Students are required to develop and present a research proposal.

2009-2010

Offered

HKIN 574

GRADUATE SEMINAR IN HEALTH PROMOTION THROUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The overall purpose of this advanced graduate seminar in Human Kinetics is to increase our ability to interrogate, conceptualize, model, and theorize the inter-relationships among the fields of health, health promotion, and physical activity. To do so, the course will address those social forces (e.g., social inequality, aging, exclusion) that underlie and arise in efforts to increase physical activity. Also, by addressing the social forces and issues that come to light in physical activity programs, we will gain a vantage point from which to examine emerging and noteworthy contradictions in society. Such contradictions could include, for example, encourage physical activity for “health” reasons, despite work cultures that call for long hours performing sedentary tasks.

2009-2010

Offered

HKIN 580

SEMINAR IN CURRENT PROBLEMS IN HUMAN KINETICS
The purpose of the course is to analyze and discuss several current social issues which affect the field of sport, leisure, and fitness. Topics discussed will include: recent changes in Canada's sport and fitness systems; leadership; funding sources for sport, leisure and fitness; drugs and cheating in sport; athletes' rights; access and equity; high performance sport; body image; alternative programs in sport for special populations; and technology in sport, leisure, and fitness. Additional topics may be covered according to students' interests. Students will be required to prepare a seminar presentation as well as a term paper.

2009-2010

Offered

HKIN 581

SPORT, LEISURE, AND POPULAR CULTURE
Sport and leisure are viewed in the context of theoretical debates about mass society and consumer culture.

2009-2010

Not Offered

HKIN 585

COACHING SCIENCE I
This course is designed to apply knowledge obtained from the areas of human physical growth, motor development, exercise physiology, biomechanics and sport medicine, as they impact on the coaching of athletes. Required for Coaching Science students; recommended for others. Evaluation based upon mid-term and final examinations plus a major paper which centres around the application of the natural sciences to the coaching of a specific sport of the student's choice.

2009-2010

Offered

HKIN 586

COACHING SCIENCE II
The objective is to provide an understanding of the interactive nature of skilled performance and mental skills management as well as the dynamics of the athlete-coach relationship factors that foster optimal performance. Two projects are required: the design of a performance analysis and achievement management protocol, as well as a mental skills training plan. Text book: Williams, J.M. (ed.) Applied Sport Psychology (Palo Alto, CA. Mayfield Pub. Co., 1986).

2009-2010

Offered

HKIN 591

SEMINAR IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS LEISURE AND SPORT
Selected topics of organizational theory are examined in order to understand the structure and processes of leisure and sport organizations. Topics include organizational structure and design, environments, inter-organizational partnerships, gender relations, organizational culture, power and politics, conflict, change and organizational effectiveness. Students will receive discussion questions and readings prior to each class and are expected to be actively involved in class. Some background in leisure and sport management, and/or social science is expected. The evaluation process includes seminar presentations, a major paper and a take-home final exam.

2009-2010

Offered

HKIN 598

DIRECTED FIELD STUDIES CONTRACT
Fill in and printout contract. Handwritten contracts are NOT accepted. Contracts must be approved and signed by study supervisor, and Associate Director of HKIN Graduate Programs. Directed Field Studies Contract Form

2009-2010

Offered