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Kinesiology
College of Kinesiology

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Kinesiology > 400-level+

KIN 121 and 122 are prerequisites for all KIN courses.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
KIN 412.3
Dance Practicum
1&2(P)
Prerequisite(s): KIN 121 and 122.

Involves practical experience in the teaching of dance resulting in a short presentation of work accomplished.

KIN 423.3
Physical Activity for Persons with Impairment
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): KIN 222, 225, 226, 231 and 322.

Focuses on physical activity programs for persons with impairments. Current trends in Canadian physical activity program philosophy and delivery are considered in concert with the more general philosophy and delivery systems for persons with impairments. Basic adapted physical activity principles focusing on activity, program and instructional modification are also considered.

KIN 424.3
Aging and Activity
1/2(3L-1.5P)
Prerequisite(s): KIN 225 and 226.

Will focus on exercise programming for older adults with respect to understanding the biology of aging as it affects potential for physical activity in later years. Emphasis will be on the special and changing needs of older adults and the adaptations to traditional exercise modalities necessary to ensure success in "active living." As part of the practicum experience, students are expected to spend 6-10 hours during the term, outside of class lecture times, observing and participating in community-based activity programs for seniors.

KIN 425.3
Physiology of Exercise
2(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): KIN 225 and 226.

Examples of topics to be discussed include exercise and altitude, exercise and heart disease, women and exercise, etc. Laboratory sessions will include both formal laboratories and an approved student designed research project which will be reported to the class upon completion.

KIN 426.3
Health Aspects of Physical Activity and Physical Fitness
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): KIN 225 and 226.

A comprehensive review of current knowledge regarding the effects of physical activity and physical fitness on physical and mental health. Additional topics include exercise and aging, cost/benefit of physical activity and risks of exercise.

KIN 428.3
Nutrition Drugs and Physical Activity
1/2(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): KIN 225 and 226.

Examines the effects of nutritional intake and drug usage on physical performance. Preparation for competitive or recreational activities demands an understanding of: (1) the nutritional requirements which underpin such activity, and (2) the major consequences that ingestion of performance enhancing drugs may have upon the health and physical achievement of an individual.

KIN 429.3
Exercise and Cardiac Rehabilitation
1/2(2L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): KIN 381 and 382; PATH 205 and PHSI 346 are recommended.

Primarily a practicum course in cardiac rehabilitation. Students will intern within the tri-hospital cardiac rehabilitation program offered through Saskatoon District Health. The major emphasis of this course is the role of exercise in cardiac rehabilitation.

Note: Students wishing to enroll in this course must apply to the Administrative Assistant, Academic office.

KIN 431.3
Mental Training for Sport and Physical Activity
1/ 2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): KIN 231.

An introduction to mental skills training for sport and physical activity. This course will build on the material presented in KIN 231 and focus on the development and application of a mental skills training program in sport and physical activity. Analysis, discussion, and application will focus on ethical issues, pre-competition and competition planning, goal-setting, arousal control, imagery, self-talk, attention control, and program evaluation.

KIN 432.3
Ethics and Values in Sport and Physical Activity
1/2(2L-1S)
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to senior students who, in the year of registration in this course, have no more than 42 credit units remaining to complete the B.Sc.(Kin.).

Students will be introduced to a number of decision making models which guide the ethical decision making process. Contemporary issues and controversies from the behavioural, functional, educational and management areas of physical activity will be examined from an ethical and moral perspective.

KIN 442.3
Biomechanics II
1/2(3L-P)
Prerequisite(s): KIN 222.

This is a second level biomechanics course which provides students an opportunity to further their study in both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of sport biomechanics.

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