<Undergraduate Courses and Programs

Kinesiology and Health Science

The School of Kinesiology and Health Science has a curriculum which presents wide and flexible offerings to the student. All students take a core of required subject matter encompassing the major areas of emphasis in kinesiology and health science. Students may choose from a variety of elective courses to develop a highly specialized area of interest or to obtain a more general and broad program. The School attaches laboratories, field work and seminars to many of its courses, thereby coupling theory and technical knowledge with applied experiences and providing students with a greater opportunity for exchange and discussion with each other, with teachers and with experts in the area. The School also has grouped courses, enabling students to obtain certification in the areas of athletic therapy, sport administration, coaching and fitness assessment and exercise counselling.

A physical activity skills "practicum" program is an integral part of the Undergraduate Program in Kinesiology and Health Science. Students take at least two practicum credits in each of gymnastics/dance, aquatics, team sports, individual sports, track and field, and emergency care, and complete their requirements from the large variety of practicum courses offered.

Courses in Kinesiology and Health Science

Academic courses in kinesiology and health science offered by the School of Kinesiology and Health Science have the prefix "KINE". Practicum courses have the prefix "PKIN".

4000-Level Courses

Note: Only students with Honours standing may register in 4000-level kinesiology and health science courses.

Kinesiology and Health Science Practicum Program

All students enrolled in Kinesiology and Health Science programs must complete the practicum core, which consists of two practicum credits in each of the following six areas: dance/gymnastics, aquatics, team sports, individual and dual sports, track and field and emergency care, for a total of 12 practicum credits. Students in the Health and Kinesiology Stream must complete an additional six credits for a total of 18 practicum credits. Students in the Applied Certificate Stream must complete an additional four credits for a total of 16 practicum credits. A detailed description of the course offerings and requirements is available from the School of Kinesiology and Health Science.

Practicum Course List

While practicum courses are required of all kinesiology and health science students in order to graduate, they are not applied towards the academic degree requirements in kinesiology and health science.

In the case of practicum courses, the first digit of the course number indicates the practicum area, not the level of the course. The number which follows the four-digit course number in this calendar indicates the number of practicum credits in the course. One practicum credit represents a total of 12 contact hours of sports activity or equivalent.

Practicum courses provide professional preparation for kinesiology and health science students and as such may require vigorous physical activity. It is strongly recommended that every student in the practicum program have a medical examination prior to participating. Students with disabilities are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Practicum courses are open to both men and women unless otherwise specified. For practicum course descriptions, please consult the School of Kinesiology and Health Science supplemental calendar.

Dance/Gymnastics Courses

AS/SC/PKIN 1002 2.00 Men's Gymnastics I.
AS/SC/PKIN 1003 2.00 Women's Gymnastics I.
AS/SC/PKIN 1012 2.00 Men's Gymnastics II.
AS/SC/PKIN 1013 2.00 Women's Gymnastics II.
AS/SC/PKIN 1040 2.00 Rhythmic Gymnastics I. (Women)
AS/SC/PKIN 5070 2.00 Ballroom Dance I.
AS/SC/PKIN 5075 2.00 Ballroom Dance II.
AS/SC/PKIN 5085 2.00 Country Dance.
AS/SC/PKIN 5090 2.00 Jazz Dance I.
AS/SC/PKIN 5095 2.00 Jazz Dance II.
AS/SC/PKIN 5110 2.00 Modern Dance I.
AS/SC/PKIN 5200 2.00 African and Caribbean Dance.
AS/SC/PKIN 5900 2.00/AS/SC/PKIN 5900 3.00/AS/SC/PKIN 5900 4.00/AS/SC/PKIN 5900 6.00 Special Topics: Dance.

Aquatics Courses

AS/SC/PKIN 2000 2.00 Swimming I.
AS/SC/PKIN 2040 2.00 Lifesaving I.
AS/SC/PKIN 2050 2.00 Lifesaving II: Advanced Lifesaving.
AS/SC/PKIN 2060 4.00 Lifeguarding.
AS/SC/PKIN 2070 2.00 Skin and Scuba Diving.
AS/SC/PKIN 2085 2.00 Aqua Fitness (Deep Water).
AS/SC/PKIN 2090 4.00 Aquatic Instructor.
AS/SC/PKIN 2900 2.00/AS/SC/PKIN 2900 3.00/AS/SC/PKIN 2900 4.00/AS/SC/PKIN 2900 6.00 Special Topics: Aquatics.

Team Sports Courses

AS/SC/PKIN 3001 2.00 Co-ed Basketball I.
AS/SC/PKIN 3002 2.00 Men's Basketball I.
AS/SC/PKIN 3003 2.00 Women's Basketball I.
AS/SC/PKIN 3010 2.00 Basketball II.
AS/SC/PKIN 3040 2.00 Field Hockey I.
AS/SC/PKIN 3050 2.00 Field Hockey II.
AS/SC/PKIN 3080 2.00 Football I.
AS/SC/PKIN 3090 2.00 Football II.
AS/SC/PKIN 3120 2.00 Hockey I.
AS/SC/PKIN 3130 2.00 Hockey II.
AS/SC/PKIN 3240 2.00 Rugby I.
AS/SC/PKIN 3280 2.00 Soccer I.
AS/SC/PKIN 3290 2.00 Soccer II: Coaching.
AS/SC/PKIN 3320 2.00 Volleyball I.
AS/SC/PKIN 3330 2.00 Volleyball II.
AS/SC/PKIN 3360 2.00 Beach Volleyball I.
AS/SC/PKIN 3400 2.00 Softball.
AS/SC/PKIN 3500 2.00 Team Handball I.
AS/SC/PKIN 3900 2.00/AS/SC/PKIN 3900 3.00/AS/SC/PKIN 3900 4.00/AS/SC/PKIN 3900 6.00 Special Topics: Team Sports.

Individual and Dual Sports Courses

AS/SC/PKIN 4000 2.00 Tai Chi I.
AS/SC/PKIN 4010 2.00 Tai Chi II.
AS/SC/PKIN 4020 2.00 Yoga I.
AS/SC/PKIN 4030 2.00 Karate-Do I.
AS/SC/PKIN 4040 2.00 Aikido Yoshinkan.
AS/SC/PKIN 4100 2.00 Golf I.
AS/SC/PKIN 4110 2.00 Golf II.
AS/SC/PKIN 4150 2.00 Court Games.
AS/SC/PKIN 4210 2.00 Squash II.
AS/SC/PKIN 4350 2.00 Tennis I.
AS/SC/PKIN 4360 2.00 Tennis II.
AS/SC/PKIN 4365 2.00 Tennis Instructor.
AS/SC/PKIN 4370 2.00 Badminton I.
AS/SC/PKIN 4380 2.00 Badminton II.
AS/SC/PKIN 4500 2.00 Alpine Skiing I (Downhill).
AS/SC/PKIN 4510 2.00 Alpine Skiing II (Downhill).
AS/SC/PKIN 4520 2.00 Cross-Country Skiing I.
AS/SC/PKIN 4530 2.00 Cross-Country Skiing II: Skating Technique.
AS/SC/PKIN 4550 2.00 Mountain Biking.
AS/SC/PKIN 4600 2.00 Strength Training
AS/SC/PKIN 4900 2.00/AS/SC/PKIN 4900 3.00/AS/SC/PKIN 4900 4.00/AS/SC/PKIN 4900 6.00 Special Topics: Individual Sports.

Track and Field Courses

AS/SC/PKIN 6000 2.00 Track and Field I.
AS/SC/PKIN 6010 2.00 Track and Field II.
AS/SC/PKIN 6900 2.00/AS/SC/PKIN 6900 3.00/AS/SC/PKIN 6900 4.00/AS/SC/PKIN 6900 6.00 Special Topics: Track and Field.

Independent Studies Course

AS/SC/PKIN 7000 2.00 Independent Studies.

Emergency Care Courses

AS/SC/PKIN 7500 2.00 Emergency Care I.
AS/SC/PKIN 7600 2.00 Emergency Care II.

Additional Courses

AS/SC/PKIN 8040 2.00 Elementary and Recreational Games.
AS/SC/PKIN 8060 4.00 Personal Training.
AS/SC/PKIN 8140 4.00 Outdoor Pursuits: Camping I.
AS/SC/PKIN 8900 2.00/AS/SC/PKIN 8900 3.00/AS/SC/PKIN 8900 4.00/AS/SC/PKIN 8900 6.00 Special Topics.

Kinesiology and health science is offered by the Faculties of Arts and Science and Engineering.

Faculty of Arts

• Kinesiology and Health Science (BA) degree requirements
• Arts rules and regulations

Faculty of Science and Engineering

• Kinesiology and Health Science (BSc) degree requirements
• Science and Engineering rules and regulations

Courses offered in Kinesiology and Health Science
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