<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 one practicum course in each of the following six areas: dance/gymnastics, aquatics, team sports, individual and dual 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 one practicum course in each of the following six areas: dance/gymnastics, aquatics, team sports, individual and dual sports, track and field and emergency care, plus an additional two free choice practicum courses, for a total of eight courses. 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. The second digit of the practica courses indicates the practicum area. One practicum course represents a total of 24 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.

Aquatics Courses

HH/PKIN 0200 0.00 Swimming I.
HH/PKIN 0240 0.00 Lifesaving I.
HH/PKIN 0250 0.00 Lifesaving II: Advanced Lifesaving.
HH/PKIN 0261 0.00 Lifeguarding I.
HH/PKIN 0262 0.00 Lifeguarding II.
HH/PKIN 0265 0.00 Competitive Lifesaving.
HH/PKIN 0270 0.00 Skin Diving.
HH/PKIN 0285 0.00 Aqua Fitness (Deep Water).
HH/PKIN 0291 0.00 Aquatic Instructor I.
HH/PKIN 0292 0.00 Aquatic Instructor II.
HH/PKIN 0294 0.00 Competitive and Cooperative Aquatic Sports and Activities.
HH/PKIN 0295 0.00 Pre-Swim I.

Dance/Gymnastics Courses

HH/PKIN 0500 0.00 Basic Movement.
HH/PKIN 0502 0.00 Men's Gymnastics I.
HH/PKIN 0503 0.00 Women's Gymnastics I.
HH/PKIN 0512 0.00 Men's Gymnastics II.
HH/PKIN 0513 0.00 Women's Gymnastics II.
HH/PKIN 0514 0.00 Rhythmic Gymnastics I. (Women)
HH/PKIN 0560 0.00 Modern Dance I.
HH/PKIN 0565 0.00 African and Caribbean Dance.
HH/PKIN 0570 0.00 Ballroom Dance I.
HH/PKIN 0575 0.00 Ballroom Dance II.
HH/PKIN 0585 0.00 Country Dance.
HH/PKIN 0590 0.00 Jazz Dance I.
HH/PKIN 0595 0.00 Jazz Dance II.

Emergency Care Courses

HH/PKIN 0750 0.00 Emergency Care I.
HH/PKIN 0761 0.00 First Responder for Athletic Therapy I.
HH/PKIN 0762 0.00 First Responder for Athletic Therapy II.
HH/PKIN 0770 0.00 First Aid Instructor.

Individual and Dual Sports Courses

HH/PKIN 0400 0.00 Tai Chi I.
HH/PKIN 0401 0.00 Tai Chi II.
HH/PKIN 0402 0.00 Yoga I.
HH/PKIN 0403 0.00 Karate-Do I.
HH/PKIN 0404 0.00 Aikido Yoshinkan.
HH/PKIN 0405 0.00 Pilates.
HH/PKIN 0410 0.00 Golf I.
HH/PKIN 0411 0.00 Golf II.
HH/PKIN 0415 0.00 Court Games.
HH/PKIN 0416 0.00 Squash II.
HH/PKIN 0435 0.00 Tennis I.
HH/PKIN 0436 0.00 Tennis II.
HH/PKIN 0437 0.00 Tennis Instructor.
HH/PKIN 0440 0.00 Badminton I.
HH/PKIN 0460 0.00 Strength Training.

Team Sports Courses

HH/PKIN 0301 0.00 Co-ed Basketball I.
HH/PKIN 0302 0.00 Men's Basketball I.
HH/PKIN 0303 0.00 Women's Basketball I.
HH/PKIN 0304 0.00 Basketball II.
HH/PKIN 0305 0.00 Field Hockey I.
HH/PKIN 0306 0.00 Field Hockey II.
HH/PKIN 0308 0.00 Football I.
HH/PKIN 0312 0.00 Hockey I.
HH/PKIN 0313 0.00 Hockey II.
HH/PKIN 0324 0.00 Rugby I.
HH/PKIN 0328 0.00 Soccer I.
HH/PKIN 0329 0.00 Soccer II: Coaching.
HH/PKIN 0330 0.00 Futsal.
HH/PKIN 0332 0.00 Volleyball I.
HH/PKIN 0333 0.00 Volleyball II.
HH/PKIN 0336 0.00 Beach Volleyball I.
HH/PKIN 0340 0.00 Softball.
HH/PKIN 0350 0.00 Team Handball I.
HH/PKIN 0390 0.00 Fundamental Motor/Movement Skills in Team Sports.

Track and Field Courses

HH/PKIN 0600 0.00 Track and Field I.
HH/PKIN 0610 0.00 Track and Field II.

Additional Courses

HH/PKIN 0821 0.00 Athletic Therapy Clinical Skills I.
HH/PKIN 0822 0.00 Athletic Therapy Clinical Skills II.
HH/PKIN 0840 0.00 Elementary and Recreational Games.
HH/PKIN 0861 0.00 Personal Training I.
HH/PKIN 0862 0.00 Personal Training II.

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