IX. Degree Programs

Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc.) - Major Kinesiology - Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion

Schedule of Studies

Note: All courses are weighted 0.50 credits unless noted otherwise.

Semester 1

KIN*1010 [0.50] Introduction to Health and Wellness
KIN*1030 [0.50] Human Anatomy I
SCMA*1120 [0.50] Cell Biology
SCMA*1500 [0.50] Introductory Mathematics for Kinesiology
Note: Option to enrol in 0.00 credit activity practicum courses. Students are required to complete a minimum of four activity practicum courses to meet graduation requirements.

Semester 2

AHSS*1310 [0.50] Health Counselling and Behaviour Change
KIN*1060 [0.50] Human Physiology I
KIN*1070 [0.50] Biochemistry and Metabolism I
KIN*1040 [0.50] Human Anatomy II
NoteNote: Option to enrol in 0.00 credit activity practicum courses. Students are required to complete a minimum of four activity practicum courses to meet graduation requirements.

Semester 3

KIN*2060 [0.50] Human Physiology II
KIN*2070 [0.50] Biochemistry and Metabolism II
KIN*2100 [0.50] Fundamentals of Fitness Testing
KIN*2200 [0.50] Exercise Techniques & Prescription
Note: Option to enrol in 0.00 credit activity practicum courses. Students are required to complete a minimum of four activity practicum courses to meet graduation requirements.

Semester 4

KIN*2010 [0.50] Health Promotion
KIN*2020 [0.50] Fundamentals of Nutrition: Pharmacology and Toxicology
KIN*2210 [0.50] Advanced Exercise Prescription
SCMA*2110 [0.50] Research Methods for Kinesiology
0.50 electives
Note: Option to enrol in 0.00 credit activity practicum courses. Students are required to complete a minimum of four activity practicum courses to meet graduation requirements.

Semester 5

KIN*3010 [0.75] Exercise Physiology
KIN*3020 [0.50] Injuries and Exercise Contraindications
KIN*3100 [0.50] Fitness and Lifestyle Assessment
SCMA*2080 [0.50] Mathematics and Biophysics
SCMA*3080 [0.50] Statistics for Kinesiology
Note: Note: Option to enrol in 0.00 credit activity practicum courses. Students are required to complete a minimum of four activity practicum courses to meet graduation requirements.

Semester 6

KIN*3030 [0.50] Nutrition: Exercise and Metabolism
KIN*3090 [1.00] Field Placement I
KIN*3200 [0.50] Performance-Related Exercise
SCMA*3100 [0.50] Biomechanics
0.50 electives
Note: Note: Option to enrol in 0.00 credit activity practicum courses. Students are required to complete a minimum of four activity practicum courses to meet graduation requirements.

Semester 7

KIN*3060 [0.50] Human Development and Aging
KIN*3110 [0.50] Advanced Fitness Assessment
KIN*3250 [0.50] Natural Health Products and Physical Activity
KIN*4030 [0.50] Motor Learning and Neural Control
One of:
KIN*3190 [1.00] Field Placement II
KIN*4300 [1.00] Kinesiology Thesis I
Note: Note: Option to enrol in 0.00 credit activity practicum courses. Students are required to complete a minimum of four activity practicum courses to meet graduation requirements.

Semester 8

KIN*4050 [0.50] Special Populations: Understanding Disease
KIN*4200 [0.50] Exercise Prescription for Clinical Populations
One of:
KIN*4310 [1.00] Kinesiology Thesis II
KIN*4400 [1.00] Independent Research Study in Kinesiology
One of:
KIN*4040 [0.50] Functional Anatomy
KIN*4070 [0.50] Sports Nutrition
KIN*4150 [0.50] Professional Skills for Kinesiologists
0.50 electives
Note: Note: Option to enrol in 0.00 credit activity practicum courses. Students are required to complete a minimum of four activity practicum courses to meet graduation requirements.
Activity Practicum Courses

Activity practicum courses have 0.00 credit weight and are not included in the total of 20.0 academic credits required for the Honours Degree and Diploma. Kinesiology students are required to complete a minimum of four activity practicum courses to meet the graduation requirements of the program.

Students must choose a minimum of four courses from the following:

KIN*1210 [0.00] Athletic Coaching Techniques
KIN*1220 [0.00] Forensic Kinesiology
KIN*1230 [0.00] Health Behaviour Change Techniques
KIN*1240 [0.00] Martial Arts for Group Fitness Training
KIN*1250 [0.00] Stress Management, Meditation and Relaxation
KIN*1310 [0.00] Group Strength and Athletic Training
KIN*1320 [0.00] Step, Stability Ball and BOSU Ball Training
KIN*1330 [0.00] Traditional Group Exercise and Group Cycle Training
KIN*1340 [0.00] Flexibility, Yoga and Pilates Training
KIN*1350 [0.00] Athletic Bandaging and Taping Techniques
KIN*1410 [0.00] Therapeutic Exercise of Musculoskeletal Disorders
KIN*1430 [0.00] Functional Ability Evaluation
KIN*1440 [0.00] Ergonomic Assessment and Physical Demands Analysis
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