The basic structure and function of human anatomy. Emphasis is on the neural, muscular, and skeletal systems. Please consult the School of Kinesiology Credit Exclusion Lists: https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/faculties-colleges-and-schools/facult… [3-2]
Role of physical activity in the maintenance of a healthy life. Application of basic physical fitness and exercise methods, exercise techniques and fitness appraisal. [2-2]
Structure and function of the skeletal system, muscular system, integumentary system, neuro-hormonal control, and endocrinology. Emphasis will be to develop an understanding of the integrative nature of the systems discussed. Please consult the School of Kinesiology Credit Exclusion Lists: https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/faculties-colleges-and-schools/facult… [3-0]
Structure and function of the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, urinary system, digestive system, and immune system. Emphasis will be to develop an understanding of the integrative nature of the systems discussed. Please consult the School of Kinesiology Credit Exclusion Lists: https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/faculties-colleges-and-schools/school…. [3-2]
A lifespan approach to motor development that examines underlying factors affecting physical growth, physical activity behaviour, and human motor performance, while highlighting contemporary issues and trends in society. [3-0]. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Psychological theories and research related to sport and exercise behaviour. Please consult the School of Kinesiology Credit Exclusion Lists: https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/faculties-colleges-and-schools/school…. [3-0-0]. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Introduction to the political, economic and social basis of leisure and sport; concepts, theories and problems. [3-0]. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Critical evaluation of research studies and methods with emphasis on the physical activity context. Please consult the School of Kinesiology Credit Exclusion Lists: https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/faculties-colleges-and-schools/facult… [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Second-year standing or higher.
Basic concepts and principles of descriptive and inferential statistics, and distribution-free statistical techniques. Please consult the School of Kinesiology Credit Exclusion Lists: https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/faculties-colleges-and-schools/facult… [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Second-year standing or higher.
Processes underlying human movement and learning motor skills and factors influencing acquisition, performance, and movement control. [3-0-0]. Prerequisite: All of KIN_V 110, KIN_V 131. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Application of elementary principles of physics and math to a quantitative analysis of movement. Analysis will also focus on the development of forces within muscles and their effect on initiating and controlling human movement. [3-0]. Prerequisite: All of KIN_V 110, KIN_V 131. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Pre-exercise screening, exercise testing, and exercise prescription for improving health and performance for the general population and low-risk populations with special considerations. [2-2] Prerequisite: All of KIN_V 110, KIN_V 120, KIN_V 131, and KIN_V 132.
Study of nutrition and its application to physical activity and health. Macro- and micronutrient classification and recommended daily intakes, their digestion, functions in the body and their role in supporting physical activity and health will be discussed. [3-0-0]. Prerequisite: All of KIN_V 131, KIN_V 132. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Acute and chronic effects of exercise on body systems; basic concepts of cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular responses to physical activity. [2-0-2]. Prerequisite: All of KIN_V 110, KIN_V 120, KIN_V 131, KIN_V 132. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Health policy and the social context in relation to active health. [3-0]. Prerequisite: KIN_V 160. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with qualified exercise professionals to improve cardiovascular and musculoskeletal fitness in healthy middle aged and older adults using evidence-based group exercise programming. Restricted to students in the B.Kin. program with second-year standing or above. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: KIN_V 120. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
An exploration of human movement and related issues pertaining to sports and athletic performance. Restricted to non-B.Kin. students only. Not for credit in the B.Kin. Program. [3-0] Prerequisite: Second-year standing.
The musculoskeletal structures and neural innervations involved in the control of human movement. Attention will be given to surface anatomy and to the practical application of human anatomy as it pertains to clinical, athletic, or everyday situations. Prerequisite: KIN_V 110 and KIN_V 131.
Processes and mechanisms involved in the sensory, perceptual, and cognitive contributions to human movements. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 110, KIN 131, KIN 211, KIN 216.
The neurophysiological and functional neuroanatomical processes involved in the sensory and motor control of movement, posture and balance in the human. Peripheral and central sensorimotor structures, and neurological diseases that affect human movement and balance control will be discussed. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 110, KIN 131.
Mechanics of muscular contraction and how the mechanical properties of the muscle, ligaments, tendons, and bone work synergistically. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 110, KIN 131, KIN 211, KIN 216.
Think algorithmically to process, visualize, and analyze data related to various research questions. Through a combination of readings, lectures, tutorials, and problem sets, students will learn some of the most important tools and techniques in the Python data science ecosystem. Please consult the School of Kinesiology Credit Exclusion Lists: https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/faculties-colleges-and-schools/facult…. Restricted to students with third-year standing. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN_V 110, KIN_V 131, KIN_V 211, KIN_V 216.
Exercise prescription and behavioural support strategies for promoting health-enhancing levels of fitness for populations with chronic disease and disability. [2-2] Prerequisite: All of KIN_V 110, KIN_V 120, KIN_V 205, KIN_V 206.
Training and safety strategies for the prevention of injuries to the musculoskeletal system and sense organs. Credit will only be granted for one of KIN_V 324 and KIN_V 420. [3-0] Prerequisite: KIN_V 110.
Explore the physiological, pathological, and pharmacological factors influencing exercise responses and prescription in clinical populations. Emphasis is on cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, renal, cancer-related, and autoimmune conditions, integrating diagnostic assessment, exercise testing, and safety considerations. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN_V 110, KIN_V 120, KIN_V 131, KIN_V 132, KIN_V 235.
Explore how the cardiovascular and respiratory systems are regulated and integrated during exercise. [2-0-2] Prerequisite: All of KIN 110, KIN 120, KIN 131, KIN 132, KIN 235.
The pedagogical skills and knowledge required to design, and implement, developmentally appropriate physical activities learning environments in a variety of settings. [2-2-0] Prerequisite: One of KIN 140.
Policy issues relating to leisure opportunities for persons with disabilities. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 160, KIN 262.
Methods of athletic conditioning, planning the program, psychology of training and coaching, athletic evaluation. [3-0] Prerequisite: KIN 150.
Physical activity counselling, education programming principles, exercise considerations, and strategies for promoting inclusive physical activity for people with disabilities. [2-0-2] Prerequisite: KIN 150 and Third-year standing.
Exploring concepts, principles, and theories as they relate to the practice of promoting and supporting recommended physical activity for individuals and population groups. Particular attention will be directed at contemporary issues, controversies, evidence informed initiatives, and innovative new approaches. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: KIN 150 and third-year standing.
An exploration of current and emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities for supporting movement experiences throughout the childhood years. [3-0]. Prerequisite: KIN_V 140.
Relationships that sport and leisure have with peace, conflict, and social inequality in Canada and internationally. [3-0] Prerequisite: KIN 160.
Selected aspects of leisure and sport examined in relation to modern social structures and cultures. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: KIN 160.
Examination of the Modern Olympic Games as an event with important political, economic, environmental, and cultural ramifications. [3-0] Prerequisite: Third-year standing.
Historical and contemporary issues in Canada that shape Indigenous sport and physical activity, health programs, and policies. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 160, KIN 262.
Neuroanatomy of human motion in healthy and clinical populations. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 110, KIN 131, KIN 211, KIN 216.
Examining the sensory, motor, and biomechanical factors that contribute to human balance control during quiet standing and postural reactions to internal and external perturbations. Emphasis on understanding the characteristics of healthy balance control and changes associated with age and disease. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 110, KIN 131, KIN 211, KIN 216, and third-year standing.
Concepts in neuroplasticity related to sensori-motor control of movement and exercise. The focus will be on plasticity (both adaptive and maladaptive) that arises because of either training or injury/non-use as it relates to movement control and exercise. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 110, KIN 131, and third-year standing.
Learn the fundamentals of modeling human behavior, including Bayesian probability theory, learning algorithms, and simulation. Gain proficiency with simulating Bayesian and non-Bayesian models with Python code to use these approaches to address novel research questions. [3-0] Prerequisite: KIN_V 206 and KIN_V 318, or another introductory Python programming course (e.g., CPSC_V 110, Python version of DSCI_V 100).
Integration and application of laboratory principles and techniques for experimental investigations of topics in neuromechanical kinesiology, including biomechanics, motor behaviour, and neurophysiology. [1-2] Prerequisite: All of KIN_V 110, KIN_V 131, KIN_V 211, KIN_V 216.
Chronic conditions and their presentation, comorbidities, medications, pathophysiological basis, and their effects on exercise response and capacity will be discussed. The aim is to build competence in evidence-informed decision-making when assessing and prescribing exercise for clients with complex chronic conditions. [3-0] Prerequisite: KIN_V 320.
Training and safety strategies for the management and prevention of disorders of internal organs and central nervous system. Topics include environmental and nutritional factors in conditioning and pre-event preparation. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 110, KIN 131.
The complex social, cultural, historical, and economic factors that shape health and wellness within Indigenous communities will be explored through extensive blended learning and experiential learning opportunities. Credit will only be granted for one of KIN_V 428 and KIN_V 468. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN_V 160 and KIN_V 235.
Sport nutrition guidelines, physiological mechanisms of fuel use in the body, nutritional strategies to support weight change, hydration, and ergogenic aids the needs of special athlete populations. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 131, KIN 132, KIN 232.
Exploring the physiological and biochemical changes that occur in skeletal muscle, adipose tissue, and liver following exercise. Interactions between exercise, nutrition, and commonly prescribed medications used for the treatment of diabetes and cardiovascular disease will also be examined. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 232, KIN 235, and third-year standing.
Operation of the lungs, chest wall, and ventilatory control mechanisms during dynamic whole-body exercise. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 110, KIN 120, KIN 131, KIN 132, KIN 235, KIN 335.
Cellular and molecular mechanisms of muscle adaptability to aerobic and resistance training, inactive and aging: signaling cascades controlling hypertrophy and atrophy, satellite cell contribution to muscle repair, and mitochondrial/ribosomal biogenesis. BIOL 112 or similar recommended. [3-0-1] Prerequisite: All of KIN 110, KIN 120, KIN 131, KIN 132, KIN 235, KIN 335.
Processes, techniques and considerations in the planning, implementation and evaluation of physical education, sport and exercise programs in both public and private agencies. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 140, KIN 262 and Third-year standing.
Examination of innovative, developmentally appropriate, conceptual and tactical approaches to team game instruction. [2-2-0] Prerequisite: One of KIN 140.
Examination of the psychological and behavioural processes of athletes from a social justice perspective. The focus will be on the role of social structures, sociocultural norms, power relations, and social identities in shaping athletesí perceptions and lived experiences in sport. [3-0-0]Prerequisite: All of KIN 150, KIN 160, and third-year standing.
Examining the influence of psychological factors across different settings and populations, with a particular focus on interventions aimed at enhancing mental health. Understanding psychology can be used to design effective interventions at the individual and community level. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: KIN 150.
Within sport and other contexts that demand high performance, humans often work together as part of teams. Discover what makes those teams effective, why some teams flourish and others flounder, and how we might develop better teams. [3-0] Prerequisites: KIN_V 150 and KIN_V 205.
Exploration of the role of physical activity and exercise on brain health, mental health, and underpinning psychological and biological mechanisms. This course deepens studentsí capacity to read and interpret scientific evidence. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 150, KIN 205, KIN 206.
Examination of current issues in the sociology of aging and health. Prerequisite: All of KIN 160, KIN 262.
Examines Canadian society through the lens of hockey. Explores the deep and symbiotic relationship between the nation and the game and the implications this relationship has for social, political, and cultural life in Canada. [3-0] Prerequisite: KIN_V 160.
Current perspectives on health promotion and health education; design and implementation of health promotion strategies in a variety of arenas, particularly health promotion/education strategies aimed at encouraging physical activity. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 150, KIN 160, KIN 205, KIN 262.
Examination of multiculturalism and interculturalism in the delivery of community-based physical activities for diverse populations; connections between physical activity and health in different cultural contexts. Community service learning and participation in culturally unfamiliar physical activities are core elements. Prerequisite: All of KIN 160, KIN 262.
Examining how colonialism and settler colonialism altered Indigenous physical practices and concepts of wellness and consider how Indigenous peoples and their communities are reclaiming and reengaging with physical culture and land-based practices to restore and maintain their sense of well-being. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN_V 160, KIN_V 262, and third-year standing.
Work with an inter-professional health team to assess and rehabilitate neurological balance and mobility deficits. Students will assist in the delivery of exercise-based rehabilitation at the Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Clinic and the BC Brain Well Program. Restricted to students in the BKIN program with third- or fourth-year standing. Pass/Fail. Corequisite: KIN_V 320 and KIN_V 411. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Work in a team-based primary care setting with patients focusing on exercise prescription and program delivery under the clinical care of family physicians, dietician, practice support coaches and kinesiologists. Restricted to students in the BKIN program with fourth-year standing. Pass/Fail. Prerequisites: KIN_V 320 and KIN_V 335. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Gain hands-on experience working with members of the Physical Activity Research Centre at the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre. Apply skills in exercise testing, prescription, and physical activity counselling. Restricted to students in the BKIN program with third- or fourth-year standing. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: KIN_V 320 (KIN_V 351 strongly recommended). This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Training in research methods, computational skills, and scientific dissemination related to neuromechanics research in Kinesiology. Students will learn the principles underlying scientific communication and apply these principles in the form of an oral dissemination of scientific results. Restricted to students in the BKIN program with third- or fourth-year standing. Pass/Fail. Prerequisites: Two of KIN_V 310, KIN_V 311, KIN_V 313, KIN_V 316, KIN_V 411, KIN_V 413, KIN_V 415, KIN_V 419. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Topics consider how neurological, cognitive, sensory, mechanical and muscular systems interact to control human motion and its response to the physical environment. [3-0] Prerequisite: Two of KIN_V 311, KIN_V 313, KIN_V 316, KIN_V 411, 413, 415, KIN_V 419. Restricted to students in the BKIN program with fourth-year standing
Topics examine the roles of physical activity and fitness on physiological systems and underlying cellular and metabolic mechanisms. [3-0] Prerequisite: Two of KIN_V 320, KIN_V 335, KIN_V 420, KIN_V 424, KIN_V 432, KIN_V 434, KIN_V 435, KIN_V 438. Restricted to students in the BKIN program with fourth-year standing.
Topics explore the relationship between Indigenous physical cultures, physical activity, health and wellbeing. [3-0] Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the BKIN program with third- or fourth-year standing.
Topics consider health-related fitness, physical competence, cognitive understanding, and positive attitudes about physical activity. [3-0] Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the BKIN program with third- or fourth-year standing.
Topics examines the application of psychology to understanding and supporting healthy sport, physical activity, and health behaviors. [3-0] Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the BKIN program with third- or fourth-year standing.
Topics explore the social, cultural and global context of sport, exercise, physical activity, health, and the body. [3-0] Prerequisite: Two of KIN_V 360, KIN_V 363, KIN_V 368, KIN_V 460, KIN_V 464, KIN_V 465, KIN_V 468. Restricted to students in the BKIN program with fourth-year standing.
Topics will be approached from multiple perspectives in a course designed to explore the interdisciplinarity of the field of kinesiology. [3-0] Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the BKIN program with fourth-year standing.
Opportunity for students to conduct an independent study in a subject area of interest to them, under the direction of a KIN faculty member. Prerequisite: Third-year standing and permission of the Associate Director, Undergraduate Program.
Opportunity for independent study that includes original data collection, under the direction of a KIN faculty member. Prerequisite: Third-year standing and permission of the Associate Director, Undergraduate Program.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Hands-on laboratory course with an emphasis on developing critical computational research skills for the acquisition, processing and presentation of data related to human movements. Recommended prerequisite: Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology (or related field) including neuromechanical science courses. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Using analytics to obtain, describe, and visualize data to create a sport profile. Determine optimal programming decisions for coached athletes based on their performance pathway and gold medal profile. Apply research methods and principles of scientific inquiry, performance analysis, descriptive, prescriptive, and predictive analytics to improve athlete development and performance. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Contemporary theory, research and application with regard to leadership and group processes in the context of sport and exercise. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Canada's sport system, its governance and stakeholders; financial management for high performance sport; communications, marketing, and sponsorship of high performance sport. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Topics selected by the student, with the approval of the Graduate Advisor, can be studied under the supervision of a member of the faculty. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Basic energy systems of the human body; primarily concentrating on the bioenergetics of the skeletal muscle cell, recovery from muscular work, substrate utilization, muscle fiber types, strength, endurance and the physiological assessment of maximal performance. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
A critical evaluation of research tools used to measure and assess human motor performance including electromyography, anthropometry, ergometers, indirect calorimetry, cinematography, and indirect dynamics. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Selected psycho-social considerations in sport: initial and continuing involvement in the competitive sport environment. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Survey of research regarding the physiological aspects of activity; the effects of altitude and environmental temperature on man's performance in exercise and sports. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Research and theories on learning, maintaining, and excelling at movement skills, with a particular emphasis on sport. Effective practice conditions for learning and elite athletic performance. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Reports and discussions of research literature concerning theories and findings in human sensorimotor control. Emphasis is given to understanding the basic mechanisms underlying sensorimotor control, utilizing frameworks drawn from motor behaviour, cognitive neuroscience, and neurophysiology. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Research methods applied to the study of sport and physical activity, the nature of scientific inquiry, the design of experiments, the survey as a research medium, the historical and philosophical methods of inquiry, the writing of the research report. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Theoretical, methodological, and ethical debates about and approaches to qualitative methods; issues in and approaches to qualitative inquiry. [3-0]. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Interpretation and evaluation of research methods and scientific findings related to coaching sciences and exercise and health-related professions. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
An investigation of human movement using cinematographical and other research methods. The case study approach will be used to examine kinesiological concepts and principles. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
The relationship of new concepts in health to the promotion of health through physical activity; the application of research findings from a number of disciplines to the identification, selection, and targeting of health promotion/education strategies related to physical activity. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Technical and applied knowledge in data science and analytics related to high performance sports. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Personal, social, and cultural significance of the body in sport, exercise, and physical culture. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Sport and leisure are viewed in the context of theoretical debates about mass society and consumer culture. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
The development of curricula, implementation and evaluation techniques in physical education, sport and exercise programs; relationships of programs in schools, community centres and other institutions. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Application of findings from sport profile and gap analysis to the planning and design of high performance training and coaching programs. Focuses on quadrennial, annual, meso and microcycle planning to integrate key factors that impact athlete performance and progression along the athlete development pathway. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Analysis of athlete performance and appropriate design and application of coaching intervention and skill acquisition for athlete and coach development. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Selected topics in organizational theory as applied to the analysis of leisure and sport organizations. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Blended learning approach in a problem-based setting. Students support their own research interests within the high performance sport arena. Prerequisite: KIN_V 572. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Apply and reflect on professional competency within existing coach or leader context in relevant High Performance sport environment. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.