Kinesiology, Faculty of Education

KIN_V: Kinesiology


  1. KIN_V 120 (3) Health and Exercise Management

    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]

  2. KIN_V 131 (3) Systems Physiology I

    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… [3-2]

  3. KIN_V 132 (3) Systems Physiology II

    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]

  4. KIN_V 140 (3) Lifespan Motor Development

    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.

  5. KIN_V 160 (3) Leisure and Sport in Society

    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.

  6. KIN_V 211 (3) Human Motor Behaviour I

    Processes underlying human movement and learning motor skills and factors influencing acquisition, performance, and movement control. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 110, KIN 131. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  7. KIN_V 216 (3) Biomechanics I

    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 110, KIN 131. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  8. KIN_V 232 (3) Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Health

    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 131, KIN 132. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  9. KIN_V 235 (3) Exercise Physiology I

    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 110, KIN 120, KIN 131, KIN 132. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  10. KIN_V 262 (3) Health Policy and Society

    Health policy and the social context in relation to active health. [3-0] Prerequisite: KIN 160. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  11. KIN_V 300 (3) Human Athletic Performance

    An exploration of human movement and related issues pertaining to sports and athletic performance for non-Kinesiology students. Not for credit in the B.Kin. Program. [3-0] Prerequisite: Second-year standing.

  12. KIN_V 310 (3) Human Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy

    The musculoskeletal structures and neural innervations involved in the control of human movement. Attention will be given to the practical application of human anatomy as it pertains to clinical, athletic, or everyday situations. Prerequisite: Third-year standing. Restricted to students in the BHK and BKIN programs.

  13. KIN_V 311 (3) Sensorimotor Control of Human Movement

    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.

  14. KIN_V 313 (3) Neuromuscular Integration of Human Movement

    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.

  15. KIN_V 316 (3) Biomechanical Properties of Tissues

    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.

  16. KIN_V 320 (3) Exercise Testing and Prescription

    Conditioning methods, exercise techniques and appraisal methods for fitness in physical activity and sport. [2-2] Prerequisite: All of KIN 110, KIN 120, KIN 205, KIN 206.

  17. KIN_V 335 (3) Advanced Applications of Exercise Physiology

    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.

  18. KIN_V 342 (3) Creating Effective, Developmentally Appropriate, Physical Activity Learning Environments

    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.

  19. KIN_V 344 (3) Leisure Services for Persons with a Disability

    Policy issues relating to leisure opportunities for persons with disabilities. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 160, KIN 262.

  20. KIN_V 345 (3) Foundations of Coaching

    Methods of athletic conditioning, planning the program, psychology of training and coaching, athletic evaluation. [3-0] Prerequisite: KIN 150.

  21. KIN_V 351 (3) Physical Activity and Disability

    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.

  22. KIN_V 353 (3) Current Topics in Exercise and Health Psychology

    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.

  23. KIN_V 355 (3) Movement Experiences for Young Children

    The design and implementation of movement experiences for children in early childhood years. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 110, KIN 131, KIN 140, KIN 150, KIN 160, KIN 211.

  24. KIN_V 360 (3) Sport, Peace, and Conflict

    Relationships that sport and leisure have with peace, conflict, and social inequality in Canada and internationally. [3-0] Prerequisite: KIN 160.

  25. KIN_V 363 (3) Leisure, Sport and Popular Culture

    Selected aspects of leisure and sport examined in relation to modern social structures and cultures. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: KIN 160.

  26. KIN_V 364 (3) The Modern Olympics: Power, Politics, and Performance

    Examination of the Modern Olympic Games as an event with important political, economic, environmental, and cultural ramifications. [3-0] Prerequisite: Third-year standing.

  27. KIN_V 368 (3) Indigenous Sport and Physical Culture in Settler Canada

    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.

  28. KIN_V 411 (3) Neuroanatomy of Human Movement

    Neuroanatomy of human motion in healthy and clinical populations. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 110, KIN 131, KIN 211, KIN 216.

  29. KIN_V 413 (3) Sensori-Motor Control of Human Balance

    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.

  30. KIN_V 415 (3) Sensori-motor Neuroplasticity in Movement and Exercise

    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.

  31. KIN_V 419 (3) Laboratory Investigations in Neuromechanical Kinesiology

    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 110, KIN 131, KIN 211, KIN 216.

  32. KIN_V 420 (3) Prevention of Sports Injuries

    Training and safety strategies for the prevention of injuries to the musculoskeletal system and sense organs. [3-0] Prerequisite: KIN 110.

  33. KIN_V 424 (3) Medical Aspects of Sport and Exercise

    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.

  34. KIN_V 432 (3) Sport Nutrition

    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.

  35. KIN_V 434 (3) Exercise, Nutrition, and Metabolism

    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.

  36. KIN_V 435 (3) Pulmonary Physiology of Exercise

    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.

  37. KIN_V 438 (3) Skeletal Muscle Physiology: Molecular Adaptions to Training, Disuse and Aging

    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.

  38. KIN_V 442 (3) Planning Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Programs

    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]

  39. KIN_V 444 (3) Exploring Alternative Methods for Teaching Games and Sports

    Examination of innovative, developmentally appropriate, conceptual and tactical approaches to team game instruction. [2-2-0] Prerequisite: One of KIN 140.

  40. KIN_V 450 (3) Inclusive Approaches to Sport Psychology

    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 athletes' perceptions and lived experiences in sport. [3-0-0]Prerequisite: All of KIN 150, KIN 160, and third-year standing.

  41. KIN_V 453 (3) Understanding and Changing Physical Activity Behaviour

    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.

  42. KIN_V 459 (3) Psychobiology of Physical Activity

    Exploration of the role that physical activity and exercise play in modifying the neurobiological, autonomic, endocrine, and inflammatory responses to stress. [3-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 150, KIN 205, KIN 206.

  43. KIN_V 460 (3) Aging, Health, and Society

    Examination of current issues in the sociology of aging and health. Prerequisite: All of KIN 160, KIN 262.

  44. KIN_V 464 (3) Health Promotion and Physical Activity

    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.

  45. KIN_V 465 (3) Interculturalism, Health and Physical Activity

    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.

  46. KIN_V 468 (3) Indigenous Health and Wellness

    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. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: All of KIN 160, KIN 262.

  47. KIN_V 482 (3-9) Advanced Seminar in Neuromechanics

    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 310, KIN 311, KIN 313, KIN 316, KIN 411, KIN 419. Restricted to students in the BKIN program with fourth-year standing.

  48. KIN_V 483 (3-9) Advanced Seminar in Systems Biology, Exercise and Health

    Topics examine the roles of physical activity and fitness on physiological systems and underlying cellular and metabolic mechanisms. [3-0] Prerequisite: Two of KIN 320, KIN 321, KIN 322, KIN 335, KIN 420, KIN 424, KIN 432, KIN 435, KIN 438. Restricted to students in the BKIN program with fourth-year standing.

  49. KIN_V 484 (3-9) Advanced Seminar in Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Health

    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.

  50. KIN_V 485 (3-9) Advanced Seminar in Leadership Education for Physical Activity

    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.

  51. KIN_V 486 (3-9) Advanced Seminar in Psychology of Movement

    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.

  52. KIN_V 487 (3-9) Advanced Seminar in Sociocultural Studies

    Topics explore the social, cultural and global context of sport, exercise, physical activity, health, and the body. [3-0] Prerequisite: Two of KIN 360, KIN 363, KIN 364, KIN 368, KIN 460, KIN 464, KIN 465, KIN 466, KIN 467. Restricted to students in the BKIN program with fourth-year standing.

  53. KIN_V 488 (3-9) Advanced Seminar in Interdisciplinary Research in Kinesiology

    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.

  54. KIN_V 490 (3-6) Directed Studies in Kinesiology

    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.

  55. KIN_V 492 (6) Undergraduate Research Experience in Kinesiology

    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.

  56. KIN_V 500 (3-12) Special Topics in Kinesiology

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  57. KIN_V 501 (3) Computational Methods for Data Acquisition and Signal Processing in Kinesiology

    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.

  58. KIN_V 515 (3) Gap Analysis

    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.

  59. KIN_V 516 (3) Psychology of Leadership and Group Processes

    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.

  60. KIN_V 517 (3) Business of High Performance Sport in Canada

    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.

  61. KIN_V 530 (3-6) Directed Studies

    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.

  62. KIN_V 562 (3) Bioenergetics of Physical Activity

    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.

  63. KIN_V 563 (3) Measurement of Human Motion

    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.

  64. KIN_V 564 (3) Psycho-Social Aspects of Physical Activity

    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.

  65. KIN_V 565 (3) Physiological Aspects of Physical Activity

    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.

  66. KIN_V 567 (3) Skill Acquisition: Practice Design & Instruction

    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.

  67. KIN_V 568 (3) Seminar in Human Sensorimotor Control

    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.

  68. KIN_V 570 (3) Research Methods in Kinesiology

    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.

  69. KIN_V 571 (3) Qualitative Methods in Sport, Leisure, and Health Studies

    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.

  70. KIN_V 572 (3) Research Methods for Sport & Health Sciences

    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.

  71. KIN_V 573 (3) Seminar in Mechanical Analysis of Human Movement

    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.

  72. KIN_V 574 (3) Seminar in Health Promotion Through Physical Activity

    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.

  73. KIN_V 575 (3) Principles of Applied Sports Analytics

    Technical and applied knowledge in data science and analytics related to high performance sports. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  74. KIN_V 580 (3) Seminar in Body, Exercise, and Society

    Personal, social, and cultural significance of the body in sport, exercise, and physical culture. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  75. KIN_V 581 (3) Sport, Leisure and Consumer Culture

    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.

  76. KIN_V 583 (3) Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Programs

    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.

  77. KIN_V 585 (3) Performance Planning

    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.

  78. KIN_V 586 (3) Coaching Effectiveness

    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.

  79. KIN_V 591 (3) Seminar in the Organizational Analysis of Leisure

    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.

  80. KIN_V 595 (3) Master's Graduating Paper

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  81. KIN_V 596 (6) High Performance Sport Inquiry

    Blended learning approach in a problem-based setting. Students support their own research interests within the high performance sport arena. Prerequisite: KIN 572. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  82. KIN_V 597 (3) Practical Applications in High Performance Sport

    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.

  83. KIN_V 598 (3) Directed Field Studies in Kinesiology

    Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  84. KIN_V 599 (12-18) Master's Thesis

    Pass/Fail. The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  85. KIN_V 601 (3-12) Doctoral Seminar

    The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  86. KIN_V 699 (0) Doctoral Dissertation

    Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.


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