Graduate Courses
Courses not offered this academic year (fall/winter terms) are indicated by the words "NOT OFFERED THIS YEAR" below the course description. Nevertheless, students should refer to the Timetable as a final check.
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Kinesiology
5010
Research Methods and Design
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Credit Weight:
0.5
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Prerequisite(s):
Kinesiology 3230 or permission of the instructor
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Description:
Building on a conceptual foundation of science, the focus of this course is on the application of research methods and experimental design to the movement sciences. The examination of research methods at several levels of inquiry will include naturalistic, case study, correlational, differential, quasi-experimental, and experimental designs.
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Offering:
3-3; 0-0
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Kinesiology
5011
Design and Analysis in Kinesiology
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Credit Weight:
0.5
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Prerequisite(s):
Kinesiology 3030 (or equivalent)
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Description:
This course will focus on conceptual and practical aspects of design and analysis. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and applying basic and multivariate statistical methods using the SPSS statistical package. Techniques such as factorial ANOVA, multiple regression, discriminant function, and MANOVA will be introduced.
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Notes:
Some computer experience is recommended.
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Kinesiology
5031
Mental Training
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Credit Weight:
0.5
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Prerequisite(s):
Kinesiology 2059 or permission of the instructor
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Description:
The primary focus of this course involves the study of a variety of mental training procedures designed to improve athletic performance. Topics covered include: the mental game plan, effective communication, behavioral techniques, pre-competition and competition strategies, stress and anxiety, motivation, goal setting, relaxation, visualization, thought processes, burnout, retirement and injury. Each student will have the opportunity to design and implement a mental training program tailored to a specific athlete under the supervision of the course instructor.
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Offering:
3-3; 0-0
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Kinesiology
5032
Psychology of Physical Activity
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Credit Weight:
0.5
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Prerequisite(s):
Kinesiology 2059 or permission of the instructor
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Description:
The primary intent of this course will be to provide a comprehensive review of the major issues of current interest in sport psychology. The focus of the course will be on discussion and critical analysis of current research with the aim to assist the student in understanding factors that affect human behaviour in sport and physical activity. Potential topics include motivation, personality, self-efficacy, attribution, group dynamics, leadership, and/or gender differences.
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Offering:
0-0; 3-3
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Kinesiology
5052
Exercise Physiology for Human Performance
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Credit Weight:
0.5
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Prerequisite(s):
Permission of the instructor
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Description:
An examination of systems adaptation to exercise stress and associated changes in human performance with reference to current physiological and biochemical knowledge. A primary focus will be the method of applying this research knowledge to understanding human performance.
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Offering:
0-0; 3-3
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Kinesiology
5070
Directed Studies
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Credit Weight:
0.5
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Description:
A student may undertake an independent project under the direction of a faculty member. The nature of such works will be clearly defined and agreed upon by the student and faculty involved.
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SpecialTopic:
Y
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Kinesiology
5073
Seminar in Adapted Physical Activity Research
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Credit Weight:
0.5
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Description:
Designed to give the student an understanding of theories, research methods and measurement techniques in the area of adapted physical activity and motor development. Topics will vary, but emphasis will be placed on critical analysis of the literature. Current topics include issues in measurement, aging with a disability, and balance performance in children with developmental co-ordination disorder.
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Kinesiology
5090
Special Topics
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Credit Weight:
0.5
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Description:
Selected topics in Kinesiology are offered each year to allow students to participate in areas of their choice and are determined by student demand and/or faculty availability and School approval.
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SpecialTopic:
Y
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Kinesiology
5110
Advanced Clinical Exercise Physiology
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Credit Weight:
0.5
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Prerequisite(s):
Permission of the instructor
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Description:
This seminar course provides a forum for in-depth study of exercise in the treatment and rehabilitation of clinical disorders. General areas of investigation include musculo-skeletal injuries, organ system disorders, ergogenic aids, and nutritional deficiencies.
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Offering:
3-0; or 3-0
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Kinesiology
5170
Seminar in Motor Control
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Credit Weight:
0.5
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Description:
An active learner-centred course designed to explore advanced topics in Motor Control and Learning. Potential topics include: attention and action, visual attention, memory and learning.
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Offering:
3-0; or 3-0
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Kinesiology
5410
Survey Methods
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Credit Weight:
0.5
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Description:
See Faculty of Graduate Studies, Master of Public Health Programs, page 342, for full course description.
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Cross-List(s):
Public Health 5410
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Kinesiology
5453
Advanced Biomechanics
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Credit Weight:
0.5
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Prerequisite(s):
Kinesiology 4015 or permission of the instructor
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Description:
A focus on the quantitative and qualitative biomechanical analyses of selected activities. Lectures will be designed to review techniques and the governing biomechanical principles, as well as the relationships between techniques, equipment design, and laboratory and field measurement. Students will be expected to critically examine the related literature both from a research and skill analysis perspective. A major quantitative biomechanical analysis will be undertaken by the class.
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Offering:
3-2; 0-0
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Kinesiology
5550
Issues in Sport Sociology
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Credit Weight:
0.5
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Description:
Sport Sociology critically examines the complex interactions between sport, culture, and society. Central to this specialization is the understanding of how power is negotiated in sport and how lines of social identity relate to power within and outside of sport. Focus is on the meaning sport has for society and socially problematic conditions generated by sport and provides a critical examination of contemporary issues pertaining to sport sociology.
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Offering:
3-0; or 3-0
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Kinesiology
5730
Issues in Gerontological Research
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Credit Weight:
0.5
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Description:
Students will gain an understanding of aging as it is related to motor development, health and physical activity. Specific areas of study include exercise adherence and physical activity patterns, social-psychological theories and their applicability to aging populations, falls, gait adaptations and physiological expectations and ranges in an aging population.
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Kinesiology 5901
(9901)
Master's Thesis
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Credit Weight:
2.5
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