KIN / RSS courses

2014-2015 NEW COURSES and ELECTIVES OF INTEREST (Offered Occasionally)
KIN 4065 Matlab and 3D Math (3ch)
This course introduces students to advanced concepts in 3D mathematics and Matlab programming,
specific to the field of biomechanics. Topics include vector manipulations, joint angle computations, and
matrix mathematics. All lectures are conducted in computer labs using the Matlab software. Matlab is a
popular language used in academia and various industrial applications. Students will learn how to create
computer programs that perform mathematical operations and data analysis (i.e. curve fitting, filtering,
etc.).
Prerequisites: KIN 3061 and MATH 1503, or permission of the instructor.
Instructor: Vicky Chester
Time/Day: Winter Term, M (9:30-11:30am)
KIN 4093 Health Care Ethics (3ch)
This course will explore the area of health care. Through intensive reading, open dialogue, and critical
reflection, students will be challenged to develop knowledge and skills in analyzing the dimensions of
health and health care.
Prerequisite: KIN 3093 or consent of the instructor.
Instructor: Gabriela Tymowski
Time/Day: Winter Term, TTh (2:30-3:50pm)
KIN 4161 Occupational Biomechanics (3ch)
This course will examine topics in applied ergonomics and occupational biomechanics. Lectures will be
used to present ergonomic assessment tools and present current research directives in the area of
occupational biomechanics and prevention of workplace musculoskeletal injuries. Development of the
skills required identifying occupational ergonomic concerns, performing biomechanical analyses of
musculoskeletal demands and modifications of work tasks to reduce musculoskeletal demands will be
emphasized through practical experiences.
Prerequisites: KIN 2062 and KIN 3161, or consent of the instructor.
Instructor: Wayne Albert
Time/Day: Winter Term, TTh (11:30am-12:50pm)
KIN 4165 Occupational Physiology (3ch)
This course will investigate issues related to the physical requirements, program design, the
measurement of physical demands, and factors related to fatigue and injury in the workplace from a
physiological perspective. It will also examine issues related to safety and completion of job specific
tasks in the workplace. The standards and job requirements for an occupation will be examined using
the "Bona Fide Occupational Requirements (BFOR)".
Prerequisites: Completion of 96ch in Kinesiology, KIN 3081, or consent of the instructor.
Instructor: Usha Kuruganti
Time/Day: Winter Term, TTh ( 10:00-11:20am)
KIN 4252 Advanced Functional Anatomy (4ch)
This course is designed to build upon the concepts and theories learned in Kin 3252 – Functional Human
Anatomy, with a focus on mastery of hands-on assessment techniques and methodologies, assessment
interpretation techniques, identification of movement impairments, and the development of
appropriate movement correction exercise intervention programs based upon the interpretations of the
assessments. This course will focus on the application of advanced theories of anatomical systemic
integration.
Prerequisite: KIN 3252
Instructor: Ken Seaman
Time/Day: Winter Term, TTh, 8:30-9:50am plus lab (M 8:30-9:20am, M 9:30-10:20am or W 8:309:20am)
KIN 4994 Introduction to Neuromuscular Physiology (3ch)
This course will use seminar and lab experiences to provide an advanced level examination of
neuromuscular exercise physiology. The focus of the seminars will be to gain an in-depth understanding
of acute and chronic neuromuscular responses to different types of exercise. The lab experiences will
concentrate on examining neuromuscular function, quantifying factors related to force production and
examining cellular aspects of muscle physiology.
Instructor: Usha Kuruganti
Time/Day: Winter Term, M (12:30-3:30pm)
RSS 4032 Event Management (3ch)
Provides senior students with a facilitated experiential learning opportunity to plan, implement and
evaluate programs and events in the recreation and sport context. This course is designed to build on
the foundations from prior experiences and courses. A variety of content delivery methods will be used
in addition to an applied experience.
Prerequisites: RSS 1213, RSS 2032 and RSS 3072, or permission of the instructor
Instructor: Jon Edwards
Time/Day: Fall Term, TTh (1:00-2:20pm)
RSS 4097 Careers and People Management in Recreation and Sport Organizations (3ch)
This course is an examination of potential career paths for students looking to enter into the recreation
and sport field. In addition, this course provides practical components regarding Human Resource
Management. The course is tailored to graduate students and upper-year RSS and KIN students with a
3.3 GPA or higher.
Prerequisites: Permission from instructor. Students cannot register for this course on-line.
Instructor: Jon Edwards
Time/Day: Fall Term, TTh (2:30-3:50pm)
ACTIVITY LABS
KIN 2615 Water Polo (1ch)
Instructor: Robin Ferdinand
Time/Day: Winter Term, MWF (10:30-11:20am)
KIN 2616 Multi Sport Coach Activity (1ch)
This course will explore the coaching principles for getting started into youth level coaching. Students
will review coaching manuals and share experiences and ideas to learn six essential principles of
coaching: Planning a Practice, Nutrition, Making Ethical Decisions, Designing a Basic Sport Program,
Teaching and Learning and Basic Mental Skills. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to
challenge for NCCP Theory A & Theory B Certification.
Instructor: Robin Ferdinand
Time/Day: Fall Term (1A), TTh (11:30-12:50pm)
Time/Day: Winter Term (1B), TTh (11:30-12:50pm)
KIN 2617 Tennis (1ch)
Instructor: Dan McMorran
Time/Day: Fall Term, TTh (8:30- 9:50am)
KIN 2673 HIGH FIVE® (1ch)
HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development and Quality Assurance Evaluation
This course provides in depth training in the HIGH FIVE® Principles of healthy child development so
recreation leaders understand what they need to do to ensure each child's social, emotional and
cognitive needs are met. Students will learn activities and gain knowledge, tips and resources to
enhance the quality of recreation and sport programs as well as their relationships with children in
middle childhood. Students will learn about common mental health distresses or disorders that children
could be experiencing and engagement strategies for nurturing resiliency in children.
This course will teach students how to improve the quality of children's programs by learning how to
measure them with the HIGH FIVE® QUEST 2 scientifically validated tool. Students will get practical
training on the use of the tool and will gain access to the HIGH FIVE® database. Students will receive
their certifications in the Principles of Healthy Child Development and QUEST 2 through successful
completion of this course.
Instructor: TBA
Time/Day: Fall Term, T (6:00-8:00pm)

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