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Courses

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Course ID	Course
HKIN 260	HKIN 260 Physical Growth and Development Course Credits: 3 A study of developmental principles and theoretical approaches and issues related to the study of human growth and development and motor behaviour across the lifespan. Prerequisite(s): HKIN 191. NB: Offered every other year.
HKIN 266	HKIN 266 Indoor Team Sports Course Credits: 3 An introduction to understanding and playing the indoor team sports of basketball and volleyball. Personal development of sport-specific skills, offensive and defensive game strategies, teamwork, rules and recreational sport. Prerequisite(s): None. (0-0; 0-3) NB: Course is not available to students who have taken HKIN 161 or 162.
HKIN 276	HKIN 276 Psycho-motor Learning Course Credits: 3 An examination of concepts and the practice of learning motor skills and a theoretical basis for developing effective motor skill learning and teaching strategies. Prerequisite(s): None. (3-0)
HKIN 277	HKIN 277 Technological Applications in Human Kinetics and Recreation Course Credits: 3 A study of computers, technology, information systems, electronic research, communication, distance education, video conferencing, and specific software packages related to the sport and recreation domain. Prerequisite(s): None. (3-0)
HKIN 280	HKIN 280 Foundations of Coaching Course Credits: 3 An introduction to the field of coaching, including the role of the coach, responsibilities from planning through evaluation, and relationships with the team and other groups. An analysis of problems and issues in coaching. NCCP theory certification is available.
HKIN 292	HKIN 292 Social Determinations of Health and Physical Activity Course Credits: 3 An introductory course to the social determinants that influence the health of persons and communities, with partial emphasis on those determinants that influence physical activity engagement. (3-0; 0-0)
HKIN 298	HKIN 298 Introduction to Biomechanics Course Credits: 3 An applied study of the mechanical, anatomical and biological components of human movement including sport and active daily living activities. Prerequisite(s): HKIN 191 (3-0; 3-0)
HKIN 303	HKIN 303 Advanced Principles of Strength Training Course Credits: 3 Students experience an in-depth study of the theoretical foundations and practical applications of strength training and program development. This course focuses on the neuromuscular/biomechanical basis of strength training: adaptations to resistance training; systems of strength development; and program design variables. Prerequisite(s): HKIN 103 or 107 or 201 or 202; 191; BIOL 241; 3rd year standing. (3-1) NB: HKIN 103 or 107 can be taken simultaneously
HKIN 320	HKIN 320 Management & Facilities Course Credits: 3 This course is designed to give the student a broad understanding of recreational management and facilities management. Topics include: personnel management, fundraising, budgeting, public relations, promotion, use of volunteers, administration practices, legal requirements, facility planning, and parks management. Prerequisite(s): Instructor's permission. (0-0; 3- 0) NB: Offered every other year

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