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Year Course ID Course
2026-2027 HKIN 350

Teaching Physical Education

Teaching methodology and curriculum for physical education instruction. An introduction to lesson planning, active living, movement skills, and safety, fair play, and leadership as it applies to students in a school physical education program.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 191 or EDUC 211, and third-year standing
Cross-listed: EDUC 350
2026-2027 HKIN 351

Leadership & Management in Human Kinetics

An applied study of leadership, including planning, supervisory skills, and responsibilities related to instructional/intramural-recreational and intercollegiate human kinetics and sport programs.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing
2026-2027 HKIN 352

Strength Coach Field Placement II

Field placement that assists a certified strength and conditioning coach. Provides practical training, professional growth opportunities, and networking. Students will acquire skills in assisting a strength coach in training athletes.

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 201, 280; third-year standing
2026-2027 HKIN 355

Teaching Field Placement

30-60 hour field placements as a teaching assistant with an HKIN professor who will provide on-the-job training, and professional development. Students will gain real-world experience of leadership inside the classroom environment. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and explore career possibilities.

Course Credits: 1, 2
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing, plus 12 sem. hrs. of HKIN theory
2026-2027 HKIN 357

Coaching Field Placement II

Field experience as an assistant coach under the supervision of another certified head coach or athletic director. This may include community recreation environments or school related sport teams. Students will gain real-world experience of coaching and leadership inside the competitive sport environment. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and explore career possibilities

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 377; third-year standing
2026-2027 HKIN 372

Athletic Injuries

The theory and practice of the prevention, assessment, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Emergency care, nutrition, and taping skills.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 241 or instructor's consent; third-year standing
2026-2027 HKIN 375

Research Methods

An introduction to research and measurement in sport and human kinetics. Emphasis is placed on practical application of research techniques and designs as well as measurement techniques related to a variety of sport and human kinetics settings.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 102, MATH 108 or PSYC 207
2026-2027 HKIN 377

Performance Analysis

Provides an understanding and appreciation of performance analysis in sport. Develops practical skills using modern performance analysis techniques. Students are required to track and analyze the performance of an athlete within a team sport, individual sport, or strength and conditioning environment through the duration of the course.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 177, 280; third-year standing
2026-2027 HKIN 384

Sports Journalism

A survey of the principles, practices, and ethical considerations of sports journalism with emphasis on newsgathering, storytelling, editing, audience consideration, and Canadian Press Style. Students apply skills in the university sports context to meet real deadlines and gain from peer critique.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing and instructor's consent
NB: Strongly recommend one of MCOM 221, 251, 261 or 352. Writing samples may be required for instructor’s approval.
Cross-listed: MCOM 354
2026-2027 HKIN 391

Advanced Exercise Physiology

An applied study of the effects of exercise on body systems as related to the functional capacity of individual systems to maximal human performance. Principles and methods of conducting and developing physical exercise and training programs.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 191; BIOL 241 or instructor's consent; third-year standing
2026-2027 HKIN 396

The Olympic Games Movement

NB: Not offered every year. Usually offered in conjunction with attendance at Summer Olympic Games. See Dean for details.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 195 and second-year standing or instructor's consent
2026-2027 HKIN 400

Directed Study

Students will explore an in-depth research study of a human kinetics topic in consultation with a supervising human kinetics professor.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing or instructor's consent
2026-2027 HKIN 420

Sports & Exercise Nutrition

The analysis and application of sport and exercise nutrition. Emphasis is placed on nutrition, coaching, diet, supplementation, and ergogenics most appropriate to health, body composition, sport and exercise performance.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 191 and third-year standing
2026-2027 HKIN 428

Exercise Testing & Prescription

Provides theoretical knowledge and practical experience on assessment protocols to support exercise prescription.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 191, 470; BIOL 241; fourth-year standing
2026-2027 HKIN 440

Applied Mental Skills in Sport & Fitness

The direct application of select mental skills to sport and physical activity. A strong emphasis is placed on how to apply mental skills in a variety of settings.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 340
NB: Offered every other year.
2026-2027 HKIN 446

Advanced Human Anatomy

An in-depth study of human anatomy with a focus on the appendicular and axial skeleton and upper and lower body muscle: identification, origin, insertion and function, vascular and neural supply, surface anatomy and joint structure.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 241 and third-year standing
2026-2027 HKIN 450

Physical Therapy Field Placement

100-hour field experience which involves participation in a physical rehabilitative environment with a certified supervisor providing on-the-job training and professional development. Students will learn to practice physical therapy in a real-world context, learn about professional networking opportunities, and explore career possibilities.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 372
2026-2027 HKIN 452

Strength Coach Field Placement III

Field placement in strength and conditioning within a sports setting, guided by a certified supervisor who will provide practical training, professional growth opportunities, and networking. Students will acquire skills in program planning and will be equipped to lead strength and conditioning sessions for athletes.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 303, 480
2026-2027 HKIN 453

Adapted Physical Activity

Students will gain an understanding of the biopsychosocial considerations and environmental modifications required to facilitate quality physical activity participation for individuals with various physical and/or mental impairments.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing or instructor's consent
NB: HKIN 191 and/or BIOL 241 recommended prior to taking this course.
2026-2027 HKIN 454

Personal Training Field Placement

100-hour field experience in a personal training environment with a certified supervisor providing on-the-job training, professional development, and networking. Students will learn how to be personal trainers in a real-world context.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 303
2026-2027 HKIN 455

Teaching Field Placement

30-60 hour field placements as a teaching assistant with an HKIN professor who will provide on-the-job training, and professional development. Students will gain real-world experience of leadership inside the classroom environment. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and explore career possibilities.

Course Credits: 1, 2
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing, plus 12 sem. hrs. of HKIN theory
2026-2027 HKIN 456

Research Assistant Field Placement

30-60 hour field placements in a research project supervised by a university HKIN professor. This may include research projects inside the HKIN department or multidisciplinary projects and also can include research projects at other universities. However, they must be in the field of Human Kinetics and supervised by a HKIN professor. Students will gain real-world experience of research within a scientific investigation. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and explore career possibilities.

Course Credits: 1, 2
Prerequisite(s): 12 sem. hrs. of HKIN.
2026-2027 HKIN 457

Coaching Field Placement III

Field experience as a head coach or an assistant of an elite level competitive team (e.g., high school senior, top club, university). The experience will provide students with on-the-job training and professional development in a real-world context, make professional networking opportunities, and explore career possibilities.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 480
2026-2027 HKIN 458

Approved Field Placement

30-60 hour field experiences which involves participation in a HKIN-related job. This placement must be approved by the Field Placement Instructor. Students will gain real-world experience. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and explore career possibilities.

Course Credits: 1, 2
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing, plus 12 sem. hrs. of HKIN theory
2026-2027 HKIN 459

Sport Management Field Placement I

100-hour field experience which involves participation in a sport management-related role. This may include on campus opportunities or sport management roles in the community. HKIN students must be registered in the sport management stream to be eligible to enroll in this course. Students will gain real-world experience in the field of sport management. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and get to explore career possibilities.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 351
2026-2027 HKIN 460

Sport Management Field Placement II

100-hour field experience which involves participation in a sport management-related role. This may include on campus opportunities or sport management roles in the community. HKIN students must be registered in the sport management stream to be eligible to enroll in this course. Students will gain real-world experience in the field of sport management. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and get to explore career possibilities.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 351
2026-2027 HKIN 465

Physical Activity & Aging

Students will examine the theories of aging and the topics and issues associated with physical activity and recreation for older adults.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing or instructor's consent
2026-2027 HKIN 473

Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation

In-depth study of the prevention and rehabilitation of common injuries in sport and workplaces. Focuses on understanding the anatomical and exercise considerations for prevention and rehabilitation of common injuries from an exercise, evidence-based perspective. Emphasis on the biopsychosocial approach to injury management.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 303, 372.
2026-2027 HKIN 475

Clinical Exercise Physiology

A study of the clinical aspects of exercise physiology by examining the relationship between exercise and chronic disease. Cardiorespiratory, metabolic, neuromuscular, immunological, and musculoskeletal conditions are explored with respect to physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacotherapy along with exercise testing, prescription, safety, and programming issues.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 391.
2026-2027 HKIN 480

Principles of Advanced Coaching

This course provides advanced study and application of the factors influencing successful coaching and athletic performance in both individual and team sports. Topics of study include mental preparation, sport physiology, regeneration, skill development, analysis of skills in addition to yearly planning and player selection.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 280; fourth-year standing
NB: Not offered every year.
2026-2027 HKIN 482

Professionalism & Jurisprudence

Provides an overview of various aspects of professional practice as a kinesiologist. Investigates legal issues relating to sport, physical activity, and the healthcare industry.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 195; third-year standing
2026-2027 HKIN 492

Health Promotion

An in-depth study of the concept of health promotion including strategies and skill development for its application and implementation. Key areas include population health, chronic disease epidemiology, health behavior change theories, health education, health messaging and program planning

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 292, third-year standing (or instructor's consent). Recommended: A course in research methods and/or statistics
2026-2027 HKIN 495

Senior Seminar

A course offered on topics of current interest in sport performance and human kinetics. Under supervision of faculty, students conduct a careful review of the literature on a topic of their choice and prepare a substantial paper. Final student papers are presented in the form of an oral presentation.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing plus 12 sem. hrs. of HKIN theory
2026-2027 HKIN 497

Senior Thesis I

Provides a comprehensive research experience to senior undergraduate students interested in conducting independent research within the field of kinesiology under the guidance of an HKIN faculty member. Students will choose a thesis topic, select readings, perform a literature review and write a detailed thesis proposal.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s consent
2026-2027 HKIN 498

Senior Thesis II

Provides a comprehensive research experience to senior undergraduate students interested in conducting independent research within the field of kinesiology under the guidance of a dedicated HKIN faculty member. Students will collect, analyze, interpret, and synthesize data stemming from their HKIN 497 proposal for their senior thesis. A final written report will be presented consisting of a review of the literature, proposal (from HKIN 497), data tables and discussion.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s consent
2026-2027 HUMA 115

Great Texts in Western Culture

An introduction to the humanities by means of significant texts and stories that have shaped Western thought. Students will read, question, analyze, and evaluate these works, laying a strong foundation for future studies in the humanities with a particular emphasis on philosophy, literature, history, society, and faith.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 HUMA 130

Introduction to Law

Law plays an important role in Canada, including in structuring and regulating the interactions between governments, between governments and private individuals, and between private individuals. This course provides an introduction to the Canadian legal system. Topics to be examined include: the nature, types and sources of Canadian law, the organization of the legal profession, the Canadian court system, and specific branches of law, such as contract and torts. The course will provide a basic understanding of the Canadian legal system and the practice of law, as well as a greater appreciation of law in Canadian society. The course will also examine the significant Christian influences to the development of our law, rule of law, and system of government.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 HUMA 390

Special Topics in the Humanities

An examination of special topics or issues in the humanities which are not considered in depth in other courses.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing
2026-2027 HUMA 607

Special Topics in the Humanities

Topics may vary.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Masters in Interdisciplinary Humanities program and instructor's consent
2026-2027 IDIS 201

Indigenous People of Turtle Island

This course investigates the origins of Indigenous people of Turtle Island and Canada's relationship with Indigenous peoples. In particular, it evaluates Canada's present relationship with the Stó:lō people. The course explores and analyzes the concepts of sovereignty and socio-cultural worldview and identifies the place and centrality of the Stó:lō people in Canada. The course will survey current Stó:lō people /settler religious encounters, consider important local themes, names, and stories, identify significant issues of interpretation, and reflect on possible future paths for Stó:lō /settler peoples.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 IDIS 400

Developing a Christian Worldview

This is an interdisciplinary studies course that addresses a topic of significance and contemporary concern. Faculty from several disciplines participate, as well as others who have expertise in the topic but who are not faculty members at TWU.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing and completion of at least 70 sem. hrs. of study by end of preceding semester
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2026-2027 IDIS 410

Influencing the Changing Workplace: An Interdisciplinary Christian Perspective

This course motivates students to explore ways in which they can have an impact for God's kingdom in a rapidly changing world economic environment. It gives students the opportunity to integrate disciplines in the liberal arts and religious studies, as well as business administration and economics, so as to provide them with a biblically-based worldview and set of strategies for influencing the workplace in which they are called by God to serve.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 84 sem. hrs. of study by end of preceding semester. The course is required for Business majors. Non-business students with the minimum prerequisite are welcome.
2026-2027 IDIS 420

Arts, Media & Culture London Travel Study

A three-week interdisciplinary fine arts study trip to London, England, in which students critically engage culture and the fine arts. Visits to galleries, performances, and cultural sites accompany lectures and readings to encourage students to develop and deepen their biblically-informed view of the role of fine arts. While most course activities take place in London proper, several day trips to surrounding locations are included.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 70 sem. hrs. of study and instructor's consent
NB: Summer travel study course. This course is for students wishing to take this course for credit. It meets both the Fine Arts and IDIS 400 equivalent core requirements (provided students choose this as their double-counted core requirement) although the total credits for the course is 3 sem. hrs. No prior courses in art, theatre, or music are necessary. Another course, often Music 310, is offered on the travel study.
2026-2027 IDIS 430

Christian Values in a Global Community

This course explores the nature and scope of a Christian worldview by means of a three-week interdisciplinary study trip to Geneva and Rome. Specifically, the course explores historical and contemporary religious and international issues—such as ecumenical dialogue, human rights, world hunger and refugees—through the perspective of church and governmental agencies based in these two cities.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 70 sem. hrs. of study and instructor's consent
NB: Summer travel study course. This is an approved alternative to IDIS 400.
2026-2027 IDIS 440

Perspectives within the Global Sport Community

This course explores the nature and scope of worldview perspectives by means of an interdisciplinary study trip. Specifically, the course explores historical and contemporary sport and international issues such as elite training, sportsmanship, drugs and sport, coaching, etc. The course seeks to establish some of the historical, religious, philosophical, and art ties between the relative culture and sports and to relate these values and practices to our Western culture. By exposing students to theory and practical experience related to major global sporting events, the course attempts to assist students to understand the importance of thinking about an issue from an interdisciplinary viewpoint and integrating knowledge into a comprehensive world view.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Summer travel study course. This is an approved alternative to IDIS 400.
2026-2027 IDIS 450

Transformational Development & Leadership

The course provides opportunity for the articulation of transformational leadership (both cultural and personal). Students become wise to effective leadership communication as they examine worldview, history, and economic challenges in various global regions. This course explores underlying cultural and faith-based worldviews by means of an interdisciplinary travel study. Specifically, the course explores social and humanitarian responses to critical social issues. Through readings, lectures (including field practitioners and experts), and field experiences, students are exposed to the complex nature of human problems and societal responses. Students seek to understand critical social issues in light of cultural, environmental, economic, political, and historical frameworks. Of particular interest is the manner in which religious world-view shapes one's response to the disadvantaged, and how the transformational model informs leadership behaviour and the development process.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Upper-level standing (minimum of 70 sem. hrs.) and instructor's consent
NB: This course functions as an alternative to IDIS 400.
Cross-listed: MCOM 491
2026-2027 IDIS 493

Law, Public Policy & Cultural Change

This course will provide students with theoretical and practical frameworks in the areas of law and public policy to engage with social and global issues. Students will explore the intersection of law, politics and culture in the setting of Canada’s capital. Students will critique culture and identify positive ways Christians engage and shape culture, particularly in public policy and law. They will explore how law and public policy are developed through observing courts and Parliament in action. Students will identify a critical problem in society and suggest ways to resolve this problem through law and public policy that is consistent with core Christian beliefs.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Admission into Laurentian Leadership Centre
Cross-listed: POLS 493
2026-2027 IDIS 495

Critical Issues in Education & Culture

A consideration and analysis of selected critical concerns in education that link and interact with broad issues in culture and society. The course emphasizes how worldview thinking across various disciplines affects societal approaches to questions such as religion and ethics in the schools, the influence of technology and media on education, and plurality and choice in schooling.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 203; fourth-year standing; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
NB: Approved alternative to IDIS 400; required for all education students.
Cross-listed: EDUC 495
2026-2027 INT 510

Field Education

Engages students in a supervised field-based ministry experience that integrates academic study with practical service in a church or ministry setting. Students complete mentored ministry activities while engaging in structured reflection on ministerial practice, vocational identity, and spiritual formation. The course emphasizes experiential learning, guided mentoring, and reflective assessment to support the development of professional competence and Christian character. Field education may be taken as an elective within graduate programs and may be repeated with approval.

Course Credits: 0
Prerequisite(s): Permission of program coordinator; approved field education placement.
2026-2027 INT 601

Practicum I

Engages students in a supervised practicum designed to foster ministerial identity and vocational formation through guided field experience. The course integrates mentored ministry practice, theological reflection, reflective writing, and communal discernment within an approved ministry context. Students complete supervised ministry hours, participate in structured reflection, and develop a growing philosophy of ministry while engaging the joys and challenges of professional ministry.

Course Credits: 3