Advanced Weight Training

Advanced Weight Training

Experiential course taught in the TWU fitness center teaches students with prior experience how to train themselves. It investigates how advanced exercises and concepts from Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Weightlifting and Performance Training can be applied to the student’s individual training program. In addition to a short group teaching session, each class students will perform their own workouts while tracking their progress with training logs and evaluating their results at the end of the course.

Martial Arts

Martial Arts

Experiential course teaches male students to become proficient in basic martial arts techniques that are easy to learn, easy to retain and easy to execute in high stress situations and to help them identify potential threats, development barrier strategies, and improve physical fitness.

Kettlebell Sport & Fitness

Kettlebell Sport & Fitness

Experiential course teaches students to train themselves with kettlebells. Students will study and apply basic exercise science, training fundamentals, lifting techniques, and individualized program design within Kettlebell Sport and fitness. Progress on the student’s program is tracked throughout the semester with training logs. Results are evaluated at the end of the semester.

Rugby Team

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan rugby athletes.

Rugby

Hiking

Hiking

A variety of local day-hikes off campus will help students to gain experience of and understanding about the activity and environments. The course includes risk management, trip planning, terrain assessment, group management, weather considerations, packing considerations, emergency and back-up logistics, navigation, and general situational awareness. Spiritual and personal discipline within an outdoor environment is emphasized. Students will gain experience of planning and executing day hikes while keeping themselves and others safe.

Badminton

Badminton

Experiential course is taught in the TWU gym. Students will acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills of badminton.

Golf

Golf

Experiential course provides students with an introduction to the game of golf, including full swing and short game instruction/practice, introduction to golf etiquette and basic rules of golf. The course takes place at a local Golf Course. Students will receive instruction from a Golf Teaching Professional and given time to put into practice what they learned from instruction.

Disc Golf

Disc Golf

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan disc golf athletes.

Basketball Team

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan basketball athletes.

Volleyball Team

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan volleyball athletes.

Soccer Team

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan soccer athletes.

Ice Hockey Team

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan ice hockey athletes.

Ice Hockey

Technological Applications in HKIN

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

Introduction to Exercise Physiology

Applied study of exercise factors: the cardiovascular system, anthropometry, nutrition, and environmental conditions. Emphasis on assessment and prescription in laboratory sessions

Introduction to Exercise Physiology

Applied study of exercise factors: the cardiovascular system, anthropometry, nutrition, and environmental conditions. Emphasis on assessment and prescription in laboratory sessions

Foundation of Human Kinetics

An introductory overview of the fields of human kinetics and sport with an emphasis on the basic knowledge necessary for leadership positions or careers in these fields. Current issues and future developments. Integration of biblical perspectives in human kinetics and sport.

Foundations of Human Kinetics

An introductory overview of the fields of human kinetics and sport with an emphasis on the basic knowledge necessary for leadership positions or careers in these fields. Current issues and future developments. Integration of biblical perspectives in human kinetics and sport.

Strength & Conditioning

An introduction to the fundamentals, techniques, and physiology of beginner and advanced strength training and conditioning. Individual differences in ability, experience and goals will be accounted for in the design, implementation, and maintenance of the student's personal program. Students will be equipped and encouraged to consider strength and conditioning training as a lifetime physical activity plan.

Strength and Conditioning

An introduction to the fundamentals, techniques, and physiology of beginner and advanced strength training and conditioning. Individual differences in ability, experience and goals will be accounted for in the design, implementation, and maintenance of the student's personal program. Students will be equipped and encouraged to consider strength and conditioning training as a lifetime physical activity plan.

Total Fitness for Women

An introduction to the fitness benefits and applications of fundamentals, techniques and physiology of strength and conditioning. Students will improve their level of general fitness throughout participation in a wide variety of activities and increase interest in maintaining personal fitness. Individual differences in ability, experience and goals will be accounted for in the design, implementation, and maintenance of the student's personal program. Students will participate in a combination of group and individual activities as well as practical application lectures.

Total Fitness for Women

An introduction to the fitness benefits and applications of fundamentals, techniques and physiology of strength and conditioning. Students will improve their level of general fitness throughout participation in a wide variety of activities and increase interest in maintaining personal fitness. Individual differences in ability, experience and goals will be accounted for in the design, implementation, and maintenance of the student's personal program. Students will participate in a combination of group and individual activities as well as practical application lectures.

Journey: A TWU Outdoor Experience

Students will participate in an eight-day canoe trip in Wells Gray Provincial Park, in mid-August, where they will live in community, be self-sustaining and challenge themselves physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Preparation for the trip will include group meetings from April to July and two days of preparation and orientation on campus prior to leaving for the trip in August. Students will engage with a series of reading and written assignments based on the eight course principles. Those principles are well-being, resilience and preparation, compassion, pacing, perspective, self-reflection, experience, and (inter) connection.

Rugby Team

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan rugby athletes.

Introduction to Sport Management

Introduces the theory, concepts, and practices in Sport Management. Theoretical components of the course explore multiple functional areas in Sport Management in the private and public sectors. Applied components focus on personal leadership development and managerial decision-making.

Track & Field

This course provides activity credits for our Spartan track and field athletes.

Track and Field

Climbing Pursuits

Students are introduced to the skills and knowledge required in recreational rock climbing for both indoor and outdoor climbing environments. Students will become knowledgeable of group facilitation, high ropes training, and safety issues while focusing on personal development, trust, communication, and teamwork skills.

Climbing Pursuits

Students are introduced to the skills and knowledge required in recreational rock climbing for both indoor and outdoor climbing environments. Students will become knowledgeable of group facilitation, high ropes training, and safety issues while focusing on personal development, trust, communication, and teamwork skills.

Disc Golf

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan disc golf athletes.

Strength Coach Field Placement I

Field placement that shadows a certified strength and conditioning coach. Provides training examples, opportunities for professional development, and networking. Students will primarily be observing the coaching techniques used with competitive athletes in strength and conditioning.

Athletic Therapy Field Placement

30-hour field experience in an athletic therapy environment with a certified supervisor who provides on the-job training and professional development. Students will learn to practice athletic therapy in a real-world context and develop a professional portfolio of specific skills and accomplishments related to their future career.

Coaching Field Placement I

Field experience shadowing or observing a sport coaching role, guided by a certified head coach. This may take place in community recreation settings or school sports 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.

Physical Growth & Development

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.

Physical Growth and Development

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.

Basketball Team

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan basketball athletes.

Volleyball Team

Volleyball Team

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan volleyball athletes.

Soccer Team

Soccer Team

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan soccer athletes.

Ice Hockey Team

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan ice hockey athletes.

Ice Hockey