Indoor Team Sports

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.

Indoor Team Sports

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.

Psycho-motor Learning

An examination of concepts and the practice of learning motor skills and a theoretical basis for developing effective motor skill learning and teaching strategies.

Psycho-Motor Learning

An examination of concepts and the practice of learning motor skills and a theoretical basis for developing effective motor skill learning and teaching strategies.

Technological Applications in Human Kinetics and Recreation

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.

Foundations of Coaching

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.

Foundations of Coaching

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.

Social Determinations of Health & Physical Activity

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)

Social Determinations of Health and Physical Activity

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)

Introduction to Biomechanics

An applied study of the mechanical, anatomical and biological components of human movement including sport and active daily living activities.

Introduction to Biomechanics

An applied study of the mechanical, anatomical and biological components of human movement including sport and active daily living activities.

Advanced Principles of Strength Training

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.

Advanced Principles of Strength Training

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.

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.

Management & Facilities

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.

Management & Facilities

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.

Sociocultural & Philosophical Aspects of Sport & Leisure

An examination of the sociological, cultural, and philosophical dynamics of sport and the way that sport has become a significant socializing agent of society and culture. Sport issues and controversies are explored in depth to assist the human kinetics practitioner in applying critical thinking and critical decision-making in the realm of sport and physical activity.

Sociocultural and Philosophical Aspects of Sport and Leisure

An examination of the sociological, cultural, and philosophical dynamics of sport and the way that sport has become a significant socializing agent of society and culture. Sport issues and controversies are explored in depth to assist the human kinetics practitioner in applying critical thinking and critical decision-making in the realm of sport and physical activity.

Track & Field

Track & Field

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

Outdoor Pursuits

Introduces students to a variety of local and wilderness-based activities and skills. Students will develop both technical and interpersonal skills while participating in activities such canoeing, kayaking, hiking, skiing, and navigation/orienteering.

Outdoor Pursuits

Introduces students to a variety of local and wilderness-based activities and skills. Students will develop both technical and interpersonal skills while participating in activities such canoeing, kayaking, hiking, skiing, and navigation/orienteering.

Psychology of Sport & Exercise

The need for and purpose of psychology in sport and physical activity. An examination of the research focusing on psychological and social psychological factors influencing athletic and motor performance.

Psychology of Sport and Exercise

The need for and purpose of psychology in sport and physical activity. An examination of the research focusing on psychological and social psychological factors influencing athletic and motor performance.

Dance Explorations

Students are introduced to the theoretical and practical application of dance through technique, improvisation, and choreographic principles in order to develop a movement vocabulary. Emphasis will be given to teaching techniques and the choreographic process through the principles of design, space, dynamics and relationship of form to content. Students will be given a practical introduction to dance appropriate in physical education programs. Opportunity will be given to explore and develop movement as an expressive and artistic language through individual and group work. The class will draw on human experience, faith experience, music, story, parable and scripture as a jumping off point for improvisation. A philosophical and biblical foundation for the integration of movement in education will be examined. The concepts of context and intention will be explored through viewing, participating in, and analyzing various forms of dance.

Dance Explorations

Students are introduced to the theoretical and practical application of dance through technique, improvisation, and choreographic principles in order to develop a movement vocabulary. Emphasis will be given to teaching techniques and the choreographic process through the principles of design, space, dynamics and relationship of form to content. Students will be given a practical introduction to dance appropriate in physical education programs. Opportunity will be given to explore and develop movement as an expressive and artistic language through individual and group work. The class will draw on human experience, faith experience, music, story, parable and scripture as a jumping off point for improvisation. A philosophical and biblical foundation for the integration of movement in education will be examined. The concepts of context and intention will be explored through viewing, participating in, and analyzing various forms of dance.

Disc Golf

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

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.

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.

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.

Leadership and 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.

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.

Teaching Field Placement

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.

Teaching Field Placement

Teaching Field Placement

Teaching Field Placement

Teaching Field Placement

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

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

Athletic Injuries

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

Athletic Injuries

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

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.