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.

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 and Field

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Volleyball Team

Volleyball Team

Soccer Team

Soccer Team

Ice Hockey

Ice Hockey

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 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)

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.

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 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.

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

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.