Research Assistant Field Placement

Research Assistant Field Placement

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.

Coaching Field Placement

Coaching Field Placement

Approved Field Placement

Approved Field Placement

Approved Field Placement

Approved Field Placement

Approved Field Placement

Approved Field Placement

Sport Managment Field Placement I

Sport Managment Field Placement I

Sport Managment Field Placement II

Sport Managment Field Placement II

Basketball Team

Basketball Team

Volleyball Team

Volleyball Team

Soccer Team

Soccer Team

Hockey Team

Hockey Team

Physical Activity and Aging

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

Physical Activity and Aging

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Professionalism and Jurisprudence

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Special Topics in the Humanities

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

Special Topics in the Humanities

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

Special Topics in the Humanities

Topics may vary.

Special Topics in the Humanities

Topics may vary.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Arts, Media and 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.