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Course ID
Course
HKIN 355
HKIN 355
Teaching Field Placement
Course Credits: 1, 2
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.
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing, plus 12 sem. hrs. of HKIN theory
HKIN 357
HKIN 357
Coaching Field Placement II
Course Credits: 2
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
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 377; third-year standing
HKIN 372
HKIN 372
Athletic Injuries
Course Credits: 3
The theory and practice of the prevention, assessment, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Emergency care, nutrition, and taping skills.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 241 or instructor's consent; third-year standing
HKIN 375
HKIN 375
Research Methods
Course Credits: 3
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.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 102, MATH 108 or PSYC 207
HKIN 377
HKIN 377
Performance Analysis
Course Credits: 3
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.
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.
Cross-listed: MCOM 354
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.
HKIN 391
HKIN 391
Advanced Exercise Physiology
Course Credits: 3
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.
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 191; BIOL 241 or instructor's consent; third-year standing
HKIN 396
HKIN 396
The Olympic Games Movement
Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. Usually offered in conjunction with attendance at Summer Olympic Games. See Dean for details.
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 195 and second-year standing or instructor's consent
HKIN 400
HKIN 400
Directed Study
Course Credits: 3
Students will explore an in-depth research study of a human kinetics topic in consultation with a supervising human kinetics professor.
Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing or instructor's consent