Courses

30-60 hour field placements in a research project supervised by a university HKIN professor. This may include research projects inside the HKIN department or multidisciplinary projects and also can include research projects at other universities. However, they must be in the field of Human Kinetics and supervised by a HKIN professor. Students will gain real-world experience of research within a scientific investigation. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and explore career possibilities.

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.

30-60 hour field experiences which involves participation in a HKIN-related job. This placement must be approved by the Field Placement Instructor. Students will gain real-world experience. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and explore career possibilities.

100-hour field experience which involves participation in a sport management-related role. This may include on campus opportunities or sport management roles in the community. HKIN students must be registered in the sport management stream to be eligible to enroll in this course. Students will gain real-world experience in the field of sport management. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and get to explore career possibilities.

100-hour field experience which involves participation in a sport management-related role. This may include on campus opportunities or sport management roles in the community. HKIN students must be registered in the sport management stream to be eligible to enroll in this course. Students will gain real-world experience in the field of sport management. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and get to explore career possibilities.

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

In-depth study of the prevention and rehabilitation of common injuries in sport and workplaces. Focuses on understanding the anatomical and exercise considerations for prevention and rehabilitation of common injuries from an exercise, evidence-based perspective. Emphasis on the biopsychosocial approach to injury management.

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.

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.