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 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.

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.

100-hour field experience in a personal training environment with a certified supervisor providing on-the-job training, professional development, and networking. Students will learn how to be personal trainers in a real-world context.

Students will gain an understanding of the biopsychosocial considerations and environmental modifications required to facilitate quality physical activity participation for individuals with various physical and/or mental impairments.

Field placement in strength and conditioning within a sports setting, guided by a certified supervisor who will provide practical training, professional growth opportunities, and networking. Students will acquire skills in program planning and will be equipped to lead strength and conditioning sessions for athletes.

100-hour field experience which involves participation in a physical rehabilitative environment with a certified supervisor providing on-the-job training and professional development. Students will learn to practice physical therapy in a real-world context, learn about professional networking opportunities, and explore career possibilities.

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

An in-depth study of human anatomy with a focus on the appendicular and axial skeleton and upper and lower body muscle: identification, origin, insertion and function, vascular and neural supply, surface anatomy and joint structure.

The direct application of select mental skills to sport and physical activity. A strong emphasis is placed on how to apply mental skills in a variety of settings.