115 Principles of Human Movement
This course provides an introduction to human kinetics. The functional and
psychosocial aspects of human movement form the core components of this course.
Topics include physical activity, physical fitness, sedentary behaviours, healthier
eating, stress, chronic diseases, mental health, body composition and issues with
weight management, and behaviour change. Three credits and lab.
136 Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts and principles of sport
and exercise psychology, and how they apply to teaching, coaching, and fitness
instruction. Three credits and lab.
150 Introduction to Sport in the Humanities
This course serves as an introduction to the philosophical and sociocultural
dimensions of sport. Topics include the nature of sport, rule and values in sport,
and avenues for further study of sport in the humanities. Ideas to be explored
include the conceptualization of sport, the significance of sport, knowledge and
excellence in sport, the beauty of sport, right and wrong in sport, and the morality
of sport. Three credits.
151 Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I
The human body is able to operate by the intricate coordination of multiple systems.
Each has a purpose, and is regulated at cellular, tissue, and organ levels. The focus
of this course is to understand the structure, function, and organization of major
systems. Individual and combined functions will be outlined for the nervous, skeletal,
and muscular systems. Students will explore these concepts in complementary
laboratory activities. Three credits and a lab.
152 Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology II
The human body is able to operate by the intricate coordination of multiple systems.
Each has a purpose, and is regulated at cellular, tissue, and organ levels. The focus
of this course is to understand the structure, function, and organization of major
systems. Individual and combined functions will be outlined for the cardiorespiratory,
endocrine, and digestive systems, among others. Students will explore these
concepts in complementary laboratory activities. Three credits and a lab.
154 Introduction to Ethics of Sport
This course will introduce students to some of the main themes, topics and issues
in ethics of sport. The course is designed to provide an introduction and critical
analysis of classic and contemporary readings in the ethics of sport. We will explore
issues such as fair play and cheating, doping, equity and gender, the use of animals
in sport, violence, and disability. Three credits.