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Course ID
Course
HKIN 260
HKIN 260
Physical Growth and Development
Course Credits: 3
A study of developmental principles and theoretical approaches and issues related to the study of human growth and development and motor behaviour across the lifespan.
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 191.
NB: Offered every other year.
HKIN 266
HKIN 266
Indoor Team Sports
Course Credits: 3
An introduction to understanding and playing the indoor team sports of basketball and volleyball. Personal development of sport-specific skills, offensive and defensive game strategies, teamwork, rules and recreational sport.
Prerequisite(s): None. (0-0; 0-3)
NB: Course is not available to students who have taken HKIN 161 or 162.
HKIN 276
HKIN 276
Psycho-motor Learning
Course Credits: 3
An examination of concepts and the practice of learning motor skills and a theoretical basis for developing effective motor skill learning and teaching strategies.
Prerequisite(s): None. (3-0)
HKIN 277
HKIN 277
Technological Applications in Human Kinetics and Recreation
Course Credits: 3
A study of computers, technology, information systems, electronic research, communication, distance education, video conferencing, and specific software packages related to the sport and recreation domain.
Prerequisite(s): None. (3-0)
HKIN 280
HKIN 280
Foundations of Coaching
Course Credits: 3
An introduction to the field of coaching, including the role of the coach, responsibilities from planning through evaluation, and relationships with the team and other groups. An analysis of problems and issues in coaching. NCCP theory certification is available.
HKIN 292
HKIN 292
Social Determinations of Health and Physical Activity
Course Credits: 3
An introductory course to the social determinants that influence the health of persons and communities, with partial emphasis on those determinants that influence physical activity engagement. (3-0; 0-0)
HKIN 298
HKIN 298
Introduction to Biomechanics
Course Credits: 3
An applied study of the mechanical, anatomical and biological components of human movement including sport and active daily living activities.
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 191 (3-0; 3-0)
HKIN 303
HKIN 303
Advanced Principles of Strength Training
Course Credits: 3
Students experience an in-depth study of the theoretical foundations and practical applications of strength training and program development. This course focuses on the neuromuscular/biomechanical basis of strength training: adaptations to resistance training; systems of strength development; and program design variables.
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 103 or 107 or 201 or 202; 191; BIOL 241; 3rd year standing. (3-1)
NB: HKIN 103 or 107 can be taken simultaneously
HKIN 320
HKIN 320
Management & Facilities
Course Credits: 3
This course is designed to give the student a broad understanding of recreational management and facilities management. Topics include: personnel management, fundraising, budgeting, public relations, promotion, use of volunteers, administration practices, legal requirements, facility planning, and parks management.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor's permission. (0-0; 3- 0)