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Course ID
Course
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. (0-0; 3-1)
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. (0-0, 0-3)
HKIN 384
HKIN 384
Sports Journalism
Course Credits: 3
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 approval of the instructor.
NB: Strongly recommend one of MCOM 221, 251, 261 or 352. Writing samples may be required for instructor’s approval.
HKIN 396
HKIN 400
HKIN 400
Directed Study
Course Credits: 3
Student will explore an in-depth research study of a human kinetics topic in consultation with a supervising human kinetics professor.
Prerequisite(s): 4th year standing or Instructor Permission.
HKIN 420
HKIN 420
Sports and Exercise Nutrition
Course Credits: 3
The analysis and application of sport and exercise nutrition. Emphasis is placed on nutrition, coaching, diet, supplementation, and ergogenics most appropriate to health, body composition, sport and exercise performance.
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 191 and third year standing.
HKIN 440
HKIN 440
Applied Mental Skills in Sport and Fitness
Course Credits: 3
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.
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 340. (0-0; 3-0)
NB: Offered every other year.
HKIN 446
HKIN 446
Advanced Human Anatomy
Course Credits: 3
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.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 241 and third year standing. (0-0; 3-0)