HE ED 321 - Psychological Dimensions of Health Promotion

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An individual-based analysis of health-related behavior and behavior change. Emphasis will be placed upon social psychological approaches to understanding and changing such health-related behaviors as physical activity involvement, dietary practices, smoking, alcohol and drug abuse within a social context.

KIN 245 - Introduction to the Profession of Coaching

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Examines the principles of coaching as they relate to the development of the athlete, the role of the coach, and organization of sport in contemporary society. Designed to present basic coaching theory that is applicable to a variety of sport settings with the focus on the practice and the season. Note: Credit will only granted for one of KIN 245 or PEDS 245 or 345.

KSR 572A - Coaching Practicum

3 units (fi 12)(TWO TERM, VARIABLE)

Students will be required to coach for a complete season as head coach or assistant coach with major responsibilities in High Performance program approved by the student's Coaching Mentor. The purpose of the practicum is to provide students with practical experience of running their own High Performance program for an entire duration of 1 annual cycle that will include 1 competitive season. Note: a minimum of 250 hours of outside-classroom time is required. Prerequisite: consent of the Faculty. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 572 or KSR 572 or PEDS 572.

KSR 900A - Directed Research Project

3 units (fi 12)(VAR, UNASSIGNED)

A significant piece of scholarly writing. This course used by course-based Master's students. Note: Students can complete only one project during their degree.

RLS 100 - Life, Leisure, and the Pursuit of Happiness

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This is a foundational, introductory course to recreation and leisure studies, with an emphasis on exploring leisure's contributions to happiness from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Various theories and evidence to support leisure's roles in the pursuit of happiness are covered, along with prominent subtopics within leisure studies. Students will be expected to apply the learned content to issues they face in their own leisure life and/or future professional life.

KSR 572B - Coaching Practicum

3 units (fi 12)(TWO TERM, VARIABLE)

Students will be required to coach for a complete season as head coach or assistant coach with major responsibilities in High Performance program approved by the student's Coaching Mentor. The purpose of the practicum is to provide students with practical experience of running their own High Performance program for an entire duration of 1 annual cycle that will include 1 competitive season. Note: a minimum of 250 hours of outside-classroom time is required. Prerequisite: consent of the Faculty. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 572 or KSR 572 or PEDS 572.

KSR 900 - Directed Research Project

6 units (fi 12)(VAR, UNASSIGNED)

A significant piece of scholarly writing. This course used by course-based Master's students. Note: Students can complete only one project during their degree.

KSR 900B - Directed Research Project

3 units (fi 12)(VAR, UNASSIGNED)

A significant piece of scholarly writing. This course used by course-based Master's students. Note: Students can complete only one project during their degree.