KIN 240 - Introduction to Sports Injury Management

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-2)

Analysis of practical and theoretical concepts of sports injury. Includes an overview of sports injury identification, management, care and prevention of injuries, and guidelines for return to activity. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. Prerequisite: KIN 100. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 240 or PEDS 240.

KIN 435 - Applied Resistance Training

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 1.5-0-1.5)

The scientific examination of resistance training as an applied training methodology for general conditioning and sport-specific enhancement. Emphasis on resistance training techniques, lifting mechanics, program design and implementation will be the core element. Supplementary topics include plyometric training, Olympic lifts, and selected population program modifications. Prerequisite: KIN 335.

KIN 440 - Advanced Sports Injury Management

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-2)

A developmental kinesiological approach to musculoskeletal injury management. Includes an analysis of practical and theoretical concepts; overview of musculoskeletal injury assessment, rehabilitation of injuries, and safety in return to activity. Prerequisite: KIN 240.

HE ED 110 - Introduction to Personal Health and Well-Being

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

An individual-based analysis of physical fitness and personal health and wellness. Emphasis is on planning and managing one's own lifestyle for health and well-being within the context of the current healthcare system. The student-centred, applied learning approach of the course will promote relevance and use of health information to personal context. Open to all students.

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.