Kate Davies

ATS Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation - Academic Programs

Contact

ATS Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation - Academic Programs
Email
kdavies@ualberta.ca
Address
4-416B Van Vliet Complex - West
8831 116 St NW
Edmonton AB
T6G 2H9

Courses

KIN 102 - Foundations of Human Movement

A participatory and experiential introduction to the study of human movement. Locomotor and voluntary movement are explored through multiple contexts, including activities of daily living, recreation, sport, and exercise. The course examines basic movement principles and processes through a participatory, active, and engaged experience to inform understanding of performance, instruction of motor tasks, and development of basic control, positioning, and execution of successful movement.


KIN 106 - Movement Foundations of Game Play

An experiential introduction and exploration of the common fundamental skills and patterns of human movement for successful and continual participation in physical game play. Through an interdisciplinary and multi contextual lens, the course examines basic functional and performance related movement skills and patterns and the instruction of them as the foundation of successful, lifelong movement pursuit in a variety of game contexts (e.g., in team-based play settings).


KIN 293 - Introduction to the Movement Activities of Children

A study of developmentally appropriate movement activities for children. Students will participate and work with children in a variety of physical activities in recreational, educational and sport environments. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 293 or PEDS 293.


KRLS 371 - Assessment and Evaluation in Physical Activity for Children and Youth

Provides an overview of basic assessment and evaluation principles and their application in the provision of physical activity for children and youth. Designed for individuals who are particularly interested in assessment of movement; this course will encourage critical thought about assessment and evaluation of the movement of children and youth. For the purpose of instruction and evaluation in instructional/coaching/leadership settings. Prerequisites: KIN 207 or 307 and KRLS 207, and successful completion of 30 course credits. Credit will be granted for only one of KRLS 371 or PERLS 371.


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