2020-21 Courses Offered

For course outlines not listed, please contact the School of Kinesiology Undergraduate Program Office. 

Theory-Based

First Year

  • KIN1070A – Psychology of Human Movement Science
  • KIN1080B – Introduction to Psychomotor Behaviour

Second Year

  • KIN2000A – Physical Activity and Health
  • KIN2000B – Physical Activity and Health
  • KIN2032B – Research Design in Human Movement Science
  • KIN2222A – Funtional Human Gross Anatomy
  • KIN2222B – Functional Human Gross Anatomy
  • KIN2230A – Introductory Exercise Physiology
  • KIN2236A – Introduction to Athletic Injuries
  • KIN2241A – Biomechanics
  • KIN2250A – Social Foundations of Sport & Physical Activity
  • KIN2263G – Canadian Sport History
  • KIN2276F – Psychology of Exercise
  • KIN2292G – Critical Thinking and Ethics in Kinesiology
  • KIN2298A – Introduction to Management in Kinesiology

Third Year

  • KIN3222B – Anatomy of the Human Body: A Description of Systemic Structure & Function
  • KIN3330F – Laboratory in Exercise Physiology
  • KIN3335 – Leadership in Physical Activity
  • KIN3336B – An Introduction to Practical Aspects of Athletic Injuries
  • KIN3337B – Physiology of Fitness Appraisal
  • KIN3339A – Exercise Nutrition
  • KIN3341A – Biomechanical Analysis of Physical Activity
  • KIN3347A – Physical Growth and Motor Development
  • KIN3353B – Biomechanical Analysis of Human Locomotion
  • KIN3360B – Exercise Biochemistry
  • KIN3362G – Olympic Issues for Modern Times
  • KIN3388A – The Psychology of Sport
  • KIN3398F – Managing People in Sport and Recreation Organizations
  • KIN3399G – Sport Marketing
  • KIN3402A – Introduction to Clinical Kinesiology
  • KIN3412B – Exercise for Specific Populations: Chronic Disease
  • KIN3457A – Cognitive Ergonomics
  • KIN3463F – Sport, the Body and Culture
  • KIN3476F – Exercise and Health Behaviour Change
  • KIN3490F – Professional Ethics in Kinesiology
  • KIN3510G – Sport for Development and Peace
  • KIN3515F – Sport & Health Policy
  • KIN3550B – Kinesiology at Work

Fourth Year

  • KIN4422B – Entrepreneurship and Technology in Professional Kinesiology
  • KIN4430F – Neuromuscular Physiology
  • KIN4432A – Physiology of Exercise
  • KIN4433B – Physiology of Exercise Training
  • KIN4437B – Medical Issues in Exercise & Sport
  • KIN4457B – Ergonomics and Aging
  • KIN4465G – Social Theory of Sport and Exercise
  • KIN4477B – Exercise, Nutrition & Wellness
  • KIN4489A – International Sport Management
  • KIN4520B – Clinical Biomechanics
  • KIN4560B – Advanced Topics in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Special Topics

Special topics courses are offered to take advantage of new or visiting faculty, and/or innovative course development. These courses provide an opportunity for students to gain exposure to current issues and explore future trends within kinesiology. A particular special topics course may be offered only once, or for one to three years. Students are advised to make sure they have the required prerequisites before registering.

  • KIN3370G – Special Topic: Introduction to Qualitative Health Research
  • KIN3371B – Special Topic: Exercise Neuroscience
  • KIN4471B – Special Topic: Physiological Function in Physical Activity & Aging
  • KIN4472B – Special Topic: Psychology of Body Image
  • KIN4473A – Special Topic: Legal Issues for Kinesiologists

Practicum/Internships/Independent Study/Research Project

  • KIN3890 – Internship
  • KIN3893 – Internship Work Term: 13–16 months
  • KIN4490E – Senior Research Project
  • KIN4491F – Independent Study in Kinesiology
  • KIN4492G – Independent Study in Kinesiology
  • KIN4585 – Athletic Injuries Practicum
  • KIN4590 – Clinical Kinesiology Practicum
  • KIN4995F – Practicum
  • KIN4996G – Practicum

Physical Activity and Coaching

  • KIN2991A – Coaching and Sport Leadership
  • KIN2992Y – Fitness Assessment and Strength Training
  • KIN2993Y – Lifestyle, Individual, Fitness and Exercise
  • KIN2994Y – Specific Populations, Healthy Engagement, Rehabilitation & Exercise

Courses for Non-Kinesiology Students

Non-Kinesiology students are permitted to take up to 1.0 Kinesiology courses per year. To determine if/when a Kinesiology course opens, please review the Requisites and Constraints column of the Western timetable.

NOTE: Kinesiology activity-based courses taught during the fall/winter do not open to students outside the program. Students wishing to take activity-based courses can do so during the summer term.