Seminars are specialized and smaller-sized classes, which provide an in-depth exploration of emerging topics in Kinesiology, ranging from cutting-edge research to contemporary issues. In this setting, active engagement, discussions, and collaborative projects are encouraged, fostering critical thinking and research skills.
When planning ahead for registration in future terms, keep an eye out for Advanced Seminars indicated with a suffix, e.g. KIN 482A. There is no application required to register in an Advanced Seminar course, and upper-year students can simply enrol in these courses during the registration period, just like any other course.
Neuromechanics
KIN 482 E_001 Advanced Seminar in Neuromechanics (Term 1)
Theme: Programming and Data Science for Kinesiology
Instructor: Hyosub Kim
Description: Gain hands-on experience with learning to how program. Students will learn how to think algorithmically to process, visualize, and analyze data related to all types of research questions. This course will provide a solid foundation in core computing and data science skills. Open to all BKIN students with class standing 3 and above (year 3 and up). Students interested in this section should strongly consider taking KIN 482 E_001 with Dr. Kim in term 1 first Questions about this course section should be directed to Dr. Kim at: hyosub.kim@ubc.ca
KIN 482 D_002 Advanced Seminar in Neuromechanics (Term 2)
Theme: Computational Modeling of Human Sensori-motor Control and Learning
Instructor: Hyosub Kim
Description: Computational modeling has been central to many recent advances in our fundamental understanding of human movement. Through a combination of lectures, readings, and hands-on tutorials, this course provides students with an intuitive, yet rigorous, introduction to computational modeling of sensorimotor control and learning. Open to all BKIN students with class standing 3 and above (year 3 and up). Questions about this course section should be directed to Dr. Kim at: hyosub.kim@ubc.ca
Psychology of Movement
KIN 486 A_001 – Advanced Seminar in Psychology of Movement (Term 1)
Theme: Psychology of Movement
Instructor: Mark Beauchamp
Description: Topics examines the application of psychology to understanding and supporting healthy sport, physical activity, and health behaviors. Open to all BKIN students with class standing 3 and above (year 3 and up). Questions about this course section should be directed to Dr. Beauchamp at: mark.beauchamp@ubc.ca
KIN 486 C_002 Advanced Seminar in Psychology of Movement (Term 2)
Theme: The Psychology of Team Effectiveness
Instructor: Desmond McEwan
Description: Within sport and other contexts that demand high performance, humans work together as part of teams. What makes teams effective? Why do some teams flourish but others flounder? Covering a range of interpersonal and group-level constructs, this course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to answer these types of questions. Open to all BKIN students with class standing 3 and above (year 3 and up). KIN 205 Research Methods is highly recommended. Questions about this course section should be directed to Dr. McEwan at: desmond.mcewan@ubc.ca
Sociocultural Studies
KIN 487 B_001 Advanced Seminar in Sociocultural Studies (Term 2)
Theme: Hockey in Canadian Society, unofficial title “Hockey Night in Canada”
Instructor: Moss Norman
Description: This course examines historical and contemporary issues in Canadian society through the lens of ice hockey. The course explores the deep and symbiotic relationship between the nation and the game and will use an intersectional lens to understand how gender, sexuality, race, social class, (dis)ability, and geographical location are implicated in the construction of what is commonly referred to as “our game”. This course is organized as a seminar class and will incorporate experiential learning activities. Open to all BKIN students with class standing 3 and above (year 3 and up). Questions about this course section should be directed to Dr. Norman at: moss.norman@ubc.ca
KIN 487 D_002 Advanced Seminar in Sociocultural Studies (Term 2)
Theme: Kinesiology, Health, and Climate Justice
Instructor: Liv Yoon
Description: This course explores the unique insights and creative approaches that kinesiology can offer around understanding and responding to the climate crisis. Recognizing that climate change manifests on individual bodies but with social patterns, this course explores 1) how kinesiology broadens understandings of the body and health that is essential to grasp the wide-sweeping yet uneven impacts of climate change; and 2) examples of climate, health and justice connections informed by this understanding. Open to all BKIN students with class standing 3 and above (year 3 and up). Questions about this course section should be directed to Dr. Yoon at: liv.yoon@ubc.ca
Systems Biology
KIN 483 M_001 Advanced Seminar in Systems Biology, Exercise and Health (Term 1)
Theme: Professional Practice in Kinesiology
Instructor: Jasmin Ma
Description: This course offers students an exploration of professional practice in Kinesiology, encompassing key concepts such as scope of practice, clinical communication skills, professional ethics, shared decision- making, inter-professional care, and evidence-informed practice. Through problem-based and case- based learning methodologies, students will work together to understand the inter-professional, collaborative approach to client care, fostering skills crucial for effective teamwork in real-world settings.Open to all BKIN students with class standing 3 and above (year 3 and up). Questions about this course section should be directed to Dr. Ma at: jasmin.ma@ubc.ca
Indigenous Sport & Physical Activity
KIN 484 B_001 Advanced Seminar in Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Health (Term 1)
Theme: Indigenous Approaches to Sport and Exercise Medicine
Instructor: Darren Warburton
Description: This course is aimed at gaining a better understanding of the lived and shared experiences of Indigenous peoples in sports and exercise medicine settings. This course will incorporate Indigenous ways of understanding and doing taking a strengths-based approach to health, wellness, and sport performance. Key topics include elite sport performance, healthy ageing, and chronic disease prevention and treatment. Open to all BKIN students with class standing 3 and above (year 3 and up). Questions about this course section should be directed to Dr. Warburton at: darren.warburton@ubc.ca
KIN 484 A_002 Advanced Seminar in Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Health (Term 2)
Theme: Restoring Wellness Through Indigenous Land-Based Practices
Instructor: Janice Forsyth
Description: How can Indigenous physical practices tied to the land help restore Indigenous wellness in Canada? This course will help students ‘think through’ some of the dominant theoretical and practical challenges that question presents. To do this, we will examine how settler colonialism altered Indigenous physical practices and concepts of wellness through the 19th and 20th century and consider how Indigenous people and their communities are reclaiming and reengaging with physical culture and land-based practices to restore their overall sense of wellbeing in the 21st century. Open to all BKIN students with class standing 3 and above (year 3 and up). Questions about this course section should be directed to Dr. Forsyth at: janice.forsyth@ubc.ca