Below you can find the course outlines for the most recent offerings of our KIN courses for reference. Please note that students should refer to Stream Requirements to determine core KIN courses that are required for their degree, and to clarify differences between the 2018W and 2019W curriculum.
Note: Please refer to the current UBC Course Schedule to determine if and when these courses are being offered.
Courses updated for the current 2022 Winter session Term 1 will show Updated 22W T1.
We will be updating this page with further upcoming course outlines as they become available, usually closer to the start of the term in which the course is offered (i.e., May, July, September, or January).
We will be updating 2022W Term 2 (January 2023 – April 2023) course outlines within the first week of classes in January 2023 with Updated 22W T2.
Note: The complete list of course offerings for the 2022-23 academic year is available on the SSC Course Listings.
19W: 2019W curriculum (19W – current)
18W: 2018W curriculum (18W and prior)
| 19W | 18W | Current Course Title (# of credits) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110* | 190* | Human Anatomy (3) (2022W-T2)(2022S) Updated 22W T2 | Structure of the neural, muscular, and skeletal systems of the human body. Special emphasis on movement analysis and the physiological effects of exercise. |
| 120 | 103 | Health and Exercise Management (3) Updated 22W T2 | Role of physical activity in the maintenance of a healthy life. Application of basic physical fitness and exercise methods, exercise techniques and fitness appraisal. |
| 131* | n/a* | Systems Physiology I (3) (2022W-T2)(2022S) Updated 22W T2 | Structure and function of the skeletal system, muscular system, integumentary system, neuro-hormonal control, and endocrinology. Emphasis will be to develop an understanding of the integrative nature of the systems discussed. |
| 132* | 191* | Systems Physiology II (3) (2022W T2)Updated 22W T2(2022S) | Structure and function of the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, urinary system, digestive system, and immune system. Emphasis will be to develop an understanding of the integrative nature of the systems discussed. |
| 140 | 284 | Lifespan Motor Development (3) Updated 22W T2 | A lifespan approach to motor development that examines underlying factors affecting physical growth, physical activity behaviour, and human motor performance, while highlighting contemporary issues and trends in society. |
| 148A | 115A | Performance Analysis of Selected Individual Sports and Activities (3) | Specific topics to be announced each year |
| 148B | 115B | Performance Analysis of Selected Individual Sports and Activities (3) | Specific topics to be announced each year |
| 150 | 231 | Sport and Exercise Psychology (3) (2022W T2) Updated 22W T2 (2021S) | Psychological theories and research related to sport and exercise behaviour. |
| 160 | 161 | Leisure and Sport in Society (3) (2022W-T2)(2021S) Updated 22W T1 | Introduction to the political, economic and social basis of leisure and sport; concepts, theories and problems. |
| 205 | 373 | Research Methods in Kinesiology (3) Updated 22W T2 | Critical evaluation of research studies and methods with emphasis on the physical activity context |
| 206 | 371 | Introduction to Statistics in Kinesiology (3) Updated 22W T2 | Basic concepts and principles of descriptive and inferential statistics, and distribution-free statistical techniques. |
| 211 | 230 | Human Motor Behaviour I (3) Updated 22W T1 | Processes underlying human movement and learning motor skills and factors influencing acquisition, performance, and movement control. |
| 216 | 151 | Biomechanics I (3) Updated 22W T2 | Application of elementary principles of physics and math to a quantitative analysis of movement. Analysis will also focus on the development of forces within muscles and their effect on initiating and controlling human movement. |
| 232** | 265** | Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Health (3) Updated 22W T2 | Study of nutrition and its application to physical activity and health. Macro- and micronutrient classification and recommended daily intakes, their digestion, functions in the body and their role in supporting physical activity and health will be discussed. **Previously offered as KIN 265 in 2019W. |
| 235 | 275 | Exercise Physiology I (3) (2022W-T2)(2022S) Updated 22W T2 | Acute and chronic effects of exercise on body systems; basic concepts of cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular responses to physical activity. |
| 248A | 215A | Performance Analysis of Selected Team Sports and Activities (3) | Specific topics to be announced each year. |
| 248B | 215B | Performance Analysis of Selected Team Sports and Activities (3) | Specific topics to be announced each year. |
| 262 | 261 | Health Policy and Society (3) Updated 22W T2 | Health policy and the social context in relation to active health. |
| 300 | 343 | Human Athletic Performance (3) Updated 22W T1 | An exploration of human movement and related issues pertaining to sports and athletic performance for non-Kinesiology students. Not for credit in the B.Kin. Program. |
| 310 | 390 | Human Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy (3) | This Lecture/Laboratory-based course will provide students with detailed knowledge of the body’s musculoskeletal structures underlying human movement. Students will also be provided with detailed knowledge of the neural innervations to these musculoskeletal structures in order to comprehensively understand the organization of movement control. Emphasis will be placed on appendicular and axial functional anatomy, with practical skills in surface anatomy and physical and neurological examination. Attention will also be given to the practical application of human anatomy as it pertains to clinical, athletic, or everyday situations. |
| 311 | 330 | Human Motor Behaviour II (3) Updated 22W T1 | Acquisition, performance, and control of skilled movements. Processes and underlying mechanisms involved in learning and performing motor skills |
| 313 | 389 | Neuromuscular Integration of Human Movement (3) Updated 22W T1 | The neurophysiological and functional neuroanatomical processes involved in the sensory and motor control of movement, posture and balance in the human. Peripheral and central sensorimotor structures, and neurological diseases that effect human movement and balance control will be discussed |
| 316 | 351 | Biomechanical Properties of Tissues (3) Updated 22W T2 | Mechanics of muscular contraction and how the mechanical properties of the muscle, ligaments, tendons, and bone work synergistically. |
| 320 | 303 | Exercise Testing and Prescription (3) Updated 22W T2 | Exercise prescription, techniques, and appraisal methods for promoting health-enhancing levels of fitness for people with chronic disease and disability. |
| 321 | — | Chronic Health Issues and Physical Activity (3) | Issues related to physical activity and public health. Focus on community interventions. Creation of activity plans that promote physical, mental, and/or social well-being in persons dealing with chronic health issues. |
| 322 | 361 | Introduction to Athletic Training (3) | Recognition, prevention, and first aid treatment of common sports injuries. Laboratory sessions emphasize principles and techniques of basic protective taping and strapping. |
| 335 | 375 | Advanced Applications of Exercise Physiology (3) (2022W-T2)Updated 22W T2(2022S) | Transport of oxygen during exercise in humans. Regulation and integration of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems during exercise. |
| 341 | 362 | Inclusive Physical Activity for Individuals with Special Needs (3) Updated 22W T2 | For persons with disabilities; a developmental, lifelong approach to programming. Includes fieldwork. |
| 342 | 369 | Creating Effective, Developmentally Appropriate Physical Activity Learning Environments (3) Updated 22W T1 |
Instructional design and technologies applied to sport and physical activity programs. |
| 344 | 367 | Leisure Services for Persons with a Disability (3) Updated 22W T1 | Policy issues relating to leisure opportunities for persons with disabilities |
| 345 | 365 | Foundations of Coaching (3) Updated 22W T1 | Methods of athletic conditioning, planning the program, psychology of training and coaching, athletic evaluation. |
| 355 | 366 | Movement Experiences for Young Children (3) Updated 22W T1 | The design and implementation of movement experiences for children in early childhood years. |
| 360 | 360 | Sport, Peace, and Conflict (3) Updated 22W T2 | Relationships that sport and leisure have with peace, conflict, and social inequality in Canada and internationally. |
| 363 | 381 | Leisure, Sport, and Popular Culture (3) | Selected aspects of leisure and sport examined in relation to modern social structures and cultures. |
| 364 | 383 | The Modern Olympics: Power, Politics, and Performance (3) Updated 22W T2 | Examination of the Modern Olympic Games as an event with important political, economic, environmental, and cultural ramifications. |
| 368 | 489C | Indigenous Sport and Physical Culture in Settler Canada (3) Updated 22W T2 | Historical and contemporary issues in Canada that shape Indigenous sport and physical activity, health programs, and policies. |
| 411 | 473 | Neuroanatomy of Human Movement (3) Updated 22W T2 | Neuroanatomy of human motion in healthy and clinical populations. |
| 419 | 357 | Laboratory Investigations in Neuromechanical Kinesiology (3) Updated 22W T2 | Integration and application of laboratory principles and techniques for experimental investigations of topics in neuromechanical kinesiology, including biomechanics, motor behaviour, and neurophysiology. |
| 420 | 461 | Prevention of Sports Injuries (3) Updated 22W T2 | Training and safety strategies for the prevention of injuries to the musculoskeletal system and sense organs. |
| 424 | 471 | Medical Aspects of Sport and Exercise (3) Updated 22W T2 | Training and safety strategies for the prevention of injuries or disorders of internal organs and central nervous system. Environmental and nutritional factors in conditioning and pre-event preparation. |
| 432 | 489A | Sport Nutrition (3) Updated 22W T2 | Sport nutrition guidelines, physiological mechanisms of fuel use in the body, nutritional strategies to support weight change, hydration, and ergogenic aids the needs of special athlete populations. |
| 435 | 475 | Pulmonary Physiology of Exercise (3) Updated 22W T1 | Operation of the lungs, chest wall, and ventilatory control mechanisms during dynamic whole-body exercise. |
| 438 | 462 | Skeletal Muscle Physiology: From Generation to Regeneration (3) Updated 22W T2 | Cellular and molecular mechanisms of muscle adaptability to physical activity: muscle development, signaling cascades of hypertrophy and atrophy, and satellite cell contribution to muscle regeneration/repair; etiology of intramuscular fatigue |
| 442 | 400 | Planning Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Programs (3) Updated 22W T2 | Processes, techniques and considerations in the planning, implementation and evaluation of physical education, sport and exercise programs in both public and private agencies. [3-0] Prerequisites: third-year standing |
| 444 | 415 | Conceptual Approaches to Games Education (3) Updated 22W T2 | Examination of developmentally appropriate conceptual and tactical approaches to team game instruction. |
| 453 | – | Understanding and Changing Physical Activity Behaviour (3) Updated 22W T1 | Examining the influence of psychological factors across different settings and populations, with a particular focus on interventions aimed at enhancing mental health. Understanding psychology can be used to design effective interventions at the individual and community level. |
| 459 | 489X | Psychobiology of Physical Activity (3) Updated 22W T2 | Exploration of the role that physical activity and exercise play in modifying the neurobiological, autonomic, endocrine, and inflammatory responses to stress. |
| 460 | 425 | Aging, Health, and Society (3) | This course considers the socio-cultural research and theorizing pertaining to aging, health, and embodiment. In particular, we will focus on older adults’ experiences and perceptions of ageism, body image, chronic illness, consumer culture, dependence, disability, gender, identity, mobility, sexuality, sport, and physical activity |
| 464 | 464 | Health Promotion and Physical Activity (3) Updated 22W T2 | Current perspectives on health promotion and health education; design and implementation of health promotion strategies in a variety of arenas, particularly health promotion/education strategies aimed at encouraging physical activity. |
| 465 | 465 | Interculturalism, Health and Physical Activity (3) Updated 22W T2 | Examination of multiculturalism and interculturalism in the delivery of community-based physical activities for diverse populations; connections between physical activity and health in different cultural contexts. Community service learning and participation in culturally unfamiliar physical activities are core elements. |
| 467 | 481 | Sport Marketing and Communication (3) | A seminar on the application of social science theories and methods to sport marketing and communication. |
| 468 | — | Indigenous Health and Wellness (3) Updated 22W T2 | The complex social, cultural, historical, and economic factors that shape health and wellness within Indigenous communities will be explored through extensive blended learning and experiential learning opportunities. |
| 478 | 456 | Leadership Education for Physical Activity, Sport, and Health (3) | The School of Kinesiology recognizes field experiences as an integral phase of the entire educational process and as an ideal opportunity to gain practical experiences for careers in leadership in physical education and other physical activity settings. The purpose of Kin 456 field work is to provide the student with a practical learning experience, in ‘real world’ environments, in which opportunities for professional growth are broad and inclusive. It also provides an opportunity for UBC students to provide leadership and support, as appropriate, for practising teachers, coaches, and physical activity leaders. The fieldwork placements for the course will be selected elementary and secondary schools and community Physical Activity programs from diverse regions within the lower mainland. |
| 482A | — | Advanced Seminar in Neuromechanics (3) | Topics consider how neurological, cognitive, sensory, mechanical and muscular systems interact to control human motion and its response to the physical environment. |
| 482B | — | Advanced Seminar in Neuromechanics (3) Updated 22W T2 | Topics consider how neurological, cognitive, sensory, mechanical and muscular systems interact to control human motion and its response to the physical environment. |
| 483A | 489d | Advanced Seminar in Systems Biology, Exercise and Health (3) Updated 22W T2 | Topics examine the roles of physical activity and fitness on physiological systems and underlying cellular and metabolic mechanisms. |
| 483B | – | Advanced Seminar in Systems Biology, Exercise and Health (3) Updated 22S T1 | Topics examine the roles of physical activity and fitness on physiological systems and underlying cellular and metabolic mechanisms. |
| 484A | 489B | Advanced Seminar in Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Health (3) Updated 22S T2 | Topics explore the relationship between Indigenous physical cultures, physical activity, health and wellbeing. |
| 484B | – | Advanced Seminar in Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Health (3) | Topics explore the relationship between Indigenous physical cultures, physical activity, health and wellbeing. |
| 486A | 489M | Advanced Seminar in Psychology of Movement (3) | Topics examines the application of psychology to understanding and supporting healthy sport, physical activity, and health behaviors. |
| 487A | – | Advanced Seminar in Sociocultural Studies (3) Updated 22W T1 | Topics explore the social, cultural and global context of sport, exercise, physical activity, health, and the body. |
| 487B | – | Advanced Seminar in Sociocultural Studies (3) Updated 22W T2 | Topics explore the social, cultural and global context of sport, exercise, physical activity, health, and the body. |
| 488B/C | – | Advanced Seminar in Interdisciplinary Research in Kinesiology (6) Updated 22W T2 | Topics will be approached from multiple perspectives in a course designed to explore the interdisciplinarity of the field of kinesiology. |
| 490 | 499 | Directed Studies in Kinesiology (3) | Provides opportunities to explore a topic of interest under the supervision of a KIN Faculty member. Please see the KIN 490 & KIN 492 page for more information. |
| 492 | 499 | Undergraduate Research Experience in Kinesiology (6) | Provides opportunities to perform research, pertaining to a chosen area of kinesiology, under the supervision of a KIN Faculty member. Please see the KIN 490 & KIN 492 page for more information. |
*Students who have received credit for both KIN 190 and KIN 191 (6 credits) can use these credits towards satisfying the requirements of KIN 110, 131, and 132 under the newer streams (NPSC, SBSC, or MDSC), but will need to take 3 credits of an additional elective for a total of 9 credits (e.g., KIN 190 (3) + KIN 191 (3) + Elective (3) = 9 credits)). Students who have completed both KIN 190 and KIN 191 cannot take KIN 131 for credit towards their BKIN degree, however, it is recommended if planning to apply to further professional programs (considered as ‘extra’). Students looking to take a combination of these courses to satisfy prerequisite/admission requirements for further professional programs should inquire with the individual programs that they are planning to apply to. Transfer students who have completed one of KIN 190 or KIN 191 must contact KIN Advising to clarify remaining credit requirements.
**KIN 232 was offered as KIN 265 in the 2019W session.