Course numbers in bold with an asterisk (i.e. 110*) indicate courses that are part of the Kinesiology core and must be taken by ALL students. Please refer to Stream Requirements 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! Please be sure to check the dates and locations specified on each outline carefully if you are looking for the most up-to-date outline, alongside the current UBC Course Schedule.
Update: We will be updating with 2019W course outlines as they become available. Course outlines that have been updated for 2019W Term 1 will show one checkmark icon () beside the course code, while those updated for Term 2 will show two checkmark icons () beside the course code.
| 2019W Curriculum | ||
| Course# | Course Title (# of credits) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | Co-operative Work Placement (6) | Supervised, technical work experience in an established company or organization for a minimum of three months. (Please see KIN Co-op page for more information.) |
| 110* | Human Anatomy | Structure of the neural, muscular, and skeletal systems of the human body. Special emphasis on movement analysis and the physiological effects of exercise. |
| 115A | Performance Analysis of Selected Individual Sports and Activities (3) | Specific topics to be announced each year |
| 115B | Performance Analysis of Selected Individual Sports and Activities (3) | Specific topics to be announced each year |
| 120* | Health and Exercise Management (3) | 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* | Systems Physiology I (3) | 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* | Systems Physiology II (3) | 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 | Lifespan Motor Development (3) | 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. |
| 150* | Sport and Exercise Psychology (3) | Psychological theories and research related to sport and exercise behaviour. |
| 160* | Leisure and Sport in Society (3) | Introduction to the political, economic and social basis of leisure and sport; concepts, theories and problems. |
| 2018W Curriculum | ||
| Course# | Course Title (# of credits) | Description |
| 101 | Co-operative Work Placement (6) | Supervised, technical work experience in an established company or organization for a minimum of three months. (Please see KIN Co-op page for more information.) |
| 103* | Active Health (3) | Role of physical activity in the maintenance of a healthy life. Application of basic physical fitness and exercise methods, exercise techniques and fitness appraisal. |
| 115A | Performance Analysis of Selected Individual Sports and Activities (3) | Specific topics to be announced each year |
| 115B | Performance Analysis of Selected Individual Sports and Activities (3) | Specific topics to be announced each year |
| 151* | Biomechanics I (3) | 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. |
| 161* | Leisure and Sport in Society (3) | Introduction to the political, economic and social basis of leisure and sport; concepts, theories and problems. |
| 190* | Anatomy and Physiology I (3) | Structure and function of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems of the human body. Special emphasis on movement analysis and the physiological effects of exercise. |
| 191* | Anatomy and Physiology II (3) | Structure and function of the digestive, endocrine, urinary, circulatory and respiratory systems. Special emphasis on effects of exercise. |
| 2019W Curriculum | ||
| Course# | Course Title (# of credits) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 265** | Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Health (3) | 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. **Required for students who entered in 2019W curriculum. |
| 2018W Curriculum | ||
| Course# | Course Title (# of credits) | Description |
| 201 | Co-operative Work Placement (6) | Supervised, technical work experience in an established company or organization for a minimum of three months. (Please see KIN Co-op page for more information.) |
| 215A | Performance Analysis of Selected Team Sports and Activities (3) | Specific topics to be announced each year. |
| 215B | Performance Analysis of Selected Team Sports and Activities (3) | Specific topics to be announced each year. |
| 230* | Human Motor Behaviour I (3) | Processes underlying human movement and learning motor skills and factors influencing acquisition, performance, and movement control. |
| 231* | Sport and Exercise Psychology (3) | Psychological theories and research related to sport and exercise behaviour. |
| 261* | Health Policy and Society (3) | Health policy and the social context in relation to active health. |
| 275* | Exercise Physiology I (3) | Acute and chronic effects of exercise on body systems; basic concepts of cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular responses to physical activity. |
| 284* | Lifespan Motor Development (3) | Characteristics of physical growth and motor development related to physical activity; factors affecting, and measurement of, physical growth and motor development. |
| Course# | Course Title (# of credits) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | Co-operative Work Placement (6) | Supervised, technical work experience in an established company or organization for a minimum of three months. (Please see KIN Co-op page for more information.) |
| 303 | High Performance Conditioning in Physical Activity and Sport (3) | Conditioning methods, exercise techniques and appraisal methods for fitness in high performance physical activity and sport. |
| 330 | Human Motor Behaviour II (3) | Acquisition, performance, and control of skilled movements. Processes and underlying mechanisms involved in learning and performing motor skills |
| 343 | Biology of Human Athletic Performance (3) | Basics of exercise physiology and related issues pertaining to sports and athletic performance for non-Kinesiology students. Not for credit in the BKIN Program. |
| 351 | Biomechanics II: Mechanical Properties of Tissues (3) | Mechanics of muscular contraction and how the mechanical properties of the muscle, ligaments, tendons, and bone work synergistically. |
| 357 | Laboratory Investigations in Neuromechanical Kinesiology (3) | Integration and application of laboratory principles and techniques for experimental investigations of topics in neuromechanical kinesiology, including biomechanics, motor behaviour, and neurophysiology. |
| 360 | Sport, Peace, and Conflict (3) | Relationships that sport and leisure have with peace, conflict, and social inequality in Canada and internationally. |
| 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. |
| 362 | Inclusive Physical Activity for Individuals with Special Needs (3) | For persons with disabilities; a developmental, lifelong approach to programming. Includes fieldwork. |
| 365 | Foundations of Coaching (3) | Methods of athletic conditioning, planning the program, psychology of training and coaching, athletic evaluation. |
| 366 | Movement Experiences for Young Children (3) | The design and implementation of movement experiences for children in early childhood years. |
| 367 | Leisure Services for Persons with a Disability (3) | Policy issues relating to leisure opportunities for persons with disabilities |
| 369 | Instructional Analysis and Design in Sport and Physical Activity Programs (3) | Instructional design and technologies applied to sport and physical activity programs. |
| 371 | Introduction to Statistics in Kinesiology (3) | Basic concepts and principles of descriptive and inferential statistics, and distribution-free statistical techniques. |
| 373 | Research Methods in Kinesiology (3) | Critical evaluation of research studies and methods with emphasis on the physical activity context |
| 375 | Exercise Physiology II (3) | Transport of oxygen during exercise in humans. Regulation and integration of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems during exercise. |
| 381 | Leisure, Sport, and Popular Culture | Selected aspects of leisure and sport examined in relation to modern social structures and cultures. |
| 382 | Meaning and Values in Sport (3) | An analysis of the experience of sports activities. |
| 383 | The Modern Olympics: Power, Politics, and Performance (3) | Examination of the Modern Olympic Games as an event with important political, economic, environmental, and cultural ramifications. |
| 389 | Neuromuscular Integration of Human Movement (3) | 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 |
| 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. |
| Course# | Course Title (# of credits) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | Planning Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Programs (3) | 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 |
| 401 | Co-operative Work Placement (6) | Supervised, technical work experience in an established company or organization for a minimum of three months. Technical report. Restricted to students meeting the requirements of the School of Kinesiology and the Co-operative Education Program. Pass/Fail. (Please see KIN Co-op page for more information.) |
| 402 | Co-operative Work Placement (6) | Supervised, technical work experience in an established company or organization for a minimum of three months. Technical report. Restricted to students meeting the requirements of the School of Kinesiology and the Co-operative Education Program. Pass/Fail. (Please see KIN Co-op page for more information.) |
| 415 | Conceptual Approaches to Games Education (3) | Examination of developmentally appropriate conceptual and tactical approaches to team game instruction. |
| 425 | Aging, Health, and The Body | 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 |
| 454 | Field Experience (3) | Students have the opportunity to develop their leadership, instruction, and professional skills in a variety of supervised fieldwork settings. Students should select the section of the course (A, B, or C) most relevant to their program of study and career goals. 454 A | 454 B |
| 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. |
| 461 | Prevention of Sports Injuries I (3) | Training and safety strategies for the prevention of injuries to the musculoskeletal system and sense organs. |
| 462 | Skeletal Muscle Physiology: From Generation to Regeneration (3) | 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 |
| 464 | Health Promotion and Physical Activity (3) | 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 | Interculturalism, Health and Physical Activity (3) | 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. |
| 471 | Prevention of Sports Injuries II (3) | 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. |
| 473 | Neuroanatomy of Human Movement (3) | Neuroanatomy of human motion in healthy and clinical populations. |
| 475 | Pulmonary Physiology of Exercise (3) | Operation of the lungs, chest wall, and ventilatory control mechanisms during dynamic whole-body exercise. |
| 481 | Sport Marketing and Communication (3) | **This course is currently offered online.** A seminar on the application of social science theories and methods to sport marketing and communication. |
| 489 | Seminar (3) | Current topics and research in specific areas. Students should select the section of the course most relevant to their program of study and career goals. **Note: Please refer to the current UBC Course Schedule to determine if and when these courses are being offered. Topics are noted at the bottom of each course description page.** 489A 489B 489C 489D 489F 489H 489S 489X |
| 490 | Directed Studies in Kinesiology (3) | Provides opportunities to explore a topic of interest under the supervision of a KIN Faculty member. Download the KIN 490 Application Package for more information. |
| 492 | 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. Download the KIN 492 Application Package for more information. |