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Program Requirements
Areas: Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, and Motor Control and Learning
Thesis Courses (24 credits)
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EDKP 691 Thesis Research 1 (6 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : A comprehensive literature review in the general area of the thesis topic. Independent work under the supervision of the thesis advisor(s).
Terms: Fall 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDKP 692 Thesis Research 2 (6 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Independent work under the supervision of the thesis advisor(s) culminating with a written proposal and oral seminar explaining the direction of the thesis research.
Terms: Fall 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDKP 693 Thesis Research 3 (6 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Ongoing research pertaining to the thesis under the direction of the thesis advisor(s).
Terms: Fall 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDKP 694 Thesis Research 4 (6 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Independent work under the supervision of the thesis advisor(s). Final submission and approval of the thesis.
Terms: Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Summer 2021
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Required Courses (6 credits)
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EDKP 605 Research Methods 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : A critical examination of philosophical issues, current paradigms, and research methodologies related to conducting research in kinesiology and physical education.
Terms: Fall 2020
Instructors: Harvey, William James (Fall)
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EDKP 617 Seminar in Kinesiology and Physical Education 1
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Seminar course given by students and invited speakers covering different areas of research related to kinesiology and physical education.
Terms: Fall 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDKP 618 Seminar in Kinesiology and Physical Education 2
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Seminar course given by students and invited speakers covering different areas of research related to kinesiology and physical education.
Terms: Fall 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDKP 619 Seminar in Kinesiology and Physical Education 3
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Seminar course given by students and invited speakers covering different areas of research related to kinesiology and physical education.
Terms: Fall 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDKP 620 Seminar in Kinesiology and Physical Education 4
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Seminar course given by students and invited speakers covering different areas of research related to kinesiology and physical education.
Terms: Fall 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDPE 676 Intermediate Statistics (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : Concepts and procedures of conducting basic descriptive and inferential statistics, including analysis of variance, correlation, and regression models. Provides experience with data-analysis tools.
Terms: Fall 2020
Instructors: Robinson, Kristy (Fall)
Complementary Courses (15 credits)
Students must take a minimum of 9 credits of coursework in a classroom setting in the area of concentration selected in consultation with the Graduate Student Adviser.
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EDKP 542 Environmental Exercise Physiology (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Environmental Exercise Physiology will examine human physiological responses to acute and chronic exercise in the following environments: thermal stress (hot and cold), hypobaric (medium and high altitude), hyperbaric (diving and chambers), and microgravity.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Prerequisite: EDKP 395.
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EDKP 548 Applied Exercise Psychology (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : This course examines common theories and interventions used to understand and promote physical activity by (a) reviewing, discussing, and critically evaluating theories of health behaviour change, and (b) learning and applying physical activity counselling strategies.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDKP 566 Advanced Biomechanics Theory (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Examination of biomechanical applications in various contexts such as clinical, ergonomic, sport, aging, comparative, robotics.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDKP 603 Individual Reading Course 1 (6 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Supervised readings supervised by a member of staff. Topics will be chosen to suit individual interests.
Terms: Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Summer 2021
Instructors: Churchward-Venne, Tyler (Fall) Churchward-Venne, Tyler; Gibbs, Jenna; Schaefer, Lee; Koch, Jordan; Andersen, Ross; Scheede, Celena; Pearsall, David J (Winter) Koch, Jordan (Summer)
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EDKP 616 Individual Reading Course 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Reading Course.
Terms: Fall 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: Koch, Jordan; Gentil, Benoit; Usselman, Charlotte; Sweet, Shane; Jensen, Dennis (Winter)
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EDKP 630 Human Walking Mechanics (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Kinematics, kinetics, and neural control of walking and running under normal and perturbed conditions. Comparison of locomotion strategies for different populations (e.g., adolescents, elderly, amputees, etc.) will be emphasized. Various measurement techniques, data processing, and evaluations of total body and limb coordination will be addressed.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Prerequisite: EDKP 206 or permission of instructor.
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EDKP 631 Qualitative Methods (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Examination of qualitative research methods and methodologies in sport, physical education and physical activity settings, including issues of epistemology, ontology, research paradigms, methods of data collection, analysis, and forms of representing qualitative research findings.
Terms: Fall 2020
Instructors: Schaefer, Lee (Fall)
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EDKP 635 Modeling Human Movement (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Computational techniques and methodologies necessary for theoretical calculation of modelling the physical dynamic behaviour of the human body and tissues.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Prerequisite: EDKP 206 or permission of instructor.
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EDKP 640 Advanced Ergonomics (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Biomechanical aspects of some common motion disorders associated with the workplace. Recent knowledge in this area will be used to gain a better understanding and develop problem-solving skills related to issues such as risk factors, activity status, injury mechanisms, movement compensation, and work adaptation strategies.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDKP 652 Cardio-Respiratory Exercise Physiology (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : A comprehensive review of the basic physiological responses of the circulatory and respiratory systems to acute and chronic exercise and a brief discussion of regulatory mechanisms.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDKP 662 Nerve/Muscle Exercise Response (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Acute and chronic adaptations of the neuromuscular system to exercise, current concepts and understanding of neuromuscular morphology, motor unit recruitment, the etiology of neuromuscular fatigue, and mechanisms of neuromuscular adaptation.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDKP 664 Motor Learning (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : The analysis of conditions and factors related to human learning and performance or behavioural potential using the information processing model of behaviour. Seminar format is used to discuss experimentation and theory that examine motor skill acquisition.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDKP 665 Motor Behaviour and Disability (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Factors that influence the motor behaviour of individuals with a disability, including anthropometric characteristics, information processing, knowledge and self-regulation, motivation, and the social-cultural context. Cognitive and dynamic systems perspectives will be emphasized as well as developmental disabilities such as autism, intellectual disability, developmental coordination disorder, and ADHD.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDKP 671 Experimental Problems (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Study in one area of: ergo-physiology or biomechanics or psychology of motor performance or motor performance for exceptional children. To provide an opportunity to conduct a research project and develop an awareness of the problems involved in the area of concentration under departmental supervision.
Terms: Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Summer 2021
Instructors: Schaefer, Lee (Fall) Koch, Jordan; Paquette, Caroline; Schaefer, Lee; Usselman, Charlotte; Pearsall, David J (Winter) Koch, Jordan (Summer)
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EDKP 672 Advanced Experimental Problems (6 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Students conduct a research project and focus on advanced and intensive experiemental problems involved in the area of concentration under departmental supervision.
Terms: Fall 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: Bloom, Gordon (Fall) Gibbs, Jenna; Koch, Jordan; Churchward-Venne, Tyler; Usselman, Charlotte; Jensen, Dennis; Cote, Julie; Schaefer, Lee; Rassier, Dilson (Winter)
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EDKP 695 Thesis Research 5 (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Independent work under the supervision of the thesis advisor(s) leading to the finalization of procedures for data collection.
Terms: Fall 2020
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDKP 696 Thesis Research 6 (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Independent work under the supervision of the thesis advisor(s) leading to the finalization of procedures for data collection.
Terms: Fall 2020
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Students may also take courses from the Faculty of Science chosen in consultation with the adviser (500, 600, or 700 level).