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- secondary school graduation Admission is highly competitive. The admission target for fall semester 2000 is approximately 30 new students. |
A total of approximately 120 students are approved into the Kinesiology Major program per year. Admission is competitive. Most Kinesiology Majors are first admitted to SFU as intended Kinesiology Majors under the general University admission guidelines, and then later become approved Kinesiology Majors after achieving a criterion grade point average in a specified set of courses. Please refer to the Kinesiology section of the Calendar under "Internal Transfer" for details. If a student lacks any of the grade 12 science subjects listed below, substitute courses may be taken at SFU. A small number of students (20-30) may be approved
directly into the Kinesiology Major program as approved majors based on
excellent high school grades in the courses specified below: |
Rationale: The proposed changes are based on a five course admission model rather than on the four course admission model that is currently being used. The new wording better describes the admission requirements for the Kinesiology Major program. The new wording is clearer and more user friendly.
Page 30 in the 2000/2001 Calendar
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Students planning to enter the BSc (Kinesiology) degree program
must satisfy the same requirements as for the faculty of arts and
include the equivalents of the following courses among either their
college transfer courses or secondary school courses. at least 24 semester hours of transfer credit in the following courses Admission is highly competitive. |
A total of approximately 120 students are approved into the Kinesiology Major program per year. Admission is competitive. Most Kinesiology Majors are first admitted to SFU as intended Kinesiology Majors under the general University admission guidelines, and then later become approved Kinesiology Majors after achieving a criterion grade point average in a specified set of courses. Please refer to the Kinesiology section of the Calendar under "Internal Transfer" for details.
However, a small number of students may be approved directly into the
Kinesiology Major program based on excellent grades in the following
college transfer courses: A student who either has not completed all of these courses at college or achieved the criterion grade point average in these courses at college, is eligible to be admitted to SFU as an intended Kinesiology Major. |
Rationale:
These proposed procedures for college transfer students being approved as Kinesiology majors at SFU are now very similar to the procedures for students who were admitted to SFU from high school as intended Kinesiology majors.
Page 33 in the 2000/2001 Calendar
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School of Kinesiology applicants will be eligible for formal acceptance into the kinesiology major program [bachelor of science (kinesiology)] if they - fulfill the general University admission requirements- complete a senior biology course - complete a senior mathematics course - complete at least one senior chemistry or physics course A senior computer science course is recommended, if available. Admission is highly competitive. |
A total of approximately 120 students are approved into the Kinesiology Major program per year. Admission is competitive. Most Kinesiology Majors are first admitted to SFU as intended Kinesiology Majors under the general University admission guidelines, and then later become approved Kinesiology Majors after achieving a criterion grade point average in a specified set of courses. Please refer to the Kinesiology section of the Calendar under "Internal Transfer" for details. If a student lacks any of the grade 12 science subjects listed below, substitute courses may be taken at SFU. A small number of students (20-30) may be approved
directly into the Kinesiology Major program as approved majors based on
excellent high school grades in the courses specified below: |
Rationale: The proposed changes are based on a five course admission model rather than on the four course admission model that is currently being used. The new wording better describes the admission requirements for the Kinesiology Major program. The new wording is clearer and more user friendly.
Page 110 in the 2000/2001 Calendar
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Areas of concentration have been established
to offer cross-disciplinary undergraduate programs
specializing in the following complementary areas. |
Areas of concentration have been established
to offer cross-disciplinary undergraduate programs
specializing in the following complementary areas. |
Rationale: The human movement sciences concentration has been deleted leaving three areas of concentration.
Page 110 in the 2000/2001 Calendar
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Admission averages are calculated over four required courses from high school, etc. |
Admission averages are calculated over five required courses from high school, etc. |
Rationale: The proposed change is based on a five course admission model rather than on the four course admission model that is currently being used.
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KIN 201-3 Basic Biomechanics |
KIN 201-3 Biomechanics |
STAT 301-3 Statistics for the Life Sciences |
STAT 201-3 Statistics for the Life Sciences |
Rationale: The course title for KIN 201 is being changed. STAT 301-3 has been renumbered to STAT 201.
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All required courses must be completed at a grade of C- or higher. |
All required courses must be completed at a grade of C- or higher. Please read descriptions of required courses, before enrolling in the major or honors program. |
Kinesiology (lower division specified) - 15 credit hours Faculty of Science (lower division specified) - 31 credit hours Kinesiology (upper division specified) - 13 credit hours Statistics (upper division specified) - 3 credit hours Kinesiology (upper division unspecified) - 26 credit hours Electives (lower division partly specified) - 6 credit hours Electives (upper division unspecified) - 3 credit hours Free electives (upper or lower division unspecified) - 23 credit hours (Total 120 credit hours)
Kinesiology (lower division specified) - 12 credit hours Faculty of Science (lower division specified) - 34 credit hours Kinesiology (upper division specified) - 13 credit hours Kinesiology (upper division unspecified) - 29 credit hours Electives (lower division partly specified) - 6 credit hours Electives (upper division unspecified) - 3 credit hours Free electives (upper or lower division unspecified) - 23 credit hours (Total 120 credit hours) |
Rationale: We want students to understand what is going to be required of them when they enter the Kinesiology program.
Rationale: The deletion of KIN 203 from the Calendar results in a decrease in the Kinesiology lower division specified credits from 15 to 12.
Rationale: The renumbering of STAT 301 to STAT 201 results in an increase in the Faculty of Science lower division specified credits from 31 to 34.
Rationale: STAT 301 has been renumbered to STAT 201
Rationale: With the addition of four new upper division courses to the Calendar there are now more kinesiology upper division elective courses for students to choose from. Furthermore, with the renumbering of STAT 301 to STAT 201 and with change of kinesiology upper division elective requirements from 26 to 29 credits, the total number of kinesiology upper division core credits plus elective credits still adds up to 42 credits.
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The School of Kinesiology has defined four areas of concentration for those wishing to take a more specialized approach to their studies in the field of kinesiology. They are as follows: - active health- health and physiological sciences - human factors/ergonomics - human movement sciences |
The School of Kinesiology has defined three areas of concentration for those wishing to take a more specialized approach to their studies in the field of kinesiology. They are as follows: - active health- health and physiological sciences - human factors/ergonomics |
Rationale: The human movement sciences concentration has been deleted leaving three areas of concentration.
Page 111 in the 2000/2001 Calendar
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BISC 101-4 General Biology I |
BISC 101-4 General Biology |
Kinesiology |
Kinesiology |
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Add Statistics |
Rationale: "General Biology" is the correct title for BISC 101
Rationale: The course title for KIN 201 is being changed.
Rationale: When KIN 203 was originally created a dozen years ago, the majority of the Kinesiology students didn’t have appropriate computer knowledge. This course no longer meets the needs of our students and is being dropped from the Calendar. CMPT 103 no longer exists as a course.
Rationale: With CMPT 103-3 and Kin 203-3 being deleted, the total credit hours has changed.
Rationale: Stat 301-3 has been renumbered to Stat 201.
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KIN 305-3 Human Physiology I KIN 306-3 Human Physiology II KIN 326-4 Functional Anatomy KIN 407-3 Human Physiology Laboratory (13 credit hours) |
KIN 305-3 Human Physiology I KIN 306-3 Human Physiology II KIN 326-4 Functional Anatomy KIN 407-3 Human Physiology Laboratory or KIN 301-3 Biomechanics Laboratory (13 credit hours) |
Statistics STAT 301-3 Statistics for the Life Sciences (3 credit hours) (Total 16 credit hours) |
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Rationale: This allows students to specialize in either Physiology or Biomechanics as their lab component of core. Both courses are considered equally important for Kinesiology majors.
Rationale: STAT 301-3 has been renumbered to STAT 201 and is now moved to the Lower Division Requirements.
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Students must take a minimum of 26 credit hours of kinesiology upper division credit, chosen from the following.* |
Students must take a minimum of 29 credit hours of kinesiology upper division credit, chosen from the following.* |
KIN 301-3 Biomechanics Laboratory KIN 303-3 Kinanthropometry KIN 310-3 Exercise/Work Physiology KIN 311-3 Applied Human Nutrition KIN 312-3 Nutrition for Fitness and Sport KIN 320-3 Cultural Aspects of Human Movement KIN 336-3 Microscopic Anatomy (Histology) KIN 343-3 Active Health: Assessment and Promotion KIN 367-3 Psychology of Motor Skill Acquisition KIN 375-3 Physiological Basis of Growth and Development Auxology KIN 380-3 Occupational Biomechanics KIN 381-3 Psychology of Work KIN 382-3 Physical Hazards in the Workplace KIN 383-3 Human-Machine and Human-Computer Interaction KIN 402-3 Mechanical Properties of Tissues KIN 412-3 Molecular and Cellular Cardiology KIN 415-3 Neural Control of Movement KIN 416-3 Control of Limb Mechanics KIN 418-4 Electrophysiological Techniques Lab KIN 420-3 Selected Topics in Kinesiology I* KIN 421-3 Selected Topics in Kinesiology II* KIN 422-3 Selected Topics in Kinesiology III* KIN 423-3 Selected Topics in Kinesiology IV* KIN 424-3 Selected Topics in Kinesiology V* KIN 426-3 Neuromuscular Anatomy KIN 430-3 Human Energy Metabolism KIN 431-3 Environmental Carcinogenesis KIN 442-3 Biomedical Systems KIN 444-3 Cardiac Disease: Prevention and Rehabilitation KIN 445-3 Cardiac Rehabilitation Laboratory KIN 460-3 Cellular Mechanisms and Theories of Aging KIN 461-3 Physiological Aspects of Aging KIN 467-3 Human Motor Performance KIN 481-3 Activity-Generated Musculoskeletal Disorders KIN 485-4 Human Factors in the Underwater Environment KIN 486-3 Industrial Design KIN 496-3 Directed Study I KIN 498-3 Directed Study II *students may substitute MBB 321 to help satisfy this requirement (26 credit hours) |
KIN 301-3 Biomechanics Laboratory KIN 303-3 Kinanthropometry KIN 304-3 Inquiry and Measurement in Kinesiology KIN 310-3 Exercise/Work Physiology KIN 311-3 Applied Human Nutrition KIN 312-3 Nutrition for Fitness and Sport KIN 320-3 Cultural Aspects of Human Movement KIN 336-3 Microscopic Anatomy (Histology) KIN 342-3 Active Health KIN 343-3 Active Health: Assessment and Promotion KIN 367-3 Psychology of Motor Skill Acquisition KIN 375-3 Human Growth and Development KIN 380-3 Occupational Biomechanics KIN 381-3 Psychology of Work KIN 382-3 Physical Hazards in the Workplace KIN 383-3 Human-Machine and Human-Computer Interaction KIN 402-3 Mechanical Behaviour of Tissues KIN 407-3 Human Physiology Laboratory KIN 412-3 Molecular and Cellular Cardiology KIN 415-3 Neural Control of Movement KIN 416-3 Control of Limb Mechanics KIN 418-4 Electrophysiological Techniques Lab KIN 420-3 Selected Topics in Kinesiology I KIN 421-3 Selected Topics in Kinesiology II KIN 422-3 Selected Topics in Kinesiology III KIN 423-3 Selected Topics in Kinesiology IV KIN 424-3 Selected Topics in Kinesiology V KIN 426-3 Neuromuscular Anatomy KIN 430-3 Human Energy Metabolism KIN 431-3 Environmental Carcinogenesis KIN 442-3 Biomedical Systems KIN 444-3 Cardiac Disease: Prevention and Rehabilitation KIN 445-3 Cardiac Rehabilitation Laboratory KIN 446-3 Neurobiology of Disease KIN 461-3 Physiological Aspects of Aging KIN 467-3 Human Motor Control KIN 481-3 Activity-Generated Musculoskeletal Disorders KIN 484-3 Altitude & Aerospace Physiology KIN 485-4 Human Factors in the Underwater Environment KIN 486-3 Human Factors in Industrial Design KIN 496-3 Directed Study I KIN 498-3 Directed Study II *students may substitute MBB 321 to help satisfy this requirement (29 credit hours) |
Rationale: Now that STAT 301 has been changed to STAT 201 the total Upper Division Requirements in the Upper Division Core has changed to 13 credits making the Upper Division Electives number change to 29 credits.
Rationale: Except for KIN 407, these are all new courses which need to be added to the Upper Division Electives.
Rationale: KIN 375 title was changed in the past but was not changed in this list.
Rationale: KIN 402 title is being changed.
Rationale: KIN 460 was deleted from the Calendar a few years ago.
Rationale: KIN 467 title was changed in the past but was not changed in this list.
Rationale: KIN 486 title was changed in the past but was not changed in this list.
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27 upper division credit hours in kinesiology (including KIN 305, 306, 326, and 407) and STAT 301 |
27 upper division credit hours in kinesiology (including KIN 305, 306, 326, and either 301 or 407) |
Rationale:
KIN 407 and KIN 301 have enough similarities that the students are now given a choice.
STAT 301-3 has been renumbered to STAT 201 and is now moved to the Lower Division Requirements so will need to be deleted from the upper division credit hours.
Page 112 in the 2000/2001 Calendar.
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Successful completion of an approved program comprised of 30
credit hours of upper division or graduate level courses,
including the following core courses. |
Successful completion of an approved program comprised of 30
credit hours of upper division or graduate level courses,
including the following core courses. |
Rationale: STAT 301 has been changed to STAT 201 so is not an upper division requirement anymore.
Rationale: KIN 407 and KIN 301 have enough similarities that the students are now given a choice.
Rationale: KIN 304 is a new upper division course.
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Admission is governed by the University’s admissions regulations. See "Faculty of Applied Sciences" on page 101. |
Admission is governed by the University’s admissions regulations. See the Admission and Readmission section of the calendar. |
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Last paragraph in the "Requirements" section |
Permission is required from the Kinesiology undergraduate advisor to complete this certificate and the certificate in health and fitness studies. |
The upper division courses used for this certificate may not also be used towards the Certificate in Health and Fitness Studies. |
Rationale: Referring students to the "Faculty of Applied Sciences" on page 101 is not useful.
Rationale: Rather than referring students to an advisor for the constraint on taking both certificates, the constraint is stated.
Page 112 in the 2000/2001 Calendar
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Students must complete all of the following specified
courses. |
Students must complete all of the following specified
courses. *Courses available by distance education. |
Students must also complete nine credit hours (three courses) of electives, including at least three credit hours (one course) in kinesiology, chosen from the following. - any other kinesiology not listed above (prerequisites may apply)PSYC 250-3 Child Psychology PSYC 280-3 Biological Bases of Behaviour SA 216-4 Sociology of Leisure - a minimum 2.00 GPA calculated on courses counting toward the certificate - a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate at time of completion - program completion normally within five years of admission to the certificate program - elective courses (prerequisites may apply) commonly taken for credit toward the certificate include KIN 241-3 Sports Injuries - Prevention and Rehabilitation KIN 303-3 Kinanthropometry KIN 311-3 Applied Human Nutrition KIN 320-3 Cultural Aspects of Human Movement KIN 325-3 Basic Human Anatomy KIN 367-3 Psychology of Motor Skill Acquisition KIN 370-3 Biomechanics in Physical Activity KIN 375-3 Physiological Basis of Growth and Development |
Students must also complete nine credit hours (three
courses) of electives, chosen from the following list: Students must have a minimum 2.00 GPA calculated on courses counting toward the certificate, and a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate at time of completion. The certificate is normally completed within five years of admission to the certificate program. *Courses available by distance education. |
Rationale: Addition of KIN 342 or 343 to the list of required courses — students in this program need more practical fitness programming and fitness assessment experience. KIN 342 is a new course that is designed for health and fitness certificate students and kinesiology minor students.
Rationale: The courses in the proposed list of elective courses are much more relevant to this program than many of the non-kinesiology courses in the current list.
Rationale: The total number of required credits for the certificate has been increased from 24 to 27 to bring the total credit requirements more in line with the total credit requirements for other certificate programs at SFU.
Rationale: It is important to indicate to prospective students for this certificate program that many of the courses can be completed via distance education.
Pages 253-256 in the 2000/2001 Calendar
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KIN 105 |
Kinesiology majors and honors students may not receive credit for KIN 105. Students with credit for KIN 100 may not receive credit for KIN 105. Recommended: grade 11 Biology, Chemistry and Physics. |
Kinesiology majors and honors students may not receive credit for KIN 105. Recommended: grade 11 Biology, Chemistry and Physics. |
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KIN 201 |
MATH 152 or 155, PHYS 101 or 120, KIN 142. Students with credit for KIN 401 may not take KIN 201 for further credit. |
MATH 152 or 155, PHYS 101 or 120, KIN 142. |
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KIN 205 |
BICH 221 (or BISC 201), CHEM 102, and PHYS 101 (or 120). Students with credit for KIN 100 may not receive credit for KIN 205. |
MBB 221 (or BICH 221), and PHYS 101 (or 120). |
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KIN 301 |
PHYS 130 or 131, KIN 201. Students with credit for KIN 401 may not take KIN 301 for further credit. |
PHYS 130 or 131, KIN 201. |
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KIN 303 |
KIN 142 and 203 |
KIN 142 and STAT 201 |
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KIN 305 |
KIN 205 (formerly KIN 100), CHEM 150, 155, PHYS 102 (or 121), MATH 155 (or 152). |
KIN 205, CHEM 281 ( or 150 & 155), PHYS 102 (or 121), MATH 155 (or 152). |
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KIN 306 |
KIN 201, 205, CHEM 150, 155, PHYS 102 (or 121), MATH 155 (or 152). |
KIN 201, 205, CHEM 281 ( or 150 & 155), PHYS 102 (or 121), MATH 155 (or 152). |
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KIN 310 |
KIN 205. Students with credit in KIN 410 may not take KIN 310 for further credit. Recommended: KIN 201 and 207. |
KIN 205. Recommended: KIN 201 and 207. |
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KIN 311 |
KIN 105 or 205 (formerly KIN 100) and 110. Students with credit for KIN 220 may not take KIN 311 for further credit. |
KIN 105 or 205 and 110. Students with credit for KIN 220 may not take KIN 311 for further credit. |
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KIN 325 |
Kin 142 and 205 (or Kin 105 with a grade of B or higher). Available only through correspondence, this course will not be counted as an upper level optional course for a major in kinesiology. Students with credit for KIN 326 may not take KIN 325 for further credit. |
Kin 142 and 205 (or Kin 105 with a grade of C or higher). Available only through correspondence, this course will not be counted as an upper level optional course for a major in kinesiology. Students with credit for KIN 326 may not take KIN 325 for further credit. |
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KIN 326 |
KIN 142, 205 (formerly KIN 100) and at least 60 hours undergraduate course credit. Students with credit for KIN 325 may not take KIN 326 for further credit. |
KIN 142, 205 and at least 60 hours undergraduate course credit. Students with credit for KIN 325 may not take KIN 326 for further credit. |
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KIN 343 |
KIN 105 or 205 (formerly KIN 100), 142 and 143. |
KIN 142, 143, and 205; STAT 201, or an equivalent statistics course. Students with credit for KIN 342 may not take KIN 343 for further credit. |
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KIN 375 |
KIN 105 or 205 (formerly KIN 100), 142 and 143. |
KIN 105 or 205, 142 and 143. |
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KIN 381 |
PSYC 210 or both of KIN 207 and STAT 301. STAT 301 may be taken concurrently. |
PSYC 210 or both of KIN 207 and STAT 201. STAT 201 may be taken concurrently. |
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KIN 382 |
KIN 142, PHYS 130 or 131, KIN 201, 205. Students with credit for KIN 480 may not take KIN 382 for further credit. |
KIN 142, 201, 205, PHYS 130 or 131. |
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KIN 383 |
At least 60 credit hours and permission of instructor, KIN 203 or relevant computing background required. |
KIN 201 and 207. |
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KIN 402 |
KIN 301 |
KIN 201 |
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KIN 415 |
KIN 306 or BISC 305 or PSYC 381. |
KIN 306 or BISC 305 and KIN 326. |
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KIN 430 |
KIN 306, 310 or BICH 321. Students with credit in KIN 330 may not take KIN 430 for further credit. |
KIN 306, 310 or MBB 321(or BICH 321). |
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KIN 431 |
At least 90 semester hours of credit. |
MBB 221 and at least 90 semester hours of credit. |
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KIN 444 |
KIN 110, 305, 306 and 310. Recommended: KIN 343. |
KIN 305. Recommended: KIN 110, 306, 310 and 343. |
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KIN 461 |
KIN 105 or 205 (formerly KIN 100), 142 and 90 credit hours. |
KIN 105 or 205, 142 and 90 credit hours. |
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KIN 486 |
KIN 203 or relevant computing experience, KIN 303, 326, and 380. |
KIN 304, 380, and 383 |
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KIN 497 |
Only students in the honors program may register for KIN 497; 90 credit hours, STAT 301, and permission of the chair of the undergraduate program committee. |
Only students in the honors program may register for KIN 497; 90 credit hours, STAT 201, and permission of the chair of the undergraduate program committee. |
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KIN 498 |
STAT 301 and permission from the chair of the undergraduate program committee. Usually, upper level standing with at least 75 semester hours in the kinesiology program will be required. Students with credit for KIN 497 may not take KIN 498 for further credit. Honors students may not take KIN 498 for credit. |
STAT 201 and permission from the chair of the undergraduate program committee. Usually, upper level standing with at least 75 semester hours in the kinesiology program will be required. Students with credit for KIN 497 may not take KIN 498 for further credit. Honors students may not take KIN 498 for credit. |
Rationales:
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Basic Biomechanics |
Biomechanics |
Rationale: Use of the word "basic" isn’t appropriate for this course. This course is taught at a higher level than many upper division biomechanics courses at other universities where there are no math and physics prerequisites for the biomechanics courses.
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Pursues a systematic study of human anatomy with emphasis on functional applications. It is designed to provide the student with detailed three dimensional knowledge of organs and body systems plus the ability to apply this knowledge to daily activities. (lecture/laboratory) |
Pursues a systematic study of human anatomy with emphasis on functional applications. A comparative study of organs and body systems using laboratory dissections to provide an understanding of the three dimensional organization of the human body. Participation in all labs is required. (lecture/laboratory) |
Rationale: Due to a situation which arose earlier this year, it has become necessary to describe the laboratory activities in more detail.
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The application of psychological principles and methods to the study of human performance at work. A systems approach will be taken to study the interactions among the individual worker, his/her take, groups of workers, and the management structure of the organization. |
The application of psychological principles and methods to the study of human performance at work. A systems approach will be taken to study the interactions among the individual worker, his/her task, groups of workers, and the management structure of the organization. |
Rationale: The word "take" has been replaced by the word "task". Using the word "take" was a mistake.
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| Title | Mechanical Properties of Tissues |
Mechanical Behaviour of Tissues |
| Course Description | A study of the mechanical behavior of tissues of the body and relation of this behavior to their structure and function. The course is designed to fill the gap between basic anatomical (micro and macro) structure and physiological function, with a view to assessing the effects of unusual conditions (including exercise) upon behavior to tissues. (lecture/tutorial) |
An extension of KIN 201, designed to provide students with an understanding of tissue structure-function relations in health and disease, from a biomechanical perspective. Topics include the effect of disease (and aging) on tissue properties, the mechanics and prevention of tissue injury, and the design of implants and prostheses. While the focus will be primarily on analysis of the musculoskeletal system at the tissue and whole-body levels, we will also consider biomechanical models of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. (lecture/tutorial) |
Rationale for title change - "Properties" refer to specific parameters (e.g., stiffness, Young’s modulus) used to describe mechanical behavior. The word "behaviour" is more general and more appropriate to the course content.
Rationale for change to course description - The revised description reflects changes to the course contents, including increased emphasis on (a) the effects of disease and aging on the biomechanical behavior of tissues and organs, and (b) biomechanical factors relevant to the treatment of disease and injury. These changes should make the course more relevant and appealing to students interested in careers in clinical or health sciences. The revised description also clarifies the tissue/organ systems to be examined (musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory).
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KIN 420 |
Seminar topics in areas, etc. |
Selected topics in areas, etc. |
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KIN 421 |
Seminar topics in areas, etc. |
Selected topics in areas, etc. |
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KIN 422 |
Seminar topics in areas, etc. |
Selected topics in areas, etc. |
Rationale: Use of the wording, "selected topics" gives a more accurate description of the structure of the course. These courses frequently are not "seminar" courses.
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Cardiac Rehabilitation Laboratory |
Advanced Cardiac Rehabilitation |
This is a laboratory course designed to follow KIN 444. The laboratory component will provide students with experience and understanding in practical aspects of assessing cardiac performance and techniques of cardiac rehabilitation. In conjunction with KIN 444, students will be better prepared to participate in community or hospital based cardiac rehabilitation programs. Together with the practical experience gained from time spent in a relevant cardiac rehabilitation program, these two courses are intended to prepare the student to successfully complete the requirements for certification through the ACSM as an exercise specialist. |
This course will provide students with experience in practical aspects of assessing cardiac performance and techniques of cardiac rehabilitation. It will also introduce students to relevant research questions in cardiac rehabilitation and provide a basis for understanding how this field will expand and evolve. Along with Kin 444 and time spent working in a cardiac rehabilitation program, this course will help prepare students for certification through the ACSM as an exercise specialist. |
Rationale: The laboratory component of this course has been de-emphasized and has been replaced by a practicum.
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KIN 418-4 |
KIN 418-3 |
Rationale: A new faculty member has assumed responsibility for this course and the contact hours for students are now less than they were when the course was originally designed.