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KINESIOLOGY

PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Honours Kinesiology) with Movement Science Major
Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Honours Kinesiology) with Sport Management Major

DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM
Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Honours Kinesiology) with Sport Management Major for Graduates of Lambton College's Sport and Recreation Administration program
Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Honours Kinesiology) with Sport Management Major for Graduates in the School of Business, IT and Management at Durham College

Additional Information: Kinesiology Program Information, "Core" Courses, and Co-operative Education
GENERAL UNDERGRADUATE REGULATIONS


Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Honours Kinesiology) with Movement Science Major

Students selecting this major will be interested in entering the general field of science as it relates to human activity as teachers, exercise consultants, sport therapists, athletic trainers, ergonomic specialists in the biomechanics of movement, and human performance specialists in motor development and memory. This program is recognized by the Ontario Kinesiology Association. Those interested in graduate studies in Movement Science should select this major. Graduates are also qualified to enter a Faculty of Education.

Degree Requirements

Total courses: forty.

(a) Human Kinetics Core: 95-200, 95-205, 95-265, 95-225, 95-211, 95-280, 95-250, 95-269, 95-270; plus five of 95-210, 95-230, 95-240, 95-260, 95-285, 95-224, 95-222 (or 95-350).
(b) Movement Science Courses: ten of 95-301, 95-302, 95-303, 95-304, 95-306, 95-310, 95-360, 95-362, 95-400, 95-408, 95-410, 95-433, 95-453, 95-458, 95-460, 95-461, 95-462, 95-463, 95-464, 95-465, 95-471, 95-475, 95-480, 95-485, 95-490, or 95-498; plus two of 95-491, 95-492, and 95-493.
(c) six courses from Engineering, Nursing, Psychology and/or Science.
(d) six courses from any area of study, excluding Kinesiology.
(e) two courses from any area of study, including Kinesiology.

Program Sequencing

Year 1

Fall Semester
95-265 Functional Anatomy
95-225 Ethics in Sport
95-211 Principles of Mental Skills Training
95-280 Fundamental Mechanics of Human Motion
1 additional course

Winter Semester
95-200 Health and Wellness
95-205 Introduction to Exercise Physiology
95-250 Principles of Sport Management
95-269 Measurement and Evaluation
1 additional course

Year 2

95-270 Research Design

Choose 5 of the following:

95-210 Human Performance
95-230 Sociology of Sport and Physical Activities
95-240 Historical Perspectives on Physical Activity and Sport in Western Civilization
95-260 Physiology of Fitness
95-285 Human Growth and Development
95-350 Organizational Behaviour
95-222 Introduction to Leisure
95-224 Introduction to Occupational Biomechanics/Ergonomics
4 additional courses

Years 3 and 4

Note: Students must successfully complete Introduction to Ergonomics, Physiology of Fitness, and Human Performance in second year to complete this major

Take 10 of the following:

95-301 Use and Abuse of Drugs
95-302 Exercise and Fitness Psychology
95-303. Imagery Effects on Performance
95-304 Sport Nutrition
95-306 Obesity and Eating Disorders
95-310 Motor Control
95-360 Physiology of Exercise
95-362 Human Factors and Work Performance
95-400 Human Movement and Aging
95-408 Dynamics of Skill Acquisition
95-410 Physical Activity for Special Populations
95-433. Selected Topics in Sport Leadership
95-453 Perceptual Motor Development
95-458 The Endocrine System in Sport, Exercise and Health
95-460 Cardiovascular Physiology
95-461. Chronic Disease and Exercise Rehabilitation
95-462. Exercise in Extreme Environments
95-463 Applied Neurophysiology
95-464.The Pathophysiology of Pain
95-465 Ergonomics and Injury Prevention
95-471 Physiological Basis of Sports Therapy
95-475 Individual Studies
95-480 Advanced Biomechanics
95-485 Group Dynamics in Sport
95-490 Special Topics
95-498 Internship


Take 2 of the following:

95-491 Lab course in Biomechanics and Ergonomics
95-492 Lab course in Human and Exercise Physiology
95-493 Lab course in Motor Learning and Psychology of Physical Activity

Plus 8 additional courses
At least 6 must be from Science, Psychology, Engineering and/or Nursing.
Up to 2 may be other Kinesiology courses
[of the 8 additional courses, at least 6 must be at the 200 level or above]


Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Honours Kinesiology) with Sport Management Major

Students completing this major will be interested in examining leisure from a social science perspective and/or preparing for employment opportunities related to the administration of leisure, sport and physical activity programs. Graduates typically assume positions with government agencies, municipal recreation units, public and private recreation units, public and private recreation centers, and amateur or professional sports organizations. Graduates also are prepared to enter graduate school or a faculty of education.

Degree Requirements

Total courses: forty.

(a) Human Kinetics Core: 95-200, 95-205, 95-211, 95-225, 95-250, 95-265, 95-269, 95-270, 95-280; plus five of 95-210, 95-230, 95-240, 95-260, 95-285, 95-222, 95-224 (or 95-350).
(b) Sport Management Courses: twelve of 95-340, 95-345, 95-351, 95-352, 95-355, 95-402, 95-405, 95-433, 95-450, 95-451, 95-452, 95-455, 95-456, 95-473, 95-475, 95-XXX Business Ethics (new course to be developed), 95-490, and 95-498.
(c) six courses from Arts and Social Sciences and/or Business.
(d) six courses from any area of study, excluding Kinesiology.
(e) two courses from any area of study, including Kinesiology.

Program Sequencing

Year 1
Fall Semester
95-265 Functional Anatomy
95-225 Ethics in Sport
95-211 Principles of Mental Skills Training
95-280 Fundamental Mechanics of Human Motion
1 additional course

Winter Semester
95-250 Principles of Sport Management
95-269 Measurement and Evaluation
95-200 Health and Wellness
95-205 Introduction to Exercise Physiology
1 additional course

Year 2
95-270 Research Design

Choose 5 of the following:

95-210 Human Performance
95-230 Sociology of Sport and Physical Activities
95-240 Historical Perspectives on Physical Activity and Sport in Western Civilization
95-260 Physiology of Fitness
95-285 Human Growth and Development
95-350 Organizational Behaviour
95-222 Introduction to Leisure
95-224 Introduction to Occupational Biomechanics/Ergonomics

Plus, 4 additional courses

Years 3 and 4

Note: Students must successfully complete Historical Perspectives on Physical Activity and Sport in Western Civilization, Sociology of Sport and Physical Activities, and Organizational Behaviour in second year to complete this major.

Take 12 of the following:

95-340 History of the Modern Olympic Movement
95-345 Sport Marketing
95-351 Strategic Planning of Sports Events
95-352 Sport Finance
95-355 Socio-economic Aspects of Sport and Leisure
95-402. Sport Tourism
95-405 Gender Issues in Sport
95-433. Selected Topics in Sport Leadership
95-450 Human Resources in Sport Management
95-451 Sport and the Law
95-452 Sport and Government
95-455. Global Issues in Sport Management
95-456. Sport Communication
95-473 Social Construction of Leisure
95-475 Individual Studies
95-490 Special Topics
95-498 Internship
95-XXX Business Ethics (new course to be developed)


Plus, 8 additional courses
At least 6 must come from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science and/or the Faculty of Business
Up to 2 of the additional courses may be from other Kinesiology courses.
[of the 8 additional courses, at least 6 must be at the 200 level or above]


Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Honours Kinesiology) with Sport Management Major for Graduates of Lambton College's Sport and Recreation Administration program

A student may enter the Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Sport Management) program after completing the three-year Diploma in Sports and Recreation Administration with a cumulative average equivalent to a 70% or better.

Degree Requirements

Total Courses: 20

These students will have to complete the following courses in order to fulfill the requirements of the BHK program with a major in Sport Management:

95-211. Principles of Mental Skills Training
95-265. Functional Anatomy
95-280. Fundamental Mechanics of Human Motion
95-200. Health and Wellness
95-205. Introduction to Exercise Physiology
95-269. Measurement and Evaluation
95-270. Research Design
95-240. Historical Perspectives on Physical Activity and Sport in Western Civilization
95-350. Organizational Behaviour

Two courses from: 95-210, 95- 260, 95- 285, 95-222, 95-224

9 Sport Management courses

NB: Transfer credit obtained through this articulation agreement is subject to re-evaluation in cases where the student decides to transfer into another program at the University.

Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Honours Kinesiology) with Sport Management Major for Graduates of Durham College's Sport Management Program

A student may enter the Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Sport Management) program after completing the three-year Diploma in Sport Management with a cumulative average equivalent to a 70% or better. Students must have passed each of their respective College courses with a grade equivalent to a B or better.

Degree Requirements

Total Courses: 20

These students will have to complete the following courses in order to fulfill the requirements of the BHK program with a major in Sport Management:

Year 1 and 2 courses
95-211. Principles of Mental Skills Training
95-225. Ethics in Sport
95-265. Functional Anatomy
95-280. Fundamental Mechanics of Human Motion
95-200. Health and Wellness
95-205. Introduction to Exercise Physiology
95-230. Sociology of Sport
95-269. Measurement and Evaluation
95-270. Research Design

Year 3 and 4 courses
6 Sport Management courses
5 Non-Kinesiology courses from Arts, Humanities, Social Science, or Business


KINESIOLOGY: COURSES