Description
is an introduction to the concepts of fitness and wellness, and the relationships among physical activity, fitness, wellness, quality of life, and longevity.
UL: not applicable towards any of the degrees offered by the School
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Description
is an introduction to resistance training exercises, programs, and principles.
CR: HKR 2340, the former HKR 4320
UL: not applicable towards the human kinetics and recreation (co-operative), kinesiology or physical education degrees offered by the School
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Description
is designed to provide students with general overview of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Students will explore skeletal, muscular, neural and cardiorespiratory systems in addition to a very brief introduction to cell structure and ‘cellular’ muscle function.
CR: HKR 2310, HKR 2320
UL: not applicable towards the human kinetics and recreation (co-operative), kinesiology or physical education degrees offered by the School
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Description
explores the relationship between physical activity, obesity, and morbidity. Emphasis will be placed on the incidence and prevalence of obesity, environmental and genetic factors affecting obesity, and mechanisms of weight and body composition modification.
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Description
is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to facilitate leisure education interventions designed to bring about desired changes in the leisure behaviour of individuals. The course will address the following three broad areas: a) concepts and models of leisure education; b) content related to specific skills required for leisure involvement (leisure awareness, social skills development, friendship development, stress management, assertiveness, decision making, etc.) and c) instructional and interactional techniques used in leisure education.
PR: HKR 2505, HKR 2585
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Description
This course will introduce students to a number of qualitative research methodologies used in the
education field. Some knowledge of the objectives of scientific inquiry is expected although no
prior exposure to qualitative methods is assumed. The course is designed to assist students in
acquiring fundamental knowledge and skills in qualitative research. Further, the course is aimed
to train graduate students in qualitative research methodology, from conceptualization, through
design and data collection processes for use in their graduate studies and as an applied research
methodology for problem investigation, problem solving and evaluation in educational
administration and other related fields.
Note: Please be advised the course information above is subject to change. Please consult the University Calendar for the official course description.
Note: Please be advised the course information above is subject to change. Please consult the University Calendar for the official course description.
Note: Please be advised the course information above is subject to change. Please consult the University Calendar for the official course description.