Wilfrid Laurier University Undergraduate Academic Calendar - 2012/2013
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Faculty of Science  Kinesiology & Physical Education 

Kinesiology & Physical Education

The Honours BSc and BA Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) programs have a limited and controlled enrolment. Students wishing these programs must indicate this preference on the initial application to the university. Inquiries from students currently enrolled at Laurier, regarding transfer into these programs, should be made through the Admissions Office.

Honours BSc, Honours BA Programs:

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Notes: KP Courses

KP101° through KP147° are quarter-credit (0.25) courses of a half-term duration. Each course consists of a total of four hours per week in the form of lectures, labs, and practical experience. As an introductory course in a specific sports activity, each will provide the fundamental skills, techniques and principles, and, where applicable, the rules and regulations of that activity.

 
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Course Offerings
Course #TitleCredits
KP101 Soccer 0.25
KP103 Tennis 0.25
KP104 Rugby 0.25
KP106 Basketball 0.25
KP107 Aquatics 0.25
KP108 Yoga 0.25
KP109 Ice Hockey 0.25
KP111 Gymnastics 0.25
KP112 Physical Fitness 0.25
KP113 Volleyball 0.25
KP114 Badminton 0.25
KP116 Co-operative Games 0.25
KP117 Track and Field 0.25
KP118 Strength Training 0.25
KP119 Wall Climbing 0.25
KP121 Socio-Cultural Aspects of Physical Activity 0.5
KP122 Biodynamic Aspects of Physical Activity 0.5
KP142 Group Exercise 0.25
KP147 Advanced Aquatics 0.25
KP200 Sociocultural Issues in Kinesiology 0.5
KP201 Bioscience Issues in Kinesiology 0.5
KP210 Sport Psychology [1] 0.5
KP211 Sociology of Physical Activity 0.5
KP216 Sport in Greece and Rome 0.5
KP220 Human Biology - Physiology [2] 0.5
KP223 Functional Human Anatomy [3] 0.5
KP231 Health I [4] 0.5
KP232 Health II [5] 0.5
KP241 Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Physical Activity 0.5
KP242 Organization and Administration in Physical Activity and Sport 0.5
KP261 Research Methods I [6] 0.5
KP262 Research Methods II 0.5
KP300 Principles of Coaching Theory 0.5
KP301 Theory of Coaching Soccer 0.25
KP302 Theory of Coaching Rugby 0.25
KP303 Theory of Coaching Racquet Sports 0.25
KP304 Theory of Officiating 0.25
KP305 Theory of the Martial Arts 0.25
KP306 Theory of Coaching Basketball 0.25
KP307 Theory of Coaching Aquatics 0.25
KP308 Theory of Yoga 0.25
KP309 Theory of Coaching Ice Hockey 0.25
KP311 Theory of Coaching Gymnastics 0.25
KP313 Theory of Coaching Volleyball 0.25
KP316 Theory of Coaching Football 0.25
KP317 Theory of Coaching Track and Field 0.25
KP318 Theory of Coaching Field Hockey 0.25
KP319 Theory of Coaching Lacrosse 0.25
KP321 Sports Medicine 0.5
KP322 Physiology of Physical Activity 0.5
KP323 Human Growth and Motor Development 0.5
KP324 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription 0.5
KP332 Human Nutrition in Exercise and Health [7] 0.5
KP340 Special Topics 0.5
KP341 History of Physical Activity and Sport in Canada 0.5
KP342 Directed Studies 0.5
KP343 Special Topics 0.25
KP351 Biomechanics 0.5
KP361 Motor Learning and Control 0.5
KP371 Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity 0.5
KP410 Advanced Psychology of Physical Activity 0.5
KP411 Advanced Sociology of Physical Activity 0.5
KP412 Behaviour Modification and Physical Activity [8] 0.5
KP413 The Psychology of Injury Rehabilitation in Sport and Physical Activity [9] 0.5
KP414 Exercise Psychology [10] 0.5
KP420 Children in Physical Activity 0.5
KP421 Seminar in Athletic Injuries 0.5
KP422 Physiology of Exercise: Muscle, Metabolism and Cellular Physiology 0.5
KP423 Human Cardio-Respiratory Response to Exercise 0.5
KP424 Advanced Fitness Assessment, Training and Exercise Prescription 0.5
KP425 Neuromuscular Function in Exercise 0.5
KP431 Aging, Physical Activity and Health [11] 0.5
KP434 Epidemiology of Physical Activity and Health [12] 0.5
KP441 The Modern Olympic Games 0.5
KP442 Marketing in Sport and Physical Activity 0.5
KP443 Ethics in Sport, Exercise and Health 0.5
KP451 Advanced Biomechanics 0.5
KP452 Occupational Biomechanics and Ergonomics [13] 0.5
KP461 Developmental Motor Learning for Physical Education 0.5
KP462 Qualitative Research Design & Analysis 0.5
KP463 Human Motor & Perceptuomotor Disorders 0.5
KP464 Movement Disorders & Clinical Aspects of Neural Control 0.5
KP465 Balance, Posture and Gait 0.5
KP471 Adapted Physical Activity for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities 0.5
KP490 Thesis 1.0
 
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Senate/Editorial Changes

  1. Senate Revision April 16, 2012: KP210 Cross-listing with PS286 deleted, description and exclusion changes; effective September 1, 2012.

  2. Senate Revision May 23, 2012: KP220 Exclusion change; effective September 1, 2012.

  3. Senate Revision May 23, 2012: KP223 Exclusion change; effective September 1, 2012.

  4. Senate Revision November 26, 2012: KP231 Exclusion added; effective January 1, 2013.

  5. Senate Revision November 26, 2012: KP232 Exclusion added; effective January 1, 2013.

  6. Senate Revision November 26, 2012: KP261 Exclusion added; effective January 1, 2013.

  7. Senate Revision May 23, 2012: KP332 Exclusion added; effective September 1, 2012.
    Senate Revision November 26, 2012: KP332 Exclusion added; effective January 1, 2013.

  8. Senate Revision April 16, 2012: KP412; KP210 Cross-listing with PS286 deleted; effective September 1, 2012.

  9. Senate Revision April 16, 2012: KP413; KP210 Cross-listing with PS286 deleted; effective September 1, 2012.

  10. Senate Revision April 16, 2012: KP414; KP210 Cross-listing with PS286 deleted; effective September 1, 2012.

  11. Senate Revision November 26, 2012: KP431 Exclusion added; effective January 1, 2013.

  12. Senate Revision May 23, 2012: KP434 Exclusion change; effective September 1, 2012.
    Senate Revision November 26, 2012: KP434 Exclusion added; effective January 1, 2013.

  13. Senate Revision May 23, 2012: KP452 New course; effective September 1, 2012.