The focus is on formal preparation for university level essay writing and the skills related to critical reading; interpretation; and argument. Prerequisite: ELA 30-1 or English 095 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 219 and ENGL 210.

The course explores a range of literary genres while continuing to focus on deepening the required structural and critical skills related to thinking and writing about literature. Pre-requisite: Engl 219 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 220 and 210.

Theory and practice of dance as a human physical activity. Focus will be on the aesthetic; expressive; and rhythmical aspects of movement in a culture's artistic and social life. Movement; content; techniques; improvisation; and composition in a variety of dance forms; including modern; creative; social; jazz; and folk dance.

Study of human structure including the systems of the body with emphasis on those involved in human movement. Laboratory work includes the use of various learning tools. Prerequisite: Biology 30 recommended

Qualitative analysis of human movement; using biomechanical principles.

The study of the nature; function and role of play; physical education; recreation; leisure and games as a basis for understanding the sociocultural foundations of sport and how contemporary society organizes and transfers attitudes and skills.

Methods and techniques for evaluating physical activity programs and participants. Applying tests and measurement in a variety of sport community and institutional settings.

Current trends; theory and practice in adapted physical activity including an overview of possible changes to task; environment and instruction as it relates to individuals with a disability.

Leadership; communication; instructional skills and development are explored on an individual and group basis and applied to a variety of settings and activities.

This course will examine the effects of exercise on the functioning of the human body. The lecture; laboratory experience and supplementary reading are designed to promote an understanding of the physicological responses to acute and chronic exercise. Prerequisite or Corequisite: PSIO 258/259

Theory of skill aquisition; motor learning; and performace in a variety of sports; physical activities; and recreation.

Development of the Olympic Sport Movement and the history of sport and leisure in Canada from colonial times to present providing a foundational understanding of the historical development of sport. Topics will include the historical effect and changes in professionalization; gender roles; culture; Olympic games structure and socialization in Canadian sport and leisure. Prerequisite: KNSS 204

Basic concepts of fitness and nutrition and how they apply to individual needs.

This course presents an overview of normal nutritional requirements; physiological functions and food sources. It examines the importance of nutritional adequacy in optimal health and disease prevention. Students will learn to evaluate nutritional issues and nutritional status. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in KNSS 224.

Basic knowledge and skills needed to administer a sport; physical activity; or recreation program.

The course provides an introduction to sport psychology and mental performance with a focus on understanding human behavior in physical activity and sport. This course examines the prespectives of sport psychology in conjunction with personality and social psychology.

A range of coaching topics; both theoretical and practical. Note: This course meets the standards of N.C.C.P. Part A and part B. Theory.

Concepts and experiences in outdoor education and leadership are explored through a four day fall camp held during the fourth week of August followed by weekly lectures. (See course notation in the Kinesiology and Sport Studies Program Description of the Academic Calendar)

An applied course in physical education emphasizing the connection between creative expression through the mediums of art; music; drama; dance and wellness as it applies to work with diverse clients with multiple needs. This course intends to give students working in the field of adapted physical education creative alternatives for maximizing the quality of life for their clients. It intends to broaden their outlook on the connection between creativity and wellness in physical education.

This course is an introduction to the essentials of human physiology. The main focus of this course is on systemic functions in the human body with emphasis on systems that respond and adapt to exercise stress. The course will focus on the cardiovascular; respiratory; musculoskeletal; nervous and endocine systems. Pre/Corequisite: KNSS 200

Integrative human physiology focusing on functions of the human body with special emphasis on control and integration of these functions. The responses and adaptations to exercise will be used as a foundation upon which the concepts of control and integration wil be discussed. Some topics from PSIO 258 will be revisited to discuss control and integration of cellular and systemic function Prerequisite: PSIO 258 Note: For Kinesiology students only

An overview of some of the important areas in psychology. Topics include the nature and history of psychology; research methods; the biological foundations of behavior; genes and evolution; sensation and perception; states of consciousness; learning and adaptation; and memory. Note: This course is a prerequisite for most psychology courses and is normally followed by PSYC 261.