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2010-2011 Calendar | Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology |
Kinesiology Major Program
Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology | Faculty of Science
91ÅÝܽ Calendar 2010-2011
This bachelor of science (BSc) degree offers students the option of completing either one of three concentrations, or completing the general program instead. The three areas of concentration are
- active health and rehabilitation kinesiology
- ergonomics/human factors
- health and physiological sciences
The program is accredited with the Canadian Council of University Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators (CCUPEKA).
Please read descriptions of required KIN courses before enrolling in the program.
Note that students cannot combine: a kinesiology major with a biomedical physiology minor; nor a biomedical physiology major with a kinesiology minor; nor a double major in kinesiology and biomedical physiology; nor a double minor in kinesiology and biomedical physiology.
Prerequisite Course Grade
Students enrolling in kinesiology courses must have a grade of C- or better in prerequisite courses. Students enrolled in kinesiology certificate, minor, major (including concentrations), honours, second degree, and post baccalaureate diploma programs must have grade of C- or better in all required courses.
Admission Requirements
Bachelor of science program entry is possible via
- direct admission from high school
- transfer from a recognized post-secondary institution
- internal transfer from within 91ÅÝܽ
Admission is competitive. A separate admission average for each of the three entry routes is established each term, depending on spaces available and subject to the dean’s approval. Admission averages are calculated on five required high school courses, or five or more required post-secondary courses. If one or more courses have been duplicated (repeated), the grades from all course attempts will be used equally to calculate the kinesiology admission GPA.
Direct Admission – High School and Direct Transfer, Post Secondary Institutions
See the Admissions section of this Calendar.
Internal Transfer
91ÅÝܽ students applying for Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology admission must complete the following courses with a grade of C- or better.
Students complete all of
- BISC 101-4 General Biology
- CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I
- KIN 142-3 Introduction to Kinesiology
and one of
- MATH 150-4 Calculus I with Review
- MATH 151-3 Calculus I
- MATH 154-3 Calculus I for the Biological Sciences
and one of
- PHYS 101-3 Physics for the Life Sciences I
- PHYS 120-3 Mechanics and Modern Physics
- PHYS 125-3 Mechanics and Special Relativity
- PHYS 140-4 Studio Physics–Mechanics and Modern Physics
Applicants are selected based on an admission grade point average (GPA) calculated over these five required courses, together with all of
- CHEM 122-2 General Chemistry II
- CHEM 281-4 Organic Chemistry I
- KIN 201-3 Biomechanics
- KIN 205-3 Introduction to Human Physiology
- KIN 207-3 Human Motor Systems
- STAT 201-3 Statistics for the Life Sciences
and one of
- MBB 201-3 Biochemistry of the Cell
- MBB 231-3 Cellular Biology and Biochemistry
and one of
- MATH 152-3 Calculus II
- MATH 155-3 Calculus II for the Biological Sciences
and one of
- PHYS 102-3 Physics for the Life Sciences II
- PHYS 121-3 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 126-3 Electricity, Magnetism and Light
- PHYS 141-4 Studio Physics–Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
Apply for admission as soon as the five required courses have been completed. Unsuccessful applicants may complete any of the 10 additional courses to improve the admission GPA. A C- grade or better is required in each course used for the admission application. Those not meeting the kinesiology admission GPA upon completion of all four additional courses will be advised of alternatives.
For students transferring some core courses from another post-secondary institution, only courses completed at 91ÅÝܽ (and not previously completed elsewhere) are used in the kinesiology admission GPA. Normally, at least 15 units from core courses are required as a basis for the GPA calculation. Exceptions must be approved by the department.
Application Procedure
Students should complete a program approval form which is available at the department's general office and submit it to the kinesiology advisor by July 1 for fall term approval, November 1 for spring term approval, or March 1 for summer term approval.
Program Requirements
Students complete 120 units, as specified below.
Suggested course selections for majors and any of the three areas of concentration are available from the general office.
Lower Division Requirements
The program’s lower division requirements are structured as a common core set, an additional set of courses for one of the optional concentrations, and courses that satisfy the University's breadth requirements.
Core Courses
Students complete all of
- BISC 101-4 General Biology
- CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I
- CHEM 122-2 General Chemistry II
- CHEM 281-4 Organic Chemistry I
- KIN 142-3 Introduction to Kinesiology
- KIN 201-3 Biomechanics
- KIN 205-3 Introduction to Human Physiology
- KIN 207-3 Information Processing in Human Motor Systems
- STAT 201-3 Statistics for the Life Sciences
and one of
- MBB 201-3 Biochemistry of the Cell
- MBB 231-3 Cellular Biology and Biochemistry
and one of
- MATH 150-4 Calculus I with Review
- MATH 151-3 Calculus I
- MATH 154-3 Calculus I for the Biological Sciences
and one of
- MATH 152-3 Calculus II
- MATH 155-3 Calculus II for the Biological Sciences
and one of
- PHYS 101-3 General Physics I
- PHYS 120-3 Modern Physics and Mechanics
- PHYS 125-3 Mechanics and Special Relativity
- PHYS 140-4 Studio Physics – Mechanics and Modern Physics
and one of
- PHYS 102-3 General Physics II
- PHYS 121-3 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 126-3 Electricity, Magnetism and Light
- PHYS 141-4 Studio Physics – Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
Concentration Requirements
Students choosing to specialize in one of the kinesiology concentrations will complete additional lower division courses as specified below.
Active Health and Rehabilitation Concentration
Students who choose this concentration will complete all of
- KIN 110-3 Human Nutrition: Current Issues
- KIN 140-3 Contemporary Health Issues
- KIN 143-3 Exercise Management
- KIN 241-3 Sports Injuries: Prevention and Rehabilitation
Ergonomics and Human Factors Concentration
Students who choose this concentration will complete
- KIN 180-3 Introduction to Ergonomics
Health And Physiological Sciences Concentration
(It is anticipated that this program will be discontinued. Interested students should contact the advisor for more information.)
Students who choose this concentration will complete all of
- CHEM 126-2 General Chemistry Laboratory II
- CHEM 282-2 Organic Chemistry II
- CHEM 286-2 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
- MBB 222-3 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Breadth and Writing Requirements
For students admitted prior to September 2006, a minimum of six units must be selected from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
For students admitted September 2006 or later, a minimum of six units of designated humanities breadth (B-Hum)courses, and a minimum of six units of designated social sciences breadth (B-Soc) courses must be completed. At least three units of lower division course work should also be identified as writing-intensive (W) courses. The quantitative (Q), science breadth (B-Sci) and undesignated breadth (UB) requirements are satisfied through completion of the kinesiology lower division core course set and hence do not require additional work. For more information, see .
Upper Division Requirements
All of the following courses must be completed with a grade of C- or higher.
Upper Division Core
All students complete the following 19 units, including all of
- KIN 304W-3 Inquiry and Measurement in Kinesiologyâ€
- KIN 305-3 Human Physiology I
- KIN 306-3 Human Physiology II
- KIN 326-4 Functional Anatomy
- KIN 340-3 Active Health: Behavior and Promotion
and one of*
- KIN 301-3 Biomechanics Laboratory
- KIN 407-3 Human Physiology Laboratory
†KIN 304W satisfies the University’s breadth requirements of three upper division units in writing
*Students specializing in the ergonomics and human factors concentration can complete both KIN 301 and 407, and count one as an elective.
Concentration, or General Program, Requirements
Students complete either the general program requirements as listed immediately below, or instead of that, they can choose to complete the requirements for one of the three concentrations (see below).
General Program
This program option requires a total of 45 upper division units, which is composed of the 19 upper division core courses (see above) and the following additional requirements.
Students who choose this option will complete an additional 21 kinesiology units chosen from upper division KIN courses, excluding KIN 325, 342, 497, 499. MBB 321 may be used to satisfy three units of this requirement.
As well, an additional five upper division units, chosen from any discipline within the University, is required.
Students admitted in September 2006 or later are also required to complete the University's writing, quantitative and breadth (WQB) requirements, which includes the requirement of completing three units of writing-intensive credit at the upper division. The W component may be included within the 45 upper division unit total for this general program.
Active Health and Rehabilitation Concentration
This program option requires a total of 45 upper division units, which is composed of the 19 upper division core courses (see above) and the following additional requirements.
Students who choose this concentration will complete an additional 26 kinesiology units as specified below, including all of
- KIN 303-3 Kinanthropometry
- KIN 310-3 Exercise/Work Physiology
- KIN 343-3 Active Health: Assessment and Programming
and four of
- KIN 311-3 Applied Human Nutrition
- KIN 312-3 Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
- KIN 375-3 Human Growth and Development
- KIN 412-3 Molecular and Cellular Cardiology
- KIN 426-3 Neuromuscular Anatomy
- KIN 431-3 Environmental Carcinogenesis
- KIN 444-3 Cardiac Rehabilitation
- KIN 445-3 Advanced Cardiac Rehabilitation
- KIN 446-3 Neurobiology of Disease
- KIN 448-3 Rehabilitation of Movement Control
- KIN 461-3 Physiological Aspects of Aging
- KIN 467-3 Human Motor Control
- KIN 481-3 Activity-Generated Musculo-Skeletal Disorders
- KIN 496-3 Directed Study I*
- KIN 498-3 Directed Study II*
and one additional upper division kinesiology course, excluding KIN 325, 342, 497, 499.
and an additional two units of upper division units chosen from any discipline within the University
*can be counted toward area of concentration if relevant to active health or rehabilitation kinesiology. Please see the head of the area of concentration for permission to count any of these courses toward the area of concentration requirement.
Students admitted in September 2006 or later are also required to complete the University's writing, quantitative and breadth (WQB) requirements, which includes the requirement of completing three units of writing-intensive credit at the upper division. The W component may be included within the 45 upper division unit total for this general program.
Ergonomics and Human Factors Concentration
This program option requires a total of 52 upper division units, which is composed of the 19 upper division core courses (see above) and the following additional requirements.
Students who choose this concentration will complete an additional 36 kinesiology units as specified below, including of
- KIN 380-3 Occupational Biomechanics
- KIN 488-3 Ergonomics Laboratory
and three of*
- KIN 303-3 Kinanthropometry
- KIN 310-3 Exercise/Work Physiology
- KIN 381-3 Psychology of Work
- KIN 382-3 Workplace Health
- KIN 481-3 Activity-Generated Musculoskeletal Disorders
- IAT 333-3 Interaction Design Methodsâ€
- IAT 334-3 Interface Designâ€
- IAT 432-3 Design Evaluation
*The remaining five courses in the above list that are not used, may be used as electives (see electives course list below).
and six of
- GERO 401-3 Aging and the Built Environment
- KIN 343-3 Active Health: Assessment and Programming
- KIN 367-3 Psychology of Motor Skill Acquisition
- KIN 402-3 Mechanical Properties of Tissues
- KIN 415-3 Neural Control of Movement
- KIN 416-3 Control of Limb Mechanics
- KIN 420-3 Selected Topics I*
- KIN 421-3 Selected Topics II*
- KIN 422-3 Selected Topics III*
- KIN 423-3 Selected Topics IV*
- KIN 442-3 Biomedical Systems
- KIN 448-3 Rehabilitation of Movement Control
- KIN 461-3 Physiological Aspects of Aging
- KIN 467-3 Human Motor Control
- KIN 484-3 Altitude and Aerospace Physiology
- KIN 485-4 Human Factors in the Underwater Environment
- KIN 496-3 Directed Studies I*
- KIN 498-3 Directed Studies II*
†requires additional prerequisites
*can be counted towards area of concentration if relevant to ergonomics or human factors. See the area of concentration head for permission to count these toward the area of concentration requirement. Relevant courses from other departments may be considered as electives upon advance approval by the ergonomics and human factors concentration steering committee.
A further 10 lower or upper division units of electives may be completed from any discipline with the University.
Students admitted in September 2006 or later are also required to complete the University's writing, quantitative and breadth (WQB) requirements, which includes the requirement of completing three units of writing-intensive credit at the upper division. The W component may be included within the 52 upper division unit total for this general program.
Health and Physiological Sciences Concentration
(It is anticipated that this program will be discontinued. Interested students should contact the advisor for more information.)
This program option requires a total of 46 upper division units, which is composed of the 19 upper division core courses (see above) and the following additional requirements.
Students who choose this concentration will complete an additional 27 kinesiology units as specified below, including
- MBB 321-3 Intermediary Metabolism
and one of
- BISC 303-3 Microbiology
- BISC 405-3 Cell Physiology
- BISC 431-3 Molecular Biotechnology
- MBB 308-3 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Laboratory I
- MBB 309-3 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Laboratory II
- MBB 322-3 Molecular Physiology
and seven of
- KIN 310-3 Exercise/Work Physiology
- KIN 336-3 Microscopic Anatomy
- 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 420-3 Selected Topics I*
- KIN 421-3 Selected Topics II*
- KIN 422-3 Selected Topics III*
- KIN 423-3 Selected Topics IV*
- KIN 426-3 Neuromuscular Anatomy
- KIN 430-3 Human Energy Metabolism
- KIN 431-3 Environmental Carcinogenesis
- KIN 442-3 Biomedical Systems
- KIN 446-3 Neurobiology of Disease
- KIN 448-3 Rehabilitation of Movement Control
- KIN 484-3 Altitude and Aerospace Physiology
- KIN 496-3 Directed Study I*
- KIN 498-3 Directed Study II*
*must be selected topics courses in physiology
Students admitted in September 2006 or later are also required to complete the University's writing, quantitative and breadth (WQB) requirements, which includes the requirement of completing three units of writing-intensive credit at the upper division. The W component may be included within the 46 upper division unit total for this general program.
Unspecified and Partially Specified Electives
Additional elective units are required to meet the minimum degree requirement of 120 units. Of these, six must be from the social science and humanities course list (see below) to meet CCUPEKA certification requirements. These elective units must also include courses that will satisfy the University breadth requirements of six units each of designated humanities breadth (B-Hum) and social science breadth (B-Soc). However, courses from the social science and humanities course list that have B-Hum or B-Soc designation may be used to satisfy both rthe CUPPEKA and 91ÅÝܽ requirements.
Social Science and Humanities Course List
- The following courses can be used to satisfy the CCUPEKA requirements. They are also either B-Hum, B-Soc or both and will count toward the 91ÅÝܽ breadth requirements.
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- ARCH 105-3 The Evolution of Technology B-Soc
- ARCH 201-3 Introduction to Archaeology B-Soc
- BUS 130-3 Business in the Networked Economy I B-Soc
- COGS 100-3 Introduction to Cognitive Science B-Hum, B-Soc, B-Sci
- CMNS 110-3 Introduction to Communication Studies B-Soc
- CRIM 101-3 Introduction to Criminology B-Soc
- CRIM 355-3 The Forensic Sciences B-Soc
- DIAL 390-5 Undergraduate Semester: Dialogue B-Soc Writing-Intensive
- DIAL 391-5 Undergraduate Semester: Seminar B-Soc Writing-Intensive
- DIAL 392-5 Undergraduate Semester: Final Project B-Soc Writing-Intensive
- EDUC 100-3 Selected Questions and Issues in Education Program
- ENGL 101W-3 Introduction to Fiction B-Hum Writing-Intensive
- ENGL 102W-3 Introduction to Poetry B-Hum Writing-Intensive
- ENGL 103W-3 Introduction to Drama B-Hum Writing-Intensive
- ENGL 104W-3 Introduction to Prose Genres B-Hum Writing-Intensive
- ENGL 105W-3 Introduction to Issues in Literature and Culture B-Hum Writing-Intensive
- GERO 300-3 Introduction to Gerontology B-Soc
- HIST 110-3 History of Science B-Hum, B-Sci
- HUM 227-3 Introduction to the Study of the Future B-Hum
- HSCI 120-3 Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sexual Behaviour B-Soc
- HSCI 140-3 Complementary and Alternative Medicine B-Soc
- HSCI 160-3 Global Perspectives on Health B-Soc
- IAT 100-3 Systems of Media Representation B-Hum
- IAT 202-3 New Media Images B-Hum
- IAT 206-3 Media Across Cultures B-Hum
- PHIL 100-3 Knowledge and Reality B-Hum Writing-Intensive
- PHIL 120-3 Introduction to Moral Philosophy B-Hum Writing-Intensive
- PHIL 144-3 Introduction to the Philosophy of Natural and Social Science
- PHIL 150-3 History of Philosophy I B-Hum
- PHIL 151-3 History of Phillsophy II B-Soc
- PHIL 300-3 Introduction to Philosophy B-Hum
- PSYC 100-3 Introduction to Psychology I B-Soc
- PSYC 102-3 Introduction to Psychology II B-Soc
- PSYC 106-3 Psychological Issues in Contemporary Society B-Soc
- REM 100-3 Global Change B-Soc
- SA 101-4 Introduction to Anthropology B-Soc
- SA 150-4 Introduction to Sociology B-Soc
- The following courses qualify for CCUPEKA humanities or social science units, but not toward the 91ÅÝܽ breadth requirements.
-
- FPA 129-3 Fundamental Integration of Human Movement
- GERO 302-3 Health Promotion and Aging
- GERO 404-3 Health and Illness in Later Life
- GERO 420-4 Sociology of Aging
- PHIL 001-3 Critical Thinking
- PHIL 110-3 Introduction to Logic and Reasoning
- PHIL 210-4 Natural Deductive Logic
- SA 281-4 Illness, Culture and Society
- SA 318-3 Anthropology of Medicine
Requirements to Transfer to Professional Schools
Students are eligible to receive a bachelor of science (BSc) degree after completion of the second year of professional study and have completed at least 90 units of 91ÅÝܽ credit comprising the following.
- all lower division requirements
- 27 upper division units in biomedical physiology and kinesiology (including KIN 304, 305, 306, 326, 340 and either 301 or 407)
- acceptance into an accredited professional program in dentistry, medicine, chiropractic, or veterinary medicine
Professional program courses must not duplicate those already completed at 91ÅÝܽ and must be acceptable for transfer credit to the University. Candidates apply for transfer credit and for receipt of the degree through Student Services.
Faculty of Science Requirements
In addition to the above requirements, students must also satisfy Faculty of Science major program requirements to complete a total of 120 units including
- additional upper division units to total a minimum of 44 upper division units (excluding EDUC 401, 407)
- students who were enrolled at 91ÅÝܽ between fall 1991 and summer 2006 are required to complete a minimum of 12 units in subjects outside the Faculty of Science (excluding EDUC 401 to 407) including six units minimum to be completed in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to 91ÅÝܽ beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.
| WQB Graduation Requirements A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit. |
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| Requirement | Units |
Notes | |
| W - Writing | 6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at 91ÅÝܽ within the student’s major subject | |
| Q - Quantitative | 6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division | |
| B - Breadth | 18 |
Designated Breadth | Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division 6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc 6 units Humanities: B-Hum 6 units Sciences: B-Sci |
6 |
Additional Breadth | 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements) | |
Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
The University’s residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 units as upper division work.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.
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