Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U)

By the end of this course, students will:

•  demonstrate an understanding of how the social and cultural significance of physical activity and sport has evolved historically, and analyse current social issues relating to physical activity and sport;
•  demonstrate an understanding of the individual and social benefits of participation in physical activity and sport and the factors that enable and constrain participation

By the end of this course, students will:

• describe the structure and function of major body systems involved in human movement, and demonstrate an understanding of related anatomical and physiological concepts and theories;
• demonstrate an understanding of and assess factors that affect performance during human movement

By the end of this course, students will:

• analyse the ways in which cultural factors influence international business methods and operations;
• demonstrate an understanding of the phases of movement and of physical laws and biomechanical principles related to improving movement;
• demonstrate an understanding of human growth and motor development, and apply it to the design of age-appropriate movement activities and to the enhancement of movement skills.