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| BSID 882692

Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U)

Course Code

PSK4U

Location

Ottawa - Ontario - Canada

+500 students approved this course

About the course

This course focuses on the study of human movement and of systems, factors, and principles involved in human development. Students will learn about the effects of physical activity on health and performance, the evolution of physical activity and sport, and the physiological, psychological, and social factors that influence an individual’s participation in physical activity and sport. The course prepares students for university programs in physical education and health, kinesiology, health sciences, health studies, recreation, and sports administration. Curriculum Policy Document: Health and Physical Education, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 to 12, 2015 (Revised)

Overrall expectations

By the end of the course you will:

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT IN SOCIETY

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
THE BASIS OF MOVEMENT

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
BIOMECHANICS AND MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

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.

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