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Studying
KINESIOLOGY (BKin Core courses) offers
opportunities to develop…
Knowledge
Effects of exercise on metabolic, neuromuscular,
respiratory and cardiovascular systems; understand
how to take an active approach to understanding
personal and community health; assessment of
neuromuscular, biomechanical and psychological
factors affecting movement and performance;
nutrition, health, exercise and lifestyle choices;
human growth and development across the lifespan;
adaptation of physical activity programs for people
with disabilities; cross-cultural and historical
perspectives on sport and health; the influence of
human diversity (e.g., age, ethnicity & gender) on
participation in different activities; qualitative
and quantitative analysis of movement; research
methods and statistical analysis.
Skills
Assess health and movement, and develop activities
and programs to improve movement and performance;
design and lead individual and group activities for
sport and rehabilitation; communicate effectively
with people of diverse backgrounds and needs;
critically review and conduct research; communicate
well-developed ideas and arguments; analyze complex
problems and develop potential solutions.
In
addition to the BKin Core
Studying
GERONTOLOGY (BKin Major)
or
Studying
HUMAN KINETICS (BKin Major)
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