Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute
Upper Grand District School Board
Course Outline
Department: HPE
Course Title: Introductory Kinesiology
Course Type: University Preparation
Grade: 12
Course Code: PSK 4U
Credit Value: 1
Department Head: Mrs. L. Reynolds
Teacher: Mrs. L. Reynolds
Teacher email: leann.reynolds@ugdsb.on.ca
Date of Development: February 2016
Curriculum Document: (copy subject-specific
document from secondary curriculum website
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/second
ary/)
Course Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Any Grade 11 university or university/college
preparation course in science, or any Grade 11
or 12 course in health and physical education
Course Description:
This course focuses on the study of human movement and on the 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 sports, and the factors that influence an individual’s
participation in physical activity. The course prepares students for university programs in physical
education, kinesiology, recreation, and sports administration.
Term Work (70% of the final mark)
Unit Title, Big Ideas, and Unit Culminating Tasks
1. Introducing Kinesiology: Physical Activity and Sport
Unit 1: Society, Physical Activity and Sport Today
- Test
Unit 2: Anatomy and Physiology
- Assignment
- Test
Unit 3: Human Performance and Biomechanics
- Quiz
Unit 4: Nutrition, Training and Ergogenic Aids
- Assignment
- Test
By the end of this course, student will:
Demonstrate an understanding of how the social and culture significance of
physical activity and sport has evolved historically, and analyze current
social issues to PA and sport
Demonstrate an understanding of the individual and social benefits of participation
in physical activity and sport and the factors that enable and constraint
participation
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
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 abilities and to the
enhancement of movement skills
Culminating Tasks/Exams (30% or the final mark)
Course Culminating Task/Exams and Description
Age Modification Lesson (10%)
Final Exam (20%)
Based on the range of students’ learning needs, a selection from the strategies listed below may be
utilized. Refer to list of teaching and assessment strategies.
Teaching Strategies:
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Assessment and evaluation strategies:
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Textbooks/Learning Resource Materials (align with Policy 603)
Kinesiology: An Introduction to Exercise Science
Fees for Learning Materials/Activities
Learning Materials/Activities
U of G Exercise Physiology Lab
U of G Anatomy Lab
Cost
$12.00
$22.00
Workbook – optional
$20.00
Please refer to the GCVI Student Handbook for our school policies on:
● academic integrity
● late and missed assignments