BachelorBaof Science in Kinesiology @ University of Alberta
2013/2014
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology @ University of Alberta
Degree Requirements – Total 120 credits (*120)
English Language and Literature requirement (*6): two chosen from ENGL 121-126 and/or WRS 101
Degree core (*75):
BIOCH 200 Introductory Biochemistry
CHEM 101
Introductory Chemistry I
CHEM 261
Organic Chemistry I
HE ED 110
Personal Health and Well-Being
HE ED 221
Behavioral Medicine
MATH 113
Elementary Calculus I
PEDS 100
Structural Anatomy
PEDS 101
Introduction to Human Physiology
PEDS 103
Integrative Human Physiology
PEDS 200
Physiology of Exercise
PEDS 203
Skill Acquisition and Performance
PEDS 206
Biomechanics
PEDS 240
Introduction to Sports Injuries
PEDS 309
Statistics, Measurement, and Evaluation
PEDS 334
Body Composition, Nutrition, & Physical Activity
PEDS 335
Advanced Conditioning Methodology
PEDS 401
Applied Ethics in Physical Education and Sport
PEDS 409
Introduction to Research
PERLS 104
Introduction to Socio-cultural Aspects of Leisure and Sport
PERLS 204
Leisure & Sport in Canadian Society: Historical Perspectives
PERLS 207
Adapted Physical Activity and Leisure for Diverse Populations
Choose one of:
NUTR 100
Nutrition & Wellbeing
PHYS 124
Particles & Waves
PSYCO 104 Basic Psychological Processes
Choose one of:
HE ED 321
Psychological Dimensions of Health Promotion or
PEDS 303
Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
Choose 2 of:
INT D 410
PEDS 302
PEDS 306
PEDS 400
PEDS 402
PEDS 411
PEDS 412
Interdisciplinary Health Team Development
Human Motor Control
Quantitative Biomechanics of Physical Activity
Human Gross Anatomy
Human Factors and Ergonomics
Physiology of Emergency Response Occupations
Selected Topics in Advanced Exercise Physiology
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BachelorBaof Science in Kinesiology @ University of Alberta
PEDS 413
PEDS 440
PEDS 497
2013/2014
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiology
Advanced Sport Injury Management
Athlete Health
Option Component (*27):
• a minimum of *6 credits must be chosen from courses within of the Faculty of Physical
Education and Recreation.
• *21 credits can be chosen from within or outside of the Faculty
• a maximum of *9 PAC/DAC can be completed in this program
Practicum Component (*12): The purpose of the practicum is to provide students with an opportunity
to obtain supervised professional experience. Each student is placed in a work situations based on his or
her interested and previous experience (academic and professional), under the guidance and
supervision of a practitioner in the field. Students may choose a full-time (*12) or part-time (*6)
practicum. For the part-time option, the remaining *6 credits will consist of Faculty options.
Lab Hour Requirement (minimum 96 Hours) from the following disciplines: Human Anatomy, Human
Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Motor Learning/Motor Control, and Psychology of
Physical Activity.
PEDS 100
Structural Anatomy – 24 lab hours (required course)
PEDS 200
Physiology of Exercise – 24 lab hours (required course)
In addition to 48 hours selected from:
HE ED 311
Assessment of Fitness and Health – 24 lab hours
PEDS 302
Human Motor Control – 24 lab hours
PEDS 306
Quantitative Biomechanics of Physical Activity – 24 lab hours
PEDS 400
Human Gross Anatomy – 39 lab hours
PEDS 411
Physiology of Emergency Response Occupations – 24 lab hours
Course Descriptions:
Year 1 (Selected Courses):
CHEM 101 Introductory University Chemistry I
Atoms and molecules, states of matter, chemistry of the elements. Prerequisite: Chemistry
30, or equivalent.
CHEM 261 Organic Chemistry I
The correlation of structure and chemical bonding in carbon compounds with the physical
properties and chemical reactivity of organic molecules. Discussion will be based on
functional groups with emphasis on hydrocarbons and derivatives that contain halogens,
oxygen, sulfur, and the hydroxy group. Introduction to stereochemistry, three dimensional
structure, reaction mechanisms, especially addition to double bonds, nucleophilic
substitution and elimination reactions. Prerequisite CHEM 101 or 103. Note: Students who
have obtained credit for CHEM 164 cannot take CHEM 261 for credit
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BachelorBaof Science in Kinesiology @ University of Alberta
2013/2014
HE ED 110 Introduction to Personal Health and Well-Being
An individual-based analysis of physical fitness and personal health issues. Emphasis on
planning and managing one’s own lifestyle for health and well-being within the context of
the current health care system.
MATH 113 Elementary Calculus I
Review of analytic geometry. Differentiation and integration of simple functions.
Applications. Prerequisite: Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1 or equivalent. NOTE:
Students who have taken Mathematics 31 are advised to take MATH 114.
PEDS 100 Structural Anatomy
Introductory study of human anatomy. Students learn structural and functional
components of selected systems of the human body.
PEDS 101 Introduction to Human Physiology
An introduction to human physiology from the cellular to systemic level with special
emphasis on systems that adapt to exercise stress.
PEDS 103 Integrative Human Physiology
Introduction to Integrative Human Physiology. Focuses on the regulation, control, and
integration of cellular functions in the human body with special emphasis on systems that
respond to exercise stress. Prerequisite: PEDS 101.
PERLS 104 Introduction to Sociocultural Aspects of Leisure and Sport
The study of play, physical education, recreation, sport, and leisure as institutionalized ways
in which society organizes and teaches attitudes and skills. Provides an introduction to the
importance of sociocultural inquiry and the notion of being critical as an empowering
process.
Year 2 (Selected Courses):
BIOCH 200 Introductory Biochemistry
Introduction to the fundamental principles of biochemistry. Protein structure and function;
lipids and the structure of biological membranes; nucleotides and the structure of nucleic
acids; bioenergetics and the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and nitrogen; the
integration and regulation of cellular metabolism. Prerequisites: CHEM 101 and CHEM 261
or 164, or SCI 100.
NUTR 100 Nutrition and Wellbeing
Principles of nutrition. The need for and functions of the major nutrients for humans.
Cannot be taken by students with credit or currently registered in NU FS 305 or other NUTR
courses. May contain alternative delivery sections: refer to the Fees Payment Guide in the
University Regulations and Information for Students section of the Calendar.
PHYS 124
Particles and Waves
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BachelorBaof Science in Kinesiology @ University of Alberta
2013/2014
Algebra-based course primarily for students in life, environmental, and medical sciences. It
guides the student through two distinct types of motion: motion of matter (particles) and
wave motion. Vectors, forces, bodies in equilibrium, review of kinematics and basic
dynamics; conservation of momentum and energy; circular motion; vibrations; elastic
waves in matter; sound; wave optics; black body radiation, photons, de Broglie waves.
Examples relevant in environmental, life, and medical sciences will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: Physics 20 or equivalent, Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1. Physics
30 is strongly recommended. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of PHYS 124, 144,
EN PH 131 or SCI 100. Note: To proceed to PHYS 146 after taking PHYS 124, it is strongly
recommended that a minimum grade of B- be achieved in PHYS 124.
PEDS 200 Physiology of Exercise
An introduction to physiological adaptations to stress of exercise and training. Prerequisite:
PEDS 101.
PEDS 203 Skill Acquisition and Performance
The course presents a psychological approach to understanding human motor behavior.
The course examines the processes involved in learning motor skills and controlling
movement, and the factors that influence acquisition and performance.
PEDS 206 Biomechanics
A systematic procedure for qualitative analysis of human motion is presented. Students
proceed from the identification of mechanical principles governing motion through to the
formation of deterministic models and observational strategies.
PEDS 240 Introduction to Sports Injuries
Analysis of practical and theoretical concepts of sports injury. Includes an overview of
sports medicine, care and prevention of injuries, and safety in athletics and physical
education. Prerequisite: PEDS 100.
PERLS 204 Leisure and Sport in Canadian Society: Historical Perspectives
An examination of the significant changes which have occurred in leisure and sport,
specifically over the last century and with particular reference to Canadian society.
Prerequisite: PERLS 104.
PERLS 207 Adapted Physical Activity and Leisure for Diverse Populations
An introduction to research, theory, and practice pertaining to participation in physical
activity and leisure by persons with impairments. The course explores the intersection of
social influences and personal interests on participation in active lifestyles.
PSYCO 104 Basic Psychological Processes
Principles and development of perception, motivation, learning, and thinking and their
relationship to the psychological functioning of the individual. Fulfillment of the 1/4
laboratory credit typically entails serving as a research participant, but can be fulfilled
through the completion of alternative assignments.
Year 3 & 4: Course descriptions are available in the University of Alberta Calendar or on BearTracks
Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation