BachelorBaof Science in Kinesiology @ University of Alberta
2012/2013
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology @ University of Alberta
Degree Requirements – Total 120 credits (*120)
English Language and Literature requirement (*6): two chosen from ENGL 121-125 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 105 Introduction to the Administration of Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Programs
PERLS 204 Leisure & Sport in Canadian Society: Historical Perspectives
PERLS 207 Physical Activity and Leisure for Special Populations
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
PEDS 440
PEDS 497
PEDS 497
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
Advanced Athletic Therapy Methods and Techniques
Athlete Health
Cardiopulmonary Physiology
Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation
BachelorBaof Science in Kinesiology @ University of Alberta
2012/2013
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 – 12 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
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.
Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation
BachelorBaof Science in Kinesiology @ University of Alberta
2012/2013
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.
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. A weekly one-hour optional tutorial session
will be scheduled.
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 105 Introduction to the Management of Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Programs
Provides students with an introduction to the management concepts required to successfully
administer a sport, recreation or physical activity.
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 Physical Activity and Leisure for Special Populations
An introduction into the current trends in the theory and practice in physical education and
recreation from special groups. The course includes a survey of special populations and their
implications for service delivery.
Year 3 & 4: Course descriptions are available in the University of Alberta Calendar or on BearTracks
Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation