An examination of skills, pedagogy and perspectives of outdoor (expeditionary) education, involving a nine day field component before classes begin in...
Examination of psychological antecedents and consequences of exercise. Emphasis is placed on using theory and research to understand and improve...
A survey of trends in modern dance including forerunners, pioneers, second generation, post-moderns, and new dance. Students attend performances and...
Common injuries suffered in sport and physical activity will be discussed under the following headings: mechanism of injury, prevention, recognition...
An examination of the coaching process with emphasis placed on the behavioural aspects. Topics include leadership and decision making, motivation,...
Analysis and quantification of musculoskeletal injury risks in the workplace, with an emphasis on reducing work related low back and upper extremity...
Analyses the centrality of the socially constructed body for sport, physical activity, leisure and popular culture. Identifies discriminatory...
Introduction to motor development theories, principles and concepts covering the human life span. Topics include, early motor development during...
An examination of the philosophies and practice of holistic health-medicine through the writings of somatic pioneers including Rudolf Laban, Irmgaard...
An exploration of the relationship between body, mind and spirit from the standpoint of eastern and western philosophical thought with special...
An in-depth practical experience in performing, choreographing and teaching aimed at experienced dancers. The course will have a focus on creative...
In depth analysis of genetic and endocrine influences on the morphological and functional development of fat, skeletal muscle and bone tissue during...
This course examines how psychological factors influence and are influenced by participation and performance in sport. Topics include: personality,...
An in-depth analysis of human nutrition and metabolism, with an emphasis on the impact of diet on human physical performance in both healthy and...
In-depth study of the mechanics of human movement including the topics of multi-linked segment analysis, individual muscle force estimation, 3-D...
A combination of lectures and problem based learning on aspects of human movement facing the modern biomechanist. Topics and problems are taken from...
An examination of the role of physical activity in the prevention and rehabilitation of coronary heart disease. Three lectures; one term ...
An investigation of injury mechanisms, injury epidemiology, and job design consideration, using advanced techniques. Insights are gained from current...
A detailed analysis of the physiological factors that regulate human physical performance. Emphasis is placed on the body's integrative response to...
Neuromuscular physiology of strength, power, and speed performance, including adaptations to training and training methods. Three hours (lectures,...