(formerly PHSD 1000) is an introduction to the concepts of fitness and wellness, and the relationships among physical activity, fitness, wellness, quality of life, and longevity.

(formerly KIN and PHSD 1001) is an introduction to resistance training exercises, programs, and principles. This will necessitate both theoretical classes and practical laboratories that will involve testing and participation in resistance training activities. A portion of the assessment will also be based on regular attendance (at student convenience) for another hour of resistance training per week certified by the attending fitness consultant.

are offered during the Fall semester prior to a student's first work term. These seminars introduce the co-operative education process and prepare the student for work terms. These seminars are graded PAS or FAL based on attendance and participation.

(formerly KIN, PHSD, and RECR 2000) introduces the philosophical, scientific, socio-cultural, historical concepts, and influences in kinesiology, physical education, and recreation.

provides students a general overview of the role that physical education and active living play in the overall development of primary and elementary students, and in the creation of positive learning environment in schools. This course is intended for students in the primary/elementary program offered by the Faculty of Education.

(formerly KIN and PHSD 2002) introduces the various methods, principles, and theories used to coach developing athletes in various sport settings. Factors such as the coach's role, planning, analysing and developing skills, sport safety, and physical preparation will be presented with an emphasis on attaining competency in these areas.

(formerly PHSD 2004) gives an overview of the various models, principles, and theories used to explain and predict ways in which athletes and exercisers conduct themselves in various sport settings. Selected intervention techniques to enhance performance will be presented.

is designed to provide students with an introduction to stress and to explore the relationship between exercise, fitness and physical activity and stress management. It describes how to reorganize one's life by presenting a systematic analysis of stress and coping mechanisms appropriate to different stages of life. The stress coping mechanisms will be presented with an emphasis on application. Completion of this course does not qualify students as stress management counsellors. Students interested in this field are advised to contact the Department of Psychology for information on careers in counselling.

(formerly PHSD and RECR 2100) introduces the basic administrative functions in a work setting in physical education and/or recreation. The laboratory sessions will assist students to develop skill in the basic computer applications relevant to these functions.

(formerly PHSD 2210) employs the conceptual approach to teaching physical activity and facilitated through various forms of dance (e.g., creative, folk). Concepts, skills, and strategies will be emphasized.

(formerly PHSD 2220) may employ a number of teaching methods. Emphasis will be placed on the language and practice of the conceptual approach. Concepts, skills, and strategies will be emphasized.

(formerly PHSD 2120, and KIN and PHSD 2300) is an introductory study of human growth and developmental factors and their influence on the learning of motor skills.

(formerly KIN and PHSD 2310) is a study of the structure of the human body with emphasis on selected systems (endocrine, neural, muscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory).

(formerly KIN and PHSD 2320) is a study of bodily functions with emphasis of selected systems (endocrine, neural, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory).

- inactive course.

- inactive course.

(formerly RECR 2505) introduces the student to a variety of methodologies, skills, and materials for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating professional recreation programs for diverse populations in a variety of settings.

(formerly RECR 2515) introduces the personality and social factors that shape how people experience leisure. Course materials will focus on life cycle theory, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, perceived freedom, constraints theory, and other social psychological theory related to leisure.

(formerly RECR 2545) gives an overview of the foundational principles of outdoor education and recreation as they pertain to philosophy, wilderness ethics, professional preparation, movement through wildlands, environmental hazards, navigation, and safety. Students will participate in a sampling of outdoor education and recreation activities during the course.

is designed to examine a variety of aspects of therapeutic recreation from both a practical and theoretical perspective. Topics will include the history, philosophies, and theories underlying therapeutic recreation, therapeutic recreation models, essential skills for the therapeutic recreationist and ethical considerations for therapeutic recreation. Diverse groups (e.g. adults, youth, disadvantaged and disabled) and settings (e.g. community, schools, institutions, and workplace) suitable for therapeutic recreation will be discussed.

(formerly KIN 2600; same as Biochemistry 2600) gives an overview of human nutrition with an emphasis on topics of current interest. Students will gain an understanding of nutrition in the context of health maintenance across the life span. Topics covered will include nutrition during pregnancy, nutrition for infants, Canadian Recommended Nutrient Intake/Dietary Reference Intake, weight loss and weight gain, nutriceuticals, and ergogenic aids.

explores the relationship between physical activity, obesity, and morbidity. Emphasis will be placed on the incidence and prevalence of obesity, environmental and genetic factors affecting obesity, and mechanisms of weight and body composition modification.

(formerly KIN 2703) is an introduction to the field of human factors, the field that studies aspects of human movement, health, safety, and performance in the workplace. This will include an introduction to the methods of detection, evaluation, and the physiological changes arising from hazards (e.g. inappropriate levels of noise, vibration, and illumination) in the workplace. The course will also examine overuse injuries in workplace studied in the context of basic biomechanics and function of the musculo-skeletal system.

(formerly KIN, PHSD, and RECR 001W) offers an opportunity for students to learn, develop, and practice high standards of professional behaviour and performance in the work environment. A student is required to submit a personal job diary and a work term report which should, at a minimum, reflect a clear understanding of job events and work place expectations and show reasonable competence in written communication skills.

- inactive course.

(formerly PHSD 2110, 3110, and 311A/B) gives an overview, through a blend of theory and practical experience, of curriculum development and teaching methods as they apply to primary/elementary level physical education

(formerly PHSD 3210) covers volleyball, tennis, badminton, plus a selection of other court games. Individual activities include track and field, wrestling, and other combative activities. A number of teaching methods may be employed and emphasis will be placed on the language and practice of the conceptual approach. Concepts, skills, and strategies will be emphasized.

(formerly PHSD 3220) covers golf, archery, softball. Outdoor activities, including canoeing, navigational skills, lightweight camping, over-night canoe trip, and introduction to rock climbing, are offered only in the Fall. A number of teaching methods may be employed and emphasis will be placed on the language and practice of the conceptual approach. Concepts, skills, and strategies will be emphasized.

provides a minimum standard for outdoor professionals, guides and instructors who work in a wilderness setting. Course content extends beyond urban-based first aid programs to include elements inherent in leading groups in the outdoors and guiding wilderness adventures. Special emphasis is placed on prevention of injuries, accident scene management, leadership, leader responsibility and liability, advanced first aid kits, wound management and managing the trauma victim. CPR is included in this course.

(formerly PHSD 2120, and KIN and PHSD 3300) gives an overview of motor learning and performance variables and their application to the teaching of physical skills, and will investigate motor control issues related to skill instruction.

(formerly KIN and PHSD 3310) covers the physiological responses of the metabolic, neuromuscular, and cardiorespiratory systems at rest and during acute and chronic activity.

(formerly KIN and PHSD 3320) is the analysis of human movement; the mechanics of motion and the general application of kinesiology.

(formerly KIN and PHSD 3330) covers issues in personal and community health related to infectious illness, degenerative illness, heredity, and nutrition.

(formerly KIN, PHSD, and RECR 3340) presents an overview of current practices, philosophies, and issues related to physical activity and recreation for persons with disabilities. Knowledge and understanding of various disabling conditions and consequent needs of persons with disabilities, including health, safety and fitness, and how these needs may be met in terms of physical activity will be emphasized.

- inactive course.

(formerly KIN and PHSD 3360) is a basic introduction to the field of athletic therapy and sports medicine. The content focuses on the prevention and care of sports injuries and covers topics such as preventive screening, safe environments, on the spot assessment and First Aid, legal responsibility, and supportive taping/wrapping.

(formerly KIN and PHSD 3410; same as Sociology 3410) is an analysis of functions of sport in Canadian and North American society. Areas include social organization of sport, sport and social processes, sport and social problems, socialization and stratification of sport, and violence in sport.

focuses on issues related to the delivery of therapeutic recreation services. In particular, the following topics will be addressed: documentation in therapeutic recreation; client assessment issues; therapeutic recreation program planning (identifying client needs, selecting appropriate interventions, task and activity analysis, planning change-oriented programs, writing behavioural objectives, etc.); program and client evaluation; written plans of operation.

(formerly PHSD 3490, and PHSD and RECR 3590) provides students with an opportunity to critically examine, understand and appreciate women's involvement in and contributions to the areas of sport and physical activity. The student will be expected to analyse, synthesize, and evaluate a wide range of historical, cultural, philosophical, and socio-psychological issues that have shaped the nature and scope of women's participation in sport and physical activity.

(formerly RECR 3505) introduces the theory and practice of adventure programming. Topics covered in the course will include briefing, activity selection, sequencing, group development, and risk management. The use of adventure programming with a variety of populations will be explored. Skill development in adventure activity facilitation and processing is stressed throughout the course.

- inactive course.

(formerly PHSD 3520, RECR 3525, and PHSD 4520) introduces recreation and sport delivery systems in Newfoundland and Canada. The course will examine the various agencies that administer recreation and sport at municipal, provincial, and national levels.

(formerly RECR 3535) provides students with an opportunity for in-depth study of legal issues related to the operation of leisure services and facilities. Issues of tort and contract liability, employment related legal aspects, human rights and freedoms, and administrative procedures involved in property acquisition, law enforcement, and risk management are the topics of this course.

(formerly RECR 3545) acquaints students with the breadth, depth, and scope of outdoor recreation leadership including a detailed examination of theories, principles, and practices. The course provides opportunities for individual students to develop, practice, and receive feedback on their outdoor leadership skills. The course includes a required field experience in outdoor recreation leadership.

(formerly PHSD 3550 and RECR 3555) gives an overview of outdoor recreation practices in Newfoundland and Canada. This course will examine the management of resources, conservation education and practices, and development for public use or exclusion; legislation related to management of risk; viability of facilities; national and provincial agencies; private commercial ventures; and future trends in management. Management strategies will form a major part of the course.

(formerly PHSD 3560 and RECR 3565) examines behavioural factors influencing tourism; promotion of commercial recreation attractions, provincial strategies in travel and tourism, problems of leisure travel, stability of entrepreneurial ventures in tourism, and research and planning strategies relevant to commercial ventures.

(formerly RECR 3575) introduces various theoretical perspectives on community organization and development, as well as methods available to the recreation practitioner to facilitate the development of recreation services in communities. This course examines, in particular, recreation services delivery which involves community residents and groups in recreation program decision-making and implementation.

(formerly PHSD and RECR 3590, and RECR 3595) provides students with an opportunity to critically examine, understand and appreciate women's involvement in and contributions to leisure. The student will be expected to analyse, synthesize, and evaluate a wide range of historical, cultural, philosophical, and socio-psychological issues that have shaped the nature and scope of women's participation in leisure.

(formerly KIN, PHSD, and RECR 002W) offers an opportunity for students to further expand and develop professional knowledge and skills, while demonstrating the ability to accept increased responsibility and challenge in the work place. A student is expected to demonstrate competence in written communication skills through the maintenance of a personal job diary and the submission of a formal report demonstrating the student's ability to effectively gather, analyse, organize, and present information regarding a specific aspect of the work term position.

(formerly PHSD 4210) includes ice hockey, water polo, team handball. Outdoor activities such as snow travel methods emphasizing cross-country skiing, navigational skills, winter survival/camping, and overnight camping are offered only during the Winter. A number of teaching methods may be employed and emphasis will be placed on the language and practice of the conceptual approach. Concepts, skills, and strategies will be emphasized.

(formerly PHSD 4220) includes soccer and rugby, basketball and other territorial games. A number of teaching methods may be employed and emphasis will be placed on the language and practice of the conceptual approach. Concepts, skills, and strategies will be emphasized.

addresses the etiology, epidemiology or neuropathology of perceptual motor and motor disorders. Students will study a variety of developmental, progressive, traumatic and age-related movement disorders.

(formerly KIN and PHSD 4310) includes program evaluation and measurement of the components of physical performance in addition to statistical treatment and interpretation of data.

(formerly KIN and PHSD 4320) prepares professionals in the administrative, interpretive, instructional, interpersonal, and pedagogic competencies required for and associated with fitness testing, prescription, teaching, and leadership.

(formerly KIN and PHSD 4330) introduces the psychological factors that influence participation in sport, exercise, physical activity and recreation and the psychological effects derived from participation.

(formerly KIN and PHSD 4420) explores, through research and discussion, trends and issues basic to the profession including areas in physical education, health, fitness, and lifestyle industries.

is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to facilitate leisure education interventions designed to bring about desired changes in the leisure behaviour of individuals. The course will address the following three broad areas: a) concepts and models of leisure education; b) content related to specific skills required for leisure involvement (leisure awareness, social skills development, friendship development, stress management, assertiveness, decision making, etc.) and c) instructional and interactional techniques used in leisure education.

- inactive course.

(formerly RECR 4525) focuses on the strategic planning process and how it can be used within recreation organizations. The course is designed to introduce students to various planning theories and to provide students with opportunities to develop skills in strategic and other planning processes.

- inactive course.

(formerly PHSD 4540 and RECR 4545) focuses on the major considerations in selecting site, size, type and usage of the more popular facilities as well as the problems in design, layout and function, standards, and modifications.

(formerly PHSD 4550 and RECR 4555) focuses on need, selection, training, and supervision of leaders in recreation. Certification, standards and professional organizations. Evaluation of leadership materials and methods used. Practical exposure to roles of both leader and supervisor through seminar and related fieldwork.

- inactive course.

(formerly PHSD 4570 and RECR 4575) explores contemporary trends and issues identified by governments and recreation practitioners and the way in which these issues influence the delivery of leisure services.

(formerly RECR 4585) provides opportunities for in-depth study of financing leisure services in a variety of settings. The primary learning objectives are to achieve an understanding of revenue sources, financial management, and budgeting, the concepts of equity from a justice, social, and economic perspective, and the ability to use various techniques in the allocation of resources, the pricing of services, and ascertaining the costs of providing services.

(formerly KIN, PHSD, and RECR 4600) introduces research methodologies currently employed in kinesiology, physical education or recreation.

- inactive course.

(formerly KIN, PHSD, and RECR 4610) is a detailed study for honours students in Kinesiology, Physical Education and Recreation, directed by a faculty member of the School, of a selected topic in the field of kinesiology, physical education or recreation.

(formerly RECR 4625) is an in-depth overview and analysis of current theoretical perspectives/paradigms related to the leisure experience. A parallel purpose is to examine psychological, sociological, and social-psychological constructs that contribute to a contemporary, interdisciplinary understanding of recreation and leisure.

- inactive course.

- inactive course.

(formerly KIN 4700) prepares students to assess, prescribe, demonstrate, supervise, educate, and counsel apparently healthy individuals across the lifespan on information related to physical activity/exercise, fitness and health. The successful completion of this course will allow students to apply for a certification as a Professional Fitness and Lifestyle Consultant from the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology.

(formerly KIN 4701) examines human behavioural, autonomic and metabolic responses to extreme environments. This will include the study of human responses seen during changes from normal ambient temperature and pressure, to those experienced in the environments encountered during undersea diving, space travel, altitude, and other similar environments.

(formerly KIN 4702) prepares students to acquire the knowledge necessary to understand, analyse, and integrate information and experiences related to physiological adaptations occurring with acute and chronic activity and disuse.

(formerly KIN 4703) focuses on the contrast between biomechanical analyses of workplace tasks and athletic movement. Students will conduct a detailed biomechanical analysis of a given movement, in the workplace or for a given sport, with regard to both the probability of injury and optimization of performance.

(formerly KIN 4720) requires approval of Director of the School and the course instructor. Permission to register must be obtained in the term preceding enrolment.

(formerly PHSD 4910) requires approval of Director of the School and the course instructor. Permission to register must be obtained in the term preceding enrolment.

(formerly RECR 4915) requires approval of Director of the School and the course instructor. Permission to register must be obtained in the term preceding enrolment.

(formerly KIN, PHSD, and RECR 003W) offers an opportunity for students, who have sufficient academic grounding and work experience, to exercise greater independence and responsibility in their assigned work. A student must demonstrate a high level of competency in communications skills through the submission of a formal report on a topic related to the work term or through a formal presentation on an aspect of the work term using the latest in computer technology and applications.