Coaching Courses
Minor: Physical Education-Coaching (6.5 courses)
Course Details
Foundations of Human Anatomy I (KPE-118)
A study of human anatomy, emphasizing the basic anatomical structures used in locomotion and fundamental motor skills. Topics include basic chemistry, cell structure and function, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, immunity, fluids and electrolytes, and reproductive system. Students will examine each body system on a microscopic and a gross level.
Corequisites:
Recommended: BIO-121
Fundamentals Courses (KPE-140-179)
Activity courses designed to enable students to develop basic skills and knowledge of a particular sport, as well as physical fitness and a proper attitude toward participation in sport (0.75 credits each). These courses also support concepts taught in physiology, motor learning, and biomechanics. See page 91.
Fundamentals of Soccer (KPE-151)
Activity courses designed to enable students to develop basic skills and knowledge of a particular sport, as well as physical fitness and a proper attitude toward participation in sport
(0.75 credits each).
Fundamentals of Basketball (KPE-152)
Activity courses designed to enable students to develop basic skills and knowledge of a particular sport, as well as physical fitness and a proper attitude toward participation in sport
(0.75 credits each).
Fundamentals of Volleyball (KPE-153)
Activity courses designed to enable students to develop basic skills and knowledge of a particular sport, as well as physical fitness and a proper attitude toward participation in sport
(0.75 credits each).
Fundamentals of Badminton (KPE-154)
Activity courses designed to enable students to develop basic skills and knowledge of a particular sport, as well as physical fitness and a proper attitude toward participation in sport
(0.75 credits each).
Fundamentals of Dance (KPE-158)
Activity courses designed to enable students to develop basic skills and knowledge of a particular sport, as well as physical fitness and a proper attitude toward participation in sport
(0.75 credits each).
Fundamentals of Co-operative and Experiential Games I (KPE-160)
Activity courses designed to enable students to develop basic skills and knowledge of a particular sport, as well as physical fitness and a proper attitude toward participation in sport
(0.75 credits each).
Human Physiology (KPE-218)
This course will introduce human physiology and the amazing manner that our bodies been designed by God. Beginning at the fundamental level of the cell and its essential functions, such as energy. A study of the function of human body systems that nurtures an understanding and appreciation of how we are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139). We begin at the fundamental level of the cell and its organ systems, with an emphasis on those components involved in movement and health (including the muscular, neuroendocrine, cardiovascular, pulmonary, skeletal, and immune systems.) Includes a bi-weekly one-hour lab.
Prerequisites:
KPE-118Year 2 standing
Assessment of Human Fitness (KPE-222)
Students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of fitness assessment. Various fitness tests for the different fitness parameters including muscular strength and endurance, anaerobic and aerobic power, flexibility, and balance will be practiced. Students will participate as both the test administrator and test subject for all tests. Weekly lecture and lab. Material fee applies.
Prerequisites:
KPE-218, KPE-130
The Psychology of Health and Well-Being (KPE-327 (HSC/PSY-327))
An examination of the psychological aspects of health and illness. This course examines psychosocial, behavioural, and biomedical processes in the prevention of illness and the promotion of health and well-being (physical, psychological, and spiritual). The emphasis will be on theory-based psychological research
and on the practice of health psychology. Selected topics to be explored include: the psychophysiological disorders, attitudes and behaviours which promote good health, the relationship between stress and disease, coping with stress, understanding and coping with pain and illness, lifestyle and risk factors in various medical disorders.
Prerequisites:
PSY-121 or 122
Coaching (KPE-251)
An introduction to the foundations and principles of coaching sport and physical activities. Topics include coaching philosophy, coaching objectives and style, as well as principles of communication and motivation, teaching, physical training and management in athletic coaching. The course will also examine Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development Plan (LTAD) and Teaching Games for Understanding TGFU
of coaching. With this course, students will be eligible for level I Coaching Theory Certification from the National Certification Program (NCCP).
Prerequisites:
Year 2 standing or permission of the instructor
Biomechanics (KPE-304)
A study of biomechanical principles applied to human movement and sport through lectures, readings, and labs. Assessment of sport technique, equipment, performance, and ergonomics will be addressed. Includes a bi-weekly two-hour lab.
Prerequisites:
PHY-115
Care and Prevention of Injuries (KPE-312)
A study of the common methods used to treat and care for athletic injuries, exploring training and rehabilitation programs, and providing practical experience in utilizing specific preventative and treatment techniques. Includes a weekly 75 minute lab.
Prerequisites:
KPE-118and Year 3 standing
Motor Learning (KPE-313)
This course is an introduction to motor learning. Through the course, students will examine phases of skill acquisition, transfer of learning, training principles, retention of motor skills, and the influence of motivation on the acquisition and rehabilitation of movement. Includes a weekly 75 minute lab.
Special Populations (KPE-315)
An introduction to adapted physical activity for individuals with special needs. Topics covered include integration, design and objectives of physical activity programming through a Christian worldview for individuals with intellectual and behavioral disabilities, autism spectrum, and social communication disorders, learning disabilities, visual and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, brain injury and stroke, amputations, dwarfism, spinal cord conditions, diabetes, seizures, asthma, tourettes, cancer, cardiovascular disorders, aids, and anemia
Exercise Physiology I (KPE-318)
This course will study the physiological response of the body’s systems to a bout of exercise and the adaptations that occur to these systems with training. Systems studied include the energy producing systems, as well as the muscular, pulmonary, neuroendocrine, cardiovascular, skeletal and immune systems. This course will emphasize how these physiological systems are integrated together to maintain the body’s internal environment in response to the stress of the exercise. The course includes a weekly two-hour lab. Materials fee applies.
Prerequisites:
KPE-218,
KPE-222
Organization of Intramurals, Athletics and Physical Education (KPE-328)
A study of the organization and administration of intramurals, athletics and physical education programs for elementary and secondary school students. Recommended for students pursuing an education-related career or sports administration.
Sociology of Sport (KPE-335)
This course is seminar style, where students engage in critical examination and discussion of social and social-psychological dynamics of sports in modern society through a Christian worldview. Areas receiving special attention are youth sports, interscholastic sports, and professional sports. Emphasis is placed on describing and understanding sports, participants and observers, and the relationship of sport as an institution to the rest of society.
Prerequisites:
APS-120
Psychology of Sport and Exercise (KPE-345)
An introduction to the psychological aspects of behaviour in sport and exercise. This course examines both traditional (educational) sport psychology and clinical sport psychology through a Christian worldview. Topics include personality, emotions, motivation and behavioural change, anxiety, stress and coping, group cohesion, aggression and moral behaviour, youth development, aging and involvement, coaching, exercise adherence, exercise and mental health, and the development and prevention of health issues. Further, this course takes a critical look at present psychological interventions that have been used to improve athletes and exercisers’ performance and overall health and well-being.
Prerequisites:
PSY-121 or 122
Fundamentals of Pickleball (KPE-143)
Activity courses designed to enable students to develop basic skills and knowledge of a particular sport, as well as physical fitness and a proper attitude toward participation in sport
(0.75 credits each).