Minor Kinesiology for Science Students

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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Minor Kinesiology(24 Credits)

Offered by:Kinesiology and Physical Ed

Degree:Bachelor of Science

Program Requirement:

The Minor Kinesiology is designed to provide students in B.Sc. programs with basic but comprehensive knowledge of scientific bases of human physical activity and its relationship with health and well-being.

Students registered in the Minor Kinesiology may not take additional courses outside the Faculties of Arts and of Science.

This minor program requires an application due to limited enrolment space. Please see for procedures and deadlines.

Required Courses (15 credits)

EDKP 206 Biomechanics of Human Movement 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Analysis of fundamental human movement and the kinematic concepts which underlie each: Stability, agility, walking, running, jumping, throwing, absorbing forces, striking, kicking, spinning, twisting, aquatics and work positions.

Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Prerequisite: PHYS 101 OR PHYS 131
- Terms
  
  Winter 2025
- Instructors
  
  Philippe C Dixon
EDKP 261 Motor Development 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Changes apparent in motor behaviour from conception to old age. Two perspectives are emphasized: 1) contemporary and historical theories of human development, 2) development of motor behaviour and influences of physical growth, sensori-perceptual development, information processing and socio-cultural factors.

Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Terms
  
  Fall 2024
- Instructors
  
  Benoit J Gentil
EDKP 395 Exercise Physiology 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Examination of the physiological responses of the neuromuscular, metabolic, endocrine, and circulatory and respiratory systems to acute and chronic exercise.

Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Prerequisites: PHGY 209 and PHGY 210.
- Terms
  
  Fall 2024
- Instructors
  
  Sarkis J Hannaian, Jinan Saboune
PHGY 209 Mammalian Physiology 1 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Physiology: Physiology of body fluids, blood, body defense mechanisms, muscle, peripheral, central, and autonomic nervous systems.

Offered by: Physiology
- Fall
- 3 hours lectures weekly
- Prerequisites: BIOL 112, CHEM 110, CHEM 120, PHYS 101 or PHYS 131, and PHYS 102 or PHYS 142. Pre-/co-requisites: BIOL 200, CHEM 212 or equivalent.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PHGY 211 or students who are taking and who have taken NSCI 200.
- Restriction: For students in the Faculty of Science, and other students by permission of the instructor
- Terms
  
  Fall 2024
- Instructors
  
  Melissa A Vollrath, David S Ragsdale, Alvin Shrier, Erik P Cook, C茅line Aguer
PHGY 210 Mammalian Physiology 2 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Physiology: Physiology of cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine and renal systems.

Offered by: Physiology
- Winter
- 3 hours lectures weekly
- Prerequisites: BIOL 112, CHEM 110, CHEM 120, PHYS 101 or PHYS 131, and PHYS 102 or PHYS 142. Pre-/co-requisite: BIOL 200, BIOL 201, BIOC 212, CHEM 212 or equivalent.
- Restriction: For students in the Faculty of Science, and other students by permission of the instructor
- Although PHGY 210 may be taken without the prior passing of PHGY 209, students should note that they may have some initial difficulties because of lack of familiarity with some basic concepts introduced in PHGY 209
- Terms
  
  Winter 2025
- Instructors
  
  Melissa A Vollrath, Tomoko Takano, Anne-Marie Lauzon, John H White, C茅line Aguer

Complementary Courses (9 credits)

9 credits, three of the following courses:

EDKP 330 Physical Act & Public Health 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Introduction to literature on the role of physical activity and general health and well-being. Examination of exercise adherence issues, exercise prescription, and the economic impact of physical fitness programs in the workplace. Epidemiologic literature. Concepts of health promotion and public health.

Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Terms
  
  Fall 2024
- Instructors
  
  Ross Andersen
EDKP 394 Historical Perspectives 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: A historical survey of the form and function of organized sport and physical activity.

Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Terms
  
  Winter 2025
- Instructors
  
  Jordan Koch
EDKP 396 Adapted Physical Activity 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Assessment, instruction and evaluation in physical activity for special populations. Emphasis on inclusion of people labelled intellectually disabled, learning disabled, physically awkward, autistic, visually or hearing impaired and physically disabled. Weekly lectures plus practical teaching lab.

Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDKP 496
- Terms
  
  Fall 2024
- Instructors
  
  William James Harvey
EDKP 405 Sport in Society 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: An examination of the cultural, social, political and economic factors that influence sport in society. Special attention to the effects of gender, financial constraints and political policies on involvement in physical activity and sports programs.

Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Prerequisite: EDKP 261
- Corequisite: EDKP 498
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken EDKP 505
- Terms
  
  Winter 2025
- Instructors
  
  Danielle Alexander
EDKP 444 Ergonomics 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: An examination of ergonomic issues including: injury mechanisms, evaluation and assessment techniques, occupational health and safety legislation, and ergonomic interventions.

Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Prerequisites: ANAT 315, EDKP 206
- Terms
  
  Fall 2024
- Instructors
  
  Julie Cote
EDKP 445 Exercise Metabolism 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: The biochemical structure and regulation of major biochemical pathways related to exercise. Examine the hormonal regulation of lipid, carbohydrate and protein metabolism during short and prolonged exercise as well as the influence of physical training. Examine gender-related differences and exercise metabolism.

Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Prerequisite: EDKP 395.
- Terms
  
  Winter 2025
- Instructors
  
  Tyler A Churchward-Venne
EDKP 446 Physical Activity and Ageing 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Review of ageing-related changes in circulatory, respiratory, neuromuscular, hormonal, metabolic and immune systems as they relate to functional limitations and the physiological responses to acute and chronic exercise. Examination of the role of exercise in mitigating ageing response.

Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Prerequisite: EDKP 395.
- Terms
  
  Winter 2025
- Instructors
  
  Jenna Gibbs
EDKP 447 Motor Control 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Basic concepts of neuromuscular control of human limb movement. Neural circuitry of sensorimotor networks in the spinal cord and brains. Principles of feedback and feedforward control of body mechanics. Neural mechanisms of motor learning and adaptation.

Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Prerequisites: EDKP 206, PHGY 201 or PHGY 209, PHGY 202 or PHGY 210, EDKP 261
- Terms
  
  Fall 2024
- Instructors
  
  Caroline Paquette
EDKP 448 Exercise and Health Psychology 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: The psychological aspects of health and participation in exercise and physical activity. The application of psychological knowledge and methodology within exercise and health. Theory and evidence on selected topics in this area of study.

Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Prerequisite: EDKP 261
- Terms
  
  Winter 2025
- Instructors
  
  Shane Sweet
EDKP 449 Neuromusc & Inflamm Pathophys 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Review of the physiological bases of selected disorders of the immune, renal, neurological and muscular-skeletal systems and an examination of the particularities of exercise responses and the effects of exercise conditioning in these populations. A special emphasis on the scientific bases for exercise prescription.

Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Prerequisite: EDKP 395.
- Terms
  
  Winter 2025
- Instructors
  
  Benoit J Gentil
EDKP 485 Cardiopulmonary Ex Pathophys 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: The physiological bases of selected cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic disorders and an examination of the particularities of exercise responses and the effects of exercise conditioning in these populations. A special emphasis on the scientific bases for exercise prescription.

Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Prerequisite: EDKP 395.
- Terms
  
  Fall 2024
- Instructors
  
  Rachelle Aucoin, Camilla R酶nn Illidi
EDKP 495 Scientific Princ of Training 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Application of physiological and kinesiological principles in the selection and evaluation of athletic and physical fitness programs. Specific topics studied will include aerobic and anaerobic training, interval training, circuit training, weight training for muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, motor ability, obesity and energy balance.

Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Prerequisite: EDKP 395.
- Terms
  
  This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
  
  There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
EDKP 498 Sport Psychology 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: The psychological aspects of participation in sport and physical activity relative to performance enhancement.

Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Prerequisite: EDKP 261
- Terms
  
  Fall 2024
- Instructors
  
  Marc Glaude
EDKP 566 Advanced Biomechanics 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Examination of biomechanical applications in various contexts such as clinical, ergonomic, sport, aging, comparative, robotics.

Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Prerequisites: ANAT 315 and EDKP 206
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDKP 303 or EKDP 568
- Terms
  
  This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
  
  There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year

For more information, see Programs, Courses and University Regulations.

Eligibility

Students must be in Satisfactory academic standing (CGPA of at least 2.00)
Study Plan: Students who wish to apply for the Kinesiology Minor must download and complete a prospective study plan indicating their intended timeline for completing the required courses for the Minor.听(See the听Application Process & Required Documents听section below to download the Study Plan.)

Application Process & Required Documents

Download and complete the Study Plan.
Complete the online . You will be asked to upload your completed Study Plan.
Selection & Decision: Seats in the Minor are randomly assigned by lottery, however, the feasibility of the proposed plan of study will also be taken into consideration, as will any number of the following: credits completed to date, CGPA, expected graduation date. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application over the summer.

Application Deadlines

Applications open on June 1^st with a deadline of June 30^th.

Course Registration

Returning Minor students should always register for their Minor courses as soon as registration opens as many course sections fill up quickly.
When registering, students should check the 'NOTES' section in Minerva to ensure that they are selecting course sections reserved for Minors, where applicable.
If you are having difficulty registering for your Minor courses, please contact the advising.kpe [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Kinesiology%20Minor%20Inquiry) (Minor Advisor).

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