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Program Requirements
The M.A. in Kinesiology and Physical Education (Thesis) focuses on research in the social and pedagogical sciences related to kinesiology, physical activity, and physical education. Related areas of research include, but not limited to, health education pedagogy, adapted physical activity, and sport, exercise and health psychology.
Thesis Courses (24 credits)
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EDKP 691 Thesis Research 1 (6 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : A comprehensive literature review in the general area of the thesis topic. Independent work under the supervision of the thesis advisor(s).
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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EDKP 692 Thesis Research 2 (6 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Independent work under the supervision of the thesis advisor(s) culminating with a written proposal and oral seminar explaining the direction of the thesis research.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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EDKP 693 Thesis Research 3 (6 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Ongoing research pertaining to the thesis under the direction of the thesis advisor(s).
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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EDKP 694 Thesis Research 4 (6 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Independent work under the supervision of the thesis advisor(s). Final submission and approval of the thesis.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022
Instructors: Usselman, Charlotte (Summer)
Required Course (3 credits)
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EDKP 605 Research Methods 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : A critical examination of philosophical issues, current paradigms, and research methodologies related to conducting research in kinesiology and physical education.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Sweet, Shane (Fall)
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EDKP 617 Seminar in Kinesiology and Physical Education 1
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Seminar course given by students and invited speakers covering different areas of research related to kinesiology and physical education.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022
Instructors: Usselman, Charlotte (Fall) Usselman, Charlotte (Winter)
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EDKP 618 Seminar in Kinesiology and Physical Education 2
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Seminar course given by students and invited speakers covering different areas of research related to kinesiology and physical education.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022
Instructors: Usselman, Charlotte (Fall) Usselman, Charlotte (Winter)
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EDKP 619 Seminar in Kinesiology and Physical Education 3
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Seminar course given by students and invited speakers covering different areas of research related to kinesiology and physical education.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022
Instructors: Usselman, Charlotte (Fall) Usselman, Charlotte (Winter)
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EDKP 620 Seminar in Kinesiology and Physical Education 4
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Seminar course given by students and invited speakers covering different areas of research related to kinesiology and physical education.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022
Instructors: Usselman, Charlotte (Fall) Usselman, Charlotte (Winter) Usselman, Charlotte (Summer)
Complementary Courses (18 credits)
3 credits from:
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EDKP 631 Qualitative Methods (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Examination of qualitative research methods and methodologies in sport, physical education and physical activity settings, including issues of epistemology, ontology, research paradigms, methods of data collection, analysis, and forms of representing qualitative research findings.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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EDPE 676 Intermediate Statistics (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : Concepts and procedures of conducting basic descriptive and inferential statistics, including analysis of variance, correlation, and regression models. Provides experience with data-analysis tools.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Robinson, Kristy (Fall)
15 credits from:
Students must take a minimum of 9 credits of coursework in a classroom setting that is relevant to their area of research selected in consultation with the Graduate Student Adviser.
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EDKP 504 Health and Lifestyle Education (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : This course will focus on content development and implementation of Health and Lifestyle concepts within the elementary and secondary physical education curriculum. Emphasis through lectures and labs will allow students' participation and experimentation of activities that could be taught in classroom and/or physical education settings.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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EDKP 548 Applied Exercise Psychology (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : This course examines common theories and interventions used to understand and promote physical activity by (a) reviewing, discussing, and critically evaluating theories of health behaviour change, and (b) learning and applying physical activity counselling strategies.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Sweet, Shane (Winter)
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EDKP 603 Individual Reading Course 1 (6 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Supervised readings supervised by a member of staff. Topics will be chosen to suit individual interests.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022
Instructors: Churchward-Venne, Tyler; Scheede, Celena; Usselman, Charlotte; Jensen, Dennis; Sweet, Shane; Paquette, Caroline; Cote, Julie; Andersen, Ross; Pearsall, David J; Duncan, Lindsay (Fall) Scheede, Celena; Cote, Julie; Usselman, Charlotte; Gibbs, Jenna (Winter)
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EDKP 616 Individual Reading Course 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Reading Course.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022
Instructors: Churchward-Venne, Tyler; Scheede, Celena; Gibbs, Jenna; Pearsall, David J; Koch, Jordan; Harvey, William James; Sweet, Shane (Fall) Usselman, Charlotte; Cote, Julie; Andersen, Ross; Sweet, Shane (Winter)
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EDKP 631 Qualitative Methods (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Examination of qualitative research methods and methodologies in sport, physical education and physical activity settings, including issues of epistemology, ontology, research paradigms, methods of data collection, analysis, and forms of representing qualitative research findings.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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EDKP 654 Sport Psychology (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : The psychological factors and personality characteristics that influence diverse aspects of sport and physical activity. Seminars focus on discussions/presentations of theory, psychometrics and application of psychological principles to behaviour in sport.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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EDKP 664 Motor Learning (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : The analysis of conditions and factors related to human learning and performance or behavioural potential using the information processing model of behaviour. Seminar format is used to discuss experimentation and theory that examine motor skill acquisition.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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EDKP 671 Experimental Problems (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Study in one area of: ergo-physiology or biomechanics or psychology of motor performance or motor performance for exceptional children. To provide an opportunity to conduct a research project and develop an awareness of the problems involved in the area of concentration under departmental supervision.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022
Instructors: Koch, Jordan (Fall) Jensen, Dennis; Koch, Jordan; Cote, Julie; Sweet, Shane; Gibbs, Jenna (Winter)
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EDKP 672 Advanced Experimental Problems (6 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Students conduct a research project and focus on advanced and intensive experiemental problems involved in the area of concentration under departmental supervision.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022
Instructors: Bloom, Gordon; Paquette, Caroline; Andersen, Ross; Koch, Jordan; Churchward-Venne, Tyler (Fall) Usselman, Charlotte; Scheede, Celena; Churchward-Venne, Tyler; Sweet, Shane; Pearsall, David J; Cote, Julie; Jensen, Dennis; Koch, Jordan (Winter)
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EDKP 695 Thesis Research 5 (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Independent work under the supervision of the thesis advisor(s) leading to the finalization of procedures for data collection.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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EDKP 696 Thesis Research 6 (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Independent work under the supervision of the thesis advisor(s) leading to the finalization of procedures for data collection.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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EDPE 676 Intermediate Statistics (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : Concepts and procedures of conducting basic descriptive and inferential statistics, including analysis of variance, correlation, and regression models. Provides experience with data-analysis tools.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Robinson, Kristy (Fall)
Students may also take courses from the Faculty of Education or the Faculty of Arts in consultation with an adviser (500, 600, or 700 level).
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