Introduction to Kinesiology
Kinesiology and Applied Health · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall, Winter and Spring, Every Year
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
KIN-1101 prerequisites
Taking KIN-1101 is a prerequisite for 13 courses directly, and opens 42 once their own follow-ons are counted.
- BUS-2755Business Planning Basics
- KIN-2102Pedagogical Theories and Models in Physical Activity and Sport
- KIN-2105Sport and Exercise Psychology
- KIN-2201Biomechanics 1: Introduction to Movement Analysis
- KIN-2207Physical Growth and Motor Development
- KIN-2256Research Methods in Kinesiology
- KIN-2301Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy
- KIN-2304Scientific Principles of Fitness and Conditioning
- KIN-3103Inclusive Physical Activity
- KIN-3209Motor Control and Learning
- SOC-2000Sociology of Sport
- SOC-2125Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
- and 1 more.
Where KIN-1101 counts
Required by 2 programs:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 71 of 141 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course is an introduction to the study of human movements, considering knowledge, theory, and application related to physical activity and sport. Human movement is examined from various perspectives, including exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor learning, sport psychology, sport ethics, and sport sociology. This course also includes a review of kinesiology-based career options.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.