EPHE UVic - Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education - University of Victoria

A lecture and laboratory format is used to introduce the study of human structure. Includes an examination of cells, tissues, organs, systems and their interrelationships. Structural components of all physiological ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 142 - Personal Health, Wellness and Potential

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring
Summer

An examination of lifestyle behaviours, which have the power to enhance or diminish personal potential. Current wellness models and motivational theories will be reviewed and applied to wellness planning as ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 143 - Multidisciplinary Foundations of Physical Activity

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring

The relationship of physical activity to education, kinesiology, athletics, health, recreation, and leisure. The contributions made by the sciences of physiology, motor learning and biomechanics are discussed. Students gain an ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 155 - Introduction to Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

The basics of diet planning, dietary guidelines and weight management will be covered through the application and demonstration of nutritional principles and their relationship to physical activity and health. Controversial ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 200 - Co-op Seminar: Introduction to Professional Practice

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Discusses the nature of co-operative education experiential education expectations, how to bring learning into the co-op experience, and the services provided by the EPHE Co-op Office. Advice on how to ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 201 - Qualitative Analysis of Human Movement

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Current theories, principles and practice related to the qualitative analysis of motor skills including basic mechanical principles (stability, force, leverage, and linear and rotary motion). Course reviews: 0

EPHE 241A - Introduction to Human Cellular Physiology

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

The study of the molecular and cellular functions in humans with emphasis on homeostasis, cellular transport, protein synthesis, energy metabolism, cellular control, and blood as a tissue. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 241B - Introduction to Human Systemic Physiology

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

The study of the integrated functions of physiological systems with emphasis on the nervous, endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 243 - Foundations of Recreation and Leisure

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

An introduction to the nature and scope of recreation; a consideration of past influences and future trends; the role of the recreational professional. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 244 - Canadian Recreation Delivery Systems

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

An overview of the development and delivery of recreational programs in Canada. Canadian federal, provincial, municipal, private and volunteer agencies are described and analyzed. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 245 - Motor Learning

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Neural and cognitive processes underlying human skilled action and the factors that influence learning and control of these actions. Ways in which the human motor system enables the acquisition and ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 246 - Active Health

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Reviews health topics outlined in the BC Ministry of Education's IRPs for Physical Education and Career and Health and Career Education. Focuses on how physical education teachers can use student-centred ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 252 - Leadership Methods for Recreation and Health Education

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring

Theoretical and practical introduction to leadership, teaching, communication, and decision making skills in recreation/leisure services, sport, and fitness. Field experience is required as part of this course. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 253 - Program Planning

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring

An analysis and application of theoretical and practical approaches for developing effective recreation/leisure services, sport, fitness, wellness, and health promotion programs. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 270 - Foundations of Outdoor Recreation

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Exploration of the outdoor environment as a venue for leisure and educational experiences. Leadership roles in environmental protection, influence on participant behaviour and quality of experience are examined. Other topics ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 310 - Physical Education for General Classroom Teachers: A

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Assists generalist teachers in planning and implementing physical education programs for the elementary grades. Students will develop the knowledge and pedagogical skills necessary to help children incorporate physical activity as ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 311 - Physical Education for General Classroom Teachers: B

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Extends and refines the knowledge and pedagogical skills included in EPHE 310. Overall focus is on broadening their application to a variety of different movement categories in the elementary physical ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 312 - Overview of Elementary School Physical Education

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring

Overview of the content and structure of the BC elementary physical education curriculum. Introduces basic pedagogical skills necessary to implement a quality physical education program. Focus is on the learning ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 341 - Biomechanics

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Focuses on the fundamental physical and mechanical laws that control human movement and relates these laws to the techniques used in a variety of motor skills. Teaches how optimal performances ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 342 - History of Physical Education

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

Interpretative study and analysis of physical education and sport through their historical development; current trends, social and cultural implications; relationship to education. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 344 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring

An introduction to general athletic training practices. Topics to be covered include safe environments, identifying risk factors associated with specific sports, legal responsibilities and documentation, developing and implementing emergency protocols ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 346 - Motor Development and Physical Maturation

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring
Summer

An overview of motor development and maturation from the neonate to adulthood and old age. Special attention will be given to the growth and motor development characteristics of children and ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 347 - Sport in Society

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Exploration of the historical use of sport as an expression of culture, ideology, and political philosophy. Comparison of the way in which sport is used as a means of developing ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 348 - Psychology of Physical Activity

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

An examination of the psychological concepts related to human physical activity behaviour, which includes engagement in exercise and sport. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 351 - Community and Population Health

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Builds on students' knowledge of individual wellness and lifestyle behaviours by exploring the concepts of community and population health. Topics will include: the evolution of health promotion and population health; ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 352 - Instructional Techniques in Individual Activities Secondary

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Methods of teaching individual activities to secondary school and related groups. Field experience may be required as part of this course. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 354A - Administration in Leisure and Health Related Services I

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

A review of general administrative and organizational theories with particular reference to their application in leisure and health related service agencies. Topics include the nature of administration, structure of organizations, ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 354B - Administration in Leisure and Health Related Services II

2011/2012 academic year:

Summer

A detailed look at the budgeting process, financial control, goal setting, risk management and legal liability in leisure and health related service agencies. Although 354A is not a prerequisite, 354B ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 355 - Functional Anatomy

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

The study of neural and musculoskeletal structures with focus on functional applications. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between human movement, and the anatomical organization and stability of the extremities ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 356 - Principles of Facility Administration

2011/2012 academic year:

Summer

Study of the concepts and processes of management as they apply to leisure service, recreation, fitness and health facilities. Emphasis on problem-solving techniques used by administrators and managers in the ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 357 - Introduction to Research

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

An introduction of quantitative and qualitative research approaches to disciplinary areas in the School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education. Topics include methods and design, measurement issues, analysis and ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 360 - Exercise Prescription

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Principles of fitness and the development of exercise programs to enhance health and/or performance of children, adults and special populations including athletes, the elderly and disabled; application of programs in ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 361 - Coaching Studies

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring

An in-depth study of coaching theory. Students who successfully complete the course will receive the Coaching Association of Canada's Level 1 and 2 theory certification. Requires a practical coaching experience ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 380 - Motor Control

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

An examination of the neural processes involved in the maintenance of posture, the control of movement, and issues related to understanding the cerebral organization of goal-directed movement. Includes discussion of ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 435 - Cultural and Outdoor Physical Activity

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Provides the opportunity for students to develop an understanding and appreciation of a variety of outdoor physical activities and cultural movement forms suitable for elementary school children. Movement forms are ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 439 - Creative Movement

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

Laban's four elements of movement (space awareness, body awareness, qualities and relationships) for analyzing and teaching creative movement activities. Instructional strategies will stress exploratory methods and techniques. Practical applications to ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 441 - Exercise Physiology

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

The physiological adaptation of the human body to acute and chronic exercise; nutrition for exercise and recovery. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 443 - Organization and Administration of Physical Education

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Nature and function of administration; management of equipment and facilities; organization and management of programs of physical education and athletics; survey of the organization in Canadian schools. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 444 - Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Use of laboratory and field tests in the assessment of physical performance and physique. Test administration and interpretation of results. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 445 - Developmental and Adaptive Physical Activity

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Examination of physical education and recreation activities for atypical individuals. Methods of assessing physical performance, adapting equipment and facilities and applying programming techniques are explored. Field experience is required as ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 447 - Kinesiology Seminar and Practicum

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring

Addresses topics pertinent to the Kinesiology field. The practicum involves aspects of program planning and, where possible, direct leadership responsibilities. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 449 - Physical Parameters of Aging

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

The anatomical and physiological changes associated with human aging and the relationships between hypokinetic (inactivity induced) disease, stress, and nutritional habits to aging and the merits of various intervention strategies. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 451 - Leadership Issues in Fitness, Health and Wellness

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

This inquiry-based learning course examines current and emergent leadership issues in the fitness, health and wellness fields. Topics include national fitness leadership certification and registration programs in Canada and the ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 452 - Teaching Strategies for Games in Physical Education

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Methods of teaching game activities to students in secondary schools and related groups. Field experience is required as part of this course. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 454 - Marketing for Social Change

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring

The study and application of social marketing concepts and strategies to address the problems and challenges facing the recreation profession and provide a synthesis for the graduating student. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 455 - Nutrition for Exercise and Health

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

The study of nutrition in the applied context of physical activity, exercise and sport performance. The role of macro- and micro-nutrient consumption, the effects of nutritional supplements and hydration strategies, ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 456 - Occupational Ergonomics

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

The application of ergonomic principles to industrial settings, work site job analysis, assessing biomechanical risk factors and the development of riskprevention programs. Specific emphasis will be placed on understanding the ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 461 - Advanced Skills and Officiating

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

In-depth study of skill areas selected by the student, including advanced skill performance and officiating to an approved level. Students in the BEd (Secondary Curriculum) program with Physical Education as ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 470 - Outdoor Recreation Advanced

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

Examination of outdoor recreation skills as a teaching medium; focus on professional outdoor recreation leadership skills, knowledge and techniques. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 487 - Special Topics in Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

Topics of current interest or concern to groups of students. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 494 - Directed Studies in Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

Research projects, directed reading, or additional course work in a specified area. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 499 - Honours Thesis or Tutorial

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

Research under the direction of faculty for Honours students only. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 500 - Research Seminar in Kinesiology

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring

An examination of contemporary research, theoretical, and practical issues in Exercise Science. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 561 - Current Issues in Leisure Services

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

Addresses the problems, challenges and opportunities facing the recreation-leisure service professional. Focus on concepts, theories and historical framework of leisure; nature and scope of the profession. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 562 - Administrative Planning Process

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

Examination of the planning process as it exists within federal, provincial, regional and municipal government recreation departments as well as not-for-profit and private sector leisure delivery organizations. Role of the ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 563 - Community Leisure Service Development

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

Exploration of the nature and function of leisure service development as a community based function. Focus on the development and use of other social service organizational models. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 570 - Skill Acquisition in Physical Education and Sport

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

A review of learning theories and principles as they pertain to the acquisition and retention of motor skills; the neural mechanisms involved in the learning and control of motor patterns; ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 572 - Physiology in Physical Education and Sport

2011/2012 academic year:

Summer

The study of physiological basis for sport performance and fitness. The assessment of physiological status and the rationale for the prescription of exercise programs. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 573 - Research Methods in Kinesiology

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring

An overview of the qualitative and quantitative research approaches specific to the various disciplinary areas in the School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education. Underlying assumptions of both qualitative ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 574 - Administration of Physical Education, Recreation and Sport

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

After presenting a theoretical base for administrative and organizational theories, a link will be made to specific situations in the fields of physical education, recreation, and sport. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 575 - Applied Sport Psychology

2011/2012 academic year:

Summer

Provides students with a further understanding of concepts and principles underlying the field of sport psychology. Provides a basis for the use of mental training techniques such as imagery, self-talk, ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 576 - Teaching and Coaching Effectiveness in Physical Education and Sport

2011/2012 academic year:

Summer

A review of current models of effective teaching and coaching; observation and coaching systems; analysis of teaching and coaching behaviours; a review of current research. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 577 - Research Methods and Techniques in Coaching Studies

2011/2012 academic year:

Summer

The development of research skills required to interpret the literature related to coaching and sport performance and develop a project proposal as part of the requirements for the degree. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 578 - Biomechanics

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

A study of athletic performance by way of the laws of physics and mechanics. Topics include: Course reviews: 0

EPHE 579 - Current Issues in Coaching Studies

2011/2012 academic year:

Summer

Identification and selection of issues in coaching and sport for presentation, discussion, and resolution. As leaders in sport, students will consider issues from both a content perspective and in the ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 580 - Physiological Issues in Physical Activity and Health

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

Selected issues and research examining the physiological responses and adaptations to exercise, especially as they relate to performance and/or health. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 581 - Psychological Issues in Physical Activity and Health

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Examines selected current psychological issues affecting individual and group involvement in the different forms of physical activity and how these interact with performance and health from childhood to the senior ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 582 - Neuroscience in Physical Activity and Health

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

A seminar on issues and research in neuroscience related to motor control across the lifespan and in typical and atypical populations. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 583 - Issues in Health Promotion and Wellness

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Issues, research and values in health promotion and wellness related to physical activity. Topics may include community-based research in education, health, recreation and allied social service settings; social determinants of ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 584 - Pedagogical Issues in Physical Activity and Health

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

Current pedagogical research that influences national and provincial physical activity policies, school-based physical education programs and community-based physical activity programs. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 585 - Qualitative Research Genres in Physical Activity and Health

2011/2012 academic year:

Summer

Examines issues surrounding the development of health through physical activity engagement from societal and pedagogical perspectives. A core component will be to develop, implement and report on a community based ... Course reviews: 0

EPHE 590 - Special Problems - Exercise Science, Physical and Heath Education

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

Course reviews: 0

EPHE 591 - Selected Topics in Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

A variable content course. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 597 - Comprehensive Examination - Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring
Summer

Comprehensive examination which must be passed as required for individual Master of Education programs within the Faculty of Education. Course reviews: 0

EPHE 598 - Project - Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring
Summer

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EPHE 599 - Thesis - Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring
Summer

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EPHE 673 - Doctoral Seminar

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring

First year doctoral students will become engaged in the research community, advance the development of their own capacity for research, and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of multiple approaches ... Course reviews: 0