Concepts and issues in designing, implementing, and disseminating research in areas broadly related to kinesiology and leisure. It is recommended that students complete this compulsory course within their first year of enrollment in the Master's program. May not be held with the former PERS 7000.

Equiv To: PERS 7000

This advanced qualitative research course will expose students to the history, philosophy and epistemological background of the qualitative research tradition, its methods and application to health, physical activity and leisure. May not be held with the former PHED 7160 of the same title.

Mutually Exclusive: PHED 7160

To extend the student's theoretical understanding of quantitative research designs related to the field of kinesiology and recreation management. Data management and analysis methods will be discussed. Students will gain a theoretical knowledge of common statistical tests. May not be held with the former PHED 7160 of the same title.

Mutually Exclusive: PHED 7160

This course will explore mixed methods research approaches. Specifically, research design, data collection, analysis and interpretation will be explored.

Investigating the mechanisms underlying exercise-induced adaptations in health and disease. (Part 1). Advanced level Exercise Physiology, Physiology or Animal Biology or instructor permission is required.

Investigating the mechanisms underlying exercise-induced adaptations in health and disease. (Part 2). Advanced level Exercise Physiology, Physiology or Animal Biology or instructor permission required.

Topics covered will introduce students to the historical developments and current thinking around how humans control and learn to perform skilled action. May not be held with the former PHED 7160 "Motor Control". Kinesiology degree or permission by instructor required.

Mutually Exclusive: PHED 7160

Building critical analysis and application of biophysical research methods and analysis, develop numeracy skills in addition to scientific writing and oral presentation skills.

This course will cover how exercise training results in adaptations to whole body physiology. Units taught: metabolic systems; cardiovascular-respiratory systems; neuromuscular-skeletal systems; neuroendocrine systems; and immune system. Weekly discussion of topics.

This course will include the presentation of current research and scholarship on physical activity, health, and leisure from social science and humanities perspectives.

Students will be introduced to traditions in the qualitative field, explore theoretical foundations that underpin qualitative inquires and develop capacity to think critically about ethical issues involved in research processes (working with marginalized groups and conducting community-based research.

This course brings Indigenous cultural perspectives and practical skills to students in Kinesiology and Recreational Management in Indigenous land based learning.

This course will explore social psychological principles and theories and their application to the study of exercise, health, sport, leisure and/or tourism.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: REC 3180: Social Psychology of Leisure, or KPER 2540: Psychology of Sport and Exercise, or PSYC 2540: Social Psychology, or discretion of instructor.

Critical analysis of the dominant concepts, theories, and research associated with the development of basic and applied knowledge in fields of leisure, parks and tourism.

Overview of the theories/philosophies, current issues, research trends and methodological considerations in the area of diversity/disability and inclusion studies. This course focuses on scholarly approaches that promote equity, access and social inclusion in the contexts of leisure, sport, health and PE.

This course openly discusses issues of race, racism, and settler colonialism. Students will develop an understanding of the role of praxis in CRT and Indigenous scholarship. Students will read, digest, critique, apply, and understand CRT and Indigenous scholarship.

Students will learn to use interdisciplinary critical perspectives to examine the diverse and sometimes contested meanings of cultural objects and processes, establishing a basic knowledge of the theoretical paradigms of Cultural Studies.

Current trends and research related to the social and physical implications of leisure behaviour in the natural environment.

Provides opportunities for in-depth individualized study within a specific area of interest. Can be completed twice (different topics) for maximum of six credits. Only 3 credits may count toward the minimum requirement of 12 credits in the FKRM Graduate Program.

This course provides in-depth individualized study and exploration within a specific, focused area of interest within a topic area pertaining to Kinesiology or Recreation Management. This course may allow students to study a topic in great detail that may be pertinent and important to their degree.

The study of the contemporary research and theory in a selected area. Topics will vary, depending on faculty expertise and student need.

The study of the contemporary research and theory in a selected area through consideration of relevant literature. The course may also provide opportunities for the application of theories or models within the selected topic.