Welcome to Gr. 12 INTRODUCTION TO KINESIOLOGY

Course Overview

Kinesiology: An Introduction to Exercise Science focuses on the study of human movement and of systems, factors, and principles involved in human movement.  

Students will learn about the beneficial effects of physical activity on growth, development, health, and performance.  They will study the historical evolution of physical activity and sport, including the emergence of sport as big business, and they will examine the factors that either enable or constrain an individual's participation in exercise and physical activity.  

Units Covered:

• The History of Sport and Physical Education

• Business, Physical Activity, and Sport 

• Ethical Issues and Sport

• Anatomy  

• Physiology