HLSC 3711U – Professional Ethics and Communication in Kinesiology

Physical activity is an important part of culture and society. As experts in physical activity provision, kinesiologists practice in diverse areas including health promotion, coaching and health care provision. A fundamental understanding of ethical terminology, issues, and decision making is an essential therapeutically focused competency required of the emergent kinesiologist. Within their scope of practice kinesiologists need to demonstrate and apply strong interpersonal, professional and at times therapeutically sensitive and relevant communication skills. Within this course, and in the respective units of study students explore the contemporary background to ethical theory and the application of ethical principles, ethical guidance and decision making in health care and health promotion. Students also assimilate practical knowledge and discrimination of applied ethics across a broad range of contemporary issues current within the practice of kinesiology. Principles of professional practice and interpersonal and therapeutic communication are embedded within the case study designs encouraging the development of effective communication strategies with clients, health care providers, coaches and the public.

Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Tutorial hours: 1.5 (biweekly)
Prerequisite(s): 24 credit hours
Credit restriction(s): HLSC 3710U, HLSC 3712U