KINE 4405U – Policy Development for Sport and Physical Activity

In Canada, and around the world, the last decades have seen a steady increase in public investment in sport and physical activity in pursuit of medals on the international stage and in support of a more active, healthy lifestyle. This pursuit has led Governments at all levels to implement policies related to athlete training programs (Long Term Athlete Development plan), financial aid (Athlete Assistance Program), educational policies related to physical education, as well as injury prevention policies (e.g., concussion management). However, there has been little analysis of factors that shape the generation of these various policies, or consideration of the roles played by policy actors. Kinesiology graduates often find themselves working in physical activity and sport, this course provides critical background in relevant areas of policy and practices
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): (HLSC 1812U or HLSC 1811U or KINE 1130U) and 60 Credit hours
Note(s): Contact hours may consist of a variety of instructional methods.