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2017-18 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

History
  
  
  

  • HIST 4402 - The Age of Enlightenment


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course examines the Enlightenment through reading and discussion of primary documents and historians’ debates. Emphasis will be placed on interpretations of the Enlightenment and analyzing what impact it made on later generations. Possible topics include Enlightenment or Enlightenments; British Enlightenment; Enlightenment bodies; and religion in the Enlightenment.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 2202 , and HIST 1103  or HIST 2229 .
    GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3
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  • HIST 4406 - Gender, Sexuality and the Body in Canadian History


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course offers students an opportunity for advanced study in the fields of gender, sexuality, and embodiment history in Canada. Topics such as war and the military, labour and work, health and medicine, art and culture, leisure and sport, policing and the state, will be examined from the perspective of feminist, queer, and embodiment theory.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 2202  and one of HIST 1131 , HIST 1133 , HIST 2108 , HIST 2207  or HIST 2232 .
    GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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  • HIST 4411 - The American Civil War and Reconstruction


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course is an exploration of the rise of sectional conflict, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the ways in which Americans have remembered these events. Topics include slavery, political conflict, strategy and tactics, the home front, race, Reconstruction and reunion, and the role of the media in shaping popular conceptions of history.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 1117  and HIST 2202 .
    GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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  • HIST 4451 - The History of British North America


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This seminar examines the British North American colonies and territories from the eighteenth through to the nineteenth century. Emphasis is placed on social and economic developments and on the growth of the colonial state. Topics may include the fur trade, colonialism, and migration, as well as such themes as race, sexuality, gender, and family.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 1131  and HIST 2202 .
    GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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  • HIST 4455 - Canada in the Era of the Cold War


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This advanced seminar course focuses on the social, political, and cultural history of Canada from 1945 to 1991. Themes include Canadian defence, nuclear weapons, foreign policy, espionage, domestic and international politics, the development of social programs, and Canadian culture.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 2202  and one of HIST 1131 , HIST 1133 , or HIST 2232 .
    GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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  • HIST 4461 - Limits of Representation: Holocaust and Memory


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    The Holocaust changed the historical, political and cultural landscape, and this course will help students understand how society remembers and historicizes this event. In this senior seminar course, students engage with primary documents such as published and unpublished survivor testimony, historical and contemporary novels and films and other representations of this traumatic event.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 2202  and HIST 3361 .
    GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 3
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  • HIST 4486 - The Industrial Revolution


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course examines the origins, spread and consequences of the Industrial Revolution in Europe between 1750 and 1900. The course is intended to provoke informed reflection on the important changes produced by the transition to the industrial age, with particular emphasis on developments in England where the Industrial Revolution first began.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 2202  and one of HIST 1103 , HIST 2241  or HIST 2243 .
    GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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  • HIST 4731 - Topics in American History


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course offers students an opportunity for advanced study in American history. Topics may include technology, social history, institutions, labour, politics, a particular time period such as the colonial era, or regional focus such as the American South or West.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 2202  and one of HIST 1117  or HIST 1119 .
    GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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  • HIST 4732 - Topics in the History of the Americas


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course provides advanced study in the history of the Americas. Topics may include piracy, inter-American affairs, colonial institutions, slavery, politics,or a particular time period such as the conquest era or the struggles for independence, or a regional focus such as the Caribbean basin, the Guianas, the Southern Cone, Bermuda, Aruba, Brazil, or Mexico.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 2202  and one of HIST 2271  or HIST 2273 .
    GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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  • HIST 4733 - Advanced Topics in European Social and Cultural History


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This seminar course provides students with an opportunity for advanced study in European social and cultural history. Possible course themes include: medieval political culture; violence and society in the Middle Ages; crime and morality in Georgian England; opium and alcohol in early modern Europe; race and society in modern Europe or colonialism and Europe’s “others.”

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 2202  and one of HIST 1101  or HIST 1103 .
    GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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  • HIST 5110 - Honours Project I


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    Required for all students in the Honours stream, HIST 5110 is an advanced seminar course that provides students with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to develop their Honours project (HIST 5120 ), a substantial piece of independent research.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 2202 .
    Note: Restricted to students who have completed 30 courses towards the B.A. and are officially admitted and registered in the History Honours Program. This course is offered only in the Fall semester.
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  • HIST 5120 - Honours Project II


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    Required for students in the Honours stream, History 5120 is an independent study course in which students research, write and present an Honours project, a substantial piece of original research. The project will be conducted under the direction of a faculty supervisor.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 5110 .
    Note: Restricted to students officially admitted and registered in the final year of the History Honours Program. This course is only offered in the Winter semester.
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Health Studies
  

  • HLTH 1117 - Canadian Health Care System, Culture and Context for Internationally Educated Health Care Professionals


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course is designed to introduce internationally educated health professionals to the context and culture of the Canadian health care system. Overarching themes of patient-safety, communication and interprofessionalism are the focus of this course.

    Prerequisite(s): English proficiency requirement measured at a Canadian Language Benchmark of 6. Proof of professional status as a health care professional.
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  • HLTH 1213 - Health, Safety and Nutrition


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course is designed to provide the student with basic knowledge and skills in the health maintenance of the child up to six years of age. Concepts inherent in health maintenance include the nutritional, physical and emotional needs and problems of the developing child. Principles of child safety and the impact of hospitalization are also included.

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  • HLTH 2250 - Introduction to Information and Research Literacies


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    In this course, students will gain an appreciation for several ways of knowing that generate evidence for professional health and community care practices. The main focus of the course, however, is the particular value and utility of research knowledge as evidence for practice. The primary learning outcome of the course is a beginning capacity to perform the first four steps of the evidence-informed decision-making process (define, search, appraise, and synthesize) in the context of ethical, client-focused, intra and interprofessional practice. Students will also acquire a beginning understanding of the research process and of the research methods used in both the quantitative and qualitative paradigms as components of the capacity for evidence-informed decision-making.

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  • HLTH 3101 - Professional Communication Skills for Nurses


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture (Blended Delivery) Half of Semester (6 weeks) Lecture, Blended
    This course is designed to focus on the elements of therapeutic communication skills for Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN’s). This course will include effective initiation of a professional relationship, trust-building and therapeutic responding to patients and family members. In addition, this course will examine formation of collaborative partnerships with other health care professionals, assertive communication principles dealing with conflict and sensitivity to diversity and cultural influences.

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  • HLTH 3103 - Professional Nursing In Canada


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture (Blended Delivery) Half of Semester (6 weeks) Lecture, Blended
    This course is designed to familiarize Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) with professional concepts, issues and practices in nursing. It provides an opportunity for IENs to understand the scope of practice of nurses in Canada and have an opportunity to examine entry to practice competencies, standards of practice, ethical and legal issues. The concepts of health promotion, illness and injury prevention, determinants of health, primary health care and population health promotion are key components to this course and will provide the IEN with the opportunity to understand the Canadian health care system and the nurse’s role within an interprofessional approach.

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  • HLTH 3105 - Health Alterations and Therapeutics I


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture (Blended Delivery) (6 weeks) Lecture, Blended
    This course precedes HLTH 3211 - Health Alterations and Therapeutics II . This course provides opportunity for International Educated Nurses (IENs) to acquire knowledge and skills for the purpose of developing clinical reasoning, to provide nursing care for a diversity of individuals experiencing alterations in health, using health promotion approaches and resources. IENs will integrate client concerns, with associated pathophysiology, pharmacological therapeutics, and nursing therapeutics.

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  • HLTH 3107 - Professional Nursing Health Assessment


    (3 credits) 1 hour lecture (Blended Delivery), 2 hours lab, Half of Semester (6 weeks) Lecture, Blended, Lab
    This course will focus on preparing Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) with the theory, reasoning and skills needed to complete a holistic health assessment. IENs will utilize a health promotion approach when conducting a health history in order to identify health alterations and integrate health promotion opportunities. IENs will conduct a holistic health assessment using clinical reasoning to determine priorities and appropriate care measures.

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  • HLTH 3109 - Health Assessment Workshop


    (1 credit) 16 hours lab (8 hrs lab per day over a two day period), 2 day course Lab
    This course provides Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) with a holistic approach to health assessment. It includes a self study module, review of health assessment materials, and a two day workshop to facilitate the application of health assessment skills. This course is different than HLTH 3107 - Professional Nursing Health Assessment  as it is a two day condensed and focused review of a holistic health assessment.

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  • HLTH 3211 - Health Alterations and Therapeutics II


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture (Blended Delivery) (6 weeks) Lecture, Blended
    This course is a continuation of HLTH 3105 - Health Alterations and Therapeutics I . This course provides opportunity for International Educated Nurses (IENs) to acquire knowledge and skills for the purpose of developing salience, clinical imagination and clinical judgment, and to provide nursing care for a diversity of individuals experiencing alterations in health, using health promotion approaches and resources. IENs will integrate client concerns, with associated pathophysiology, pharmacological therapeutics, and nursing therapeutics.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): HLTH 3105 .
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  • HLTH 3217 - Professional Nursing in Family Newborn


    (1 credit) 3 hours lab (Blended Delivery) (4 week course) Lab, Blended
    This course provides Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) with a family centered approach in promoting health and identifying the health needs and nursing care for childbearing families during prenatal, birthing and post birthing stages. IENs will examine effective family centered care considering health promotion, illness/injury prevention, clinical reasoning, advocacy, forming of collaborative relationships and importance of inter-professional partnerships.

    Prerequisite(s): HLTH 3101 , HLTH 3103 , HLTH 3107 , and HLTH 3211  if required by CARNA.
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  • HLTH 3219 - Professional Nursing in Child Health


    (1 credit) 3 hours lab (Blended Delivery) (4 week course) Lab, Blended
    This course provides Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) with a family centred approach in promoting health, and providing holistic, individualized care for children and their families. IENs will examine effective family centered care considering health promotion, illness/injury prevention, clinical reasoning, advocacy, forming of collaborative relationships and the importance of interprofessional partnerships.

    Prerequisite(s): HLTH 3101 , HLTH 3103 , HLTH 3107 , and HLTH 3211  if required by CARNA.
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  • HLTH 3221 - Professional Nursing in Mental Health


    (1 credit) 3 hours lab (Blended Delivery) (4 week course) Lab, Blended
    This course provides Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) with a holistic, health promotion approach to learning mental health concepts and nursing roles in caring for adults and families experiencing acute and chronic mental illness. IENs will examine effective family centered care considering health promotion, illness/injury prevention, clinical reasoning, advocacy, forming of collaborative relationships and importance of inter-professional partnerships.

    Prerequisite(s): HLTH 3101 , HLTH 3103 , and HLTH 3211  if required by CARNA.
    Corequisite(s): HLTH 3107  if required by CARNA.
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  • HLTH 3313 - Professional Nursing Skills


    (1 credit) 3 hours lab (Blended Delivery) (4 weeks) Lab, Blended
    This course provides Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) the opportunity to review and apply nursing skills within the context of simulated client care with a holistic perspective. This course must immediately precede HLTH 3415 - Professional Clinical Practice  and CARNA issued limited temporary practice permit requirements must be met, which include the completion of all other CARNA required courses. The IEN will be able to practice psychomotor skills, learn about documentation, terminology, have and review math for medications. In the safety of a lab environment, simulated experiences will be used to challenge the IEN to demonstrate the skills while integrating nursing knowledge, assessment, clinical reasoning, and communication skills while providing a professional nurse/client relationship.

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  • HLTH 3415 - Professional Clinical Practice


    (3 credits) 193 hours practice experience (6 weeks) Practicum
    This is a clinical practicum that provides Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) with nursing practice experience in caring for adult clients who are experiencing increasingly complex health/illness situations. This course occurs over half of a semester and is a continuation of HLTH 3313 - Professional Nursing Skills . This course occurs at the end of the BCN Program. No other courses may be taken at the same time as this course. A CARNA issued limited temporary practice permit is required for this course. This course is designed to provide integration of professional knowledge, clinical reasoning, reasoning skills, communication skills and values within the context of the Canadian health care system. Emphasis is on furthering understanding of professional nursing practice and registered nursing scope of practice in order for IENs to make a successful transition to professional nursing in Canada.

    Prerequisite(s): HLTH 3313 .
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  • HLTH 4462 - Integrative Healing Practices in Nursing


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture and/or in a blended delivery format, or entirely online Lecture, Blended, Online
    This course explores a variety of healing paradigms using an interactive, participative and experiential design. The student will have frequent opportunities to discuss reactions, raise questions and critically analyze current integrative health practices. Students will integrate and apply research-based practice when examining integrative healing practices related to bodywork, mind-body practices, energy therapies, biological, orthomolecular and herbal therapies.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): NURS 4111 .
    Note: The course is normally limited to students currently enrolled in the 4th year of the Bachelor of Nursing program. Other students need approval of department Chair.
    GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3
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Health and Physical Education
  

  • HPED 1000 - Issues in Health and Physical Education


    (3 credits) 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours tutorial Lecture, Tutorial
    This first-year seminar course provides students with a foundation of the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education degree, including an introduction to the major issues in each of the four majors: Athletic Therapy, Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership, Physical Literacy and Sport and Recreation Management. Students will be introduced to the concepts of academic thought, discourse, and research practice. Students will have opportunity to improve their writing, reading, research, and basic information and technology skills while also learning to work collaboratively and independently.

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  • HPED 1010 - Historical and Philosophical Foundations


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course provides an examination of the cultural meanings of sport, leisure, and physical education; and the place of the body in our culture both historically and in the present.

    GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2
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  • HPED 1020 - Leadership and Communication


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course presents the theory and application of leadership and interpersonal communication skills as they apply to large and small groups in the field of physical activity and sport.

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  • HPED 1040 - Wellness and the Student: From Personal Health to Community Action


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course provides an introduction and overview to aspects of holistic health and wellness and highlights strategies for promoting well-being. Utilizing a mix of theory and application, students will gain an understanding of individual well-being and the interconnectivity between individual well-being and the wellbeing of families and communities. Students will also explore community actions that impact health and well-being.

    GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2
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  • HPED 1070 - Foundations of Outdoor Leadership


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course will survey the history, philosophy, rationale, benefits and recreational opportunities of outdoor leadership. Students will become familiar with the organization, governance and scope of outdoor leadership. Participation is required in one weekend.

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  • HPED 1310 - Teaching Games for Understanding


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This is an introductory course that utilizes theoretical underpinnings to promote teaching game strategy, tactics and skills in a logical, progressive manner. This course provides an overview of how game skills can contribute to healthy lifestyles and the development of age appropriate fundamental movement skills with a focus on activity for life.

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  • HPED 1400 - Organization and Administration of Sport


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course provides an examination of the role, function and relationships of the administrator of athletic programs, their responsibilities to the athlete, coach, spectators, sponsor and the program. It is designed to give a philosophical overview as well as practical administrative skills to the sports and athletic program administrator.

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  • HPED 1512 - Human Anatomy


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
    This course provides a systematic survey of the structure of the human body. Topics include: cells and tissues of the body; the anatomy of the skeletal, articular, muscular, digestive, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, circulatory, nervous, integumentary and endocrine systems. Labs are designed to provide practical demonstrations that parallel the material discussed in the lectures.

    GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 2
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  • HPED 1530 - Movement Education


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course connects fundamental movement skills of physical literacy with physical activity, health, and health promotion. This course also provides connections to theoretical and curricular models (for example, the Alberta Education K-12 curricular objectives, Canadian Sport for Life) for implementation inside and complementary to the school system. Various theoretical and practical elements of dance and gymnastics will be introduced as part of this holistic movement education experience.

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  • HPED 1550 - Individual Activities


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This is an introductory foundational course in individual physical and leisure activities that relate to health and health promotion. The students can expect to participate in a variety of traditional and novel activities that contribute to physical and health literacy. The instructor will use a pedagogical approach to help students learn how to lead others in the activities and be a role model in the field of recreation, sport, and physical education. Students will also study motivational theory in the context of inspiring others to participate in lifelong physical activity.

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  • HPED 1640 - Program Planning


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture or 6 hours lecture for 6.5 weeks Lecture
    An in-depth study of the theory, methods, techniques, and skills used in planning physical activity and sport programs. Topics include principles of program planning; identification of program needs; program planning in specific settings; and program evaluation.

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  • HPED 2030 - Statistics and Research Methods


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course introduces basic statistical techniques as they apply to the field of health and physical education with a critical thinking approach to understanding the research process. The course will cover research ethics, descriptive techniques, graphic techniques, correlation and basic inferential statistics. Students will have the conceptual foundations and practical skills needed to locate, understand and evaluate research publications.

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  • HPED 2050 - Professional Practice


    (3 credits) 2 hours lecture, 52 hours practicum Lecture, Practicum
    This course is a first practicum for Bachelor of Health and Physical Education students. This course consists of two components: The first component is a review of common theory across disciplines including: professionalism, ethical behaviour, business practice, communication, conflict management and confidentiality; the second component is an unpaid practical shadowing and observation in each student’s discipline for a minimum of 52 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): HPED 1000  and HPED 1020 .
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  • HPED 2112 - Clinical Musculoskeletal Anatomy


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course builds on concepts taught in HPED 1512 . The focus of this course is specific to regional musculoskeletal and neurological anatomy. In addition, this course will focus on surface anatomy and palpation skills. Students will apply anatomical principles to range of motion/goniometry testing and introduce the basics of therapeutic exercise. Practical aspects of this course will be integrated into lectures.

    Prerequisite(s): HPED 1512  with a minimum grade of B.
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  • HPED 2230 - Sustainable Tourism


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course will study the development of the ecotourism industry. Students will examine the political, economic and management issues and trends related to ecotourism in Alberta, Canada and internationally. Students will initiate the development of a personal portfolio in this course.

    GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2
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  • HPED 2270 - Theory and Practice in Leadership


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course studies leadership theory and introduces leadership skills that apply the theory in personal, community and work settings. Students are introduced to leadership skills inventories that allow them to analyze and evaluate their leadership skills. Students will reflect on their leadership experiences and develop strategies to plan personal learning opportunities to maximize their leadership skills.

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  • HPED 2440 - Community Development


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course examines the model of community development and how it is used to empower individuals and communities. The recreation practitioner as a facilitator of community action will be the focus.

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  • HPED 2505 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab Lecture, Lab
    This course provides a study of the responsibilities of physical educators toward the basic principles of athletic therapy and their role in the prevention and treatment (first aid) of athletic injuries.

    Prerequisite(s): HPED 1512  with a minimum grade of C.
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  • HPED 2507 - Nutrition and Health


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of the role of nutrition in health and fitness. By surveying the basics of human nutrition, and considering practical applications, the student will be prepared to apply nutrition guidelines to their individual nutrition needs and those of specialized populations.

    GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 2
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  • HPED 2510 - Sport & Exercise Psychology


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course provides an introduction to the psychosocial concepts underlying an understanding of human behaviour in physical activity, sport and health. This course is divided into two equal components. The first examines the perspective of Exercise and Health Psychology, while the second uses the perspective of Personality and Social Psychology.

    GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 2
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  • HPED 2514 - Human Physiology


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Lecture, Lab
    This course will outline the basic principles of human physiology. Topics to be covered include general properties of the living cell, internal environment and homeostasis; tissues, energy and cellular metabolism, as well as introduction to the endocrine, neural, muscular, articular, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, and immune systems. Application of physiological principles to the understanding of human health and performance will be a focus.

    Prerequisite(s): Biology 30 or equivalent.
    Note: Only one of BIOL 1216  or HPED 2514 can be used to satisfy Bachelor of Health and Physical Education program requirements.
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  • HPED 2520 - Introductory and Intermediate Coaching


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course provides exposure to motor learning, growth and development, philosophy, psychology, audio visual, public relations, administration and training methods as it pertains to coaching. Students will be introduced to the material included in the National Coaching Certification Program Part A and Part B of the Multi-Sport Competition Introduction Stream.

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  • HPED 2703 - Fundamental Fitness and Measurement


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab Lecture, Lab
    This is a foundation course in physical fitness incorporating the basic theory, testing and application of physical fitness, nutrition and weight control knowledge. It involves a lecture/lab presentation in which students will design personal fitness programs, apply the programs, test their progress and evaluate the results.

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  • HPED 2810 - Invasion Games


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course provides strategy, tactics and skills for games that involve physical interactions with an opponent such as basketball, soccer and rugby. This course provides an overview of how game skills can contribute to healthy lifestyles and the development of age appropriate fundamental movement skills with a focus on activity for life. Students who complete this class will have the competency to deliver an invasion game experience safely.

    Recommended Preparation: HPED 1310 .
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  • HPED 2830 - Introductory Flexibility and Relaxation


    (1.5 credits) 3 hours lecture for 6.5 weeks Lecture
    This course introduces a conceptual framework for utilizing flexibility and relaxation in relation to overall fitness and personal well-being. The course builds on theory from Human Anatomy and applies flexibility principles from basic human anatomy knowledge. A variety of flexibility and relaxation techniques will be explored and incorporated in practical ways. Students will be required to participate in strength training activity in this course.

    Prerequisite(s): HPED 1512 .
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  • HPED 2832 - Functional Gymnastics


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course provides an overview of all aspects of the Alberta elementary physical education program with a particular emphasis on movement experiences in gymnastics. It is intended for any student who is interested in working with children and youth in an educational or recreation environment that includes fundamental movement skill development. Students who complete this class will have the competency to deliver an educational gymnastics experience safely.

    Recommended Preparation: HPED 1530 .
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  • HPED 2850 - Introductory Strength Training


    (1.5 credits) 3 hours lecture for 6.5 weeks Lecture
    This course introduces strength training principles that can be applied to counsel healthy individuals. The course builds on theory from Human Anatomy by applying concepts in that course to strength training principles. The course covers basic theory and emphasizes practical aspects of strength training. Students will be required to participate in strength training activities in this course.

    Prerequisite(s): HPED 1512 .
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  • HPED 2851 - Cardiovascular Training


    (1.5 credits) 3 hours lecture for 6.5 weeks Lecture
    This course is designed to both improve the cardiovascular fitness of the student and, at the same time, familiarize him or her with theoretical knowledge and training regimens.

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  • HPED 2852 - Net and Implement Games


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course provides strategy, tactics and skills for games that involve net and implements such as volleyball, badminton and squash. This course provides an overview of how game skills can contribute to healthy lifestyles and the development of age appropriate fundamental movement skills with a focus on activity for life. Students who complete this class will have the competency to deliver net and implement game experiences safely.

    Recommended Preparation: HPED 1310 .
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  • HPED 2870 - Introductory Backpacking


    (1.5 credits) Block course, multiday excursion Experiential Learning
    This course is an exposure to the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for trail hiking, off trail rambling and below treeline camping in the backcountry. Harmonious and minimal impact living and walking in the natural environment is a major priority.

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  • HPED 2871 - Introductory Mountain Travel


    (1.5 credits) 3 hours lecture for 6.5 weeks Lecture
    This is an introductory course in mountaineering, which includes alpine and glacier techniques. Emphasis will be placed on safety and sound judgement. A peak ascent, within the Rocky Mountains, will be attempted. Participation is required in one weekend.

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  • HPED 2875 - Introductory Mountain Biking


    (1.5 credits) 3 hours lecture for 6.5 weeks Lecture
    This course is designed to provide students with the ability to demonstrate basic skills regarding safety, mountain bike maintenance and repair, riding technique and planning for back country touring. Participation is required in one weekend.

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  • HPED 2880 - Introductory Canoeing


    (1.5 credits) Block course, multiday excursion or 3 hours lecture for 6.5 weeks Experiential Learning
    This is an introductory course in canoeing with the emphasis on basic techniques, equipment, safety precautions, group dynamics and leadership skills. Students will be involved in moving water situations.

    Prerequisite(s): Students must be able to swim 100 metres.
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  • HPED 2881 - Introductory Kayaking


    (1.5 credits) 3 hours lecture for 6.5 weeks Lecture
    This is an introductory course in kayaking with the emphasis on basic techniques, equipment, safety precautions, group dynamics and leadership skills. Students may be involved in moving water situations.

    Prerequisite(s): Students must be able to swim 100 metres.
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  • HPED 2882 - Introductory Swimming


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    Students will understand and perfect the front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary back stroke, sidestroke and butterfly. Water entries, self-rescue skills, basic first aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation will also be covered in the course. Students will be introduced to other aquatic recreation activities such as skin diving, aquasize and water games.

    Prerequisite(s): Students enroling in the course must be comfortable in deep water and be able to swim 100 metres continuously.
    Note: Students will be responsible for payment of fees to outside organizations when the issue of a certificate involves a fee.
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  • HPED 2883 - Recreational Aquatic Games


    (3 credits) 3 lecture hours Lecture
    This course will introduce students to a variety of aquatic based sports and recreational activities. Students will become proficient in swimming strokes, aquatic games and the rescue of self and others. Students will develop instructional strategies for swimming strokes and aquatic activities. Note: Student must be comfortable in deep water and be able to swim a minimum of 100 meters continuously.

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  • HPED 2884 - Introductory Winter Travel


    (1.5 credits ) 3 hours lecture for 6.5 weeks Lecture
    This course introduces students to a spectrum of self propelled winter activities including snowshoeing, classic cross-country and skate-skiing as well as winter hiking and winter camping techniques. Emphasis will be given to skill development, self and group care in a winter context and connections to the health and well-being implications of staying active during the winter months. Participation is required for one weekend.

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  • HPED 3030 - Research Methods and Statistics for Health Professionals


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course builds on students’ experience derived from HPED 2030  to advance their knowledge of statistical procedures and research methods in the development of professional practice. Students will learn evidence informed practice, levels of evidence and experimental design theory. Students will screen data and conduct analyses such as correlation, regression, ANOVA including post hoc tests and non-parametric analyses using statistical software.

    Prerequisite(s): HPED 2030 .
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  • HPED 3050 - Practicum


    (3 credits) 1 hour lecture, 250 hours practicum Lecture, Practicum
    This course is the second practicum for Bachelor of Health and Physical Education students (except Athletic Therapy majors). This is a formal industry experience with an approved organization in the health, ecotourism, outdoor leadership, sport, recreation, or physical activity industries. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 250 hours of practicum and to complete assignments.

    Prerequisite(s): HPED 2030  and HPED 2050  or PHED 1050  or ETOL 2011 .
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  • HPED 3110 - Musculoskeletal Assessment - Peripheral


    (3 credits) 2 hours lecture, 2 hour tutorial Lecture, Tutorial
    This course involves the study of athletic injuries that fall into the category of complex injuries, repetitive trauma; injuries common to athletics will be approached from the perspective of differential diagnosis. Assessment techniques utilized by Certified Athletic Therapists will be taught. Practical experience will emphasize the assessment of injured athletes as well as the utilization of appropriate intervention skills. This course will deal with the following joints: finger, wrist, hand, forearm, elbow, shoulder, knee, lower leg and foot.

    Prerequisite(s): HPED 2050 , HPED 2830 , HPED 2850 , HPED 3514  and HPED 3516 . HPED 2505  with a minimum grade of B- and HPED 2112  with a minimum grade of B-.
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  • HPED 3120 - Therapeutic Modalities


    (3 credits) 2 hours lecture, 2 hour tutorial Lecture, Tutorial
    This course will provide theoretical and practical in-depth knowledge of the safe and effective use of clinical modalities. Some of the topics include a review of the injury process, the transmission of energy, use of thermal agents, use of electrical agents and use of mechanical agents. These modalities are those typically used by Certified Athletic Therapists in Canada.

    Prerequisite(s): HPED 2050 , HPED 2830 , HPED 2850 , and HPED 3514 . HPED 2505  with a minimum grade of B- and HPED 2112  with a minimum grade of B-.
    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): HPED 3030 .
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  • HPED 3152 - Clinical Practicum II


    (1.5 credits) 2 hours lecture every 2 weeks, 100 hours practicum Lecture, Practicum
    This is an intermediate level clinical practicum with an approved agency that focuses on a higher level of responsibilities and expectations with clinical assessment and rehabilitation skills. Participants will participate in lectures once every two weeks, complete 100 hours of practicum and complete the assignments as required.

    Prerequisite(s): HPED 3110 , HPED 3120 , and HPED 3150 .
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  • HPED 3160 - Field Practicum I


    (1.5 credits) 2 hours lecture every 2 weeks, 100 hours practicum Lecture, Practicum
    This is an introductory level field placement with an approved agency that focuses on field management skills. Participants will participate in lectures once every two weeks, complete 100 hours of practicum and complete the assignments as required.

    Prerequisite(s): HPED 2050 , HPED 2830 , HPED 2850 , HPED 3514 , and HPED 3514 . HPED 2505  with a minimum grade of B- and 2112 with a minimum grade of B-.
    Note: Proof of completion of the Mount Royal University First Responder for Athletic Therapy and Taping Course is required. These courses are offered at Mount Royal University prior to the commencement of the Third year.
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  • HPED 3162 - Field Practicum II


    (1.5 credits) 2 hours lecture every 2 weeks, 100 hours practicum Lecture, Practicum
    This is an intermediate level field placement with an approved agency that focuses on a higher level of responsibilities and expectations with field management skills. Participants will participate in lectures once every two weeks, complete 100 hours of practicum and complete the assignments as required.

    Prerequisite(s): HPED 3110 , HPED 3120 , and HPED 3160 .
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  • HPED 3270 - Expedition


    (3 credits) 1 hour lecture, 96 hours fieldwork Lecture, Field Work
    This course is designed to familiarize students with a variety of outdoor activities, such as cycle touring, canoeing and kayaking, backpacking, caving, rock climbing and mountaineering. The emphasis will be on experiential methods of learning and practical application of leadership skills. Participation is required in a 10-day expedition.

    Prerequisite(s): HPED 1070  or PHED 1171  and HPED 2870  and HPED 2880  or consent of the department.
    Note: Students will be responsible for payment of personal subsistence costs associated with the fieldwork.
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  • HPED 3320 - Adapted Physical Activity


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course provides an examination of specific problems within the psychomotor domain and the related delivery systems for their identification and amelioration. This is an applied course that focuses on the issues and challenges of providing physical activity experiences for persons with a disability.

    GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2
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  • HPED 3400 - Facility and Event Management


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course focuses on both the facility development and management of facilities including a focus on strategies for organizing and managing special events. This course will provide a viable and practical how-to approach to facility management, development, and the organization of special events in physical activity and sport.

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  • HPED 3514 - Exercise Physiology


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab Lecture, Lab
    This course will provide an overview of the human body’s response to acute and chronic exercise, exploring the principles of neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory physiology and energy metabolism. It will further examine gender differences in response to exercise, ergogenic aids, and physiological responses during exercise in altered temperature and atmospheric pressure and exercise in health and prevention of disease.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1216  or BIOL 3104 , or BIOL 3205  or HPED 2514 .
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  • HPED 3516 - Biomechanics


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab Lecture, Lab
    This course will provide the student with a basic knowledge of the mechanical principles that govern human movement and sport performance. By exploring linear and angular kinematics and kinetics the student will be prepared to apply their knowledge in both theoretical and practical contexts of human motion.

    Prerequisite(s): HPED 1512  with a minimum grade of C.
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  • HPED 3518 - Physical Growth and Development


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course will provide the student with an understanding of the physical changes that occur during the growth period from childhood to adolescence. Particular attention will focus on the impact of physical maturation and development as related to physical activity, exercise and skill acquisition. The influence of growth and development on the design and instruction of physical activity programs will be explored.

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  • HPED 3740 - Wellness and the Student: From Community Health to Global Action


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This course introduces how personal wellness impacts family and community health and highlights strategies for promoting global well-being. Utilizing a mix of theory and application, students gain an understanding of the interconnectivity of family and community well-being to global health. Students also explore individual, community and global actions that impact global health and wellbeing.

    GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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  • HPED 3850 - Advanced Strength Training


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture
    This is an advanced course in the theory and practice of strength training. Emphasis will be on the utilization of free weight equipment for participants requiring additional or advanced strength training.

    Prerequisite(s): HPED 2850 .
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  • HPED 4110 - Musculoskeletal Assessment - Spinal


    (3 credits) 2 hours lecture, 2 hour tutorial Lecture, Tutorial
    This course involves the study of athletic injuries that fall into the category of complex injuries, repetitive trauma; injuries common to athletics will be approached from the perspective of differential diagnosis. Assessment techniques utilized by Certified Athletic Therapists will be taught. Practical experience will emphasize the assessment of injured athletes as well as the utilization of appropriate intervention skills. Specific joints to be covered are: Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Pelvis and Hip.

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  • HPED 4130 - Rehabilitation Techniques II


    (3 credits) 2 hours lecture, 2 hour tutorial Lecture, Tutorial
    This course will build on the concepts learned in PHED 3301, PHED 3303, PHED 3305 and PHED 3307. This course will integrate the assessment and rehabilitation of the body as a whole, viewing assessment and rehabilitation as a kinetic chain. Rehabilitation will be studied from the acute stage through to the chronic stages of an injury. This course will address the typical situations a Certified Athletic Therapist in Canada is confronted within a clinical setting.

    Prerequisite(s): HPED 3130 , HPED 3152 , and HPED 3162 .
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  • HPED 4140 - Practical Clinical Management and Administration


    (3 credits) 3 hours lecture for 13 weeks or 6 hours lecture for 7 weeks Lecture
    This course will cover the theoretical and practical skills needed to operate an athletic therapy clinic or practice privately, with an athletic team or in conjunction with other paramedical professionals. Topics such as business plan writing, budgetary issues, marketing issues, personnel hiring and evaluation, physical planning of a clinic and operating, licensing, and codes will be covered.

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  • HPED 4150 - Clinical and Field Practicum III


    (3 credits) 2 hours lecture, 175 hours practicum Lecture, Practicum
    This is an advanced level field and clinical practicum with an approved agency that focuses on a higher level of responsibilities and expectations with field management and clinical skills. Participants will participate in lectures each week, complete 175 hours of practicum and complete the assignments as required.

    Prerequisite(s): HPED 3110 , HPED 3152  and HPED 3162 .
    Corequisite(s): HPED 3130 .
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  • HPED 4152 - Clinical and Field Practicum IV


    (3 credits) 2 hours lecture, 176 hours practicum Lecture, Practicum
    This is an advanced level field and clinical practicum with an approved agency that focuses on supervised autonomy. This is the capstone course that prepares students for professional entry. Students will be expected to demonstrate a competency level at which they can practice independently. Students will participate in lectures each week, complete 175 hours of practicum and complete the assignments as required.

    Prerequisite(s): HPED 4110  and HPED 4150 .
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