High School Block:
Introduction to Kinesiology 120
Introduction to Kinesiology 120 is designed to provide a foundation to support learners’ experiences and understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of Kinesiology. Learners will explore, connect, and participate in hands-on instructional practices, including group activities and labs. They will also engage in topics such as: historical physical activity and sport events, ethical issues, physical literacy, anatomy, physiology, human performance, biomechanics, and prevention and care of athletic injuries. Learners will be supported to practice respectful, ethical, inclusive, and safe behaviours in a variety of learning environments. This course is appropriate for learners who have an interest in learning more about kinesiology including careers in the fields of physical education, health education, physiotherapy, athletic therapy, nursing, athletic coaching, sport management, recreation, and leisure.
CONTEXTS AND CONCEPTS
Physical Activity and Sport
History
- Historical events
- Current events
Ethical Issues
- Ethical behaviour
- Inequities
- Discrimination
Physical Literacy
- Benefits
- Problems
- Barriers
Careers
Human Systems
Skeletal
- Movement
- Structures and functions
Muscular
Energy
- Adenosine Triphosphate Cycle
- Metabolic pathways
Exercise Science
Human Performance
- Human growth and development
- Motor learning
Biomechanics
Injuries and Treatments
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
- Activity-specific injuries
- Treatment plans
GRADE 12
Strand: Physical Activity and Sport
Big Idea: History
Skill Descriptor: Investigate the impact historical and current physical activity and sport events have on society.
Global Competencies: SGC, CL, CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Define kinesiology.
- Identify roles that physical activity and sports played in ancient societies.
- Research and share the importance of modern Olympics.
- Discuss how the Olympics impact nationalism and global politics.
Big Idea: Ethical Issues
Skill Descriptor: Examine the role ethical behaviour plays in sport.
Global Competencies: SGC, CL, CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Define ethics and ethical behaviour in sport.
- Discuss forms of cheating in sport.
- Recognize the impact of unethical behaviour in sport.
Skill Descriptor: Investigate inequities and discrimination in sport and physical activity.
Global Competencies: SGC, CL, CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Identify inequities and discrimination in sport and physical activity.
- Research gender and racial barriers in sport and physical activity.
- Outline women’s equity gains in sport and physical activity.
- Discuss ways to eliminate inequities and discrimination in sport and physical activity.
Big Idea: Physical Literacy
Skill Descriptor: Explore the benefits of physical literacy in schools and communities.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Define physical literacy.
- Identify benefits of school physical education and personal wellness programs.
- Research and share ways to promote physical literacy in schools and communities.
Skill Descriptor: Analyze problems and barriers associated with physical activity.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Identify problems to physical inactivity.
- Explain types of barriers to physical activity.
- Discuss ways to overcome barriers to physical activity.
Big Idea: Careers
Skill Descriptor: Explore career opportunities related to kinesiology.
Global Competencies: SGC, CL, CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Explore career opportunities related to kinesiology based on own interests.
- Share how skills and concepts learned in kinesiology may be transferrable to a career path.
Strand: Human Systems
Big Idea: Skeletal
Skill Descriptor: Explore how the skeletal system allows movement.
Global Competencies: CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Explain the key features of the anatomical position.
- Describe the relationship between anatomical planes and axes.
- Identify and demonstrate the six types of joints and their movement.
Skill Descriptor: Explore structures and functions of the skeletal system.
Global Competencies: CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Explain the structures and functions of the skeletal system.
- Differentiate between the axial and appendicular skeleton.
- Describe the five bone classifications.
- Identify major bones of the human body.
Big Idea: Muscular
Skill Descriptor: Explore structures and functions of the muscular system that facilitate movement.
Global Competencies: CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Identify the three types of muscle tissue.
- Demonstrate the three types of muscle contraction.
- Define agonist and antagonist.
- Explain the naming convention used for skeletal muscles.
- Identify the major muscle groups of the anterior and posterior body.
Big Idea: Energy
Skill Descriptor: Explore the Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) cycle and metabolic pathways.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Define Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP).
- Describe the ATP-cycle.
- Differentiate between anaerobic and aerobic respiration within the ATP-cycle.
- Discuss the three metabolic pathways.
Strand: Exercise Science
Big Idea: Human Performance
Skill Descriptor: Investigate the components and stages of human growth and development.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Identify the four basic components of human growth and development.
- Discuss the concept of age and the relative age effect.
- Compare the four stages of human development.
- Outline factors that influence human physical growth and development.
- Define peak height velocity (PHV).
Skill Descriptor: Recognize and apply motor learning in physical education environments.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Identify the three stages of the motor learning model.
- Demonstrate the three categories of fundamental movement skills.
- Model the phases of movement in skill development.
Big Idea: Biomechanics
Skill Descriptor: Analyze the seven principles of biomechanics.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Explain the key terms used biomechanics.
- Research and describe external and internal forces.
- Demonstrate Newton’s three laws of motion.
- Research and demonstrate the seven principles of biomechanics.
