2005-2006 Graduate Calendar

Maureen Connolly (Physical Education & Kinesiology), John Corlett (Physical Education & Kinesiology), John Hay (Community Health Sciences), Peggy Hutchison (Community Health Sciences), Anna Lathrop (Physical Education & Kinesiology), Mike Plyley (Physical Education & Kinesiology)

Associate Professors

Lorne Adams (Physical Education & Kinesiology), Anthony Bogaert (Community Health Sciences), Paulette Coté (Physical Education & Kinesiology), Bareket Falk (Physical Education & Kinesiology), David Fennell (Recreation & Leisure Studies), Hilary Findlay (Sport Management), Nancy Francis-Murray (Physical Education & Kinesiology), David Gabriel (Physical Education & Kinesiology), Ann Marie Guilmette (Recreation & Leisure Studies), Atsuko Hashimoto (Recreation & Leisure Studies), Colleen Hood (Recreation & Leisure Studies), Brian Jeynes (Community Health Sciences), Lisa Kikilis (Sport Management), Panagiota Klentrou (Physical Education & Kinesiology), Suzie Lane (Recreation & Leisure Studies), Kelli-an Lawrance (Community Health Sciences), Jason Liu (Community Health Sciences), Joanne MacLean (Sport Management), Jamie Mandigo (Physical Education & Kinesiology), George Nogradi (Physical Education & Kinesiology), Danny Rosenberg (Physical Education & Kinesiology), Shalini Singh (Recreation & Leisure Studies), Diane Stevens (Physical Education & Kinesiology), Philip Sullivan (Physical Education & Kinesiology), Martin Tammemagi (Community Health Sciences), David Telfer (Recreation & Leisure Studies), Lucie Thibault (Sport Management), Terry Wade (Community Health Sciences), Hui Di Wang (Community Health Sciences), John Yardley (Recreation & Leisure Studies)

Assistant Professors

Allan Adkin (Physical Education & Kinesiology), Susan Arai (Community Health Sciences), Martha Barnes (Recreation & Leisure Studies), Cheri Bradish (Sport Management), Laura Cousens (Sport Management), Christian Duval (Physical Education & Kinesiology), Brent Faught (Community Health Sciences), Scott Forrester (Recreation & Leisure Studies), Gail Frost (Physical Education & Kinesiology), Kimberley Gammage (Physical Education & Kinesiology), Craig Hyatt (Sport Management), Paula Johnson Tew (Recreation & Leisure Studies), Heather-Lee Kilty (Nursing), Kelly Lockwood (Community Health Sciences), Ken Lodeywk (Physical Education & Kinesiology), Melanie MacNeil (Nursing), Dan Malleck (Community Health Sciences), Miya Narushima (Community Health Sciences), Deborah O'Leary (Community Health Sciences), Sandra Peters (Physical Education & Kinesiology), Ryan Plummer (Recreation & Leisure Studies), Dawn Prentice (Nursing), Lynn Rempel (Nursing), Ian Ritchie (Physical Education & Kinesiology), Linda Ritchie (Nursing), Brian Roy (Physical Education & Kinesiology), Ana Sanchez (Community Health Sciences), Erin Sharpe (Recreation & Leisure Studies), Kirsty Spence (Sport Management), Glenn Stalker (Recreation & Leisure Studies), Julie Stevens (Sport Management), Evangelia Tsiani (Community Health Sciences), Rene Vanderboom (Physical Education & Kinesiology), Cathy van Ingen (Physical Education & Kinesiology), Margarita Vikander (Physical Education & Kinesiology), Phil Wilson (Physical Education & Kinesiology)

Adjunct Professor

John Cairney (University of Toronto), Russ Tupling (University of Waterloo)

Administrative Assistant

Bev Minor

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The Master's program in Applied Health Sciences offers students a unique educational experience which combines mentorship of the student by a faculty supervisor and extensive small group work with fellow students from each of the five academic departments represented in the program: Community Health Sciences, Nursing, Physical Education and Kinesiology, Recreation and Leisure Studies and Sport Management. Students will gain in-depth training, knowledge and research experience through their thesis work while also benefiting from the broad, cross-disciplinary approach followed in the course work. The advanced course work and strong research experience are intended to prepare students to continue their graduate training at the doctoral level. Students will also be prepared to pursue the wide variety of career possibilities in health, kinesiology, recreation, and sport management.

The objectives of the program are:

a)	to foster students' ability to do high quality, scientifically rigorous research in their discipline;
b)	to expand their understanding of concepts, theories and practices in their discipline such that they can successfully advance to doctoral studies;
c)	to provide the knowledge base and skills to analyze and evaluate programs, policies, environmental issues, and organizational structures related to applied health sciences;
d)	to enhance students' abilities to apply and disseminate new knowledge and practices to colleagues, practitioners, policy makers/analysts, and other professionals in applied health sciences.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for admission to the MA/MSc program will normally have an honours bachelor's degree in the areas of health studies, nursing, recreation and leisure studies, kinesiology, or sport management. Students with an honours bachelor's degree in such related fields as psychology, planning, sociology, gerontology, social work, tourism, biology and business may also be eligible, although additional course work may be required. To be eligible for the MA/MSc program, students must have undergraduate preparation in research methods in either quantitative or qualitative data analysis. Applicants who do not have an undergraduate research methods course and/or an undergraduate data analysis course may be admitted to the program as a transition student. These students, however, must successfully complete, at the undergraduate level, the research methods and/or data analysis course within the first two terms in order to continue in the program. Official transcripts indicating a minimum B (second-class honours standing), a sample of written work, a statement of interest and goals, and three letters of reference will be required. Agreement from a faculty advisor to supervise the student is also required for admission to the program.

Program Requirements

Basic degree requirements include the successful completion of at least four half course credits and a research project that culminates in a thesis. The research project for the thesis will be chosen in consultation with the student's advisor.

The courses will be chosen in consultation with the candidate's advisor, but normally will include: AHSC 5P00; one of AHSC 5P07 or AHSC 5P17; and two half-credit course electives. Students may choose a Selected Research Topic or Directed Study course, or a graduate level course (number 5(alpha)00 or above) from any graduate department in the University, to fulfill their two elective course requirements.

Students normally register for AHSC 5P00 and one of either AHSC 5P07 or AHSC 5P17 in the first semester of study and two number 5(alpha)xx - level courses in the second semester of study. Students are expected to complete their course requirements within the first three terms of study, and conclude all requirements within six academic terms (two years).

Thesis

A thesis proposal will be required of all MA/MSc students in the program. The proposal should contain a detailed statement of the research problem and significance in terms of its contribution to knowledge and/or practice, a precise account of the methodology or research techniques to be employed, plus an outline of the proposed data analysis procedures to be used. The student will be required to present and defend this proposal before the student's thesis advisory committee. The final thesis based on the completed research must also be successfully defended to satisfy the thesis requirement.

Residency

The minimum residency requirement for the MA/MSc program is one year (3 academic terms) of full-time study.

Areas of study

Students will pursue their studies with an emphasis in one of the five academic departments represented within the Applied Health Sciences. The nature and topic of the research project undertaken by the student will determine the choice of faculty advisor and the subsequent degree specification as either MA or MSc designation.

Course Descriptions

AHSC 5F90

MA/MSc Research and Thesis

A research project involving the preparation and defence of a thesis proposal and a final thesis report which demonstrate a capacity for independent work. The thesis shall be carried out under the supervision of a faculty member and both the proposal and final thesis shall be defended at an oral examination.

AHSC 5P00

Philosophical and Methodological Issues in Applied Health Sciences

A critical examination of philosophical issues, current paradigms, and research methodology related to the conduct of research. Discussion of published and ongoing research from a multidisciplinary perspective. Topics will vary with respect to the current research and expertise of the instructor.

AHSC 5P01

Graduate Integrative Seminar in Applied Health Sciences I

Designed to provide students and faculty with the opportunity to discuss and debate current theories, methods, and issues as they apply to the multidisciplinary field of applied health sciences. Faculty members and students from a variety of areas within the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences will present research or specific issues to the forum for discussion.

AHSC 5P02

Graduate Integrative Seminar in Applied Health Sciences: II

Designed to provide students and faculty with the opportunity to discuss and debate current theories, methods, and issues as they apply to the multidisciplinary field of applied health sciences. Examination of mechanisms and processes that contribute to, rehabilitate, or maintain the health and well-being of individuals and groups. Faculty members and students from a variety of areas within the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences will present research or specific issues to the forum for discussion.

AHSC 5P03

The Organizational Analysis of Leisure, Sport, and Community Based Organizations

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to selected topics in organizational theory and to discuss how these can be used to understand and conduct research on the different types of leisure and sport organizations (i.e., public organizations, nonprofit organizations, and commercial organizations).

AHSC 5P04

Leadership and Organizational Behavior in Leisure, Sport, and Community Based Organizations

Understanding and effectively managing behavior is critical for leaders in sport, recreation, health, and educational organizations. This course is designed to provide students from disparate Applied Health Science backgrounds an understanding of human behavior in organizations. Content will relate to theory, current research, and the practical application of the behavior of people in organizations and how that behavior interfaces with management.

AHSC 5P07

Quantitative Data Analysis and Interpretation

Examines and applies a variety of statistical analysis techniques which can be used in a variety of research designs. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation and implications of empirical quantitative research in the field.

AHSC 5P17

Qualitative Data Analysis and Interpretation

Examines and applies a variety of qualitative data analysis techniques applicable in a variety of qualitative approaches, including the use of computer software programs in qualitative data analysis. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation and implications of empirical qualitative research in the field.

AHCS 5P18

Marketing Communications for Health, Sport and Recreation Service Organizations

This course will broadly explore the integrated role of communications in the marketing management function for health, sport and recreation service organizations. Special attention will be directed to the nature and methods of communication and marketing strategies, teamwork and collaboration with regard to the marketing team and client groups, and corporate and social responsibility theories.

AHSC 5P19

Consumer Behaviour in Recreation, Leisure, and Sport

Comprehensive analysis of the consumers of sport, recreation, and leisure, and the behaviours dictating their consumption of sport, recreation, and leisure-related goods and services.

AHSC 5P29

Leisure Education

(Also offered as EDUC 5P29)

The concept and application of leisure education with emphasis on "education for leisure" in the schools. Special consideration is to be given to the development of integrated and interdisciplinary units of instruction in leisure education and lifestyle planning, and the application of leisure research in education as it relates to Canada and other countries.

AHSC 5P97

Advanced Regulation of Fuel Metabolism

Physiological approach to understanding the integration of substrate supply to skeletal muscle and energy production by muscle cells during exercise of different intensities. Examination and critical review of the current research in human metabolic regulation.

AHSC 5P98

Electromyographic Kinesiology

Biological components of volitional movement in humans. Sensorimotor evoked potentials, and the relationship between muscle force and the electrical activity produced by the muscle. Theory and technology of electromyography are used to describe and quantify the relationship between neuromuscular input and mechanical output.

AHSC 5V20-5V59

Selected Research Topics

Focuses on a specific research problem or issue. Topic(s) to be negotiated on a small group basis reflecting the research interests of faculty members.

AHSC 5V60-5V69

Directed Study

Directed intensive and individual project in a substantive area to be chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor.

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