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OFFICE OF THE
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Faculty of Applied Sciences (SCUS 09-01bi
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February 12. 2009
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Action undertaken by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies at its
meeting of February 5, 2009, gives rise to the following recommendation:
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Motion:
That Senate approve the new Concentration in Exercise and Nutrition in Health
and Disease in the Major Program in Kinesiology.
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY ?
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Curriculum for new Kinesiology Concentration to be Offered
at the Surrey Campus - Exercise and Nutrition in Health and
Disease
Rationale
A new Kinesiology concentration entitled
Exercise and Nutrition in Health and Disease
was created at the request of Dr. Mike Plischke, the Dean of the Faculty of Science. This
new concentration was unanimously approved at the November Kinesiology School
meeting, and is planned to start at the Surrey campus in the Fall semester, 2009.
High impact/high prevalence chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes
and hypertension are increasing in British Columbia. In 2000/01, 36% of the adult
population had a chronic condition, rising to 68% at 65 plus years. Health care costs are
significantly burdened: chronic disease patients use twice the health resources of the
average adult. Quality of life for patients with these chronic diseases is diminished.
Chronic conditions contribute to cardiovascular disease mortality, BC's leading cause of
death. BC's predicament is double-edged: 1. The prevalence of chronic diseases will
dramatically increase due to the increasingly ageing population and 2. With the
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increasing prevalence of obesity, chronic lifestyle diseases are frequently appearing in
younger populations. For the first time in modem history, children are likely to have a
shorter life expectancy than their parents. Health care strategies must move from "sick-
care" to "preventive health care". Instead of focusing on treating individuals when they
are sick, our children, and the general population, must be kept healthy through chronic
disease prevention approaches. Otherwise, the projected obesity/diabetes epidemic alone
will overwhelm the health care system. New healthcare professionals need to be trained
in this area in order to not only meet the increased demand in the traditional healthcare
system, but also to approach the problem in an entirely new and more efficient way.
This new Kinesiology concentration builds on the basic sciences (biology, chemistry,
molecular biology, mathematics, physics, and statistics) as applied to nutrition, exercise
and metabolism. A strong "practical-application" focuses on chronic disease prevention
and early detection; nutrition/exercise programs to prevent chronic diseases; and
nutrition/exercise programs for individuals with chronic diseases. A key new cornerstone
to their training that kinesiologists have traditionally lacked is the concept of health
behaviour change. There are several theories, all rooted in the social sciences, that have
been shown to impact decisions and actions in people navigating the challenges of
maintaining healthy lifestyle habits. This theme, along with measures to increase student
retention and educational effectiveness, will be threaded throughout the curriculum. Six
new courses have been created in the areas of nutrition, exercise prescription, and clinical
exercise physiology, all of which will be offered at the Surrey campus. In order to learn
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these concepts most effectively, students will be strongly recommended to engage in a
co-operative education option. Participants can work with community health initiatives
and clinical programs in Surrey and Langley. SFU Surrey is conveniently situated close
to both the Fraser Health Authority and Surrey Memorial Hospital. A complement of
lecturers and research faculty with strong links to the Fraser Health Authority and Surrey
Memorial Hospital will be included.
This program is unique to BC, and offers strong potential for undergraduate success in a
multidisciplinary research environment designed to focus on human health in the context
of their families, work environments, and communities. We aim to engage diverse ethnic
communities (i.e.: Aboriginal, South Asian) to optimize program planning, co-op
opportunities and research initiatives in order to fully capitalize upon the rich cultural
heritage that is just one of the many strengths of the Surrey campus.
The Exercise and Nutrition in Health and Disease concentration will provide a rich
learning environment and lead to many career opportunities for graduates. They will be
specifically trained in the areas of nutritional counseling, behavioural counseling,
exercise testing, prescription, and programming for individuals at risk of developing
chronic diseases and those living with the challenges of certain prevalent conditions such
as diabetes and obesity. Graduates will also be prepared to enter professional and
graduate school programs.
In addition to fulfilling the requirements for a BSc with a Kinesiology major, being able
to use the title of "Nutritionist" in British Columbia, and fulfilling the requirements for
the Certificate in Health and Fitness Studies, students will also be eligible (if they have
obtained the requisite number of hours of practical experience) to obtain certifications
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The Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology
(http:I/www.csep.ca )
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Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Exercise Physiologist
The American College of Sports Medicine
(http://www.acsm.org )
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Certified Personal Trainer
- Health/Fitness Instructor
The Canadian Diabetes Association (http://www.cdecb.ca/)
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Certified Diabetes Educator
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Curriculum
NOTE: New courses are highlighted in bold and starred
Lower Division Requirements (59 credit hours)
BISC 101-4 General Biology - Breadth-Science
CHEM 121-4 - General Chemistry & Laboratory I - Q course, Breadth-Science
CHEM 122-2 - General Chemistry II- Q course
CHEM 281-4 - Organic Chemistry I & Laboratory - Q course
ENGL 199-3 - Introduction to University Writing - W course
KIN 110-3 - Human Nutrition: Current Issues
KIN 140-3 - Contemporary Health Issues
KIN 142-3 - Introduction to Kinesiology
KIN 143-3 - Exercise: Health and Performance
KIN 201-3 - Biomechanics
KIN 205-3 - Introduction to Human Physiology
KIN 207-3 - Information Processing in Human Motor Systems
KIN 212-3 - Food and Society
MATH 154-3 - Calculus I for the Biological Sciences - Q course
MATH
155-3 -
Calculus II for the Biological Sciences - Q course
*B 201-3 - Biochemistry of the Cell
PHYS 101-3 - Physics for the Life Sciences 1 - Q course, Breadth-Science
PHYS 102-3 - Physics for the Life Sciences II - Q course, Breadth-Science
STAT 201-3 - Statistics for the Life Sciences - Q course
University requirement: 6 credit hours of humanities PLUS 6 credit hours of social
sciences in addition to the above requirements
(all of which must be designated as
breadth courses).
Current total of specified lower division credits = 71.
Upper Division Requirements (40 credit hours)
KIN 304-3 - Inquiry & Measurement in Kinesiology
KIN 305-3 - Human Physiology I
KIN 306-3 - Human Physiology II
*KIN 313-3 - Nutrition and the Life Cycle
*K[N 314-3 - Nutrition and Chronic Disease
KIN 324-4 - Principles of Human Anatomy
KIN 340-3 - Active Health: Behaviour & Promotion
KIN 343-3 - Active Health: Assessment and Programming
*J(JN 3443 - Exercise Prescription
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405-3 -
Clinical Exercise Physiology I: Cardiopulmonary and Metabolic
Disorders
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*K[ 406-3 - Clinical Exercise Physiology II: Musculoskeletal and Neuromuscular
Disorders
KIN 407-3 - Human Physiology Laboratory
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417-3 - Obesity, Adlipocyte Function and Weight Control
Students must also complete two courses from the following list of courses: (6 credit
hours)
KIN 312-3 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
KIN 375-3 - Human Growth and Development
KIN 444-3 - Cardiac disease: prevention and rehabilitation
KIN 445-3: - Advanced Cardiac Rehabilitation
KIN 461-3 - Physiological Aspects of Aging
KIN 496-3 - Directed Study I
KIN 498-3 - Directed Study II
GERO 302-3- Health Promotion and Aging
GERO 404-3 - Health and illness in Later Life
GERO 420-4 - Sociology of Aging
GEOG 386-4 Geography, Health and Health Care
HSCI 301-3 Foundations of Health Promotion and Health Communication
HSCI 303-3 Perspectives on Behavioural Risks
HSCI 305-3 The Canadian Health Care System
HSCI 401-3 Health Promotion: Individuals and Communities
HSCI 403-3 Health and the Built Environment
SA 417-4 - Contemporary Issues in Medical Sociology
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* new course approved at SCUS Jan
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2009
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