Sessional Lecturer - KPE- Adapted Physical Activity

Sessional Lecturer - KPE
334H - Adapted Physical Activity

Date Posted: 02/23/2026

Req : 47047

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course Code: KPE
334H - Adapted Physical Activity

Course description: This course combines theory and practice to introduce students to an integrated, biopsychosocial approach to physical activity participation for persons with disabilities. Students will be introduced to fundamental principles and theories in the field of adapted physical activity. Students will learn about a broad range of abilities and will be introduced to ways of providing physical activity opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Students will be given opportunity for learning of different physical activities developed for specific populations through in-class discussions, tutorials, assignments, and readings.

Estimated TA support: 3 TA @ 70 hrs = 210 hrs

Estimated course enrolment: 140

• Lec:
  Mon 13:00-15:00
• Lec:
  Wed 13:00-15:00
• Plus 1 hour ASYNC Online Prep
• P:
  Tue 16:00-17:00
• P:
  Tue 17:00-18:00
• P:
  Tue 15:00 – 16:00

Sessional dates of appointment: May 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026

Appointment percentage: 0.5 FCE

• Sessional Lecturer I - $9,820.70
• Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term - $10,510.04
• Sessional Lecturer II - $10,510.04
• Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term - $10,760.28
• Sessional Lecturer III - $10,760.28
• Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term - $11,030.35

Minimum Qualifications: PhD preferred in a relevant area, or combination of relevant expertise and experience. Teaching experience in college or university setting is an asset.

Description of duties: All duties associated with the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration, and marking of assignments, tests, and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising TAs assigned to the course, if applicable. This course will be taught in a hybrid format.

Application Procedure: Please submit your Cover Letter and CV via:

Closing Date: 03/16/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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