KIN8125H1: Clinical Assessment of Movement Capacity

Course Code: KIN
8125H1:
Clinical Assessment of Movement Capacity

Course description:
Kinesiologists typically assess individuals’ movement capacity using observations of their ability to execute whole-body, functional movement patterns. When someone is unable to perform such movements, or performs them in undesirable ways, there are multiple possibilities as to why this is the case. In this course, we consider the underlying components of movement capacity, and potential causes of incapacity including neuro-musculo-skeletal health disorders.

Students learn about the process of clinical reasoning that links manifestations of movement incapacity to potential underlying causes, and develop skills related to the techniques of assessment that underlie that reasoning. A mixture of lectures and practical laboratories will be used to aid in the development of knowledge and skills related to clinical assessment.

Estimated TA support: 0

Estimated course enrolment: 40

Class schedule:
Wednesdays 9:00am - noon;
Tutorials:
Thur. 1:00-2:30pm, Thur 2:30-4:00pm

Sessional dates of appointment:
September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 Appointment percentage: 70 hours

Salary: $55.25 plus 4% vacation pay

Location:

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

• Exercise professional with experience teaching practical, activity-oriented classes
• Skill in assessing movement patterns, designing exercise programs and coaching clients required
• The candidate should be comfortable coaching small and large group exercise sessions
• A master-level degree and/or experience in teaching a similar course preferred

• 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 an in-person format

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