School of Kinesiology & Health Science

Ira Jacobs, DrMedSc Professor & Chair School of Kinesiology & Health Science

What is Kinesiology? Multi-disciplinary studies of the biological, behavioural and social aspects of the spectrum of human physical activity: e.g. inactivity through to competitive sports

School History 1964 Bryce Taylor hired to create physical education department 1967 First entering class Department of Physical Education and Athletics formed Bryce Taylor, Chair (1964-1981) 1971 First graduating class School of Kinesiology and Health Science

1976 Exercise and Sport Science Graduate Program started M.A. and M.Sc. 1985 Renamed Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics Stu Robbins, Chair (1981-1986; 1989-1995; 1996-1997) 1992 Graduate Program renamed Exercise and Health Science School of Kinesiology and Health Science

1994 Renamed School of Physical Education Undergraduate Program renamed Kinesiology and Health Science Carol Wilson, Acting Chair (1995-1996) 1999 Renamed School of Kinesiology and Health Science Roger Kelton, Chair (1997-2007) 2006 One of Founding Units of: Faculty of Health First two Ph.D. students graduate School of Kinesiology and Health Science

Academic Programs Undergraduate (Honours only) BA, BSc Graduate Thesis: MSc, MA, PhD Coursework: Master of Fitness Science MA (Athletic Therapy) School of Kinesiology and Health Science

# of Kinesiology & Health Science 3,000 Majors 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 NOV 2000 NOV 2001 NOV 2002 NOV 2003 NOV 2004 NOV 2005 NOV 2006 NOV 2007 NOV 2008 Preliminary NOV 2009 Kinesology 1,605 1,537 1,671 2,036 2,267 2,464 2,773 2,709 2,667 2,741 November 1 Actuals

# BA & BSc 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 0 Nov-00 Nov-01 Nov-02 Nov-03 Nov-04 Nov-05 Nov-06 NOV 2007 NOV 2008 Preliminary NOV 2009 Honours BA 1,106 1,045 1,134 1,197 1,337 1,400 1,594 1,483 1438 1,440 Honours BSc 499 492 537 839 930 1,064 1,179 1,226 1,229 1,301 November 1 Actuals

KINE FCEs By Year & Level 100.0 # of sections in FCEs 80.0 60.0 40.0 20.0 0.0 2007-08 (actual) 2008-09 (actual) 2009-10 (prelim.) 1000 4.0 4.0 4.0 2000 8.5 8.5 8.5 3000 28.5 25.0 20.0 4000 43.0 49.0 45.0 All Levels 84.0 86.5 77.5 Year/Course Level

3000 2500 2000 Students 10-year Graduate Student Enrolment vs Graduate Faculty Complement Years 10-year Student Enrolment vs Faculty Complement 250 200 150 100 50 1500 1000 500 0 120 100 Students 80 60 250 200 150 100 40 50 20 0 Faculty Complement 0 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 2000-01 0 1999-00 1998-99 1997-98 Faculty Complement 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 2000-01 1999-00 1998-99 1997-98 1996-97 Years School of Kinesiology and Health Science

Faculty Complement: 2009/10 Professor 4 Associate Professor 16 Assistant Professor 14 Senior Lecturer 4 Associate Lecturer 4 42 Part-time Faculty: 49 School of Kinesiology and Health Science

KINE Average Section Size 600.0 500.0 400.0 300.0 200.0 100.0 0.0 2007-08 (actual) 2008-09 (actual) 2009-10 (prelim.) 1000 455.5 478.0 436.3 2000 206.9 207.9 244.3 3000 89.7 88.0 116.3 4000 41.8 37.3 40.7 All Levels 94.4 89.1 102.9

Teaching & Research Laboratories Bethune College Stong College Farquharson Life Sciences Building Lumbers Building Chemistry Building Tait McKenzie Building Vanier College Computer Science & Engineering Behavioural Science Building Petrie Science & Engineering Sherman Health Science Research Building

Why is Kinesiology So Popular?

Core Courses Sociocultural perspectives in kinesiology Fitness & health Human physiology I Human anatomy Research methods in kinesiology Analysis of data in kinesiology Plus: Psychology of physical activity & health Human physiology II Skilled performance & motor learning Biomechanical analysis in human movement Exercise physiology Human nutrition General education courses Advanced electives Practica in kinesiology

Kinesiology & Health Science Career Paths Regulated health professions (with further education) Medicine, OT, PT, Chiropractic, Kinesiologist Teaching & Education Government: municipal, provincial, federal community centres, Parks & Recreation Health promotion : policy, public health Sport or Physical Activity Program Management Fitness or health-related industries Graduate degrees in Kinesiology & Health Science Research

Career Plans Teacher Health Practitioner Fitness Professional Coach Kinesiologist Entrepreneur Administrator Researcher Other 0 10 20 30 40 50 % of Respondents (based on task force survey)

Honours BA or Honours BSc 120 credits and generally 4 years for both 12 core mandatory Kinesiology courses the same Additional electives determine if it is Hon BA or Hon BSc

Undergraduate Program Physical Activity Practica (PKIN s) 8 PKIN courses required most are 2 credit: 2 hours/week non-fee graded not part of GPA above 120 credit Honours program must take minimum 1 course in each of: aquatics team games/sports individual/dual sports dance/gymnastics track and field emergency care

Graduate Program Specialization Areas: Integrative Physiology Neuroscience Health and Fitness Behaviours

700 600 Differences in a functional network for eye-hand coordination in females versus males 500 400 300 200 600 500 400 300 200 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 control patient Degradation of eye-hand coordination in early stage Alzheimer s patients 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Single cell activity fmri Basic mechanisms for the control of object interaction psychophysics Measurement of movement kinematics and dynamics Sex- and experience-related differences in skilled performance (elite vs non-elite athletes)

Capillaries Muscle fibre 6 Muscle cell Lipid synthesis and import 8 I mtdna replication transcription II 1 Exercise signals Cross-section of skeletal muscle, labelled with a protein that outlines muscle cells and capillaries. More capillaries surrounding muscle fibres means better muscle endurance and Myonucleus improved health What determines the number of capillaries around muscle fibres, and how can we increase this number? DNA Mitochondria III 7 Assembly mrna IV ADP Protein H+ V 2 Transcription ADP Matrix 4 5 3 mrna stability Translation Protein import

Professors Research Expertise: An Overview Neural control of skeletal muscle and motor activity Role of cell cycle in muscle and breast cancer development Vascular angiogenesis in exercise and disease Skeletal and cardiac muscle biochemistry Exercise and stress effects in diabetes Neuroimaging and motor control rehabilitation Biomechanics of human injury and rehabilitation Epidemiology and prevention of childhood injuries Physical activity patterns across the lifespan Fitness assessments of various population groups Behavioural cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation Health behaviour change in prevention and treatment of chronic disease

Professors Research Expertise (cont d) Adipokines contribution to carbohydrate and Lipid metabolism and insulin resistance Muscle stem cell development in exercise and disease Spatial perception Repetitive strain injury Psychological factors in sport injuries Epidemiology of chronic diseases Eating disorders Chronic pain and health Race and gender in sport and society Vaccine programs in developing countries Physical activity and successful aging Autism biomarkers Nutritional supplements & performance Exercise pharmacology

York s School of Kinesiology & Health Science Canada s leading academic centre for knowledge creation, integration & dissemination about physical activity and its importance for human health, health science, & society.

Vision Roadmap 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A Innovative Research B C A Inspiring Students B C A Leadership B C A Managing Ourselves B C A B C A B C A B C A B C Canada s leading academic centre for knowledge creation, integration & dissemination about physical activity & its importance for human health, health science & society.

Innovative Research Canada s leading academic centre for knowledge creation, integration and dissemination about Physical Activity and its importance for human health, health science and society. Indicators Strategy Decision Identification A Traditional indicators of external credibility: -Funding -Appointments & distinctions for our faculty members -Public interest -Industry interest -Donor interest B Quality of grad students & post docs Funding Collaboration Industry interest Public Interest Distinctions for our faculty members Use central graduate student funding support to prioritize areas of support Collaborative proposals encouraged or not? Is the association with Sport & Rec +ve, -ve, neutral? What areas? When? C Impact of the research Seek and support interdisciplinary research Encourage university to establish incentives for inter-departmental and inter-faculty collaboration Become better informed about what others are doing outside of the School Incentives for interdisciplinary research?

Inspiring Students Canada s leading academic centre for knowledge creation, integration and dissemination about Physical Activity and its importance for human health, health science and society. Indicators Strategy Identification of Potential Decisions A Level of satisfaction of students Extent of student engagement Student retention rates B Attracting 101s with higher GPA upon entry C Numbers continuing to post-graduate education in related field Subsequent career choice Surveys: -Exit surveys for undergrad & grad students -In-program surveys (annual but rotating among programs) -NSSE data Provide opportunities for engagement Engender pride in the program Access data to compare our incoming students with: other York departments & other universities Integration of undergrad & grad program themes Surveys Student co-authors Travel grants for conference attendance (graduate & undergraduate) Current certificates appropriate & adequate? Core + concentrations? Evaluate role and nature of PKINs and whether concentrations should require varying types & total PKIN credits

Leadership Canada s leading academic centre for knowledge creation, integration and dissemination about Physical Activity and its importance for human health, health science and society. Indicator Strategy Identification of Potential Decisions A People in positions of leadership B Academic recognition Target specific organizations / activities External: granting agencies, prof & int l orgs, gov t advisory groups Internal to York: administrative, faculty, staff & student orgs Meet CCUPEKA accreditation norms Ontario College of Kinesiology Attract 101s with higher entry GPA Which ones? Who? Go for accreditation? Ensure graduates have opportunity to meet academic requirements for OCK certification C Traditional indicators of academic & research leadership D Knowledge Transfer School involvement in conference organization Media attention PR: media kits, OpEd pieces Develop a knowledge integration strategy Participate in professional, gov t & int l orgs Public presentations, workshops, conferences How? What? Who? When? External relationships: which ones?

Managing Ourselves Canada s leading academic centre for knowledge creation, integration and dissemination about Physical Activity and its importance for human health, health science and society. Indicator Strategy Identification of Potential Decisions A Level of satisfaction with services & support Requirements analysis Supports and gives priority to achieving School Vision Adjust staffing levels? Adjust job descriptions Balance of support & academic positions? Performance reviews B Satisfaction with governance structures C Satisfaction with T&P criteria D Improved level of engagement and sense of ownership of School s future Review governance Supports and gives priority to achieving School Vision Core committee to review and recommend to Council Supports and gives priority to achieving School Vision Internal communications: Supports and gives priority to achieving School Vision Depts within the School (tied to academic streams )? Leadership training for faculty, staff, & students Increase involvement of KAHSO # of committees? Membership? Discipline-related criteria Regular synopsis reports posted by UPD, GPD, Director Sport & Rec, Chair Association or dissociation of academic and Sport & Rec program

09/10 Operational Priorities Lead continuing implementation of the School s 4-year Vision Implementation Plan (VIP). Seek, prepare for, and undergo the accreditation review process of our Specialized Honours BA and Honours BSc degrees by the Canadian Council of University Physical Education & Kinesiology Administrators (CCUPEKA). Complete a review of current undergraduate certificate offerings and make recommendations to either maintain status quo or change. Complete a review of Information Technology Support to the School with a view to improving efficiencies and effectiveness. Complete a review and make recommendations about the organizational / administrative relationship of the School with the university-wide Sport & Recreation program.