Fall 2026 - BPK 142 D100
Introduction to Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology (3)
Class Number: 6292
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Jim Carter
carter@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
One of Grade 12 Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry or Physics with a grade of B or better; or one of BPK 105, BPK 110, BPK 143, BISC 100, BISC 113 or HSCI 100 with a grade of C or better.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Survey of theories and laboratory procedures for assessing human health status and physical performance, including biomechanics, body composition, development, environmental physiology, ergonomics, exercise physiology and motor learning. Functional anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, skeletal and skeletal muscle systems in relation to physical activity are explored.
COURSE DETAILS:
The objective of BPK 142 is to introduce key topics found in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology. In this course, you will learn basic theory and be introduced to common laboratory techniques used in the field. The course includes two hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory session per week.
Because laboratory equipment is limited, students must attend the lab section for which they are officially registered.
Laboratory sessions will begin on September 9 in K8650.
The laboratory manual is essential and can be downloaded from the BPK142 Canvas site..
Lecture Schedule
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Week # |
Date |
Day |
Topic |
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1
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Sept 8 |
Tuesday Online |
Course Introduction Osteology & Arthrology |
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2
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Sept 15 |
Tuesday 8:30-10:20am |
Body Composition
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3
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Sept 22 |
Tuesday 8:30-10:20am |
Growth and Development Evaluation of Physical Fitness |
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4 |
Sept 29 |
Tuesday |
Skeletal Muscle
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5 |
Oct 6 |
Tuesday |
Muscular Strength
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6 |
Oct 13 |
Tuesday |
Biomechanics Midterm Review |
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7 |
Oct 20 |
Tuesday |
LECTURE MIDTERM EXAM LABORATORY MIDTERM EXAM |
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8 |
Oct 27 |
Tuesday |
Neural Control of Movement Neural Control of Movement |
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9 |
Nov 3 |
Tuesday |
Circulatory System Respiratory System |
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10 |
Nov 10 |
Tuesday |
Blood Flow and Gas Transport Maximal Aerobic Power |
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11 |
Nov 17 |
Tuesday |
Motor Learning Ergonomics |
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12 |
Nov 24 |
Tuesday |
Environmental Physiology – Cold Stress - Underwater Physiology |
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13 |
Dec 1 |
Tuesday |
Environmental Physiology – Altitude and Performance / Review |
Laboratory Schedule
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WEEK # |
DATE |
LABORATORY TOPIC |
Units From Lab Manual
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1 |
Sept 9 - 11 |
Osteology & Torso Anatomy |
1,2 |
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2 |
Sept 16 - 18 |
Anthropometry Body Composition Analysis (2.0%) |
3 4 |
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3 |
Sept 23 - 25 |
Arthrology Flexibility Testing (1.5%) |
5,6,7 8 |
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4 |
Sept 30 – Oct 2 |
Muscle Anatomy and Movement Analysis (1.5%) |
9 |
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5 |
Oct 7 - 9 |
Measurement of Strength, Power & Muscular Endurance, Force-Velocity Relationships (2.0%) |
10,11,12 |
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6 |
Oct 14 - 16 |
Levers Experiment (1.5%) Centre of Gravity Gait Analysis Cardio-respiratory Anatomy |
13 14 15 16 |
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7 |
Oct 21 - 23 |
NO LABS THIS WEEK, Midterm exams |
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8 |
Oct 28 – 30 |
Reflex Actions and Nervous System Anatomy Performance Curves (1.5%) Knowledge of Results Experiment Negative and Bilateral Transfer Experiment |
20 21 21 21 |
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9 |
Nov 4 - 6 |
Cardiovascular Responses to Sub-maximum Exercise (1.5%) |
18
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10 |
Nov 11 - 13 |
Library Resources and Search Skills - Assignment (2.0%) (due on March 27) |
Modules on Canvas |
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11 |
Nov 18 – 20 |
Maximum Oxygen Uptake (1.5%) |
19 |
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12 |
Nov 25 – 27 |
REVIEW SESSION |
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13 |
Dec 2 - 4 |
ANATOMY EXAM |
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The BPK 142 lab is in room K8650.
Grading
- 9 Pre-Lab Quizzes 5%
- Lecture quizzes 5%
- Experiment Summary Sheets 15%
- Midterm Lecture/lab Exam(Week 7) 25%
- Final Anatomy Exam(Week 13) 10%
- Final Lecture/lab Exam(Exam Period) 40%
NOTES:
Experiment Summary Sheets
- Experiment Summary Sheets are required for most labs in this course.
Before leaving the lab, make sure you have collected and written downall required data. If a summary sheet is due the following week, it must be handed in at the beginning of your lab session. Late submissions will receive a 20% penalty per day late. - You may only submit data for labs that you actually attended.
If you miss a labwithout prior permission from your TA and a valid medical note, you will receive a grade of zero for that lab.
Due to limited time, staff, and equipment, make-up labs are not allowed.
If you have a legitimate reason for missing a lab, you must discuss it in advance with your TA or instructor. Email your TA ahead of time if you are unable to attend. - You must attend the lab section you are registered in.
If unavoidable circumstances prevent you from attending your regular lab in a given week, you must getpermission from your TA before attending a different lab section.
Pre-Lab Quizzes
At 30 minutes past the hour at the start of each lab, there will be a short quiz (5 questions).
These quizzes will be completed on Canvas so you will need an electronic device to log into the BPK 142 Canvas site and answer the multiple-choice questions. The quiz will cover the required readings for that lab, as listed in the lab schedule.
If you arrive late to the lab, you will miss the quiz and receive a score of 0 for the quiz..
Midterm Lecture / Lab Exam
Date - Tuesday, Oct 20 from 8:30 to 10:20 am in TBA
Format: ~70 marks, short answer questions (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, short answer).
Lecture questions: Lecture material covered in weeks 1- 6 (end of the Biomechanics lecture).
Lab questions: Lab material from Units 1 to 15.
Lab exam questions will come from the following categories:
- a) Anatomy: 6 muscles , 5 bones
- b) Procedure questions: anthropometry, flexibility, biomechanics and muscle testing
- b) Calculations - from biomechanics lab (described in "Laboratory Review Questions-Part 1").
- c) Movement analysis question - a diagram of a movement will be given and you must analyze all of the joint actions and identify the movement and muscles (prime movers) involved.
- d) Other questions from "Laboratory Review Questions - Part 1".
Percent contribution to final grade - 25%
Final Laboratory Anatomy Exam
Anatomy exam in Week 13 (Dec 2 - 4) - You will be tested on all of the anatomy that was covered in the laboratory sessions. The anatomy exam will take place during your regular lab period. During the anatomy lab exam, you will be shown clear images of anatomical structures or movements, and you will be asked to write the correct name on an answer sheet.
Percent contribution to final grade - 10%
Final Lecture / Lab Exam
Date – Dec ?, TBA (final exam period).-
This will be designed as a two hour exam.
Format: ~ 80 – 100 marks consisting of short answer questions (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, short answer).
Lecture questions: Lecture material covered in weeks 8-13 (Neural Control of Movement to Environmental Physiology). You are not responsible for lecture material prior to Week 8 for the final lecture exam.
Lab questions: Lab material from Units 18 to 21 and the Library lab.
Lab exam questions will come from the following categories:
- a) Procedure questions: Detailed description of how to measure - blood pressure, Astrand Test, maximum oxygen uptake test
- b) Movement analysis question - a diagram of a movement will be given and you must analyze all of the joint actions and identify the movement and muscles (prime movers) involved.
- c) Other questions from "Laboratory Review Questions - Part II".
Percent contribution to final grade - 40%
GENERAL LABORATORY INSTRUCTIONS
- Arrive on time and ready to work.
The lab doors will open20 minutes past the hour. Please be ready to begin when the session starts. - Pre-lab quiz and equipment overview.
Each lab will begin with ashort pre-lab quiz on Canvas, followed by a demonstration of any new or unfamiliar equipment. - What to wear.
Unless told otherwise, come dressed ingym clothing (T-shirt, shorts, and running shoes). For some experiments, participants will be selected one week in advance so they can arrive properly prepared. - Equipment care.
Handle all equipment carefully. If anything is damaged,inform your TA immediately so it can be repaired or replaced. - Clean up and respect lab materials.
Return all equipment toits original location, clean and ready for use. Do not remove any equipment, textbooks, or lab manuals from the lab. - Attendance and missed labs.
Due to limited time, staff, and equipment,make-up labs are not permitted. If you have a legitimate reason for missing or not fully participating in a lab, you must discuss it in advance with your TA or instructor. Email your TA ahead of time if you cannot attend. - Attend your registered lab section.
You must attend the lab section you are registered in. If unavoidable circumstances prevent you from attending your regular lab in a given week, you must receivepermission from your TA before attending a different lab section.
REQUIREMENTS:
Prerequisite: Recommended: Grade 11 Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students with credit for BPK 142 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Asmundson, R.C., Carter, J., Walsh, M. and Ward, R., BPK 142 – Introduction to Kinesiology Laboratory Manual. Thirteenth Edition. Simon Fraser University, 2020
Department Undergraduate Notes:
It is the responsibility of the student to keep their BPK course outlines if they plan on furthering their education.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.
To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit:
- SFU’s Academic Integrity Policy: S10-01 Policy
- SFU’s Academic Integrity website, which includes helpful videos and tips in plain language: Academic Integrity at SFU
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.