Sep 27, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Kinesiology

  
  • KIN 134 - Beginning Golf

    1 hr.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Theoretical concepts and laboratory experience in development of fundamental golf skill techniques and competitive strategies.
  
  • KIN 135 - Beginning Yoga

    1 hr.
    Theoretical concepts and laboratory experience in development of strength and flexibility through yoga exercise.
  
  • KIN 136 - Bowling

    1 hr.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Theoretical concepts and laboratory experience in development of fundamental bowling skill techniques and competitive strategies.
  
  • KIN 137 - Intermediate Golf

    1 hr.
    Golf techniques and game strategies for the more experienced player.
  
  • KIN 140 - Bicycling

    1 hr.
    Theoretical concepts and laboratory experience in development of skill techniques and training in bicycling.
  
  • KIN 141 - Beginning Tennis

    1 hr.
    Theoretical concepts and laboratory experience in development of fundamental tennis skill techniques and competitive strategies.
  
  • KIN 142 - Intermediate Tennis

    1 hr.
    Tennis techniques and development of game strategies for the more experienced player.
  
  • KIN 143 - In-Line Skating

    1 hr.
    Introduction to in-line skating with an emphasis on basic skating technique and safe participation.
  
  • KIN 145 - Developmental Skills I

    1 hr.
    Skill development in movement concepts; Physical education licensure and dual degree (PE/SCE) majors or PE minors only.
  
  • KIN 146 - Developmental Skills II

    1 hr.
    Skill development in net games; Physical education licensure and dual degree (PE/SCE) majors or PE minors only.
  
  • KIN 147 - Developmental Skills III

    1 hr.
    Skill development in invasion games; Physical education licensure and dual degree (PE/SCE) majors or PE minors only.
  
  • KIN 148 - Developmental Skills IV

    1 hr.
    Skill development in lifetime activities; Physical education licensure and dual degree (PE/SCE) majors or PE minors only.
  
  • KIN 160 - Beginning Swimming

    1 hr.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Theoretical bases and laboratory experiences in fundamental swimming techniques and assistive rescue skills.
  
  • KIN 163 - Aquatic Aerobics

    1 hr.
    Theoretical bases and laboratory experiences in physical conditioning techniques in the aquatic environment.
  
  • KIN 164 - Lifeguard Training

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Lifeguard techniques for pool, beach, waterfront. ARC Lifeguard Training Certification.
  
  • KIN 165 - Lifeguard Training Instructor

    2 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Corequisite(s): KIN 164  or instructor approval. Teaching lifeguard techniques. ARC Lifeguard Training Instructor Certification.
  
  • KIN 170 - Beginning Karate

    1 hr.
    Theoretical concepts and laboratory experiences in development of fundamental karate/self-defense skill techniques.
  
  • KIN 175 - Intermediate Karate

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): KIN 170  or permission of instructor. Advanced self-defense techniques and development of basic karate competition strategies.
  
  • KIN 181 - Beginning Social Dance

    1 hr.
    Basic rhythmical concepts of social dance introduced. Emphasis on development of popular ballroom techniques.
  
  • KIN 183 - Pioneering

    1 hr.
    Orienteering and conservation skills in a recreational outdoor environment.
  
  • KIN 184 - Canoeing

    1 hr.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Theoretical concepts and laboratory experience in development of fundamental canoeing techniques. Boat trip safety emphasized.
  
  • KIN 185 - Family Camping

    1 hr.
    Outdoor camping skills.
  
  • KIN 194 - Group Exercise Instructor Preparation

    3 hrs.
    Course will prepare individuals to lead and conduct group exercise programs in aerobics and cardio fitness activities.
  
  • KIN 202 - Introduction to Exercise Science

    1 hr.
    Introduction to the disciplines within exercise science including the historical background, terminology, professional preparation and careers.
  
  • KIN 203 - SKN Academic Success & Student Support

    1 hr.
    Focuses on developing strategies associated with creating academic success as a kinesiology or nutrition major, such as time management, goal setting, test-taking skills and APA style.
  
  • KIN 204 - Introduction to Sport Coaching

    3 hrs.
    Freshmen/sophomores only or upon permission of instructor. An overview of the history, foundation, technology and career opportunities in sport coaching.
  
  • KIN 205L - Dynamic Fitness

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): KIN 105 . This course is designed to develop positive physical fitness practices for both short-term and long-term benefits. Self-assessment and program prescription will be emphasized.
  
  • KIN 209 - Varsity Athletics

    1 hr.
    Enrollment contingent upon current participation on a recognized varsity athletic team; pass/fail basis only; course may be repeated; permission of director of the school required.
  
  • KIN 220 - Introduction to Kinesiology

    3 hrs.
    Survey of the historical and philosophical foundations of kinesiology and the sub-disciplines as they relate to professional practice
  
  • KIN 273 - Taping and Wrapping for Coaches

    2 hrs.
    A specialized course designed to teach coaching students proper procedures for taping and wrapping of sports related injuries.
  
  • KIN 280 - Advanced S.C.U.B.A.

    2 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): HPR 300 or permission of instructor. An opportunity to gain safe enjoyable experiences using advanced diving skills under controlled conditions.
  
  • KIN 284 - Creative Rhythms

    3 hrs.
    Physical education majors only. Skills in basic fundamental patterns, ethnic dance. Emphasis on instructional strategies in teaching rhythmical activities.
  
  • KIN 301 - Kinesiology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in BSC 250 , BSC 250L . Analysis of the structural/functional aspects of human movement.
  
  • KIN 302 - Exercise Testing and Prescription

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in KIN 308 ; School of Kinesiology and Nutrition majors and minors only. This course addresses the guidelines for testing and evaluation of physical fitness and for interpretation of fitness data from which safe and effective exercise prescriptions are designed.
  
  • KIN 303 - Evaluation in Kinesiology

    3 hrs.
    Administration and interpretation of evaluative techniques in kinesiology.
  
  • KIN 304 - Nutrition and Performance

    3 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in KIN 308  and NFS 362 ; School of Kinesiology and Nutrition majors and minors only. The analysis and synthesis of literature relative to nutrition and human performance.
  
  • KIN 305 - Adventure Training

    2 hrs.
    To develop student proficiency in land and water navigation, outdoor skills, and cooperative problem solving.
  
  • KIN 306 - Sport Pedagogy

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in KIN 204 ; School of Kinesiology and Nutrition majors and minors only. Corequisite(s): May be taken concurrently with one methods course. Pedagogical techniques of motor skill acquisition in competitive sport settings.
  
  • KIN 308 - Exercise Physiology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in BSC 250 , BSC 250L . A study of the physiological changes which occur in the body during muscular activity.
  
  • KIN 308L - Exercise Physiology Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in BSC 250 , BSC 250L . Corequisite(s): To be taken concurrently with KIN 308 .
  
  • KIN 310 - Pre-Internship in Exercise Science

    2 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Exercise Science majors only.  Preparation for the internship experience, which consists of observation and practice at potential exercise science internship sites, interviewing for intern positions, and writing the internship proposal; writing intensive course (WI).
  
  • KIN 312 - Sports Products

    3 hrs.
    Sports and high performance materials majors only. The study of materials technology as it relates to the design of sports equipment and the effects on sports medicine.
  
  • KIN 314 - Instructional Techniques in Team Sports

    3 hrs.
    Physical education K-12 teaching majors and minors only. Instructional decision-making process specific to basketball, soccer, speedball, volleyball and other selected team sports.
  
  • KIN 318 - Foundations of Teaching Physical Education

    3 hrs.
    Physical education history, instructional models, pedagogical strategies, and curriculum. Physical education and dual degree (PE/SCE) majors and physical education minors only.
  
  • KIN 320 - Preschool and Primary School Physical Education

    3 hrs.
    Physical education minors or elementary education majors or minors only. An introduction to objectives, methods and curriculum content of physical education for young children.
  
  • KIN 321 - Elementary Physical Education

    3 hrs.
    Philosophy, objectives, methods, and curriculum of elementary physical education. Physical education and dual degree (PE/SCE) majors and physical education minors only.
  
  • KIN 324 - Coaching Football

    3 hrs.
    Grade of C or better in KIN 306  or concurrent enrollment in KIN 306 . SCE majors, minors or dual degree students only. The study of individual techniques, game fundamentals, and strategies used in coaching football.
  
  • KIN 325 - Coaching Basketball

    3 hrs.
    Grade of C or better in KIN 306  or concurrent enrollment in KIN 306 . SCE majors, minors or dual degree students only. Fundamentals of coaching basketball techniques, game strategies and scouting.
  
  • KIN 326 - Instructional Techniques in Individual and Dual Sports

    3 hrs.
    Physical education K-12 teaching majors or minors only. Instructional decision-making process specific to racquet sports, golf and other selected individual and dual sports.
  
  • KIN 327 - Coaching Volleyball

    3 hrs.
    Grade of C or better in KIN 306  or concurrent enrollment in KIN 306 . SCE majors, minors or dual degree students only. Fundamentals of coaching volleyball as it relates to the selection of personnel, skill techniques and training.
  
  • KIN 328 - Coaching Softball

    3 hrs.
    Grade of C or better in KIN 306  or concurrent enrollment in KIN 306 . SCE majors, minors or dual degree students only. In-depth study of the sport of softball and how to apply game and practice knowledge in a coaching capacity to become an effective and efficient coach.
  
  • KIN 333 - Secondary Physical Education

    3 hrs.
    Philosophy, objectives, methods, and curriculum of middle school physical education. Physical education majors, dual degree (PS/SCE) majors and physical education minors only.
  
  • KIN 340 - Coaching Golf

    3 hrs.
    Grade of C or better in KIN 306  or concurrent enrollment in KIN 306  and KIN 134 . SCE majors, minors or dual degree students only. Theoretical concepts and laboratory experience in development of fundamental golf skill techniques and competitive strategies.
  
  • KIN 341 - Coaching Tennis

    3 hrs.
    Grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in  KIN 141  and KIN 306 . SCE majors, minors or dual degree students only. Theoretical concepts and laboratory experience in development of fundamental tennis skill techniques and competitive strategies.
  
  • KIN 360 - The Organization and Administration of Aquatics

    3 hrs.
    Community and school swimming programs, pool operation, maintenance and sanitation.
  
  • KIN 361 - Swimming for the Disabled

    1 hr.
    The development of techniques and activities in teaching the disabled to swim.
  
  • KIN 362 - Coaching Swimming and Diving

    3 hrs.
    KIN 306 . SCE majors or minors only. Fundamentals of coaching aquatic sport events, techniques, practice routines, and training.
  
  • KIN 363 - Emergency Water Safety

    2 hrs.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in swimming. American Red Cross Emergency Water Safety Certification awarded upon completion.
  
  • KIN 370 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

    3 hrs.
    Sport Coaching majors and minors or SC/K-12 PE dual degree majors only. Theory and practice of injury care and prevention for the coach.
  
  • KIN 377 - Social Foundations and Issues in Sports Coaching

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): SCE majors only; C or better in KIN 204  and SOC 101 . An exploration of the social, cultural, and philosophical issues that shape the sport environment and affect the role of the sport coach.
  
  • KIN 401 - Adapted Physical Education, Sport, and Activity

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): KIN and KT major only. Adaptations, modifications and instructional strategies to support individuals with disabilities in adapted physical education, sport, and activity.
  
  • KIN 402 - Exercise Physiology II

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in KIN 308 . Corequisite(s): KIN 402L .  A comprehensive review of bioenergetic, neuromuscular, neuroendocrine, and cardiovascular aspects of exercise and training.
  
  • KIN 402L - Exercise Physiology II Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in KIN 308 . Corequisite(s): KIN 402 . Laboratory study of human energy systems and muscular activity with special attention to the effects of the stress of exercise on physiological processes.
  
  • KIN 403 - Coaching the Female Athlete

    3 hrs.
    GRade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in KIN 306 . SCE majors, minors or dual degree students only. An analysis and evaluation of the strategies, theories and research methods that dominate the scientific study of women in sport and practical applications.
  
  • KIN 404 - Motor Development

    3 hrs.
    KIN and KT majors only. A study of the motor aspects of the total human growth and development process; human performance majors, physical education minors only or by permission of instructor.
  
  • KIN 405 - Governing Agencies in Sport

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): KIN majors of junior or senior standing only. An in-depth study of the government agencies related to the administration and control of athletic competition.
  
  • KIN 406 - Physiology of Aging and Chronic Disease Management

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in KIN 308 .  Scientific rationale for the development and maintenance of health fitness, focusing upon persons past 50.
  
  • KIN 407 - Competitive Sports for Youth

    3 hrs.
    Grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in KIN 306 . SCE majors, minors or dual degree students only. An analysis of the organization, administration and effects of children’s participation in sports.
  
  • KIN 409 - Sport Psychology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in PSY 110 , and C or better in KIN 204  or KIN 318  or HPR 354L . Junor or senior standing. The analysis and study of human behavior patterns as they relate to sport-related performance.
  
  • KIN 416 - Advanced Techniques of Coaching Basketball

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in KIN 325 . Grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in KIN 306 . SCE majors, minors or dual degree only. An in-depth study of advanced strategies, scouting and teaching methods in coaching basketball.
  
  • KIN 418 - Advanced Techniques of Coaching Football

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in KIN 324 . Grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in KIN 306 . SCE majors, minors or dual degree only. An in-depth study of advanced techniques of coaching football.
  
  • KIN 419 - Practicum in Coaching Education

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in KIN 306  and in one coaching methods course, KIN 109  or current CPR/first aid certification. and completion of at least one coaching methods course. SCE majors, minors and dual degree students only. Junior or senior standing. Supervised field experience in coaching education.
  
  • KIN 420 - Practicum

    2-10 hrs.


    Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 /BSC 110L , BSC 251 /BSC 251L , CHE 106 /CHE 106L , KIN 308  and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or permission of instructor.

     

      May be repeated for a total ten hours. Supervised field or clinical based experience in area of specialization. Exercise Science majors and minors only. One academic credit hour may be earned for no less than 40 contact hours of University supervised experience. Student must provide personal liability insurance.

  
  • KIN 421 - Motor Learning and Control

    3 hrs.
    The study of sensory-perceptual and motor processes and factors which influence the acquisition and control of motor skills.
  
  • KIN 423 - Biomechanics

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in KIN 301 . Corequisite(s): KIN 423L  must be taken concurrently. KIN and HPR majors and minors only. The study of anatomic, mechanical and neurophysiological factors influencing human motion.
  
  • KIN 423L - Biomechanics Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
    Corequisite(s): To be taken concurrently with KIN 423 . KIN and HPR majors and minors only. A study of qualitative and quantitative applications of biomechanical principles to analysis of human movement.
  
  • KIN 425 - Field Experience in Officiating Competitive Athletics

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): KIN 431 . To provide an opportunity for practical experience in officiating competitive athletics.
  
  • KIN 426 - Program Design and Supervision in Physical Education

    3 hrs.
    Physical education majors or minor only. Program planning and implementation in school and non-school instructional settings.
  
  • KIN 427 - Coaching Track and Field

    3 hrs.
    Grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in KIN 306 . SCE majors, minors and dual degree only. Study of coaching track and field including personnel selection, performance fundamentals and training procedures.
  
  • KIN 428 - Coaching Soccer

    3 hrs.
    Grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in KIN 306 . SCE majors, minors and dual degree only. Fundamentals of coaching soccer as it relates to the selection of personnel, game strategies and proper training procedures.
  
  • KIN 429 - Coaching Baseball

    3 hrs.
    Grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in KIN 306 . SCE majors, minors and dual degree only. Techniques of coaching baseball. Emphasis placed on player selection and placement, team organization and game strategy.
  
  • KIN 430L - Quantitative Biomechanics Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Prerequisite(s): KIN 423 , KIN 423L . The study of kinematics and kinetics using quanitative approaches in the analysis of human movements.
  
  • KIN 431 - Techniques of Officiating Sports

    3 hrs.
    Grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in KIN 306 . SCE majors, minors and dual degree only. Personal skill development in techniques of officiating selected sports.
  
  • KIN 434 - Facility Design and Maintenance

    3 hrs.
    The principles and applications of design and maintenance as it applies to indoor and outdoor sport and recreation facilities.
  
  • KIN 460 - Water Safety Instructor’s WSI

    3 hrs.
    Knowledge and skills beyond the scope of Emergency Water Safety and Lifeguard Training. American Red Cross Instructor certification awarded upon successful completion of course.
  
  • KIN 462 - Methods in Teaching Physical Education

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Gold Card. Corequisite(s): KIN 463 . Physical education and dual degree(PE/SCE) majors only. Planning and implementation of standards-based physical education instructional strategies in K-12 physical education.
  
  • KIN 462L - Methods in Teaching Physical Education Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): KIN 462  and KIN 463 . Physical Education K-12 Teaching majors only. Supervised pre-student teaching field experience in physical education for practical application.
  
  • KIN 463 - Professional Preparation in Teaching Physical Education

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Gold Card. Corequisite(s): KIN 462 . Physical education and dual degree (PE/SCE) majors only. Philosophical foundations, psychosocial/cultural aspects and critical issues of the workplace contexts with implications for fiscal support and program advocacy; writing intensive course (WI).
  
  • KIN 468 - Sport Law

    3 hrs.
    SM or SCE majors or minors of junior or senior standing only. Application of law principles to the sports industry; primary emphasis on tort liability for sport administrators and teacher/coaches.
  
  • KIN 470 - Methods of Strength and Conditioning

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in KIN 471 . School of Kinesiology and Nutrition majors and minors only.   The development and implementation of strength, power, endurance, flexibility, speed and agility programs.
  
  • KIN 471 - Physiological Principles of Resistance Training

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in KIN 308 ; School of Kinesiology and Nutrition majors and minors and AT and KT majors only.   An overview of how the human body adapts to physiological stress imposed by resistance training and conditioning as well as administrative guidelines.
  
  • KIN 474 - Senior Capstone Experience

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): KIN 377  with grade of C or better. SCE majors only. Senior standing. Course serves as the capstone course for students in sport coaching; students will apply knowledge and skills obtained in this course to solve problems in the coaching field.
  
  • KIN 476 - Exercise Psychology

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in KIN 308 . School of Kinesiology and Nutrition majors and minors and AT and KT majors only. The study of the relationship between motivation, exercise and mental health.
  
  • KIN 477 - Developmental Disabilities in Early Childhood

    3 hrs.
    Overview of contributing factors to atypical early development, identification and management of at-risk conditions, legal/ethical issues and legislation/litigation.
  
  • KIN 478 - Specialized Studies in Developmental Disabilities

    1-6 hrs.
    Specialized study and skill acquisition in the area of developmental disabilities; topics vary.
  
  • KIN 480 - Introduction to Driver Education

    3 hrs.
    Critical analysis of traffic accidents, attitude factors and essential knowledge of automobile operation and traffic law.
  
  • KIN 481 - Traffic Safety Education

    3 hrs.
    An in-depth study of the major traffic safety problems including driver, pedestrian, engineering and enforcement.
  
  • KIN 482 - Laboratory Programs in Driver Education

    3 hrs.
    An examination of the aims, objectives and role of laboratory programs in driver education.
  
  • KIN 483 - Methods of Driver and Traffic Safety Education

    3 hrs.
    Prerequisite(s): KIN 480 . Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in KIN 483L . Methods of teaching in driver education programs.
  
  • KIN 483L - Driver Education Laboratory

    1 hr.
    Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in KIN 483 . This course is designed to provide students with supervised practical experience.
 

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