KIN 1103: Gymnastics and Rhythmic Skills
Cr. 1. (0-3). Introduction to basic tumbling and gymnastics skills for children.
KIN 1104: Movement Activities for Children
Cr. 1. (0-3). Basic movement and activity skills for children.
KIN 1252: Foundations of Kinesiological Studies
Cr. 2. (2-0). Historical and contemporary examination of the events, cultures, and individuals which helped shape the discipline.
KIN 1304: Public Health Issues in Physical Activity and Obesity
Cr. 3. (2-1). Analysis of the effect of obesity and physical activity on disease risk and the effect of aerobic exercise on weight control and health promotion.
KIN 2100: Individual, Dual, Lifetime Activities
Cr. 1. (0-3). Principles, techniques, and strategies for individual, dual and lifetime sport skills.
KIN 2105: Team Sports
Cr. 1. (0-3). Principles, techniques, and strategies for participation in team sports.
KIN 2106: Intermediate Swimming
Cr. 1. (0-3). Skills required for Red Cross certification.
KIN 2108: Weight Training and Aerobic Fitness
Cr. 1. (0-3). Techniques and practices in strength development and endurance training procedures.
KIN 3206: Principles of Coaching
Cr. 2. (2-0). Prerequisite: six semester hours in social sciences or consent of instructor. Institutional role of the coach in secondary school.
KIN 3300: Motor Development
Cr. 3. (3-0). Scope and philosophy of movement activities from a developmental lifespan perspective.
KIN 3301: Design and Evaluation of Physical Activity Programs
Cr. 3. (3-0). Design and evaluation of physical education and activity programs.
KIN 3304: Human Structure and Physical Performance
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: six semester hours of biology. Foundation study of anatomy and its application to human performance.
KIN 3305: Social and Cultural Aspects of Kinesiology and Sport
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: PSYC 1300, SOC 2300, and KIN 1252. Social and cultural issues relevant to health and human performance in exercise and sport environments.
KIN 3306: Physiology of Human Performance
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: six hours of biology. The changes in physiological functions resulting from physical activity.
KIN 3309: Biomechanics
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: KIN 3304 and six hours of biology. Anatomical and mechanical principles in movement skills.
KIN 3325: Sports Therapy and Athletic Training
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: KIN 3309. Introduction to athletic training, conditioning procedures, manual modalities, taping techniques.
KIN 3350: Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: PSYC 1300. Introduce and apply the basic theories and principles of sport and exercise psychology.
KIN 3360: Professional Preparation for Sport Administration
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: KIN 1252 and KIN 3305. Development of skills and strategies for sports administration.
KIN 4197:4397: Selected Topics in Health and Physical Education
Cr. 1 or 3 per semester. (1-0:3-0). Prerequisite: approval of department chair. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
KIN 4198:4298:4398: Special Problems
Cr. 1-3 per semester. Prerequisite: approval of department chair.
KIN 4200: Movement Studies for Special Populations
Cr. 2. (2-0). Prerequisite: KIN 3309 or consent of instructor. Analysis of physical activities for individuals with special needs.
KIN 4310: Measurement Techniques in Human Performance
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: twelve semester hours of advanced Kinesiology. Quantitative methods in the construction and utilization of instruments used in health and human performance.
KIN 4315: Motor Learning and Control
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: KIN 3306 and KIN 3309. Biomechanical neurophysiological and psychological elements of the motor learning and control processes.
KIN 4325: Advanced Athletic Training
Prerequisites: KIN 3309 and KIN 3325.Assessment of athletic injuries, use of modalities and rehabilitation applications.
KIN 4345: Sports, Health and Fitness Program Financing
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: KIN 3360 or consent of instructor. Funding strategies, techniques, budget development, and facility financing in sports, health, and fitness programs.
KIN 4350: Sport Marketing
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: KIN 3305 and MARK 3336. Application of marketing theory to the sports industry and the use of sport in promotion.
KIN 4355: Organization and Administration of Athletics
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: nine hours of KIN core. Practices in organization, administration, and supervision of physical education and athletic programs.
KIN 4360: Sport Facility Management
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: nine hours KIN core. Managing sports-related facilities.
KIN 4365: Regulatory and Ethical Aspects of Sport
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: KIN 3305. Legal and moral considerations in sport and sport administration.
KIN 4370: Exercise Testing
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: KIN 3306 and KIN 4310. Laboratory and field testing procedures for use in exercise assessment and prescription.
KIN 4390:4391: Internship in Physical Education
Cr. 3 per course. (3-0). Prerequisites: junior standing, consent of instructor and department chair. Concurrent enrollment required. Intern placement in exercise and sport programs consistent with program focus.
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