Department of Kinesiology

www.asu.edu/clas/kines

480/965-3875

PEBW 218

Lawrence Mandarino, Chair

Regents’ Professor

Daniel Landers

Professors

Mandarino, Matt, Stelmach

Associate Professors

Hinrichs, Ringenbach, Santello, Willis

Assistant Professors

Dounskaia, Kulinna

Senior Lecturer

Donna Landers

Lecturers

Broman, Cataldo, Fay, Heinrichs

KINESIOLOGY—BS

The BS degree in Kinesiology consists of 38 semester hours, including 14 semester hours of required KIN core courses (KIN 110 may be repeated for credit). The remaining 24 semester hours of KIN and other courses are prescribed by the specific emphasis the student selects.

Each KIN core course has specific prerequisite courses that must be taken before taking the respective core course. These prerequisite courses include the following:

BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I SG (4)

BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)

CHM 101 Introductory Chemistry SQ (4)

MAT 210 Brief Calculus MA 3
or MAT 251 Calculus for Life Sciences MA (3)
or a higher level mathematics course

PGS 101 Introduction to Psychology SB (3)

PHY 111 General Physics SQ* (3)

Total 21

* Both PHY 111 and 113 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

The required KIN core courses are as follows:

KIN 200 Introduction to Kinesiology (2)

KIN 335 Biomechanics (3)

KIN 340 Physiology of Exercise (3)

KIN 345 Motor and Developmental Learning (3)

KIN 352 Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Activity SB, C (3)

Total 14

All prerequisite and KIN courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00). The requirements for the specific emphases are described below.

Majors must elect either the kinesiology or human physiology emphasis.

Emphases

Each emphasis requires 24 semester hours.

Kinesiology Emphasis

For the student interested in more applied aspects of exercise and sport performance, e.g., strength and conditioning, sports medicine, sport skill acquisition, exercise physiology, biomechanical techniques in exercise and sport, and sport psychology. This emphasis consists of 24 semester hours, 15 semester hours of which must be upper-division courses. Part A and B as listed below must be completed.

Part A

Choose from among the courses below* (9)

KIN 100 Introduction to Health and Wellness SB (3)

KIN 110 Research Analysis Laboratory (1–2)

KIN 191 First-Year Seminar (1–3)

KIN 283 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3)

KIN 294 ST: Research Methods I (3)

KIN 334 Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3)

KIN 348 Psychological Skills for Optimal Performance SB (3)

KIN 370 Advanced First Aid (3)

* Students may also take KIN upper-division courses from the
human physiology emphasis that are exclusive to that emphasis.

Part B

Choose from among the courses below* (15)

KIN 412 Biomechanics of the Skeletal System (3)

KIN 413 Qualitative Analysis in Sport Biomechanics (3)

KIN 441 Physiology of Women in Sport L (3)

KIN 442 Fuel Metabolism (3)

KIN 444 Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise Training (3)

KIN 445 Exercise Physiology for Children and Adolescents (3)

KIN 448 Applied Sport Psychology L (3)

KIN 450 Biopsychosocial Perspectives on Physical Activity and Health (3)

KIN 460 Theory of Strength Training L (3)

KIN 484 Internship (1)

KIN 485 Advanced Techniques of Athletic Training (3)

KIN 492 Honors Directed Study: Research (1–6)

KIN 493 Honors Thesis (1–6)

KIN 494 ST: Environmental Exercise Physiology (3)

KIN 494 ST: Interpretation of Exercise Electrocardiogram (3)

KIN 494 ST: Interpretation of Exercise Performance (3)

KIN 498 Pro-Seminar: Kinesiology and the Future (1)

KIN 499 Individualized Instruction (1–3)

* Other KIN courses may be substituted with advisor approval.

Human Physiology Emphasis

For the student interested in prehealth professions and those interested in biomechanical, physiological, motor control, and/or psychological mechanisms underlying human movement performance. Students interested in pursuing postbaccalaureate training in one of several possible professions in the health care industry (e.g., physical therapy, recreational therapy, occupational therapy, physician’s assistant, medicine, dentistry, podiatry, or chiropractic) will have additional course work in the sciences to complete (see department for list). This emphasis consists of 24 semester hours, 15 semester hours of which must be upper-division courses. Part A and B as listed below must be completed.

Part A

Choose from among the courses below* (9)

BCH 361 Principles of Biochemistry (3)

BIO 340 General Genetics (4)

BIO 353 Cell Biology (3)

BIO 360 Animal Physiology (3)

CHM 231 Elementary Organic Chemistry SQ (3)
or CHM 233 General Organic Chemistry I (3)

KIN 110 Research Analysis Laboratory (3)

KIN 191 First-Year Seminar (1–3)

KIN 334 Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3)

KIN 370 Advanced First Aid (3)

MBB 245 Cellular and Molecular Biology SQ (4)

* Students may also take other upper-division courses from: BCH, BIO, BME, CHM, HPS, MBB, PGS, PHY, or PSY.

Part B

Choose from among the courses below* (15)

KIN 412 Biomechanics of the Skeletal System (3)

KIN 414 Electromyographic Kinesiology L (3)

KIN 421 Human Motor Control L (3)

KIN 422 Motor Control in Special Populations L (3)

KIN 423 Motor Control and Aging L (3)

KIN 440 Exercise Biochemistry (3)

KIN 442 Fuel Metabolism (3)

KIN 443 Exercise Endocrinology L (3)

KIN 445 Exercise Physiology for Children and
Adolescents (3)

KIN 450 Biopsychosocial Perspectives on Physical Activity and Health (3)

KIN 452 Exercise Psychology SB (3)

KIN 484 Internship (1–9)

KIN 492 Honors Directed Study: Research (1–9)

KIN 493 Honors Thesis (1–9)

KIN 494 ST: Interpretation of Exercise Electrocardiogram (3)

KIN 494 ST: Muscle Physiology (3)

KIN 494 ST: Neurophysiological Bases of Movement (3)

KIN 494 ST: Research Methods (3)

KIN 494 ST: Voluntary and Reflex Control of Movement (3)

KIN 498 Pro-Seminar: Kinesiology and the Future (1)

KIN 499 Individualized Instruction (1–9)

* Other KIN courses my be substituted with advisor approval.

MINOR IN KINESIOLOGY

The minor in Kinesiology consists of the core sequence as follows, plus all prerequisite courses:

KIN 110 Research Analysis Laboratory (1)

KIN 200 Introduction to Kinesiology (2)

Choose from among the courses below (9)

KIN 335 Biomechanics (3)

KIN 340 Physiology of Exercise (3)

KIN 345 Motor and Developmental Learning (3)

KIN 352 Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Activity SB, C (3)

KIN upper-division electives* (9)

Total 21

* Excluding KIN 305, 310, 484, 492, 493, 498, and 499.

BIS CONCENTRATION

A concentration in kinesiology is available under the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) degree, a program intended for the student who has academic interests that might not be satisfied with existing majors. Building on two academic concentrations (or one double concentration) and an interdisciplinary core, students in the BIS program take active roles in creating their educational plans and defining their career goals. For more information, see School of Interdisciplinary Studies.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

The faculty in the Department of Kinesiology offer a program leading to the MS degree in Kinesiology. The department also participates with the Division of Graduate Studies in the program leading to the PhD degree in Exercise Science. See the Graduate Catalog for requirements.

Courses

HEALTH SCIENCE (HES)

KINESIOLOGY (KIN)

Omnibus Courses. For an explanation of courses offered but not specifically listed in this catalog, see Omnibus Courses.

Graduate-Level Courses. For information about courses numbered from 500 to 799, see the Graduate Catalog, or access www.asu.edu/aad/catalogs on the Web. In some situations, undergraduate students may be eligible to take these courses; for more information, see Graduate-Level Courses.