Course Descriptions

Current concepts in health, exercise and wellness. Emphasis placed on personal health, theories, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Cross-listed as EXW 100/HES 100. Credit is allowed only for EXW 100. General Studies: SB

Beginning instruction in a wide variety of sports such as aerobics, aquatics, racquet sports, physical conditioning, and golf. 3 hours per week. AY@ grade only. May be repeated for credit. See KIN Notes 1,2. Aerobics-Fee. Archery-Fee. Fencing-Fee. Golf-Fee. Rock Climbing-Fee.

Practical application of biomechanical, physiological, psychological, and learning principles in the analysis of skill acquisition and performance. May be repeated for credit. See KIN Note 1. Archery-Fee. Fencing-Fee. Golf-Fee. Prerequisites: KIN 105 proficiency; Kinesiology major.

Introduces the disciplines and professions associated with kinesiology, including an overview of historical and philosophical foundations.

Intermediate levels. Continuation of KIN 105. 3 hours per week. May be repeated for credit. See KIN Notes 1, 2. Aerobics-Fee. Archery-Fee. Golf-Fee. Rock Climbing-Fee.

Taping, injury recognition, emergency care, and observation procedures in athletic training. Prerequisites: BIO 201, BIO 202.

Rules and mechanics of officiating used in football, basketball, and volleyball.

Rules and mechanics of officiating used in softball (slow and fast pitch), baseball, and

300-Level Courses

KIN 305 Physical Education Activity. (1) Fall, Spring, Summer

Advanced levels. Continuation of KIN 205. 3 hours per week. May be repeated for credit. See KIN Notes 1, 2. Golf-Fee. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

KIN 310 Collegiate Sports. (1) Fall and Spring

Participation in men=s or women=s intercollegiate competition. May be repeated for 4 hours, 1 per year. AY/E@ grade.

KIN 334 Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology. (3) Fall or Spring

Muscles, bones, joints, and nerves and how they produce movement. Emphasizes muscle origins, insertions, actions, and innervations. Lecture, lab. Prerequisite: BIO 201.

KIN 335 Biomechanics. (3) Fall, Spring, Summer

Basic anatomical and mechanical principles applied to human movement. Emphasis placed on kinematic and kinetic concepts. Lecture, recitation, lab. Fee. Prerequisites: BIO 201, MAT 170, PHY 111.

Physiological mechanisms of acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise. Lecture, recitation, lab. Fee. Prerequisites: BIO 201, BIO 202, CHM 101.

Principles of motor skill acquisition across the life span, focusing on the learner and the learning environment. Lecture, recitation, lab. Fee. Prerequisites: BIO 201, PGS 101.

KIN 348 Psychological Skills for Optimal Performance. (3) Fall, Spring, Summer

Applies psychological techniques and their use to improve effectiveness and performance in sport and related areas.

KIN 352 Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity. (3) Fall, Spring, Summer

Interrelationships between physical activity and psychosocial variables, including socialization, cultural values, aggression, and motivation. Includes the psychological benefits of physical activity and exercise adherence. Lecture, recitation. Prerequisite: PGS 101.

Assessment, management, treatment of wounds, injuries, shock, poisoning, burns, sudden illness, emergency rescue, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Lecture, lab. Fee.

400-Level Courses

KIN 412 Biomechanics of the Skeletal System. (3) Fall

Biomechanics of tissues, structure, and major joints of the musculoskeletal system. Discussion of injury mechanisms. Lecture, discussion, some labs. Prerequisite: KIN 335 or instructor approval.

KIN 413 Qualitative Analysis in Sport Biomechanics. (3) Spring

Develops systematic approach for detecting and correcting errors in human performance using anatomical and mechanical principles. Lecture, lab. Prerequisite: KIN 335.

KIN 414 Electromyographic Kinesiology. (3) Spring

Muscular contributions to human movement, muscle mechanics, eletrophysiological basis, and practical application of electromyography. Lecture, discussion. Fee. Prerequisites: KIN 335, KIN 340; instructor approval.

General Studies: L

KIN 421 Human Motor Control. (3) Fall or Spring

Focuses on understanding how the human central nervous system controls, regulates, and learns movement. Prerequisite: KIN 345 or instructor approval.

KIN 422/598 Motor Control in Special Populations. (3) Spring

Discusses principles of motor control theories and related practical applications for certain special developmental populations. Lecture, discussion. Cross-listed as PSY 422. Credit is allowed for only KIN 422 or PSY 422. Prerequisite: KIN 345.

KIN 423 Motor Control and Aging. (3) Spring

Functional and behavioral changes to the motor control system as human=s age, how specifically it impacts motor control and learning. Prerequisite: KIN 345 or instructor approval.

KIN 440 Exercise Biochemistry. (3) Fall

Study of bioenergetics and metabolism of cellular (skeletal, muscle, heart, and liver) organelles and proteins during exercise. Prerequisite: KIN 340.

KIN 441 Physiology of Women in Sport. (3) Fall

Physiological aspects of women engaging in physical activity. Emphasizes factors affecting performance and health throughout life. Prerequisite: KIN 340.

General Studies: L

KIN 442 Fuel Metabolism. (3) Fall

Discusses current research and theory concerning the metabolism of carbohydrate, fat, and protein during exercise. Credit is allowed for only KIN 442 or KIN 536. Prerequisite: KIN 340 or instructor approval.

KIN 443 Exercise Endocrinology. (3) Spring

Discusses current research and theory concerning hormonal changes during exercise. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: KIN 340 or instructor approval.

General Studies: L

KIN 444 Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise Training. (3) Summer

Examines physiologic adaptations to exercise training as they relate to metabolism and tissue functions. Prerequisite: KIN 340.

KIN 445 Exercise Physiology for Children and Adolescents. (3) Spring

Understanding the influence of physical growth and maturation on the development of the functional capacities of the exercising child. Credit is allowed for only KIN 445 or 535. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: KIN 340 or 530 or instructor approval.

KIN 448 Applied Sport Psychology. (3) Fall, Spring, Summer

Psychological theories and techniques applied to a sport to enhance the performance and personal growth of athletes and coaches. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: KIN 352 (or its equivalent).

General Studies: L

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

Uses a biopsychosocial perspective to examine the interrelationships on physical activity and health (physical and mental). Prerequisite: KIN 352.

KIN 452 Exercise Psychology. (3) Spring

Contemporary research and theory as related to human behavior and health in an exercising setting. Prerequisite: KIN 352.

General Studies: SB

KIN 460 Theory of Strength Training. (3) Fall, Spring, Summer

Research and theories on developing muscular strength; programs for developing muscular strength. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: KIN 340. General Studies: L

KIN 484 Internship. (6) Selected semesters.

KIN 485 Advanced Techniques of Athletic Training. (3) Spring

Advanced course in athletic training designed for students seeking NATA certification. Emphasizes therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation procedures. Prerequisites: KIN 283, KIN 370, CPR certification.

KIN 492 Honors Directed Study: Research. (1-6) Selected semesters.

KIN 493 Honors Thesis. (1-6) Selected semesters.

Graduate-Level Courses

KIN 500 Research Methods. (3) Fall

Introduces the basic aspects of research, including problem selection, literature review, instrumentation, data handling, methodology, and the writing of research reports and articles.

KIN 501 Research Statistics. (3) Spring

Statistical procedures, sampling techniques, exercise testing, exercise prescription, hypothesis testing, and experimental designs as they relate to research publications.

KIN 505 Applied Exercise Physiology Techniques. (3) Fall

Investigate techniques used in the applied exercise physiology laboratory. Emphasizes pulmonary function, body composition, and cardio-respiratory assessment. Lecture, lab. Prerequisite: KIN 340.

KIN 510 Introduction to Biomechanics Research Methods. (3) Fall

Applies mechanics to human movement analysis. Includes consideration of 2-D imaging techniques, force measurement, electromyography, and data processing methods. Lecture, discussion, some labs. Prerequisite: KIN 335 or instructor approval.

KIN 512 Biomechanics of the Skeletal System. (3) Fall

Biomechanics of tissues, structures, and major joints of the musculoskeletal system. Discusses injury mechanisms. Lecture, discussion, some labs. Prerequisite: KIN 335 or instructor approval.

KIN 520 Sport Psychology. (3) Fall

Current research in sport psychology with an emphasis on performance enhancement. Includes questionnaire, psychophysiological and behavioral research methods. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: KIN 448, KIN 500.

KIN 521 Motor Development, Control, and Learning. (4) Spring

Theory and research on motor skill acquisition, including learning/control and development (i.e., growth, children and exercise, and development learning). Lecture, discussion, some labs. Prerequisites: KIN 345, KIN 500, KIN 501.

Contemporary research and theory as related to human behavior and health in an exercise setting. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: KIN 500.

Focuses on various issues in human motivation, identifying basic processes and examining their application in sport, exercise, and physical education.

Immediate and long-term adaptations to exercise with special reference to training and the role of exercise in cardiovascular health. Prerequisite: KIN 340.

Physiological aspects of women engaging in physical activity. Emphasizes factor affecting performance and health throughout life. Prerequisites: KIN 340.

Understanding the basic biochemical principles and enzyme pathways involved in energy transduction during exercise. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: KIN 340 or instructor approval.

Discusses current research and theory concerning hormonal changes during exercise. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: KIN 340 or instructor approval.

Understanding the influence of physical growth and maturation on the development of the functional capacities of the exercising child. Credit is allowed for only KIN 535 or KIN 445. lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: KIN 340 or KIN 530 or instructor approval.

Discusses current research concerning the metabolism of carbohydrate, fat and protein during exercise. Credit is allowed for only KIN 536 or KIN 442. Prerequisite: KIN 340 or instructor approval.

Managing an athletic program, including financing, budget policies, staging, and promotion of athletic contests, schedules, travel insurance, and current athletic trends.

KIN 598 Neurophysiological Bases of Motor Control. (3) Fall
The course provides an introduction to neurophysiology with emphasis on motor control. Topics include: organization of the central nervous system; reflexes; integration of sensory information; experimental approaches to study motor control; contemporary motor control issues. The first part of the course provides background of anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system and neuromuscular control of movement. This background will be the foundation for the second part of the course that will focus on major theories of motor control in detail.

3-D imaging techniques, data analysis theory and integration of biomechanics research tools; includes original research project. Lecture, discussion, some labs. Prerequisite: KIN 510 or instructor approval.

Discussion of contemporary research issues in motor learning and control, includes behavioral and neurophysiological issues. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: KIN 521.