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  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides undergraduate majors in kinesiology and health the foundation of motorlearning and control theories to be applied to decisions related to the enhancement of human performance. Prerequisites: C or better in PSYC 1000; concurrent enrollment in or completion of KIN 3021; and 2.75 GPA.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will examine physical activity from a public health perspective. Topics include study design, critical appraisal of research, assessment of physical activity, relationships between physical activity and health outcomes, and current issues in physical activity epidemiology. Dual listed with KIN 5024. Prerequisites: KIN 3021.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Synthesize foundational kinesiology knowledge to analyze functional movement patterns and increase theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to obtain Functional Movement Screen certification. Integration of core kinesiology and biomechanics concepts to a human movement model. Opportunities and emphasis on basic fundamental movements and applying acquired skills in practical experiences. Proposed Prerequisite: KIN 3021.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Gives students knowledge and experience needed to develop and lead exercise training programs. Of interest to teachers, coaches and fitness leaders. Prerequisites: Completion of KIN 3021 and minimum 2.750 GPA.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides understanding of biomechanical theories and the application of biomechanical measurements to human movement in sports, training, and rehabilitation. Emphasis on using equipment to collect biomechnial data to answer research and clinical questions. Lecture and data collection topics include electromyography, force, balance, kinematics, and kinetics. Prerequisites: KIN 3042.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This class is a comprehensive overview of the drug use and abuse in sports, including physiological action, performance effects, as well as the ethical, political and administrative context. It provides deeper physiological knowledge through the description and understanding of performance enhancing drug mechanism. Prerequisites: KIN 3021 or Instructors Permission.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Presents skills necessary to plan, implement and evaluate individualized physical education programs in the least restrictive environment. Acquaints students with current laws, characteristics, assessment instruments and nationally validated programs in physical education for the disabled child. Prerequisites: KIN 3034 and 2.50 GPA.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Teaches foundational electrocardiography to perform graded exercise stress tests (GXT), performance of GXT's to health and diseased populations based on a health appraisal assessment. Knowledge used to develop comprehensive exercise prescriptions, make metabolic calculations. Emphasis on how physical activity, nutrition/weight management, and behavioral factors interact with exercise programming. Dual listed with KIN 5056. Prerequisite: completion of KIN 3010 and 3021; 2.5 GPA; CPR certification.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Designed to integrate and apply concepts acquired in core KIN and HLED courses (e.g. human physiology, exercise physiology, health promotion, etc.) to the growing populaiton of older/aging adults. Age-related pathologies will be presented and discussed as will be the scientific method. Dual listed with KIN 5062. Prerequisites: KIN 3021; minimum GPA of 2.50; junior standing.
  • 2.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Offers flexible credit for students interested in pursuing intensive study of resources for adapted physical education. Required for state endorsement in Adapted Physical Education. Prerequisites: junior status, KIN 4055 and minimum 2.50 GPA.