KINESIOLOGY (KIN) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
1001 Individual Physical Activities
(0-3) 1 hour credit.
Practice in the techniques of individual physical activities. Sections focus on particular sports or fitness activities as indicated in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of
KIN 1001 alone or in combination with KIN 1101 will apply to a bachelor’s degree.
1013 Freshman Topics in Kinesiology
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course is designed to help students acquire the tools and life skills necessary to succeed in college and the future. The curriculum is an overview of topics including: note and test taking, learning styles, concentration skills, stress management, communication, diversity, and how to choose a major and a career. The student will be oriented with the different aspects of Roadrunners for Life, UTSA’s version of the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Program. A maximum of 3 semester credit hours of freshman topics courses may apply to a bachelor’s degree.
1101 Team Sports
(0-3) 1 hour credit.
Practice in the techniques of team sports. Sections focus on particular sports as indicated in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of KIN 1101 alone or in combination with
KIN 1001 will apply to a bachelor’s degree.
2003 Computer Applications in Kinesiology and Health
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 2303 or HTH 3503.
Application of computer and multimedia technology in Kinesiology and Health disciplines. (Formerly KIN 3003. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 2003 and KIN 3003.)
2123 Fitness and Wellness Concepts [TCCN: KINE 1338.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course is designed to provide students with developmentally appropriate knowledge and skills in health and fitness. The course will address health-related issues in personal, interpersonal, and community settings. An individual fitness requirement is required for passing the course. (Formerly IDS 2123. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 2123 and IDS 2123.)
2303 Cultural and Scientific Foundations [TCCN: KINE 1301.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Study of philosophy, ethics, sociology, scientific areas, and current concepts relevant to the discipline of kinesiology. Directed field experience is required.
2421 Outdoor Activities and Innovative Games
(1-2) 1 hour credit.
Practice in delivering instructions of selected outdoor activities (hiking, orienteering, biking) and innovative games for all age groups. Weekend class field trips required. Laboratory fee will be assessed. (Formerly KIN 2433. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 2421 and KIN 2433.) (Formerly titled Outdoor Activities and Lifetime Sports.)
2423 Management and Organization in Kinesiology and Sports [TCCN: KINE 1336.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Introduction to concepts and skills that will prepare the student to become an effective leader of physical fitness, sport and health, and physical education programs.
3001 Skill Analysis in Physical Activity: Individual Activities
(1-2) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: KIN 3413.
Practice in delivering developmentally appropriate physical activity instruction in a variety of selected individual activities such as golf, bowling, archery, track and field, and tumbling. (Formerly KIN 2001. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 3001 and KIN 2001.)
3011 Skill Analysis in Physical Activity: Team Sports I
(1-2) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: KIN 3413.
Practice in delivering developmentally appropriate physical activity instruction in a variety of selected team sports, such as basketball, soccer, and baseball/softball. (Formerly KIN 2101. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 3011 and KIN 2101.)
3013 Theory of Coaching
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course will discuss the principles and philosophies of coaching sports. Domains will remain consistent with that of the National Standards for Sport Coaches and will focus on philosophy and ethics, safety and injury prevention, physical conditioning, growth and development, teaching and communication, sport skills and tactics, organization and administration, and evaluation.
3021 Skill Analysis in Physical Activity: Team Sports II
(1-2) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: KIN 3413.
Practice in delivering developmentally appropriate physical activity instruction in a variety of selected team sports, such as football, volleyball, and team handball. (Formerly KIN 2101. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 3021 and KIN 2101.)
3031 Skill Analysis in Physical Activity: Dual Sports
(1-2) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: KIN 3413.
Practice in delivering developmentally appropriate physical activity instruction in a variety of selected dual sports, such as badminton, tennis and handball. (Formerly KIN 2201. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 3031 and KIN 2201.)
3041 Skill Analysis in Physical Activity: Track and Field
(1-2) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: KIN 3413.
Specialized activity instruction involving skills, drills, rules, regulations, and skill performance in a variety of selected track and field events. (Formerly KIN 2301. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 3041 and KIN 2301.)
3051 Group Fitness Instruction
(1-2) 1 hour credit.
Practice in delivering a variety of appropriate aerobic and musculoskeletal fitness and wellness activities for children and adults. (Formerly KIN 2401. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 3051 and KIN 2401.) (Formerly titled Aerobic Fitness Instruction.)
3061 Rhythmical Activities and Dance
(1-2) 1 hour credit.
Delivering appropriate rhythmical and dance techniques. (Formerly KIN 2411. Credit cannot be earned for both
KIN 3061 and KIN 2411.)
3071 Musculoskeletal Fitness Instruction
(1-2) 1 hour credit.
Instructional techniques applied to resistance training, plyometrics, flexibility, and musculoskeletal conditioning activities.
3081 Innovative Games and Movement Activities
(1-2) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: KIN 3413.
A study of the critical elements for incorporating basic motor skills into creative activities. Students will learn to deliver lead-up games for nontraditional as well as traditional individual, dual, and team sports. Included are games and activities using developmentally appropriate skills and current trends in kinesiology.
3103 Motor Development
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 2303 or HTH 3503.
A study of motor, physical, and neuromuscular development across the human life span. Effects of social, cognitive, growth and maturation, and aging factors on motor development will be addressed. Directed field experience may be required. (Formerly KIN 4103. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 3103 and KIN 4103.)
3113 Scientific Principles of Physical Activity
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 3313.
A study of the physiological and biomechanical principles of physical activity and human movement. Emphasis is placed on acute responses and chronic adaptations of the musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems to physical activity.
3213 First Aid and Injury Management
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 2303.
Study and application of first aid and treatment of common exercise-related injuries in sport and exercise environments. Additional training includes risk-management strategies for providing safe exercise environments, and management of exercise testing facilities. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible for certification in first aid and CPR. (Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 3213 and HTH 2523.) (Formerly titled Sport First Aid.)
3303 Athletic Injuries and Training Procedures
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: KIN 3213 and KIN 3313.
Prevention and care of athletic injuries. A study of training and conditioning for the team and individual. Techniques and procedures for emergencies: diagnostic, preventive, and remedial measures. Organization of the training room facility. Directed field experience may be required.
3313 Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 2303 or HTH 3503.
A detailed study of anatomy and physiology of the human cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Emphasis will be placed on the anatomical factors that cause human movement and application to common exercise-related injuries. Anatomy laboratory hours may be required. (Formerly titled Anatomic Kinesiology.)
3323 Biomechanics
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 3313.
The study of the human body in sports motion and sport objects in motion. The application of mechanical principles, kinematics, and kinetics. Biomechanics laboratory hours are required.
3413 Tactics
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 2303.
Development, organization, and delivery of appropriate physical activities for children through the adolescent stage. Some fieldwork observation experiences may be required.
3433 Exercise Physiology
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: KIN 3313 or AHS 2103 and AHS 2111.
A study of the adaptation and effects of the body to physiological stress. Emphasis will be placed on the physiology of training, metabolism and work capacity, and electrocardiography. Exercise physiology laboratory hours are required. (Formerly HTH 4133. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 3433 and HTH 4133.)
3443 Graded Exercise Testing and Fitness Assessment
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 3433.
A study and application of the principles and concepts of fitness measurement. Topics include graded exercise testing, electrocardiography, assessment of aerobic capacity, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and pulmonary function. This course includes mandatory attendance and participation in laboratory activities. An individual fitness requirement is required for passing the course. (Formerly titled Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription.)
3453 Fitness Programming and Exercise Prescription
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 3433.
A study and application of principles and concepts related to designing exercise programs. The target population includes apparently healthy adults and individuals with special considerations, including cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, obesity, diabetes, pregnancy, and children.
4023 Exercise Psychology
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 2303.
An investigation of psychological processes and behaviors related to participation in exercise and physical activities. Psychological effects of exercise, motives for fitness, exercise adherence, and fitness counseling.
4113 Evaluation
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 3103.
Application of test, measurement, and evaluation theory. Emphasis is on proper selection and administration of tests, appropriate evaluation of test results using basic statistical procedures, and assignment of grades. Field experience required.
4123 Psychosocial Aspects of Exercise and Sport
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 2303.
A study of human behavior in exercise and sport. Emphasis is placed on understanding the psychosocial principles underlying group processes, performance enhancement, and health and well-being.
4143 Advanced Athletic Training
(2-2) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 3303.
This course deals in depth with issues related to athletic training, including assessment of injuries, and proper taping and wrapping techniques. A two-hour laboratory will accompany this class. Laboratory fee will be assessed.
4203 Teaching Secondary Physical Education
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: KIN 4343, KIN 4423 and admission to teacher certification program.
Examination of current trends, issues, and pedagogical approaches to the teaching and learning of physical education in the secondary school curriculum. Contemporary programming, behavior management strategies, and community outreach activities will be emphasized. Twenty-five hours of directed field experiences at the secondary school level are required. Restricted course; advisor code required for registration.
4213 Legal Issues in Kinesiology
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 2303.
A study of law relating to sport and exercise participation, access, liability, contracts, antitrust, risk management, and tort. (Formerly titled Sport Law.)
4233 Advanced Topics in Exercise Physiology
(2-2) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 3433.
In-depth study of exercise physiology, emphasizing application of physiological principles of training for physical fitness and sport performance, graded exercise testing, and professional issues.
4243 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: KIN 3303 and KIN 3313.
This course examines various therapeutic exercises and programs used in the treatment and rehabilitation of exercise-related injuries.
4253 Exercise Nutrition
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 3433.
This course will address the basic concepts of nutrition from a scientific basis, applying these concepts to understanding of food nutritional labeling, dietary recommendations for health and fitness, as well as exercise or sport performance enhancement. (Formerly titled Nutrition for Fitness.)
4303 Teaching Elementary Physical Education
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: KIN 4343, KIN 4423, and admission to teacher certification program.
Examination of current trends, issues, and pedagogical approaches to teaching and facilitating learning of physical education in the elementary school curriculum. Contemporary programming, problem solving, and community outreach activities will be emphasized. Twenty-five hours of directed field experiences at the elementary school level are required. Restricted course; advisor code required for registration.
4343 Movement Awareness
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 3413.
Study of concepts of movement awareness and the elements of movement that are the basis of all movement capacities. Application of these concepts to the learning of motor skills will be included.
4403 Motor Learning
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: KIN 3103 and KIN 3313.
Functional applications of motor control and learning theory in skill instruction and sports performance. Motor learning laboratory hours are required.
4413 Coaching Athletics
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: KIN 2303, KIN 3011, KIN 3021, KIN 3031, and KIN 3413.
Theory of coaching relevant to athletics. Emphasis on organization and content involved in coaching sports. The sport content may vary in different semesters between baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, and volleyball. Course may be repeated for credit.
4423 Developmental/Adapted Physical Activity
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 3103 or consent of instructor.
A developmental and functional approach to the study of disabilities in physical activity. Legislation, pathologies, and adaptation principles. Twenty hours of directed field experience.
4911-3 Independent Study
1 to 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree.
4931 Clinical Applications
(1-2) 1 hour credit. Prerequisites: KIN 3213 and consent of instructor.
This course provides instruction of therapeutic modalities and includes 300 hours of supervised field, laboratory and clinical experiences in athletic training. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 6 semester credit hours.
4936 Internship in Kinesiology
6 hours credit. Prerequisites: Student is required to have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or greater and must be within 12 semester credit hours of graduation.
Supervised internship with appropriate agency in the field of kinesiology and sport management. No more than 6 semester credit hours of internship will apply to a bachelor’s degree. (Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 4936 and HTH 4936.)
4943 Practicum in Kinesiology
3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Supervised practicum with appropriate agency in the field of kinesiology. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 6 semester credit hours.
4953 Special Studies
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree.
4983 Applied Exercise Science
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: KIN 3323, KIN 3433, KIN 3443, KIN 3453, KIN 4233, and KIN 4253.
Capstone course and seminar for students pursuing training and certification in exercise science, and preparation for graduate studies.
4993 Honors Thesis
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Enrollment limited to candidates for honors in the Department of Health and Kinesiology during the last two semesters; consent of the Honors College.
Supervised research and preparation of an honors thesis. May be repeated once for credit with advisor’s approval.