COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
KINESIOLOGY
(KIN)

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 or KAH 1001, alone or in combination with KIN 1101 or KAH 1101, will apply to a bachelor's degree.

1011 Freshman Topics in Kinesiology
(1-1) 1 hour credit.
Required for entering freshmen in the College of Education and Human Development with less than 15 hours of coursework and who are interested in majoring in Kinesiology. Critical study of topics in kinesiology. Innovative classroom and learning techniques are used to introduce students to these topics and to help strengthen critical thinking, problem solving, and writing skills. A maximum of 3 semester credit hours of freshman topics courses may apply to a bachelor's degree, although this specific topic may be taken only once.

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 or KAH 1101, alone or in combination with KIN 1001 or KAH 1001, will apply to a bachelor's degree.

2001 Skill Analysis in Physical Activity: Individual Activities
(0-3) 1 hour credit.
Specialized activity instruction involving skills, drills, rules, regulations, and skill performance in a variety of selected individual activities. (Formerly KAH 2001. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 2001 and KAH 2001.)

2101 Skill Analysis in Physical Activity: Team Sports
(0-3) 1 hour credit.
Specialized activity instruction involving skills, drills, rules, regulations, and skill performance in a variety of selected team sports. (Formerly KAH 2101. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 2101 and KAH 2101.)

2123 Fitness and Wellness Concepts
(3-0) 3 hours credit
This course is designed to provide students with developmentally appropriate knowledge and skill in fitness and wellness. Part one of the course will address health-related issues in personal, interpersonal, and community settings. The second part of the course will discuss the developmental and acquisition of motor-perceptual and sport skills. (Formerly IDS 2123. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 2123 and IDS 2123)

2201 Skill Analysis in Physical Activity: Dual Sports
(0-3) 1 hour credit.
Specialized activity instruction involving skills, drills, rules, regulations, and skill performance in a variety of selected dual sports.

2301 Skill Analysis in Physical Activity: Track and Field
(0-3) 1 hour credit.
Specialized activity instruction involving skills, drills, rules, regulations, and skill performance in a variety of selected track and field events.

2303 Cultural and Scientific Foundations
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Study of philosophy, ethics, sociology, scientific areas, and current concepts relevant to the discipline of kinesiology. (Formerly KAH 2303. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 2303 and KAH 2303.) [TCCN: KINS 1301.]

2401 Gymnastics and Fitness Training
(0-3) 1 hour credit.
Practice in gymnastic and fitness activities for the kinesiology major. (Formerly KAH 2401. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 2401 and KAH 2401.)

2411 Rhythmical Activities and Dance
(0-3) 1 hour credit.
Practice in rhythmical techniques and various types of dance. (Formerly KAH 2411. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 2411 and KAH 2411.)

2421 Outdoor Activities and Lifetime Sports
(1-2) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: HTH 2523.
Practice in outdoor activities and life sports. Weekend class field trips required. Laboratory fee will be assessed. (Formerly KIN 2433 and KAH 2433. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 2421 and either KIN 2433 or KAH 2433.)

2423 Management and Organization in Kinesiology and Sports
(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. [TCCN: PHED 1336.]

3003 Computer Applications in Kinesiology and Health
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: KIN 2303 or HTH 3503.
Application of computer and multimedia technology in Kinesiology and Health disciplines.

3303 Athletic Injuries and Training Procedures
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: HTH 2523.
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. (Formerly KAH 3303. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 3303 and KAH 3303.)

3313 Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
(2-2) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 2303 or HTH 3503.
Study of human anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, nervous, and endocrine systems. Emphasis will be placed on anatomy and physiology used in the science of kinesiology. (Formerly AHS 3113. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 3313 and AHS 3113.)

3323 Biomechanics
(2-2) 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.

3413 Tactics
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 2303.
Administration of games, sports, and physical fitness activities for the adolescent through adulthood. Some fieldwork experience may be required. (Formerly KAH 3413. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 3413 and KAH 3413.)

3433 Exercise Physiology
(2-2) 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. (Formerly HTH 4133. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 3433 and HTH 4133.)

3443 Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription
(2-2) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 3433
Analysis of the nature of physical fitness, basic principles and concepts of exercise and fitness, and the development and implementation of individually prescribed exercise training programs. An individual fitness requirement is mandatory for passing the course. (Formerly KAH 3443. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 3443 and KAH 3443.)

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.

4103 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. Some fieldwork experience may be required.

4113 Evaluation
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: KIN 3003 and completion of Core Curriculum requirement in mathematics. Application of test, measurement, and evaluation theory. Emphasis is on proper selection and administration of tests and appropriate evaluation of test results using basic statistical procedures. (Formerly KAH 4113. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 4113 and KAH 4113.)

4123 Psychosocial Aspects of Exercise and Sport
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 2303.
A study of human behavior in exercise and sport. Motivation in sport, performance enhancement, sport personalogy, exercise adherence, and cognitive and affective effects of exercise.

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
(2-2) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: KIN 3413 and KIN 4343.
Examination of current trends, issues, and pedagogical approaches to the teaching and learning of physical education in the Secondary school curriculum. Contemporary programming, problem-solving, 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.

4223 Advanced Topics in Exercise and Sport Psychology
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 4023 or KIN 4123.
In-depth study of exercise and sport psychology, emphasizing research methods, theoretical models, performance enhancement techniques and professional ssues.

4233 Advanced Topics in Exercise Physiology and Fitness Testing
(2-2) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: KIN 3433 and KIN 3443.
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 and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
(2-2) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: KIN 3443 and KIN 3303.
This course examines various therapeutic exercise modalities and programs used in the treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases.

4303 Teaching Elementary Physical Education
(2-2) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: KIN 3413 and KIN 4343.
Examination of current trends, issues, and pedagogical approaches to the teaching and learning of physical education in the Elementary school curriculum. ontemporary 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 2303.
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. (Formerly KAH 4343. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 4343 and KAH 4343.)

4403 Motor Learning
(2-2) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 3313.
Functional applications of motor control and learning theory in skill instruction and sports performance. Motor learning laboratory required. Laboratory fee will be assessed. (Formerly KAH 4403. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 4403 and KAH 4403.)

4413 Coaching Athletics
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 2303.
Theory of coaching relevant to athletics. Emphasis on organization and content involved in coaching a variety of sports. (Formerly KAH 4413. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 4413 and KAH 4413.)

4423 Developmental/Adaptive Physical Activity
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: KIN 4103 or consent of instructor.
A developmental approach to the study of disabilities in physical activity. Legislation, pathologies, and adaptation principles. Class field trips required. Formerly KAH 4423. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 4423 and KAH 4423.)

4911-3 Independent Study
1 to 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: 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.

4936 Internship in Kinesiology
6 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Supervised internship with appropriate agency in the field of kinesiology and sport management.

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.

4993 Honors Thesis
3 hours credit. Prerequisite: 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.