KINS - Kinesiology

This institutional credit course is required for all first-year students. By providing an overview of academic policies, campus resources, and general graduation guidelines, the seminar is designed to help students succeed in their university endeavors. In addition, the seminar will focus on building skills in preparation for completing the major requirements. This course does not count toward the total hours required for graduation.

Prerequisites:BIOL 2160 or HSCS 2813 or concurrently. Introduction to the recognition, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries. Laboratory experiences emphasize taping, bracing, wrapping and padding methods and techniques for preventing athletic related injuries/conditions. Additional special course fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Lab component for KINS 2103.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1211. Introduction to human metabolism and bioenergetics. Emphasis on metabolic adaptations brought on by exercise.

An introduction to health and fitness-related topics including application of these principles. An emphasis is placed on the individual's capability and responsibility for adopting health-enhancing behaviors leading to a full and satisfying life.

Overview of the history, philosophy, theory, and practice of professional health education and acquaints students with the role of the health educator as an agent of behavioral change.

An exploration of food nutrients and basic nutrition principles to aid in the planning and selection of a healthy diet to promote high-level wellness.

A short course on the study of prefixes, suffixes, and root words used in medical terminology. A body systems approach focuses on abbreviations, symbols, surgical, pathological, and diagnostic procedures.

A discussion of introductory current topics and issues in Kinesiology. Topics may focus on community health, exercise science, athletic training, outdoor education or physical education and are intended for students in the first or second year of study. Topics and instructor will vary. Field trips may be required. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisite: KINS 2103 or concurrently. Supervised clinical experience in a college/university, secondary school, corporate/industrial, clinical or fitness setting. Students shall perform athletic training duties in assigned clinical settings commensurate with their level of experience and competence. Class/sessions will be used to discuss clinical education experiences, evidence-based medicine, practice clinical skills, and demonstrate assigned competencies/proficiencies. Additional special course fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisites: HSCS 2823 or BIOL 2170. Investigation of the full significance of human anatomical structures and their relationship to the complex functions that normally occur during physical activity. Additional special course fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisite: KINS 3113. Investigation of the organization and administration strategies of an allied health care program. Emphasis will be on the objectives, principles, and problems in the management of a comprehensive athletic training program.

Prerequisite: KINS 2103 or concurrently. Procedures and techniques for the recognition, evaluation and management of orthopedic injuries and conditions to the lower extremities. Laboratory experiences emphasize the methods and techniques in evaluating lower extremity injuries/conditions.

Prerequisite: KINS 3102. Supervised clinical experience in a college/university, secondary school, corporate/industrial, clinical or fitness setting. Students shall perform athletic training duties in assigned clinical settings commensurate with their level of experience and competence. Class/sessions will be used to discuss clinical education experiences, evidence-based medicine, practice clinical skills, and demonstrate assigned competencies/proficiencies. Additional special course fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisite: KINS 3153. Recognition and treatment of general medical pathology and etiologies of patients involved in physical activity. Application of pharmacological principles in the treatment of illness, injury, and disease for the athletic population will be discussed. Laboratory experiences emphasize the methods and techniques in assessing general medical conditions. Additional special course fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisite: KINS 2103 or concurrently. Examination of the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions through the use of cryotherapy, thermotherapy, hydrotherapy and electrotherapy. Laboratory experiences emphasize the application of therapeutic physical agents and modalities.

Prerequisite: KINS 3113. Procedures and techniques for the recognition, evaluation and management of orthopedic injuries and conditions to the upper extremities and thorax. Laboratory experiences emphasize the methods and techniques in evaluating injuries/conditions to the upper extremity and thorax.

Prerequisites: BIOL 2170 or HSCS 2823; KINS 2331, KINS 2323, and KINS 3103 (or concurrent). Study of the effects of acute and chronic exercise on human physiology. Opportunity is provided to conduct experiments and studies on related topics.

Prerequisite: BIOL 2170 or HSCS 2823; KINS 2103, KINS 2331, KINS 2323, KINS 2200 (concurrent option). Supervised practical experience in a fitness center, rehabilitation program, and/or a health promotion program.

Prerequisites: BIOL 2170 or HSCS 2823; KINS 2103, KINS 2331, and KINS 2323 (or concurrent). Introduction to biomechanics and the application of physics to human motion. Emphasis on the movement mechanics of the human body during sport, exercise, and rehabilitation.

Prerequisites: BIOL 2170, or HSCS 2823. An introduction to the methods and strategies of instructing weight training.

Prerequisites: BIOL 2170 or HSCS 2823. Materials, methods, and techniques utilized in organizing and instructing exercise classes.

Prerequisite: BIOL 2170 or HSCS 2823; KINS 3203 (concurrent). Materials, methods, and techniques of exercise testing, and prescription for healthy individuals. Opportunity to conduct experiments and studies on related topics. Additional special course fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisite: KINS 3212 or concurrently. Supervised practical experience in a fitness center, rehabilitation program, and/or a health promotion program.

Prerequisite: BIOL 2170 or HSCS 2823; KINS 2313, KINS 2323, KINS 2331, PSYC 2103. A survey of community health problems and methods of intervention and includes 60 hours of community based service-learning experiences.

Prerequisite: BIOL 2170 or HSCS 2823; KINS 2313, KINS 2323, KINS 2331, PSYC 2103. A study of the theoretical background and application information needed to plan, implement, and evaluate health programs in a variety of settings.

An in-depth study of the physiological and psycho-social causes and consequences of substance use and abuse with an emphasis on education and prevention.

An introduction to epidemiological concepts, an exploration of chronic and communicable diseases, and an examination of the role of the health educator in disease prevention and control.

The investigation and development of skills, knowledge, attitudes and methodology to address human sexuality topics in schools and communities.

Prerequisite: none. Examine health issues, scientific understanding of causes, and possible future approaches to control the major environmental health problems in industrialized and developing countries.

Theory and practice of individual fundamentals, team strategies, organization and management procedures specific to baseball.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2102 and BIOL 2170 or HSCS 2823 or concurrently. Analyzes the changes in human development across the lifespan and the underlying causes of these changes. Identifies developmentally appropriate teaching strategies and practices to enhance development across the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains.

Theory and practice of individual fundamentals, team strategies, organization and management procedures specific to basketball.

Study of coaching principles and practices including philosophy and ethics, legal aspects, budgets and finance, planning, fund-raising, motivation, communication, and leadership.

Theory and practice of individual fundamentals, team strategies, organization and management procedures specific to football.

Psychological theory and principles of sport and physical activity applied to coaching youth sport and secondary school athletics.

Theory and practice of individual fundamentals, team strategies, organization and management procedures specific to soccer.

A study of the rules, mechanics, and principles of sports officiating.

Prerequisite: KINS 3122. Supervised clinical experience in a college/university, secondary school, corporate/industrial, clinical or fitness setting. Students shall perform athletic training duties in assigned clinical settings commensurate with their level of experience and competence. Class/sessions will be used to discuss clinical education experiences, evidence-based medicine, practice clinical skills, and demonstrate assigned competencies/proficiencies. Additional special course fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisite: KINS 3133. Procedures and techniques for implementing a comprehensive rehabilitation program to athletic injuries through therapeutic exercise and manual therapy. Laboratory experiences emphasize the application of therapeutic exercise and psychosocial techniques to common athletic injuries/conditions. Additional special course fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisite: KINS 4102. Supervised clinical experience in a college/university, secondary school, corporate/industrial, clinical or fitness setting. Students shall perform athletic training duties in assigned clinical settings commensurate with their level of experience and competence. Class/sessions will be used to discuss clinical education experiences, evidence-based medicine, practice clinical skills, and demonstrate assigned competencies/proficiencies. Additional special course fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisite: BIOL 2170 or HSCS 2823; KINS 3203, KINS 3223, and KINS 3262 (concurrent). Identification and evaluation of cardiovascular and pulmonary risk factors, materials, methods and techniques of exercise prescriptions for healthy and diseased individuals.

Prerequisites: BIOL 2170 or HSCS 2823; KINS 3203 and KINS 3223 (concurrent). An introduction to the principles of developing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for healthy individuals utilizing resistance training, plyometrics, metabolic training, flexibility, reaction time, speed, and agility.

Prerequisite: BIOL 2170 or HSCS 2823; KINS 2103, KINS 2331, KINS 2323, KINS 2200 (concurrent option). Supervised practical experience in a community wellness center, cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation program, physical/occupational therapy program, and/or a sports medicine rehabilitation program.

Prerequisites: BIOL 2170 or HSCS 2823; KINS 3203, KINS 3262, and KINS 4203 (concurrent optional). This course is designed to introduce undergraduate exercise science students to Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation programming. Topics include initial evaluation, lifestyle modification, exercise programming, resistance training, and home programming. In addition, a portion of this course will address electrocardiogram (EKG) analysis and interpretation.

Prerequisite: KINS 4222. Supervised practical experience in a community wellness center, cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation program, physical/occupational therapy program, and/or a sports medicine rehabilitation program.

An exploration of physiological processes underlying stress, cognitive and somatic stress management techniques, personal exploration of stressors, and application of course concepts into a stress management plan.

Overview of the various physical, mental, and social issues that influence women's health. Historical assessment of the women's health movement and social issues of the 20th century. Assessment of the prevention and treatment of diseases that affect women.

This course introduces the student to the various aspects of sex, gender, and the scientific field of sexology as they emerged throughout the 20th century. Information will be conveyed through a variety of viewpoints including public health, sociological, historical, and sexological perspectives.

Prerequisites: BIOL 2170 or HSCS 2823; KINS 2313, KINS 2323, KINS 2331, PSYC 2103. An examination, creation, and application of teaching methodologies and media for a variety of health promotion settings.

Prerequisites: KINS 3203 or KINS 3103, or concurrently. Study of skill analysis and techniques of teaching basic movement skills. This course will prepare students to successfully apply skill analysis techniques and systematic observation in skill instruction.

Prerequisite: KINS 4403. Principles and practice of measurement and evaluation to assess individuals and programs. Emphasis on knowledge and skills testing in physical education, exercise and sports medicine settings.

Prerequisite: Department approval. A discussion of selected topics in Kinesiology focused on community health, exercise science, athletic training, outdoor education or physical education. This class is intended for students in the third or fourth year of study. Topics and instructor will vary. Clinical, service, or field components may be required. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor. Supervised clinical experience in a college/university, corporate/industrial, clinical or fitness setting. Students shall perform athletic training duties in assigned clinical settings commensurate with their level of experience and competence. This course is repeatable for credit.

Foundations upon which scientific investigations in Kinesiology are based and research methodologies are explored.

Prerequisites: KINS 4813 and department approval. Supervised research project on a topic of special interest. Approval of the Coordinator of Outdoor Education Academic Programs and the Department Chairperson is required. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisite: Department approval. An opportunity for professional experience related to the major or cognate area of specialization in a mentor organization. This course is repeatable for credit.