Kinesiology Courses

Athletic Training (AT)

3002 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (2) SP
A comprehensive study of the methods of preventing and caring for injuries incurred in an athletic, exercise science, or physical education program. Emphasis is placed upon the practical aspects of care and treatment.

Exercise Science (EX)

2533 Kinesiology (3) F, SU (Honors Credit Available)
A study of the science of human motion. Emphasis is upon anatomical analysis of body movement. This course embraces such areas as physics for mechanical and gravitational laws, anatomy for structures of bone, muscle, and nerve, and physiology for the action of muscle and nerve. Prerequisite: Biology 3514 and 3524 or Biology 2213 recommended.

3002 Mechanics of Movement (2) SP
A study of the practical application of muscular movement and motor patterns to exercise and sport. Prerequisite: Exercise Science 2533.

3363 Statistical Analysis of Human Performance (3) F
This course is designed to help students learn elementary statistical methods and applications of these methods in a physical education, exercise science, or physical therapy setting. The course content will cover basic descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, with an emphasis on the correct application of analyses. The course also involves measurement concepts in research for all types of human performance. Students will be introduced to the SPSS computer application. Prerequisites: Either Mathematics 1043, 1053, 1113, 1123 or 1314.

4113 Exercise Physiology (3) F (Honors credit available)
A study of the physiologic adaptations during exercise and sport performance. Topics include nutrition and sports performance, metabolism and energy pathways, pulmonary, ventilatory and cardiovascular regulations during exercise, muscle function during exercise performance and the effects of exercise on body composition. Prerequisites: Biology 3514 and 3524 or 2213 or permission of instructor.

4123 Exercise Physiology Lab (3) SP
A laboratory class designed to assess the topics covered during Exercise Physiology. Lab topics include graded exercise testing (GXT), resting and exercise electrocardiography, strength and power assessment and other clinical exercise tests. Prerequisite: Exercise Science 4113.

4133 Exercise Evaluation and Prescription (3) SP
A study of health and fitness evaluation and prescription objectives. This course is designed to meet the KSA’s for the ACSM HFI certification exam. Prerequisite: Exercise Science 4113.

4143 Special Topics in Exercise Science (3) SP
This course focuses on special areas in Exercise Science. Topics include exercise response under extreme physical stress, exercise and environmental conditions, exercise in children, exercise and the geriatric population, ergogenic aids and sports performance, and exercise in other special populations. Prerequisite: Exercise Science 4113.

4152 Principles of Teaching Conditioning Exercise (2) SP
This course will introduce students to a variety of methods of teaching and leading aerobic and resistance training exercise in a group and/or individual setting. Each student will be instructed on and given practical experience in teaching and leading several types of exercise, including: aerobics, water exercise, strength/toning and strength/resistance exercise. Prerequisites: Exercise Science 2533, 4113. This course may satisfy the SALT Tier II requirement.

4224 Externship in Exercise Science (4) SU
The student will select a wellness center, fitness center, or clinical site for practical experience. Prerequisites: Exercise Science 4113, 4133 and senior status.

480V Independent Study and/or Research in Exercise Science (1-4) F, SP, SU
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to participate with faculty on an independent project in Exercise Science or Physical Education. Students should select an appropriate project and under the guidance of a faculty member, complete the proposed project. The project can be either laboratory or library oriented. A paper is usually required at the completion of the course. Repeatable for credit (maximum credit six hours). Prerequisite: Permission of academic chair.

Health (HL)

1303 Healthful Living (3) F, SP
An examination and application of the facts and principles of the science of health and nutrition as they pertain to personal, family, and community welfare.

3302 First Aid and Emergency Care (2) F, SP, SU
A course designed to provide the student with knowledge and skills to meet the needs of most situations requiring emergency first aid care, with emphasis on personal safety and accident prevention. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Standard First Aid courses completion certificate will be given.

4342 Teaching Health and Wellness (2) SP
A course consisting of history, philosophy, current trends, basic issues, and principles underlying health education. On the basis of these principles, a critical appraisal is made of the health curriculum at the various grade levels, health teaching methods, and units for teaching in health.

Physical Education Activity Courses (PE)

(PE 1001-2001 satisfy the general education physical education activity requirement.)

1001 Physical Fitness (1) F, SP
A course designed to emphasize conditioning activities, fitness testing and self-evaluation.

1021 Volleyball (1) F, SP
Instruction in the fundamental skills and basic knowledge of volleyball.

1031 Golf (1) F
Instruction in the fundamental skills and basic knowledge of golf. Fee required.

1091 Softball (1) F
Instruction in the fundamental skills and basic knowledge of softball.

1111 Badminton Fundamentals (1) F, SP
Instruction in the fundamental skills and basic knowledge of badminton.

1121 Jogging (1) F, SP, SU
Instruction in the proper way to improve physical fitness through walking, jogging, running, and stretching exercises.

1151 Weight Training (1) F, SP, SU
Instruction in the fundamental skills and basic knowledge of weight training.

1161 Racquetball (1) F, SP, SU
Instruction in the fundamental skills and basic knowledge of racquetball.

1181 Rhythm and Dance for Schools (1) SP
Instruction in rhythms and dance typically taught in a school setting.

1221 Aerobics (1) F, SP, SU
Instruction and participation in floor, low impact, and bench aerobics.

1311 Tennis Fundamentals (1) F, SP, SU
Instruction in the fundamental skills and basic knowledge of tennis.

1nnV Selected Activities in Physical Education (1-2) F, SP, SU
This course will vary in content each semester. Possible topics include: disc golf, self-defense, SCUBA, backpacking, snow skiing, fitness yoga, Golf for Business and Life, and other possible offerings. May be taken more than once for credit, but the same topic cannot be repeated for credit. A special fee may apply, depending on the experience. Some topics have a prerequisite.

2001 Lifetime Fitness (1) F, SP, SU
A course designed to make students more aware of healthy lifestyle habits and help them make wise fitness/wellness decisions about their current and future lifestyle habits. Each student will participate in a fitness/nutrition evaluation and establish goals for an exercise program during the course.

Physical Education Courses (PE)

2203 Foundations in Kinesiology (3) F
A general introduction to the field of kinesiology, designed to give the student an orientation into the historical background, nature, and opportunities available in the field.

2222 Introduction to Coaching (2) F (odd years on demand)
This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of coaching. It will give students an overview of the coaching profession. Topics include: developing a coaching philosophy, incorporating sport science into coaching, the psychology of coaching, and managing athletes in today’s society.

2402 Concepts of Motor Learning (2) F
A study of the psychological, physiological, and kinesiological acquisition of physical skills. This course also provides an in depth look at proper procedures for teaching simple and complex physical skills.

2742 Teaching Sport Skills (2) F
This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of individual and dual sports, team sports and various activities that are developmentally appropriate for middle and secondary physical education students. The content will cover the basic skills, rules, strategies and history of various activities.

3312 Camp Counseling (2) SP
The philosophy and objectives of an organized camping program are covered. An overnight camping trip and observations of recreational facilities are required in this course.

3323 Health, Physical Education, and Wellness for Children (3) F
The physical education and wellness section of this course is designed to help students understand developmentally appropriate physical education for children in grades K-6. Major topics include: goals and objectives, human growth and development, curriculum (movement education, games and sports, educational gymnastics, rhythms, physical fitness and wellness), organization and planning, materials, teaching strategies, and assessment. The health section will involve a study of the organization and administrative details relative
to the conduct of a school health program with emphasis on health services, healthful school living and health instruction.

3343 Teaching Secondary Physical Education (3) SP
This course is designed to help students prepare to teach developmentally appropriate physical education to the middle and secondary school aged student. Major topics include: goals and objectives; human growth and development; adapted P.E. for special needs; history; organization and planning; teaching strategies and techniques; materials; curriculum; and evaluation. Prerequisite: Physical Education 2742.

3381 Teaching Elementary Physical Education Lab (1) SP
This course is designed to give Physical Education Majors the opportunity to observe and participate in developmentally appropriate physical education classes in a variety of settings and a variety of grade levels to help prepare them for their own teaching experience.

3383 Teaching Elementary Physical Education (3) SP
This course is designed to help students prepare to teach developmentally appropriate physical education to elementary and middle school aged children. Major topics include: goals and objectives; human growth and development; adapted P.E. for special needs; history; organization and planning; teaching strategies and techniques; materials; curriculum (movement education; games and sports; educational gymnastics; rhythms; physical fitness and wellness); and evaluation.

3452 Psychology of Coaching (2) F (even years on demand)
Psychological concepts as they relate to coaching individual, dual, and team sports.

4223 Field Experience in Coaching (3) SP (odd years on demand)
This course is designed to give students a coaching experience with an experienced coach. Requirements include logging 120 hours in two different sports, attending practice sessions, article reviews on the two sports, keeping a journal of learning experiences, and other requirements assigned by the coach or instructor. Prerequisite: Physical Education 2222, 3452 or permission of instructor.

4323 Administration of Exercise Related Programs (3) F
A course dealing with the plans of organization, supervision, administrative policies, budget and finance, legal aspects, staff, physical plant, equipment and facilities, scheduling programs of physical education, and the problems and procedures in conducting intramural and interscholastic athletic contests.

4502 Seminar in Kinesiology (2) SP
This course provides a review of the major concepts for those students in the department. The student will demonstrate a fundamental understanding of core competencies important to the discipline. To be taken in the student’s last spring semester. Prerequisites: Exercise Science 2533, 3363, 4113, Physical Education 2203 and 4323.