KINESIOLOGY (KIN)
410-3 EXERCISE FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS. Designing exercise programs for children, youth, adults, and the aged. ACSM recommendations will guide this course.
412-3 BODY COMPOSITION. An overview of the theories and application of body composition assessment. Prerequisite: KIN 420.
414-3 EXERCISE ADHERENCE. Behavior management in the fitness/rehabilitation/physical education setting. Major determinants/consequences of exercise adherence and its impact on public health.
418-3 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH. Impact of physical activity on individuals with chronic disease and those with disabilities. Prerequisite: KIN 410.
420-3 PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF MOTOR ACTIVITY. Function and regulation of major human systems and response of these systems to physical activity. Two-hour lecture and two hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: KIN 315.
480-1 to 4 INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual investigation of topic. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours provided no topic is repeated. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
490-1 to 4 SELECTED TOPICS IN APPLIED KINESIOLOGY. Theory and practice in topical areas such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport and exercise psychology, adapted physical education, and pedagogy. May be repeated to maximum of 6 hours provided no topic is repeated.
499-1 to 4 INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH. Selection, investigation, and writing of research paper under supervision of instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
500-3 BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS OF SPORT. Psychological variables influencing participation patterns and performance in sport, and effects of sport upon psychological responses.
505-3 ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY OF MOTOR ACTIVITY. Metabolic changes that occur during physical exercise. Prerequisite: KIN 420 or consent of instructor.
510-3 HISTORICAL, CURRENT, AND COMPARATIVE ISSUES IN KINESIOLOGY. Study of significant events in education, sport, and physical education that have led to current practices in kinesiology.
513-3 EXERCISE, EPIDEMIOLOGY, AND CHRONIC DISEASE. Principles and concepts of epidemiology and influence of exercise on prevalent chronic diseases in America.
514-3 APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY. Investigates the human physiological systems’ response to rest and exercise, and the stimuli during rest and exercise that can affect these responses. Prerequisite: KIN 510.
515-3 RESEARCH METHODS IN KINESIOLOGY. Research designs appropriate for studies in human performance, analysis of representative studies, application of methodology in selecting and defining problems, overview of statistics.
520-3 PEDAGOGY IN SPECIAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION. Selection of appropriate intervention strategies for individuals with disabilities. Includes instructional strategies and curriculums.
525-3 PRINCIPLES OF ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION. Selection and presentation of appropriate assessment tools for individuals with varying degrees of disability and age.
530-3 ADVANCED MOTOR LEARNING. Theoretical and practical aspects of motor skills acquisition related to physical education and sport performance including retention, motivation, transfer, and practice effects. Prerequisite: KIN 320.
532-3 RESEARCH METHODS IN SPORT MANAGEMENT. Analysis of Qualitative Research Methods studying multiple sport management research streams. Case studies, content analysis, ethnography, policy analysis, and legal research are included.
533-3 ISSUES IN ATHLETICS AND EDUCATION. Current topics analysis, through principles of management, strategy, sociology, law, and other disciplines.
534-3 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN THE SPORT INDUSTRY. Firms in the sport industry, attainment of competitive advantage, analytical tools studying corporate environment, culture, change, planning, and implementation.
535-3 ADMINISTRATIVE THEORY AND PRACTICE IN KINESIOLOGY. Administrative and supervisory functions in physical education, fitness/wellness, and sport organizations including organizational policies and procedures for instructional programs.
536-3 SPORT FACILITY DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT. Principles of design, construction, maintenance and management of sport centers.
537-3 DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERANCE OF INTERNATIONAL SPORTS. Cultural influences affecting the emergence, governance and organization of selected international sports.
538-3 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPORT MANAGEMENT. Human Resource Management – Risk Management – Sport Communication – Interscholastic, Intercollegiate, and/or Professional Sport Administration – Coaching Theory and Administration.
539-3 AQUATICS, SPORTS, AND RECREATION. Techniques and methods of instruction in aquatic programs for individuals with disabilities will be presented. Disability sport and recreation programs will be examined.
540-3 EXERCISE ASSESSMENT AND PRESCRIPTION. Theoretical and practical aspects of assessment tools and their protocols, and application of techniques of exercise. Prerequisite: KIN 420.
545-3 BIOMECHANICS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT. Application of mechanical principles to development of motor skills from both theoretical and experimental aspects. Prerequisite: KIN 316.
550-3-12 SELECTED TOPICS IN KINESIOLOGY. Analysis of reports, current problems, trends, and research in kinesiology. Repeatable up to 12 hours at discretion of advisor; provided no topic is repeated. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
552-3 BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS OF EXERCISE. Relationship between psychosocial factors and exercise/rehabilitative behavior.
555-3 INTERNSHIP IN KINESIOLOGY. Individualized planned experience in agency, organization, or institution appropriate to student's area of professional interest. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
560-3 CARDIOVASCULAR AND NEUROMUSCULAR FUNCTIONS OF EXERCISE. Advanced principles and concepts of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, nervous, and muscular systems and their responses to exercise.
580-1 to 4 READINGS IN KINESIOLOGY. Supervised reading on selected topics. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours.
599-1 to 6 THESIS IN KINESIOLOGY. Students selecting thesis track must earn minimum of 3 credit hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: KIN 515.