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  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides undergraduate majors in kinesiology and health the foundation of motorlearning and control theories to be applied to decisions related to the enhancement of human performance. Prerequisites: C or better in PSYC 1000; concurrent enrollment in or completion of KIN 3021; and 2.75 GPA.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will examine physical activity from a public health perspective. Topics include study design, critical appraisal of research, assessment of physical activity, relationships between physical activity and health outcomes, and current issues in physical activity epidemiology. Dual listed with KIN 5024. Prerequisites: KIN 3021.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Synthesize foundational kinesiology knowledge to analyze functional movement patterns and increase theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to obtain Functional Movement Screen certification. Integration ofcore kinesiology and biomechanics concepts to a human movement model. Opportunities and emphasis on basic fundamental movements and applying acquired skills in practical experiences. Prerequisite: Completion of KIN 3021 and minimum 2.75 GPA.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Gives students knowledge and experience needed to develop and lead exercise training programs. Of interest to teachers, coaches and fitness leaders. Prerequisites: Completion of KIN 3021 and minimum 2.750 GPA.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides understanding of biomechanical theories and the application of biomechanical measurements to human movement in sports, training, and rehabilitation. Emphasis on using equipment to collect biomechnial data to answer research and clinical questions. Lecture and data collection topics include electromyography, force, balance, kinematics, and kinetics. Prerequisites: KIN 3042; minimum GPA of 2.50.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This class is a comprehensive overview of the drug use and abuse in sports, including physiological action, performance effects, as well as the ethical, political and administrative context. It provides deeper physiological knowledge through the description and understanding of performance enhancing drug mechanism. Prerequisites: KIN 3021 or Instructors Permission.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides an overview and discussion of the epidemiology of physical activity, health-related fitness, and chronic diseases. General etiology and epidemiology of chronic diseases are considered. The relationships among physical activity, health-related fitness, and chronic diseases are the main focus of the course. Dual listed with KIN 5050. Prerequisites: KIN 3021 or minimum GPA of 2.50.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides the prospective athletic trainer with the knowledge and skill necessary to recognize, manage, and refer the general medical conditions, disabilities, and pathologies that occure to athletes and the physically active. Prerequisites: KIN 3058 and 3078; concurrent enrollment in KIN 4068; minimum GPA of 2.50.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Presents skills necessary to plan, implement and evaluate individualized physical education programs in the least restrictive environment. Acquaints students with current laws, characteristics, assessment instruments and nationally validated programs in physical education for the disabled child. Prerequisites: Completion of KIN 3012.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Teaches foundational electrocardiography to perform graded exercise stress tests (GXT), performance of GXT's to healthy and diseased populations based on a health appraisal assessment. Knowledge used to develop comprehensive exercise prescriptions, make metabolic calculations. Emphasis on how physical activity, nutrition/weight management, and behavioral factors interact with exercise programming. Student must have CPR certification prior to first day of class. Dual listed with KIN 5056. Prerequisites: C or better in KIN 3021 and KIN 3010; and minimum 2.75 GPA.