Courses in Kinesiology (KIN)
1311 Foundations of Kinesiology (3-0). Survey of the historical and philosophical foundations, scope, objectives, and future of kinesiology-related careers. In addition, scientific foundations, programs, professional considerations, and leadership requirements for employment within this profession will be emphasized.
2321 Football (3-0). Fundamental skills involved in football including individual skills and techniques, terminology, identification of various offenses and defenses, scouting, and total organization of competitive football.
2322 Basketball (3-0). Fundamental skills involved in basketball, including individual skills and techniques, terminology, team offenses and defenses, scouting, and total organization of competitive basketball.
2323 Track (3-0). Teaching the organization of track and field with emphasis on theory, skills, and film studies. Includes officiating, developing a training system, and some participation.
2324 Volleyball (3-0). Fundamental skills involved in volleyball, including individual skills and techniques, offenses, defenses, transition play, scouting, strategies, physical training and conditioning principles, and total organization of competitive volleyball.
2325 Soccer (3-0). Fundamental skills involved in soccer, including individual skills and techniques, offenses, defenses, scouting, principles of training and conditioning, psychology of coaching, and the total organization of competitive soccer.
2326 Softball (3-0). This course is designed to prepare present and future players, physical-education teachers and coaches in the theory of coaching softball. The course includes the mental and physical preparation of becoming a softball player; the theory and practical experience pertaining to the offense and defense; individual drills for each of the nine softball positions.
2327 Baseball (3-0). Fundamental skills involved in baseball, including organizing practices, team development, strategies, rules and theories of coaching competitive baseball programs.
2341/PHED 1306 Safety and First Aid (3-0). Fundamentals of safe conduct in home, traffic, recreation, and community. First aid includes the practice of current standard techniques, including CPR.
2361 Principles of Wellness (3-0). The study of the aspects that make up total wellness. Subject areas will include the health-related aspects of physical fitness, proper nutrition, heart disease, substance abuse, and the influence of mental, emotional, and psychological factors on these aspects.
2363/PHED 1308 Officiating (3-0). Study and interpretation of rules of various sports and actual practice of officiating and judging athletic events.
3331 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (0-3). The purpose of this course is to identify injury risk factors associated with participation in competitive athletics and to plan all components of a prevention program.
3333 Motor Development (3-0). A study of psychomotor development. The focus is on the growth years, though developmental considerations for all age groups are considered. Implications for sport, exercise, and physical activity will be discussed.
3351 Tests and Measurement in Physical Education and Sport (3-0). Measurement techniques unique to the evaluation of physical performance objectives, including physical fitness and acquisition of basic motor and sport skills. Practical experiences will be provided in test administration, scoring, and interpretation of results.
3361 Sport Management (3-0). Organization, administration and management of sport and exercise programs. Includes personnel management and supervision, program development, planning and management of facilities, the purchase and care of supplies and equipment, legal liability, and public relations.
3370 Physiology of Exercise (3-0). Physiological responses of the system of the human body to acute and chronic exercise. Emphasis is on the processes and mechanisms for such responses. Prerequisite: Biology 2423 and 2424 or consent of instructor.
3372 Kinesiology: Biomechanical Analysis of Movement (3-0). Principles of human movement emphasizing an understanding of the relationship of structure and movement with respect to anatomy and mechanical analysis. Prerequisite: Biology 2423.
4100 Physical Education Capstone (1-0). This is an online course designed to present the kinesiology student seeking all-level teacher certification in physical education the opportunity for problem specific analysis in teaching all-level physical education in the school system. This course must be completed prior to taking the TExES in physical education. In addition, those students who seek teacher certification after graduation will be required to enroll in Kinesiology 4100. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching and senior standing.
4331 Sports Law (3-0). A course that focuses on the legal elements and responsibilities found in sports and the entire realm of physical activities. The legal environment, legal duties and responsibilities, risk management, and participant rights will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on developing proficiency in recognizing and solving problems and issues in sports and physical activities.
4333 Health Promotion in the Workplace (3-0). This course will provide students with an opportunity to learn about planning and implementing a comprehensive health promotion program in the workplace setting. Emphasis will be on developing environmental and social support for healthy behaviors within the business community. Additional topics that will be addressed include: building awareness, knowledge, skills, and interpersonal support for personal behavior change.
4343 Adapted Physical Activities (3-0). A survey of various disabling conditions: physical, mental, and emotional, and the implications that these disabilities impose on physical activities, fitness, and sport. A field experience is required.
4351 Acquisition and Assessment of Psychomotor Skills (3-0). The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to develop competencies related to the acquisition and assessment of selected components of the psychomotor domain.
4355 Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education (3-0). Motor skills acquisition in children; the sequential progression in the achievement of motor proficiency and physical fitness through the use of skill themes and movement concepts.
4357 Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education (3-0). Major emphasis on development of competencies needed to: create and maintain a learning environment, engage students in learning related activities and implement effective instruction at the secondary level. Special emphasis on adolescent growth and development, learning theories, teaching styles, performance objectives, and program goals. A professional education course and not included in major course requirements. A field practicum is required.
4361 Psychological Aspects of Sport (3-0). The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the fields of sport and exercise psychology. An emphasis will be placed on the application of psychological theories and training techniques specifically to coaching athletes. The expanding field of exercise psychology will also be studied with emphasis on the psychological effects of sustained exercise on health well-being.
4363 Motor Learning (3-0). Applications of learning principles to skill acquisition in sport and human domain. The study of psychological factors affecting performance and acquisition of motor skills.
4373 Internship. Supervised internship with selected wellness and recreational organizations. Recommended for students not seeking teacher certification. Prerequisite: Senior standing, minimum GPA of 3.0, and approval by department. Apply by March 1 for the following fall semester and by November 1 for the following spring semester.
4380 Sport and Exercise Nutrition (3-0). The metabolism of food by various systems of the body and its relation to exercise. The role of diet along with the application of nutritional principles to enhance human performance.
4381 Special Topics (3-0). Selected topics in kinesiology. May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.
4382 Exercise Testing (3-0). Introduction to a variety of laboratory and field tests utilized in the evaluation of functional work capacity in specific areas of human performance. Emphasis is given to the application of the following: 1) benefits and risks associated with exercise testing, 2) health screening and risk stratification, 3) physical fitness testing and interpretation, 4) exercise testing for children, the elderly, and pregnant women, and 5) legal issues. Prerequisite: Kinesiology 3370, or consent of instructor.
4383 Exercise Prescription (3-0). Introduction to basic theory and application relative to exercise prescription for healthy individuals and individuals with specific clinically diagnosed diseases. Emphasis is given to an application of the following: 1) benefits and risks associated with exercise, 2) health screening and risk stratification, 3) general principles of exercise prescription, 4) exercise prescription for diseased individuals, 5) exercise prescription for children, the elderly, and pregnant women, 6) methods for changing exercise behavior. Prerequisite: Kinesiology 4382 or consent of instructor.
4390 Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3-0). A course designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to design and implement safe and effective strength and conditioning programs. Prerequisite: Kinesiology 3370 and Kinesiology 3372, or consent of instructor.
