Graduate Courses in Kinesiology
6301 The Physiology of Exercise. A comprehensive study of the effect and influence of exercise upon the physiological processes, and the relation of certain after-factors with activity.
6303 The Nature and Basis of Motor Learning. This course is designed to provide an understanding of psychological principles involved in motor performance in sports and games. Applications of these principles will be stressed.
6304 Sport Psychology. A thorough study of the ethics and practice of applied sport psychology. In-depth analysis of athlete behavior including the study of motivation, attention, anxiety, personality, team cohesiveness and leadership. Also, the following topics are presented: role of the sport psychologist, ethical standards for sport psychologists, psychological testing, performance enhancement, program development, and psychological training techniques.
6305 Biomechanics. Mechanical analysis of motor activity. Human movement with emphasis on sports skills by application of principles of mechanics and kinesiology.
6310 Seminar in Sport Sociology. The study of the sociological implications of sport. The student will, through the inquiry method of teaching, be directed in the study of a variety of topics related to the sociology of sport. Topics may include politics in sport, racism in sport, women in sport, sport and religion, children and sport, professional sport, sport and education, violence in sport, ethical dilemmas in sport, and performance-enhancing drugs in sport.
6321 Adaptive Physical Education. A study of developmental physical education for the mentally, emotionally, physically, and socially handicapped child with special emphasis placed on these children in the public school.
6331 Legal Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity. 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 legal problems and issues in sports and physical activities.
6351 Tests and Measurements. A course which considers the historical background of measurement in physical education; selection, evaluation, structure, use, and administration of contemporary testing devices; and interpretation and application of results.
6371 Internship. Supervised field work experience in health, wellness, and exercise science.
6381 Special Topics. A study of selected topics in physical education. May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.
6391 Research Methods and Techniques. A course to familiarize the student with the types of research and related tools and techniques in physical education.
6393 Research. Directed reading or individual research. May be repeated once for credit. Prior approval of instructor and department head required.