Kinesiology (KNES)

College of Education

 

(GE) = Approved General Education Course

100 Canoeing, 1 credit hour (GE)

102 Pilates/Yoga, 1 credit hour (GE)

103 Aerobic Exercise, 1 credit hour (GE)

104 Orienteering, 1 credit hour (GE)

106 Volleyball, 1 credit hour (GE)

107 Softball/Track & Field, 1 credit hour (GE)

108 Scuba Diving, 1 credit hour (GE)

113 Intermediate Aerobic Exercise, 1 credit hour (GE)

114 Hiking/Backpacking, 1 credit hour (GE)

116 Racquetball, 1 credit hour (GE)

120 Health Wellness, 3 credit hours (GE)
This course is designed to provide the knowledge needed to assist students to make wise and informed decisions about their personal lifestyle behaviors to enable them to maximize their level of wellness. This course will help the students identify the various factors influencing their level of wellness. Information, skills and movement activities/games associated with lifetime activities will be demonstrated and practiced. Emphasis will be given to content areas and issues related to disease prevention and wellness.

122 Archery, 1 credit hour (GE)

123 Beginning Badminton, 1 credit hour (GE)

125 Folk Dance, 1 credit hour (GE)

126 Beginning Golf, 1 credit hour (GE)

127 Beginning Swimming, 1 credit hour (GE)

128 Beginning Tennis, 1 credit hour (GE)

130 Games, 1 credit hour (GE)
Emphasis on learning the skills, rules, and strategies associated with Ultimate Frisbee and Frisbee Golf and utilizing those skills in game-play situations.

135 Beginning Modern Dance Technique, 1 credit hour (GE)

136 Intermediate Golf, 1 credit hour (GE)

137 Intermediate Swimming, 1 credit hour (GE)

138 Intermediate Tennis, 1 credit hour (GE)

145 Intermediate Modern Dance Technique, 1 credit hour (GE)

147 Advanced Swimming, 1 credit hour (GE)

148 Advanced Tennis, 1 credit hour (GE)

150 Physical Conditioning, 1 credit hour (GE)
Wide array of conditioning activities aimed at developing the components of fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition. Kinesiology majors only.

153 Cycling/Jogging/Walking, 1 credit hour (GE)

155 Advanced Modern Dance Technique, 1 credit hour (GE)

157 Swim for Fitness, 1 credit hour (GE)

161 Officiating Team Sports, 1 credit hour (GE)

165 Beginning Ballroom Dance, 1 credit hour (GE)

166 Intermediate Ballroom Dance, 1 credit hour (GE)

167 Lifeguard Training, 1 credit hour (GE)

170 Introduction to Food Science and Preparation, 3 credit hours
Three lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Basic food science and technology; biotechnology; basic food safety and sanitation; culinary techniques in food preparation; food resources, time and meal management; role of food in the promotion of a healthy and enjoyable life-style.

171 Officiating II, 1 credit hour (GE)

181 Introduction to Dietetics, 1 credit hour
Introductory course detailing history of nutrition, dietetics, and The American Dietetic Association; dietetics program framework and connection to FCS; path to securing a dietetic internship and passage of Registration Exam; professional development as a health-care professional; and career planning.

185 Beginning Square Dance, 1 credit hour (GE)

190 Survey of Kinesiology, 2 credit hours
Introduction to programs and philosophies of kinesiology, career opportunities, and professional leadership and ethics. Kinesiology majors only.

195 Intermediate Square Dance, 1 credit hour (GE)

200 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, 3 credit hours
Care and prevention of athletic injuries, with emphasis on management of acute injuries.

201 Team Sports, 3 credit hours
Instruction in the planning, organizing, and teaching of several team sports. Emphasis is on the study of skills, drills, equipment, facilities, fundamentals, strategies, officiating, and rules. Kinesiology majors and minors only, or by consent of instructor.

202 Basketball, 1 credit hour (GE)

204 Soccer/Speedball, 1 credit hour (GE)

205 Volleyball, 1 credit hour (GE)

210 Personal Health, 3 credit hours
Issues of personal and community health to help students develop a broad understanding of health from a whole-health perspective. Kinesiology majors only. Fall Semester.

211 Motor Development, 3 credit hours
The study of movement behavior and the associated biological change in human movement across the life span. This course includes classroom and laboratory experiences designed to assist the pre-professional in the process of observing and analyzing movement behavior and motor performance with applications to developmentally appropriate movement experiences. Kinesiology majors only.

215 Weight Training, 1 credit hour (GE)

235 Choreography, 3 credit hours
Use of choreographic forms, including movement themes, improvisation, and dance choreography. Emphasis on solos, duets, and trios. Prerequisite: KNES 135.

245 Beginning Ballet Technique, 1 credit hour (GE)

255 Intermediate Ballet Technique, 1 credit hour (GE)

265 Beginning Jazz Dance, 1 credit hour (GE)

275 Intermediate Jazz Dance, 1 credit hour (GE)

281 Introduction to Nutrition, 3 credit hours
Food requirements, nutritive values; choice, use of food for maintenance and advancement of positive health; role of nutrients in human nutrition.

285 Tap Dance, 1 credit hour (GE)

300 First Aid and Prevention, 2 credit hours
Instruction in American Red Cross Standard First-Aid. Emphasis on preventing accidents and treatment of emergencies when they occur.

301 Individual and Dual Sports, 3 credit hours
Instruction in the planning, organizing, and teaching of several individual and dual sports. Emphasis is on the study of skills, drills, equipment facilities, fundamentals, strategies, and rules. Kinesiology majors and minors only.

310 Sports Nutrition, 3 credit hours
Course will provide a sports-specific knowledge base in nutrition for the physical educator, athlete, coach, and recreational athlete. Nutritional goals and weight loss will be addressed. Kinesiology majors only.

315 Orchesis Performing Group, 1 credit hour (GE)

337 Methods of Teaching Dance, 3 credit hours
Three hours per week. Development of the dance curriculum and organization, and problems of the dance program. Students must have at least junior standing. Required of all students minoring in dance.

361 Coaching of Team Sports, 2 credit hours
Coaching methods for various sports, including strategy, conditioning, and schedule making. Kinesiology majors only.

370 Applied Research in Food Science, 3 credit hours
Factors affecting the functions of various ingredients in foods, including proportions, temperatures, preparation techniques, utensil selection, and ingredient substitutions. Students use food-science knowledge to plan, conduct, and report about an individual experiment. Prerequisites: CHEM 102 and FCS 170 and 281.

372 Quantity Foods, 3 credit hours
Two lectures. One two-hour laboratory. Planning, procuring, storing, producing, and serving foods for families and commercial production. Emphasis is placed on nutritional needs, culture, socioeconomic levels, safety, sanitation, and management. Prerequisite: FCS 170.

373 Seminar in Dietetics, 1 credit hour
Overview of the American health-care system, policies, and administration; reimbursement issues in Medical Nutrition Therapy and outcomes-based research; guidance through application process for securing a dietetic internship. Open to majors only.

380 Physiology of Exercise, 4 credit hours
Physiological principles as they apply to health, fitness, and sport activities. Includes lectures, demonstrations, and a separate two-hour laboratory experience each week designed to increase knowledge and application of the adaptations of organ systems created through movement and vigorous exercise. Prerequisites: BIO 342, restricted to Kinesiology majors only, and junior or senior standing.

381 Kinesiology, 3 credit hours
This course is designed to develop a fundamental understanding of the anatomical, neuromuscular, and biomechanical principles of human movement. Further, the course allows for practical application of these principles in the field of kinesiology. Prerequisites: BIO 341, restricted to Kinesiology majors only, and junior or senior standing.

382 Foodservice Systems Management, 3 credit hours
Management, organization, administration of various foodservice systems; emphasis on management theories, quality control, cost analysis, financial and human resources, interviewing and negotiating techniques, diversity issues, educational theory and techniques, development of educational materials, and employee education.

385 History and Philosophy of Dance, 3 credit hours
Three hours per week. History of dance, from primitive through present times. Study of theories of leading dancers, from beginning of theatrical dance through modern times.

395 Dance Production, 3 credit hours
Study and preparation of dance for public performance. Prerequisite: KNES 235.

398 Exercise Testing and Evaluation, 4 credit hours
Comprehensive, functional, and diagnostic examination of the cardiovascular responses to graded exercise testing. Emphasis given to electrophysiology, mechanisms of arrhythmias, normal electrical activation of the heart, axis determination, and the normal 12-lead electrocardiogram. Includes lectures, demonstrations, and a separate two-hour laboratory experience each week designed to increase knowledge and application of the course content. Prerequisite/Corequisite: KNES 380. Prerequisites: Kinesiology major and junior or senior standing.

400 The Curriculum in Physical Education, 3 credit hours
Curricular designs and selected areas of study in health and physical education. Prerequisite: Admission to the TEP.

411 Developing Creativity Outdoors, 3 credit hours
Contributions to a child’s creativity through exploration, discovery, and direct experiences utilizing the natural environment as a learning laboratory, through physical-education activities.

420 Evaluation in Physical Education, 3 credit hours
Examination and description of the tools and techniques necessary in appraising the extent to which physical-education objectives are achieved. Prerequisite: Admission to the TEP.

421 The Curriculum in Health, 3 credit hours
Analysis of basic principles, techniques, and methods of curriculum development for school health instruction. Emphasis on selection of subject matter, scope and sequence, and various curriculum designs, as well as teaching strategies, in a comprehensive school health curriculum.

422 The School Health Program, 3 credit hours
Correlation and integration of health instruction with the total seven other components of the school program will be reviewed. Advances and recent developments in the field of health will also be explored.

430 Methods of Teaching Physical Education in the Middle and Secondary Schools, 3 credit hours
Designed for students majoring in Kinesiology and preparing to teach physical education in the middle and secondary schools. Field-based for 10 weeks. Prerequisite: Admission to the TEP.

440 Seminar in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, 3 credit hours
Study of developments in the field of education, with particular emphasis on health and physical education. Current issues will be researched with special attention to the application to research.

472 Adapted Physical Education, 3 credit hours
Content, organization, conduct, and application of activities designed for individuals with permanent or temporary physical limitations. Prerequisites: KNES 211, restricted to Kinesiology majors only, and junior or senior standing.

473 Human Nutrition and Metabolism I, 3 credit hours
FCS 473 is the first of a two-semester sequence of courses that addresses the integration of physiological, biochemical, and chemical principles in an in-depth study of human nutrition and intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and nucleic acids. Prerequisites: BIO 341 and 342 and KNES 380.

474 Human Nutrition and Metabolism II, 3 credit hours
FCS 474 is the second of a two-semester sequence of courses that addresses the integration of physiological, biochemical, and chemical principles in an in-depth study of human nutrition and intermediary metabolism of vitamins and minerals. In addition, this course focuses on advanced concepts related to fluid and electrolyte balance and the interrelationships between the regulation of macronutrient metabolism and energy balance in both health and disease. Prerequisites: BIO 341 and 342 and KNES 473 with a minimum grade of C, and KNES 380.

480 Health, Movement, and Collaborative Techniques for the Elementary School Teacher, 3 credit hours
Course explores health, physical education, and collaborative techniques appropriate for the K–6 classroom. Prerequisite or corequisite: Literacy Block.

482 Organization and Administration of Physical Education, 3 credit hours
Problems and issues involved in the organization and administration of physical-education programs in elementary and secondary schools. Kinesiology majors only.

483 Nutrition Care Process I, 3 credit hours
Foundations of client interviewing and counseling, methods of education, health behavior concepts, nutrition assessment, documentation techniques, medical terminology, weight management, eating disorders, fluid and electrolyte balance, diabetes, and tube feeding. Prerequisites: BIO 341 and 342 and FCS 385.

484 Nutrition Care Process II, 3 credit hours
Application of clinical nutrition foundations to disease systems; case-study approach to medical nutrition therapy. Prerequisite: FCS 482.

485 Life Cycle and Community Nutrition, 3 credit hours
Human nutrition needs from conception through old age; emphasis on nutrition services and resources available in a community for individuals of all ages. Prerequisite: FCS 281 or equivalent.

489 Methods of Teaching Physical Education in the Elementary School, 3 credit hours
Emphasis on planning, organization, and management strategies, as well as instructional strategies. Course is field-based for 10 weeks at an elementary school. Prerequisite: Admission to the TEP.

490 Health Promotion Internship, 3–12 credit hours
Fall and Spring Semesters and Summer Sessions. Consent of instructor required.

494 Exercise and Wellness for Senior Adults, 3 credit hours
This course is designed to provide Health Promotion majors with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement appropriate exercise and wellness programs for senior adults. The students will develop knowledge related to the physical, mental, psychological, and social factors that influence the exercise and wellness habits of senior adults. In addition, the students will gain valuable experience in working with senior adults through field experiences in a variety of settings. Prerequisites: KNES 211, 472, 499, and junior or senior standing.

495 Directed Reading and Independent Study, 1–3 credit hours
Consent of instructor required. This course can be repeated two times for up to 6 hours credit with Program Coordinator approval.

496 Strength and Conditioning, 3 credit hours
This course will provide Health Promotion students with an in-depth study of the latest strength training and conditioning techniques endorsed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The course will include the study of current research related to strength and conditioning. In addition, the course will focus on the scientific principles, concepts, and strength-training techniques for a variety of exercises and equipment. This course will prepare Health Promotion students to develop safe, effective, and appropriate strength training and conditioning programs for clients in the world of practice. The course will be linked to a strength and conditioning certification the students can earn by applying for the certification test, paying for the certification test, and passing the test. Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIO 341, 342, KNES 380, 398 and junior or senior standing.

497 Pharmacology, 3 credit hours
This course will provide the Health Promotion candidate with an in-depth study of the effects of commonly prescribed medications on exercise performance. The interaction of medications and nutritional choices will also be studied. This course will provide valuable and potentially lifesaving information for the Health Promotion candidate who is working with clients in fitness and/or exercise settings, including personal training, physical therapy, and recreational settings. Prerequisites: BIO 341 and 342 and KNES 380 and 398.

498 Sports/Fitness Management, 3 credit hours
Course will provide the general knowledge and basic managerial skills needed in implementing/directing a multi-faceted fitness program. Health-promotion majors.

499 Health-Fitness Program Design, 3 credit hours
Making appropriate decisions in the world of practice; assessment of health-fitness; application of science of physical training to appropriate program design; leadership of variety of exercise sessions serving different skill levels.