Course Descriptions

100-Level Courses

KIN 100 Introduction to Health and Wellness, (3) fall, spring, summer
Current concepts in health, exercise and wellness. Emphasis placed on personal health, theories, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors. Cross-listed as EXW 100/HES 100. Credit is allowed only for EXW 100. General Studies: SB.

KIN 101 Introduction to Kinesiology, (3) fall, spring, summer
Introduces the disciplines and professions associated with kinesiology, including an overview of historical and philosophical foundations.

KIN 191 first-Year Seminar, (1-3) fall or spring.
Only for freshman students.

KIN 194 Forager to Couch Potato: The Obesity & Diabetes Epidemics, (3) fall, spring, summer
This class will provide a general overview of the evolution of obesity and type 2 diabetes and will evaluate the impact of global cultural
exchange on physical activity behaviors.

200-Level Courses

KIN 294 Introduction to Research Methods, (3)
Introduces students to the research process with an emphasis on learning how to obtain, analyze, and write reviews of published research.

300-Level Courses

KIN 310 Collegiate Sports, (1) fall and spring
Participation in men's or women's intercollegiate competition. May be repeated for four hours, one per year. AY/EA grade.

KIN 334 Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology, (3) fall, spring, summer
Muscles, bones, joints, and nerves and how they produce movement. Emphasizes muscle origins, insertions, actions and innervations. Lecture, lab. Prerequisite: BIO 201 and BIO 202.

KIN 335 Biomechanics. (3) fall, spring, summer
Basic anatomical and mechanical principles applied to human movement. Emphasis placed on kinematic and kinetic concepts. Lecture, recitation, lab. Fee. Prerequisites: BIO 201, BIO 202, MAT 170, PHY 111.

KIN 340 Physiology of Exercise, (3) fall, spring, summer
Physiological mechanisms of acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise. Lecture, recitation, lab. Fee. Prerequisites: BIO 201, BIO 202, CHM 101.

KIN 345 Motor Developmental Learning, (3) fall, spring, summer
Principles of motor skill acquisition across the life span, focusing on the learner and the learning environment. Lecture, recitation, lab. Fee. Prerequisites: BIO 201, PGS 101.

KIN 348 Psychological Skills for Optimal Performance, (3) fall, spring, summer
Applies psychological techniques and their use to improve effectiveness and performance in sport and related areas.
General Studies: SB.

KIN 352 Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity, (3) fall, spring, summer
Interrelationships between physical activity and psychosocial variables, including socialization, cultural values, aggression and motivation. Includes the psychological benefits of physical activity and exercise adherence. Lecture, recitation. Prerequisite: PGS 101. General Studies: SB, C.

400-Level Courses

KIN 412 Biomechanics of the Skeletal System, (3) fall or spring
Biomechanics of tissues, structure, and major joints of the musculoskeletal system, discussion of injury mechanisms. Lecture, discussion, some labs. Prerequisite: KIN 335 or instructor approval.

KIN 413 Qualitative Analysis in Sport Biomechanics, (3) fall or spring
Develops systematic approach for detecting and correcting errors in human performance using anatomical and mechanical principles. Lecture, lab. Prerequisite: KIN 335.

KIN 414 Electromyographic Kinesiology, (3) fall or spring
Muscular contributions to human movement, muscle mechanics, eletrophysiological basis, and practical application of electromyography. Lecture, discussion, fee. Prerequisites: KIN 335, KIN 340, instructor approval.
General Studies: L.

KIN 421 Human Motor Control, (3) fall or spring
Focuses on understanding how the human central nervous system controls, regulates and learns movement. Prerequisite: KIN 345 or instructor approval.

KIN 422/598 Motor Control in Special Populations, (3) fall, spring, summer
Discusses principles of motor control theories and related practical applications for certain special developmental populations. Lecture, discussion. Cross-listed as PSY 422. Credit is allowed for only KIN 422 or PSY 422. Prerequisite: KIN 345.

KIN 423 Motor Control and Aging, (3) fall or spring
Functional and behavioral changes to the motor control system as human's age, how specifically it impacts motor control and learning. Prerequisite: KIN 345 or instructor approval.

KIN 440 Exercise Biochemistry, (3) fall or spring
Study of bioenergetics and metabolism of cellular (skeletal, muscle, heart and liver) organelles and proteins during exercise. Prerequisite: KIN 340.

KIN 441 Physiology of Women in Sport, (3) fall or spring
Physiological aspects of women engaging in physical activity. Emphasizes factors affecting performance and health throughout life. Prerequisite: KIN 340. General Studies: L.

KIN 442 Fuel Metabolism, (3) fall or spring
Discusses current research and theory concerning the metabolism of carbohydrate, fat and protein during exercise. Credit is allowed for only KIN 442 or KIN 536. Prerequisite: KIN 340 or instructor approval.

KIN 443 Exercise Endocrinology, (3) fall or spring
Discusses current research and theory concerning hormonal changes during exercise. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: KIN 340 or instructor approval. General Studies: L.

KIN 444 Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise Training, (3) fall or spring
Examines physiologic adaptations to exercise training as they relate to metabolism and tissue functions. Prerequisite: KIN 340.

KIN 445 Exercise Physiology for Children and Adolescents, (3) fall or spring
Understanding the influence of physical growth and maturation on the development of the functional capacities of the exercising child. Credit is allowed for only KIN 445 or 535. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: KIN 340 or 530 or instructor approval.

KIN 448 Applied Sport Psychology, (3) fall, spring, summer
Psychological theories and techniques applied to a sport to enhance the performance and personal growth of athletes and coaches. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: KIN 352 (or its equivalent). General Studies: L.

KIN 450 Biopsychosocial Perspectives on Physical Activity and Health, (3) fall or spring
Uses a biopsychosocial perspective to examine the interrelationships on physical activity and health (physical and mental). Prerequisite: KIN 352.

KIN 452 Exercise Psychology, (3) spring
Contemporary research and theory as related to human behavior and health in an exercising setting. Prerequisite: KIN 352. General Studies: SB.

KIN 460 Theory of Strength Training, (3) fall, spring, summer
Research and theories on developing muscular strength; programs for developing muscular strength. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: KIN 340. General Studies: L.

KIN 484 Internship, (6) fall, spring, summer

KIN 492 Honors Directed Study: Research, (1-6) selected semesters.

KIN 493 Honors Thesis, (1-6) selected semesters.

KIN 494 Special Topics, (1-4) selected semesters

Topics may include the following:

Advanced Exercise Physiology (3)
EKG: Interpretation of Exercise Electrocardiogram (3)
Environmental Exercise Physiology (3)
Interpretation of Exercise Performance (3)
Muscle Physiology (3)
Neurophysiological Bases of Movement (3)

KIN 498 Pro-Seminar, (1) fall or spring

Topics may include the following:

Kinesiology and the Future, (1)

KIN 499 Individualized Instruction, (1-3) selected semesters

Upper Level

500	Research Methods
	Course on research methods in a specific discipline.

501	Research Statistics
	Statistical procedures, sampling techniques, exercise testing, exercise prescription, hypothesis testing, and experimental designs as they relate to research publications.

505	Applied Exercise Physiology Techniques
	Investigative techniques used in the applied exercise physiology lab. Emphasizes pulmonary function, body composition and cardio-respiratory assessment.

510	Introduction to Biomechanics Research Methods
	Applies mechanics to human movement analysis. Includes consideration of 2-D imaging techniques, force measurement, electromyography and data processing methods.

512	Biomechanics of the Skeletal System
	Biomechanics of tissues, structures, and major joints of the musculoskeletal system. Discusses injury mechanisms.

520	Sport Psychology
	Current research in sport psychology with an emphasis on performance enhancement. Includes questionnaire, psycho physiological and behavioral research methods.

521	Motor Development, Control, and Learning
	Theory and research on motor skill acquisition, including learning/control and development (i.e., growth, children and exercise and development learning).

522	Exercise Psychology
	Contemporary research and theory as related to human behavior and health in an exercise setting.

530	Exercise Physiology
	Immediate and long-term adaptations to exercise with special reference to training and the role of exercise in cardiovascular health.

531	Physiology of Women in Sport
	Physiological aspects of women engaging in physical activity. Emphasizes factors affecting performance and health throughout life.

532	Exercise Biochemistry
	Understanding the basic biochemical principles and enzyme pathways involved in energy transduction during exercise.

533	Exercise Endocrinology
	Discusses current research and theory concerning hormonal changes during exercise.

535	Exercise Physiology for Children and Adolescents
	Understanding the influence of physical growth and maturation on the development of the functional capacities of the exercising child. Credit is allowed for only KIN 535 or 445.

536	Fuel Metabolism
	Discusses current research concerning the metabolism of carbohydrate, fat, and protein during exercise. Credit is allowed for only KIN 536 or 442.

580	Practicum
	Structured practical experience in a professional program, supervised by a practitioner and/or faculty member with whom the student works closely.

590	Reading and Conference
	Independent study in which a student meets regularly with a faculty member to discuss assignments. Course may include such assignments as intensive reading in a specialized area, writing a synthesis of literature on a specified topic, or writing a literature review of a topic.

591	Seminar
	A small class emphasizing discussion, presentations by students, and written research papers.

592	Research
	Independent study in which a student, under the supervision of a faculty member, conducts research that is expected to lead to a specific project such as a thesis or dissertation, report or publication. Assignments might include data collection, experimental work, data analysis, or preparation of a manuscript.

593	Applied Project
	Preparation of a supervised applied project that is a graduation requirement in some professional majors.

594	Conference and Workshop
	Topical instruction, usually in compressed format, leading to academic credit. Often offered off campus to groups of professionals.

595	Continuing Registration
	Used in situations where registration is necessary but where credit is not needed. Replaces arbitrary enrollment in reading and conference, research, thesis, dissertation, etc. Used by students when taking comprehensive examinations, defending theses or dissertations, or fulfilling the continuous enrollment requirement in doctoral programs. Credit is not awarded, and no grade is assigned.

598	Special Topics
	Supervised research focused on preparation of thesis, including literature review, research, data collection and analysis, and writing.

599	Thesis
	Supervised research focused on preparation of thesis, including literature review, research, data collection and analysis and writing.

610	Advanced Topics in Biomechanics
	3-D imaging techniques, data analysis theory, and integration of biomechanics research tools, includes original research project.

621	Motor Learning/Control
	Discussion of contemporary research issues in motor learning and control. Includes behavioral and neurophysiological issues.

780	Practicum
	Structured practical experience in a professional program, supervised by a practitioner and/or faculty member with whom the student works closely.

783	Fieldwork
	Structured, supervised field experience in a field science or other discipline requiring experience in field techniques.

791	Seminar
	A small class emphasizing discussion, presentations by students, and written research papers.

792	Research
	Independent study in which a student, under the supervision of a faculty member, conducts research that is expected to lead to a specific project such as a dissertation, report or publication. Assignments might include data collection, experimental work, data analysis or preparation of a manuscript.

795	Continuing Registration
	Used in situations where registration is necessary but where credit is not needed. Replaces arbitrary enrollment in reading and conference, research, thesis, dissertation, etc. Used by students when taking comprehensive examinations, defending theses or dissertations, or fulfilling the continuous enrollment requirement in doctoral programs. Credit is not awarded, and no grade is assigned.

799	Dissertation
	Supervised research focused on preparation of dissertation, including literature review, research, data collection and analysis, and writing.