Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Basic course for nonswimmers. Emphasis on two fundamental strokes and personal water safety skills. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Prereq: KIN 1010
Intermediate course. Emphasis on learning and improving five basic strokes and personal water safety skills. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Prereq: KIN 1020 or Permission of Instructor
Water related exercises, activities, and swimming workouts to improve physical fitness. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Introduction to fundamental badminton skills and strategic game play. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Introduction to bowling skills and strategic game play. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Introduction to fundamental golf skills and strategic game play. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Introduction to fundamental racquetball skills and strategic game play. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Introduction to fundamental ice skating skills and strategic game play. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Introduction to basic skills (forehand, backhand, service) and basic knowledge of game play. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Evaluation of fitness status. Exercises, activities, and programs to improve physical fitness. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Fitness walking as an activity to improve health and fitness; values of this type of activity as a lifetime endeavor with knowledge and usage of pedometers. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Running as a physical activity to improve physical fitness and health. Promotion of this activity as a lifetime endeavor. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Introduction to fundamental skills of weight training and strategic game play. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1.
Fundamentals of self defense, focusing on throwing with the hands, hips and feet as well as applying pins, chokes and arm-bars. The physical skills will be taught focused on training through development of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control, & indomitable spirit. Emphasis on learning a way of life that promotes personal development, physical health and citizenship. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Teaches fundamentals of self-defense, focusing on hand and foot striking and blocking techniques. The physical skills will be taught focused on training through development of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit. It will be emphasized that each student learns a way of life that promotes personal development, physical health and citizenship. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Teaches advanced application of self-defense focusing on hand and foot striking and blocking techniques. The physical skills will be taught focused on training through development of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit. It will be emphasized that each student learns a way of life that promotes personal development, physical health and citizenship. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Teaches fundamentals of self-defense focusing on joint locks, pressure points and throwing techniques to escape from an attacker. The physical skills will be taught focused on training through development of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit. It will be emphasized that each student learns a way of life that promotes personal development, physical health & citizenship. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Introduction to fundamental volleyball skills and strategic game play. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Introduction to fundamental soccer skills and strategic game play. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Coverage of behavioral skills needed to adopt and maintain lifestyles conducive to fitness and wellness. Provides students with knowledge and skills needed to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. Includes self-assessments and content on physical activity, nutrition, weight control, stress management and other lifestyle behaviors related to health. For non-kinesiology majors. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Prereq: Physical Education Teacher Education Specialization
Fundamentals of tumbling and gymnastics apparatus. Skill enhancement, analysis, understanding practice and the development of progressions.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Prereq: Physical Education Teacher Education Specialization
Fundamentals of indoor and outdoor team sports, for example basketball, volleyball, flag football, and soccer. Skill enhancement, analysis, understanding practice and the development of progressions.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Prereq: Physical Education Teacher Education Specialization
Fundamentals of individual sports and fitness, for example disc golf, bowling, badminton, and weight training. Skill enhancement, analysis, understanding practice and the development of progressions.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 0.5. Contact Hours: Lecture 0.5.
Prereq: Pre-Health Professions Specialization; Sophomore classification
Reflection and discovery to better understand skills needed for admission to professional and graduate school. Facilitate preparation of relevant materials and develop professional school admission strategies. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Relevant societal issues and research within the discipline of Kinesiology (the study of movement) are addressed. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Overview of ISU policies and procedures, academic advising operations, degree requirements, program of study planning, and campus resources. Students will have out-of-class activities and work with faculty, staff and mentors to explore careers in Kinesiology and complete assignments related to identification & development of their skills and interests. Department of Kinesiology students only. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Laboratory 3.
Introduction to five components of fitness: cardiorespiratory, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Students will be introduced to basic exercise prescription and evaluation principles, develop skills to assess each component of fitness, and learn different exercise modalities to enhance each component. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: KIN 2580
Development of exercise leadership skills for a variety of activities. Includes planning, promotion, and teaching techniques for developing fitness in others using a variety of exercise modalities including group fitness and weight training. Kinesiology and health majors only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: KIN 2580
This course is designed to enhance the student's current level of knowledge and expertise to an advanced level in the area of strength training and conditioning. The course will prepare students interested in taking the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified and Conditioning Specialist's exam. The course will focus on the assessment and implementation of training programs with strong emphasis on the areas of resistance training, metabolic training, flexibility, reaction time, speed, and agility. Kinesiology and health majors only and permission of instructor needed.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1.
Prereq: Physical Education Teacher Education Specialization
Observing, planning, and facilitating movement experiences of children in an elementary school setting. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1.
Prereq: Physical Education Teacher Education Specialization
Observing, planning, and facilitating movement experiences of students in a middle and/or high school setting. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1.
Prereq: Admitted to the Educator Preparation Program
Planning and facilitating physical education experiences for children in a community outreach setting. Experiences take place on campus. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3.
Prereq: 3 credits in HDFS
Approaches to teaching movement skills, health-related fitness and school-based physical activities (in the classroom, in PE, during recess) to pre-school and elementary school age children are covered. Emphasis is placed on planning and conducting developmentally appropriate movement experiences for preschool and elementary aged children throughout the school day based upon educational psychology, exercise psychology and motor development research. Practical experience is provided.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
(Cross-listed with HS 2850).
Credits: 1-2.
Prereq: Kinesiology and Health major; credit or concurrent enrollment in KIN 2580; Permission of Internship Coordinator
Pre-internship experience with a health organization based on option. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Prereq: 2nd semester Freshmen or Sophomore classification; Permission of Instructor
Study under supervision of faculty.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-6.
Practicum in Adult Fitness Assessment: Techniques and Interpretation. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-2. Repeatable, maximum of 5 credits.
Conduct and interpret physical fitness assessments with adults. Protocols for assessing aerobic, muscular fitness, and flexibility, and will have opportunities to practice and refine these skills in supervised adult fitness settings. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3.
Prereq: Admitted to the Educator Preparation Program
Planning for management and instruction of developmentally appropriate physical education for children pre-school through grade six. Laboratory experience required. Graduation Restriction: Credit for only one of KIN 2840 or KIN 3120 may be applied toward graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 1.
Prereq: Admitted to the Educator Preparation Program
Current theory, practice and research on teaching focusing on management, instructional, and learning styles of students in secondary schools.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Study in the theory, ethics, strategy, and mechanics of coaching various interscholastic and/or intercollegiate sports. Emphasis on formulating a philosophy, identifying goals and psychological aspects, teaching skills, and developing strategies. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Application of management concepts to the fitness industry, e.g., understanding customers, marketing, program management, financial management, legal issues, and evaluation and planning. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in KIN 3580
Learning lab techniques in Exercise Physiology and engaging in the experimental process.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: SOC 1340
Provide an overview of sociology to enhance students understanding of societal forces influencing behavior; Provide insights about people, environments, organization and policies that impact Kinesiology professionals. Meets U.S. Cultures and Communities Requirement.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Understanding of human electrocardiography, including normal and abnormal 12-lead ECGs and arrhythmia identification. Offered even-numbered years. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: PSYCH 1010 or PSYCH 2300
Psychological factors that influence performance in sport settings. The influence of personality, anxiety, motivation and social factors. Psychological skills training and strategic methods for improvement of athletic performance.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: PSYCH 1010 or PSYCH 2300
Psychological theories for understanding and predicting health-oriented exercise behavior. Psychological and psychobiological responses to exercise. Psychological interventions for increasing exercise participation and adherence rates.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: BIOL 2550, BIOL 2560, (PSYCH 1010 or PSYCH 2300)
Introduction to major concepts of neuromotor control, behavioral motor control and motor learning in the child, adult and older adult, with emphasis on the adult system.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in (KIN 3550; KIN 3720)
Introduction to lab techniques in Biomechanics and Motor Control by engaging in the experimental process. Reinforces and integrates concepts from KIN 3550 and KIN 3720. Performance of hands-on collection of biomechanical and motor control data and analysis and explanation of human movement from mechanical, behavioral, and neural perspectives.
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: KIN 2520; KIN 2530; major in ATR or KIN; Sophomore classification; minimum GPA of 2.5
Prepares student for a study abroad experience focused on the discipline of Kinesiology in another country. Precedes a multi-credit KIN 3810B course that is the actual study abroad experience. The prerequisite for this course is having been accepted to study abroad by the Program Director of your intended program. Offered even-numbered years. Meets International Perspectives Requirement. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 2.
Prereq: KIN 3810A; Permission of Instructor
First-person perspective into the discipline of Kinesiology in another country as well as provide enrichment experiences related to the history and culture of that country. Follows a 1 credit KIN 3810A course that was intended to prepare you for this study abroad experience. Offered even-numbered years. Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
(Cross-listed with HS 3850).
Credits: 0.5. Contact Hours: Lecture 0.5.
Prereq: Junior classification
Preparation of relevant material for a successful internship/career search. Specific internship timeline, process, procedures will be reviewed. Course needs to be taken a minimum of two semesters prior to required internship. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Applied service learning experiences designed to provide students with opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to real world applications. Students will gain professional skills and programming experience while supporting health, education and wellness programming in school, work site or community settings. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
(Dual-listed with KIN 5950).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: Admitted to the Educator Preparation Program
Etiology, characteristics, needs, and movement experiences for individuals with disabilities. Designed to provide appropriate methods of physical education instruction for students including those with disabilities as identified by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and students who are talented and gifted. Assessments and strategies to differentiate instruction and to adapt activities for all exceptional learners will be addressed. Laboratory experience required. Graduation Restriction: KIN 5950 may not be taken by students who previously earned credit in KIN 3950.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
The role of sport in developing fitness, recreational opportunities, and tourism, with special emphasis on issues related to youth sport, volunteerism, and the marketing of sport events and facilities. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1-30.
Supervised teaching in the secondary schools. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 8.
Supervised teaching in the elementary schools. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: KIN 3550 or Permission of Instructor
Examination of biomechanics and kinesiology research literature to evaluate the application of mechanical principles and analyses to human movement in exercise, sport, physical activity, and activities of daily living and to assess research outcomes and their implications for motor performance, movement energetic, musculoskeletal loading, and injury.
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 3, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: Minimum of C- in KIN 3580
Principles of cardiac risk factor identification and modification; risk classification of potential exercise clients; fitness assessments; developing comprehensive exercise prescriptions for individuals.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Observation and practice of exercise leadership techniques in an on-campus adult fitness program. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Minimum of C- in KIN 3580
The role of exercise in preventive medicine. Impact of exercise on various diseases, and the effect of various medical conditions on the ability to participate in vigorous exercise and competitive sports. Principles of exercise testing and prescription for individuals with these conditions. Environmental and nutritional aspects of exercise.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: KIN 3660 or Senior classification in Psychology or Permission of Instructor
Understand the state-of-the-knowledge of the mental health benefits of physical activity both in the prevention and in the treatment of clinical mental health and other psychological conditions. Focus on both the neurobiological bases of mental health disorders and the effects of exercise on these factors. Practical approach to encouraging changes in physical activity across populations suffering from psychological disturbances as part of treatment.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with KIN 5670).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: KIN 3660 or Permission of Instructor
Advanced analysis of theoretical health behavior models and their application to physical activity behavior. Includes practical techniques, tools and interventions (e.g., counseling skills, motivational interviewing) to enhance exercise prescription and motivation, and considerations for working with special populations.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
(Dual-listed with KIN 5710).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Admitted to the Educator Preparation Program
Current theory, practice and research on measurement and evaluation in physical education and youth physical activity settings. Statistics, grading, and specific assessments including fitness, motor skill, sport skill, physical activity, affective, and cognitive testing will be addressed. Graduation Restriction: KIN 5710 may not be taken by students who previously earned credit in KIN 4710.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with KIN 5720).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: KIN 3720 or PSYCH 3100
Addresses the role of the central nervous system in the control of voluntary human movement, with the focus on the cerebral cortex, basal ganglia and cerebellum. Content organized around specific nervous system damage (such as stroke, apraxia, spasticity, or spinal cord damage) and functional movements (such as reaching and grasping, balance and gait). Converging evidence from human movement disorders, brain imaging, animal lesion and single cell studies provide the primary basis for the content.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: KIN 3550 or KIN 3580 or KIN 3720
Understanding the physiological, behavioral, and cognitive changes associated with aging with focus on the effects of physical activity on the aging human system. Discussions of what it means to become older, what a person can expect during the aging process, and what kind of control a person has over the aging process.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Cross-listed with MUSIC 4740).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Understanding how music is processed in the brain and the implications for healthy care and education. Online discussions about how music changes all aspects of the brain from neurotransmitters to cortical reorganization. (Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with KIN 5750).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Current theory, practices and principles applied to curriculum development for programs in physical education, K-12. Organizing for teaching in a variety of school settings. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Learning lab techniques in Biomechanics and engaging in the experimental process.
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Learning lab techniques in Exercise Psychology and engaging in the experimental process.
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Learning lab techniques in Motor Control and engaging in the experimental process.
Credits: 8-12. Repeatable.
Prereq: Senior classification; Exercise Science specialization; C- or better in (KIN 3550; KIN 3580; KIN 3590; KIN 3660; KIN 3720; KIN 4580; KIN 4590; KIN 4620; HS 3500); Cumulative GPA 2.0; Permission of Internship Coordinator
Observation and practice in selected exercise science agencies. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Independent study of problems of areas of interest in exercise and sport science and related areas. 6 credits from KIN advanced core recommended.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-2. Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor, Membership in the University Honors Program
Independent study of problems of areas of interest in exercise and sport science and related areas. 6 credits from KIN advanced core recommended.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-2. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor; Junior classification
Undergraduate teaching assistant opportunity in Kinesiology. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor; Junior classification
Introduction to the principles of 'motivational interviewing' for behavior change and health coaching applications. Students interested in gaining practical experience in health coaching should enroll in the associated practicum course (KIN 4940B). Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-2. Contact Hours: Laboratory 4.
Repeatable, maximum of 5 credits.
Prereq: KIN 4940A; Permission of Instructor
This supervised practicum course is designed for students interested in gaining experience in applying 'motivational interviewing' strategies in behavior change and health coaching applications. Students will have opportunities to practice motivational interviewing skills with adult clients and receive on-going support and assistance needed to refine their skills. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Junior classification or above
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Methods and techniques used in the design and interpretation of research involving physical activity. Emphasis on styles of writing, library use, and computer applications.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Laboratory 4.
Prereq: KIN 3580
Application and use of laboratory research equipment in exercise physiology, including operation, calibration, and use in selected situations.
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
The role of exercise in preventive medicine. Impact of exercise on various diseases, and the effect of various medical conditions on the ability to participate in vigorous exercise and competitive sports. Principles of exercise testing and prescription for individuals with these conditions.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Provide adequate opportunities to develop a more in-depth understanding of (a) the challenges in youth physical activity (PA), (b) the relevant theoretical models that are popular in youth PA, (c) the strategies that can be implemented to promote PA in youth.
Credits: 3.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Planning for management and instruction of developmentally appropriate physical education for children pre-school through grade six. Laboratory experience required. Emphasis on evaluating published research on physical education and school-wide physical activity.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: KIN 3550 or Permission of Instructor
Utilization of biomechanical principles to model injury mechanisms. Introduction to tissue mechanics of bone, articular cartilage, ligament, tendon, muscle, and nerve. Biomechanics of lower extremity, upper extremity, and head/neck/trunk injuries. Offered odd-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3, Laboratory 1.
Prereq: KIN 3550
Application of the principles of mechanics to the analysis of human motion. Investigation of the effects of kinematics and kinetics on the human body with special emphasis on exercise and sport applications. Includes consideration of two-dimensional and three-dimensional imaging techniques and force measurements.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: KIN 3550 or Permission of Instructor
Systematic problem-solving approaches and design of computer programs for biomechanical analyses. Estimation of anthropometric parameters and mechanical properties of muscles, bones, and joints. Integration of anthropometrics, kinematics, EMG, and muscle mechanics into simulations of human movement. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 8.
Prereq: KIN 5120, KIN 5700, KIN 5750
Student teaching for 8 weeks in an elementary school.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 8.
Prereq: KIN 5120, KIN 5700, KIN 5750
Student teaching for 8 weeks in a middle or high school.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: KIN 3650 or KIN 3660, 3 courses in psychology; open to Kin majors only
Aspects of psychology which form a basis for understanding and explaining behavior in the context of exercise and sport. Emphasis on evaluating published research, particularly theory and research methodology. Student presentations.
(Cross-listed with ANS 5490/ NUTRS 5490).
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Prereq: Undergraduate course in Physiology and Biochemistry
Overview of mammalian physiology. Cell biology, endocrinology, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, digestive, skeletal muscle and reproductive systems.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: KIN 5050
Analysis of factors affecting work capacity and performance. Concepts and measurement of human energy metabolism and bioenergetic adaptations to training.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: KIN 5050
Analysis of factors affecting cardiovascular and respiratory function in response to multiple stressors including exercise. Influence of environment will also be discussed.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3, Lecture 2.
Prereq: KIN 3720
Theoretical perspectives of neuromotor control and learning will be examined as well as factors that facilitate motor learning. Neuromotor control and learning will also be addressed by studying functional tasks such as reach-to-grasp and locomotion.
Credits: 2-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: PSYCH 2300
Addresses theories and underlying mechanisms of motor development and motor control applied to typically and atypically developing children. Developmental control of balance, locomotion, reach-to-grasp, and other functional skills will be discussed, as will the role of physical activity in a child's life.
(Dual-listed with KIN 4670).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: KIN 3660 or Permission of Instructor
Advanced analysis of theoretical health behavior models and their application to physical activity behavior. Includes practical techniques, tools and interventions (e.g., counseling skills, motivational interviewing) to enhance exercise prescription and motivation, and considerations for working with special populations.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
This course will cover the broad scope of research in physical activity and public health. Emphasis will be placed on the application of physical activity assessment techniques since accurate measures are needed to more accurately assess the health benefits from physical activity and to evaluate the effectiveness of behavioral interventions designed to promote physical activity.
(Dual-listed with KIN 4710).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Current theory, practice and research on measurement and evaluation in physical education and youth physical activity settings. Statistics, grading, and specific assessments including fitness, motor skill, sport skill, physical activity, affective, and cognitive testing will be addressed. Graduation Restriction: KIN 5710 may not be taken by students who previously earned credit in KIN 4710.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with KIN 4720).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: KIN 3720 or PSYCH 3100
Addresses the role of the central nervous system in the control of voluntary human movement, with the focus on the cerebral cortex, basal ganglia and cerebellum. Content organized around specific nervous system damage (such as stroke, apraxia, spasticity, or spinal cord damage) and functional movements (such as reaching and grasping, balance and gait). Converging evidence from human movement disorders, brain imaging, animal lesion and single cell studies provide the primary basis for the content.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Issues of aging from multiple kinesiological perspectives, such as the role of physical activity on brain health, on muscle health, on bone health, and on emotional health. Presentation of research article by students, and discussion; or research articles. Guest professors will present within their area of expertise and lead the discussions. Each student will complete a major writing assignment and verbal presentation in which a review of literature on a related topic will be presented. Offered odd-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with KIN 4750).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: KIN 2800; KIN 2810; Admission to Educator Preparation Program
Current theory, practices and principles applied to curriculum development for programs in physical education, K-12. Organizing for teaching in a variety of school settings.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-6. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special areas.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-6. Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special areas.
Credits: 1-6. Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate Standing or Permission of Instructor
Supervised on-the-job field experience in special areas.
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Supervised experience with teaching an upper division, classroom-based course. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
(Dual-listed with KIN 3950).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: Junior classification or above
Etiology, characteristics, needs, and movement experiences for individuals with disabilities. Designed to provide appropriate methods of physical education instruction for students including those with disabilities as identified by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and students who are talented and gifted. Assessments and strategies to differentiate instruction and to adapt activities for all exceptional learners will be addressed. Laboratory experience required. Graduation Restriction: KIN 5950 may not be taken by students who previously earned credit in KIN 3950.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Courses for graduate students:
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: KIN 5010, STAT 4020 and STAT 5870. Doctoral students only
Culminating seminar designed to synthesize statistical and design courses with practical research issues using data from physical activity.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Cross-listed with BBMB 6610/ GDCB 6610/ NEURO 6610).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: NEURO 5560 (or comparable course) or permission of instructor
Students will present three journal articles and two overview lectures on topics in neuroscience that are related but outside of their own research interest. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Cross-listed with ANS 6700).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: BBMB 4050, BBMB 4200
Ultrastructure of muscle; chemistry, structure, function, and molecular biology of muscle proteins. Molecular aspects of muscle contraction, development and turnover. Cytoskeletal proteins and dynamics. Offered odd-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1-6. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)