Kinesiology Courses (KIN)

Courses for Advanced Undergraduates & Graduate Students

519 Mentoring in Community Youth Development Programs (2:1:2)

May be repeated for credit.

Service learning experience mentoring an elementary or middle school youth in a community youth sport program. On campus seminars required. (Fall & Spring) (Formerly ESS 519)

520 Physical Activity Programs for Underserved Youth (3:3)

Overview of community-based programs designed to meet the needs of underserved youth; roles of universities and community agencies in such programs; development of leadership skills. (Spring) (Formerly ESS 520)

521 Evaluation of Physical Activity Programs in Youth Development (3:3)

Pr. KIN 520

Examination of traditional and nontraditional strategies for effective youth program evaluation; attention to analysis and interpretation of data used in conducting such evaluations. (Spring) (Formerly ESS 521)

522 Internship in Community Youth Sport Development Programs (6:1:15)

Pr. KIN 520, 521; undergraduates must have a 2.50 GPA or permission of instructor

Grade: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, S/U

Supervised field experience in qualified agencies. Course involves specific assignments, seminars on campus, and evaluation of student's performance. (Fall & Spring & Summer) (Formerly ESS 522)

530 Play, Games, and Sport (3:3)

Examination of major conceptualizations of play, games, and sport; comparisons and contrasts among the concepts. (Formerly ESS 530)

531 Issues in Competitive Sports for Children and Youth (3:3)

Pr. permission of instructor

In-depth examination of significant issues related to competitive sports in the lives of today's children and youth. Special attention given to studying the roles and responsibilities of the adults involved. (Formerly ESS 531)

532 Women in Sport and Physical Activity (3:3)

Pr. junior standing or higher in Kinesiology or Women's and Gender Studies, or permission of instructor

Examination of women's experiences in sport and physical activity. Consideration of historical, biological, psychological, and socio-cultural perspectives. (Formerly ESS 532)

535 Exercise Science/Fitness Internship (3:0:8)

Pr. KIN 568 or instructor's approval. Permission of instructor required.

Field experience in fitness leadership in qualified agencies providing fitness programs. Students must purchase professional liability insurance. (Formerly ESS 535)

536 Anatomical Basis of Athletic Injury (2:1:3)

Pr. undergraduate anatomy and physiology

Focus on the link between anatomical structure, function, and athletic injury evaluation. The functional consequence of injury and rehabilitation on anatomical structures will also be addressed. (Summer) (Formerly ESS 536)

545 Psychology of Coaching (3:3)

Pr. PSY 121 or permission of instructor

Overview of sport psychology principles applied to the teaching and coaching of sport activities. (Formerly ESS 545)

550 Sports Clinic (1)

Designed to improve teaching and coaching techniques in various sports utilizing current game strategies. (Formerly ESS 550)

559 Water Exercise for Therapy and Rehabilitation (3:2:2)

Pr. KIN 375 or 376 (may be taken concurrently)

Design and implementation of therapeutic aquatic exercise programs for persons with injuries or disabilities. Understanding of anatomical structure and movement provide the basis for aquatic protocols. (Spring) (Formerly ESS 559)

560 Aquatic Therapeutic Modalities (3:2:2)

KIN 459 or 550 recommended

Mobility assessment and identification of contraindications for movement therapies used in therapeutic aquatics; development of techniques and protocols to increase mobility/decrease pain in persons with disability/injury. (Fall) (Formerly ESS 560)

563 Development of Physical Education in the Western World (3:3)

Historical overview of development of physical education in Western Civilization from classical times to the present age. (Formerly ESS 563)

565 History of the Olympic Games (3:3)

Development of the Olympic Games movement in both the ancient world and modern era. Consideration of cultural, philosophical, political, economic, and performance perspectives. (Spring) (Formerly ESS 565)

567 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (3:3)

Survey of tests and application of measurement in physical education. Elementary testing procedures. (Formerly ESS 567)

568 Health/Fitness: Assessment and Prescription (3:3)

Pr. KIN 375 and 376, or permission of instructor; CPR must be current throughout the course.

Scientific principles of exercise emphasizing design of safe, appropriate, individualized exercise programs for all ages; foundation for future ACSM certification as a health/fitness instructor. Emphasizes health-related physical fitness. (Formerly ESS 568)

569 Exercise Instruction (3:3)

Pr. KIN 375 or 575, and 568, or permission of instructor

An instructional development course. Application of principles of content selection, effective presentation, and evaluation to practice in exercise settings for participants at various developmental levels. (Formerly ESS 569)

570 Development and Implementation of Fitness Programs (3:3)

Pr. KIN 468 and 469, GPA of 2.50 and admission to the fitness leadership concentration, or permission of instructor; grades of C (2.0) or better in all required KIN courses

Preparation in planning, designing, developing, organizing, programming, implementing, directing, and evaluating fitness programs. (Formerly ESS 570)

571 Physical Education for Individuals with Special Needs (Advanced) (3:3)

Pr. KIN 381 or permission of instructor

Advanced study of physical education for persons with mental and physical disabilities. Clinical experience is provided. (Formerly ESS 571)

576 Nutrition and Physical Fitness (3:3)

Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in BIO 277, NTR 213, and NTR 413 or equivalent required. KIN 375 recommended.

Metabolism during exercise, ergogenic aids, nutrients' effects on performance, and body composition alterations during training. Gender and age-specific needs and responses to exercise and dietary intake. (Same as NTR 576; formerly ESS 576)

578 Needs Assessment of Persons with Disabling Conditions (3:3)

Pr. permission of instructor

Determination of gross motor and perceptual/gross motor performance needs of persons with disabilities. Analysis of published and teacher-made instruments. Construction of new tests for physical education for persons with special needs in physical activities. (Formerly ESS 578)

579 Exercise and Older Adults (3:3)

Pr. junior admission only by permission of instructor

Basic principles underlying exercise/aging. The delivery of exercise information and the conduct of exercise programs for older adults. (Formerly ESS 579)

589 Experimental Course: Teambuilding: Leadership and Group Dynamics (2:2)

Theories, information, and hands-on experience with challenge activities related to teambuilding, leadership, and group dynamics. (Offered fall '08) (Formerly ESS 589)

595 Exercise Science Internship (3:1:10 or 6:1:20)

Pr. permission of instructor required, in addition to the following: cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better; admission to the fitness leadership concentration; completion of all KIN core courses and additional concentration courses except KIN 570; grades of C (2.0) or better in all required KIN courses.

Coreq. KIN 570 must be taken prior to enrollment in or concurrently with KIN 595.

Course may be repeated for credit if taken for three (3) s.h.; total hours for course may not exceed six (6) s.h.

An application process must be completed prior to registration

Grade: Letter grade.

A supervised field experience in qualified agencies. Application process is required for permission to register. Course involves specific assignments, supervision, seminars on campus, and evaluation of student's performance. (Formerly ESS 595)

Please refer to The Graduate School Bulletin for additional graduate-level courses.