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KIN 101: Introduction to Kinesiology
(1 Unit)
First-year or sophomore status only, or permission of instructor.
Provides an orientation to various educational pathways, requirements and career opportunities in kinesiology in the areas of teaching, coaching, therapeutic exercise, fitness and health, and sport management professions. An introduction to the interdisciplinary approach to the science and study of human movement. Includes basic concepts of the kinesiology discipline and an overview of the relevance of foundational sub-disciplines. Addresses issues, challenges and current/future trends. Exercise science majors must take this course for a numerical grade. Open to students with first year or sophomore standing only, or permission of the instructor. Betz, C. Moss.
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KIN 187: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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KIN 188: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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KIN 189: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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KIN 200: Medical Terminology
(1/2 Unit)
Focuses on the language of medicine—the prefixes, suffixes, word roots and their combining forms—by review of each system of the body. Emphasizes word construction, spelling, usage, comprehension and pronunciation. Introduces students to anatomy and physiology, pathology, diagnostic/surgical procedures, pharmacology and medical abbreviations. Betz, C. Moss.
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KIN 201: Foundations of Healthful Living
(1 Unit)
An in-depth presentation of crucial health issues emphasizing the need and effect of exercise and physical activity on the body. Included are units on the cardiovascular system, the muscular system, nutrition, diet, weight control, drugs, fitness and physical profiles, plus individualized exercise and activity programs. Lecture and laboratory. Staff.
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KIN 203: First Aid
(1/2 Unit)
Basic and advanced course work and skills in the following areas: CPR, first aid, automated external defibrillator, emergency and non-emergency management of injuries and illnesses and professional rescuer skills. American Red Cross certificates may be earned in each area. Required for the students enrolled in the teacher education program, health minor and athletic training major. Staff.
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KIN 205: Water Safety Instructor
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisite: Current Red Cross Emergency Water Safety Skills and Swimmer Skills.
Designed for students who seek professional insights into teaching and administering aquatic programs, and community swimming programs. The American Red Cross water safety instructor’s certificate may be earned. Offered in alternate years. Staff.
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KIN 206: Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
(1 Unit)
This course will provide a broad overview of athletic injuries and illnesses, preventative measures, and basic means of treatment for these injuries. The role of various allied health professions that come in contact with athletic injuries will be discussed. The topics covered will include epidemiology, athletic injuries/illnesses, injury prevention variables, and healthcare ethics. Basic prevention, evaluation, and care techniques of the most common injuries seen in the athletics setting will be discussed. Hands on skills learned in lab setting will include splinting, taping, and application of elastic wraps. Staff.
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KIN 210: Nutrition
(1 unit)
This course will provide students with the foundation for an understanding of the basics of nutrition. The focus will be on the application of nutritional principles to a daily dietary practice and how food choices can enhance health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Cousins, Yocum, Betz, Staff
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KIN 230: Human Systems Anatomy
(1 Unit)
This course is a study of the anatomical structure of the human body, from microscopic to gross structures across the organ systems. Of particular importance is: (1) the complementarity of human anatomy structure and function, (2) the interrelationships between organ systems, and (3) the application of anatomical knowledge to common diseases and clinical conditions. Betz
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KIN 233: Human Gross Anatomy
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: KIN 230 .
The basic musculoskeletal anatomical concepts related to the human body. Emphasizes applications to physical activity and musculoskeletal injury. Lecture and laboratory (cadaver). R.Moss.
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KIN 287: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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KIN 288: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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KIN 289: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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KIN 305: Physical Activity Epidemiology
(1 Unit)
Physical Activity Epidemiology will focus on how leisure-time physical activity can be promoted to increase both longevity and quality of life. Students will be introduced to basic epidemiological concepts, the relatively new area of physical activity epidemiology, and the relevant literature that allows public health policy to be created based on the strength of the evidence. This course will examine the impact of physical activity on disease mortality and disease risk factors. By examining both classic and contemporary studies, students will be able to discern how the literature has changed over time and how current public health recommendations are better suited to the population as a whole. (Betz)
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KIN 310: Research and Statistics in Kinesiology
(1 Unit)
Qualitative and quantitative research approaches specific to the various disciplinary areas in kinesiology. Topics include research ethics; selecting and developing a research problem; reviewing the literature, developing research hypotheses, writing research proposals; issues in measurement, data collection issues; statistical analyses; and communicating the results of research. Betz.
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KIN 313: Cadaver Dissection
(.5 Units)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
This course is designed to provide the foundational components necessary to understand and perform appropriate therapeutic modality methods for physically active individuals. Specific strategies will be utilized to develop and plan systematic and thorough modality protocols. Current literature and techniques in the field will support the content of this course. B. Moss
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KIN 315: Sports Nutrition
(1 Unit)
This course involves the study of the effect of nutrient selection, metabolism, and timing to support and improve human performance. Additionally, this course will cover use of ergogenic aids, dietary supplements, and will review the current literature in the field of sports nutrition. Cousins, Betz, Yocum, Staff.
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KIN 350: Science of Strength and Conditioning
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: KIN 233.
Further exploration of the various aspects of exercise testing and prescription, such as risk stratification, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, body composition, and flexibility, but with a focus on an athletic population. Covers the physiological mechanisms associated with anaerobic and aerobic conditioning, and muscular and cardiovascular evaluation and conditioning. Betz.
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KIN 360: Musculoskeletal Assessment
(1 unit)
Prerequisites: KIN 233
This course will utilize hands-on skills, current literature, and evidence-based practices to understand and perform orthopedic physical assessments. Assessment skills including palpation, goniometry, manual muscle testing, special tests, and neurological evaluation techniques will be understood and applied in classroom lab setting. Students will learn how to take a patient history, identify signs and symptoms associated with a variety of orthopedic injuries and conditions, and document their findings appropriately. This course provides valuable information and clinical skills for students planning on pursuing careers in the orthopedic health care field. Hill
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KIN 368: Biomechanics
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: KIN 233 .
Introduction to the study of biomechanics and its applications to human movement. This course emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative analyses of human movement using basic mechanical principles. Yocum
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KIN 369: Human Physiology
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: KIN 230 .
This course focuses on the function of organs and organ systems and how they interact with each other to maintain homeostasis. This course includes three 65-minute lectures and a two hour and twenty-minute lab per week. Lecture and Laboratory. Betz, Cousins, Staff
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KIN 379: Exercise Physiology
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: KIN 369 or permission of instructor.
An examination of the mechanisms and processes by which the body performs its various functions. Emphasis on cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular and nervous systems as they relate to physical activity. This course includes three 65-minute lectures and a two hour and twenty-minute lab per week. Lecture and Laboratory. Betz, Cousins, Staff.
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KIN 381: Foundations of Exercise Testing and Prescription
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: KIN 369
Provides the knowledge and tools to properly conduct various aspects of exercise testing such as the assessment of risk stratification, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, body composition and flexibility. Applies these assessments in development of exercise programs and prescriptions for both a general health and fitness population and a clinical population. Emphasizes the American College of Sports Medicine’s guidelines for exercise testing and prescription with specific focus on the knowledge, skills and abilities for the Health Fitness Specialist Certification. Betz, Cousins, Yocum, Staff.
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KIN 385: Human Physiology Lab
(0.5 Units)
Prerequisites: KIN 369 .
This laboratory class will allow students the opportunity to study the fundamental concepts of human physiology—including neural, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and sensory systems—using hands-on experiments and computer simulations. Students will measure and analyze various physiological measures, including EKGs, blood pressure, respiratory volume and reflexes. Betz.
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KIN 387: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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KIN 388: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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KIN 389: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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KIN 391: Internship
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
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KIN 392: Internship
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
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KIN 402: Seminar
(1 Unit)
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KIN 411: Directed Study
(1/2 Unit)
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KIN 412: Directed Study
(1 Unit)
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