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2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course Numbering System

The following lists include all courses normally offered at Albion College. However, not all courses are offered every year. When possible, courses offered in alternate years are designated. For details, students should consult the Class Schedule for each semester, available online at: www.albion.edu/registrar. The College reserves the right to add or withdraw courses without prior announcement, as conditions may require.

Unless otherwise stated, 100 level courses are intended for freshmen, 200 level for sophomores, 300 and 400 level for juniors and seniors.

A list of courses which meet the core and category requirements, organized by departments, is available online at www.albion.edu/registrar.

Further information may be obtained at the Registrar’s Office in the Ferguson Student, Technology, and Administrative Services Building.
 

Kinesiology
  

  • KIN 187: Selected Topics

    (1/4 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • KIN 188: Selected Topics

    (1/2 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • KIN 189: Selected Topics

    (1 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • KIN 194: Introduction to Clinical Laboratories

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the athletic training major or permission of instructor.
    The theory behind basic athletic training practices and the application of the specified competencies in supervised clinical situations. Staff.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • KIN 207: 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.
  

  • KIN 211: Human Systems Anatomy

    (1 Unit)
    Emphasizes the body systems most involved with human movement, sport and exercise (e.g., skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, nervous and respiratory). Provides basic information on systems considered less important to human movement (e.g., integumentary, lymphatic, urinary, digestive and endocrine). Betz, R. Moss.
  

  • KIN 213: Athletic Injuries Prevention and Treatment

    (1 Unit)
    An overview of basic physical activity/exercise related injury prevention and treatment procedures; including assessment, rehabilitation techniques, therapeutic modalities, and management and administration. Cultural competence in medical and healthcare settings will be an overriding theme in this course. Staff.
  

  • KIN 233: Human Gross Anatomy

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: KIN 211 .
    The basic musculoskeletal anatomical concepts related to the human body. Emphasizes applications to physical activity and musculoskeletal injury. Lecture and laboratory (cadaver). R.Moss.
  

  • KIN 240: Sports Nutrition

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
    Introduction to nutrition as the study of foods and their effects upon health, development and performance of the individual. Emphasizes the role nutrition plays in the improvement of athletic performance and the physiological processes of nutrient utilization by the human body. Staff.
  

  • KIN 243: Athletic Injury Assessment Techniques

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: KIN 233 , acceptance into the athletic training major or permission of instructor.
    The anatomical and physiological foundation necessary to assess the physically active individual. Strategies used for systematic and thorough evaluation, and referral procedures used following assessment to ensure a continuum of care. C.Moss.
  

  • KIN 244: Lower Extremity Assessment

    (1 Unit)
    Designed to provide the anatomical and physiological foundation necessary to perform and understand the assessment of lower extremity pathology in physically active individuals. Utilizes specific evaluation strategies to develop a plan for systematic and thorough evaluation. Stresses appreciation of the referral procedures following assessment to ensure a continuum of care. May not be taken credit/no credit. C.Moss.
  

  • KIN 253: Therapeutic Rehabilitation and Modalities I

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: KIN 233 , acceptance into the athletic training major or permission of instructor.
    The basic concepts related to the modality use and rehabilitation concepts of the physically active individual: modality selection, pharmacological considerations, record-keeping, program design and implementation, and safety. The psychology of rehabilitation, including goal-setting and motivation. Clinical application of rehabilitation techniques, including strategies for proper exercise selection based on anatomical and physiological considerations, program administration, and guidelines for program progression. C.Moss.
  

  • KIN 254: Therapeutic Rehabilitation

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into athletic training major and KIN 233 , or special permission by ATEP program director or instructor.
    Provides the foundational components necessary to understand and perform appropriate therapeutic rehabilitation methods for physically active individuals. Specific strategies are utilized to develop and plan systematic and thorough rehabilitation protocols. Current literature and techniques in the field support the course content. C.Moss.
  

  • KIN 285: 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)
  

  • KIN 287: Selected Topics

    (1/4 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • KIN 288: Selected Topics

    (1/2 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • KIN 289: Selected Topics

    (1 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • KIN 290: Clinical Experience I

    (1/4 Unit)
    Presents the theory behind introductory athletic training practices and the clinical applications of these practices. Develops proficiency in the application of the specific competencies in supervised clinical situations. May not be taken credit/no credit. Staff.
  

  • KIN 293: Clinical Laboratory in Athletic Training

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the athletic training major.
    The theory behind introductory athletic training practices and the clinical applications of these practices. Staff.
  

  • KIN 294: Clinical Laboratory II in Athletic Training

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the athletic training major.
    The theory behind basic athletic training practices and clinical applications. Staff.
  

  • KIN 295: Clinical Rehabilitation

    (1/4 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with KIN 254 .
    Presents the theory behind upper extremity athletic training practices and clinical applications, as well as developing proficiency in the specified competencies in supervised clinical situations. C.Moss.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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
  

  • KIN 342: Advanced Techniques in Athletic Training

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequiste: KIN 253 .
    Advanced rehabilitative and modality techniques including modality selection, application and safety criteria for the care of the physically active, including gait and orthotic evaluation and fitting, electrical stimulation, manual therapy techniques, and corrective exercises in rehabilitation. C.Moss.
  

  • KIN 344: Upper Extremity Assessment

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into athletic training major, KIN 233 , or special permission by ATEP director or instructor.
    Provides the anatomical and physiological foundation necessary to perform and understand the assessment of upper extremity pathology in the physically active individual. Specific evaluation strategies are utilized to develop a plan for a systematic and thorough evaluation. Appreciation of the referral procedures following assessment are stressed to ensure a continuum of care. Current literature and techniques in the field support the course content. C.Moss.
  

  • KIN 353: Athletic Training Administration

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisites: KIN 213 , acceptance into the athletic training major.
    The administrative issues of athletic training: basic management theory and the medical model relative to various athletic training settings; human resources, facilities and budget, insurance, information management and research; practice requirements and documents in the athletic training profession. Staff.
  

  • KIN 354: Therapeutic Modalities

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into athletic training major and KIN 233 , or special permission by ATEP program director or instructor.
    Provides the foundational components necessary to understand and utilize appropriate modalities for physically active individuals. Specific strategies are utilized to develop and plan systematic and thorough modality protocols. Current literature and techniques in the field support the course content. C.Moss.
  

  • KIN 368: Kinesiology and Biomechanics

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: KIN 233 .
    Applies anatomical knowledge and mechanical principles to skills in motor activity, exercise, sport and daily activities. R.Moss.
  

  • KIN 369: Human Physiology

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: KIN 211 .
    An introduction to the study of the physiological phenomena presented by the human body. Focuses on the function of organs and organ systems and includes practical applications in kinesiology and the care and prevention of athletic injuries. Betz.
  

  • 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. Betz.
  

  • KIN 381: Foundations of Exercise Testing and Prescription

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: KIN 240 , KIN 368 , KIN 379 .
    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.
  

  • KIN 382: Advanced Exercise Testing and Prescription

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: KIN 240 , KIN 368 , KIN 379 .
    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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • KIN 387: Selected Topics

    (1/4 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • KIN 388: Selected Topics

    (1/2 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • KIN 389: Selected Topics

    (1 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • KIN 390: Clinical Experience III

    (1/4 Unit)
    Presents the theory behind intermediate athletic training practices and clinical applications. Develops proficiency in the specified competencies in supervised clinical situations. May not be taken credit/no credit. Offered every other fall. Staff.
  

  • KIN 391: Internship

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Permission of department.
    Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
  

  • KIN 392: Internship

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Permission of department.
    Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
  

  • KIN 393: Clinical Laboratory III in Athletic Training

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisites: KIN 213 , acceptance into the athletic training major.
    Presents the theory behind intermediate athletic training practices and clinical applications. Develops proficiency in the specified competencies in supervised clinical situations. Staff.
  

  • KIN 394: Clinical Laboratory IV in Athletic Training

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisites: KIN 213 , acceptance into the athletic training major.
    The theory behind intermediate athletic training practices and clinical applications. Development of proficiency in the specified competencies in supervised clinical situations. Staff.
  

  • KIN 395: Clinical Modalities

    (1/4 Unit)
    Prerequisites: Must be taking KIN 354  concurrently
    This course presents the clinical practices and clinical applications of therapeutic modality use. Developing proficiency in the specified competencies associated therapeutic modalities in supervised clinical situations is also expected. Hill.
  

  • KIN 401: Athletic Training Senior Seminar

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Senior status in the athletic training major.
    Current and advanced topics in athletic training. Includes fall semester clinical component. Staff.
  

  • KIN 402: Seminar

    (1 Unit)
    Staff.
  

  • KIN 411: Directed Study

    (1/2 Unit)
    Staff.
  

  • KIN 412: Directed Study

    (1 Unit)
    Staff.
  

  • KIN 453: Medical Conditions in Athletic Training

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisites: KIN 213 , acceptance into the athletic training major.
    Interactions with medical and allied health care professionals in the field to develop an understanding of pathologies and the pharmacological treatment of pathologies common in physically active individuals. Basic principles, ethical and legal issues of pharmacology and precautions, and the policies and procedures of storing and documenting pharmaceuticals in an allied health care setting. Staff.
  

  • KIN 494: Colloquium in Athletic Training

    (1/4 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Senior status in the athletic training major.
    A case study approach to injuries as seen by students in the field. Includes spring semester clinical component. C.Moss.