KINS 120. Developing Life Skills for Student-Athletes (3). Develop as a whole person: athletically, academically, personally. Goal setting; wellness and nutrition; communication; future career endeavors.
KINS 165. Foundations of Kinesiology (3). Contemporary practices; current issues. Philosophies and cultural foundations of human movement. Develop writing skills.
KINS 210. Athletic Training Practicum I (3). Students will be assigned to the athletic training room. The focus will be on the development of evaluation clinical proficiencies under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Prereq: KINS 276, KINS 277
KINS 215. Athletic Training Practicum II (3). Students will continue their athletic training room assignment. The focus will be on fulfilling evaluation clinical proficiencies under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Prereq: KINS 210
KINS 250. Anatomical Kinesiology (4). An introductory course in human anatomy with emphasis on skeletal, muscular, and neurological systems as related to kinesiological analysis of human movement.
KINS 275. Clinical Methods in Athletic Training (3). Introduction to the clinical experience in Athletic Training. Course involves an overview of procedures of clinical operation, terminology, safety procedures followed in the clinic, and observation of all clinical settings. Prereq: KINS 120.
KINS 276. Techniques in Athletic Training (3). Care and prevention of athletic injuries: taping, emergency care, rehabilitation, prevention of injury, use of therapeutic equipment.
KINS 277. Sports Injury Taping Techniques (1). Anatomical basis for current taping and supportive techniques used with common athletic injuries. Student participation required.
KINS 285. Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I (2). Acquisition and practice of common techniques utilized by athletic trainers in assessing athletic injuries to the lower extremities and spine. Lectures include extensive review of related anatomy. Prereq: KINS 276, ZOOL 374 or KINS 250.
KINS 286. Evaluation of Athletic Injuries II (2). Acquisition and practice of common techniques utilized by athletic trainers in assessing athletic injuries to the upper extremities, thorax, and abdomen. Lectures include extensive review of related anatomy. Prereq: KINS 285.
KINS 287. Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries I (3). Theoretical basis of evaluation and prescription of rehabilitation protocols for sports related injuries. Lab includes discussion, demonstration and participation in learning contemporary rehabilitative techniques. Prereq: KINS 276, ZOOL 374 or KINS 250.
KINS 290. Therapeutic Modalities for Sports Injury Care (2). Theoretical basis behind function and selection of therapeutic modalities for treatment of athletic injuries. Prereq: KINS 276 and Human Anatomy course.
KINS 311. Concepts of Teaching Aquatics (2). Analysis of teaching concepts and skills in aquatics; instructional approaches, planning, curriculum, and evaluation of concepts and skills for water safety instruction.
KINS 313. Concepts of Teaching Dance (2). Analysis of teaching concepts and skills in dance forms; instructional approaches, curriculum and evaluation of rhythm and movement concepts and skills (e.g., multicultural, social, classical, and contemporary dance).
KINS 315.Concepts of Teaching Dynamic Patterns of Movement (2). Analysis of teaching concepts and skills in dynamic patterns of movement; instructional approaches, planning, curriculum, and evaluation of combatives/self-defenses and gymnastics concepts and skills.
KINS 317. Concepts of Teaching Fitness (2). Analysis of basic principles, theories, and practice for development and maintenance of health and physical performance; instructional approaches, planning, curriculum, and evaluation of health-related fitness concepts.
KINS 319. Concepts of Teaching Individual Activities (2). Analysis of teaching concepts and skills in individual activities, (e.g., archery, badminton, bowling, golf, pickleball, and tennis). Evaluation of instructional approaches, planning, curriculum, and assessment strategies.
KINS 321. Concepts of Teaching Recreational Activities (2). Analysis of teaching concepts and skills in recreational games and outdoor education; instructional approaches, planning, curriculum, and evaluation of various outdoor settings, ice-breakers, mixers, initiatives, and educationally-based games.
KINS 323. Concepts of Teaching Team Activities (2). Analysis of teaching concepts and skills in team activities (e.g., basketball, flickerball, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, volleyball, and ultimate Frisbee). Instructional approaches, planning, curriculum, and assessment strategies.
KINS 340. Athletic Training Practicum III (3). Students will be assigned to a specific athletic team. The focus will be on development of rehabilitation clinical proficiences under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Prereq: KINS 215
KINS 345. Athletic Training Practicum IV (3). Students will continue their athletic team assignment, and be required to complete all athletic training clinical proficiencies under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Prereq: KINS 340
KINS 378. Sport in Society (3). Physical activity as part of culture: how it affects values, attitudes, technology; how it works in sociocultural systems.
KINS 379. Exercise Physiology (4). How the body responds, adjusts, and adapts to exercise. Muscular, circulatory, respiratory, energy, and endocrine systems. Prereq: ZOOL 113 or 310.
KINS 380. Structural Kinesiology (4). Structural/mechanical analysis of human motor performance. Osteology, arthrology, myology, anatomical mechanics, motion ability factors, anthropometry, and specific structural movement problems, with emphasis on qualitative analysis. Prereq: ZOOL 374.
KINS 384. Curriculum & Instructional Strategies in Physical Education (3). Evaluate curriculum content of secondary physical education programs. Implement curricular theory by developing an instructional program. Employ effective management techniques in lab settings.
KINS 385. Adapted Physical Education (3). Principles and practices. Consider exceptional individuals found in public schools. Appropriate evaluation and programming techniques.
KINS 425. Strength & Conditioning (3). Scientific basis for and practical applications of resistance training. Design and implementation of conditioning programs. Lifting mechanics, techniques and instructional strategies for teaching weight lifting for sport/performance outcomes. Prereq: KINS 379, KINS 380.
KINS 447. Pharmacology & Ergogenic Aids (3). Medication effects on the physiological response to exercise/stress testing. Effects of ergogenic aids on performance/health.
KINS 450. Exercise Testing (3). Guidelines for and practice of health-related exercise testing, including protocol analysis, pretest screening, test administration, and test interpretation. Use of different exercise modalities and testing equipment. Prereq: KINS 379.
KINS 455. Exercise Prescription/Leadership (3). Exercise prescription and training for low-risk individuals and those with controlled disease. Design and implementation of individual and group exercise programs to improve health-related fitness. Prereq: KINS 450.
KINS 474. Psychology of Sport & Exercise (3). Intro to theoretical and applied aspects of the psychology of sport and exercise. Topics include: anxiety/arousal, confidence, injury, motivation, multicultural issues, performance enhancement, and personality.
KINS 475. Elementary School Physical Education (3). Analyze motor skills. Appropriate movement patterns and progressions for children and early adolescents. Meets elementary education credential requirements.
KINS 479. Sports Psychology (3). Current theories and research on psychological aspects of movement. Analysis of conditions and variables most important to these processes.
KINS 480. Special Topics (1-4). Selected topics of current interest in kinesiology. Rep. Lect/lab as appropriate.
KINS 482. Internship in Kinesiology (2-8). Maximum 400 hours of supervised, practical experience. Apply academic understanding to a functioning fitness management agency. Rep up to eight units. Prereqs: completion of all kinesiology and area of emphasis courses and IC.
KINS 483. Evaluation Techniques in Kinesiology (3). Testing, measurement, and statistical procedures. Theory and lab analysis of how measuring/statistical devices are constructed, administered, and evaluated.
KINS 484. Motor Development/Motor Learning (3). Principles of perceptual organization. Functions of proprioceptors and other sensory modes in developing kinesthesia. Interrelationships necessary for cognition.
KINS 486. Theory of Coaching (2). Provides coach with general knowledge of fiscal management, contest management, public relations, and marketing. Guest lecturers.
KINS 490. Practica (3). Experience a variety of physical education teaching situations. Guide learners in acquiring knowledge and skills.
KINS 492. Senior Seminar in Kinesiology (3). Selected trends. Prereq: senior standing.
KINS 495. Directed Field Experience (1-6). Assigned field experience under supervision of HSU staff. Rep. Prereq: junior standing or consent of department chair.
KINS 499. Directed Study (1-6). Supervised independent study in areas not covered by scheduled courses. Open only to undergrads. Rep.
KINS 535. Assessment Techniques (2). Psychomotor assessment for individuals with disabilities. Implement assessment programs in public schools.
KINS 577. Adapted Physical Education Programs (4). Relationship between handicapping conditions and physical activity. Value of physical activity for individuals with disabilities.
KINS 578. Adapted Aquatics for Instructors (2). Develop aquatic activities for persons with disabilities. Red Cross certification. Prereq: water safety instructor.
KINS 580. Special Topics (1-4). Topics of current interest. Rep. Lect/lab as appropriate.
KINS 585. Issues in American Sport Culture (3). An examination of issues in American sport culture using a variety of current and historical contexts, including cinema, selected literature, and art. Emphasis on critical seminar type discussion.
KINS 610. Statistics for Kinesiology (3) Parametric and nonparametric univariate and multivariate statistical procedures. Analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data. Prereq: KINS 483 or course in elementary statistics. Weekly: 2 hrs lect, 2 hrs lab.
KINS 615. College Teaching in Kinesiology (3). Seminar to prepare graduate assistants for class instruction.
KINS 635. Research Methods in Kinesiology (3). Introduction to research concepts, design, methods, analyses, and ethics in Kinesiology. Develop professional writing and presentation skills. Prereq: grad standing with classified status in kinesiology MS program.
KINS 640. Psychology of Sport & Exercise (3). Introduction to theoretical and applied aspects of the psychology of sport and physical activity. Topics include: anxiety, body image, confidence, exercise and mood, injury, motivation, multicultural issues and performance enhancement.
KINS 650. Exercise Physiology (3). Advanced study of the physiological responses and adaptations to physical activity. Emphasis is on the metabolic, neuromuscular, and cardiorespiratory systems. Prereq: KINS 379.
KINS 655. Biomechanics (3). Principles of physics and physiology applied to the analysis of human movement. Quantitative analysis of kinematics and kinetics of human movement. Mechanical properties of muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones. Prereq: KINS 380 or equivalent.
KINS 684. Graduate Seminar in Kinesiology (3). A readings, discussion, and seminar course designed to examine selected aspects of the human movement and sport professions. Recommended for those students entering the Physical Education graduate program. Prereq: Graduate standing with classification status in Kinesiology M.A. program or IA.
KINS 690. Thesis Writing Seminar (1-6). Written under direction of chairperson and/or committee. Prereq: KINS 635. Rep.
KINS 695. Directed Field Experience (3-6). Approved practical assignment directly related to student MS program. Supervised by department faculty member. Pursuant to field study program procedures, submit detailed written report prior to starting and completing course. Rep.
KINS 699. Independent Study (3-6). Rep. Prereq: grad standing with classified status in kinesiology MS program, or IA.
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