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KIN 804 - Electrocardiography
Credits:
4.00
This course is designed to provide students exposure
regarding basic interpretation and identification of
electrocardiograms (ECGs). Included in this is detailed
heart anatomy, coronary circulation, cardiac conduction
system, electrocardiogram development, and all aspects
pertaining to normal and abnormal ECGs.
KIN 805 - Topics in Applied Physiology
Credits:
4.00
Advanced exercise physiology course dealing with topics
both current and relevant to exercise science majors.
Includes: genetics, environmental influences, immune
system, detraining and over-training, epidemiology,
ergogenic aids and the influence of age and gender. Special
fee.
KIN 806 - Neurology
Credits:
4.00
A detailed study of the development, morphology, internal
configuration, physiology, histology, function, and
pathology of the human nervous system. Labs consist of
clinical case studies, brain dissections, and videos/slides
to enhance the understanding of material. Prereq: human
anatomy and physiology. Special fee. Lab.
Co-requisites:
KIN 807
KIN 807 - Neurology Lab
Credits:
2.00
Basic histology, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the
human nervous system. Use of brain specimens, videos and
pathology case studies to elucidate cell structure, sensory
and motor systems, and spinal cord, brainstem, and cortical
organization and anatomy. Prereq: ZOOL 507-508 or COMM 521
or equivalent. Cr/F.
Co-requisites:
KIN 806
KIN 824 - Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise
Credits:
4.00
An overview of the metabolic processes that occur during
exercise and metabolic changes that occur as a result of
exercise training. Topics covered include glycogenolysis
and glycolysis in muscle, cellular oxidation of pyruvate,
lipid metabolism, metabolism of proteins and amino acids,
neural and endocrine control of metabolism, and fatigue
during muscular exercise. Prereq: physiology of exercise
and general chemistry.
KIN 831 - Inclusive Teaching Through Sport
Credits:
4.00
This course examines the use sports, including disability
sports such as boccia, sit-volleyball, goalball and
wheelchair basketball as a program of instruction for
individuals of all abilities. The course adopts a holistic
approach to inclusion that examines best practices within
sepcific contexts. The medical, social, and relational
models of disability are used as a format for discussion
and the inclusion spectrum is adopted as the underlying
format for instruction.
KIN 836 - Fitness and Graded Exercise Test and Prescription
Credits:
4.00
This course is designed to provide students exposure to
the knowledge and practical experience necessary for
establishing exercise programs in apparently healthy
populations. Topics include fitness testing, test
interpretation, and exercise prescription. Prereq: KIN:
Exercise Science major. Special fee.
KIN 840 - Athletic Administration
Credits:
4.00
Introduces basic management components and processes used
in the successful administration of school and college
athletic programs. Topics include planning, organizing, and
managing sports programs, personnel and policies; game
scheduling; finances and facilities; equipment and event
management; student services; and key legal issues. Prereq:
permission.
KIN 841 - Social Issues in Contemporary Sports
Credits:
4.00
An investigation into interrelationships among sport,
culture, and society in an attempt to understand better
the role and function of sport in contemporary society.
Broad overview of selected socio-cultural factors that
influence participation and result from participation in
sports. Prereq: introduction to sociology or permission.
KIN 842 - PE Practicum for Students with Disabilities
Credits:
4.00
This experience is part of the required coursework for the
Adapted Physical Education (PE/APE) certificate through
the Graduate School. As a bi-weekly seminar intergrates the
field experience with general physical education (GPE) and
adapted physical education (PE/APE) concepts through class
discussion, exercises, readings, and written assignments.
The seminar format provides an opportunity for refinement
and continued development of teacher skills and attributes
for working with students with disabilities. Students learn
to instruct effectively, to participate in the Individual
Education Plan (IEP) process, and to manage their time.
KIN 843 - Sport Marketing
Credits:
4.00
A survey of concepts and processes used in the successful
marketing of sport programs and events. Special emphasis
placed on the unique or unusual aspects of sport products,
markets, and consumers. Prereq: survey of marketing and
methods or permission.
KIN #850 - Theories of Motivation in Sport and Exercise
Credits:
4.00
Social cognitive theories of achievement motivation as
they relate to sport and exercise participation. Special
consideration given to the ways coaches, exercise leaders,
and physical education teachers should motivate
individuals. Prereq: introduction to psychology.
KIN 880 - Psychological Factors in Sport
Credits:
4.00
Factors of outstanding athletic achievement; psychological
variables in competition; the actions and interactions of
sport, spectator, and athlete. Special attention to
directed to strategies for coaches, teachers, and athletic
trainers to utilize sport psychology in their professional
practice. Prereq: introduction to psychology.
KIN 881 - Inclusion in Physical Education
Credits:
4.00
Overview of special physical education. Addresses
modifying instruction, expectations, and learning
environment to accommodate physical and motor behaviors of
students with disabilities. Prereq: KIN P.E. Pedagogy
majors. Lab.
KIN 882 - Therapeutic Applications of Adventure Programming
Credits:
4.00
Examines the use of adventure activities as elements of
therapeutic treatment plans. Incorporates theoretical
seminars and associated practical experiences. (Also listed
as SW 882.)
KIN 883 - Pysch Factors of Adventure Ed
Credits:
4.00
Adventure educators are often called to work with people
facing short-term psychological challenges like being
effective in a group or managing fear and discomfort in a
vigorous learning environment. Because the adventure
environment can be pyschologically demanding, an
understanding of basic psychology is an advantage both for
effective practice and research. Course emphasizes the
history of psychological research to provide a foundation
for the adventure educator's work leading, designing and
evaluating adventure-based programs.
KIN 884 - Foundations of Adventure Education
Credits:
4.00
Students study the foundational ideas in adventure
education and discuss their historical applications to the
field. Contemporary perspectives on adventure education are
also examined, and students forecast future directions for
inquiry and practice. Topics include human learning and
development, social theory, critical perspectives.
KIN 885 - Program Models and Evaluation in Outdoor Education
Credits:
4.00
Provides an understanding of the major outdoor education
program models currently being used. Students also analyze
the principles underlying program development and examine
current trends and program evaluation approaches. Topics
include research methods, evidenced-based practices, and
ethics.
KIN 886 - Organization and Administration of Outdoor Education Programs
Credits:
4.00
Study of administration of outdoor education programs
using a variety of organizational models. Students use
simulated exercises and work with outdoor agencies on
special projects to learn the key factors necessary to
manage a program. Field experience. Special fee.
KIN 887 - Theory of Adventure Education
Credits:
4.00
Provides an in-depth investigation of the theories that
underpin professional practice and research in Adventure
Education. Students examine program applications in
different settings, analyze pertinent outdoor education and
social science research, and independently complete a
research or applied project. Special fee.
KIN 895 - Advanced Studies
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00
Independent study problems. Prereq: permission of graduate
adviser. May be repeated up to 8 credits.
KIN 896 - Advanced Research in Exercise Science
Credits:
6.00
Students design and conduct original research that
culminates in a paper of publishable quality. Completion
of either this course or KIN 899 satisfies the department's
research requirement for the master's degree. May be taken
for 3 credits per semester in each of two semesters or 6
credits in one semester. Maximum 6 credits. Cr/F. IA
(continuous grading).
KIN 898 - Special Topics
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
New or specialized courses not normally covered in regular
course offerings. Prereq: permission. May be repeated up
to 8 credits. Special fee on some sections.
KIN 899 - Master's Thesis
Credits:
1.00 to 6.00
May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credits. Cr/F.
KIN 900 - Applied Statistics
Credits:
4.00
Designed to introduce basic statistics commonly used in
the research literature of their field. Concepts such as
mean, standard deviation, standard error, variance,
probability, sample size, and statistical power will be
presented. Specific statistical methods will be covered
such as paired and unpaired t-tests, correlation,
regression, multiple and step-wise regression, one and
two-way ANOVA, MANOVA, canonical correlation and factorial
analysis.
KIN 901 - Analysis of Professional Literature
Credits:
4.00
Critical interpretation of professional literature. This
course focuses on the appropriate use of research
methodologies and techniques.
KIN 902 - Colloquium
Credits:
1.00 to 2.00
Seminar format with readings, discussions, laboratory
tutorials, and presentations of current research topics.
A) exercise science; B) outdoor education; C) special
physical education; D) sport studies. May be repeated up to
a maximum of 8 credits. Cr/F.
KIN 909 - PE Practicum for Students with Disabilities
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00
This experience is part of the required coursework for the
Adapted Physical Education (PE/APE) certificate through
the Graduate School. Students are expected to accumulate30
hours of teaching experience in the schools for every two
credits. In addition, attendance at a bi-weekly seminar
integrates the field experience with general physical
education (GPE) and adapted physical education (PE/APE)
concepts through class discussion, exercises, readings, and
written assignments. The seminar format provides an
opportunity for refinement and continued development of
teacher skills and attributes for wokring with student with
disabilities. Students learn to instruct effectively, to
participate in the individual Education Plan (IEP) process,
and to manage their time.
KIN 910 - Curricular Issues in Health Pedagogy
Credits:
4.00
Examines health education and various health promotion
programs in school settings using an ecological framework.
KIN 950 - Internship
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00
Experiential learning in a setting appropriate to the
student's objectives. A 4-credit internship requires a
minimum of 300 hours experience. Fewer credits require
proportionally fewer hours. A) Exercise Science. Clinical
work, normally in a hospital or laboratory setting,
involving exercise physiology, graded exercise testing,
exercise prescription, and/or cardiac rehabilitation. Must
have completed all required coursework except thesis. B)
Special Physical Education C) Sport Studies. Cr/F.
KIN 998 - Special Topics
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00
Occasional, new, or experimental courses for graduate
students in both KIN: Sport Studies and RMP. Prereq:
permission. May be repeated for different topics up to a
total of 8 credits.