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| KIN101 |
Concepts of Physical Fitness |
2 credits |
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(general education requirement under kinesiology) The course examines
various concepts of health and physical fitness with the purpose of
encouraging the student to establish positive patterns of activity and
healthy living. (2 credits)
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| KIN104 |
First Aid |
1 credit |
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An intensive course in first aid including lectures, demonstrations and
practice in accident prevention and treatment of injuries. First aid and
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification will be secured upon
successful completion of the course. Graded on a pass/no pass basis. (1
credit)
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| KIN111 |
Badminton |
1 credit |
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| KIN112 |
Bowling |
1 credit |
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| KIN113 |
Golf |
1 credit |
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| KIN114 |
Tennis |
1 credit |
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| KIN115 |
Personalized Physical Fitness |
1 credit |
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Prerequisite: KIN101
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| KIN124 |
Racquetball |
1 credit |
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| KIN125 |
Aerobic Activity |
1 credit |
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| KIN127 |
Weight Training |
1 credit |
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| KIN128 |
Outdoor Adventure |
1 credit |
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| KIN145 |
Beginning Swimming |
1 credit |
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| KIN146 |
Intermediate Swimming |
1 credit |
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Prerequisite: KIN145 or permission of instructor.
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| KIN147 |
Life Guard Training |
1 credit |
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Prerequisite: Current Red Cross Standard First Aid and adult CPR
certification.
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| KIN148 |
Conditioning Swimming |
1 credit |
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| KIN151 |
Introduction to Athletic Training |
1 credit |
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Introduces potential athletic training students to the allied health care
profession of athletic training, including but not limited to discussion
of job opportunities, responsibilities and requirements. This is a
required course for individuals seeking to become accepted into the
athletic training education program. There is a 15-hour athletic training
observation requirement in conjunction with this class. Graded on a
pass/no pass basis. Offered every semester. (1 credit)
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| KIN152 |
Emergency Care |
2 credits |
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An intensive course in basic life support including lectures,
demonstrations, and practice in accident prevention and treatment of
injuries and illnesses. BLS for the Healthcare Provider and Heartsaver
First Aid certification will be secured upon successful completion of
this course. This course is required for athletic training majors.
Prerequisites: Kinesiology 151. Only offered spring semester. (2 credits)
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| KIN180 |
Introduction to Kinesiology |
3 credits |
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Introduction to the field of kinesiology including aims, objectives,
history, philosophy, programs, principles, basic concepts of organization
and administration, professional organizations and the relationship of
Christian commitment to the field. (3 credits)
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| KIN181 |
Foundations of Recreation |
2 credits |
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An introduction to the field of recreation including history, philosophy,
current trends and practices, basic issues, scope and settings, agencies,
and fundamental principles with application to organization,
administration and leadership of programs. (2 credits)
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| KIN202 |
Organization and Administration of Physical Education |
2 credits |
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A study of philosophy, objectives, curricular development and
organization and administration of programs of instruction used in
physical education. (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| KIN206 |
Teaching of Sports |
3 credits |
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Knowledge of and skill development in individual, dual and team sports
with emphasis on unit plan formulation and teaching methods for various
grade levels. Preceding course recommendation: KIN202.
Prerequisite: sophomore class standing. (3 credits; alternate years,
consult department)
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| KIN207 |
Teaching of Dance, Tumbling and Gymnatics |
2 credits |
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Knowledge and skill development with emphasis on teaching methods at
proper grade levels. This course is not open to freshmen. Preceding
course recommendation: KIN202. (2 credits; alternate years,
consult department)
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| KIN210 |
Personal and Community Health |
2 credits |
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A foundational course designed for students to become informed about
health as well as becoming responsible and active participants in the
maintenance of their personal health and effecting the health of their
community. The course is intended to provide a comprehensive coverage of
health promotion, mental health, stress management, afflictions and
diseases, aging, dying and death, safety and accident prevention,
environmental health, consumerism, and health care and promotion.
Prerequisite: KIN101. (2 credits; non-yearly, consult department)
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| KIN228 |
Recreation Leadership |
3 credits |
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A study of programming, leadership and administration of leisure
delivery systems. Emphasis will be placed on skills, techniques and
qualities required to successfully lead programs in community, voluntary,
corporate and commercial recreation settings. Prerequisite: KIN181 or
permission of instructor. (3 credits; alternate years, consult
department)
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| KIN230 |
Exercise Physiology |
3 credits |
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The study of the physiological effects of exercise on the human body.
Prerequisite: BIO102 or 115. (3 credits)
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| KIN233 |
Anatomical Kinesiology |
3 credits |
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The study of human movement based on anatomical and mechanical
principles. Emphasis is placed on the application of these principles in
the analysis of human sports performance. Prerequisite: BIO102 or
115. (3 credits)
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| KIN234 |
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
3 credits |
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An introduction to athletic injury prevention, recognition, evaluation,
care and rehabilitation; including basic wrapping and taping techniques.
Includes one lab period per week. Prerequisite: BIO102, 115, 121 or
permission of instructor. (3 credits)
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| KIN234L |
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Lab |
0 credit |
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| KIN236 |
Nutrition for Life |
2 credits |
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The study of principles of nutrition and the application of these
principles to a healthy lifestyle. Prerequisite: KIN101. (2
credits; non-yearly, consult department)
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| KIN237 |
Substance Abuse |
2 credits |
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The study of the history, composition and use of drugs, alcohol and
tobacco, including their reactions relative to therapeutic values, their
known and potentially injurious effects on the human body, and methods
for prevention, intervention and rehabilitation of those who would use,
or have used, these substances. Prerequisite: KIN101. (2 credits; alternate
year, consult department)
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| KIN240 |
Topics in Kinesiology |
3 credits |
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A topical and selective study of issues and/or trends in kinesiology.
May be taken more than once provided a different topic is studied. (3
credits; non-yearly, consult department)
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| KIN241 |
Directed Field Experience in Kinesiology I |
1 credit |
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Provides initial practical work experience in one of a variety of health,
physical education and recreation programs. Requires 25 clock-hours of
work experience. Prerequisite: KIN180 or 181. Graded on a
pass/no pass basis. (1 credit)
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| KIN243 |
Recognition and Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I |
3 credits |
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This course aims to give students the necessary information and practice
to perform injury evaluations. This course will stress the importance of
recognizing the mechanisms of injury, knowing the related anatomical
structures and performing the appropriate special tests to determine
assessment of injury. Students will also be instructed on evaluation
procedures such as HOPS and SOAP. This course includes a lab component.
Prerequisite: KIN234. (3 credits)
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| KIN244 |
Recognition and Evaluation of Athletic Injuries II |
3 credits |
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This course aims to give students the necessary information and practice
to perform injury evaluations. This course will stress the importance of
recognizing the mechanisms of injury, knowing the related anatomical
structures, and performing the appropriate special tests to determine
assessment of injury. Students will also be instructed evaluation
procedures such as HOPS and SOAP. Prequisites: KIN 234, KIN 243 and
either BIO 102, BIO 115, or BIO 121. (3 credits)
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| KIN251 |
Practicum in Athletic Training I |
1 credit |
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Provides practical experience with skills related to the prevention and
care of athletic/physically active individual's injuries. This course
will provide competency and proficiency assessments of student's
knowledge and skills gained to ensure learning over time. There is a 110-
hour athletic training observation requirement in conjunction with this
class. Graded on a pass/no pass basis. Prerequisites: KIN151 and
152, and acceptance into the athletic training education program. Only
offered fall semester. (1 credit)
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| KIN252 |
Practicum in Athletic Training II |
1 credit |
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Provides practical experience with skills related to recognition and
evaluation of athletic/physically active individual's injuries in the
upper extremity and cervical/thoracic spine regions. This course will
provide competency and proficiency assessment of student's knowledge and
skills gained to ensure learning over time. There is a 110-hour athletic
training observation requirement in conjunction with this class. Graded
on a pass/no pass basis. Prerequisites: KIN151, 152 and 251, and
acceptance into the athletic training education program. Only offered
sping semester. (1 credit)
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| KIN260 |
Coaching Endorsement |
4 credits |
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This course meets the Iowa Department of Education requirements for three
of the four coaching authorization areas: Child Development (15
instructional hours), Anatomy and Physiology for Coaches (15
instructional hours), and the Care and Prevention of Injuries (30
instructional hours). Emphasis will be placed on the practical
application of educationally sound strategies for caring for the needs of
youth involved in sport. Prerequisite: sophomore class standing or
permission of instructor. (4 credits)
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| KIN300 |
Coaching Methods |
2 credits |
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A study of organization skills, interpersonal relations and
psychological approaches to coaching athletes and teams in contemporary
society. (2 credits)
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| KIN302 |
Topics in Coaching Sports Fundamentals and Strategies |
2 credits |
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This course examines the fundamental techniques and strategies in
coaching specific sports. The sport to be studied will vary each
semester. Practice and contest skills and strategies for coaching will be
emphasized for the appropriate sport. This course may be repeated
provided a different sport is studied. Prerequisite: sophomore
class standing. (2 credits)
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| KIN317 |
Methods of Elementary Physical Education and Health |
3 credits |
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The methods of teaching elementary physical education and health
including: program planning and implementation, emphasizing effective
instructional procedures through the use of educational movement,
fundamental and specialized motor skills. Prerequisite: junior class
standing. (3 credits)
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| KIN318 |
Methods of Secondary Physical Education and Health |
2 credits |
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The methods of teaching physical education and health at the secondary
level, emphasizing curriculum theory, instructional pedagogy and
practical applications. Prerequisite: junior class standing. (2 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| KIN325 |
Physiology of Exercise |
4 credits |
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The study of the physiological effect of exercise on the human body.
Emphasis will be given to metabolism, neuromuscular physiology,
cardiopulmonary physiology, and the integration of all physiology
systems. Course includes one 90-minute laboratory period per week.
Prerequisites: BIO121 and 122 or BIO221 and 222; CHE101
and 102 or CHE111 and 112, or permission of instructor. (4 credits)
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| KIN325L |
Physiology of Exercise Lab |
0 credit |
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| KIN330 |
Exercise Testing and Prescription |
3 credits |
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Provides knowledge and practical experience in physical fitness
assessments, interpretation of assessment results, and exercise
prescription. Emphasis is placed on assessments within a clinical or
research setting. Three lectures and one 90-minute laboratory period per
week. Prerequisite: KIN325 or permission of instructor. (3 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| KIN330L |
Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab |
0 credit |
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| KIN333 |
Mechanical Analysis of Human Movement |
3 credits |
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Mechanical principles and concepts governing human movement are examined,
with an emphasis on analyzing sport skills. Three lectures and one
90-minute laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: KIN233. (3
credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| KIN333L |
Mechanical Analysis of Human Movement Lab |
0 credit |
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| KIN338 |
Adapted Physical Education |
3 credits |
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Developing increased knowledge and understanding of the uniqueness of
individuals with special needs, acquiring the ability to select and
modify tasks and experiences for selected populations, and to adjust
learning opportunities to meet varied needs. Prerequisite: sophomore class
standing. (3 credits)
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| KIN341 |
Directed Field Experience in Kinesiology II |
1 credit |
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Applied practical experience in health, physical education, recreation or
related settings. Requires 25 clock-hours of work experience.
Prerequisite: KIN241. Graded on a pass/no pass basis. (1 credit)
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| KIN345 |
Outdoor Recreation |
2 credits |
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Knowledge and skill in outdoor recreation activities including
backpacking, camping, climbing, hiking and orienteering. Safety rules,
survival and compass/map reading are emphasized. Prerequisite: sophomore
class standing. (2 credits)
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| KIN347 |
Modalities in Athletic Training |
3 credits |
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This course builds upon the knowledge learned in prerequisite courses.
This course will focus on the physiological process of healing, as well
as the rationale behind the use of various therapeutic modalities.
Prerequisites: KIN234 and 243. (3 credits; alternate years,
consult department)
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| KIN347L |
Modalities in Athletic Training Lab |
0 credit |
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| KIN348 |
Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries |
3 credits |
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This course will build on previous knowledge learned in prerequisite
courses. This course will focus on the rehabilitation stage of athletic
injuries. This course includes a lab component. Prerequisites:
KIN234 and 243. (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| KIN348L |
Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries Lab |
0 credit |
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| KIN349 |
Organization and Administration of Athletic Training |
2 credits |
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This course will build on knowledge learned in prerequisite courses.
Course content will concentrate on administrative duties in athletic
training, history of the NATA and current topics in sports medicine.
Prerequisites: KIN234, 243; and advancement to level 3 or 4 of
the athletic training program. (2 credits; alternate years, consult
department)
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| KIN351 |
Practicum in Athletic Training III |
1 credit |
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Provides practical experience with skills related to recognition and
evaluation of athletic/physically active individual's injuries in the
lower extremity and thoracic/lumbar spine regions. This course will
provide competency and proficiency assessment of student's knowledge and
skills gained to ensure learning over time. There is a 125-hour athletic
observation requirement in conjunction with this class. Graded on a
pass/no basis. Prerequisites: KIN251 and 252, and acceptance into
the athletic training education program. Only offered fall semester. (1
credit)
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| KIN352 |
Practicum in Athletic Training IV |
1 credit |
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Provides practical experience in developing knowledge of other health
care professionals and other important issues regarding the overall
health and well-being of athletes/physically active individuals. This
course will provide competency and proficiency assessment of student's
knowledge and skills gained to ensure learning over time. There is a 125-
hour athletic training observation requirement in conjunction with this
class. Graded on a pass/no pass basis. Prerequisites: KIN251,
252 and 351, and acceptance into the athletic training education program.
Only offered spring semester. (1 credit)
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| KIN355 |
Psychosocial Aspects of Sport for Health Care Professionals |
2 credits |
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This course will introduce those entering into a health care profession
how to cope with various psychosocial aspects of injury, psychology of
injury and counseling techniques. Students will also learn various
mechanisms to cope with psychosocial issues among those they are caring
for as well as themselves. Prerequisites: KIN234, 243, and PSY111; or
permission of instructor. (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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| KIN360 |
Sport in Societies |
4 credits |
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(general education option under cross-cultural studies) A cross-cultural
comparison of the interrelationship of sport and society. The primary
emphasis will be to compare American sport with sport in selected
cultures, while attempting to develop a Christian world view of sport.
Prerequisite: sophomore class standing. (4 credits)
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| KIN370 |
Human Nutrition for Health Care Professions |
3 credits |
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The study of the fundamental principles of normal nutrition and the
importance of nutrition in promoting growth and health. Emphasis will be
given to the basic food constituents and their physiological
relationships within the body. Consideration will also be given to family
and community needs across the lifespan. Prerequisites: CHE101/102 or
CHE111/112, BIO121/122 or BIO221/222. (3 credits)
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| KIN402 |
Assessment in Physical Education |
2 credits |
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Introduction to measurement theory and basic statistical analysis, and
practical experience in measuring physical fitness, motor skills, social
development, knowledge and test construction. (2 credits; alternate
years, consult department)
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| KIN403 |
Motor Learning |
3 credits |
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Understanding of theoretical constructs of learning and knowledge of
motor learning principles relating to response mechanisms, feedback,
motivation, stress anxiety factors and the influence of psycho-social
elements in the acquisition of complex movements. (3 credits; alternate
years, consult department)
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| KIN417 |
Internship in HPER |
6-8 credits |
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(4 credits may apply toward the major)
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| KIN451 |
Practicum in Athletic Training V |
1 credit |
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Provides practical experience with skills related to modalities and the
psychosocial aspects of the athlete/physically active individual. This
course will provide competency and proficiency assessment of student's
knowledge and skills gained to ensure learning over time. There is a 150-
hour athletic training observation requirement in conjunction with this
class. Graded on a pass/no pass basis. Prerequisites: KIN351 and
352, and acceptance into the athletic training education program. Only
offered fall semester. (1 credit)
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| KIN452 |
Practicum in Athletic Training VI |
1 credit |
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Provides practical experience with skills related to rehabilitation and
the organization and administration in athletic training. This course
will provide competency and proficiency assessment of student's knowledge
and skills gained to ensure learning over time. There is a 150-hour
athletic training observation requirement in conjunction with this class.
Graded on a pass/no pass basis. Prerequisites: KIN351, 352 and
451, and acceptance into the athletic training education program. Only
offered spring semester. (1 credit)
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