Courses
ATHL 197A-Z. Off-Season Conditioning (1-1-1-1)
Conditioning exercises and drills for varsity sports in the off season. May be repeated for 4 units credit (Credit/No Credit)
ATHL 200. Level Series Varsity Athletics (2-2-2-2)
In season practice and competition. May be repeated for 8 units credit. (Credit/No Credit)
ATHL200 –Varsity Baseball–M
ATHL201 –Varsity Basketball–M
ATHL202 –Varsity Basketball–W
ATHL204 –Varsity Cross Country–M
ATHL205 –Varsity Cross Country–W
ATHL208 –Varsity Golf–M
ATHL210 –Varsity Golf–W
ATHL215 –Varsity Soccer–M
ATHL216 –Varsity Soccer–W
ATHL217 –Varsity Softball–W
ATHL220 –Varsity Water Polo–W
ATHL222 –Varsity Tennis–W
ATHL223 –Varsity Track and Field–M
ATHL224 –Varsity Track and Field–W
ATHL226 –Varsity Volleyball–M
ATHL227 –Varsity Volleyball–W
KIN 115A. Adapted and Therapeutic Exercise (1-1-1-1)
Special course designed for men and women unable to participate in regular activity classes. Classification is made by University physician. Course may be repeated for 4 units of credit. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 116A. Adapted Sports I (1-1)
Designed for students whose physical condition requires adaptation of aquatics, sports and rhythms. Course may be repeated for credit. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 117. Adapted Aquatic Exercise (1-1-1)
Prerequisite: Medical release with doctor’s approval. Provides an aquatic exercise program designed for students with physical disabilities. Students develop strength, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, posture, balance and improved ambulation through the application of adapted and therapeutic aquatic exercise. Concepts of water safety, physics of aquatic activity and specific movement skills are addressed. Course may be repeated for credit. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 118. Adapted Self-Defense (1-1-1)
This course is designed to provide instruction and practice in the basic techniques of attack prevention and personal defense skills for individuals with specialized needs. Each student will develop a personalized program to discover and fortify those skills that fall within her/his range. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 120/L. Arts Immersion: Dance and Lab (1/1)
Prerequisite: Restricted to students in ITEP Freshman Option. Corequisite: KIN 120L. Introductory course in study of dance as an art form. Concepts of dance are explored as a means of personal expression. Students engage in creative dance activities and multicultural and international dance forms. Students extend and integrate their knowledge of dance to all the visual and performing arts. 1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab per week.
KIN 122A. Badminton I (1)
Development of skill in playing badminton, including rules, etiquette and techniques. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 124A. Basketball I (1)
Development of understanding of rules, strategies and basic skills in competitive basketball. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 125A. Fitness for Life (1)
Introductory course offering a wide variety of conditioning activities (i.e. general aerobics, jogging, weight training, stretching) designed to increase the individual’s understanding of conditioning principles and level of fitness necessary for participation in sports or other conditioning activity courses. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 126A. Strength Training (1)
Designed to emphasize physical fitness, with special emphasis on muscular strength. Evaluation of individual needs and fitness programming are included. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 128. Fitness Walking (1)
Introduction to the performance of fitness walking as a lifelong activity that maintains and enhances well-being. Develop proficiency and increased knowledge about fitness walking as well as understand and implement a physical fitness program that features walking as a primary activity. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 129A. Running Conditioning I (1)
Development of skill and training methodology for intermediate, distance and cross country running. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 129B. Running Conditioning II (1)
Prerequisite: KIN 129A. Development of advanced skills and training methodology for intermediate to long-distance and cross-country running.
KIN 130A. Karate I (1)
Development of skill in basic techniques of Japanese karate, including self defense and an examination of karate history, philosophy and traditions. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 130B. Karate II (1)
Prerequisite: KIN 130A. Continuing development of skill in intermediate and advanced techniques of Japanese karate, including further knowledge of history and traditions of the activity.
KIN 130C. Karate III (2)
Prerequisite: KIN 130B. Prepares students for tournament-level performance. Students refine abilities to react to situations and appropriately combine skills. Students develop the power and speed of movement required in competitive situations.
KIN 131A. Taekwondo (1)
Development of skill in basic techniques of Korean martial art, including self-defense and an examination of Taekwondo history, philosophy and traditions. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 132A. Aikido (1)
Study of the techniques and philosophy of Aikido, a Japanese martial art. Focus on control techniques, and is based on a blending of movement and intention so that what appears as a combative situation can be resolved without conflict. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 133A. Tai Chi Ch’uan (1)
Study of the philosophy and basic techniques of Tai Chi Ch’uan, with special focus on breathing, fluidity of movement and the application of the techniques to other physical disciplines. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 134. Shaolin Kung Fu (1)
Study of the philosophy and basic techniques of Kung Fu, with special focus on breathing, fluidity of motion and the application of the techniques to other physical disciplines. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 135A. Aerobic Dance I (1)
Exercises designed specifically for improving cardiovascular function and physical fitness through the mode of dynamic rhythmic dance movements. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 136A. Aqua Aerobics (1)
For swimmers and non-swimmers designed specifically to improve cardiovascular endurance, strength, agility and flexibility through the mode of free dynamic movement in the water. The water provides resistance and buoyancy that promotes a workout virtually free of orthopedic stress. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 137A. Dance, Ballroom I (1)
Survey, analysis, practice and development of social dance etiquette and of proficiency in the fundamental skills of ballroom dancing.
KIN 139A. Ballet I (1)
Development of proficiency in basic ballet skills and development of understanding and appreciation for ballet as an art form. (Available for General Education, Arts and Humanities.)
KIN 139B. Ballet II (1)
Prerequisite: KIN 139A. Continued study of ballet techniques with emphasis on combinations of basic skills.
KIN 140A. Dance, Folk I (1)
Development of proficiency in folk dance skills and development of understanding and appreciation for folk dancing.
KIN 140B. Dance, Folk II (1)
Prerequisite: KIN 140A. Development of intermediate folk dance skills, with emphasis on style and rhythm, as well as an understanding and appreciation of the cultural background of folk dancing.
KIN 141A. Jazz Dance I (1)
Development of proficiency in jazz dance techniques, skill and development of an understanding and appreciation of jazz dance as an art form.
KIN 141B. Jazz Dance II (1)
Development of intermediate jazz dance techniques, skill and development of an understanding and appreciation for jazz dance as an art form.
KIN 142A. Dance, Latin America I (1)
Development of proficiency in Latin American folk dance skills, in choreography and in performance of group dances based upon the traditional forms. Introduction to historical background of music.
KIN 142B. Dance, Latin Dance II (1)
Prerequisite: KIN 142A or instructor consent. Latin Dance II develops proficiency in Latin American popular dance skills. It focuses on typical dances from Latin American cultures, with emphasis on acquisition of intermediate level dance skills. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 143. Urban Street Dance (1)
Development of proficiency in urban street dance styles, including the most current forms found in popular urban youth culture and understanding its socio-ethnic origins and aesthetics.
KIN 144A. Dance, Modern I (1)
Development of proficiency in modern dance technique skills and development of an understanding and appreciation for modern dance as an art form. (Available for General Education, Arts and Humanities.)
KIN 145A. Dance, Square and Round I (1)
Development of square and round dance skills, etiquette, understanding and appreciation.
KIN 147. Pilates (1)
An introduction to the Pilates method — a mind-body movement program designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body. Exercises focus on postural symmetry, breath control, abdominal strength, spine, pelvis and shoulder stabilization, muscular flexibility, joint mobility and strengthening through the complete range of motion of all joints. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 148. Dance Conditioning and Somatic Practices (1)
Develop proficiency and increased knowledge about dance conditioning practices, with the goal to improve stability, strength and awareness. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 149. Yoga (1)
Philosophy and basic techniques of yoga. Through asanas (postures), stretches and deep breathing, flexibility and strength are developed and all systems of the body are revitalized. Deep breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques enhance overall health and improve ability to handle stress. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 151A. Personal Defense (1)
Instruction and practice in the basic techniques of anticipating, avoiding and, when necessary, protecting oneself from attack. Emphasis is on the avoidance of physical confrontation and the discouragement of an attacker.
KIN 152A. Soccer I (1)
Designed to practice performance techniques, analyze strategies and promote team play and sportsmanship in soccer. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 153. Sexual Assault Defense for Women (1)
A women’s self defense course against sexual assault. Course topics include awareness, risk reduction, avoidance, basic physical defense, aerosol defense and keychain defense. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 154. Sexual Assault Defense for Men (1)
Men’s self defense course against sexual assault. Course topics include awareness, risk reduction, avoidance, basic physical defense, aerosol defense and keychain defense. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 155A. Golf I (1)
Development of basic skill in playing golf, including rules, etiquette and background. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 155B. Golf II (1)
Prerequisite: KIN 155A. Development of proficiency in performance of golf skills beyond the elementary level, with special emphasis on the short game, game techniques and links play.
KIN 160A. Gymnastics Apparatus—Men I (1)
Development of proficiency in intermediate tumbling and gymnastics skills, including use of trampoline, mats and heavy apparatus.
KIN 161A. Gymnastics Apparatus—Women I (1)
Development of skills, appreciation and techniques for the balance beam, uneven parallel bars, side horse and floor exercise.
KIN 164A. Handball I (1)
Development of proficiency in handball skills, including rules, etiquette and techniques of playing handball. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 167A. Racquetball I (1)
Development of proficiency in racquetball skills, knowledge of rules and techniques and basic strategy. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 171A. Softball I (1)
Development of proficiency in softball skills, including strategy, officiating rules and appreciations. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 172. Ultimate Frisbee (1)
Development of proficiency in and increased knowledge of disc sports, with emphasis on Ultimate Frisbee, with the goal of improving physical skills, physical conditioning, agility and teamwork. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 176A. Springboard Diving I (1)
Prerequisite: KIN 178A. Development of proficiency in basic diving skills and in performance of specialized diving in the various classified categories.
KIN 177A. Swimming for Non-swimmers (1)
Introduction for the non-swimmer, which includes fundamental skills for basic swimming strokes, safety and survival techniques. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 178A. Swimming I (1)
Practice in performance and analysis of swimming, diving and other aquatic skills at the elementary level. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 179A. Swimming Conditioning (1)
Survey of various training methods and development of physical fitness utilizing aquatic activity. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 185A. Tennis I (1)
Development of skill in playing tennis, inclusion of etiquette, rules and techniques. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 185B. Tennis II (1)
Prerequisite: KIN 185A. Development of higher proficiency in performance of tennis skills, with special emphasis on game strategy.
KIN 191A. Track and Field I (1)
Introduction to and development of basic skills in selected running, jumping and throwing events. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 195A. Volleyball I (1)
Development of proficiency in volleyball skills, including background, rules and strategy. (Available for General Education, Lifelong Learning.)
KIN 195B. Volleyball II (1)
Prerequisite: KIN 195A. Development of a high degree of skill performance, with special emphasis on team strategy.
KIN 196A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (1-2)
Selected activity courses with content to be determined.
KIN 200. Foundations of Kinesiology (3)
Using a holistic and integrated approach, students will actively explore the multi-faceted field of Kinesiology. Course/student outcomes will include exposure to and development of liberal learning skills, professional development, a working definition and appreciation for the field, and the initiation of a portfolio.
KIN 201/L. Movement Forms (2/1)
Corequisite: KIN 201L. Introduction for the major student to various movement forms (sport, dance, exercise) from the perspective of performer, practitioner and researcher. A Core course that serves as a base for continued study of the knowledge and applications of kinesiology.
KIN 236. Introduction to Choreography (2)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Principles of dance composition — movement sources, rhythmic, spatial and dynamic techniques of organization, and thematic development. Composition of solo and small group dances. (Available for General Education, Arts and Humanities.)
KIN 236L. Introduction to Choreography Lab (1)
Lab practice in choreography. (Available for General Education, Arts and Humanities.)
KIN 240. Conceptual Basis of Kinesiology (1)
Introduction to the study and application of the body of knowledge in kinesiology.
KIN 241/L. Movement Forms: Exercise and Lab (1/1)
Corequisite: KIN 241L. Development of elementary physiological, biomechanical and behavioral concepts and skills in movement fundamentals and body conditioning. Application of these principles to different populations for the development and maintenance of lifelong physical conditioning. 1 unit activity, 1 unit lab.
KIN 242. Movement Forms: Basic Dance (1)
Introduction for the major student to the study of stylized dance (social, ethnic, ballet, jazz) as a human movement form. Serves as a base for continued study of the knowledge and applications of kinesiology.
KIN 243/L. Movement Forms: Sport and Lab (1/1)
Corequisite: KIN 243L. Introduction for the major student to the study of sport as a human movement form. Serves as a base for continued study of the knowledge and applications of kinesiology.
KIN 244. Movement Forms: Dance (1)
Introduction for the major student to the study of dance as a human movement form. Serves as a base for continued study of the knowledge and applications of kinesiology.
KIN 250BD. Professional Activities: Badminton (1)
Prerequisite: Kinesiology Major. Development of skills and knowledge of concepts, rules and strategy in the sport of badminton.
KIN 250BK. Professional Activities: Basketball (1)
Prerequisite: Kinesiology Major. Development of skills and knowledge of concepts, rules and strategy in the sport of basketball.
KIN 250BS. Professional Activities: Baseball/Softball (1)
Prerequisite: Kinesiology Major. Development of skills and knowledge of concepts, rules and strategy in the sports of baseball and softball.
KIN 250DB. Professional Activities Dance: Ballet (1)
Prerequisite: Kinesiology Major. Development of proficiency in basic and intermediate ballet skills. Appreciation and understanding of ballet as an art form.
KIN 250DJ. Professional Activities Dance: Jazz (1)
Prerequisite: Kinesiology Major. Development of proficiency in basic and intermediate skills of jazz dance, and an appreciation and understanding of jazz dance as an art form.
KIN 250DS. Professional Activities Dance: Social (1)
Prerequisite: Kinesiology Major. Development of proficiency in social dance skills, including ballroom, contra, ethnic and square. Appreciation and understanding of these dance forms and their place in contemporary, multi-ethnic society.
KIN 250FB. Professional Activities: Football (1)
Prerequisite: Kinesiology Major. Development of skills and knowledge of concepts, rules and strategy in the sport of football.
KIN 250GO. Professional Activities: Golf (1)
Prerequisite: Kinesiology Major. Development of skills and knowledge of concepts, rules and strategy in the sport of golf.
KIN 250GY. Professional Activities: Gymnastics (1)
Prerequisite: Kinesiology Major. Development of skills and knowledge of concepts, rules and strategy in the sport of gymnastics.
KIN 250RQ. Professional Activities: Racquetball (1)
Prerequisite: Kinesiology Major. Development of skills and knowledge of concepts, rules and strategy in the sport of racquetball.
KIN 250SO. Professional Activities: Soccer (1)
Prerequisite: Kinesiology Major. Development of skills and knowledge of concepts, rules and strategy in the sport of soccer.
KIN 250SW. Professional Activities: Swimming (1)
Prerequisite: Physical Education Option Students or Instructor Permission. This course is designed for Kinesiology majors enrolled in the Physical Education option who possess basic swimming skills. Students enrolled in this course must be completely confident in deep water (13 feet or more). Activities may include, but not limited to, basic water safety and self-rescue skills, stroke technique, beginning diving skills, training theory and practice, and aquatic fitness and water games.
KIN 250TF. Professional Activities: Track and Field (1)
Prerequisite: Kinesiology Major. Development of skills and knowledge of concepts, rules and strategy in the various sports of track and field.
KIN 250TN. Professional Activities: Tennis (1)
Prerequisite: Kinesiology Major. Development of skills and knowledge of concepts, rules and strategy in the sport of tennis.
KIN 250VB. Professional Activities: Volleyball (1)
Prerequisite: Kinesiology Major. Development of skills and knowledge of concepts, rules and strategy in the sport of volleyball.
KIN 271/L. Fundamental Movement, Gymnastics and Rhythms and Lab (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 200 or 240. An introductory course in the fundamental movement patterns appropriate for the developing child in elementary physical education. This course is designed to develop competency in these fundamental movement patterns. Students will develop competency in knowledge and understanding of ways in which motor skills can be organized into developmentally appropriate progressions in a variety of movement settings, including educational games, gymnastics, rhythms and dance. Systematic observations of children during field experiences will be provided.
KIN 272/L. Non-traditional Games and Activities and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 200 or 240. Recommended Preparatory: KIN 201/L. Students will be introduced to a variety of non-traditional games and activities that include team challenges, problem-solving activities and cooperative games. Students will actively explore the impact of non-traditional games and activities for the K-12 setting.
KIN 273/L. Analysis and Application of Games and Sport and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: KIN 200 or 240. Recommended Preparatory: KIN 201/L. This course is designed to facilitate enhanced performance and analysis of sport/game skills through a tactical understanding of a variety of invasion (e.g., basketball, soccer, lacrosse, football, speedball, ultimate Frisbee, hockey), net ball (e.g., volleyball, badminton, pickleball) and target games (e.g., boccie, golf, Frisbee golf).
KIN 275. Musculoskeletal Foundations of Human Movement (3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 101. Comprehensive introduction to the human skeletal, muscular, nervous and cardiorespiratory systems, with emphasis on how these systems are involved in the production, control and modification of human movement.
KIN 296A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Kinesiology (1-3)
Selected topics in kinesiology with course content to be determined.
KIN 300. Foundations and Analysis of Human Movement (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 211, 212. Examination of anatomical and neuromechanical concepts relevant to human movement analysis and muscular control of movement. Application of functional anatomy to fundamental movements and select movement forms in exercise, sport and dance, emphasizing movement analysis across the lifespan and across a full range of abilities.
KIN 302. Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology (3)
Study of measurement and statistical theory applied to data from tests common to exercise, sport and dance.
KIN 304. Dance and the Child (1)
Prerequisites: KIN 120/L; Restricted to students in the ITEP Freshman Option. Provides students the opportunity to revisit dance (creative, multicultural and international dance forms) and apply their knowledge of this area to working with children. Students extend and integrate their knowledge of dance to all of the visual and performing arts. Experiences include planning, teaching and assessing dance lessons in field-based settings. Students also engage in critical analysis and reflection to discover ways to guide children in 3 unique roles — as creators, performers and observers of dance as an art form.
KIN 305. Historical and Philosophical Bases of Kinesiology (4)
Prerequisite: KIN 200 or 240. Survey of the historical and philosophical bases of kinesiology.
KIN 306. Socio-Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity (3)
Examination of the socio-psychological setting for physical activity, with an emphasis on social values, individual and collective behavior, and group interaction.
KIN 310. Visualization and Sport (3)
Examination of approaches for helping athletes understand, develop, and/or refine visual skills, mental skills and strategies essential for maximizing athletic performance.
KIN 311/L. Adapted Therapeutic Exercise Principles and Applications and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 201/L or 241. Corequisite: KIN 311L. Lecture and laboratory courses designed to introduce principles and applications in adapted therapeutic exercise. Lab: Hands-on experiences in working with individuals with various physical disabilities are provided under clinical supervision at the Center of Achievement.
KIN 313/L. Adapted and Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 201/L or 241. Corequisite: KIN 313L. Lecture and lab courses designed to introduce a theoretical overview of the benefits of adapted and therapeutic aquatic exercise for individuals with physical limitations. Lab: Hands-on experiences in working with individuals with various physical disabilities are provided under clinical supervision at the Center of Achievement.
KIN 314/L. Creative Dance for Children and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: KIN 314L. Study of the elements of time, space and energy as related to children’s dance as an art form. Principles, techniques and exploration of directions of teaching dance to children. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
KIN 315/L. Analysis and Application of Multi-Cultural Dance Forms for Children and Adolescents and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: KIN 201/L, 242. Corequisite 315/L. Analysis of basic to intermediate skills of multi-cultural dance, including ballroom, contra, ethnic, round and square. Students develop performance analysis skills and the ability to plan and conduct instructional activities in multi-cultural dance.
KIN 316/L. Choreographic Forms and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 236. Corequisite: KIN 316L. Study of preclassic, classic, modern, dramatic and group forms, with practical application in composition of solo and group dances. Lecture and lab taken concurrently. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
KIN 317. Advanced Analysis of Dance Forms—Ballet, Jazz, Modern (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 242. Analysis of basic to intermediate skills of ballet, jazz and modern dance. Organizing and conducting of dance classes, demonstrations, concerts and other special dance activities in a school setting. Students develop performance analysis skills and ability to plan and conduct instructional activities in ballet, jazz and modern dance.
KIN 318. Intermediate Classical and Contemporary Ballet Technique (3-3)
Prerequisite: KIN 139B or 141 or 144 or 244 or 496BAL or instructor consent. Recommended Preparatory: Previous formal dance training. An intermediate course for undergraduate dance specialists in classical and contemporary ballet technique. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. 6 studio hours.
KIN 319. Intermediate Modern Dance (3-3)
Prerequisite: KIN 139A or 144A or instructor consent. An intermediate course for undergraduate dance specialists in modern dance technique. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. 6 studio hours.
KIN 321. Intermediate Urban Contemporary Dance (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 143 or 144 or instructor permission. An intermediate course in urban contemporary dance. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. 6 studio hours.
KIN 331. Introduction to Athletic Training Clinical Experience (3)
Prerequisites: Instructor permission required. An introduction to athletic training clinical experiences and employment settings. Experiences may include observation in physician offices (with MD’s and/or athletic training physician extenders), rehabilitation clinics, during surgical procedures, and in performing arts and corporate settings. Students will also observe during pre-season practices.
KIN 333. Injury Prevention Clinical Reasoning (2)
Prerequisites: KIN 338/L; Open to Athletic Training students only. Corequisite: KIN 341. Athletic Training students will practice clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis skills via case studies while integrating knowledge and skills from injury prevention, lower extremity evaluation and rehabilitation domains.
KIN 334. Evaluation and Rehabilitation Clinical Reasoning (2)
Prerequisites: KIN 333; Open to Athletic Training students only. Corequisite: KIN 342. Athletic Training students will practice clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis skills via case studies while integrating knowledge and skills from previous coursework. Advanced functional activities/ patterns also will be analyzed.
KIN 335/L. Health Related Fitness in K-12 Physical Education and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: KIN 272, KIN 273. Corequisite: KIN 335L. Course to facilitate physical education students’ knowledge, skills, appreciation and confidence needed to lead school-aged children in the development of active, healthy lives.
KIN 336/L. Applied Fitness Training (2/1)
Prerequisites of BIOL 281, KIN 201/L, KIN 300 all require a grade of C- or better. Theory and application of exercise program design and instruction to both individuals and groups within the general population. Field experience through practical application in leadership of a staff/faculty wellness class conducted during lab.
KIN 337/L. Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 211, 212. Corequisite: KIN 337L. An introductory course to the field of athletic training. The history of the athletic training profession, the role of the athletic trainer as part of the sports medicine team, pharmacology, nutrition, emergency management, risk management and injury assessment domains will be introduced. Lab: Injury-prevention principles and techniques for the application of protective taping/bracing, stretching, therapeutic exercise and testing and environmental conditions/illnesses.
KIN 338/L. Lower Extremity Injury Evaluation Techniques and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 337/L. Corequisite: KIN 338L. Athletic Training students will learn how to assess various lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Injury nomenclature, the injury evaluation process and specific body parts and injuries will be covered. Lab: Athletic Training students will develop proficiency in the individual lower extremity injury assessment techniques. Related topics that will be discussed will include protective, treatment and transportation techniques.
KIN 339/L. Upper Extremity Injury Evaluation and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 338/L. Corequisite: KIN 339L. Lecture course designed to develop Athletic Training students’ upper extremity evaluation techniques. Lab: Athletic training students will develop proficiency in the individual upper extremity injury assessment techniques.
KIN 340. Medical Documentation (1)
Prerequisites: KIN 337/L; Open to Athletic Training students only. Corequisite: KIN 338/L. Introduction to injury evaluation documentation via classroom instruction and observation of physicians and allied health professionals. Documentation and assessment of risk management/injury evaluation proficiencies through practical examination.
KIN 341. Prevention and Evaluation Clinical Experience (1)
Prerequisites: KIN 338/L; Open to Athletic Training students only. Corequisite: KIN 333. Prevention and lower extremity evaluation clinical experience. Athletic Training students practice, apply and synthesize knowledge and skills from the injury prevention and lower extremity injury evaluation domains with a physically active population, under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer. The required 10 hours per week assimilates Athletic Training students into the profession.
KIN 342. Rehabilitation and Evaluation Clinical Experience (1)
Prerequisites: KIN 341; Open to Athletic Training students only. Corequisite: KIN 334. Rehabilitation and upper extremity injury evaluation clinical experience. Athletic Training students practice, apply and synthesize knowledge and skills from the rehabilitation and upper extremity injury evaluation domains with a physically active population, under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer. The required 10 hours per week assimilates Athletic Training students into the profession. Open to Athletic Training students only.
KIN 345/L. Biomechanics and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 300. Corequisite: KIN 345L. Analysis of the ways in which anatomical makeup and mechanical laws govern the mechanics of human motion. Lab experiments designed to provide practical demonstration of mechanical laws and structured learning of qualitative and quantitative procedures for analyzing human motion.
KIN 346/L. Physiology of Exercise and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: BIOL 281. Corequisite: KIN 346L. Effects of physical activity on the human physiological processes and of the physiological aspects of skill, endurance, fatigue, training and other phenomena related to physical performance.
KIN 347. Introduction to Adapted Physical Education (3)
Study of common disabilities and deviations in growth, development and motor function in students, including the role played by all physical educators in accommodating special needs students.
KIN 349. General Medical Conditions (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 337/L; Open to Athletic Training students only. Will provide students with the knowledge and skills to assess sensory and motor function related to spine injuries, handle crisis situations, and recognize systemic diseases in patients who are physically active. Pathology of the systems of the body will be covered.
KIN 371/L. Physical Education Content Development for Children and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 271/L. Not available for credit to students who have completed KIN 470/L. Content, methodology, materials and equipment central to the planning, implementation and evaluation of developmental physical activity programs for children. Lab provides observation, active participation and practical experiences in activity programs for children, with emphasis on elementary-school physical education.
KIN 377. Motor Learning and Control (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 200, KIN 201/L. Study of principles, theories, and research evidence regarding the nature of motor performance, learning, and control with particular emphasis on factors that impact learning a skill through practice.
KIN 380/L. Perspectives of Dance and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: KIN 380L. History, aesthetics, performance forms, musical forms, cultural and racial heritages, and contemporary directions of dance in education and art. Dance is examined as a performing art, ritual, social/recreational activity and subject for scholarly investigation and analysis. Students participate in dance techniques related to content presented in the classroom. (Available for General Education, Arts and Humanities.)
KIN 385. Women in Sport (3)
Survey of women’s past and present involvement with sport. Examines the social, cultural and developmental implications of sport participation. (Available for General Education, Comparative Cultural Studies.)
KIN 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Kinesiology (1-3)
Experimental courses in kinesiology with course content to be determined.
KIN 402/L. Computer Applications in Kinesiology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 302. Corequisite: KIN 402L. Significance of the computer in kinesiology. Examination and analysis of various types of software written for exercise science, physical education and athletics. Application of computer uses for skill and fitness testing in both lab and school settings. Lab: Practical application of micro-computer programs in kinesiology.
KIN 403. Measurement and Evaluation Lab (1)
Prerequisite: KIN 302. Application of measurement techniques for exercise sports, games and dance.
KIN 405. Ethics and Kinesiology (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 305. This course examines how basic ethical theories relate to problems in kinesiology. It provides critical analysis of ethical dilemmas in contemporary sport. It also emphasizes the understanding of ethical frameworks and the application of these frameworks to ethical problems arising in other contexts related to kinesiology professions. Available for graduate credit.
KIN 406. Social Change and Development through Sport (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 306. This class critically assesses the use of sports as a mechanism for social change and development. Students will participate in a leadership role in a youth sport development program and apply critical theories to understand and assess the efficacy of sport programs in effecting social change and development.
KIN 407. Sport, Culture and Society (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 306. Study of the role, meaning and use of American sports, from colonial times to the present. Examination of the effects of forces that influence sports in this society and the status of international sports, including the role of U.S. factors affecting sport at the international level and future directions.
KIN 408. The Olympic Games (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 305. Study of sport through the perspective of the ancient and modern Olympic Games from a historical and philosophical point of view.
KIN 409. Advanced Sport Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: Score of 8 or better on Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam; Not available to students who have taken PSY 409. Recommended Preparatory: KIN 306 and/or PSY 150. Addresses the evolution of sport psychology as a science, including the psychological variables associated with successful performance in sport and physical activity settings. Available for graduate credit with consent of student’s graduate advisor. KIN Majors receive Upper Division elective credit toward KIN Degree in Options that allow electives. (Cross-listed with PSY 409.)
KIN 410. Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Injury (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 306 or instructor consent. This course examines the psychosocial factors involved in athletic injuries and the rehabilitation process. Relevant theory and research will be discussed, as well as practical applications. Topics may include: stress, responses to injury, mental skills/tools used to manage injury (i.e., imagery, goal setting, motivation, confidence), social support, common problems faced during rehabilitation, returning to sport after injury, and stress-related growth. Available for graduate credit.
KIN 415. Medical Aspects of Sport and Related Injuries (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 345. Review of selected medical aspects of sport taught by guest medical experts from community hospitals and private practice.
KIN 417. Theoretical and Technical Aspects of Resistance Exercise (2)
Prerequisites: KIN 345/L, 346/L. Corequisite: KIN 417L. A course designed to prepare students to plan, develop and implement resistance-training programs. Topics included will pertain to muscular strength and endurance conditioning, physiology of strength conditioning, muscular strength, testing and evaluation and organization/administration of strength-training programs. Students who complete this course are prepared to sit for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Examination.
KIN 417L. Theoretical and Technical Aspects of Resistance Training Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: KIN 345/L, 346/L. Corequisite: KIN 417. A hands-on lab in which students will perform various resistance-training techniques that will pertain to muscular strength and endurance conditioning, physiology of strength conditioning, muscular strength testing and evaluation and organization/administration of strength-training programs. Students who complete this course are prepared to sit for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Examination.
KIN 418. Advanced Classical and Contemporary Ballet Technique (3-3)
Prerequisite: KIN 318 or 496BAL or instructor consent. Recommended Preparatory: Previous formal dance training. A course for students interested in a dance specialty. Class is designed at the advanced-skill level in ballet technique. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. 6 studio hours per week.
KIN 419. Advanced Modern Dance (3-3)
An advanced course for undergraduate dance specialists in modern dance technique. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. 6 studio hours per week.
KIN 420. Coaching Competitive Sports (3)
Prerequisite: Upper Division standing. Psychological, sociological and philosophical perspectives of coaching are examined as these relate to motivation, discipline and interpersonal relations in competitive sports programs.
KIN 421. Advanced Urban Contemporary Dance (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 319 or 321 or instructor permission. An advanced course in urban contemporary dance. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. This course is open to graduate students. 6 studio hours.
KIN 426. Choreography (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 316 or instructor consent. View of dance composition, including movement sources, rhythmic spatial and dynamic techniques of organization; thematic development and dramatic intent. Composition of solo and small-group dances.
KIN 427. Dance Production (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 316 or instructor consent. Study of techniques and materials in dance as applied to music analysis and advanced individual and group choreography for performance.
KIN 428. Aesthetics of Human Movement (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 305. Examines historical and contemporary physical activity movement forms (such as sport, dance and exercise) and the human body as aesthetic expressions and culturally symbolic representations. Available for graduate credit.
KIN 429. Perceptual Motor Problems of the Atypical Student (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 377, 347. Descriptive analysis of motor characteristics of the atypical student, including theories of specialized instruction, evaluation and prescribing and implementing instruction in remedial programs. Practicum included.
KIN 436. Applied Exercise and Sports Physiology (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 346 with a grade of “C-” or better. Physiological conditioning concepts, including the effects of acute and chronic bouts of exercise training, for the enhancement of health objectives and improvement of sports performance. Regular written assignments required.
KIN 437. Athletic Training Administration (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 339/L. Athletic Training students will learn techniques and strategies required to manage athletic training programs in the professional world. Professional development and acute care of injuries also will be addressed.
KIN 441. Administration and Treatment Clinical Experience (1)
Prerequisites: KIN 342; Open to Athletic Training students only. Corequisite: KIN 443. Athletic Training students practice, apply and synthesize knowledge and skills from the administrative, modalities and general medical domains with a physically active population under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer. The required 20 hours per week will assimilate Athletic Training students into the profession.
KIN 442. Advanced Clinical Experience Techniques (1)
Prerequisites: KIN 441; Open to Athletic Training students only. Corequisite: KIN 444. Athletic Training students practice, apply and synthesize knowledge and skills from the pharmacology and acute-care domains with a physically active population, under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer. The required 15 hours per week assimilates Athletic Training students into the profession.
KIN 443. Advanced Activities Clinical Reasoning (2)
Prerequisites: KIN 334; Open to Athletic Training students only. Corequisite: KIN 441. Athletic Training students will develop clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis skills via case studies, while integrating knowledge and skills from injury prevention, injury evaluation, general medical, rehabilitation, modalities and administrative domains.
KIN 444. Professional Preparation (2)
Prerequisites: KIN 443; Open to Athletic Training students only. Corequisite: KIN 442. Athletic Training students will prepare for the Board of Certification Examination, become involved in the community and promote the athletic training profession through directed activities.
KIN 445. Quantitative Biomechanics (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 345 with a grade of “C-” or better; MATH 104 or 105. Evaluation and interpretation of motor skill performance on the basis of applied mechanics.
KIN 446/L. Research in Exercise Physiology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 346 with a grade of “C-” or better. Corequisite: KIN 446L. Explores advanced theory of exercise physiology, as well as concepts and techniques of research. Lab experience provides competency in the application of biomedical instrumentation to exercise physiology research.
KIN 447. Implementation and Instruction of Adapted Physical Education Programs (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 347. Study of the principles used in assessment of students with disability and organizing, implementing and instructing Adapted Physical Education Programs.
KIN 448. Adapted Therapeutic Exercise: Assessment and Design (2)
Prerequisite: KIN 311/L. Corequisite: KIN 448L. Advanced study of adapted physical activity and therapeutic exercise, with emphases on assessment, program designing and functional motor skill training. Concurrent laboratory class is designed to provide clinical experiences in Adapted Therapeutic Exercise Program working with individuals with various physical disabilities under clinical supervision at the Center of Achievement.
KIN 448L. Adapted Therapeutic Exercise: Assessment and Design Lab (1)
Prerequisite: KIN 311/L. Corequisite: KIN 448. Designed to provide clinical experiences in Adapted Therapeutic Exercise Program working with individuals with various physical disabilities under clinical supervision at the Center of Achievement. Clinical lab experience has emphases on assessment, program design and functional motor skill training.
KIN 449. Physical Education for Students with Physical Disability (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 347. Comprehensive study of the etiology of physically disabling conditions, including learning characteristics, assessment, designing and instruction of appropriate physical education experiences. Practicum experience.
KIN 451. Adapted Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise: Assessment, Evaluation and Program Design (2)
Recommended Preparatory: KIN 311/L, 313/L. Corequisite: KIN 451L. This course is designed to introduce intermediate/advanced knowledge in adapted aquatic therapeutic exercise. Assessment and evaluation processes to be learned include observations, screenings and various measurement instruments for the purpose of designing exercise programs for individuals and groups with special needs.
KIN 451L. Adapted Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise: Assessment, Evaluation and Program Design Lab (1)
Corequisite: KIN 451. Recommended Preparatory: KIN 311/L, 313/L. This course is designed to introduce intermediate/advanced knowledge in adapted aquatic therapeutic exercise. Assessment and evaluation processes to be learned include observations, screenings and various measurement instruments for the purpose of designing exercise programs for individuals and groups with special needs.
KIN 456. Exercise Program Design (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 346 with a grade of “C-” or better. This course will examine the application of exercise guidelines for adults and children based on the standards of the American Heart Association and the American College of Sports Medicine. Additionally, this course will review field tests for determination of muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition and aerobic endurance. This course will include formal lectures, group discussions and presentations. Available for graduate credit.
KIN 457/L. Therapeutic Modalities for Sports Medicine and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 338/L. Corequisite: KIN 457. Laboratory experiences designed to provide competency in the application of selected therapeutic agents.
KIN 462/L. Physical Education Content Development for Adolescents and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 472/L. Corequisite: KIN 462L. Course provides Physical Education Option students with early field and university-based experiences required to develop and apply a variety of physical education content for adolescents in team, individual and activity settings.
KIN 467/L. Therapeutic Exercise Techniques and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 337/L. Corequisite: KIN 467L. Students will develop therapeutic exercise techniques and begin to formulate rehabilitation plans. Lab: Laboratory experiences designed to provide proficiency in selecting appropriate therapeutic exercises to design rehabilitation programs for various orthopedic injuries.
KIN 470/L. Physical Education for Children and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: KIN 470L. Not available for credit for Kinesiology majors. Focuses on the growing/moving/learning elementary-age child and on purposes, content, procedures, materials and equipment central to elementary school physical education. Lab: Observation and lab experience in elementary school physical education.
KIN 472/L. Learner Assessment and Technology in K-12 Physical Education and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 335/L. Corequisite: KIN 472L. A conceptual and practical understanding of alternative and traditional assessment of student learning in school physical education. Emphasis will be on formal and informal assessment and technological strategies that enhance learning, assess performance, provide feedback and communicate progress.
KIN 476. Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and Injury (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 345 or instructor consent. Anatomical, physiological and mechanical characteristics of human musculoskeletal tissues and their responses to mechanical loading. Detailed examination of injury mechanisms and their mechanical correlates.
KIN 477. Motor Development (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 377 or instructor permission. Corequisite: KIN 478. Study of age-related changes in motor skills, the processes that underlie these changes, and the factors that influence them.
KIN 478. Application of Motor Behavior Principles (2)
Corequisite: KIN 477. Course designed for students to use a life span perspective to demonstrate how to design, implement, and assess motor skill programs for any group of individuals regardless of age, developmental level, or movement task.
KIN 479. Perception and Movement (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 377 or permission of instructor. Integrated approach into the nature of human movement across the life span with special emphasis on examining the relation between perception and movement as a function of the environment in which one lives.
KIN 494A-B. Academic Internship in Kinesiology (1-3)
Academic internship course. On- and off-campus study and research in selected areas of kinesiology with course content to be determined. (See subtitle in appropriate Schedule of Classes.) (Credit/No Credit only)
KIN 494I. Academic Internship Evaluation (1)
Corequisite KIN 494A or B. Supervised on and off-campus internship to apply content and research in selected areas of Kinesiology. (Credit/No Credit only)
KIN 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Kinesiology (1-3)
Experimental courses in kinesiology with course content to be determined.
KIN 498A-Z. Supervised Individual Projects (1-3)
Off-campus study and research in selected areas of kinesiology with course content to be determined. (Credit/No Credit only)
KIN 498LS. Field Experience in Physical Education for Elementary School Age Children (2)
Prerequisites: KIN 314, 470/L. Restricted to Liberal Studies majors with a Physical Education Concentration. Field experience giving the prospective elementary school teacher an opportunity to develop understanding and skills in observing children’s motor skill behavior and in evaluating a comprehensive elementary school physical education program. Requires completion of 45 hours of observation/participation in assigned schools. Regular class meetings provide guidance and the opportunity to discuss the off-campus experiences. (Credit/No Credit only)
KIN 498WC. Dance Concert Modes (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 316 or instructor consent. Analysis and application of advanced choreographic structures to compose individual or group choreography for dance concert productions Available to graduate students.
KIN 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
No course description
KIN 503. Program Planning in Physical Education (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Study of theory of physical education curriculum development. Analysis of the foundations, background, philosophy and current types of physical education instructional programs at all school levels, as well as methods of planning functional physical education curricula.
KIN 511. Perceptual-Motor Development of Students with Disabilities (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 347 or instructor consent. Descriptive analysis of motor characteristics of students with disabilities, including theories of specialized instruction, evaluation, and prescribing and implementing instruction in adapted physical education/activity programs.
KIN 512. Curriculum Development and Instruction in Adapted Physical Education (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 347 or instructor consent. Study of curriculum development and instructional principles used in organizing, implementing and instructing students with disabilities in various physical education instructional settings.
KIN 513/L. Adapted Therapeutic Exercise: Assessment and Design and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 311 or admission to APE Added-Authorization Program or instructor consent. Corequisite: KIN 513L. This course is designed to teach advanced knowledge and techniques in adapted therapeutic exercise. The course provides opportunities for students to integrate various aspects of kinesiology, including anatomical, physiological, biomechanical, pedagogical and socio-psychological knowledge as related to adapted exercise programs. Students will learn specific clinical assessment techniques, such as manual muscle test, goniometry, gait analysis and balance assessment. Students also will learn how to design individualized exercise programs for individuals with disabilities. In addition to the lecture class, all students will have hands-on experiences performing clinical assessment and designing a program for a participant with a physical disability in the lab class.
KIN 514. Physical Education and Sports for Students with Physical Disabilities (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 347 or instructor consent. Comprehensive study of etiology of orthopedic impairments; learning characteristics; and assessment, design and instruction of appropriate physical education and athletics experiences for students with physical disabilities.
KIN 520. Seminar in Coaching the Modern Athlete (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 420. Examines different teaching and coaching personalities, styles and communication processes as they relate to interpersonal relations, motivation, discipline, self expression, competition, cooperation and problems associated with athletic coaching for different age groups and levels of competition.
KIN 526/L. Teaching Effectiveness in Kinesiology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 377, 345, 346 or instructor consent. Corequisite: KIN 526L. Seminar that develops knowledge and skills of teaching in kinesiology-based disciplines in higher education. Study of the research literature in pedagogy, with a primary focus on the teaching of motor activities and lab courses. Students examine instructional strategies and develop skill in the use of systematic observation. 2 hours seminar, 2 hours lab (arranged) per week.
KIN 560. Clinical EKG and Exercise Stress Testing (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 446/L. Course in electrocardiography that includes detailed evaluation of basic EKG arrhythmias and their relationship to exercise testing and training.
KIN 566. Seminar in Aging and Environmental Aspects of Exercise (3)
Advanced study of physiological responses to exercise as a function of aging and environmental processes.
KIN 575/L. Biomechanical Analysis Techniques and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: KIN 345 or instructor consent. Corequisite: KIN 575L. Techniques for collecting and analyzing quantitative human movement data from high-speed film, video, dynamography and electromyography, including theories supporting 3-dimensional analysis and data-smoothing methodologies. Regular writing assignments required. Lab experience provides competency in the collection and interpretation of both kinematic and kinetic data for human movement research applications.
KIN 579. Advanced Studies in Human Motor Behavior (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 377 or 477; Acceptance into the Kinesiology M.S. Program or consent of instructor. An in-depth investigation into the theories, principles and research in motor development, motor learning and motor control, with emphasis on describing and explaining changes in movement patterns across the lifespan.
KIN 600. Administration and Supervision of Physical Education (3)
Study of the history, philosophy, principles and techniques of the administration and supervision of physical education on all school and college levels.
KIN 602. Seminar in Current Issues in Kinesiology (3)
Intensive study of current issues and problems in physical education through philosophical examination and analysis of literature and research findings.
KIN 603. Seminar in Pedagogy in Kinesiology (3)
Seminar in current issues and developments in physical education pedagogy through examination and analysis of literature and research findings.
KIN 605. Research Methods and Design (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 302 or MATH 140. Study of various types of research used in kinesiology and techniques employed in collecting, classifying, interpreting and presenting data.
KIN 606. Seminar in Social Psychology of Sport (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 306. Advanced study of the influence of social-psychological variables as they relate to motor performance. Topics may include aggression, attitude formation and change, arousal and anxiety, achievement motivation, attribution theory, social facilitation, social reinforcement, observational learning and the competition process.
KIN 607. Seminar in Sport History (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 305. Significant trends and problems that affected the growth and present structure of sport from the primitive through the modern period.
KIN 608. Seminar in Adapted Physical Education (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 347 or instructor consent. This course is designed to study contemporary issues related to adapted physical education and research best practice models to provide physical education services to students with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, emotional and behavioral disorders, severe disabilities and/or multiple disabilities.
KIN 610. Quantitative Analysis of Research in Kinesiology (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 302. Study of advanced statistical methods for quantitative analysis of research data in kinesiology, including computer analysis.
KIN 612. Qualitative Research Design (3)
This course will provide an intensive study of qualitative research designs through critical examination of the research literature. The course content includes an intensive review of the issues surrounding measurement, data analysis, interpretation and ethical aspects of conducting qualitative research.
KIN 618. Seminar in Instructional Design in Physical Education (3)
Seminar that develops the knowledge and skills of instructional design as it relates to physical education. Study of the theories of curriculum, instruction and assessment in the design cycle. Students develop multimedia and hypermedia learning materials.
KIN 619. Seminar in Dance Science (3)
Graduate seminar in dance science, with particular focus on the application of functional anatomy, motor learning and prevention of dance injuries as it applies to the training of dancers.
KIN 626. Philosophic Development of Physical Education (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 401. Analysis and synthesis of the knowledge and interpretation of the development of philosophic schools and variants in the thought and practice of physical education.
KIN 642A-C. Directed Research, Physiology of Exercise (1-3)
Prerequisite: KIN 446. Library and lab research techniques employed in the assessment of human performance capacity. Emphasis primarily on physiological measurements of metabolic functions in humans.
KIN 643. Dance Performance Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Kinesiology M.S. Program or instructor consent. Dance performance analysis incorporates a Graduate Concert of new choreographic works, plus active scientific research involving kinesiology as it applies to dance performance. During the course students will acquire, develop and incorporate skills necessary for creating a new work to be produced and performed in a theatre setting plus acquire knowledge and understanding about how to design and conduct research focused on dance performance. (3 units/3 hours)
KIN 645. Seminar in Biomechanics (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 345 or instructor consent. Analysis of current and classical research literature related to human biomechanics. Emphasis on sport and ergonomic applications.
KIN 646. Seminar in Exercise Physiology (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 446 or instructor consent. Advanced human physiological variability, and potentialities and requirements for muscular activity.
KIN 647. Seminar in Adapted Physical Activity (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 605, 610. An advanced study of theory and literature regarding adapted physical activity for individuals with disabilities. This course is designed to develop in-depth knowledge by integrating the sub-disciplines of kinesiology as they relate to adapted physical activity on land and in the water. Specific topics include pedagogical, psycho-social, physiological and biomechanical aspects of adapted physical activity.
KIN 652. Seminar in Exercise Physiology of Skeletal Muscle (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 446/L; CHEM 235. Study of the physiological, anatomical, morphological and biochemical adaptations of skeletal muscle to exercise training.
KIN 654. Exercise Tolerance Testing and Prescription (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 456, 446/L. Modern concepts of wellness and the application of exercise prescription principles to healthy and at-risk populations in accordance with the guidelines of American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association.
KIN 656. Exercise Bases of Cardiac Rehabilitation (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 446. Study of exercise and related program components in rehabilitation of coronary heart disease. Emphasis on role of the exercise physiologist in the integrated clinical team approach.
KIN 679. Seminar in Motor Behavior (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 377 or 477 and acceptance into the Kinesiology M.S. program or consent of instructor. Study and seminar discussion of selected topics in motor behavior.
KIN 694. Advanced Internship in Adapted Physical Education (3)
Prerequisites: Preliminary Education Specialist Credential, Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential, or Preliminary Single Subject Physical Education Credential; KIN 511, 512, 513/L, 514; APE Program Director consent. Advanced teaching internship for candidates in the Adapted Physical Education Added-Authorization Program. Clinical supervision is provided through credentialed cooperating teachers/site supervisors and through analysis of videos by University supervisor and online reflections. Completion of Adapted Physical Education Professional Portfolio is required to receive credit.
KIN 695A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (1-3)
Prerequisite: Advisor or instructor consent. Specialized topics from a concentrated field of current interest presented at an advanced level.
KIN 696A-C. Directed Graduate Research (1-3)
Prerequisites: Classified status; Graduate Coordinator consent. Special graduate studies in kinesiology.
KIN 698A-C. Thesis or Graduate Project (1-3)
Prerequisites: Classified status; Thesis/Project Chair consent. May be repeated, but not more than 6 units may be included among the 30 total units required for the M.S. Degree.
KIN 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisite: Graduate coordinator consent. Consists of a project designed to meet a highly specialized graduate need. Project selected in conference with a faculty sponsor. Progress meetings are held regularly until the end of the semester.