Kinesiology (KINE)
KINE 6013. Adapted Kinesiology. A study of adapted kinesiology consisting of a diversified program of developmental activities, games, sports, rhythms, and aquatics suited to interests, capacities, and limitations of students with impairment, disabilities, or handicaps who may or may not be mainstreamed in the elementary and/or secondary physical education programs.
KINE 6243. Advanced Exercise Physiology. This course examines the nature, purpose, and effects of curricular activity with particular reference to the respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems. It includes an analysis of the results of training, theories of muscle contraction, fatigue, oxygen debt, energy costs, muscle tone, reaction time, and the concept of total fitness.
KINE 6313. Contemporary Trends and Issues in Kinesiology. A seminar of individual and group study devoted to critiques of current problems in health, physical education, and recreation.
KINE 6323. Organization and Administration of Kinesiology Programs. This course examines the policies, procedures, and problems in the organization of the total health, physical education, and recreation program. The course includes an analysis of the classification, staff teaching loads, time, and finances. It also examines the development, use, and scheduling of the physical plant, gymnasium, locker rooms, swimming pool, equipment, play fields, courts, and records.
KINE 6331-3, 6361-3, 6381-3. Workshops in Kinesiology.
KINE 6413. Health Education in the School. A study of the school’s role in health education with consideration of the teacher’s responsibilities for the health of the school child, screening, referral, instructional programs, emergency care, teacher’s health, materials and resources, and community health group interrelations.
KINE 6433. Advanced Athletic Training Techniques. Prerequisites: HS 2043, HS 2443, HS 3233, HS 3403, and graduate standing. Special rehabilitation procedures and therapeutic modalities used for athletic injuries. Emphasis on current and new procedures and operation of training equipment devices. Special study of injuries requiring medical intervention and surgical reconstruction and study of specialized areas of sports medicine.
KINE 6513. Principles of Kinesiology. Study of the origins and nature of modern physical education as a developmental experience and educational medium. Consideration of the contributions of physical education to organic growth and development, to the development of personal resources, and to growth in social relationships.
KINE 6523. Scientific Foundations of Kinesiology. This course is a systematic study of the contributions and integrative possibilities of chemistry, zoology, anatomy, physiology, physics, anthropology, psychology, and other related disciplines to the fields of health, physical education, and recreation.
KINE 6713. Curriculum Instruction in Kinesiology. A course designed to give experienced teachers, supervisors, and administrators opportunities to undertake the planning and development of curriculum materials for practical teaching purposes.
KINE 6723. Project in Kinesiology. Prerequisite: One three-hour course in research and statistics and six semester hours of graduate work in the major area of study. Approval of a committee composed of the professor teaching the course, the student’s advisor, and the Dean of Graduate Studies. A study of a specific topic in physical education leading to the solution of a problem of interest to the profession or to the student. A research paper is required.
KINE 6813. Psychology of Athletics Coaching. This is an analysis of basic psychological concepts and principles with special reference to motor performance, learning motor skills, perception, and emotion in sport situations. The study of psychological parameters pertinent to the teaching of physical education and coaching sports will also be covered.
KINE 6823. Scientific Analysis of Sports Skills and Motor Learning. An analysis of various motor activities to determine the scientific basis for correct form in various sports; examination of motor and perceptual abilities, factors of motivation, anxiety, stress, and social conditions as they relate to learning and performing motor skills.
KINE 6903. Research Problems in Kinesiology. This course is a study of current problems in the field of kinesiology. A review of the significant demographic, behavioral, developmental, and technological issues that influence kinesiology programs.
KINE 6911-6. Thesis: Kinesiology.
KINE 6923. Statistical Methods in Kinesiology. Competencies for analysis and application of statistical methods used in the administration and interpretation of tests of fitness, skills, and abilities in the HKR field.
KINE 6933. Methods of Research in Kinesiology. Study in search of contemporary literature and research techniques. Research processes as they apply to types of research, procedure for collection and treatment of data, critical plans, and analysis of research findings.
KINE 6943. Legal Issues in Kinesiology. A course designed to acquaint the advanced Kinesiology major with the legal and ethical parameters related to all fields associated with health, physical education, recreation, sports management and administration, exercise science, and athletic training.
