Course List
200 Level Courses
300 Level Courses
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150,150W. Freshman Seminar
An intensive exploration of a specific topic in kinesiology through reading, writing and discussion.
Topics could include:
Physiology of the Marathon
Harris
An introduction to the basic principles of exercise physiology and human performance with a focus on the marathon. This course also addresses the ethical issues surrounding performance enhancing drugs and techniques. Additionally, this course provides an introduction to the methods used to discuss and critique a scientific research paper.
Exercise at Earth's Extremes
Kambis
This course will examine the perils of exercise in extreme environments through thoroughly distilling decades of scientific study regarding exercise in hostile environments. The course will cover how to maintain optimal health and fitness during work or exercise in a multitude of stressful environments. Numerous environmental conditions are covered: heat, high altitude, humidity, air pollution, cold, wind-chill, day length, air ions, and underwater pressure.
Liberal Arts Frontiers of Health and Human Movement
J. Charles
The course is designed to introduce first year students to the full spectrum of liberal arts perspectives that may be used to study Health and Human Movement. It engages students in intensive discussion, writing and reading about the application of liberal arts approaches to health and human movement in general and to research and develop a portfolio on health and human performance phenomena, such as the health emphasis on Exercise as Medicine and the movement performance emphasis on the Olympic Games.
Nutrition in Health and Disease
Kambis
This course will examine how specific components of foods may (or may not) impact our health and disease conditions. Nutrition science is relatively new and is therefore susceptible to exploitation by unscrupulous people. Many people do not know what to believe when they hear about or read conflicting reports concerning nutrition and health. This course will encourage its participants to search existing peer-reviewed literature in a thoughtful way in order to establish a basis for critical evaluation of the current level of understanding of nutrition in health and disease.
200. Introduction to the Human Body
(GER2B) Fall (3) Deschenes.
A broad-based examination of the human body. Structure and function of cells, tissues, and organ systems will be examined in a variety of applications such as lifespan, environmental and evolutionary adaptations.
204. Introduction to Kinesiology & Health Sciences
Fall and Spring (3) Staff.
An introduction to the study of human movement with emphasis upon historical, philosophical, socio-cultural, physiological, biomechanical and psychological aspects. This course provides an integrated set of general principles which are an appropriate preparation for further study in kinesiology. Lecture Schedule for Fall 2011.
295. Scientific Principles of Exercise Prescription
Fall (3) Deschenes and Staff.
This course addresses the scientific basis of designing exercise programs for healthy individuals. Principles of overload, progression, and specificity are covered as well as intensity, frequency, duration, and mode. Various methods of training (endurance, interval, resistance, cross-training) are featured.
303. Human Anatomy
Fall, Spring and Summer (3,3,3) McCoy. (Not open to freshmen.)
Gross and histological study of the human organism with particular emphasis on the neuro-muscular systems as related to human movement. An elective course not applicable towards the minimum requirements for major or minor in biology. Three class hours.
304. Human Physiology
(GER 2B) Spring (3) Deschenes.
Detailed study of the manner in which different organ systems of the human body function.
305. Human Physiology Lab
(GER2B)(Lab) Spring (1) Looft-Wilson. Corequisite or prerequisite: KINE 304.
Experiments and demonstrations illustrating nerve and muscle function, sensory physiology, reflex activities, heart function and blood pressure and renal responses to fluid intake. Two laboratory hours.
308. Biomechanics of Human Movement
Spring (3) McCoy. Prerequisite: KINE 303. Corequisite: KINE 308L.
A study of the mechanical principles of the human body during movement. Two class hours, two laboratory hours.
314. Dissection Human Anatomy Lab
Fall, Spring and Summer (1,1,1) McCoy. Corequisite or prerequisite: KINE 303.
Examination of the human body through detailed cadaver dissection. Emphasis is placed on the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems of the body. Four laboratory hours. There is a $85.00 fee associated with this course.
315. Human Anatomy Lab
Fall, Spring and Summer (1,1,1) McCoy. Corequisite or prerequisite: KINE 303.
Examination of the human body through detailed cadaver dissection. Emphasis is placed on the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems of the body. Two laboratory hours. There is a $85.00 fee associated with this course.
320. Issues in Health
Spring (3) Harris.
This course examines contemporary issues in health such as HIV/AIDS, stem cell research, genetic testing, cancer, etc. The course will focus primarily on the scientific aspects of these issues and will provide students with the necessary skills to investigate future issues on their own.
321. Health and Human Movement
Fall (3) Staff.
A survey of several contemporary topics in health including but not limited to mental/emotional health, cardiovascular health, human sexuality, nutrition, psychoactive drugs, alcohol and ethical issues.
322. Motor Learning
Fall and Spring (3,3) Kohl.
An introduction to the principles and concepts of learning basic to the acquisition and performance of physical skills. Factors and conditions affecting skill learning will be stressed. Emphasis will be placed on practical applications in instructional setting.
335. Play, Sport and Culture
Summer (3) J. Charles.
An interdisciplinary examination of the significance of play, sport and other forms of human movement as socio-cultural phenomena. The course incorporates cross cultural analysis of play as an acculturation process and sport as an established institution.
340. Motor Development
(GER 3) Fall and Spring (3,3) Kohl.
This course is designed to examine the growth and development of motor skills throughout the entire life span, and to investigate the changes in motor development from childhood and adolescence through older adulthood.
350. Science of Nutrition
(GER2B) Fall, Spring and Summer (3,3,3) Kambis.
An introductory course beginning with the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system. Individual nutrients will be discussed and there will be an in depth treatment of life cycle nutrition issues.
360. Physiology of Aging
Fall (3) Looft-Wilson. Corequisite: KINE 304 or BIOL 225 or consent of Instructor.
An introduction to the theories of aging, the physiological changes associated with aging, and common diseases of aging.Class discussion involves a survey of the basic scientific literature in aging research.
365. Current Scholarship in Kinesiology & Health Sciences
Fall and Spring (1,1) Staff.
Issues will be studied in conjunction with attendance at a regional or national professional meeting. Graded pass/fail. This class may be repeated for credit. Permission of instructor required.
370. Exercise Psychology
Fall (3) Staff.
This course addresses physical activity and exercise as they relate to psychological health issues. Factors related to physical activity and exercise participation, intervention planning and adherence also are addressed. The course is taught with an emphasis on application of concepts and the critical analysis of scientific research.
380. Introduction to Clinical Practice
Fall, Spring (3,3) Connell.
This course addresses principles of contemporary health care. Students are introduced to concepts in quality practice and economic issues affecting current health care delivery.
385. Epidemiology in Publich Health
Fall, Spring (3,3) Ickes.
An introduction to the core concepts of epidemiology, which is a study of the distribution of disease within a population and the factors that influence that distribution. The course will apply an epidemiologic lens to current issues in public health and clinical medicine.
(GER7) Spring (3) J. Charles.
An introduction to health-related ethical problems and the nature of ethical reasoning. Emphasis upon ethical problem-solving in personal, public, and environmental health for Kinesiology and Environmental Science/Studies majors.
394. Statistics and Evaluation
(GER 1) Fall (3) Deschenes.
An introduction to the use of statistics within the process of evaluation. Descriptive and inferential statistical procedures including confidence intervals, correlation, t-tests, and analysis of variance are covered. Proper application of those procedures during the evaluation of data is emphasized.
410. Exercise in Public Health
Fall (3) Staff.
This course examines physical activity and health from an epidemiological perspective. It addresses rates of physical activity participation and the burden of prevalent health problems in the US. There is an emphasis on the relationship between physical activity and health and the burden of inactivity as it relates to disease risk.
422. Motor Control
Spring (3) Kohl. Pre-requisite KINE 322.
Detailed study of issues associated with motor control. Drawing heavily from epistemology, neurology, cognitive science and motor behavior research the students will be expected to integrate and generalize such information to different clinical contexts.
442. Exercise Physiology
Fall (4) Harris. Prerequisite KINE 304 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: KINE 442L.
An in-depth study of the physiological aspects of exercise, fatigue, coordination, training and growth; functional tests with normal and abnormal subjects; investigations and independent readings.
450. Cardiovascular Physiology
Fall (3) Looft-Wilson. Prerequisite KINE 304 or BIOL 225 or consent of Instructor.
A concentrated study of the normal function of the heart and blood vessels, coordinated responses of the cardiovascular system, and general features of cardiovascular diseases. Class discussion involves a survey of the basic scientific literature in cardiovascular research.
455. Physiology of Obesity
Spring (3) Looft-Wilson. Prerequisite KINE 304 or BIOL 225 or consent of Instructor.
A seminar course examining the physiology of body weight regulation, mechanisms of diseases that are associated with obesity and inactivity, and the role of the fat cell and its secretions in the disease process.
460. Topics in Kinesiology & Health Sciences
Fall and Spring (3,3) Staff.
Topics not covered in regular offerings. Subjects, prerequisites and instructor will vary from year to year. Course may be repeated if the topic varies.
†470,471(W). Independent Study in Kinesiology & Health Sciences
Fall, Spring and Summer (2-3,2-3,2-3) Staff.
An independent study program for the advanced student involving reading, research and the writing of a paper. Permission of instructor required. This course may be repeated for credit.
†480,481(W). Kinesiology & Health Sciences Research
Fall, Spring (3,3) Staff.
A course for the advanced student affording an opportunity for independent laboratory or field research under the supervision of a faculty member. Permission of instructor required. This course may be repeated for credit.
485. Cellular and Biochemical Effects of Exercise
Spring (3) Deschenes. Prerequisite: KINE304,BIOL 103, 203, 204, or permission of instructor.
A detail study of the neuromuscular system and its exercise-induced adaptations at the cellular and biochemical levels. Topics include the development of the neuromuscular system, organization of motor units, characteristics of different muscle fiber types, substrate utilization and causes of fatigue.
493(W) Philosophy in Kinesiology & Health Sciences
(GER 7) Fall, Summer (3,3) J. Charles.
Philosophical principles in the context of human movement. Examination of the relationship of the mind and body and the distinctions between western and eastern attitudes towards the physical. Analysis of the ethics and the aesthetics of the kinesthetic dimension.
494. Environmental Human Physiology
Spring (3) Kambis. Prerequisite: KINE 442 or permission of instructor.
Lectures and applied research will determine how heat, cold, high terrestrial altitude, hyperbaric conditions, and air pollution affect human performance.
†495-496(W) Honors
Fall, Spring (3,3) Staff.
Students admitted to Honors study in kinesiology will enroll for both semesters of their senior year. Requirements include (a)supervised readings in the field of interest, (b)the preparation and presentation by April 15 of an Honors essay or an Honors thesis based on the students own research, and (c)satisfactory performance in an oral examination based on the Honors project and related background. Consult the chair for eligibility, admission and continuance requirements.
†498. Internship
Fall, Spring and Summer (3,3,3) McCoy, J. Charles, Kohl.
A structured learning experience designed to complement and expand on the student’s academic course work. This course includes readings in related areas, portfolios, written reports and on-site supervision. The course may not be repeated for credit.
