Kinesiology Department

Description of Courses

100 Level Courses
200 Level Courses
300 Level Courses
400 Level Courses

 

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150,150W. Freshman Seminar - The Physiology of Lance Armstrong
Fall (4) Harris.
An introduction to the basic principles of exercise physiology and human performance with a focus on the interaction of cancer and exercise.  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.

204. Introduction to Kinesiology
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.

295. Scientific Principles of Exercise Prescription
Fall (3) Deschenes.
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. Prerequisite: BIOL 203 or 204, or Consent of Instructor.
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.

303L. Human Anatomy Laboratory
Fall, Spring and Summer (1,1,1) McCoy. 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 on Monday night with dissection, or Two laboratory hours on Tuesday or Wednesday to review the structures. There is a $60.00 fee associated with this course.

304. Human Physiology
(GER 2B) Spring (3) Deschenes. Prerequisite: BIO 203.
Detailed study of the manner in which different organ systems of the human body function. A student may not apply both BIO 304 and BIO 432 toward degree requirements. Three class hours.

305. Human Physiology Lab
(Lab) Spring (1) Deschenes. Corequisite: KIN 304.
Experiments and demonstrations illustrating nerve and muscle function, sensory physiology, reflex activities, heart function and blood pressure and renal responses to fluid intake. Does not fulfill a laboratory requirement for biology majors. Three laboratory hours. (Cross listed with BIO 305)

308. Biomechanics of Human Movement
Spring (3) McCoy. Prerequisite: BIO 308/KIN 303. Corequisite: KIN 308L.
A study of the mechanical principles of the human body during movement. Two class hours, two laboratory hours.

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) Hall.
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.

345. Laboratory Assessment Techniques
Fall and Spring (1,1) Gerdes.
Principles and techniques of assessing physiological parameters. Students will serve as assistants in wellness laboratories. Permission of instructor required.

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.

355. Sport and Gender
Spring (3) Hall.
A study of women’s involvement in sport, the meaning of this participation and the social ramifications of women’s inclusion and exclusion from sport.

365. Current Scholarship in Kinesiology
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.

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.

400. Sport Psychology
(GER 3) Spring (3) Hall.
This course is designed as an introduction to the study of psychological dimensions to sport. Various topics which will be included: behavior change in sport, motivation, personality factors and the elite athlete. Structure of the course also allows the student to investigate topics of individual interest.

422. Motor Control
Spring (3) Kohl. Pre-requisite KIN 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 KIN/BIO 304 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: KIN 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.

460. Topics in Kinesiology
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
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 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: KIN/BIO 304 or BIO 342 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
(GER 7) Fall, Spring and Summer (3,3,3) 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: KIN 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, 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.