Courses of Instruction:

KINE 50970 Special Topics in Kinesiology. Prerequisite: Approval of adviser and course instructor.

KINE 60103 Research Methods in Kinesiology. Emphasis is on the design and analysis of research projects and the writing of research papers.

KINE 60203 Advanced Motor Development. Prerequisite: KINE 30423 or consent of the department. Study of how and why the fundamental motor skills progress from inefficient to efficient patterns of movement. Emphasis on the interacting influence of mechanics, control and coordination on naturally developing systems.

KINE 60213 Advanced Biomechanics. Investigation of mechanical principles primary to understanding human movement performance. Special emphasis on application of mechanics to the analysis of human performance.

KINE 60423 Advanced Motor Behavior. Prerequisite: KINE 20503 or consent of the department. An in-depth study of the mechanisms and processes involved in the control of human motor activity. Focus on contemporary issues of motor control.

KINE 60503 Physical Activity for Individuals with Disabilities. In-depth examination of the conceptual framework of adapting for individual differences in activity settings. The impact of inclusion, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and sport classification in fitness, recreation, and school physical activity settings will be discussed. Emphasis on practical application of knowledge.

KINE 60513 Practicum in Adapted Physical Activity. Hands-on practical experiences in a physical education/community based sports setting with a variety of individuals with disabilities. Activities will include assisting, teaching and supervising physical education and exercise classes, assessing present needs, developing and implementing an individualized program, teaching individuals as well as small and medium-sized groups, videotaping and observing teaching behaviors, learning to utilize volunteers and aides.

KINE 60523 Assessment and Programming in Adapted Physical Activity. Diagnostic-prescriptive process in adapted physical activity; identifying underlying components of various psychomotor assessment instruments; administering and interpreting assessments; developing appropriate programming strategies based on assessment results; and service delivery options for carrying out programming plans.

KINE 60613 Physiology of Exercise. Study of physiological responses and adaptations in physical activity germane to selected areas of physical education that are beyond the introductory level.

KINE 60623 Cardiopulmonary Physiology. Examination of the responses of the cardiovascular system to acute and chronic exercise. Emphasis on the effects of exercise on cardiac metabolism, hemodynamics, electrophysiology, pulmonary responses, gas exchange, gas transport, and renal function.

KINE 60633 Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Physiology. Prerequisite: KINE 60613 or consent of the department. Practical and theoretical knowledge of evaluation of physical performance. Emphasis on acquisition and analysis of data for research in exercise physiology.

KINE 60643 Clinical Exercise Testing. Practical and theoretical knowledge of clinical exercise testing. Emphasis on electrocardiography, health appraisal and risk assessment, guidelines and procedures, and pharmacology of cardiac medications.

KINE 60653 Exercise Metabolism and Endocrinology. Emphasis on metabolic and neuroendocrine control of bioenergetic pathways during acute and chronic exercise. Presentation of these areas will serve as the foundation for independent library and laboratory research.

KINE 60663 Practicum in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Practical experience in exercise testing and prescription in individuals with cardiopulmonary disease. Activities will include assisting in clinical exercise tests, conducting health risk appraisals, and developing, implementing, and supervising an individualized exercise program. All of these activities will be performed at a local hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation center.

KINE 60713 Psychosocial Aspects of Sport. Current topics in the psychological aspects of sport are examined in three social contexts: competitive sport, physical education, and exercise settings. Contemporary topics, evaluated in light of selected theoretical positions, include personality, motivation, adherence, communication, expectations, and leadership.

KINE 60723 Psychology of Youth Sport. Prerequisite: KINE 60723 or consent of the department. The focus of this course is on theoretical and practical knowledge of contemporary issues in youth sport settings. Topics include socialization, motivation, the role of competition, coaching strategies, moral development, and problematic dimensions of youth sport participation. Students will be required to pursue a practical youth sport experience in conjunction with class projects.

KINE 60733 Applied Sport Psychology. Theoretical and practical knowledge of contemporary issues in applied sport psychology. Topics include confidence, arousal, stress, and anxiety, mental imagery, attentional control, goal setting, psychological rehabilitation, and career termination. Laboratory experiences will accompany each topical area.

KINE 60743 Practicum in Sport Psychology. Prerequisite: KINE 60733 or consent of the department. The course consists of practical experience in sport psychology interventions and consulting. Activities will include assisting in the administration of psychological assessment, creating and administering team discussions, performance enhancement interventions, and evaluation of program effectiveness. All of these activities will be performed in an athletic environment with a high school, college, or private team or individual sport setting.

KINE 70903 Treatise. Independent examination of an issues relative to Kinesiology. Students complete a paper under the advisement of a faculty member in the department.

KINE 70970 Special Problems in Kinesiology. Prerequisite: Approval of adviser and course instructor.

KINE 70980 Thesis. Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy.

KINE 70990 Thesis. Thesis

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