Department of Health and Kinesiology

Introductory health education for establishing wellness concepts for men and women of all ages. Nutrition, diseases of the circulatory system, sexually transmitted diseases, behavior modification and related concepts for establishing life time commitments to health promotion are taught. May be substituted as one required activity course.

Study of the profession and practice of health education, health sciences and behavior modification.

Current standards and techniques for first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including bloodborne and airborne pathogen training.

Overview of theories, processes, activities and settings for health education/health promotion practice.

An informed health consumer is one who purchases health products and services that are useful and beneficial. This consumer is also aware of consumer protection, product safety and services available if dissatisfied with a product or service.

Human sexuality content for different developmental stages. Designed for individuals who plan to present human sexuality content to various age groups.

Study of prescription and non-prescription drugs, their action in the body, their benefits and abuse potentials.

Acquaints the student with all aspects of community and public health. Designed to prepare students for planning, implementation and evaluation of health education/health promotion programs in community, health care and worksite settings. Prerequisites: junior standing.

Medical, historical, legal, environmental, sociological and psychological issues that affect women?s health, both past and present. Prerequisite: junior standing.

Studies and investigations relating to health problems in community health, school health and industry. All students will initiate individual study in an area of their interest. Prerequisite: 15 hours of health.

Cause, epidemiology, prevention and treatment of communicable, chronic and degenerative disease. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 and credit or registration in BIOL 2402.

Explore the demographics of the Kingsville area, identify a disease that is prevalent to a local population, assess the resources available, develop a health promotion program and implement the program at a local facility.

In-depth information regarding the health issues of aging individuals including: physical health, psychological health, legal and ethical issues of health and Medicare/Medicaid. Prerequisite: junior standing.

A variable topics course that provides instruction and practice in skills for selected physical activities. Course may be repeated for credit as activities vary.

Introduction to training techniques used for muscular endurance and flexibility training. Recommended for those desiring an individualized approach to light resistance and flexibility training.

Participation in varsity football through regularly scheduled practice sessions and games.

Fee: $9.00

Participation in varsity basketball through regularly scheduled practice sessions and games.

Fee: $9.00

Varsity participation in either track and field, volleyball, tennis, baseball or softball through regularly scheduled practice sessions, meets and games.

Fee: $4.00

Credit for a second semester's participation in varsity sports.

Fee: $4.00

The development of skills and techniques appropriate for all ages (K-adult) in rhythmic and physical fitness activities suitable for inclusion in an educational setting. Prerequisite: Kinesiology (EC-12 Physical Education) majors only.

Fee: $9.00

Instruction for the beginning swimmer.

A variety of water activities designed to strengthen the heart, lungs and vascular system without undue stress of weight-bearing exercise. Must have basic swimming and personal aquatic safety skills or instructor permission.

Instruction and practice in the fundamentals of racquetball.

Fee: $5.00

Individualized conditioning program based upon knowledge of the basic training principles underlying flexibility, muscle strength, muscle endurance and cardiorespiratory endurance exercises.

Fee: $4.00

Instruction and practice in the basic skills for beginners in bowling.

Fee: $24.00

Instruction and participation in distance running and circuit training.

Fee: $4.00

Exercises serving to improve fluidity of mobility, mental focus and control, flexibility and posture. Lifelong participation in Mat Pilates can lead to improved muscular strength, balance, coordination and a reduction of stress.

Biological, sociological, psychological, philosophical and historical foundations of kinesiology. Consideration of objectives and programs in the field.

Anatomical, physiological, nutritional, biomechanical, and psychological foundations of the exercise sciences; courses of study, professional responsibilities, and careers within the exercise sciences.

Develop competency in designing, organizing and promoting intramural programs. Emphasis on officiating techniques and procedures in various activities.

Officiating techniques and procedures in various sports, administration of intramural sport programs, and coaching ethics, philosophy and careers.

Participation and introduction to teaching in a variety of lifelong activities and sports. Active participation required. Prerequisite: Kinesiology (EC-12 Physical Education) majors or Kinesilogy-Physical Education minors only.

Participation and introduction to teaching in a variety of individual/dual sports, recreational and physical fitness activities. Active participation is expected. Prerequisite: Kinesiology (EC-12 Physical Education) majors or Kinesiology-Physical Education minors only.

Participation and introduction to teaching in a variety of team sports. Active participation required. Prerequisite: Kinesiology (EC-12 Physical Education) majors or Kinesiology-Physical Education minors only.

An introductory field experience in sport business. Forty contact hours in the field in addition to in-class meetings, allowing the student to explore career options in a practical work setting, normally on campus. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Kinesiology adviser consent.

Course is designed to help prepare students to sit for any of a number of accredited personal trainer certifications with primary focus on the knowledge and skills specific to the American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer certification. Includes required laboratory experiences.

The prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses. Prerequisite: instructor consent.

Fee: $5.00

Overview of the fundamental principles of management and administration of sport programs. Combines theory and practice related to legal and ethical issues, marketing and organizational structure of recreational and sport related services and facilities.

The factors that enhance children¿s physical development; the interrelatedness of physical activity, health, wellness, and safety. Includes training in CPR/AED and basic first aid, and requires physical activity.

Introduction to the sports industry, career opportunities involving sport and the economic impact of sports in America, including theoretical and applied foundations of sport business.

The impact of sport on global society and its institutions. Current practices, problems, and issues in sport and physical activity across the globe.

Vocabulary related to anatomical structures, physical processes, illnesses, and diseases of the human body.

Physical factors that influence growth, maturation and aging; process underlying perceptual-motor performance and the interpretation and applications of motor research to human movement. Includes required laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: One of the following: EDKN 1301, EDKN 1305, or EDKN 2330, and junior standing.

A basic foundation in concepts and techniques of modalities for the patient recovering from athletically related injuries. Individual joint rehabilitation. Prerequisites: EDKN 2322 and Instructor consent.

A basic foundation in concepts of prescribing therapeutic exercise programs for the patient recovering from athletically related injuries. Individual joint rehabilitation. Prerequisites: EDKN 2322 and instructor consent.

This course examines the practical applications of consumer behavior, marketing information systems, pricing strategies, media relations, promotional methods, sponsorship, and marking controls in a variety of sport business contexts. Prerequisite: junior standing.

Scientific principles of strength training and conditioning and their application to athletic competition and performance, including program design and facility administration. Laboratory required. Prerequisites: EDKN 3436 and junior standing.

Use and function of the various tests in kinesiology, together with the purpose, scope, and techniques of test construction will be analyzed. Sufficient statistical techniques necessary for adequate manipulation and interpretation will be reviewed. Required laboratory experiences. Prerequisites: MATH 1314 or MATH 1324, and junior standing.

Social and psychological factors related to sport participation. Topics include socialization into and through sport; feedback, reinforcement and expectation effects; moral development; competition and competitive strees; self-perceptions; motivation and mental skills training. Prerequisites: PSYC 2301 and junior standing.

Social and psychological factors related to exercise participation, peak performance, and injury rehabilitation. Prerequisites: PSYC 2301 and junior standing.

Legal and ethical dilemmas facing those in sport. Legal principles and judicial opinions in cases involving organized sport. Prerequisite: junior standing.

Current issues in sport business are identified and researched. Course may be repeated for credit as topics vary. Prerequisite: junior standing.

Current issues and special topics in Kinesiology and sport are identified and researched. Course may be repeated for credit as topics vary.

Physiology as applied to exercise and human performance. How the systems of the body respond to both acute and chronic exercise training. Includes required laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: BIOL 2401; credit or registration in BIOL 2402; junior standing.

Motor development activities for children. Grouping principals and techniques for selecting activities appropriate to various age groups and development levels. Prerequisites: EDKN 2110, EDKN 2112, EDKN 2114 and junior standing.

An introduction to research methodologies commonly employed in the health, fitness and exercise science disciplines. Prerequisites: MATH 1314 and junior standing.

Basic pathophysiology, and special exercise testing and exercise program design/implementation considerations for individuals with commonly seen chronic diseases and disabilities. Prerequisites: EDKN 4401 and senior standing.

The study of the human body in its performance of movement and interrelationships of biomechanics, musculoskeletal anatomy and neuromuscular physiology. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401; junior standing.

Practical experience in the prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses. Prerequisite: EDKN 2322 and instructor consent.

The student and the university supervisors will develop a contractual agreement which provides for a minimum of 120 clock hours of specific learning experiences on or off campus. Approved ACSM certification examination required for interns in the exercise science concentrations. Course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: EDKN 4401(exercise science concentrations only) and instructor consent (all concentrations).

The capstone course for Kinesiology-Exercise Science, to be taken in the senior year. The course will explore the current status of and current issues in careers in exercise science. Issues will include but not be limited to professional ethics, social impact and career options. Prerequisites: senior standing and instructor consent.

An independent review of literature and a laboratory or field problem yielding a formal report on the research. Variable credit dependent upon the project. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite: advanced standing and prior approval of the problem by the supervising instructor.

An independent review of literature and a laboratory or field problem yielding a formal report on the research. Prerequisites: Kinesiology majors only, senior standing and prior approval of the problem by the supervising instructor.

Research design, data collection, data analysis, and data interpretation in sport business. Students are required to complete a practical sport business research project of publication quality. Prerequisite: EDKN 3345.

Practical considerations for conducting kinesiology programs for individuals of all ages with disabilities. Legal entitlements, integrating persons with disabilities, conducting individualized instruction, physical fitness programs, and use of motor skills for transitional living. Prerequisites: EDKN 3320 and junior standing.

Cases from facility construction, marketing, sport law and sponsorship illustrating the integral role of economics and finances in the daily administration of the sport organization. How the disbursement, receipt and use of money can catalyze growth in the sport industry. Prerequisite: junior standing.

Designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating sport events. Planning and management of major sport facilities. Emphasis on the experience of the sport event or facility's customer and/or participant. Prerequisite: junior standing.

Psychosocial factors involved in injury prevention, pain, and the rehabilitation process. Relevant theory, research, and practical applications will be discussed. Prerequisites: PSYC 2301 and junior standing.

Understanding and applying psychological principles as they relate to sports coaching and athletic performance. Prerequisites: EDKN 3352, PSYC 2301, and junior standing.

Design and implementation of exercise programs for healthy and special populations based upon appropriate screening and evaluation procedures. Laboratory required. Prerequisites: EDKN 3436 and senior standing.

Orthopaedic evaluation techniques and rehabilitation exercises for the lower body. Accepted techniques and rationale from the literature and development of a solid base of skills. Theory and principles of therapeutic exercises. Prerequisites: BIOL 2402 and EDKN 2322; and instructor consent.

Orthopaedic evaluation techniques and rehabilitation exercises for the upper body. Accepted techniques and rationale from the literature and development of a solid base of skills. Theory and principles of therapeutic exercises. Prerequisites: BIOL 2402 and EDKN 2322; and instructor consent.