Kinesiology (continued)
401 Basic Movement, Games, and Dances for Children (3)
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Essentials of a sound program for children. Basic skills of movement, content, purpose and the many aspects which contribute to successful physical education. Classwork, two units; laboratory, one unit. (Formerly offered as KIN 501.)
420 Field Experience in Fitness/Wellness (1)
Corequisite: KIN 490. Specifically designed for students interested in exercise sciences to observe and evaluate a variety of fitness/wellness programs in the corporate, private commercial, and community settings. Factors that influence participation and adherence to fitness/wellness programs are discussed. (Formerly offered as KIN 220.)
450 Ergogenic Substances in Sport (2)
Prerequisite: a college biology course. Examination of pharmacological, physiological, and nutritional "treatments" to improve sport performance. Weekend athletes and olympians alike use these ergogenic aids. Do they work? How? What are the associated risks? What ethical questions do they present?
457 Culture, Gender, and Movement (3)
Prerequisite: upper division standing or consent of instructor. Dynamics of cultural variation and cultural dominance in non-verbal communication, skill development, sport, and dance. Gender as a cultural dimension affecting movement. Sex role socialization, social control, and skill development. (Formerly offered as KIN 557.)
480 Anatomical Kinesiology (3)
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Prerequisite: BIOL 328 (or equivalent) and KIN 350 or consent of instructor. Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system in production of goal-directed movement. Characteristics of soft tissue, bone, joint architecture in relation to external forces; principles of aggregate muscle function. Application to exercise, skill, activities of daily living. Classwork, two units; laboratory, one unit. (Formerly offered as KIN 580.)
482 Exercise Physiology (3)
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Prerequisites: BIOL 610-611 (or equivalent) and KIN 350 or consent of instructor. Physiological aspects of human movement as related to the systems of the human body. Scientific explanation of organic function as related to physical activity. Classwork, two units; laboratory, one unit. (Formerly offered as KIN 582.)
485 Biomechanics (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 480. Recommended: PHYS 101 or department tutorial. Mechanical principles applied to analyzing human movement. Interaction of mover and physical environment in relation to efficiency in tasks of daily living, work settings, sport, exercise. Classwork, two units; laboratory, one unit. (Formerly offered as KIN 585.)
486 Motor Learning (3)
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Prerequisite: KIN 350 or consent of instructor. Factors influencing the acquisition and development of motor skill with practical application to teaching and therapeutic intervention. The significance of motor skill to the problem solving capacity of the individual. Topics include: coordination, perception, task analysis, learning, and the facilitation of skill acquisition. (Formerly offered as KIN 586.)
487 Motor Development (3) [GE]
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A developmental perspective on the physical, psychological and social factors which contribute to the acquisition of motor control and movement performance from the prenatal stage through old age. An overview of issues, theories and research on motor development. (Formerly offered as KIN 587.)
488 Assessment (3)
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Prerequisite: successful completion of quantitative reasoning requirement or consent of instructor. Testing and measuring in physical education; history and development; test construction and use; selected statistical methods; test administration and study of selected tests. Classwork, two units; laboratory, one unit. (Formerly offered as KIN 588.)
489 History and Philosophy of Sport (3)
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Historical development of sport and physical education from ancient times to the contemporary American scene. The philosophical foundations of organized programs and resulting directions and objectives. (Formerly offered as KIN 589.)
490 Corporate Fitness (2)
Prerequisite: KIN 420 or equivalent or consent of instructor. The fundamental physiological and motivational issues involved in the establishment and maintenance of a public/corporate exercise and fitness program. (Formerly offered as KIN 590.)
501 Women and Sport (3) [GE]
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An investigation of the facts, myths, historical, and social influences which have helped shape women's interest, participation, and experiencing of themselves in various sports movement forms. Open to all students. (Formerly offered as KIN 601.)
502 Sport and Social Issues (3) [GE]
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Prerequisite: upper division standing or consent of instructor. The interrelationship of society and sport. An examination of socially significant issues in the structure and conduct of sport. Sample topics: competition and capitalism; effects of media coverage; sport and the spectator; discrimination in sport. (Formerly offered as KIN 602.)
504 Psychology of Coaching (3)
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Prerequisite: upper division standing or consent of instructor. Effects of various psychological factors on athletic performance. Psychological interactions among players and between players and coaches. Topics include motivation, stress control, use of reinforcement techniques, personality variables in performance. (Formerly offered as KIN 604.)
536 Movement Activities for Special Groups (3)
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Prerequisite: KIN 480 or consent of instructor. Study of the prevalent conditions which require the development of modified physical education activities to meet the needs of those exceptional students found in general physical education classes rather than in special adapted programs. Classwork, two units; laboratory, one unit.
537 Physical Education for Physically/Sensory Impaired (3)
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Prerequisite: KIN 536. For physical educators who wish to organize, administer, and adapt physical education activities to meet the individual needs of each physically and sensory impaired, with consideration to etiology of biomechanical, physiological, and anatomical characteristics of each handicapping condition.
538 Physical Education for Mentally/Emotionally Impaired (3)
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Prerequisite: KIN 536. Movement characteristics of the mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed and learning disabled, with attention to the etiology of these disabilities. Special attention to the adaptation of physical education programs to meet the needs of each mentally impaired individual.
539 Motor Assessment of Exceptional Students (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 536 and 537. Evaluation and diagnosis of motor ability problems in physical education for exceptional students. Special attention to the variety of evaluative methods available, what they can and cannot be expected to do, and use of these devices in the development of individual education plans for physical education.
555 Exercise Prescription (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 480 or consent of instructor. Principles and practices of prescribing exercise to healthy individuals, and individuals with special conditions such as cardiac problems, asthma, diabetes, pregnancy, and specific physical disabilities. Factors that influence exercise prescriptions are discussed. Assists in preparation for ACSM certification. Classwork, two units; laboratory, one unit.
556 Exercise Electrocardiography (2)
Prerequisite: KIN 482. An introduction to clinical electrocardiography. Analysis of the electrophysiological events that lead to normal resting and exercise electrocardiograms, and electrocardiograms with abnormal rhythms, blocks, axes deviations, and myocardial infarctions. Assists in preparation for ACSM certification. Classwork, one unit; laboratory, one unit.
560 Qualitative Analysis of Movement (2)
Prerequisites: KIN 350 and one additional core course. Familiarity and experience with at least one form of movement (dance, sport, exercise) is highly recommended. Examination of a variety of notation and qualitative analytic systems as they relate to the study of movement-related questions and problems. (Formerly offered as KIN 660.)
570 Directed Coaching Experience (1)
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Prerequisite: completion of six units in the coaching minor. A one season assistant coaching experience in youth athletics, recreation leagues, interscholastic or intercollegiate athletics. Site must be approved in advance. CR/NC grading only.
580 Instructional Strategies in Physical Education (3)
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Prerequisite: KIN 486 or 487; must be taken concurrently with at least one practicum course. Strategies and teaching styles utilized to establish the environment for learning motor skills. Long and short term planning, class management and communication techniques, evaluation procedures, and basic legal considerations are included. (Formerly offered as KIN 380.)
584 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3)
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Prerequisite: BIOL 328. Scientific approach to athletic injury prevention, care and rehabilitation. Includes laboratory to demonstrate skills of taping, injury care, rehabilitation and evaluation. Classwork, two units; laboratory, one unit.
591 Origins and Meanings of Movement (3)
Prerequisite: three units in Philosophy or consent of instructor. Philosophical views of mind, body, wholeness, and wellness on study of human movement. Historical and cultural differences in conceptions of mind and body; influences on policy/practice in human performance and physical rehabilitation.
610 Neuromotor Control Processes (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 486 (or consent of instructor); PSY 581 or BIOL 642 is recommended. Neuromuscular control processes subserving coordination in relation to task constraints, development, learning, and rehabilitation.
620-621 Advanced Practicum in Physical Education Activities (2 each)
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Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Individually directed experiences as teaching assistants in activity classes, student trainers, varsity sport managers, or special leadership assistants in the Department of Physical Education.
630 Internship in Adapted Physical Education (3)
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Prerequisites: KIN 536, 537, 538, and consent of instructor. Directed experiences with exceptional individuals participating in physical education programs in schools or other agencies; supervised development of individual education plans. Includes weekly seminars. (Formerly offered as KIN 540.)
640 Field Work in Pre-Physical Therapy (3)
Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA overall and in major, BIOL 610, KIN 536, consent of instructor, liability insurance, and senior standing. Supervised clinical experience in affiliated agencies. In-depth case studies. Assignments made by course coordinator, subject to site availability. Open only to Pre-Physical Therapy majors. Liability insurance required. May be repeated once for credit. CR/NC grading only.
650 Curriculum and Instruction in Physical Education (3)
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Practical experiences are provided for each student in his or her major and minor fields in determining objectives, developing curriculum, making resource units, developing evaluating techniques.
680 Quantitative Analysis of Human Movement (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 585 and 660 or consent of instructor. Quantitative analytic tools and techniques applied to the study of movement. Identification and measurement of biomechanical correlates as means of understanding coordination and movement strategies in the context of development, learning, performance, and rehabilitation.
683 Applied Exercise Physiology (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 482 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Application of basic exercise physiology principles to the enhancement of energy capacity, work tolerance under environmental stress, metabolic basis for weight and body composition control, and aging/health-related aspects of exercise. Classwork, two units; laboratory, one unit. (Formerly offered as KIN 583.)
690 Internship in Fitness/Wellness (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 420, 490, and 683. Offers the student an opportunity to work as a trainee with professionals in the field of fitness/wellness, and extend learning experiences beyond those acquired on campus. CR/NC grading only.
697 Integrative Research Seminar (2)
Prerequisites: senior standing; statistics and computer background or experience; or consent of instructor. Co-requisite: KIN 698. Selected topics in human movement, exercise sciences, and sports critically analyzed from diverse research approaches.
698 Senior Research Project (1)
Prerequisites: senior standing; statistics and computer background or experience; or consent of instructor. Co-requisite: KIN 697. Conduct an appropriate research study in the student's area of concentration.
699 Special Study (1-3)
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Prerequisites: consent of curriculum committee and supervising instructor. Intensive study of a particular problem in physical education under the direction of an instructor of the department. May be repeated for a total of six units.
Graduate Courses
710 Introduction to Research in Kinesiology (3)
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Prerequisite: undergraduate degree in Kinesiology or equivalent. An introduction to descriptive, experimental, and historical research in movement and exercise.
711 Research and Statistics in Kinesiology (3)
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Prerequisites: KIN 710 or consent of instructor. Specialized designs and statistics for research projects in movement and exercise science.
712 Motor Learning and Control (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 328 and 610 or equivalent. Designed to familiarize students with basic neurophysiological and psychological factors which affect the development of skillful movement performance. Special attention is given to structuring the learning situation.
714 Exercise Physiology (3)
The physiological adaptations to exercise having significant implications for the movement and exercise sciences. Content to assist professionals in the field to approach physiological issues and establish sound programs and practices in the movement and exercise sciences. (Formerly offered as KIN 770.)
721 The Sociology of Exercise and Skill (3)
Sociocultural factors and ethical issues underlying participation in exercise and physical activity. Implications for the practitioner regarding adherence to physical activity and skill development.
754 Psychology of Human Performance (3)
Examination and analysis of psychological concepts relating to participation and optimal performance in various physical activities. Methods for the study of performance psychology; assessment techniques; applications to various populations and age groups.
772 Analysis of Human Movement (3)
Understanding movement processes through the study and analysis of human movement. Discussion of analytic techniques appropriate for both qualitative and quantitative analysis of movement.
775 Individuals with Disabilities (3)
Prerequisites: consent of instructor. Current issues in the rehabilitation and teaching of physical activities to individuals with disabilities.
777 Theories of Sports Medicine (3)
Prerequisite: undergraduate course in exercise physiology and kinesiology. Study of clinical issues and conditions as they apply to physical activity and training programs.
790 Topics in Movement and Exercise Science (3)
Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor. Topic to be specified in the Class Schedule. Seminar on selected issues in human movement and exercise sciences. Practical applications to concerns such as training, skill acquisition, control of movement principles of exercise. May be repeated for a total of six units for credit when topics vary.
895 Master's Project in Kinesiology (3)
Generation, development, and completion of a scholarly research project in the area of movement and exercise science. Graduate Approved Program and Proposal for Culminating Experience Requirement forms must be approved by the Graduate Division before registration. CR/NC grading only.
896 Directed Reading in Kinesiology (3)
Prerequisites: completion of 21 units on the GAP and consent of adviser. Readings/tutorials focused on integrating information in movement and exercise sciences and significant related issues. Required of all M.A. candidates who select comprehensive examination as culminating experience. CR/NC grading only.
897 Independent Research in Kinesiology (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 710, 711 or equivalent, and consent of graduate adviser. Independent, original research investigation supervised by a graduate adviser. CR/NC grading only.
898 Master's Thesis (3)
Prerequisites: classified graduate standing for the Master of Arts, KIN 710, 711 or equivalent, 897, and consent of graduate major adviser. An approved thesis of research in physical education. The student satisfies the department and university requirements for a master's thesis. Graduate Approved Program and Proposal for Culminating Experience Requirement forms must be approved by the Graduate Division before registration. CR/NC grading only.
899 Special Study (1-3)
Prerequisite: consent of curriculum committee and supervising instructor. Independent study or research is planned, developed, and completed under the direction of a department faculty member. Open only to graduate students of demonstrated ability to do independent work. May be repeated once.