101 Specialty
0.5-2 crs.
May be repeated when topic differs
Special course fee may apply
Special class activity to be offered as expertise is
available.
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108 Intercollegiate Athletics
1 cr. F, Sp.
P: Eligible to practice as defined by the Wisconsin
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
S/U only grade basis
Department permission required
The student will participate in the physical activity and
lectures pertaining to the preparation of a varsity athletic
team for a season and the contests included in that season.
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112 Fitness
1 cr.
Special course fee required.
Includes aerobics activity, flexibility, and resistance
exercises to expose students to methods of becoming
physically fit or maintaining a degree of fitness.
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116 Racquetball
1 cr.
Introduction of basic skills of racquetball including
forehand, backhand, serves, and shots. Rules and strategies
for singles and doubles. Provides experience in tournament
play.
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117 Weight Training
1 cr.
Special course fee required.
Emphasis on techniques of basic lifts. Knowledge in the area
of weight training for the development of strength and
muscular endurance through progressive resistance.
Individual programs for strength development.
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121 Basketball
1 cr.
Development of the fundamental skills of basketball
(including dribbling, passing, shooting, defensive sliding,
and rebounding). Provides individual instruction and team
play.
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124 Softball-Slowpitch
1 cr.
Fundamental skills of pitching, catching, throwing, and
fielding ground and fly balls. Also basic offensive and
defensive strategies including tournament play. Rules,
sport history, safety, and fitness concepts are included.
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125 Soccer
1 cr.
Fundamental skills: dribbling, passing, shooting, heading,
trapping, tackling, and goal keeping. Techniques,
conditioning and strategy of play.
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126 Bicycling
1 cr.
Access to a bicycle and a helmet required
Fundamentals including equipment, safety, bicycle repairs,
maintenance tuning, health, and fitness. Students will
receive instruction in proper bicycle fit, riding, bikeways,
trips, and cross country touring.
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128 Bowling
1 cr.
Special course fee required.
Basic bowling skills, including four-step approach, spot
bowling, hook delivery, etiquette, and stance. Analysis of
individual bowling and experience in league and/or
tournament play.
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129 Badminton
1 cr.
Introduction to badminton skills, strategies, and rules.
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134 Golf
1 cr.
Introduction to golf skills and acquaintance with golf
equipment, proper grip, stance, pendulum swing, full swing,
chipping, pitching, and putting; rules and etiquette.
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135 Karate
1 cr.
Introduction to traditional Japanese Karate. Students will
learn to use basic Japanese terminology and etiquette in the
dogo (studio) as well as fundamental skills and pre-katas
(routines).
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136 Jogging
1 cr.
Acquaintance with the physiological effects of jogging, and
a method of measuring physical fitness through aerobics.
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137 Skiing
1 cr.
Introduction to Alpine-Nordic skiing equipment. Instruction
in wedge, wedge turns, sidestep, stem turns, stem christie,
parallel turns. Techniques on flat, uphill, and downhill
terrain. Waxing, care, and maintenance of equipment.
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139 Self-Defense
1 cr.
The mental and physical techniques and fundamental practical
approaches to defending oneself against aggressive attacks.
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142 Spin, Bait, and Fly Casting
1 cr.
Wisconsin fishing license required
Fundamental skills of spin casting, bait casting, fly
casting, and spinning. Students may elect to purchase raw
materials and assemble a rod of their choice.
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144 Beginning Swimming
1 cr.
No credit if taken after PE/KINS 167, 169, 173, 267, 286, or
293
Basic water safety skills and knowledge. Includes physical
and mental adjustment to water, correct breathing, floating,
gliding, jumping and diving into deep water, elementary
backstroke, front crawl.
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148 Intermediate Swimming
1 cr. F.
No credit if taken after KINS 167 or KINS 293
American Red Cross Level IV certification or proof of
equivalent skill level required.
Intermediate water safety skills and knowledge. Includes
skills and turns for front and back crawl, elementary
backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly. Also,
dives, treading water, games, water safety, and rescue
techniques.
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150 Ballroom Dancing
1 cr.
Variations of step patterns in fox trot, waltz, lindy, cha-
cha-cha, tango, polka, schottische, disco, and introduction
to samba and rhumba.
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151 Folk Dance
1 cr.
Basic dance steps: walk, grapevine, skip, polka,
schottische, waltz, two-step. Ethnic dances of Mexico,
Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Switzerland,
Slavic countries of Europe, Israel, Turkey, Philippine
Islands, and the United States.
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154 Square and Round Dance
1 cr.
Square dance in its most modern form. Round dances, mixers,
pattern dances done with partners.
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159 Tennis
1 cr.
Basic skills of forehand, backhand, serve, and volley,
including grip, stance, and footwork. Singles and doubles
rules and strategy.
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162 Aerobics
1 cr.
Exercise routines to music (stretching and calisthenic types
of exercise) to tone muscles, increase cardiovascular
capacity, and enhance overall fitness.
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167 Lifeguard Training
1 cr (0-1).
American Red Cross (ARC) certification course designed to
teach ARC lifeguarding principles including recognizing a
drowning situation, rescue skills, and lifeguard
responsibilities. Develops speed, endurance, and technique
in swimming and lifeguarding skills.
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172 Volleyball
1 cr.
Fundamental skills of pass, set, spike, block, serve and
basic offensive and defensive strategies.
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176 Skin and Scuba Diving
1 cr.
P: American Red Cross swimmer level skills or consent of
the instructor
Special course fee required.
Classroom instruction covering scientific principles of
diving, aquatic environment, equipment and pool practice of
safe scuba techniques.
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184 Flag Football
1 cr.
Fundamental skills of centering, passing, catching, running
pass patterns, hand offs, pitches, blocking, kicking,
punting, and other offensive and defensive techniques and
strategies of play.
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186 Wellness Concepts and Health Related Fitness
2 crs (1-2). F, Sp, Su.
W
Special course fee required.
Also meets the physical activity requirement
Students will work to develop health related fitness and
will learn the importance of wellness concepts such as
health related fitness, stress management, nutrition, and
consumer responsibility in health and fitness.
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191 Introduction to Kinesiology
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
Introduction to the field of kinesiology including an
examination of history, philosophy, careers, and trends and
issues.
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192 Introduction to Athletic Training
2 crs (2-0). F.
Introduction to the basic knowledge of the athletic training
profession and the concepts in the prevention of athletic
injuries. For those students seeking admission to the
athletic training education program.
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194 Anatomical Kinesiology
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: BIOL 100 for K-9 PE/ELED teaching majors; or BIOL 151
for EX MGMT, MVMENT SCI, K-12 PE teaching majors; or
BIOL 214 or concurrent enrollment, for EX SCI, ATHLTC
TRNG majors; or BIOL 102
Introduction to human anatomy and the basic structure of the
body's major systems. An emphasis will be placed on the
musculoskeletal system and an understanding of its
relationship to human movement.
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225 Minorities and Inequities in Sport
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
CD1
Explores the meaning of the sport experience for members of
certain social categories typically marginalized from
mainstream sport in North America.
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251 Introduction to Exercise Management/Science
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: KINS 191; completion of 30 credits
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
Special course fee required.
This course provides the student with an introduction to the
foundational concepts associated with physical activity,
fitness, and health. A number of career and professional
development issues are also addressed.
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255 Stress Management-Lecture
1 cr (1-0).
Presents the effects of stress on individuals and the
interventions which may be applied. An individualized stress
management program is developed.
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256 Stress Management-Laboratory
1 cr (0-1).
P: KINS 255 or concurrent
Presents learning relaxation techniques, the teaching of
these techniques and administration of biofeedback machine
training. Assess and develop an individualized stress
management program.
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262 Health Survey
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
W
Informs students that their health allows them to achieve
personally satisfying lives by helping them master the
important developmental tasks that confront them; forming an
initial adult identity, assuming responsibility,
establishing independence, and developing social skills.
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274 First Aid and Community CPR
1 cr. F, Sp.
Special course fee required.
American Red Cross First Aid and community CPR training,
certification issued on satisfactory completion of course.
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275 Prevention and Care of Athletic/Exercise Injuries
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: KINS 274 or equivalent
Introduction to the basic concepts and fundamentals of the
prevention, recognition, treatment, and rehabilitation of
exercise injuries.
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276 Aquatic Activities
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
A theory and activity course investigating the use and
management of aquatic activities for recreation, play, and
leisure.
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277 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Lab
1 cr (0-2). F, Sp.
P: KINS 274 or equivalent, and KINS 275 or concurrent
enrollment (coaching minors) or KINS 192 (athletic
training majors).
Special course fee required.
A lab course designed to develop an understanding and
proficiency in taping and wrapping techniques, and the
fitting and use of protective sports equipment, in the
prevention and care of athletic injuries.
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280 Acute Care of Athletic Injuries/Illness
2 crs (1-2). Sp.
A theory and lab course focused on providing care for acute
and emergency injuries/illnesses in the physical activity
setting. Successful completion of the course will result in
certification as a First Responder.
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290 Physical Education in the Schools
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: KINS 191; pass the English competency exam or CLEP;
completion of 30 credits
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.60
Introduction to physical education in the schools (K-12)
including the characteristics of children, teaching and
learning styles, planning and curriculum development, and
assessment.
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292 Management and Coaching Theory
2 crs (2-0). F.
An introduction to the coaching profession including current
management principles and practices.
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293 Water Safety Instructor Certification
2 crs (0-4). Sp.
P: KINS 290 or consent of instructor
Special course fee required.
Purchase of course materials will be required for this
course. American Red Cross level VI Certification or proof
of equivalent skill level required.
Covers all American Red Cross (ARC) basic swimming skills
and teaching techniques used to present these skills to
students. ARC Water Safety Instructors certification awarded
upon completion of ARC standards.
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300 Lifetime and Sports Activities I
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: KINS 290
Observation and participation in selected lifetime and sport
activities (football, soccer, softball, volleyball, and
basketball) led by master teachers. Preparation of research
materials, unit plans, and lesson plans.
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301 Lifetime and Sports Activities II
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: KINS 290
Special course fee required.
Observation and participation in selected lifetime and sport
activities (golf, adventure activities, track and field,
racquet sports, and tumbling) led by master teachers.
Preparation of research materials, unit plans, and lesson
plans.
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302 Fundamentals of Rhythm and Dance
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: KINS 290
A theory and activity course exploring a wide range of dance
activities for school aged children including traditional
line, folk, and novelty dances, as well as interdisciplinary
and modern dance experiences.
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303 Lifetime and Sports Activities III
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: KINS 290
Special course fee required.
Observation and participation in selected lifetime and sport
activities (strength training, aerobic training, flexibility
training, and topical clinics) led by master teachers.
Preparation of research materials, unit plans, and lesson
plans.
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304 Biomechanical Kinesiology
3 crs. F, Sp.
P: KINS 194, and PHYS 100 or 211
The relationship of motion, kinematics, kinetics, and fluid
mechanics to human movement.
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308 Exercise Physiology
3 crs (2-2). F, Sp.
P: KINS 194
Special course fee required.
The physiological basis of human movement and the functional
changes in body systems as a result of exercise.
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310 Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: KINS 280 or consent of instructor
Must be taken with KINS315
Limited to athletic training majors
Minimum sophomore standing
A theory course designed to develop an understanding and
competency in the use of therapeutic modalities in the care
of athletic injuries.
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311 Structured Dance Activity
2 crs (2-0). F.
A theory and activity course focused on developing the
fundamental skills required to teach and lead rhythmic and
aerobic activities, as well as folk, square, and social
dance in the K-12 setting.
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312 Psychosocial Dynamics of Sport
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
An examination of the psychology of sport and human movement
including motivation, individual differences, and social
influences.
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315 Athletic Training Lab and Practicum I
1 cr (0-2). F.
P: KINS 280
Must be taken with KINS375
Limited to athletic training majors
A lab and practicum course designed to develop a proficiency
in the practical skills and techniques of therapeutic
modality use and lower body injury evaluation, as well as
provide supervised clinical experience in athletic training.
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316 Athletic Training Lab and Practicum II
1 cr (0-2). Sp.
P: KINS 315
Must be taken with KINS330
Limited to athletic training majors
A lab and practicum course designed to develop a proficiency
in the practical skills and techniques of therapeutic
exercise and upper body injury evaluation, as well as
provide supervised clinical experience in athletic training.
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327 Physical Education Activities for Elementary School
Children
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
(Formerly KINS291 )
P: KINS 290 and two of the following: KINS 300, 301, 302
or 303
Limited to kinesiology teaching majors
Developmental physical education for children to include
teaching styles, classroom management skills, content areas,
equipment, facilities, and assessment leading to movement
skill acquisition.
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330 Therapeutic Exercise in Athletic Training
3 crs (3-0).
P: KINS 310 or consent of instructor
Must be taken with KINS376
A theory course designed to develop an understanding of the
use of therapeutic exercise and the development of
rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
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345 Coaching Gymnastics
2 crs (1-1). On demand.
P: KINS 292
The techniques, motor skills, and coaching methods of
gymnastics.
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353 Program Design and Development
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: KINS 251
This course provides the student with an overview of the
management issues associated with the operation of a health
fitness facility.
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355 Lab Assessment and Exercise Prescription
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: KINS 251, 304, 308
Special course fee required.
A theory and lab course examining in detail the components
of health related fitness including their assessment,
analysis, and prescription.
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357 /557 Essentials of Strength Training
2 crs (1-2). F, Sp.
P: KINS 304 and 308, or consent of instructor
Special course fee required.
Theory and lab course addressing advanced strength training
techniques, strength testing and evaluation, and program
design administration.
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358 Essentials of Cardiovascular Training
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly KINS356 )
P: KINS 251, 304, 308
A theory and lab course emphasizing leadership requirements
and skill fundamentals of current cardiovascular fitness
activities.
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361 Physical Education and Health Education for Teachers
of Grades K-9
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
W
Admission to C I pre-program or SPED program
Clearance by department
Provides prospective K-9 teachers with theory, practicum,
and technique of elementary/middle physical and health
education.
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374 Measurement and Research Design
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: KINS 191
Introduction to the selection and use of measurement
techniques for human movement and performance. Application
of research design and statistical data analysis.
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375 Evaluation Techniques-Lower Body
3 crs (3-0).
(Formerly KINS471 )
P: KINS 277 and 280
Must be taken with KINS310
A theory course that examines the athletic injury/illness
evaluation techniques that are essential for the entry-level
athletic trainer. Emphasis will be on the lower extremities,
abdomen, and low back.
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376 Evaluation Techniques-Upper Body
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: KINS 375 or consent of instructor
Must be taken with KINS316
A theory course that examines the athletic injury/illness
evaluation techniques that are essential for the entry-level
athletic trainer. Emphasis will be on the chest, upper
extremities, head, and neck.
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381 Coaching Football
2 crs (1-1). F.
P: KINS 292
The techniques, motor skills and coaching methods of
football.
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382 Coaching Basketball
2 crs (1-1). F.
P: KINS 292
The techniques, motor skills and coaching methods of
basketball.
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383 Coaching Swimming and Diving
2 crs (1-1). On demand.
P: KINS 292
The techniques, skills, team strategy, and tactics involved
in coaching swimming and diving.
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384 Coaching Track and Field
2 crs (1-1). Sp.
P: KINS 292
A study of techniques and methods to facilitate effective
and efficient coaching and administration of track and
field.
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385 Coaching Wrestling
2 crs (1-1). On demand.
P: KINS 292
The techniques, motor skills and coaching methods for
wrestling.
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389 Management Concepts
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: KINS 191
A study of management process, theory, and management styles
related to human movement. Program management and legal
liability and risk management will also be emphasized.
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390 Coaching Softball
2 crs (1-1). Sp.
P: KINS 292
The techniques, motor skills, and coaching methods of
softball.
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391 Coaching Golf
2 crs (1-1). On demand.
P: KINS 292
The techniques, motor skills, and coaching methods of golf.
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392 Coaching Baseball
2 crs (1-1). F.
P: KINS 292
The techniques, skills, team strategy, and tactics involved
in coaching baseball.
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393 Coaching Volleyball
2 crs (1-1). F.
P: KINS 292
The techniques, skills, team strategy, and tactics involved
in coaching volleyball.
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396 Coaching Tennis
2 crs (1-1). On demand.
P: KINS 292
The techniques, skills, team strategy, and tactics involved
in coaching tennis.
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397 Coaching Ice Hockey
2 crs (1-1). On demand.
P: KINS 292
Special course fee required.
The techniques, skills, team strategy, and tactics involved
in coaching ice hockey.
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415 Athletic Training Lab and Practicum III
1 cr (0-2). F.
P: KINS 316
Must be taken with KINS420
A lab and practicum course designed to develop a proficiency
in the practical skills and techniques in the medical
aspects of athletic training, as well as provide supervised
clinical experience in athletic training.
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416 Athletic Training Lab and Practicum IV
1 cr (0-2). F.
P: KINS 415
Must be taken with KINS430
A lab and practicum course designed to develop a proficiency
in the administrative and organizational skills of athletic
training, as well as provide supervised clinical experience
in athletic training.
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420 Medical Aspects of Athletic Training
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: KINS 330
Must be taken with KINS415
A theory course that examines various medical specialties,
surgical techniques, and clinical evaluations and treatments
of athletic-related injuries and illnesses.
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426 Motor Learning and Development
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: KINS 191
The study of human behavior as it relates to learning and
performing skills. Motor learning is an essential body of
knowledge underlying the development of successful
instruction and training strategies for skill acquisition.
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430 Administration and Organization in Athletic Training
3 crs (3-0).
P: KINS 420
Must be taken with KINS416
Minimum junior standing
A theory course that reviews the administrative and
organizational concepts in the profession of athletic
training.
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464 Programming in Gerontology and Special Populations
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: KINS 355, 358
Clearance by department
A theory and lab course examining exercise programming and
its evaluation in gerontology and special populations,
including current issues and trends.
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476 Senior Seminar
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
Capstone experience for majors in this department
Limited to kinesiology movement science majors
S/U grade basis not allowed
Minimum total GPA of 2.00
Clearance by department
Capstone experience for Movement Science majors in which the
student develops and defends a major research project.
Lecture and discussion centers on a world history of sport,
the philosophic process, and a selected reading.
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484 Developmental and Adaptive Physical Education
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: SPED 200
A theory course examining exceptionalities as they apply to
the physical education environment. Study also includes
legal implications, assessment principles, and the IEP.
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487 /687 Assessment in Adaptive Physical Education
3 crs (3-0). On demand.
P: KINS 484, SPED 200
No credit if taken after KINS 493
A theory and lab course examining the appropriate assessment
tools and procedures for special populations in physical
education.
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491 Practicum in Exercise Management
9 crs. F, Sp, Su.
SL-Full
Special course fee required.
Admission to professional semester
Get form from department office
A lab course applying administrative and leadership skills
in a full-time exercise work environment.
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492 Practicum in Coaching
2 crs (0-2). On demand.
P: KINS 292; and completion of all required courses in
the science of coaching minor
SL-Full
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Clearance by department
A lab course applying teaching, administrative, and
management skills in sports science to a selected coaching
assignment.
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493 Practicum in Special Physical Education
3 crs (0-3). On demand.
P: SPED 200, 210; KINS 484, 487 or concurrent enrollment
in KINS 487
SL-Full
Clearance by department
A lab course applying principles of programming and
assessment in the special physical education environment.
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494 Practicum in Exercise Science
9 crs. F, Sp, Su.
SL-Full
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
Special course fee required.
Admission to professional semester
Get form from department office
A laboratory course applying administrative and leadership
skills in a full-time exercise work environment.
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495 /695 Directed Studies in Physical Education
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Group study, under the immediate direction of a Physical
Education faculty member, of a defined problem not covered
in existing courses.
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499 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
Minimum junior standing
Minimum resident and total GPA of 3.00
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Individual research project under the direction of a faculty
member.
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797 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Course may be taken 2 times
Get form from department office
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