2004-2005 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

KINS - Kinesiology

101 Specialty
0.5-2 crs.
PA
May be repeated when topic differs
Special course fee may apply
Special class activity to be offered as expertise is available.

108 Intercollegiate Athletics
1 cr.
P: Eligible to practice as defined by the Wisconsin
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
PA
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.

110 Power Walking
1 cr. V.
PA
No credit if taken after KINS 101 with the same topic
Introduction to basic techniques and fitness principles used in power walking. Students will develop an individual power walking program to meet their individual physical activity goals.

111 Inline Skating for Fitness
1 cr. V.
PA
Field trip(s) No credit if taken after KINS 101 with the same topic. Must have skates, helmet, and wrist guards. Student must purchase a Chippewa River Trails pass.
Introduction to basic techniques and fitness principles used in inline skating. Students will develop an individual inline skating program to meet their individual physical activity goals. Prior skating experience is necessary for this class.

112 Fitness
1 cr. V.
PA
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.

113 Flexibility
1 cr. V.
PA
Field trip(s) No credit if taken after KINS 101 with the same topic
Introduction to basic techniques and principles used in flexibility and stretching exercises. Students will develop an individual flexibility program to meet their individual physical activity goals.

116 Racquetball
1 cr. V.
PA
Introduction of basic skills of racquetball including forehand, backhand, serves, and shots. Rules and strategies for singles and doubles. Provides experience in tournament play.

117 Weight Training
1 cr. V.
PA
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.

121 Basketball
1 cr. V.
PA
Development of the fundamental skills of basketball (including dribbling, passing, shooting, defensive sliding, and rebounding). Provides individual instruction and team play.

124 Softball-Slowpitch
1 cr. V.
PA
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.

125 Soccer
1 cr. V.
PA
Fundamental skills: dribbling, passing, shooting, heading, trapping, tackling, and goal keeping. Techniques, conditioning, and strategy of play.

126 Bicycling
1 cr. V.
PA
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.

128 Bowling
1 cr. V.
PA
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.

129 Badminton
1 cr. V.
PA
Introduction to badminton skills, strategies, and rules.

134 Golf
1 cr. V.
PA
Introduction to golf skills and acquaintance with golf equipment, proper grip, stance, pendulum swing, full swing, chipping, pitching, and putting; rules and etiquette.

135 Karate
1 cr. V.
PA
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).

136 Jogging
1 cr. V.
PA
Acquaintance with the physiological effects of jogging, and a method of measuring physical fitness through aerobics.

137 Skiing
1 cr. V.
PA
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.

139 Self-Defense
1 cr. V.
PA
The mental and physical techniques and fundamental practical approaches to defending oneself against aggressive attacks.

142 Spin, Bait, and Fly Casting
1 cr. V.
PA
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.

144 Beginning Swimming
1 cr. V.
PA
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.

148 Intermediate Swimming
1 cr. V.
PA
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.

150 Ballroom Dancing
1 cr. V.
PA
Variations of step patterns in fox trot, waltz, lindy, cha- cha-cha, tango, polka, schottische, disco, and introduction to samba and rhumba.

151 Folk Dance
1 cr. V.
PA
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.

154 Square and Round Dance
1 cr. V.
PA
Square dance in its most modern form. Round dances, mixers, pattern dances done with partners.

159 Tennis
1 cr. V.
PA
Basic skills of forehand, backhand, serve, and volley, including grip, stance, and footwork. Singles and doubles rules and strategy.

162 Aerobics
1 cr. V.
PA
Exercise routines to music (stretching and calisthenic types of exercise) to tone muscles, increase cardiovascular capacity, and enhance overall fitness.

167 Lifeguard Training
1 cr. V.
PA
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.

172 Volleyball
1 cr. V.
PA
Fundamental skills of pass, set, spike, block, serve, and basic offensive and defensive strategies.

176 Skin and Scuba Diving
1 cr. V.
P: American Red Cross swimmer level skills or consent of
the instructor
PA
Special course fee required
Classroom instruction covering scientific principles of diving, aquatic environment, equipment, and pool practice of safe scuba techniques.

184 Flag Football
1 cr. V.
PA
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.

186 Wellness Concepts and Health Related Fitness
2 crs (1-2). F, Sp.
W; PA
Special course fee required
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.

190 Concepts in Kinesiology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
No credit if taken after KINS 191
Introduction to the field of kinesiology including an examination of history, philosophy, careers, current trends and issues.

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.

192 Introduction to Athletic Training
2 crs (2-0). F.
Limited to athletic training majors
Special course fee required
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.

194 Anatomical Kinesiology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
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.

196 Wellness Concepts
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
W
No credit if taken after KINS 186
Students will learn about the seven dimensions of wellness and the importance of the following concepts: health- related fitness, cardiovascular disease, nutrition, stress management, sexual health, and managing common conditions.

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.

251 Introduction to Human Performance
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: Completion of KINS 190, 191, or 192. Completion or
concurrent enrollment in KINS 304 and 308
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
Special course fee required
2.50 GPA required in major degree program
Introduction to the foundational concepts associated with physical activity, fitness, and health that underlie the advanced study of exercise prescription and programming.

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.

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.

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.

276 Aquatic Activities
2 crs (2-0).
A theory and activity course investigating the use and management of aquatic activities for recreation, play, and leisure.

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.

280 Acute Care of Athletic Injuries/Illness
2 crs (1-2). Sp.
Limited to athletic training majors
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.

290 Introduction to Physical Education
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: KINS 191
Limited to kinesiology teaching majors
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.60
Introduction to physical education in the schools including the characteristics of adolescents, responsibilities of physical educators, diverse settings, liability and legal considerations, budget considerations, class management, motivation issues, career planning strategies, and classroom observation.

292 Management and Coaching Theory
2 crs (2-0). F.
An introduction to the coaching profession including current management principles and practices.

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.

295 Instructional Systems in Physical Education
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: KINS 290
Limited to kinesiology teaching majors
This course is designed to provide prospective physical education students with the opportunity to gain knowledge in curriculum development in physical education. Students will develop competencies in the design, implementation, and assessment of instructional systems.

300 Planning, Implementation, and Assessment of Invasion Tactics
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: KINS 295 with a grade of B- or above
Must be taken with KINS305
Limited to kinesiology teaching majors
Prospective physical education teachers enrolled in this course will design comprehensive and coherent units of instruction utilizing a combination of instructional models including but not limited to sport education, peer teaching, and tactical games models.

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.

302 Fundamentals of Rhythm and Dance
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: KINS 290
A theory and activity course exploring dance activities for school-aged children and developing the skills required to teach and lead rhythmic and aerobic activities, folk, social, square, line, and modern dances.

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.

304 Biomechanical Kinesiology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: KINS 194, and PHYS 100 or 211
The relationship of motion, kinematics, kinetics, and fluid mechanics to human movement.

305 Planning, Implementation, and Assessment of Net, Wall, Field, Run, Score, and Target Activities
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: KINS 295 with a grade of B- or above
Must be taken with KINS300
Limited to kinesiology teaching majors
Prospective physical education teachers completing this course will acquire the dispositions, knowledge, and performance competencies to teach children and adolescents net, wall, field, run, score, and target activities in physical education.

306 Secondary Physical Education Laboratory
2 crs (1-2). F.
P: KINS 295 with a grade of B- or above
SL-Full
Must be taken with KINS301
Limited to kinesiology teaching majors
Must be certified in First Aid and CPR
Experience for physical education students supervised by faculty members to facilitate teaching and learning in university activity courses. Students enhance their ability to teach sport specific skills and plan appropriate lessons.

308 Exercise Physiology
3 crs (3-0). 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

327 Physical Education Activities for Elementary School Children
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: KINS 290
SL-Half
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.

328 Elementary Physical Education Lab
2 crs (0-6). Sp.
P: KINS 295 with a grade of B- or above; KINS 327
SL-Full
Limited to kinesiology teaching majors
Must be certified in First Aid and CPR
Experience for physical education students supervised by faculty members to facilitate teaching and learning in a lab setting. Students enhance their ability to teach movement concepts, skill themes, and plan appropriate lessons.

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.

345 Coaching Gymnastics
2 crs (1-1). V.
P: KINS 292
The techniques, motor skills, and coaching methods of gymnastics.

346 /546 Athletic Training Apprenticeship
1-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: KINS 191 or 192, or consent of instructor
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Instructor approval required
Experience for qualified students, selected and supervised by faculty members to facilitate teaching and learning in an athletic training setting. Students enhance their knowledge and their ability to communicate that knowledge to other students.

347 /547 Coaching Apprenticeship
1-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: KINS 191 or 192, or consent of instructor
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Instructor approval required
Experience for qualified students, selected and supervised by faculty members to facilitate coaching and learning in a coaching setting. Students enhance their knowledge and their ability to communicate that knowledge to other students.

348 /548 Exercise Management Apprenticeship
1-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: KINS 251 or consent of instructor
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Instructor approval required
Experience for qualified students, selected and supervised by faculty members to facilitate teaching and learning in an exercise management setting. Students enhance their knowledge and their ability to communicate that knowledge to other students.

349 /549 Exercise Science Apprenticeship
1-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: KINS 251 or consent of instructor
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Instructor approval required
Experience for qualified students, selected and supervised by faculty members to facilitate teaching and learning in an exercise science setting. Students enhance their knowledge and their ability to communicate that knowledge to other students.

350 /550 Apprentice in Teaching Physical Education
1-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: KINS 290 or consent of instructor
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Instructor approval required
Experience for qualified students, selected and supervised by faculty members to facilitate teaching and learning in a specific course. Students enhance their knowledge and their ability to communicate that knowledge to other students.

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.

355 Human Performance Lab Assessment
3 crs (2-2). F, Sp.
P: KINS 251 or KINS 192; KINS 308; KINS 304 recommended
Special course fee required
A theory and lab course of the measurement and analysis of the physiology tests for health and performance commonly used in a human performance lab.

357 /557 Essentials of Strength Training
2 crs (1-2). F, Sp.
P: KINS 304 and 308.
Completion of KINS 117 is strongly recommended as a
prerequisite for students who do not possess a basic
knowledge of strength training exercise technique.
Completion of KINS 355 is strongly recommended as a
prerequisite for all students.
Special course fee required
Theory and lab course addressing advanced strength training techniques, strength testing and evaluation, and program design administration.

358 /558 Essentials of Cardiovascular Training
2 crs (1-2). F, Sp.
P: KINS 304 and 308. Completion of KINS 355 is strongly
recommended as a prerequisite for all students.
A theory and lab course emphasizing leadership requirements and skill fundamentals of current cardiovascular fitness activities.