2005-2006 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
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.

192 Introduction to Athletic Training
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: 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). F, Sp.
P: 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.

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
3 crs (2-2). Sp.
P: 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 190 or 191
P: 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). V.
An introduction to the coaching profession including current management principles and practices.

293 Water Safety Instructor Certification
2 crs (0-4). Sp.
P: American Red Cross Level IV or KINS 148 recommended
Special course fee required
Purchase of course materials will be required for this course
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
P: 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
P: Limited to kinesiology teaching majors
Must be taken with KINS 305
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 Planning, Implementation, and Assessment: Fitness Concepts
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: KINS 295 with a grade of B- or above
P: Limited to kinesiology teaching majors
Must be taken with KINS 301
Special course fee required
Prospective teachers completing this course will acquire the dispositions, knowledge, and performance competencies related to appropriate health-related fitness of school- aged children in K-12 physical education.

304 Biomechanical Kinesiology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: Grade of C or above in KINS 194, and PHYS 100 or 211
Minimum total GPA of 2.35
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
P: Limited to kinesiology teaching majors
Must be taken with KINS 327
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
P: Limited to kinesiology teaching majors
SL-Full
Must be taken with KINS 301
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: Grade of C or above in KINS 194
Minimum total GPA of 2.35
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
P: Limited to athletic training majors
Must be taken with KINS 315
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 Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
The course will examine psychological aspects which affect peak performance in sport, along with exploring the effect that sport and physical activity have on individuals.

313 Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
CD1
Introduction to the social influences on sport and physical activity as well as the influence sport has on society.

315 Athletic Training Lab and Practicum I
1 cr (0-2). F.
P: KINS 280
P: 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
P: Limited to athletic training majors
Must be taken with KINS 330
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 Movement Education for Elementary Grades
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: KINS 295 with a grade of B- or above
P: Limited to kinesiology teaching majors
SL-Half
Must be taken with KINS 300
A theory and methods course in elementary physical education teaching. Prospective teachers completing this course will acquire the dispositions, knowledge, and performance competencies to teach children in K-5 physical education.

328 Elementary Physical Education Lab
2 crs (0-6). Sp.
P: KINS 295 with a grade of B- or above; KINS 327
P: Limited to kinesiology teaching majors
SL-Full
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 (2-2). Sp.
P: KINS 310 or consent of instructor
Special course fee required
A theory course designed to develop an understanding of the use of therapeutic exercise and the development of rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.

346 /546 Athletic Training Apprenticeship
1-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
P: KINS 190, or 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 292 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 Human Performance 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.

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.

355 Human Performance Lab Assessment
3 crs (2-2). F, Sp.
P: KINS 251, 304, and 308; limited to human performance
majors
Must be taken with KINS 358
Special course fee required
Department permission 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 and Conditioning
3 crs (3-0). 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 technique.
Special course fee required
This course provides an introduction to strength and conditioning program design, implementation, and evaluation.

358 Health Fitness Instruction
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: KINS 251, 304, and 308; limited to human performance
majors
Must be taken with KINS 355
Department permission required
This course provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required of the entry-level exercise specialist.

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.

375 Evaluation Techniques-Lower Body
3 crs (2-2). Sp.
P: KINS 277 or consent of instructor
P: Limited to athletic training majors
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.

376 Evaluation Techniques-Upper Body
3 crs (2-2). F.
P: KINS 375 or consent of instructor
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.

389 Management Concepts
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: KINS 190 or 191
A study of management process, theory, and management styles related to human movement. Program management, legal liability, and risk management will also be emphasized.

415 Athletic Training Lab and Practicum III
1 cr (0-2). F.
P: KINS 316
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.

416 Athletic Training Lab and Practicum IV
1 cr (0-2). Sp.
P: KINS 415
SL-Full
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.

420 Medical Aspects of Athletic Training
3 crs (3-0). F, even-numbered years.
P: KINS 280
A theory course that examines various medical specialties, surgical techniques, and clinical evaluations and treatments of athletic-related injuries and illnesses.

426 Motor Learning and Development
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: KINS 190 or 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.

430 Administration and Organization in Athletic Training
3 crs (3-0). F, odd-numbered years.
P: KINS 280
Minimum junior standing
A theory course that reviews the administrative and organizational concepts in the profession of athletic training.

440 Human Performance Seminar
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: KINS 251, 355, 358, 464, 498, or consent of
instructor; limited to human performance majors
The primary purpose of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to review the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities developed throughout the curriculum and to reflect on their undergraduate experience.

464 Programming in Gerontology and Special Populations
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: KINS 251, 355, and 358 or consent of instructor
Clearance by department
The interaction of aging and special conditions (disease/accident/genetic) with exercise testing and programming.

466 Community Fitness Programming
1 cr (0-4.5). F, Sp.
P: KINS 464 or concurrent enrollment
SL-Full
Special course fee required
Instructor approval required
Prescribing and leading exercise in the early morning fitness program which includes community members with a wide variety of physical capabilities.

474 Research Methods in Kinesiology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: KINS 190, 191, or 192; limited to kinesiology and
athletic training majors
Research design and methodology in human health and performance. Current issues in locating, reading, evaluating, and conducting scientific studies. Application of statistics in kinesiology.

476 Senior Seminar
3 crs (3-0). V.
P: Limited to kinesiology movement studies majors
CP
S/U grade basis not allowed
Minimum total GPA of 2.00
Clearance by department
Capstone experience for 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.

484 Developmental and Adaptive Physical Education
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: SPED 200
SL-Full
A theory course examining exceptionalities as they apply to the physical education environment. Study also includes legal implications, assessment principles, and the IEP.

487 /687 Assessment in Adapted Physical Education
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: KINS 484, SPED 200
A theory and lab course examining the appropriate assessment tools and procedures for special populations in physical education.

491 Practicum in Exercise Management
9 crs. F, Sp, Su.
SL-Full
Full-time equivalent
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.

492 /692 Coaching Practicum and Seminar
4 crs (2-4). V.
P: KINS 292
SL-Full; CP
Minimum senior standing
Special course fee required
Clearance by department
A capstone experience where the student develops a coaching portfolio. Seminar focuses on special topics in sport. Field experience of a minimum of 60 hours will apply teaching, administrative, and management skills in coaching.

493 /693 Practicum in Special Physical Education
3 crs (0-3). F, Sp.
P: SPED 210 or 306; KINS 484, 487 or concurrent
enrollment in 487
SL-Full
Special course fee required
Clearance by department
A lab course applying principles of programming and assessment in the special physical education environment.

494 Practicum in Exercise Science
9 crs. F, Sp, Su.
SL-Full
Full-time equivalent
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.

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.

496 Capstone-Teaching Physical Education
3 crs (2-2). F.
P: KINS 328
P: Limited to kinesiology teaching majors
SL-Full; CP
Must be certified in First Aid and CPR
Prospective physical education teachers will have the opportunity to apply pedagogical content knowledge during field-based instructional experiences. This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive final experience prior to student teaching.

498 Human Performance Internship
6 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: KINS 251, 355, 358, 464; limited to human performance
majors
SL-Full
S/U only grade basis
Special course fee required
(1) Maintenance of current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification or equivalent and, (2) satisfactory completion of a background information disclosure check prior to the start of the internship is required.
Instructor approval required
Students are provided with an opportunity to integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and abilities developed through their undergraduate education in a professional setting.

499 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
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.

797 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Course may be taken for a maximum of 9 credits
Get form from department office