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KIN 118 - Physical Activities: Challenge Ropes Course for Seniors
0-2-1
Designed to develop a sense of confidence for effective goal setting and decision making in a challenge course environment. Promote a state of preparedness for beyond the senior year to confront challenges and take risks in a supportive adventure environment. Involves weekend hours. Fee.
PR: Senior status.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 120 - Physical Activities: Soccer
0-2-1
Team experiences and skill development. Not available to varsity players.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 122 - Physical Activities: Introduction to Total Resistance Exercise (TRX) (Foundations F4e)
0-2-1
Introduction to the fundamentals of resistance suspension training as a lifetime activity. Focusing on the skills necessary to effectively train using the total body resistance suspension training system for increasing strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and core stability.
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KIN 124 - Physical Activities: Golf (Foundations F4e)
0-2-1
Fundamentals and beginning play. Fee. Not available to varsity golfers.
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 125 - Physical Activities: Intermediate Swimming
0-2-1
Open to swimmers above the beginner level.
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 126 - Physical Activities: Introduction to Lifeguarding
0-2-1
A prerequisite to Lifeguarding (KIN 136 ), this course provides an understanding of the basic knowledge and skills needed to advance into a lifeguarding program.
Term Typically Offered: Spring Certification is available if both KIN 126 and 136 are taken during the same semester and all standards are successfully completed.
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KIN 127 - Physical Activities: Introduction to Canoeing
0-2-1
Paddling techniques and trip-management skills for all forms of canoeing options. Full weekend canoe and camping trip. Fee.
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 128 - Physical Activities: Introduction to Whitewater Rafting
0-2-1
Develop basic paddling techniques and trip-management skills for whitewater rafting prior to full-weekend whitewater rafting trip. Fee.
Term Typically Offered: Summer
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KIN 129 - Physical Activities: Introduction to Kayaking
0-2-1
Develop fundamental kayaking skills utilizing indoor pool prior to open-water kayak trip. History, equipment, basic paddle techniques and trip planning will be covered. Involves weekend hours. Fee.
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 131 - Physical Activities: Introduction to Half Marathon (Foundations F4e)
0-2-1
Activity-based course designed for those with at least some running experience, emphasizing additional fitness acquisition through a personalized training program for the half marathon. Course will begin with training runs of approximately three miles, progressing to the completion of a 13.1 miles half marathon.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 132 - Physical Activities: Basketball
0-2-1
Fundamentals of the game for students with no playing experience in an organized league.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 134 - Physical Activities: Challenge Ropes Course for On-campus Groups
0-2-1
A custom-designed confidence and team building experience for intact on-campus groups. The schedule and challenge elements and activities are matched to the goals of the group and individuals in specific on-campus groups such as clubs, athletic teams, residence halls, student-work teams, etc. Fulfills General Education requirement (activity course) Fee. CI $75 fee.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 136 - Physical Activities: Lifeguarding
0-2-1
A follow-up course to KIN 126 that develops personal and lifeguarding skills and knowledge necessary to advancing into the profession of lifeguarding.
PR: KIN 126 .
Term Typically Offered: Spring Certification is available if both KIN 126 and 136 are taken during the same semester and all standards are successfully completed.
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KIN 146 - Physical Activities: Lacrosse
0-2-1
This course will introduce the basic rules, techniques, strategies and systems of lacrosse play.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 151 - Physical Activities: Introduction to Cave Leadership
0-2-1
Designed to educate students about cave travel, risk management, equipment selection and the basic understanding of ecology and geology related to the cave environment. A focus will be on the need to practice and teach “Leave No Trace” leadership techniques applied to the fragile underground wilderness. Fee. Involves weekend hours and off-site sessions required.
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 155 - Physical Activities: Martial Arts (Foundations F4e)
0-2-1
Beginning Skill development in one of the martial arts including but not limited to taekwondo, karate, and judo.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 160 - Physical Activities: Yoga (Foundations F4e)
0-2-1
Introduction to the fundamentals of Yoga through the practice of exercises (asanas), breathing and relaxation techniques.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 161 - Physical Activities: Yoga II (Foundations F4e)
0-2-1
A continued exploration of Yoga through the practice of traditional poses (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and relaxation.
PR: KIN 160 or CI.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 165 - Physical Activities: Basic Challenge-Course Instructor
0-2-1
National training curriculum is available to individuals with prior challenge-course experience who want to develop the basic skills needed to effectively lead team-building and low-element challenge course activities. Basic knot-tying and belaying techniques learned. Special schedule. Fee.
PR: KIN 114 , KIN 117 or KIN 118 or CI.
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 166 - Physical Activities: Advanced Challenge-Course Instructor
0-2-1
Develop skills and techniques to manage advanced challenge-course programs. Course safety, risk management, element set-up and rescues will be focused upon to meet national challenge-course training standards. Involves weekend hours. Fee.
PR: KIN 165 .
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 170 - Physical Activities: Wilderness First Aid
0-2-1
Designed to provide lay rescuers with additional knowledge and information about how to respond to emergencies in the wilderness, campus, rural and work settings. Required of individuals in settings where EMS is 30 or more minutes away from site. Special schedule. Fee.
PR: Prior first-aid and CPR certification required.
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 171 - Physical Activities: Introduction to Backpacking (Foundations F4e)
0-2-1
Fundamental skills necessary for low-impact hiking and safe camping procedures. Knowledge of effective selection of equipment, clothing, routes and sites. Develop appreciation of wilderness and environmental awareness as a lifelong activity. Trip required. Fee.
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 172 - Physical Activities: Introduction to Orienteering
0-2-1
Combine skills of land navigation and fitness (walking/running) while learning basics of staying found in the outdoors.
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 173 - Physical Activities: Walking for Fitness (Foundations F4e)
0-2-1
Activity-based course emphasizing fitness acquisition through a personalized program of walking.
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KIN 174 - Physical Activities: Jogging for Fitness (Foundations F4e)
0-2-1
Activity-based course emphasizing fitness acquisition through a personalized program of jogging.
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KIN 175 - Physical Activities: Fitness Walk/Jog (Foundations F4e)
0-2-1
Activity-based course emphasizing fitness acquisition through a personalized program of walking and/or jogging.
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 176 - Physical Activities: Disc Golf
0-2-1
The course is designed to educate the students in the basic rules, techniques, throwing options and strategies of disc golf, a sport well suited for a lifetime leisure activity.
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 177 - Physical Activities: Softball for Women
0-2-1
The course is designed to teach female students basic rules and fundamentals of softball. These fundamentals include catching, hitting, throwing and defense with an emphasis on fast pitch softball.
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 178 - Hiking Berry’s History (Foundations F4e)
0-2-1
A basic instruction of environmental awareness and fundamental skills for low-impact hiking. This includes effective selection of clothing, routes, equipment, and nutrition. Students will develop an appreciation of Berry’s history and campus. Satisfies a Physical Wellness Foundation (F4e) Kinesiology activity course requirement.
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KIN 180 - Physical Activities: Introduction to Snow Skiing
0-2-1
Introduces the basic skills necessary for snow skiing. All types of snow skiing will be introduced. Physical conditioning will be emphasized prior to an off-campus multiple overnight experience. Fee.
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 190 - Physical Activity Topics (Foundations F4e)
0-2-1
Offered periodically to address activities of interest not currently part of the KIN curriculum. Activities will only be offered twice in this topics course. Counts as an activity course for general education. Repeatable for credit with different topics.
Term Typically Offered: as needed
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KIN 201 - Introduction to Exercise Science
1-0-1
This course is a survey of the discipline of exercise science. The course introduces students to the basic characteristics of the professions generally pursued by those graduating with a degree in exercise science, and provides information and resources that can be used for making early academic and career decisions.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 203 - Explorations in Exercise Science
1-1-1
Introduction to scientific research and writing with a focus on the exercise science-related outcome assessments, current research opportunities, and research awards available to undergraduate exercise science students.
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KIN 205 - Introduction to Professional Tennis Management
1-1-1
This course is designed to familiarize the student with career opportunities within the tennis industry and the qualification and responsibilities associated with them.
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KIN 210 - Introduction to Athletic Training
1-0-1
This course is a survey covering the profession of athletic training. The course introduces students to the basic principles of injury treatment and preventative care commonly used in the profession. Course will not count for Major or General Education.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 213 - Community Health
3-0-3
Community-related health issues and concepts for prospective health, physical-education and wellness personnel. Facts and topics relating to the healthful lifestyles sought by concerned citizens in modern society.
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 220 - First Aid
2-0-1
Policies and procedures for emergencies. American Heart Association certification earned. Fee.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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KIN 221 - Survey of Wellness (Foundations F4e)
0-2-1
Comprehensive experience relating to wellness topics including nutrition, healthy behaviors and self-testing. Use of internet websites will individualize course outcomes.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer May count as classroom KIN OR Activity but not both
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KIN 222 - College Health Topics
2-0-1
Survey of health problems on college level with emphasis on drug education and sex education.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 223 - Self-Defense for Women I
1-0-1
Focus on prevention of violent crimes directed toward women, with special emphasis given to prevention of sexual assault (stranger and acquaintance) through development of nonverbal communication skills, assertiveness skills, stranger-danger awareness and self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses. To be completed during first seven weeks of term.
CR: KIN 224 .
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 224 - Self-Defense for Women II
2-0-1
Develops awareness of relationship violence and basic car care. Introduction to Model Mugging and role-playing scenarios utilizing self-defense skills. To be completed during second seven weeks of term. Fee.
CR: KIN 223 .
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 225 - Personal Safety
0-2-1
This class focuses on the prevention and management of aggressive behaviors found in the workplace. Special emphasis is given to (but not limited to) environments where conflict and aggression may arise from individuals being served in a professional setting such as the classroom, counseling, hospital, social service, or criminal justice. Techniques such as non-verbal communication, verbal communication, crisis intervention, assertiveness skills, personal awareness and self-assessment are introduced and practiced. Elective credit only.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 235 - Poplular Literature in Exercise Science
3-0-3
This course is for students to engage with and learn about various exercise science topics, as they are presented in popular literature intended for a non-academic audience. This will allow student to think critically about the information that is being presented by experiencing how the general public learns about exercise science, discuss the likely accuracy and believability of the information presented, and learn about the actual academic information that these texts are based upon.
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KIN 255 - Sports Administration
3-0-3
This course introduces administrative principles and procedures applicable to sports-related settings.
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 256 - History and Principles of Health, Physical Education and Athletics
3-0-3
History background, general scope, principles, interpretations and objectives of health, physical education and recreation relationship to education as a whole.
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 258 - Coaching Theory and Practice I
1-2-3
Develop an awareness of and experience in three sports offered in private and public schools. Each student completing the course will be expected to develop a coaching portfolio.
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 259 - HPE Coaching Theory and Practice II
1-2-3
Emphasis will be to develop an awareness of and experience in three sports not covered in KIN 258 . Students will be expected to develop a coaching portfolio.
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 260 - Athletic Coaching Theories and Principles
3-0-3
Coaching philosophies, theories and principles: athletic-team planning, problems, safety, liability and promotions. Coaching application experiences.
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 265 - Essentials of Strength and Conditioning
2-2-3
This course provides an examination of the acute effects and chronic adaptations to various forms of resistance training, and the scientific and applied fundamentals of a structured scientific approach to progressive resistance training prescription.
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 266 - Functional Anatomy and Physiology
3-2-4
Examination of the basic biological concepts of the structure and function of the human body. Cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, digestive, muscular, skeletal, and endocrine systems will be studied. Special topics may include the disease processes that affect the human body. Required for health and physical education majors. Will not satisfy a General Education lab science.
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 268 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health Professionals
3-0-3
This course will introduce students to medical terminology derived from Greek and Latin, concentrating on the meaning of the components of medical terms related to functions, disorders, diagnosis, and treatment of body systems.
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 270 - Research Methods in Exercise Science
3-0-3
This course will provide students with an integrated background in exercise science and introduce them to research testing in the area. This will be accomplished through exposure to the scientific method, experimental research methods, and statistical and measurement concepts commonly found in exercise science research. Additionally, students will be introduced to current trends and research topics in the areas of exerscise physiology and physical activity.
PR: MAT 111 and BIO 111 .
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 275 - Water Safety Instructor
3-1-3
Skill development and techniques for aquatic-instruction program and aquatic-facility management, with focus on leadership development and program management in an aquatic environment. Successful completion of standards results in American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification. Fee.
PR: basic swimming competency as assessed by pretest.
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 280 - Nutrition
3-0-3
The study of contemporary nutrition is a critical topic for students in exercise science and related fields. The course will include essential science foundation needed to comprehend topics in nutrition. The basic nutrition, digestion and how the body functions using nutrients from food, nutrition for all ages, diets, food allergies and intolerant, and use of scientific studies to support new discoveries in nutrition.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 290 - Topics in Kinesiology
1-3 hours
Introduction to special topics in the field of Kinesiology. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
Term Typically Offered: as needed
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KIN 301 - Techniques of Teaching Team and Individual Sports
1-2-3
Organization and teaching of motor skills in a variety of sports. Practicum.
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 303 I - History of Sports
3-0-3
A history of milestone athletic accomplishments, different sporting events and disciplines, and how culture both influenced and was influenced by sports. Additional focus will be placed on how history shapes our understanding of sport in today’s context.
PR: RHW 102 or CI.
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KIN 309 - Physical Education for Children and Youth with Special Needs
3-1-4
Introduction to the identification and education children and youth with special educational needs. Specially designed instruction and adaptations will address students with developmental disabilities, severe learning disabilities, physical and neurological disabilities, emotional/behavioral, sensory disabilities and those who are academically or intellectually gifted. Forty-five hours of field experience in P-12 schools or community agencies or state facilities required.
PR: PSY 101 .
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 310 - Developmentally Appropriate Physical Education for P-6
3-0-3
Develop knowledge of developmentally appropriate physical-education activities for preschool to upper-elementary-level children. Gain understanding of assessment of fundamental and sport-related skills for diverse populations including Limited English Proficiency students.
PR: EDU 102 and EDU 206 , KIN 330 , Admittance to Teacher Education Program .
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 311 I - Biomechanics
3-2-4
Fundamentals of biomechanics and kinematics to human movement. In-depth exploration of the integration of biomechanical principles and skeletal anatomy as it pertains to performance improvement and injury prevention. Fee.
PR: KIN 266 or (BIO 206 and BIO 207 ); and RHW 102 or CI.
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 312 - Health for the Teacher
3-0-3
Issues and facts of health problems facing school populations; insight into health topics relating directly to career clients of educators in health and physical education in the schools and society.
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 314 - Adventure Sports
1-2-3
Survey of outdoor activities including backpacking, rappelling, rock climbing, cycling, paddling and more. Practical experiences requiring out-of-class time. Fee.
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 319 I - Sports in Contemporary Society
3-0-3
Examines the role of sport within the social and cultural context of contemporary society. Students will explore the relationships of sport to societal spheres such as education, gender, media, politics, race/ethnicity, religion and violence.
PR: RHW 102 or CI.
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 323 - Experiential-Education Leadership Development
2-2-3
(See PSY 323 .) Learning theory, group dynamics, team building and leadership techniques for experiential-education challenge-course adventure activities, initiatives and games. Exploration of the use of experiential-education activities in organizations, therapeutic settings and the classroom. Fee.
PR: PSY 101 .
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 330 - Motor-Learning Behavior
3-0-3
Examines the motor-learning factors and principles of motor development that influence the acquisition of motor skills and how these factors interact in the developmental process. Principles and concepts will be applied in class and field activities.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 340 I - Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports
3-0-3
This course is a review and study of legal and ethical issues that affect sports.
PR: RHW 102 or CI.
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KIN 350 - Neuromuscular Aspects of Exercise
3-0-3
Neuromuscular aspects of training takes a deeper look at the interaction between the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system. This provides a valuable perspective for understanding other concepts in exercise physiology, such as exercise training practices, fatigue, and disuse.
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Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 352 - Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology
2-1-3
This course will introduce students to the physiology, physics, and energetics of the human cardiovascular system both at rest and during exercise. Topics covered will include the anatomy and physiology of the heart, blood physiology, the physics of blood flow and cardiac output, as well as the response of the circulatory system to static and dynamic exercise. Students will also learn basic electrocardiograph (ECG) interpretation.
PR: BIO 207 . PR or CR: PHY 111 .
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 354 - Medical Aspects of Sports
3-0-3
A survery of common injuries and medical concerns that may result or arise from participation in physical activity and sport. Course will include identification, short- and long-term care, rehabilitation, management, and/or prevention of such outcomes.
PR: BIO 111 .
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 411 I - Exercise Physiology
3-2-4
Survey course in exercise physiology; overview of the acute and chronic responses to exercise, with particular attention to understanding muscle bioenergetics and metabolism as well as cardiopulmonary responses to exercise. Fee.
PR: KIN 266 or (BIO 206 and BIO 207 ); and RHW 102 or CI.
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 413 - Exercise Assessment & Prescription
3-2-4
A comprehensive evaluation of the knowledge and skills necessary to administer health-related fitness assessments. Focuses on laboratory procedures, testing protocols and how to develop and implement an appropriate exercise prescription for adults. Required for the major.
PR: KIN 411 I .
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 415 - Olympic Sport
3-0-3
Analysis and study of the Olympic movement to develop appreciation for the games.
Term Typically Offered: as needed
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KIN 416 - Exercise Training and Performance
3-1-3
This course examines the adaptations to a variety of exercise training methods through the application of the fundamental principles of exercise physiology. Training aspects for peak performance in aerobic events, strength, speed, and team sports will be considered.
PR: or CI
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 450 - Expedition Leadership
2-2-3
A theoretical and experiential examination of the use of the expeditions for enhancing recreation, education, personal and professional development. Technical competency, planning and implementation, facilitation strategies, risk management procedures, equipment management, personnel administration and program design are addressed. Fee required. Off-site expedition “intensive” experience required.
PR: KIN 314 .
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 455 - Facilities Management
3-0-3
This course is designed to examine all facets of sports facilities, including but not limited to planning, development, and operations.
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KIN 457 - Sports Finance
3-0-3
Introduction to current issues in sports finance. Topics include accounting, policy procedures, ratio analysis, cash flow management, general investment strategies, and current financial issues in sports industry.
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KIN 461 - Sports Leadership Development
3-0-3
Fundamentals of logistics in the development of a sport event or trip from concept to implementation.
PR: SS or CI
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KIN 462 - Sports Leadership Application
3-0-3
Applications of various techniques for organizing, implementing, and administering a sport, event, or trip. Includes field-based experience.
PR: KIN 461 , SS or CI.
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KIN 480 - Sport Nutrition and Metabolism
3-0-3
A study of the relationship between nutrition, energy metabolism, and exercise performance.
PR: BIO 207 and KIN 280 .
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 490 - Seminar in Kinesiology
3-0-3
Advanced study of special interests in Kinesiology. Repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
PR: Exercise Science major or Sports Administration major, JS, SS, or CI.
Term Typically Offered: as needed
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KIN 493 - Sports Administration Practicum
1-2-3
This course involves extended, hands-on experience applying theories and concepts of sports administration in a practical setting (subject to a approval). Includes field-based experience. May be repeated for up to six credit hours.
PR: Completion of 60 credit hours.
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KIN 495 - Exercise Science Practicum
1-2-3
Students will be involved in extended, hands-on experience applying theories and concepts of exercise science in a practical or research setting. Settings may include those involved in human performance, health assessments, rehabilitation, exercise prescription, or other areas (subject to approval). Students must hold a current certification in First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. May be repeated for up to 6 credit hours.
PR: BIO 206 , JS or SS. Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 496 - Academic Internship
3-9 hours variable
Problem-oriented experiences on specific academic projects relating to the individual student’s program of study, planned in consultation with the student’s advisor. PR: See general requirements for academic internships in the catalog.
Term Typically Offered: as needed
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KIN 498 - Directed Study
1 to 3 hours
Opportunity for students to work with problems (under direction of staff members) in areas of special interest not otherwise available in the departmental curriculum. No major may take more than five hours of KIN 498.
PR: last-semester junior or senior majors and approval of school dean.
Term Typically Offered: as needed
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LCS 200 - Foundations in Latin America and the Caribbean (Foundations F3a)
3-0-3
This entry-level course engages in a wide-ranging interdisciplinary discussion of Latin America and the Caribbean with an emphasis on the 20th and 21st centuries. The course begins with an overview of “Latin America” and the “Caribbean” as constructed concepts. It then explores several themes central to an understanding of the region’s heterogenous realities, including colonialism, nationhood, race, language, and culture. This is a discussion-based course that values discovery of and identification with Latin America and the Caribbean. Course content will include scholarly readings, digital media, art, maps, literature, historical documents and other materials depending on the course’s particular focus for the semester.
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LCS 301 - Peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean
3-0-3
A comparative exploration of significant differences and commonalities among the peoples, societies and cultures of the Latin American and Caribbean region from a social scientific perspective. Themes include the origins of the region’s cultural and linguistic diversity, race and ethnicity, gender, health, religion, foodways, popular culture, globalization and emigration.
PR: ANT 200 or SOC 200 or LCS 200 .
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LCS 310 - Latinos in the United States
3-0-3
Examines the history of Latino immigration to the U.S. and explores the contemporary nature and status of Latino populations in various parts of the country. Involves community-based research on Latino communities in Georgia.
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LCS 344 - Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
3-0-3
Concentrated study of a special topic in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Repeatable-no limit.
PR: LCS 301 or CI.
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LCS 350 - Costa Rican Culture
3-0-3
This course is taught as part of the Berry College/Fundación Progreso Guanacaste summer program in Costa Rica. Its disciplinary focus will vary depending on the expertise of the on-site professor. However, the course may explore cultural, social, political, historical, and linguistic elements of Costa Rica. This course may be cross-listed with another course taught in the professor’s discipline.
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LCS 366 - Ancient American Civilizations
3-0-3
(See ANT 366)
An exploration of the civilizations of the Aztecs, Mayas, Inka, Mississippian and other complex societies of Latin America, the Caribbean, and American Southeast. Focus on the uses of ethnohistory, archaeology, and ethnographic analogy in the reconstruction of past cultures.
PR: LCS 200 or ANT 200 or SOC 200 .
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LCS 450 - Seminar in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
3-0-3
This course will address major issues and cultural productions in Latin America and the Caribbean. Specific course content will depend upon the area of specialization of the instructor as the course will rotate between different departments. Additionally, students will choose a specific topic of interest to them to produce a research project with the guidance of the course instructor.
PR: At least 12 hours completed or CI.
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LCS 496 - Academic Internship
3 to 6 hours
Problem-oriented experiences in specific academic projects relating to Latin America, the Caribbean or Latino-Caribbean populations in the United States.
PR: See general requirements for academic internships in the catalog.
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LCS 498 - Directed Study
1 to 3 hours
Supervised reading or written research on Latin America and the Caribbean when the desired focus is highly specialized or the material is not otherwise available in existing curriculum.
PR: JS or SS and approval of dean.
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MAT 105 - Nature of Mathematics (Foundations F2a)
3-0-3
An exploration of mathematical ideas with an emphasis on conceptual understanding and effective thinking. Topics may include, but are not limited to, elementary number theory, infinity, mathematical aesthetics, chaos and chance.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MAT 111 - Elementary Statistics (Foundations F2a)
3-0-3
Descriptive statistics, probability, random variables, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation and simple linear regression. Intended to be a first course in statistics for a variety of disciplines.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MAT 120 - Precalculus
4-0-4
Designed to prepare students for the calculus. Polynomial and rational functions, theory of equations, logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions. MAT 120 may not be taken for credit by a student who has earned a C or better in MAT 201 .
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MAT 140 - Topics in Mathematics
variable credit hours
A mathematical topic is to be chosen by the instructor. Students may repeat this course provided that the topic is different during each term.
Term Typically Offered: As Needed
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MAT 145 - Applied Calculus (Foundations F2a)
3-0-3
Mathematical tools using continuous and basic calculus techniques. Topics to include continuous functions, polynomials, rational functions, limits, instantaneous rates of change (derivatives) and continuous summations (integrals); applications to include area and volume calculations, related rates, minimization and maximization.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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MAT 150 - Topics in Mathematics (Foundations F2a)
variable credit hours
A mathematical topic is to be chosen by the instructor. Students may repeat this course provided that the topic is different during each term.
Term Typically Offered: As Needed
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MAT 201 - Calculus I (Foundations F2a)
4-0-4
An introduction to calculus including the following topics: functions; limits; continuity; derivatives and their applications; introduction to integrals; fundamental theorem of calculus; applications of the definite integral, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions; and beginning integration techniques.
PR: Grade of C or better in MAT 120 or CI.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Sping
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