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HIS 311 - Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages
3-0-3
Examination of Western Europe from A.D. 300 to 1300 incorporating a political, institutional, social, religious and cultural perspective. Topics include developments in the church; barbarian migrations; the Merovingians and Carolingian world; feudalism and manorialism; Gregorian reforms; and the Crusades and the renaissance of the High Middle Ages.
PR: HIS 154 or CI.
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HIS 312 - The European Renaissance and Reformation
3-0-3
European history from the beginnings of Italian vernacular writing through the Reformation era; topics including the myths surrounding the Renaissance, the Renaissance’s impact on European society and the development and spread of reform ideas.
PR: HIS 154 or CI.
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HIS 320 - Colonial Latin American History
3-0-3
Major developments and issues in the study of Latin American history from the formation of indigenous American societies to the wars of national independence in the early 19th century.
PR: HIS 154 or LCS 301 or CI.
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HIS 321 - Modern Latin American History
3-0-3
The history of Latin America from national independence in the early 19th century to the present.
PR: HIS 155 or LCS 301 or CI.
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HIS 322 - Modern Mexico
3-0-3
Examination of Mexico from independence to the present day. Course will explore the political, social, cultural, and economic development of this nation through a variety of sources. Topics of focus include relations with the United States, formation of Mexican identity, the Mexican revolution, and the rise and fall of the PRI.
PR: or CI
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HIS 332 - Nineteenth-Century Europe
3-0-3
Causes and effects of the political and industrial revolutions from the French Revolution of 1789 to the outbreak of World War I in 1914. Special emphasis on the emergence of modern ideologies (conservatism, nationalism, liberalism, socialism), unification of Italy and Germany, overseas imperialism, modernism, and the impact of political changes and industrialization on Europeans’ daily lives.
PR: HIS 155 or CI.
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HIS 333 - Twentieth-Century Europe
3-0-3
Examination of political, social and cultural change in Europe from World War I to the present. Course will focus on the causes and effects of World War I; the competition among liberal democracy, fascism and communism during the interwar years; World War II; the Holocaust; decolonization; the Cold War; and European unification.
PR: HIS 155 and HIS 206 or CI.
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HIS 335 - History of England Since 1688
3-0-3
Examines the political and social development of England and the rise of the British Empire from the Glorious Revolution through the 20th century.
PR: HIS 155 or CI.
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HIS 347 - Military History of the Western World
3-0-3
Exploration of the military history of the Western world from Paleolithic humans to the 20th century; examination of the relationship between armed forces and society as well as the link between military service and citizenship in diverse cultures such as ancient Rome and the modern United States.
PR: HIS 154 or HIS 155 or CI.
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HIS 360 - Colonial and Revolutionary America
3-0-3
Examination of the conflict of cultures on the North American continent in the 17th and 18th centuries; the politics, culture and society of the European colonial settlements; and the causes and consequences of the British colonies’ struggle for independence.
PR: HIS 120, or CI
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HIS 364 - The Early American Republic
3-0-3
Examination of the political, social, economic and cultural development of the United States from the confederation era through the conclusion of the Mexican War. Special attention devoted to the themes of Jeffersonianism and Jacksonianism, the emergence of political parties and responses to the era’s Market Revolution.
PR: HIS 120, or CI
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HIS 371 - Civil War and Reconstruction
3-0-3
Examination of the origins, course and results of the Civil War and the political and social problems of Reconstruction.
PR: , or CI
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HIS 375 I - U.S. Women’s History
3-0-3
Survey of the history of women in the United States by analyzing the changing images and roles women have held in the family, workplace, politics and society. Attention is paid not only to the common experiences of women, but also to the impact of race, ethnicity and class on women’s lives.
PR: or WNS 210 or CI.
Term Typically Offered: Fall Odd
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HIS 385 I - Imperialism, Colonialism, Nationalism
3-0-3
History of 19th and 20th Century imperialism, colonialism and nationalism in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. Emphasis on theories of imperialism, European justifications of colonialism, liberation movements, decolonization, and the relationship of art, education, literature, gender and religion to colony-building and nationalist agendas, as well as in-depth study of colonial experiences in three nations.
PR: HIS 155 or CI.
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HIS 432 - The Gilded Age and Progressive Era
3-0-3
Problems and aftermath of the Reconstruction era, evolution of national politics, growth of labor movements, rise and concentration of modern industry, revolt of the agrarians and the Progressive movement.
PR: , or CI
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HIS 433 I - Recent United States History
3-0-3
This course covers political, economic and social developments in the United States since the start of World War I, while also dealing with diplomatic and military events. Special attention is given to American participation in the World Wars, culture in the 1920s, the New Deal, the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam and the resurgence of conservatism.
PR: , or CI
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HIS 438 - History of the South
3-0-3
Social, cultural and political development of the Southern United States from the colonial era to the present. Special emphasis on the issues of Southern race relations and the roots of the contemporary South.
PR: , or CI
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HIS 445 - History of American Diplomacy
3-0-3
Examination of the economic, ideological and strategic factors that have helped shape American diplomacy from the Revolution to the present. By focusing on the relationship between domestic concerns and foreign affairs, the course will grapple with the question of how and why the United States became involved in territorial and commercial expansion, international wars and revolutions around the world.
PR: , or CI
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HIS 450 - Seminar in History
3-0-3
In-depth examination of selected topics and themes in history. May be repeated for credit as long as topic changes.
PR: JS or SS or CI.
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HIS 460 - History of Rock and Roll
3-0-3
Surveys United States society and culture by analyzing the rise and development of rock and roll music. Special attention is paid to the connections between politics, gender, race, class, technology and popular music in the post-World War II era.
PR: or CI
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HIS 491 I - Historiography
3-0-3
Emphasis on review of the literature of historical inquiry ranging from antiquity to the present and analysis of the methodologies, interpretations, values, evidence and conclusions found in the diversity of historical writings.
PR: History major, SS or CI.
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HIS 496 - Academic Internship
3 to 12 hours
Problem-oriented experiences in specific academic projects relating to the individual student’s program of study, planned in consultation with the student’s advisor.
PR: See general provisions for academic internships in this catalog.
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HIS 498 - Directed Study
1 to 6 hours
Supervised reading or opportunity for written research in the field of history when the area of study is highly specialized or the material is not otherwise available in the departmental curriculum. No major may take more than 6 hours of HIS 498.
PR: JS or SS and approval of school dean.
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HON 201H - Perennial Questions and Their Modern Manifestations
3-0-3
This question- driven course encourages undergraduates to think critically about a fundamental concern or enduring question of human life addressed by the humanities. The course offers students a deep and sustained program of reading, including an introduction to core texts and ideas, in order to encounter influential thinkers on this perennial concern or question over the centuries and into the present day. May be used to satisfy an appropriate general- education requirement.
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HON 203 H - Institutions, Society & the Self
3-0-3
Using the lenses of modern social and behavioral science, this course offers a comparative consideration of questions and debates about the individual, human behavior and social institutions that have unfolded over centuries and that have profoundly shaped today’s world. May be used to satisfy an appropriate general education requirement.
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HON 205 H - Scientific Approach to Contemporary Challenges
3-2-4
Consideration and exploration of critical issues and challenges in today’s world, with an emphasis on how the methods of mathematics and natural science can be used to help address these challenges. The course focuses on an analysis of complex practical problems and important theoretical questions that are of great importance in modern society. Students will explore these problems and questions from a mathematical/ scientific perspective, but will also examine the impact of these issues on human society. May be used to satisfy an appropriate general-education requirement.
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HON 250 H - Honors Seminar
1 - 4 hours
Addresses a variety of topics from an interdisciplinary approach, depending on the instructor or instructors. May be used to satisfy an appropriate general-education requirement. May be repeated once for credit if different topic covered.
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HON 251 H - The Oxbridge Lecture Series
3-0-3
One of three core, interdisciplinary Honors seminars, the subject/disciplinary content of the course will vary. The thematic and structural character of the course will constant. A ‘momentous idea or movement’ will be defined in its original historical context. Then the intellectual, scientific, and/or cultural impact will be developed with particular emphasis on how this idea or movement affects our contemporary world and lives. This course is designed for first or second year Honors students.
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HON 450 H - Honors Thesis I
3-0-3
Devoted to the preparation of the honors thesis or project. Normally completed during the second semester of the junior year. Grading will be H (Honors), S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory).
PR: JS or SS and CI; consent of the Honors Program director.
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HON 451 H - Honors Thesis II
3-0-3
Continuation and successful completion of the thesis or project designed in HON 450 H ; satisfactory oral presentation and defense of the thesis/project to the Honors Thesis committee.
PR: HON 450 H .
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KIN 101 - Physical Activities: Weight Training GE
0-2-1
Weight-training principles.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 102 - Speed and Agility GE
0-2-1
This course is designed to provide opportunities to learn and practice skills relating to improving speed, change of direction and reaction for injury prevention and performance.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 103 - Physical Activities: Volleyball Regulation GE
0-2-1
USVBA volleyball.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 105 - Physical Activities: Beginning Swimming GE
0-2-1
Offered for weak or non-swimmers; Red Cross standards.
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 107 - Physical Activities: Bowling GE
0-2-1
Fundamental bowling for the inexperienced player. Fee.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 108 - Physical Activities: Mountain Biking GE
0-2-1
An introduction to mountain-biking techniques, products, repair tips and actual off-road cycling. Open to riders of all skill and fitness levels.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 109 - Physical Activities: Badminton GE
0-2-1
Fundamental badminton for the inexperienced player.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 110 - Physical Activities: Rock Climbing GE
0-2-1
Basic instruction and experiences in rappelling and climbing. Fee.
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 111 - Physical Activities: Tennis GE
0-2-1
Fundamentals of tennis for the inexperienced player.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 113 - Physical Activities: Racquetball GE
0-2-1
Fundamentals of racquetball for the inexperienced player. Fee.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 114 - Physical Activities: Challenge Ropes Course for Freshmen GE
0-2-1
Team- and personal-confidence building course that promotes critical thinking, camaraderie and appropriate risk taking. Focus on developing a plan for enhancing student success and leadership skills. Involves weekend hours. Fee.
PR: Freshman status
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 115 - Physical Activities: Challenge Ropes Course for Sophomores GE
0-2-1
Designed to encourage confidence building, problem solving and effective decision making through the use of adventure-based activities on the challenge course that support the goals of the sophomore year experience. Involves weekend hours. Fee.
PR: Sophomore status.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 116 - Physical Activities: Scuba GE
0-2-1
A basic course which meets minimum standards. No certification is earned. Fee.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 117 - Physical Activities: Challenge Ropes Course for Juniors GE
0-2-1
Designed to encourage confidence building, problem solving, goal setting and risk taking through the use of adventure-based activities on a challenge course that support the junior year experience. Involves weekend hours. Fee.
PR: Junior status.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 118 - Physical Activities: Challenge Ropes Course for Seniors GE
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 GE
0-2-1
Team experiences and skill development. Not available to varsity players.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 124 - Physical Activities: Golf GE
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 GE
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 GE
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 GE
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 GE
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 GE
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 GE
0-2-1
Running Activity-based course emphasizing fitness acquisition through a personalized training program for the half marathon.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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KIN 132 - Physical Activities: Basketball GE
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 GE
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 GE
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 GE
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 GE
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 GE
0-2-1
Introduction to the fundamentals of Hatha 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 GE
0-2-1
A continued exploration of Hatha 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 GE
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 GE
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 GE
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 GE
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 GE
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 175 - Physical Activities: Fitness Walk/Jog GE
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 GE
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 GE
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 180 - Physical Activities: Introduction to Snow Skiing GE
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 GE
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 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 220 - First Aid GE
2-0-1
Policies and procedures for emergencies. American Red Cross certification earned.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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KIN 221 - Survey of Wellness GE
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 GE
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 GE
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 GE
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. May be used as an activity course. 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 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.
PR or CR:
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 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 290 - Topics in Kinesiology
3-0-3
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 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 .
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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KIN 312 I - 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 313 - 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 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 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 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.
PR:
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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KIN 380 - 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 404 - Sports Administration
3-0-3
Problems of the supervisor and administrator in the modern program of physical education and athletics; suggested methods of solving problems such as budgets and facilities.
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 .
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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