Kinesiology Lecture Courses
KINE 1301 - Foundations of Kinesiology
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to human movement that includes the historical development of physical education, exercise science, and sport. This course offers the student both an introduction to the knowledge base, as well as, information on expanding career opportunities.
KINE 1304 - Personal Health
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals, concepts, strategies, applications, and contemporary trends related to understanding personal and/or community health issues. This course also focuses on empowering various populations with the ability to practice healthy living, promote healthy lifestyles, and enhance individual well-being.
KINE 1306 - First Aid
Instruction and practice for emergency care. Designed to enable students to recognize and avoid hazards within their environment, to render intelligent assistance in case of accident or illness, and to develop skills necessary for the immediate and temporary care of the victim. Successful completion of the course may enable the student to receive a certificate from a nationally recognized agency.
KINE 1308 - Sports Officiating 1
The purpose of the course is to study officiating requirements for sports and games with an emphasis on mechanics, rule interpretation, and enforcement.
KINE 1321 - Coaching/Sports/Athletics
Study of history, theories, philosophies, rules, and terminology of competitive sports. Includes coaching techniques.
KINE 1336 - Introduction to Recreation
Fundamental theory and concepts of recreational activities with an emphasis on programs, planning, and leadership.
KINE 1338 - Concepts of Physical Fitness
This course is designed to familiarize students with knowledge, understanding and values of health related fitness and its influence on the quality of life emphasizing the development and implementation of fitness programs.
KINE 1346 - Drug Use and Abuse
Study of use and abuse of drugs in today's society, emphasizing physiological, sociological and psychological factors involved
KINE 2356 - Care and Prevention of Injuries
Prevention and care of athletic injuries with an emphasis on qualities of a good athletic trainer, avoiding accidents and injuries, recognizing signs and symptoms of specific sports injuries and conditions, immediate and long-term care of injuries, and administration procedures in athletic training.