Courses - Summer 2025
KNES112
Fitness Conditioning
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Credit only granted for: KNES161N or KNES112.
Formerly: KNES161N.
Students will learn a comprehensive overview of physical conditioning through a variety of training techniques (HIIT, resistance training, functional training, etc.) and the vast benefits of proper physical conditioning. This course will help students better understand the impact that aerobic, anaerobic, and resistance training have on the human body, including physical and mental health, preparation for sports, and general fitness at a beginning level.
Attendance is required beginning the first day of class. Students must pay a $40 instructional materials fee.
KNES120
Fitness Walking
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Restriction: Must be in a major within the Kinesiology department.
Credit only granted for: KNES120 or KNES120A.
Formerly: KNES120A.
Provides students a comprehensive overview of walking as well as the physical and mental health benefits of engaging in walking. This class will help students better understand the impact walking has on cardiovascular and exercise health across a lifespan, how to create and implement fitness goals, the importance of proper technique and safety, and the intersection of public health and physical activity.
Students must pay a $40 instructional materials fee.
KNES131N
Physical Education Activities: Coed; Jogging (Beginning)
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Students must pay a $40 instructional materials fee.
KNES136
Beginning Golf
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Credit only granted for: KNES137N or KNES136.
Formerly: KNES137N.
Additional information: This course meets at the University of Maryland Golf Course.
Student will learn the game of golf through the development of new skills and improve on existing skills, while expanding knowledge about the game. This is a beginning golf class intended for those who have little or no previous playing experience.
Attendance is required beginning the first day of class. Students must pay a $40 instructional materials fee.
KNES161T
Physical Education Activities: Coed; Yoga (Beginning)
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Attendance is required beginning the first day of class. Students must pay $40 instructional materials fee.
KNES172
Self Defense
Credits:
2
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Credit only granted for: KNES144T or KNES172.
Formerly: KNES144T.
Students will be introduced to practical self defense skills in this course. The student will learn and develop rudimentary skills necessary in both basic karate and jiu-jitsu. The course is taught at a beginner level assuming no prior experience.
Attendance is required beginning the first day of class. Students must pay a $40 instructional materials fee.
KNES214
Science and Methods of Personal Fitness Instruction
Credit only granted for: KNES214 or KNES210 and KNES211, or KNES210 and KNES212, or KNES289N.
Formerly: KNES210/KNES211, KNES210/KNES212, and KNES289N.
Basic concepts of human anatomy, exercise physiology, applied kinesiology, nutrition and the physiology of exercise training. Includes the CORE knowledge required for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer certification.
KNES225
Credit only granted for: KNES289R OR KNES225.
Formerly: KNES289R.
Has sport disadvantaged African American males? This course critically examines sport as a site where notions of black masculinity are publicly debated, critiqued, challenged, celebrated, and also transformed. Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, this course explores how sport has been invoked across the political and ideological spectrum to interrogate a number of issues impacting the life chances of young, African Americans males including educational attainment, poverty, social mobility, racism, cultural production, and notions of masculinity.
KNES226
Credit only granted for: KNES289W OR KNES226.
Formerly: KNES289W.
Can the profound and rapid technological advances experienced in the 21st century change what it means to be human or the nature of humanity? Emergent technologies, new materials, increased computer power, engineering innovations, and groundbreaking work in the sciences of cognition and action provide myriad opportunities for repairing and enhancing the human body and brain. Examines the ethical, social, and technological implications of an increasing synergism of technology and the body in sports and the arts, at work or home, rehabilitating the body and the brain, and society at large.
KNES285
History of Physical Culture, Sport, & Science in America
Restriction: Restricted to majors or non-majors with less than or equal to 60 credits.
Credit only granted for: KNES285 or KNES293.
Examines the history of physical culture in America, focusing on the period from the end of the Civil War to the Cold War. Physical culture refers to a broad range of movement practices including sport, play, rehabilitative exercise, health and fitness training, and recreation and leisure. More specifically, we challenge the idea that historical physical culture practices--and the scientific processes from which they were derived--were 'neutral' or 'objective'; rather, we explore the cultural, social, political, and economic contexts shaping physical culture knowledge, study, structures, and policies across American history. The goal is for you to learn and apply techniques of historical analysis to develop a critical understanding of how knowledge about, and practices of, physical culture supported a particular social order via the construction of difference, norms, and/or hierarchies, and ultimately contributed to some of the inequalities that endure today.
KNES289
Topical Investigations
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg
KNES300
Biomechanics of Human Motion
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in BSCI201; and minimum grade of C- in MATH113 or higher.
Recommended: KNES265 or PHYS121.
Restriction: Must be in a major within SPHL-Kinesiology department.
The study of human movement and the physical and physiological principles upon which it depends. Body mechanics, posture, motor efficiency, sports, the performance of a typical individual and the influence of growth and development upon motor performance.
Students must pay a $75 laboratory fee.
KNES320
Physiological Basis of Physical Activity and Human Health
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in BSCI201 and BSCI202.
Restriction: Must be in Public Health Science program.
Credit only granted for: KNES360 or KNES320.
A study of the responses and chronic adaptations to physical activity and exercise, with particular emphasis on the interaction between human health and physical activity. The laboratory component of course will focus on the assessment of physical activity and measurement of physiological adaptations to exercise. Students are expected to gain an understanding and appreciation for the benefits of physical activity and exercise in the context of public health.
Students must pay a $75 lab fee.
The laboratory component of KNES320 will be fully in-person at the times shown for each section. The lecture component of KNES320 will be fully online and asynchronous (meaning you will not have a set time to meet for class). There will be specific dates and time windows for lecture quizzes and exams (9am - 6pm EDT, without exception).
The laboratory component of KNES320 will be fully in-person at the times shown for each section. The lecture component of KNES320 will be fully online and asynchronous (meaning you will not have a set time to meet for class). There will be specific dates and time windows for lecture quizzes and exams (9am - 6pm EDT, without exception).
KNES334
Adapted Physical Activity: Empowering People with Disabilities to Lead a Healthy and Active Lifestyle
Prerequisite: KNES370; or students not in the Kinesiology major may contact the instructor for permission.
Restriction: Must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
Study of the field of adapted physical activity and its impact on the health and wellness of individuals with disabilities. Students will design an adapted physical activity program proposal and develop the skills needed to empower people with disabilities to participate in physical activity and sports programs. Students will explore their own perceptions towards disability and how people with disabilities are portrayed in our society. They will study the etiology of disabling conditions and the implications for participating in physical activity.
For the Summer Session, major restrictions do not apply. Students who have completed a minimum of 75 credits may register.
KNES346
Sport for Development
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Must have earned a minimum grade of C- in KNES287.
Recommended: KNES485.
Restriction: Must be a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department and must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
Credit only granted for: KNES389D or KNES346.
Formerly: KNES389D.
Examines how sport-based programs and organizations are used by governments, multinational corporations, and non-government organizations (NGO's) to reach personal, community, national and international development objectives; focuses on theorizing the histories of international development and contemporary global issues; contextualizes the interrelationship of theory, institutions, and practices of domestic and international sport for development and peace programing.
For the Summer Session, major restrictions do not apply.
KNES355
Sport Management
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in KNES287.
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department; and must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
Application of concepts and issues related to management principles and business concerns across various sections of the sport industry. Principles pertaining to the management of sport organizations.
Prerequisite: KNES287 with a C- or better. For the Summer Session, major restrictions do not apply.
KNES360
Physiology of Exercise
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in BSCI201 and BSCI202; or permission of SPHL-Kinesiology department.
Restriction: Must be in one of the following programs (Kinesiology; Public Health Science).
A study of the physiology of exercise, including concepts of work, muscular contraction, energy transformation, metabolism, oxygen debt, and nutrition and athletic performance. Emphasis on cardiovascular and respiratory function in relation to physical activity and training.
Students must pay a $75 laboratory fee.
The laboratory component of KNES360 will be fully in-person. Lecture quizzes and exams will be open only from (9am - 9pm EDT, without exception) on the days listed in the syllabus. For the Summer Session, major restrictions do not apply.
The laboratory component of KNES360 will be fully in-person. Lecture quizzes and exams will be open only from (9am - 9pm EDT, without exception) on the days listed in the syllabus. For the Summer Session, major restrictions do not apply.
KNES385
Motor Control and Learning
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in BSCI201, and a minimum grade of C- in MATH113 or higher.
Recommended: KNES265 or PHYS121.
Restriction: Must be in a major within SPHL-Kinesiology department.
This introductory course investigates how humans control and adapt their movements to perform and learn a variety of motor skills, ranging from activities of daily living to elite athlete performance. This course examines the underlying cognitive, sensory and motor processes of control and adaptation of human movements both at the behavioral and neurophysiological levels. Relevant applications to movement rehabilitation as well as performance optimization are employed to illustrate the concepts discussed in class. The cognitive, sensory and motor mechanisms underlying motor control are explored first and then in a motor learning context.
This introductory course investigates how humans control and adapt their movements to perform and learn a variety of motor skills, ranging from activities of daily living to elite athlete performance. This course examines the underlying cognitive, sensory and motor processes of control and adaptation of human movements both at the behavioral and neurophysiological levels. Relevant applications to movement rehabilitation as well as performance optimization are employed to illustrate the concepts discussed in class. The cognitive, sensory and motor mechanisms underlying motor control are explored first and then in a motor learning context.
Students must pay a 75$ lab fee
Students must pay a 75$ lab fee
KNES389
Topical Investigations
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg
KNES389K
Topical Investigations; Kinesiological Sciences Internship
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: KNES major and relevant KNES major classes.
KNES451
Children and Sport: A Psychosocial Perspective
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in KNES350.
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department; and must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
Examination of youth sports from a psychosocial perspective, including the impact of highly structured sports on young athletes and the complex social network of coaches, parents and peers.
For the Summer Session, major restrictions do not apply. Students who have completed a minimum of 75 credits may register.
KNES462
Neural Basis of Human Movement
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in BSCI201, BSCI202, and KNES385; or permission of SPHL-Kinesiology department.
Restriction: Must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
An introduction to the neural substrates which underlie postural and volitional movement. Neuroanatomical and neurophysiological basis of motor functioning; past and present conceptualizations of motor control and coordination; movement disorders; and maturation of the neuromuscular system.
KNES498
Special Topics in Kinesiology; Special Topics in Kinesiology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
KNES498V
Special Topics in Kinesiology; Clinical Biomechanics: Musculoskeletal Injury
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in KNES300. Restriction: Must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
This course will explore the mechanical bases of musculoskeletal injury to better understand the biomechanical mechanisms involved in causing the injury, the effect of injury on musculoskeletal tissue, and ultimately, based on our current knowledge, how injuries might be prevented.
This course will explore the mechanical bases of musculoskeletal injury to better understand the biomechanical mechanisms involved in causing the injury, the effect of injury on musculoskeletal tissue, and ultimately, based on our current knowledge, how injuries might be prevented.
KNES600
Kinesiology in Public Health
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
A broad introduction to public health within the context of the discipline of kinesiology, focusing on furthering the understanding of the ways kinesiology contributes toward achieving the goals of public health.
KNES601
Epidemiology of Physical Activity
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: KNES600; and must have completed an undergraduate statistics course (e.g., STAT100 or equivalent).
An exploration of basic epidemiological study design, methods, and health outcomes in the field of physical activity.
KNES603
Research Methods in Kinesiology & Public Health
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: KNES600, KNES601, and KNES602.
The purpose of this course is to expose students: (1) to some of the key issues involved in physical activity and public health related research, and (2) the process of conducting and communicating research. In addition to learning the central aspects of a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods, students will gain practice evaluating and synthesizing existing research, as well as writing a research proposal specific to a topic of their choice.
KNES621
Teaching Elementary Physical Education
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Restriction: Must be enrolled in Pre-K to 12 Physical Education Master of Education program.
Credit only granted for: KNES689V or KNES621.
Formerly: KNES689V.
Students will learn aspects of teaching elementary physical education including: characteristics of elementary school students, testing, grading, teaching lifetime skills, and effective teaching techniques using SHAPE America Standards.
KNES689
Special Problems in Kinesiology
Credits:
1 - 4
Grad Meth:
Reg
KNES778
Practical Experience in Physical Activity and Public Health
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg
KNES789
Advanced Projects in Kinesiology
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg
KNES798
Internship in Physical Education/Sports Management
Credits:
1 - 8
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Restriction: Must be enrolled in PreK-12 Physical Education Master of Education program.
KNES799
Master's Thesis Research
Credits:
1 - 6
Grad Meth:
S-F
KNES898
Pre-Candidacy Research
Credits:
1 - 8
Grad Meth:
Reg
KNES899
Doctoral Dissertation Research
Credits:
1 - 8
Grad Meth:
S-F
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