Courses - Spring 2026
KNES110
Strength Training
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Restriction: Must be in a major within the Kinesiology department.
Credit only granted for: KNES157N, KNES157O, or KNES110.
Formerly: KNES157N, KNES157O.
Strength training is a multi-modal form of physical activity with many health and fitness benefits. Using the FITT model, students will gain a better understanding of the impact strength training has on the human body, including physical and mental health, preparation for sports, and general fitness at a beginning or intermediate levels. Specifically, students will learn skills to plan their own strength training programs, and ways to modify them for fitness across the lifespan.
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.
KNES122
Jogging
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Restriction: Must be in a major within the Kinesiology department.
Credit only granted for: KNES131N, KNES131O, or KNES131V.
Formerly: KNES131N, KNES131O, KNES131V.
Provides students a comprehensive overview of jogging. Understanding that jogging is a form of physical activity that has many health and fitness benefits. This class will help students better understand the impact jogging has on the body, the importance of proper technique and form, nutrition and hydration, and injury prevention at a beginning level. Students will have the opportunity to choose between training for a 5k or a 10k.
KNES126
Triathlon Training and Technique
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Designed to introduce students to the sport of triathlon, help them understand the basics of triathlon training and technique, and improve their physical fitness through multi-sport training. This course is built to prepare students for a sprint triathlon (400m swim, 12mi bike, 5k run). Emphasis is placed on proper technique and sport-specific conditioning. To register for the course, students should be able to swim at least 5 minutes continuously, have general comfort on a bicycle, and run for 10 minutes.
KNES141
Tumbling and Balance
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Restriction: Must be in a major within the Kinesiology department.
Credit only granted for: KNES141 or KNES140V.
Formerly: KNES140V.
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of gymnastics specifically dealing with tumbling, routine development and partner balancing. This is a beginning gymnastics class designed for students with limited gymnastics experience. More advanced skills will be taught as the instructor feels students are ready to learn them. This seven-week course will focus on the safe execution of skills and fundamentals dealing with each of the above topics.
KNES142
Trampoline
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Restriction: Must be in a major within the Kinesiology department.
Credit only granted for: KNES140R or KNES142.
Formerly: KNES140R.
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of gymnastics specifically dealing with trampoline skills & routine development. This is a beginning gymnastics class designed for students with limited gymnastics experience. More advanced skills will be taught as the instructor feels students are ready to learn them. This seven-week course will focus on the safe execution of skills and fundamentals dealing with each of the above topics.
KNES156
Pickleball
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Restriction: Must be in a major within the Kinesiology department.
Provides students with a comprehensive overview of pickleball. This course will help students to better understand the basic skills and etiquette of pickleball, how to score and play in tournament situations, how to apply and articulate the basic rules of pickleball during singles and double play, and explain the health benefits of pickleball.
Attendance is required on the first day of class. Students must pay a $40.00 instructional materials fee. Restricted to KNES majors only. Non-majors may join a hold file.
KNES170
Beginner Martial Arts
Credits:
2
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Credit only granted for: KNES144Q or KNES170.
Formerly: KNES144Q.
Students will be introduced to Tang Soo Do, which is a Korean martial art. The student will learn and develop rudimentary skills necessary to progress in Tang Soo Do. The course is taught at the beginner level assuming no prior experience.
KNES172
Self Defense
Credits:
2
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
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.
KNES173
Beginner BJJ & Martial Arts
Credits:
2
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
This is a coed physical activity course which introduces students to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through physically participating in fundamentals of the Art. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a Brazilian martial art derived from the Japanese style, with a focus on grappling with particular emphasis on ground techniques. Students will learn basic escapes/submissions from ground positions. The student will learn and develop rudimentary skills necessary to progress in the above mentioned style. The course is taught at a beginner level and sparring (rolling) will not be permitted.
Attendance is required on the first day of class. Students must pay a $40.00 instructional materials fee.
KNES180
Volleyball
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department.
Credit only granted for: KNES180 or KNES160N.
Formerly: KNES160N.
This course is intended for students with some volleyball experience. It will provide students with a comprehensive overview of the sport by integrating volleyball skills and tactics with a historical/sociocultural appreciation and value of the sport and its function or benefit in the greater sport world. Students will learn the rules and etiquette of volleyball, and implement their understandings in a series of skill & formation practices or tests, written assignment or exam, and tournament activities.
KNES182
Soccer
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department.
Credit only granted for: KNES182 or KNES152N.
Formerly: KNES152N.
Provides students with a comprehensive overview of the sport by integrating fundamental and beginning soccer skills with a historical appreciation for and current cultural importance of the sport. Students will learn the rules of soccer, basic soccer-specific training activities and use their understanding of rules and concepts in game related activities
Attendance is required on the first day of class. Students must pay a $40.00 instructional materials fee.
Restricted to KNES majors only. Non-majors may join a hold file.
Restricted to KNES majors only. Non-majors may join a hold file.
KNES186
Basketball
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department.
Basketball will provide students a comprehensive overview of the sport by integrating fundamental and advanced basketball skills with a historical appreciation for the sport and its function in the greater sporting world. Students will learn the rules of basketball, proper techniques and the basic principles of team offense and defense and implement their understanding of each in a series of informal and formal activities.
Attendance is required on the first day of class. Students must pay a $40.00 instructional materials fee. Restricted to KNES majors only. Non-majors may join a hold file. Credit only granted for KNES186 or KNES100N
KNES190
Flag Football
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department.
Introduction to Flag Football will provide students with an overview of the game, terminology, rules, skills, and strategies. Students will develop and refine motor skills and movement patterns as they relate to flag football, as well as apply flag football concepts and strategies while focusing on team communication. Students will recognize and discuss the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, inclusivity, confidence, fitness, and social interaction, specifically as it relates to flag football and NFL FLAG.
Attendance is required on the first day of class. Students must pay a $40.00 instructional materials fee. Restricted to KNES majors only. Non-majors may join a hold file.
KNES200
Introduction to Kinesiology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department.
Credit only granted for: KNES200 or KNES201.
Kinesiology is the interdisciplinary study of physical activity that includes seven sub-disciplines: 1) exercise physiology; 2) biomechanics; 3) sport psychology; 4) motor development; 5) motor control; 6) sport history; and 7) sport sociology. This course will examine these areas of study within Kinesiology from scientific and applied perspectives.
KNES225
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.
KNES246
Transformational Leader in Sport: The Art and Science of Coaching
Highlights the expectations and ethical problems facing developmental sport programs and youth athletic coaches today. Explores the continuum of coaching from Buttermaker (Bad News Bears) to Belichick (New England Patriots). We first examine the issues of sports, physical inactivity and obesity from a physiological, psychological, social, political, and economic perspective. Next, we will focus on how transformational leadership behaviors, knowledge, and communication influence changes in intrapersonal, interpersonal, and environmental aspects. Finally, we will employ a practical, manageable method for coaches to develop their athletes and programs.
KNES260
Science of Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health
Course details (1) the public health importance of and the processes underlying cardiovascular disease, (2) the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and the methods whereby they were identified, and (3) the principles of the scientific evidence supporting the use of physical activity to prevent cardiovascular disease.
KNES265
Mathematical, Physical, & Statistical Basis of Kinesiology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Credit only granted for: KNES265 or KNES289P.
Formerly: KNES289P.
Mathematical, physical, and statistical foundations for human movement quantification, analysis, and evaluation. Upon successful completion, this course is expected to better prepare students for the science Core courses, such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, and motor control, that are required for Kinesiology majors.
KNES282
Basic Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department.
Theoretical and practical foundations of the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletically related injuries. Topics include: physical conditioning, preventive taping, recognition of injuries, first aid and CPR.
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.
KNES287
Recommended: Minimum grade of C- in KNES285.
Sport will be related to such social problems as delinquency, segregation, collective behavior, and leisure; to social processes such as socialization, stratification, mobility, and social control; and to those familiar social institutions the family, the school, the church, the military, the economy, the polity, and the mass media.
Restricted to majors or non-majors with less than or equal to 45 credits.
KNES288
A Service-Based Approach to Physical Activity Programs
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
This section will be partnered with Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN). The meetings will take place in the SPH 2101 Volleyball Gym on Sundays starting Sunday February 1.
KNES289
Topical Investigations
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: permission of department.
KNES300
Biomechanics of Human Motion
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
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 $75.00 lab fee.
KNES305
Principles & Application of Exercise Rehabilitation
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in BSCI201 and BSCI202; and 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (KNES300, KNES350, KNES360, KNES370, KNES385).
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department; and must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
In-depth analysis of the basic principles of rehabilitation and exercise programming for common injuries encountered in a clinical setting. Basic assessment techniques, ranges of motion, muscular anatomy, rehabilitative protocols, and exercise modalities are a major focus.
KNES305H
Principles & Application of Exercise Rehabilitation
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in BSCI201 and BSCI202; and 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (KNES300, KNES350, KNES360, KNES370, KNES385).
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department; and must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
In-depth analysis of the basic principles of rehabilitation and exercise programming for common injuries encountered in a clinical setting. Basic assessment techniques, ranges of motion, muscular anatomy, rehabilitative protocols, and exercise modalities are a major focus.
Restricted to students who have been admitted in the Kinesiology Honors program.
KNES306
Prosthetics for Limb Amputations
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in BSCI201, BSCI202, and KNES300.
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department; and must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
Introduction to the science of prosthetics and the artificial devices that are designed, developed and fit to replace the missing body part or parts lost through trauma, disease or congenital conditions.
KNES306H
Prosthetics for Limb Amputations
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in BSCI201, BSCI202, and KNES300.
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department; and must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
Introduction to the science of prosthetics and the artificial devices that are designed, developed and fit to replace the missing body part or parts lost through trauma, disease or congenital conditions.
Restricted to students who have been admitted in the Kinesiology Honors program.
KNES320
Physiological Basis of Physical Activity and Human Health
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
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.
KNES332
Exercise Testing & Prescription for Fitness Professionals
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in KNES360.
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department; and must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
Practical applications of exercise physiology and psychology to target fitness instruction for the general adult population Includes discussion of certification standards and professional development as well as evaluation of program safety and current trends.
KNES332H
Exercise Testing & Prescription for Fitness Professionals
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in KNES360.
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department; and must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
Practical applications of exercise physiology and psychology to target fitness instruction for the general adult population Includes discussion of certification standards and professional development as well as evaluation of program safety and current trends.
Restricted to students who have been admitted in the Kinesiology Honors program.
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.
Restricted to KNES majors only.
KNES340
The Foundations of Public Health in Kinesiology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in KNES287; and minimum grade of C- in SPHL100.
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department; and must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
Credit only granted for: KNES340 or KNES400.
Formerly: KNES400.
An investigation of the role of physical activity and inactivity in relation to health and well-being through a public health perspective. Past and current perspectives on health promotion, health education, and social policies and approaches will be examined for various populations.
KNES350
The Psychology of Sports & Exercise
Restriction: Must have earned a minimum of 45 credits.
An exploration of personality factors, including but not limited to motivation, aggression and emotion, as they affect sports participation and motor skill performance.
KNES350H
The Psychology of Sports & Exercise
Restriction: Must have earned a minimum of 45 credits.
An exploration of personality factors, including but not limited to motivation, aggression and emotion, as they affect sports participation and motor skill performance.
Prerequisite: permission of department. Restricted to students who have been admitted in the Kinesiology Honors program.
KNES354
Sports Finance & Business Intelligence
Prerequisite: At least 1 course from the Kinesiology core courses at the 300-level or higher completed with a minimum grade of C-.
Restriction: Must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
Credit only granted for: KNES243 or KNES354.
Formerly: KNES243.
As society has evolved with advances in technology, so have the financial and analytical fundamentals of spectator sports leagues. In this course, students will examine modern business principles in for-profit sports leagues, understand current practices for successful operation and revenue generation, and explore how analytics and emerging categories play a crucial role in an organization's growth and competitiveness in their respective markets. Through their foundational understanding and data analysis, students gain competency in identifying threats to revenue growth and explore emerging categories to offset those threats and further diversify the product offerings to enhance the viability of sports organizations.
KNES355
Sport Management
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
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.
KNES355H
Sport Management
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
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.
KNES360
Physiology of Exercise
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
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 $75.00 lab fee.
KNES370
Motor Development
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Restriction: Must be in a major within SPHL-Kinesiology department.
Motor development across the life span. The developmental sequences of motor skills from birth to old age; neuromaturation of neuromuscular system; analysis of the underlying mechanisms of motor skill development; and correlates of motor development.
KNES385
Motor Control and Learning
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
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.
Students must pay a $75 lab fee.
KNES385H
Motor Control and Learning
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
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.
Prerequisite: permission of department. Restricted to students who have been admitted in the Kinesiology Honors program. Students must pay a $75 lab fee.
KNES389
Topical Investigations
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: permission of instructor and department. This class does NOT fulfill a KNES Options Requirement.
KNES389K
Topical Investigations; Kinesiology Internship
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prerequisite: permission of instructor and department.
KNES401
Zip Code: Prediction of Physical Activity & Health
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in SPHL100.
Restriction: Must have earned a minimum of 75 credits; and must be in a major within, SPHL-Kinesiology department.
An exploration of the relationship and impacts of built and other social environments on health, including physical activity, social equity, gentrification, and many others.
KNES401H
Zip Code: Prediction of Physical Activity & Health
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in SPHL100.
Restriction: Must have earned a minimum of 75 credits; and must be in a major within, SPHL-Kinesiology department.
An exploration of the relationship and impacts of built and other social environments on health, including physical activity, social equity, gentrification, and many others.
KNES402
Biomechanics of Sport
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in KNES300.
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department; and must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
Mechanical determinants influencing sport techniques. A quantitative, scientific basis for sport analysis with emphasis on the application to numerous sport activities. Evaluation and quantification of the filmed performance of athletes.
KNES402H
Biomechanics of Sport
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in KNES300.
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department; and must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
Mechanical determinants influencing sport techniques. A quantitative, scientific basis for sport analysis with emphasis on the application to numerous sport activities. Evaluation and quantification of the filmed performance of athletes.
KNES405
Principles & Techniques of Manual Muscle Testing
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in BSCI201 and BSCI202; and 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from Kinesiology core courses at the 300-level or higher.
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department; and must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
Additional information: This course emphasizes hands-on application of skills. Course participation is critical.
It is critical for sports medicine and sport performance specialists to understand the location and inter-relationships of the structures of the body that impact human movement. Thus, the primary purpose of this course is to facilitate an in-depth, understanding of the muscles of the body. Specifically, students will learn the origins, insertions, primary and secondary functions, as well as nervous innervations of the major muscle groups of the body. In addition, students will develop palpation skills and learn to grade the function of each muscle through manual muscle testing techniques. These skills form the foundation for assessing functional movement as well as performing safe and effective manual therapy techniques. Thus, while the focus of the class will be to develop sound, introductory palpation and manual muscle testing skills, basic principles of functional movement and manual therapy will also be addressed through hands-on application as well as case study.
KNES405H
Principles & Techniques of Manual Muscle Testing
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in BSCI201 and BSCI202; and 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from Kinesiology core courses at the 300-level or higher.
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department; and must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
Additional information: This course emphasizes hands-on application of skills. Course participation is critical.
It is critical for sports medicine and sport performance specialists to understand the location and inter-relationships of the structures of the body that impact human movement. Thus, the primary purpose of this course is to facilitate an in-depth, understanding of the muscles of the body. Specifically, students will learn the origins, insertions, primary and secondary functions, as well as nervous innervations of the major muscle groups of the body. In addition, students will develop palpation skills and learn to grade the function of each muscle through manual muscle testing techniques. These skills form the foundation for assessing functional movement as well as performing safe and effective manual therapy techniques. Thus, while the focus of the class will be to develop sound, introductory palpation and manual muscle testing skills, basic principles of functional movement and manual therapy will also be addressed through hands-on application as well as case study.
KNES411
Black Bodies & Green Space: From 1619 to Today
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in KNES285.
Restriction: Must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
Credit only granted for: HNUH218Y or KNES411.
Formerly: HNUH218Y.
Nature-based physical activity, also known as green exercise, involves engaging in physical activity within natural environments like parks, forests, or other green spaces. But, access or a sense of belonging to these spaces has not and still is not equitable. This experiential course will take a historical look as to why that has been the case...From the enslaved African on antebellum plantations, who used the surrounding uncultivated land as a place of deliverance, healing and route to freedom, to the Central Park bird watcher, whose green space presence was perceived as a threat to White physical safety, we will critically examine how systemic racism shaped the experience, connection, and relationship to nature among Black Americans.
KNES442
Psychology of Exercise and Health
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.
Examines the antecedents and consequences of exerciese behavior. Explores motivation, attitude, control, socialization. Proposes intervention strategies at the individual, organizational and societal levels.
KNES442H
Psychology of Exercise and Health
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.
Examines the antecedents and consequences of exerciese behavior. Explores motivation, attitude, control, socialization. Proposes intervention strategies at the individual, organizational and societal levels.
Prerequisite: permission of department. Restricted to students who have been admitted in the Kinesiology Honors program.
KNES445
Exercise and Brain Health
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.
Examines the evidence for exercise to affect brain function and brain health in children, in adults, and in old age. Covers the adaptations to acute and chronic exercise within brain networks related to emotion, stress reactivity, memory, and executive function, and the effectiveness of physical activity and exercise as treatments for depression, anxiety disorders, and cognitive impairment.
KNES445H
Exercise and Brain Health
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.
Examines the evidence for exercise to affect brain function and brain health in children, in adults, and in old age. Covers the adaptations to acute and chronic exercise within brain networks related to emotion, stress reactivity, memory, and executive function, and the effectiveness of physical activity and exercise as treatments for depression, anxiety disorders, and cognitive impairment.
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.
KNES451H
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.
Prerequisite: permission of department. Restricted to students who have been admitted in the Kinesiology Honors program.
KNES457
Managing Youth Programs: Educational, Fitness and Sport
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in KNES350 and KNES370.
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department; and must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
An examination of the basic functions involved in managing physical education, fitness, and youth sports programs. Focus on leadership skills, organizational management, and techniques for applying learned skills in a variety of organizational settings that serve the nation's youth.
KNES460
Physiology of Aging and the Impact of Physical Activity
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (KNES320, KNES360).
Restriction: Must be in one of the following programs (Kinesiology; Public Health Science); and must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
Biology of the aging process in healthy individuals and those with chronic disease, the effects of acute exercise and exercise training on the physiological decline that occurs in humans, and the role that regular physical activity plays on enhancing the quality of life and activities of daily living in individuals.
KNES460H
Physiology of Aging and the Impact of Physical Activity
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (KNES320, KNES360).
Restriction: Must be in one of the following programs (Kinesiology; Public Health Science); and must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
Biology of the aging process in healthy individuals and those with chronic disease, the effects of acute exercise and exercise training on the physiological decline that occurs in humans, and the role that regular physical activity plays on enhancing the quality of life and activities of daily living in individuals.
KNES465
Physical Activity and Disease Prevention and Treatment
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (KNES320, KNES360).
Restriction: Must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
Critically examines the scientific evidence that supports the use of physical activity to prevent and treat age-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, abnormal lipoprotein-lipid levels, hypertension, obesity, osteoporosis and cancer.
KNES465H
Physical Activity and Disease Prevention and Treatment
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (KNES320, KNES360).
Restriction: Must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
Critically examines the scientific evidence that supports the use of physical activity to prevent and treat age-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, abnormal lipoprotein-lipid levels, hypertension, obesity, osteoporosis and cancer.
KNES477
Honors Thesis
Prerequisite: KNES476.
Corequisite: KNES478.
Restriction: Must be a KNES Honors student; and senior standing.
Advisement will be on the individual basis. Thesis must be defended in the honors seminar.
KNES478
Honors Seminar; Honors Seminar
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
KNES485
Sport and Globalization
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.
Examination of sport culture from a global perspective; focuses on theorizing the similarities and differences between various national sporting cultures.
KNES498
Special Topics in Kinesiology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
This class does NOT fulfill a KNES Options Requirement.
KNES498K
Special Topics in Kinesiology; Evidence-Based Practices in Athletic Health Care
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Must have completed at least 1 course from the 300-level Kinesiology Core courses with a grade of C- or better. Recommended: Completion of KNES282 with grade of C- or better.
In this discussion-style, team-based course kinesiology, public health, and other students are provided with the opportunity to pair with a given sport organization (community partner) in order to assess the health and safety needs of the partner as well as plan, develop, implement and evaluate appropriate evidence-based intervention strategies. Students will work on course projects individually and in teams and ultimately our class will create a comprehensive intervention toolkit, including sport health and safety policies, guidelines, and other resources for the organization's stakeholders. While class time will be allotted for course-related work, meetings with the community partner and/or class peers outside of regular class time is also required.
In this discussion-style, team-based course kinesiology, public health, and other students are provided with the opportunity to pair with a given sport organization (community partner) in order to assess the health and safety needs of the partner as well as plan, develop, implement and evaluate appropriate evidence-based intervention strategies. Students will work on course projects individually and in teams and ultimately our class will create a comprehensive intervention toolkit, including sport health and safety policies, guidelines, and other resources for the organization's stakeholders. While class time will be allotted for course-related work, meetings with the community partner and/or class peers outside of regular class time is also required.
KNES498V
Special Topics in Kinesiology; Clinical Biomechanics: Musculoskeletal Injury
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
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.
KNES602
Physical Activity Program Planning and Evaluation
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Recommended: KNES600.
An in-depth analysis of the planning, implementation, and evaluation of physical activity interventions and programs intended to achieve physical activity and public health goals.
KNES609
Research Issues in Kinesiology
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg
KNES610
Methods and Techniques of Research
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Studies methods and techniques of research used in Kinesiology; an analysis of examples of their use; and practice in their application to problems of interest to the student.
KNES612
Qualitative Research Methods in Physical Cultural Studies
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prepares students to design, prepare, and produce independent research projects in Physical Cultural Studies (PCS). Topics include: the philosophy of PCS through its epistemological, ontological, and axiological bases; the politics of PCS as an interventionist project; and the practice of PCS as critical pedagogy, within research methodologies, and through the ways in which PCS work is analyzed and expressed.
KNES618
Current Readings in Exercise and Applied Physiology
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
KNES619
Current Readings in Physical Cultural Studies
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
KNES645
Exercise and Brain Health
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in KNES350; or students who have taken courses with comparable content may contact the department.
Credit only granted for: KNES645 or KNES689X.
Formerly: KNES689X.
Examines the evidence for exercise to affect brain function and brain health in children, in adults, and in old age. Covers the adaptations to acute and chronic exercise within brain networks related to emotion, stress reactivity, memory, and executive function, and the effectiveness of physical activity and exercise as treatments for depression, anxiety disorders, and cognitive impairment.
KNES662
Psychology of Exercise and Health
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: KNES350; or students who have taken courses with comparable content may contact the department.
Credit only granted for: KNES662 or KNES689O.
Formerly: KNES689O.
Examines the antecedents and consequences of exerciese behavior. Explores motivation, attitude, control, socialization. Proposes intervention strategies at the individual, organizational and societal levels.
KNES689
Special Problems in Kinesiology
Credits:
1 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg
KNES689F
Special Problems in Kinesiology; Psychobiological Foundations of Skilled Motor Performance
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
This course examines the psychological aspects of motor skill learning and performance from a cognitive neuroscience perspective. The focus of the course is on the brain processes underlying superior psychomotor performance and their disruption by mental distress. The basic question addressed in the course is, "What makes a great performer tick?"
KNES711
Professional Development and Grantsmanship
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Restriction: Must be a Doctoral student; and must be in a major in SPHL-School of Public Health.
Credit only granted for: KNES711 or KNES789X.
Formerly: KNES789X.
Enhance continued professional development through an exploration of culture, climate, expectations and mentoring in research I universities. Generate a grant application including the hypothesis, structure, specific aims, background and significance, and submission of a total grant. Grant process and product will be emphasized.
KNES786
Capstone Project in Physical Activity and Public Health
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prerequisite: KNES600, KNES601, and KNES602.
The culminating experience in which the student applies knowledge and skills learned in the MPH program to conduct independent work on a physical activity problem under the supervision of a faculty advisor.
KNES789
Advanced Projects in Kinesiology
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg
KNES789R
Advanced Projects in Kinesiology; Brain Dynamics and EEG: Applications to Cognitive-motor Performance
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Recommended: NACS641 (Introduction to Neuroscience) and any signal processing course (e.g., KNES689D Special Problems in Kinesiology: Physiological Signal Processing). This course covers the theory and practice of electroencephalography, which includes, but not limited to, the basic principles of EEG (synaptic sources, volume conduction, electrodes, recording techniques, etc.), various EEG rhythms that reflect cognitive processing, signal processing, conventional analytic methods such as event-related potentials and spectral analysis as well as computational approaches like source localization and functional connectivity. This course may provide coverage of other electrography such as electrooculography (EOG) electromyography (EMG), and electrocardiography (ECG or EKG).
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:
6
Grad Meth:
S-F
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