3103 Foundations, History, Philosophy of Kinesiology and Sports (3-0)

Historical and philosophical aspects of kinesiology and sports. Orientation to programs in public and private settings.

Weight regulating mechanisms, effects of diet and exercise, energy conservation, the setpoint, other theories of weight management, and methods of body composition assessment will be covered.

The program will introduce the student to Lifeguarding techniques, emergency water safety, and first aid techniques.

Supervised experience in athletic training. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

A study of the psychological basis of human performance. Topics include motor skills learning and acquisition, motivation and arousal, modeling, effective behavioral coaching, and social-psychological aspects of sports performance. PSYC 3210 recommended.

The program will introduce the student to basic swimming techniques used for instruction, basic and emergency water safety. Prerequisite: KIN 2240.

Provides information on the origins, traditions, music, and choreographic styles relating to the dances of Spain and Spanish America.

Analysis and evaluation of stroke techniques and strategies. Topics include equipment, facilities, drills, rules, and risk management. Physical Education Course fee required.

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2302 Developmental Gymnastics - Motor Skill Analysis and Development (1-2)

Analysis review and development of skills in theory and practice. Prerequisite: KIN 3232. KIN 3232 may be taken concurrently with KIN 2302. Physical Education Course fee required.

Analysis, review, and development of skills in theory and practice. Prerequisite: KIN 3232 may be taken concurrently with KIN 2303. Physical Education Course fee required.

Analysis, review, and development of skills in theory and practice. Prerequisite: KIN 3232. KIN 3232 may be taken concurrently with KIN 2304. Physical Education Course fee required.

Analysis, review, and development of skills in theory and practice. Prerequisite: KIN 3232. KIN 3232 may be taken concurrently with KIN 2305. Physical Education Course fee required.

Analysis, review, and development of skills in theory and practice. Prerequisite: KIN 3232. KIN 3232 may be taken concurrently with KIN 2306. Physical Education Course fee required.

Analysis, review, and development of skills in theory and practice. Prerequisite: KIN 3232. KIN 3232 may be taken concurrently with KIN 2307. Physical Education Course fee required.

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2309 Soccer - Motor Skill Analysis and Development (1-2)

Analysis, review, and development of skills in theory and practice. Prerequisite: KIN 3232. KIN 3232 may be taken concurrently with KIN 2309. Physical Education Course fee required.

Analysis, review, and development of skills in theory and practice. Prerequisite: KIN 3232. KIN 3232 may be taken concurrently with KIN 2310. Physical Education Course fee required.

Analysis, review, and development of skills in theory and practice. Prerequisite: KIN 3232. KIN 3232 may be taken concurrently with KIN 2311. Physical Education Course fee required.

Measurement and evaluation of physical attributes and performance. Prerequisite: MATH 3120 or MATH 4109; computer application course.

Supervised experience in athletic training. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Physical growth, maturation, and motor development occurring in early childhood; principles of and activities for motor skill development; components of health related fitness for life; health needs of young children. Physical Education Course fee required.

Identification of the diverse growth, maturation, and motor behaviors in middle childhood, their life span health-related fitness activities, and motor skill development.

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3331 Anatomical Kinesiology (3-0)

A study of the science of human movement with special consideration given to anatomical and neuromuscular contributions. Prerequisite: BIOL 3211.

The study of anatomically and physiologically-based human movement to effect neuromuscular response in improving motor and systemic function.

Basic activities and socioeconomic determinants of recreational needs and practices. Emphasis on outdoor skills, intramural sports programs, and recreation centers. Physical Education Course fee required.

Recognition and prevention of injuries in sports activities as well as emergency care procedures/provisions for common physical education and playground injuries. Prerequisite: Senior standing or department approval. Athletic Training fee required.

Independent studies in kinesiology and sports. Prerequisites: Senior standing and department approval.

Organization and administration of kinesiology and sports programs including leadership styles, administration of personnel (including evaluation), facilities management, finance, purchasing, public relations, risk management, and legal issues.

Study of the physiological adaptations the body makes to exercise stress, the principles of strength development, and muscular and cardiorespiratory endurance development. Prerequisites: BIOL 3211-BIOL 1211 and BIOL 3213-BIOL 1213. Physical Education Course fee required.

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3413 Biomechanics (2-2)

The study of biomechanics of human movement with concepts for coaching, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and the enhancement of human performance. Prerequisite: MATH 3120 (or equivalent) and KIN 3331. Fees required.

Development of an understanding of atypical persons and programs of sports and physical activity adapted to their needs. The nature of physical, mental, emotional, and social disabilities will be discussed with application of corrective, developmental, and remedial physical activities in various social settings. Practical laboratory experiences will be provided.

Provides opportunities for the development of competence in the uses of common techniques for both the prevention and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Students will be provided opportunities to demonstrate an understanding of bone and soft tissue injury management and an understanding of the differences between female and male athletes, and their implications for conditioning and injury management. Prerequisites: BIOL 3211, BIOL 1211, BIOL 3213, BIOL 1213, and KIN 3409. Athletic Training fee required.

Supervised experience in athletic training. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Curriculum planning, materials selection and evaluation, Texas essential elements, class management, and teaching-learning process for elementary physical education teachers. Field experience required. Physical Education Course fee required.

Curriculum planning materials selection and evaluation, Texas essential elements, class management, and teaching-learning process for secondary physical education teachers. Field experience required. Physical Education Course fee required.

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3425 Sports Management (3-0)

An introductory course in the theory of administrative thought and its implications for sports management. Broad area of administrative development, structure and functions of organizations, managerial styles, staff relationships, and adaptations of organization, functions, and administration of sports organizations will be considered. Prerequisites: Junior status, kinesiology major, or department approval.

Programs to enhance physical fitness, methods of fitness assessment, and individualized exercise prescription methods are covered. Prerequisite: KIN 3412. KIN 3412 may be taken concurrently with KIN 3430.

The anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, cardiovascular disease, electrophysiology, exercise tolerance testing, ECG interpretation, risk factor analysis, prevention programs, and cardiac rehabilitation programs will be discussed. Prerequisite: KIN 3412 or instructor approval. Course fee required.

Individual directed study in an area of special interest. Prerequisite: Department approval.

A one semester supervised, participatory experience in which the principles and theories of sports management are applied to a sports agency. Minimum 30 hours per week in an agency for a total of 450 hours. Prerequisites: KIN 3425, completion of business administration minor, senior status, and department approval.

Minimum of fifteen weeks all-day of student teaching, plus fifteen hours of seminar. Special admission requirements for student teaching. Prerequisite: All other professional studies (minor) courses.

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