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COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

  • Introduction
  • Nursing
  • Allied Health

  • Dr. Patricia Castiglia, Dean
    Dr. Gail Ackall, Associate Dean
    Connie Gamboa, Assistant Dean

    1101 N. Campbell
    Phone: (915) 747-7280
    Fax: (915) 747-7207
    E-mail: soah@utep.edu



    School of Allied Health

    1. Department Information
    2. Program in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
    3. Program in Health Science
    4. Program in Kinesiology and Sports Studies
    5. Program in Occupational Therapy
    6. Program in Pharmacy
    7. Program in Physical Therapy
    8. Program in Speech-Language Pathology
    9. Clinical Laboratory Science (CLSC) Courses
    10. Health Siences (HSCI) Courses
    11. Kinesiology (KIN) Courses
    12. Physical Education Activity (PE) Courses
    13. Occupational Therapy (OT) Courses
    14. Speech - Language Phatology (SPLP) Courses


    Kinesiology (KIN) Courses

    1303 Foundations of Kinesiology (3-0)
    Historical and philosophical aspects of kinesiology and sports. Orientation to programs in public and private settings.

    2233 Weight Control (2-0)
    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.

    2240 Aquatics I Lifeguarding (1-2)
    The program will introduce the student to Lifeguarding techniques, emergency water safety, and first aid techniques.

    2316 Athletic Training Practicum I (0-0-15)
    Supervised experience in athletic training. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

    2332 Motor Learning and Control (3-0)
    A study of principles that govern the control and the learning of movements. Topics include control of coordinated movement, stages of learning, augmented feedback, practice conditions, and individual differences. PSYC 2310 recommended.

    2341 Aquatics II Water Safety Instruction (2-2)
    The program will introduce the student to basic swimming techniques used for instruction, basic and emergency water safety. Prerequisite: KIN 2240.

    2342 Spanish Dance (2-2)
    Provides information on the origins, traditions, music, and choreographic styles relating to the dances of Spain and Spanish America.

    3201 Racquet Sports - Analysis and Development (1-2)
    Analysis and evaluation of stroke techniques and strategies. Topics include equipment, facilities, drills, rules, and risk management. Physical Education Course fee required.

    3202 Developmental Gymnastics - Analysis and Development (1-2)
    Analysis, review, and development of skills in theory and practice. Restricted to majors: KIN and BIS. Prerequisite: KIN 2332. KIN 2332 may be taken concurrently with KIN 3202. Physical Education Course fee required.

    3203 Track and Field - Analysis and Development (1-2)
    Analysis, review, and development of skills in theory and practice. Prerequisite: KIN 2332. KIN 2332 may be taken concurrently with KIN 3203. Physical Education Course fee required.

    3204 Dance - Analysis and Development (1-2)
    Analysis, review, and development of skills in theory and practice. Prerequisite: KIN 2332. KIN 2332 may be taken concurrently with KIN 3204. Physical Education Course fee required.

    3205 Basketball - Analysis and Development (1-2)
    Analysis, review, and development of skills in theory and practice. Prerequisite: KIN 2332. KIN 2332 may be taken concurrently with KIN 3205. Physical Education Course fee required.

    3206 Football - Analysis and Development (1-2)
    Analysis, review, and development of skills in theory and practice. Restricted to majors: KIN and BIS. Prerequisite: KIN 2332. KIN 2332 may be taken concurrently with KIN 3206. Physical Education Course fee required.

    3207 Aquatics - Analysis and Development (1-2)
    Analysis, review, and development of skills in theory and practice. Restricted to majors: KIN and BIS. Prerequisite: KIN 2332. KIN 2332 may be taken concurrently with KIN 3207. Physical Education Course fee required.

    3209 Soccer - Analysis and Development (1-2)
    Analysis, review, and development of skills in theory and practice. Restricted to majors: KIN and BIS. Prerequisite: KIN 2332. KIN 2332 may be taken concurrently with KIN 3209. Physical Education Course fee required.

    3210 Baseball and Softball - Analysis and Development (1-2)
    Analysis, review, and development of skills in theory and practice. Restricted to majors: KIN and BIS. Prerequisite: KIN 2332. KIN 2332 may be taken concurrently with KIN 3210. Physical Education Course fee required.

    3211 Volleyball - Analysis and Development (1-2)
    Analysis, review, and development of skills in theory and practice. Restricted to majors: KIN and BIS. Prerequisite: KIN 2332. KIN 2332 may be taken concurrently with KIN 3211. Physical Education Course fee required.

    3313 Statistics and Measurement in Kinesiology (3-0)
    Measurement and evaluation of physical attributes and performance. Prerequisites: MATH 1320, MATH 1409, or MATH 1508, and a computer application course.

    3316 Athletic Training Practicum II (0-0-15)
    Supervised experience in athletic training. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

    3318 Growth, Maturation, Health, Motor Behavior, and
         Movement Experiences in Early Childhood (3-0)
    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.

    3331 Anatomical Kinesiology (3-0)
    A study of the science of human movement with special consideration given to anatomical and neuromuscular contributions. Prerequisite: BIOL 2311.

    4207 Therapeutic Exercise (2-0)
    The study of anatomically and physiologically-based human movement to effect neuromuscular response in improving motor and systemic function.

    4222 Outdoor Education and Survival Skills (2-0)
    Development of proficiency in basic outdoor education and survival skills, with emphasis on safety and appreciation of the natural environment. Arranged field trips are required. Physical Education Course fee required.

    4309 Sports Activity Injuries, Training, and Emergency Care (3-0)
    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.

    4310 Selected Topics in Kinesiology (0-0-3)
    Study of selected topics not included in the regular curricular offerings in kinesiology. Prerequisite: Department approval.

    4311 Administration of Physical Education Programs (3-0)
    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.

    4312 Exercise Physiology (2-2)
    Study of the physiological adaptations the body makes to exercise stress, the principles of strength development, and muscular and cardiorespiratory endurance development. Prerequisites: BIOL 2311-BIOL 2111 and BIOL 2313-BIOL 2113. Physical Education Course fee required.

    4313 Biomechanics (2-2)
    The study of biomechanics of human movement with concepts for coaching, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and the enhancement of human performance. Prerequisites: MATH 1320 (or equivalent) and KIN 3331. Fees required.

    4314 Special Populations: Characteristics and Motor Behavior (3-0)
    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.

    4315 Advanced Athletic Training (3-0)
    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 of the implications of genders differences for conditioning and injury management. Prerequisites: BIOL 2311, BIOL 2111, BIOL 2313, BIOL 2113, and KIN 4309. Athletic Training fee required.

    4316 Athletic Training Practicum III (0-0-15)
    Supervised experience in athletic training. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

    4319 Teaching Elementary School Physical Education (3-0)
    Curriculum planning, materials selection and evaluation, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), class management, and teaching-learning process for elementary physical education teachers. Prerequisite: KIN 2332. Field experience required. Physical Education Course fee required.

    4321 Teaching Secondary School Physical Education (3-0)
    Curriculum planning, materials selection and evaluation, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), class management, and teaching-learning process for secondary physical education teachers. Prerequisite: KIN 2332. Field experience required. Physical Education Course fee required.

    4323 Current Issues in Biomechanics (3-0)
    Analysis of current issues related to the biomechanics of sport, ergonomics, and rehabilitation. Prerequisite: KIN 4313 or department approval. Course fee required.

    4325 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 and Kinesiology major, or department approval.

    4330 Fitness Programs and Appraisal (2-3)
    Programs to enhance physical fitness, methods of fitness assessment, and individualized exercise prescription methods are covered. Prerequisite: KIN 4312. KIN 4312 may be taken concurrently with KIN 4330.

    4332 Advanced Motor Learning and Control (3-0)
    Analysis of traditional and contemporary theories of motor learning and control, including psychological and neurological factors that influence acquisition, retention, and transfer of human motor skills. Prerequisite: KIN 2332 or department approval. Course fee required.

    4334 Coronary Intervention Programs (3-0)
    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 4312 or instructor approval. Course fee required.

    4350 Internship (0-15)
    Supervised, participatory experience in a commercial sport or exercise-related setting. Minimum of 15 hours per week for a total of 225 hours. Prerequisites: Senior standing and department approval.

    4390 Independent Study (0-0-3)
    Individual directed study in an area of special interest. Prerequisite: Department approval.

    4650 Internship in Sports Management (0-0-30)
    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 4325, completion of business administration minor, senior status, and department approval.

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