Kinesiology
Web site at:
http://www.nurse.utep.edu/kin/
1101 N. Campbell, Room 701
(915) 747-7280
3.- Kinesiology (KIN) Courses
For Graduate Students Only
1578 Directed Individual Studies (0-0-1)
Individual investigation of specific topics of interest. May be repeated
for credit. Prerequisites: Instructor approval and program director
approval.
1579 Graduate Research (0-0-1)
Department approved research in special areas of student or faculty
interest. Prerequisites: Instructor approval and program director approval.
2578 Directed Individual Studies (0-0-2)
Individual investigation of specific topics of interest. May be repeated
for credit. Prerequisites: Instructor approval and program director
approval.
2579 Graduate Research (0-0-2)
Department approved research in special areas of student or faculty
interest. Prerequisites: Instructor approval and program director approval.
3561 Biomechanical Basis of Sport (3-0)
Advanced level kinesiological, mechanical, and physiological aspects as a
basis for physical education. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. Course fee
required.
3562 Administration and Supervision of Physical Education Programs (3-0)
The application of administration and supervisory techniques in physical
activity programs.
3563 Sociological Foundations of Physical Activity and Sports (3-0)
Socio-psychological processes, principles, and factors affecting the
behavior of humans in physical activity and sport. Investigation of current
socio-psychological problems with implications for physical education and
athletic coaching.
3564 Advanced Topics in Health and Physical Education (3-0)
Individual problems in the field of health and physical education. May be
repeated for credit.
3565 Programs of Physical Activity (3-0)
Factors affecting the selection of physical activity participation in
various settings and cultural environments.
3569 Physical Activities for Young Children (3-0)
A study of the various physical activities pursued by young children ages
four to eleven along with the contribution made by each to physical
development.
3570 Practicum in Exercise Science (0-0-6)
Assignment to professionals in the field of exercise or therapy in the
community for a minimum of 90 clock hours. A daily log of experience will
be required.
3571 Measurement Techniques in Exercise Physiology (3-0)
Techniques and equipment used in assessing strength, cardiorespiratory
efficiency, and other components of physical fitness. Prerequisite:
Instructor approval. Course fee required.
3572 Advanced Exercise Physiology (3-0)
Advanced study of the physiological adaptations that occur in response to
acute and chronic exercise. Examination of these changes as they affect
training, performance, and health. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Course fee required.
3573 Psychological Foundations of Physical Activity and Sports (3-0)
This course centers upon the mental processes involved during motor skill
acquisition and performance. Major topics include the psychological aspects
of sport performance in novice and elite athletes, from the performer's
viewpoint, as well as how teachers and coaches use the principles of motor
learning concepts to accelerate the progress of their students/athletes.
3574 Measurement Techniques in Biomechanical Analysis (3-0)
An in-depth study of the methods used in the Biomechanics Laboratory.
Topics include techniques related to cinematography, video analysis, force
transducers, data filtering, and collection of human body characteristics.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval. Course fee required.
3576 Neuroscience Applied to Exercise and Sport (3-0)
An advanced course designed to study the normal neurological structure and
function as applied to movement science and recognize the functional
consequences of selected neurological lesions. Prerequisite: Instructor
approval.
3577 Graduate Seminar in Current Issues (3-0)
Discussion and presentation of pertinent and current issues in the areas of
physical education, exercise science, and sport. May not be taken more than
one time.
3578 Directed Individual Studies (0-0-3)
Individual investigation of specific topics of interest. May be repeated
for credit. Prerequisites: Instructor approval and program director
approval.
3579 Graduate Research (0-0-3)
Department approved research in special areas of student or faculty
interest. Prerequisites: Instructor approval and program director approval.
3597 Graduate Projects (0-0-3)
Individual research or development of a project/proposal under the direct
supervision of a graduate faculty member. Requires satisfactory completion
of the course, including a written report and oral presentation.
Prerequisite: Permission of advisor.
3598 Thesis (0-0-3)
Initial work on the thesis. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
3599 Thesis (0-0-3)
Continuous enrollment required while work on the thesis continues.
Prerequisite: KIN 3598.
