Kinesiology

Description

Gain a strong foundation of knowledge in the different aspects of human movement. Understand physiological, neural, mechanical and psychological factors of the science of exercise and physical activity.

The concentration in kinesiology introduces students to the concepts, theories, research and careers related to the four major subdisciplines of kinesiology:

• biomechanics
• exercise and health psychology
• exercise physiology
• motor behavior

Students in the concentration select one of these four subdisciplines as the area of emphasis for the concentration's upper-division requirements.

Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours including 12 of upper division hours for this concentration.
• All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
• Students will begin by taking KIN 101 Introduction to Kinesiology and KIN 290 Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice. After this students will select a track in one of the four subdisciplines.
• All track courses must come from a single track. Depending upon track selection, additional prerequisites may be required to complete concentration.

Required Core Courses for all Tracks - 6 credit hours

KIN 101 Introduction to Kinesiology (3)

KIN 290 Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice (3)

In addition to the core requirements above, students must select a track in one of the 4 subdisciplines below. All elective track courses must come from the same track as the chosen required track course.

-Biomechanics Track
-Exercise/Health Psychology Track
-Exercise Physiology Track
-Motor Behavior Track

Biomechanics Track 

- Biomechanics Required Course - 3 credit hours

KIN 335 Biomechanics (3)

- Biomechanics Track Elective Courses (choose three courses) - 9 credit hours

KIN 334 Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3)

KIN 412 Biomechanics of the Skeletal System (3)

KIN 415 Theory of Corrective Exercise (3)

KIN 416: Low Back Pain: Muscles and Movement (3)

KIN 418 Experimental Neuromechanics (3)

 

Exercise Physiology Track

- Exercise Physiology Track Required Course - 3 credit hours

KIN 340 Physiology of Exercise (3)

- Exercise Physiology Track Elective Courses (choose three courses) - 9 credit hours

KIN 334 Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3)

KIN 440 Exercise Biochemistry (3)

KIN 441 Physiology of Women in Sport (3)

KIN 442 Fuel Metabolism (3)

KIN 443 Exercise Endocrinology (3)

KIN 444 Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise Training (3)

KIN 447 ECG Interpretation (3)

KIN 460 Theory of Strength Training (3)

KIN 465 Muscle Physiology (3)

KIN 466 Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology (3)

 

Exercise/Health Psychology Track

-Exercise/Health Psychology Track Required Course - 3 credit hours

KIN 352 Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Activity (3)

-Exercise/Health Psychology Track Elective Courses (choose three courses) - 9 credit hours

KIN 334 Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3)

KIN 348 Psychological Skills for Optimal Performance (3)

KIN 450 Biopsychosocial Perspectives on Physical Activity and Health (3)

KIN 452 Exercise Psychology (3)

KIN 454 Motivational Theory in Exercise and Health (3)

 

Motor Behavior Track

-Motor Behavior Track Required Course - 3 credit hours

KIN 345 Motor and Developmental Learning (3)

-Motor Behavior Track Elective Courses (choose three courses) - 9 credit hours

KIN 334 Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3)

KIN 422 Motor Control in Special Populations (3)

KIN 424 Neural Aspects of Movement and Rehabilitation (3)

 

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this concentration.