Kinesiology (KIN)

This course provides understanding of motor development from early childhood through adulthood. The focus is on the constraints to development and the interaction between the environment, task and learner. The course provides an understanding of the learning processes underlying performance. Emphasis is given to the application in both teaching and coaching settings.

Addresses technological issues related to education and explores a variety of educational technologies available to enhance the instruction of physical and health education. An action plan for the utilization of educational technologies will be developed.

A detailed study that builds upon the undergraduate instructional methods in physical education with developmentally appropriate teaching and management techniques for middle and secondary physical education. An in-depth review of the theoretical framework of the teaching styles and application of such in a practical setting are vital components.

An in-depth examination of current issues and research on teaching and teachers in physical and health education.

This course provides an in depth look into specific areas within the field of adapted physical education and adapted physical activity. This application-based course provides hands-on experiences that will allow students to work with individuals with disabilities in a variety of settings. Graduate students will also be asked to analyze and provide feedback on the instructional behaviors of the undergraduate student instructors.

This course examines the disability categories listed in IDEA and ensures the acquisition of pedagogical content knowledge to implement inclusive and adapted physical education and sport programs. Practicum experience is included.

This course is an advanced study of developmentally appropriate authentic and formal assessment techniques unique to elementary physical education.

This course provides advanced teaching and learning strategies for implementation within an elementary physical education setting. Students will apply the affective, cognitive and psychomotor principles in class management, unit and lesson planning, and instructional techniques. Principles of self-evaluation and reflective teaching are reinforced.

This course explores advanced theory and application of games, dance and gymnastic activities compatible with the developmental characteristics of elementary children and the educational objectives of the elementary school.

This is an advanced course in exercise physiology that examines how physiological systems respond and adapt to exercise performed in challenging environmental conditions (i.e. high altitude, diving, heat, cold and polluted environments).

This course introduces students to learning principles from motor learning, educational theory and sport pedagogy to support athlete skill development. Students will have opportunities to apply the learning principles to their practice plans, reflect on ways to improve practices and engage in micro-coaching to improve athlete learning and performance.

This course equips sport coaches with the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to effectively administer strength and conditioning programs within their coaching environments. Designed for adult learners, the course blends strategic thinking with practical, day-to-day coaching challenges. Learners will explore multifaceted problems of practice such as injury prevention, load management and long-term athlete development, and apply evidence-based solutions in real-world contexts. Through cognitive apprenticeships and applied tasks, coaches will develop a nuanced understanding of strength and conditioning, including how to integrate physical training into sport settings, communicate its value and adapt to athlete needs. The course emphasizes self-directed learning, contextual decision making and tangible takeaways that coaches can immediately apply in their practice.

This course integrates sport psychology theory with practical coaching strategies designed to help athletes strive for peak performance. Emphasizing a whole-athlete approach, coaches learn to incorporate objectives like focusing under pressure, resilience and sustainable motivation to promote competitive success and long-term personal development. Through case studies and reflective practice, coaches will learn to apply psychological principles in real-world coaching contexts.

The impact of physical activity on health will be examined with epidemiological evidence. This course will cover the principles of epidemiology research and review seminal studies that have led to our current understanding of the relationship between physical activity and health. Students will be able to critique current physical activity recommendations and public health initiatives through an understanding of the evolution and limitations of past and present studies.

An advanced course in exercise science that examines aspects of physical activity and exercise as they relate to specific phases of the human lifespan. This course will address the importance of physical activity for children, pregnant women, and older adults and will include an in-depth study of aspects of exercise physiology that are unique to these populations.

This course studies physiological aspects of athletic performance in endurance-based sports. Physiological traits associated with high levels of performance (such as VO2max, lactate threshold, movement economy) will be discussed, with respect to their influence in specific sport settings. Principles of endurance training methods will also be discussed, with specific application to program planning for athletes.

An examination of the physiological, psychological and environmental theories of obesity. Current trends in obesity research are emphasized. Case studies and laboratories are utilized to provide students with practical experience in constructing a weight loss program.

An advanced study that builds upon the undergraduate elementary curriculum course by focusing on the middle and secondary student, curriculum models, and the development of effective and futuristic physical education units and programs that meet the needs of the populations.

The diversity of student populations in schools relates to differences in ability, socioeconomic status, cultural background, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and gender. This is an in-depth study of appropriate teaching methods that celebrate diversity and inclusion. Experiences will serve to diminish fears and the perpetuation of stereotypes, and to allow opportunities to plan and implement activities in which all students are challenged and successful.

An in-depth look at assessing and improving teaching. A systematic approach to improving teaching techniques and assessments of student learning will be discussed and implemented in a practical setting.

This course provides an overview and application of methods for teaching health in the school grades 6-12. Teacher candidates will develop skills in planning, instructional methods, classroom management and reflective teaching. To provide for the application of theory a teaching practicum is incorporated within the course.

This is an advanced course that examines the systematic analyses of selected motor skills and human movements. Students will develop observational skills and techniques to detect and correct errors impacting motor performance for a K-12 learner.

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required for administering and evaluating aspects of physical fitness (e.g., cardiorespiratory, muscular, flexibility, body composition) and quality of life. Additionally, this course prepares students with the knowledge and skills required for developing and implementing a comprehensive and effective exercise prescription, including goal setting and methods to obtain goals.

This course helps students develop expertise in administering and interpreting 12-lead and single-lead electrocardiograms (ECG) at rest and during exercise. The course helps students develop proficiency in various exercise testing protocols, along with a comprehensive understanding of normal and abnormal physiological responses to exercise across diverse clinical conditions (e.g., cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic pathologies).

This course studies the benefits, risks and strategies for exercise testing and programming for persons with respiratory, neuromuscular, skeletal and immunological diseases, as well as psychological disorders. Prevalence, economic ramifications, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, assessment, pharmacology, potential benefits, and risk of exercise and exercise programming strategies are emphasized.

This is an advanced course in exercise physiology that provides an in-depth analysis of the cardiopulmonary system and acute responses to exercise. This course will cover the basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system. Emphasis will be placed on principles of ventilation, diffusion, blood flow, ventilation-perfusion relationships between the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems, gas transport by the blood, mechanics of breathing, and control of ventilation. The course will focus on how these key principles are impacted by acute exercise as well as the adaptations that occur in response to exercise training.

This course is designed to help the student explore and understand in detail the role that the muscular and endocrine systems play in challenging/maintaining homeostasis during physical activity.

This is an advanced course in exercise physiology that examines the acute responses and chronic adaptations of metabolic systems with exercise. This course will examine topics including the biochemistry of energy supply, metabolic responses to exercise and adaptations to training and how various factors (such as nutrition) can influence these responses/adaptations. Emphasis will be placed on the mechanisms underlying metabolic responses/adaptations to exercise and on the metabolic determinants of human physical performance.

Skill in the initiation, conduct and interpretation of research. Laboratory procedures in physical education, recreation, exercise science, and athletics are included as well as historical, philosophical and descriptive methods. Special emphasis is given to laboratory, experimental, field and action research.

Directed reading in designated areas and specialized interests. Investigating, researching and reporting. Course may not be repeated.

This course provides students with a practical experience in a variety of settings, including sports performance, research, cardiac rehabilitation, K-12 school physical and health education setting, physical therapy, exercise testing and prescription, program administration, or other professional responsibilities in wellness/fitness. Specific assignments are based on student needs.

A supervised teaching experience at the middle or high school level in both health and physical education settings. Enables the teacher candidate an opportunity to apply effective teaching techniques and innovative forms of instruction and organization at the secondary level.

Advanced research in kinesiology under the direction of a graduate advisor. Course will be graded on an S/U basis. Course may not be repeated.

Continued preparation in anticipation of the comprehensive examination. Course may be repeated as needed.

This course offers continued study, research and writing in the area of thesis concentration. This course may be repeated as needed.

This course is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.