The following courses are designed for the major in Kinesiology and related disciplines as designated in the various curricular programs. They are pedagogically oriented and do not fulfill the Health Sciences and Physical Education (GPE) component of General Education.
KINES 400
Adapted Physical Education (3) Basic concepts of planning and conducting physical education programs for children with physical, sensory, and/or intellectual impairments.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite:
KINES 202
KINES 403
Emergency Medical Technology (4) Theoretical and practical aspects of emergency medical techniques as applied in the pre-hospital environment.
Effective: Spring 1998
Prerequisite:
KINES 303 and/or current advanced first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification
KINES 404
Emergency Medical Technology Instructor (2) Educational concepts and skills necessary to present instruction in emergency care; lesson planning, methods of instruction, and evaluation techniques.
Effective: Summer 1997
Prerequisite:
KINES 403 with current Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Technician certification
KINES 410
Physical Growth and Motor Development (3) Study of biologically programmed growth processes and environmental influences leading to attained adult form and biomechanical function.
Effective: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
KINES 180
KINES 411
Introduction to Musculoskeletal Injury and Rehabilitation (3) This course is designed to provide an overview of common musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation for pre-allied health and fitness professionals.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
KINES 202
KINES 420
Psychosocial Dimensions of Physical Activity (3) Discussion of theoretical and empirical findings, structuring a frame of reference for exploring man's involvement in physical activity.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
KINES 321 or 3 credits in psychology or sociology
KINES 421
Exercise Psychology (3) Psychological antecedents and consequences of physical activity behaviors.
Effective: Spring 2008 Ending: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
KINES 321 orPSYCH 100
KINES 421
Exercise Psychology (3) Psychological antecedents and consequences of physical activity behaviors.
Effective: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
KINES 321 andPSYCH 100
KINES 422
Physical Activity Interventions (3) Principles of designing, planning, and implementing theory- and evidence- based physical activity interventions.
Effective: Spring 2008 Ending: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
KINES 321 orPSYCH 100
KINES 422
Physical Activity Interventions (3) Principles of designing, planning, and implementing theory- and evidence- based physical activity interventions.
Effective: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
KINES 321 andPSYCH 100
KINES 423
Psychology of Sports Injuries (3) Psychological causes and consequences of sports related injuries in athletes.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
KINES 321
KINES 424
(US)
(WMNST 424)
Women and Sport (3) An interdisciplinary approach to contemporary issues related to women and sport from historical, physiological, psychological, and sociological perspectives.
Effective: Spring 2013
Prerequisite:
PSYCH 100, PSYCH 231, PSYCH 479, SOC 001 orWMNST 100
KINES 425W
Physical Activity in Diverse Populations (3) An examination of the social, cultural, political, and environmental influences on health and physical activity promotion among diverse populations.
Effective: Summer 2013
Prerequisite:
KINES 321
KINES 427
(HD FS 427)
Developmental Sport & Exercise Psychology (3) Developmental changes in the antecedents and consequences of physical activity across the lifespan.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
PSYCH 100 andKINES 321 orHD FS 129 orPSYCH 212
KINES 428
Motivation and Emotion in Movement (3) Theories of motivational and emotional processes and their applications in movement settings.
Effective: Spring 2008 Ending: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
KINES 321 orPSYCH 100
KINES 428
Motivation and Emotion in Movement (3) Theories of motivational and emotional processes and their applications in movement settings.
Effective: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
KINES 321 andPSYCH 100
KINES 429
Psychology of Sport Performance (3) Psychological theories of talent development and performance enhancement in sport.
Effective: Spring 2008 Ending: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
KINES 321 orPSYCH 100
KINES 429
Psychology of Sport Performance (3) Psychological theories of talent development and performance enhancement in sport.
Effective: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
KINES 321 andPSYCH 100
KINES 434
Rehabilitation of Injuries to the Lower Extremities (3) Theoretical foundation and laboratory experience in manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercises for the lower extremities.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
KINES 334
Concurrent:
KINES 335
KINES 395F
KINES 435
Rehabilitation of Injuries to the Trunk and Upper Extremities (3) Theoretical foundation and laboratory experience in manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercises for the trunk and upper extremities.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
KINES 434
Concurrent:
KINES 336
KINES 435
KINES 395G
KINES 436
Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training (4) Lecture and laboratory course exploring physiological principles and clinical evidence to the use of therapeutic modalities in athletic training.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
KINES 434
Concurrent:
KINES 336
KINES 435
;
KINES 395G
KINES 438W
Administration and Issues in Athletic Training (3) Theoretical and practical aspects for management of an Athletic Training professional practice and identifying contemporary issues related to the profession.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
KINES 436
Concurrent:
KINES 395I
KINES 439W
Ethics in Sport and Sport Management (3) Analysis of moral dilemmas in sport and sport management utilizing the tools of ethics.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
KINES 345 or 3 credits in humanities
KINES 440
Philosophy and Sport (3) An examination of human nature from the perspective of our participation in sport.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
KINES 345 or 3 credits in philosophy
KINES 441
(US)
(AM ST 441)
History of Sport in American Society (3) Background, establishment, and growth of sport in America from colonial times to the present.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
KINES 141 or 3 credits of United States history
KINES 442
(IL)
(CAMS 442)
Sport in Ancient Greece and Rome (3) An examination of the continuity of sport in ancient Greek and Roman societies.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
CAMS 025, CAMS 033, CAMS 140, CAMS 150, CAMS 100, CAMS 101 orKINES 141
KINES 443
(IL)
The Modern Olympic Games (3) An analysis of the modern Olympic Games from their inception through the current festival.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
KINES 141 or 3 credits of history or philosophy
KINES 444
(US)
History of Athletics in Higher Education (3) Origin and development of athletics in American higher education from colonial times to the present.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
KINES 141 or 3 credits of American history
KINES 445
Alcohol and Drug Education (3) Principles of integration and coordination of alcohol and drug education programs for health education and other health related professions.
Effective: Spring 1998
Prerequisite:
9 credits of health science and/or psychology
KINES 446
(IL)
History of Sport in the Modern World (3) History of sport in modern world, ca. A.D. 1500 to present; concentrates on role of sport in societies outside United States.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
KINES 141 or 3 credits of non-United States history
KINES 447W
Representing Sport in Popular Film (3) Critical, contextual, and theoretical analyses of sport films focusing on popular narratives of social inequalities.
Effective: Spring 2013
Prerequisite:
KINES 141, KINES 345
KINES 448
Coping with Life After Sport (1) Psychosocial concerns affecting student-athletes as they enter the transition period following sport disengagement, focusing on coping interventions.
Effective: Summer 2002
Prerequisite:
seventh-semester standing or higher; major or minor in Kinesiology or intercollegiate sport participation
KINES 452
Applied Cardiovascular Physiology (3) In-depth study of cardiovascular regulation during postural, environmental, and exercise stress.
Effective: Spring 2010
Prerequisite:
KINES 350
KINES 453
Environmental Physiology (3) This course examines physiological function of humans at rest and during prolonged or maximal exercise in conjunction with environment stress (heat, cold, altitude, hyperbaria).
Effective: Spring 2013
Prerequisite:
KINES 350
KINES 454
Women's Health and Exercise Across the Lifespan (3) In-depth study of the physiological role of exercise in modulating the health of girls and women during different phases of the lifespan.
Effective: Summer 2010
Prerequisite:
KINES 350
KINES 456
Physical Fitness Appraisal (4) The basic components of physical fitness, how it can be measured, and how it can be developed.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite:
or concurrent:KINES 350 3 credits in statistics
KINES 457
Exercise Prescription and Case Studies (3) Principles of exercise prescription; application of fitness appraisal based on current practices using evaluation and discussion of case studies.
Effective: Spring 2002
Prerequisite:
KINES 350, KINES 456
KINES 460
Movement Disorders (3) Major peripheral and central movement disorders and methods of their treatment.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
KINES 360, KINES 384
KINES 461W
Preparation for Research Project (2) Planning and preparation for research project.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
KINES 180, KINES 260, STAT 200, KINES 321, KINES 345, KINES 350, KINES 360, KINES 384
KINES 462W
Research Project (2) Completion of research topic.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
KINES 461W
KINES 463
Acquisition of Motor Skills (3) Examination of principles of motor learning; the application of strategic factors such as: practice types, schedules, augmented information, and motivation.
Effective: Summer 2000
Prerequisite:
KINES 360
KINES 464
Children's Physical Education Curriculum and Practicum (3) Curriculum for elementary school physical education emphasizing the skill theme approach.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
KINES 362, KINES 364, KINES 366
KINES 465
Neurobiology of Sensorimotor Stroke Rehabilitation (3) This course is designed to expose students to the recent topics in motor stroke rehabilitation research through literature.
Effective: Spring 2011
Prerequisite:
KINES 360, KINES 384
KINES 466
Assessment and Evaluation in Physical Education and Health Education (2) Explores measurement as an important and distinct component in a variety of physical education and health education contexts.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
KINES 362, KINES 364, KINES 366
KINES 468
Health Instruction in the School--Content and Method (3) Methods, materials, and units of instruction.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
KINES 362, KINES 364 andKINES 366
KINES 469W
Curriculum Development in Health and Physical Education (3) The content and process of K-12 school health and physical education curriculum development for public school students.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
KINES 362, KINES 364, KINES 366
KINES 481W
Scientific Basis of Exercise for Older Adults (3) Study of age-associated physical changes and the effects of exercise on the aging process.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
KINES 350
KINES 483
Motor Patterns of Children (3) Development of motor patterns. Fundamentals of movement, basic motor skills, and adaptation of the body to external forces.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite:
KINES 202
KINES 484
Advanced Biomechanics (3) The use of advanced biomechanics to provide an in-depth understanding of the principles which underpin human movement.
Effective: Spring 1999
Prerequisite:
KINES 384
KINES 485
Science of Training Athletes (3) Application of scientific data knowledge to analyze sport training.
Effective: Fall 1996
Prerequisite:
KINES 350, KINES 384
KINES 486
Legal Issues in Sport (3) Contemporary legal issues in sport and their implications for sport managers.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite:
seventh-semester standing
KINES 488
Mechanics of Locomotion (3) This course examines the forces and motions characteristic of locomotion, with emphasis on walking, the most common human activity.
Effective: Summer 2002
Prerequisite:
KINES 384 or previous coursework in biomechanics (or mechanics) and musculoskeletal anatomy
KINES 492W
Programming for Business and Agencies (3) Fundamentals of program development applied to corporate and private physical fitness businesses.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
KINES 395B
KINES 493
Principles and Ethics of Coaching (3) Integration of the practical and theoretical knowledge necessary for effective coaching through classroom and field experiences.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
KINES 180 orKINES 366
KINES 494H
Senior Honors Thesis (1-6) Independent study directed by a faculty supervisor that culminates in the production of a thesis.
Effective: Summer 2008
Prerequisite:
Approval of honors thesis advisor
KINES 495A
Practicum in Student Teaching (12) Supervised teaching of health and physical education in K-12 public schools with seminars focused on transition from student to professional.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
A grade of C or higher in all required courses in the Teacher Preparation Option
KINES 495B
Field and/or Research Practicum in Kinesiology (6) Participation under supervision in a field or research practicum.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
KINES 395B seventh-semester standing 9 credits of 400-level KINES courses 2.00 cumulative GPA
KINES 495C
Exercise Science Practicum (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Participation under supervision in a health and fitness setting.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
KINES 141, KINES 180, KINES 200, KINES 202 and fifth semester standing
KINES 495D
Expanded Field and/or Research Practicum in Kinesiology (1-6) Additional participation under supervision in a field or research practicum.
Effective: Spring 2006
Concurrent:
KINES 495B
KINES 495F
Field Practicum in Athletic Training (3) Participation under supervision in a field practicum.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite:
KINES 395I
KINES 496
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 1996
KINES 496A
Independent Study Athletic Training (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
KINES 496A
Independent Study Athletic Training (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 496A
Independent Study Athletic Training (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
KINES 496B
Independent Study Biomechanics (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
KINES 496B
Independent Study Biomechanics (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 496B
Independent Study Biomechanics (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
KINES 496C
Independent Study Exercise Physiology (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
KINES 496C
Independent Study Exercixe Physiology (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 496C
Independent Study Exercise Physiology (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
KINES 496D
Independent Study History and Philosophy of Sport (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
KINES 496D
Independent Study History and Philosophy of Sport (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 496D
Independent Study History and Philosophy of Sport (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
KINES 496E
Independent Study Teaching and Coaching (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
KINES 496E
Independent Study Motor Control (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 496E
Independent Study Motor Control (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
KINES 496F
Independent Study Psychology of Movement and Sport (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
KINES 496F
Independent Study Psychology of Movement and Sport (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 496F
Independent Study Psychology of Movement and Sport (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
KINES 496G
Independent Study Teaching and Coaching (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
KINES 496G
Independent Study Teaching and Coaching (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 496G
Independent Study Teaching and/or Coaching (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
KINES 496H
Kinesiology Honors Independent Study (1-9 per semester/maximum of 18) For non-thesis independent study/research by Schreyer Honors College scholars.
Effective: Summer 2013
KINES 496K
Independent Study Applied Kinesiology (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
KINES 496K
Independent Study Applied Kinesiology (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 496K
Independent Study Applied Kinesiology (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
KINES 497
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 1996
KINES 497A
Advanced Anatomy (3) This course is designed to provide students with an established anatomy background (i.e. completed KINES 202) or an equivalent course or served as a teaching assistant in an anatomy course lab) the basic concepts and applications of human cadaver dissection. The content of the course will be divided into the following three units: 1) Proper dissection techniques, dissection tools, preparation and preservation of a human cadaver, biohazard and safety measures related to human cadaver dissection and waste removal. 2) Lower extremity cadaver dissection including skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, bone, and neurovascular structures 3) Upper extremity cadaver dissection including skin, subcultaneous tissue, muslce, bone, and neurovascular structures.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
Prerequisite:
KINES 202
KINES 497A
Genetics and Human Performance (3) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 497A
Application of Math to Movement Science (3) This course is to introduce you to the following: How mathematics can be used to provide insight into the movement sciences; and how various mathematical techniques can be used to analyze data from the human movement sciences.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
KINES 384 andMATH 026
KINES 497B
Exercise is Medicine (3) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
KINES 350
KINES 497B
Exercise Medicine (3) Reviews the scientific evidence underlying the need for and effectivness of exercise/physical acticity in preventing, treating/managing several of today's most prevalent chroniec diseases.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
KINES 350
KINES 497C
Physical Activity in Diverse Populations (3) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
Prerequisite:
KINES 321
KINES 497C
Physical Activity in Diverse Populations (3) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
KINES 321
KINES 497C
Physical Activity in Diverse Populations (3) An examination of the social, cultural, political, and environmental influences on health and physical activity promotion among diverse populations. Includes examination of issues related to race, ethnicity, geography, income status, and other social factors across the lifespan for promoting physical activity through public health strategies. This is a writing intensive class.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
KINES 321
KINES 497D
High School Athletics - Administration and Coaching (3) Examination and full disclosure of the role and responsibilites of the interscholastic athletic director.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
KINES 497D
Special Topics in Kinesiology (3) This course is designed as a capstone exerience in junior and senior kinesiology majors who have completed most of their core kinesiology coursework. Students in this course will apply knwoledge gained in earlier courses to analyze and draw conclusions about challenging and sometimes controversial topics related to the study of human movement.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
6th semester (or higher) standing permission of program
KINES 497E
Sport Management (3) Study of contemporary sport management issues.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
KINES 497E
Ergogenic Aids (3) Students will describe and evaluate the evidence base for agents and practices used to improve aerobic power, strength, body composition, metabolism and thermoregulation as they relate to exercise and physical activity.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
KINES 345, KINES 350 andBIOL 141
KINES 497F
Physical Activity and Public Health (3) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
KINES 321
KINES 497F
Physical Activity and Public Health (3) An examination of the role of physical activity in public health. Includes introduction to basic epidemiology, measurement, dose-response relationships, chronic disease prevention, and population level strategies for promoting physical activity in communities through policy and environmental strategies.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
KINES 321
KINES 497G
Motor Control (3) Within this course, the students will get an in-depth knowledge of the mechanisms underlying the neural control and coordination of voluntary movements. The course will include lectures on the history of movement studes, classical research, and main current theories in the field of motor control. These will include theories based on ideas of motor programming and internal models, control wtih muscle activation patterns, equilitrium-point control, optimization dynamics systems, and theory synergies.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
Prerequisite:
KINES 360
KINES 498
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 1996
KINES 498A
EMS Assistant Instructor (1) This course is designed to prepare students to assist in teaching practical sessions of an EMS course. Students should understand that experience is desirable when teaching EMS students. No amount of book knowledge can replace real life experience in the EMS setting.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 498B
EMS Teaching Practicum (1-2) This course is intended to allow the student to experience of a precepted teaching challenge in EMS training programs. The student will experience the rewards of planning, preparing, demonstrating and evaluating the knowledge, skills and aptitudes learned in the EMS Assistant Instructor or EMT Instructor Course. Upon completion the student should be able to teach any of the curriculum packages in which they are clincially competent.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 498C
Introduction to Ambulance Operations (1) This course is designed to train volunteer members of the University Ambulance Service (UAS) in the policies, procedures, and protocols of UAS, EMS Department, Seven Mountains EMS Council, and the Centre County Emergency Communications Centre as they apply to the working EMT. The course is meant to act as a continuity of training specific to UAS and will require on-the-job training to supplement the course. Students are responsible for having a working knowledge of all UAS policies and procedures, and state EMS protocols, including those not expressly covered in class.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 498D
EVOC (1) Within the context of presenting a comprehensive emergency vehicle driver training program, this course is designed to present the necessary classroom, competency course training, and testing for new and existing emergency vehicle drivers. The program will verify proficiency in the knowledge and understanding of, as well as the pratical application to, emergency vehicle driving.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 498E
EMS Field Practicum (1-2) This program is intended to provide the newly certified EMT or end of course EMT student an opportunity to apply and build upon their EMS systems knowledge to function effectively within local, out of hosptial care systems. The student will function as an EMT in a controlled environment paired with a preceptor through all aspects of the nine phases of an EMS call.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 498F
ALS Assistant Technology (1) This course focuses on the skills necessary to recognize mechanisms of injury, perform an organized time-efficient assessment, prioritize and perform critical interventions, appropriately package, and transport the trauma patient.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 499
(IL)
Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Spring 2011
KINES 530
Experimental Design and Methodology in Kinesiology (3) Research techniques, including methods, research design, techniques for data collection, as applied to relevant problems in Kinesiology.
Effective: Spring 1999
Prerequisite:
3-credit 400-level statistics course
KINES 531
Issues in Athletic Training (3) Analysis of professional/academic issues related to athletic training; includes medical considerations, legal and professional developments, and current research.
Effective: Spring 2000
KINES 532
Pathoetiology of Musculoskeletal Injuries (3) In-depth study of physiological, mechanical, and neuromuscular mechanisms of common musculoskeletal injuries with applications for injury prevention, evaluation, and treatment.
Effective: Summer 2000
Prerequisite:
KINES 202
KINES 551
Seminar in Motor Control (3) The course will address contemporary theories and methods in motor control as reflected in recently published scientific papers.
Effective: Fall 2011
KINES 565
Neurophysiological Basis of Movement (3) The basic understanding of neurophysiological structures and mechanisms involved in the generation of human voluntary movement.
Effective: Spring 1997
KINES 566
Psychophysiology of Movement (3) Basic concepts and principles of psychophysiology and their application for analyses of human movements.
Effective: Summer 1997
KINES 567
(PHSIO 567)
Advanced Exercise Physiology (3) Physiological changes during exercise with emphasis on the effects of physical conditioning and training.
Effective: Fall 1996
Prerequisite:
BIOL 472, KINES 480
KINES 574
Modeling in Biomechanics (3) Examination of the philosophies and tools used in biomechanical modeling and the insights into the musculo-skeletal system these provide.
Effective: Spring 2000
Prerequisite:
KINES 484
KINES 575
Experimental Methods in Biomechanics and Motor Control (3) Introduces the theory and practice behind the primary experimental methods used in biomechanics and motor control.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
3-credit 400-level biomechanics or motor control class
KINES 577
(PHSIO 577)
Cardiovascular Physiology (3) In-depth study of the heart and circulatory system with emphasis on the effects of exercise on cardiovascular function.
Effective: Fall 1997
Prerequisite:
KINES 484
KINES 578
(PHSIO 578)
Physiology and Mechanical Behavior of Skeletal Tissues (3) In-depth examination of the structure, composition, and material behavior of the basic skeletal tissues, including bone, cartilage, tendon, and ligament.
Effective: Spring 1999
Prerequisite:
BIOL 421, BIOL 472
KINES 579
Advanced Biomechanics of Human Motion (3) Biomechanical foundation of human movement and injury prevention.
Effective: Summer 1997
Prerequisite:
KINES 484;MATH 141 orMATH 220
KINES 588
Scientific Writing in Kinesiology (3) Instruct students in writing grant proposals, abstracts, manuscripts, and effective presentations in their respective scientific fields of study in Kinesology.
Effective: Spring 2005
KINES 590
Colloquium (1-3) Continuing seminars which consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students or outside speakers.
Effective: Fall 1996
KINES 590B
Exercise Physiology Colloquium (1 per semester/maximum of 4) Continuing colloquia in exercise physiology which consists of individual lectures by outside speakers, students and faculty.
Effective: Spring 2013
KINES 594
Research Topics (1-18) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
Effective: Spring 2008
KINES 594F
Research Readings Psychology of Movement and Sport (1) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 594F
Research Readings - Psychology of Movement and Sport (1) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
KINES 596
Individual Studies (1-9) Creative projects, nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1996
KINES 596A
Independent Study Athletic Training (1-18) Creative projects, nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
KINES 596A
Independent Study Athletic Training (1-18) Creative projects, nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 596A
Individual Study Athletic Training (1-18) Creative projects, nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
KINES 596B
Independent Study Biomechanics (1-18) Creative projects, nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
KINES 596B
Independent Study Biomechanics (1-18) Creative projects, nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 596B
Independent Study Biomechanics (1-18) Creative projects, nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
KINES 596C
Individual Study Exercise Physiology (1-18) Creative projects, nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
KINES 596C
Independent Study Exercise Physiology (1-18) Creative projects, nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 596C
Independnet Study Exercise Physiology (1-18) Creative projects, nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
KINES 596D
Independent Study History and Philosophy of Sport (1-18) Creative projects, nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
KINES 596D
Independent Study History and Philosophy of Sport (1-18) Creative projects, nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 596D
Independent Study History and Philosophy of Sport (1-18) Creative projects, nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
KINES 596E
Independent Study Motor Control (1-18) Creative projects, nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
KINES 596E
Independent Study Motor Control (1-18) Creative projects, nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 596E
Independent Study Motor Control (1-18) Creative projects, nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
KINES 596F
Independent Study Psychology of Movement and Sport (1-18) Creative projects, nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
KINES 596F
Independent Study Psychology of Movement and Sport (1-18) Creative projects, nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 596F
Independent Study Psychology of Movement and Sport (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
KINES 597
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1996
KINES 597B
Skeletal Muscle Form and Function (3) Examination of muscle structure, physiology, and mechanics at levels ranging from proteins to whole muscle to multi-joint systems, with emphasis on muscle adaptation and models of muscle force generation.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
KINES 484 or previous coursework in muscle physiology and mechanics
KINES 597G
Gender and Sport (3) A critical analysis sport and physical culture, specifically as they relate to gender, secualities, and active bodies. Students will consider contemporary and historical issues informed by a range of theoretical groundings.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
KINES 597K
Advanced Theories of Games and Play (3) To critically evaluate classical and contemporary philosphic literature in the nature and value of games and play.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
KINES 600
Thesis Research (1-15) No description.
Effective: Fall 1996
KINES 601
Ph.D. Dissertation Full-Time (0) No description.
Effective: Fall 1996
KINES 602
Supervised Experience in College Teaching (1-2 per semester, maximum of 6) Preparation and presentation of materials in lecture and laboratory classes under the supervision of a full time faculty member.
Effective: Fall 1996
Prerequisite:
appointment as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Health and Physical Education
KINES 610
Thesis Research Off Campus (1-15) No description.
Effective: Fall 1996
KINES 611
Ph.D. Dissertation Part-Time (0) No description.
Effective: Fall 1996
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