KH 1010 | Beginning Leisure Life Skills |
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Credit Hours | 2.0 |
Description | This course is designed to provide students a beginning level competency in individual or recreational sports and dance. This course is nonacademic and is not used in grade-point average computation even though a grade is assigned for the course. (Repeatable). |
KH 1017 | Tennis |
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Credit Hours | 1.0 |
Description | This course is designed for the beginning tennis player. The goal is to help the beginner develop. the basic skills of serving, receiving, forehand, backhand, and volley. |
KH 1061 | Fitness Walking |
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Credit Hours | 1.0 |
Description | This course is designed to give the student a practical understanding of cardiovascular fitness produced by walking. Experiences are provided to help the student understand the benefits, organization, implementation, and evaluation of a balanced aerobic fitness program utilizing walking as the primary activity. |
KH 1069 | Aerobic Fitness |
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Credit Hours | 1.0 |
Description | This course is designed to determine a student’s level of fitness and to improve flexibility, muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular and respiratory endurance. Also covered are the importance of diet and nutrition and their relationships to total wellness. |
KH 1070 | Yoga/Pilates |
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Credit Hours | 1.0 |
Description | This course is designed to improve muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, posture, balance, and relaxation techniques. Students will gain a beginner |
KH 2006 | Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "C" is required for this course |
Description | CPR certification is contingent upon a grade of “B” or higher and attendance record. Students develop a working knowledge of first aid methods and techniques and accident prevention. |
KH 2022 | Personal Health and Wellness |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "C" is required for this course |
Description | Introduces students to contemporary health topics and issues. Students examine health risk and protective factors which influence the individual’s achievement of optimal health across the life span. |
KH 2101 | Personal Trainer I |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Description | This is the first of a two-course sequence in personal training. In this course students will obtain detailed knowledge of the essentials of exercise science in order to design appropriate, effective, and safe long-term exercise programs. Also, this course is designed to give students the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam and to become effective personal trainers. |
KH 2102 | Personal Trainer II |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | KH 2101 with a 'C' or better |
Description | This is the second of a two-course sequence in personal training. The course is designed to give students the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam and become effective personal trainers. This course presents the ACE Integrated Fitness Training(TM) |
KH 2105 | Fundamentals of Health Coaching |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Description | This course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for a national certification exam in health coaching. Topics include effective coach-to-client communication techniques; behavioral, nutritional and physiological sciences (particularly as they relate to the obese client); screening and assessment; guidelines for designing and implementing safe, effective, and purposeful exercise programs; and the legal, professional, and roles of the health coach. This course is appropriate for GPC students seeking careers in kinesiology, fitness, or allied health fields. |
KH 2122 | Applied Health and Wellness |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Description | At the completion of this course, the student is able to integrate health content areas into health education models; create a scope and sequence determined by results of learners survey and based on national and state standards; write appropriate, age specific health instructional plans which incorporate a rationale statement and the components of a health plan; and demonstrate effective classroom management and individual/small group instructional skills assessed by peers/instructor. |
KH 2130 | Introduction to Kinesiology and Health |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Description | This course is an introduction to the broad range of professions that include teaching of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to increase physical activity for people of all ages and abilities in a variety of settings (schools, community agencies, homes, parks, business, exercise/fitness facilities etc.). Areas addressed in the course include, but are not limited to: basic concepts, policies, programs, professional organizations, current issues, and advocacy for promoting active, healthy lifestyles. |
KH 2150 | Healthy Lifestyle Choices |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Description | The course is designed to help students understand their responsibility for their health. The themes of the course include personal decision-making and physical activity. Self-assessment inventories are used to involve students in any health issues and provide a means for applying health information in personal decision-making. The goal of this course is to explore major personal health topics and to apply them in order to achieve, maintain, and promote high-level health. |
KH 2210 | Sociology of Sport |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Description | This course introduces students to the field of sport sociology. It examines the key concepts, methods, and theoretical approaches that define this sub-discipline. The course examines institutionalized sport from a sociological perspective and identifies the processes by which people are socialized into sport and sport roles, and the social processes by which sport functions as a vehicle for socialization. It analyzes in depth some of the controversies surrounding sport. |
KH 2211 | Movement Sciences for Practitioners |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Description | Students will learn foundational sciences underlying human movement and examine the systems, factors and principles involved in human development. Relevant fields of study of kinesiology include anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. Concepts will be applied to practitioners in the areas of physical education teaching and physical activity specialists in diverse settings with individuals across the lifespan. |
KH 2220 | Anatomy in Kinesiology and Health |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Requirements | KH 2220 may only be attempted once for students applying to the B.S. Exercise Science program |
Description | A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course. The performance (sport, dance, daily living skills) applications and functions of musculoskeletal anatomy in the human being are studied. |
KH 2220K | Anatomy and Lab in Kinesiology and Health |
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Credit Hours | 4.0 |
Requirements | KH 2220K may only be attempted once for students applying to the B.S. Exercise Science program |
Description | A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course. The performance (sport, dance, daily living skills) applications and functions of musculoskeletal anatomy in the human being are studied. Application of topics discussed in lecture will be learned. Students should expect a demanding daily homework load as well as projects, quizzes, tests, and laboratory write-ups. A high level of understanding in problem solving and in scientific methods is necessary for success in this course. |
KH 2221 | Anatomy in Kinesiology and Health Laboratory |
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Credit Hours | 1.0 |
Requirements | KH 2221 may only be attempted once for students applying to the B.S. Exercise Science program |
Description | A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course. This course is taken in conjunction with KH 2220 Anatomy in Kinesiology and Health. Application of topics discussed in lecture will be learned. Students should expect a demanding daily homework load as well as projects, quizzes, tests, and laboratory write-ups. A high level of understanding in problem solving and in scientific methods is necessary for success in this course. |
KH 2230 | Physiology in Kinesiology and Health |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Requirements | KH 2230 may only be attempted once for students applying to the B.S. Exercise Science program |
Description | A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course. Continuation of KH 2220. This course presents introductory concepts concerning the responses of various physiological systems to acute and chronic exercise and physical activity. Lecture information includes differences between children, adolescents, and adults. |
KH 2230K | Physiology and Lab in Kinesiology and Health |
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Credit Hours | 4.0 |
Requirements | KH 2230K may only be attempted once for students applying to the B.S. Exercise Science program |
Description | A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course. Continuation of KH 2220K. This course presents introductory concepts concerning the responses of various physiological systems to acute and chronic exercise and physical activity. Lecture information includes differences between children, adolescents, and adults. Laboratory experiences employing physiological principles during active participation in exercise are also included. |
KH 2231 | Physiology in Kinesiology and Health Laboratory |
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Credit Hours | 1.0 |
Requirements | KH 2231 may only be attempted once for students applying to the B.S. Exercise Science program |
Description | A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course. This course is taken in conjunction with KH 2230 Physiology in Kinesiology and Health. Focuses on alterations in body systems and organs during physical activity with emphasis on musculoskeletal, metabolic, cardiorespiratory, and body composition parameters. Laboratory experiences employing physiological principles during active participation in exercise are also included. |
KH 2250 | Sport in Film |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Description | The course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to view the impact of sport on society through film. |
KH 2360 | Childhood Health and Wellness |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Description | This course introduces theory, practices, and requirements for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment. The course provides training in Infant/Child CPR and first aid along with an overview of chronic and acute health issues; emergency procedures; safety issues; transportation guidelines; detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; and nutritional and feeding needs of children. |
KH 2400 | Introduction to Sport Management |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Description | The course is designed to provide students with an overview of the sport management discipline. |
KH 2460 | Sport and Society |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Description | The course provides students with an overview of the social issues related to and within the sports industry. The students will use the sociological sport research to read critically, write clearly, think analytically, and speak effectively about the topics such as sport and deviance, race, gender, social class, media, sexuality, disability, and religion. |
KH 2520 | Principles of Physical Activity and Fitness |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Requirements | KH 2520 may only be attempted once |
Description | A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course. Students develop knowledge and skills in lifetime fitness activites such as aerobic, jogging, walking, weight training, skeletal muscle development, and general conditioning. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the health and fitness benefits provided through participation in these activities. |
KH 3010 | Skill Themes and Movement Concepts |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "C" is required for this course |
Description | Students will develop knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and assess health-related physical activities, skill themes, and fundamental movement skills in a P-5 physical activity settings. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to teach a progression of tasks within a single lesson as well as within a unit plan and to instruct, analyze, and assess movement skills. |
KH 3020 | Fitness and Physical Activity |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "C" is required for this course |
Description | This course introduces the foundations and components of health-related fitness and physical activity, developmentally appropriate health-related fitness content, and the assessment of health-related fitness. |
KH 3030 | Invasion Games |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "C" is required for this course |
Description | This course introduces the rules, playing concepts, and game strategies of invasion games (e.g. team handball, ultimate Frisbee, speedball, and lacrosse). An emphasis will be placed on teaching methodology, skill development, and learning sequences. |
KH 3040 | Net/Wall Games |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "C" is required for this course |
Description | This course introduces the rules, playing concepts, and game strategies of net/wall games (e.g. tennis, badminton, volleyball, pickle-ball). An emphasis will be placed on teaching methodology, skill development, and learning sequences. |
KH 3050 | Urban Outdoor Physical Activities |
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Credit Hours | 2.0 |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "C+" is required for this course |
Description | This course introduces students to outdoor physical activities that can be pursued in urban environments. Students will become acquainted with the skills and knowledge to instruct physical activity in the Atlanta metro area, such as parks, hiking trails, bicycle trails, skateboarding/rollerblading facilities, and the Atlanta Beltline. Students will learn applicable municipal codes, applicable regulations, and safe participation regarding these physical activity settings. |
KH 3060 | Performance and Analysis in Disability Sport |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Description | Students will participate first hand in games and activities derived from the field of disability sport. Specifically, students will learn the fundamental skills, rules, and strategies necessary to play, coach, and develop programs for individuals with disabilities in some of the following sports: wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair rugby, goalball, and bocce. |
KH 3070 | KH 3070 Target and Field Games |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Requirements | A minimum grade of C is required for this course |
Description | This course introduces the rules, playing concepts, and game strategies of target and field games (e.g. softball, bowling, golf, archery). An emphasis will be placed on teaching methodology, skill development, and learning sequences. |
KH 3080 | Dance |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Requirements | A minimum grade of C is required for this course |
Description | This course introduces prospective physical education teachers and physical activity specialists to a variety of dance forms that individuals can participate in over their lifespan. Students will also learn progressions for teaching gymnastics. An emphasis will be placed on teaching methodology, skill development, and learning sequences. |
KH 3200 | Instructional Skills for Physical Education and Physical Activity Professionals |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 - 4.0 |
Prerequisites | Permission of the HPE faculty |
Corequisites | KH 3010 with a grade of "C" or higher |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "C+" is required for the Teaching certification concentration |
Description | Introduces effective instructional management, instruction skills, and instructional models for physical education and physical activity. Field experiences are included. |
KH 3320 | Sport Marketing |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | KH 2400 with a grade of C or higher |
Description | The purpose of the course is to introduce an overview of sport marketing and its related theoretical concepts and foundational principles. |
KH 3330 | Sport Leadership |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | KH 2400 with a grade of C or higher |
Description | The course is designed to provide students with an overview of leadership in sport, as developed and applied through a managerial and human resources context within the sport industry. |
KH 3360 | Disability, Sport, and Physical Activity |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "C" is required for this course |
Description | Students examine the structure, function, and outcome of the disability sport movement in the United States and internationally, considering its impact on opportunities, current trends, behaviors, and attitudes towards persons with a disability. Students experience opportunities to work directly with athletes with disabilities and learn firsthand how to play selected disability sports. |
KH 3375 | Safety and Injury Prevention |
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Credit Hours | 2.0 |
Prerequisites | KH 2211 |
Description | This course will prepare physical education teachers, coaches and/or physical activity specialists to work with administrative and medical staff (i.e. athletic directors, allied health professionals) to prevent and manage injures that can occur during physical activity. |
KH 3410 | Assessment in Health and Physical Education |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | KH 3010 with a grade of C or higher |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "C+" is required for this course |
Description | Traditional and authentic assessment methods currently in use in health, physical education, and adapted physical education settings are studied, including the organization, administration, and interpretation of those assessments. Students also examine various standards and learn how to develop assessments for them. |
KH 3420 | Curriculum in Health and Physical Education |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | KH 3010 with a grade of C or higher and KH 3410 with a grade of C+ or higher |
Requirements | A minimum grade of C+ is required for this course |
Description | Students examine contemporary curriculum models, theory, and standards for adapted, elementary, and secondary physical education, and for health education. Students learn how to develop a curriculum for a K-12 program. This course has been identified as a “Critical Thinking Through Writing (CTW)” course by the Department of Kinesiology and Health (KH). |
KH 3500 | Integrative Aspects of Human Movement in Health and Performance |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Requirements | A minimum grade of âCâ is required for this course |
Description | Students obtain an overview of physical injuries and movement dysfunction likely to occur in a physically active population. The information provided will include description of injuries and their causes, as well as corrective strategies to improve quality of life and movement that will impact long-term outcomes that may affect health physical ability, and performance. |
KH 3550 | Statistics and Evaluation in Exercise Science |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "C" is required for this course |
Description | This course covers basic principles of gathering, summarizing, analyzing, interpreting and presenting data. It also covers the concepts of probability and statistical inference, including descriptive statistics, probability, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing and regression. |
KH 3600 | Biomechanics |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | Restricted to students admitted to the B.S. Exercise Science program; KH 2220K with a grade of "C" or higher and MATH 1111, or MATH 1112 or MATH 1113 with a grade of "C" or higher |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "C" is required for this course |
Description | The principles which influence human motion are examined. Emphasis is placed on developing the ability to analyze human motion with the goal of optimizing human movement performance. |
KH 3610 | Motor Learning and Development |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "C" is required for this course |
Description | Students gain knowledge of motor learning and development principles. Topics include the processes of skilled motor performance and motor skill acquisition, human motor development from childhood through older adulthood, the influence of perceptual, cognitive, physiological, and social development on motor development. Emphasis is on the practical application of concepts to the teaching of motor skills. |
KH 3630 | Principles and Philosophy of Coaching |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Description | This course will provide students with the foundation to become successful sport coaches. Through activities, videos, and discussions, students will develop a coaching philosophy, learn strategies to motivate athletes, teach techniques and tactics, develop training programs, plan for a season and individual workouts, and manage a team and relationships with all of the people with whom you work as a coach. This course is a component of the National Federation of State High School Association Coaches Education Program. Completion of the ASEP national coaching certification exam is a course requirement. |
KH 3635 | Special Considerations for Coaching Athletes with Disabilities |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Description | This course will introduce students to the functional abilities of persons with a disability and the implications of impairment for coaching athletes with disabilities. Students will learn about reasonable accommodations in equipment, training, communication or rules to enable sport participation of athletes with disabilities. An understanding of classification also will facilitate coaching and athlete performance. |
KH 3650 | Physiology of Exercise-CTW |
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Credit Hours | 4.0 |
Prerequisites | Restricted to students admitted to the B.S. Exercise Science program; KH 2230K with a grade of "C" or higher or consent of instructor |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "C" is required for this course |
Description | Focuses on alterations in body systems and organs during physical activity with emphasis on metabolic, cardio respiratory, and body composition parameters. Laboratory experiences employing physiological principles during active participation in exercise are also included. This is a “Critical Thinking Through Writing” (CTW) course. |
KH 3680 | International Experience in Sport and Exercise Science |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Description | This course is designed for undergraduate students to gain an international perspective on sport and exercise science. Students will learn to apply knowledge in sport and exercise science and gain field experience through a study-abroad program. Topics will include principles in sports biomechanics, materials in sports equipment, and research methods in exercise science. Global Scholars Course. This course may include a Signature Experience component. |
KH 3700 | Sexuality Education for P-12-CTW |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "C+" is required for this course |
Description | With permission from the course instructor, students outside of the KH Department and outside of the College of Education can select this course as an elective. This course has been identified as a “Critical Thinking Through Writing (CTW)” course by the Department of Kinesiology and Health (KH). CTW assignments compose 45% of course assignments and include a structured academic controversy and two reflections. Students participate in class discussion, skill training, and skill applications which incorporate current national and state standards for school-based sexuality education. Particular emphasis is given to reaching special needs students. Class discussions and skill training include interactions with practicing teachers, parents, adolescents, content experts, and representatives of related community organizations. Skill application includes target group surveys; an in-class structured academic controversy, personal reflections, and a cognitive exam. |
KH 3710 | Health Risk Behaviors-CTW |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Requirements | A grade of C+ or higher is required for this course |
Description | This course will introduce students to the health content areas and health education teaching models relevant to understanding current health risk behaviors. Students will learn to develop and implement health related content in school, recreation, health and wellness settings and will gain experience with individual/small group instruction. Critical Thinking Through Writing Course (CTW). |
KH 3760 | Special Topics in Kinesiology and Health |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Description | This elective course enables the program to address the very latest issues in kinesiology and health. |
KH 3820 | Research Methods in Kinesiology |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | KH 3550 |
Description | Students in this course will develop knowledge of and practical skills in research methods and designs. They will study the different aspects of research and develop aspects of research designs. |
KH 4200 | Analysis of Sport Coaching |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Description | This course will introduce students to the professional role that sport coaches play in todayâs society. Students will learn best practices in long-term coach development as well as the nature of coaching expertise and various models of successful coaching. Current research and suggestions for new paths of study will be discussed. |
KH 4210 | Long Term Athlete Development |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Description | This course will introduce students to the Canadian Sport For Life (CS4L) Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Model. Through readings, activities, projects and class discussions students will develop an applicable understanding of the seven foundational stages of the LTAD model as well as the two disability specific stages that guide the training, competition and recovery experience of an individualâs experience in physical activity and sport from infancy through adulthood. |
KH 4280 | Psychology of Physical Activity |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | Admitted B.S. Exercise Science students must have completed KH 3650 with a grade of C or higher |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "C" is required for this course |
Description | Admitted B.S.E. Health and Physical students must have completed KH 3020 with a grade of C or higher. The psychological principles underlying the teaching and performance of sport and physical activity are analyzed. |
KH 4290 | Cardiopulmonary Physiology |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | Restricted to students admitted to the B.S. Exercise Science program; Completed KH 3650 with a grade of "C" or higher |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "C" is required for this course |
Description | Students study in detail the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Students also examine possible complications within these systems and related pharmacology. |
KH 4300 | Neuromuscular Physiology and Plasticity |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | Restricted to students admitted to the B.S. Exercise Science program; Completed KH 3650 with a grade of "C" or higher |
Description | This course is a detailed study of the structure and function of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems. In addition, students learn the physiology of movement and fatigue, and neuromuscular adaptations to strength and endurance training, disuse, injury, and aging. Finally, students learn the etiology and functional consequence of numerous neuromuscular diseases, e.g. muscular dystrophy, central core disease, malignant hyperthermia, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. |
KH 4340 | Sport Finance |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | KH 2400, ECON 2106, and ACCT 2101 |
Description | This class will equip aspiring sport managers with the skills to enhance their financial decision making in a management role, applying concepts to the continually evolving landscape of the sports industry. |
KH 4350 | Fitness Program Management-CTW |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "C" is required for this course |
Description | Discusses principles of fitness and health promotion program operation including cost/benefit and cost/effectiveness, program objectives, content, promotion and implementation, financial and personnel management, and facility planning and design. This is a “Critical Thinking Through Writing” (CTW) course. |
KH 4360 | Clinical Exercise Physiology |
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Credit Hours | 4.0 |
Prerequisites | Restricted to students admitted to the B.S. Exercise Science program; Completed KH 3650 with a grade of "C" or higher |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "C" is required for this course |
Description | This course is a detailed study of physical activity for the exercise specialist, technologist, or technician who is responsible for the safe administration of graded exercise tests and the development of an exercise prescription for apparently healthy human subjects, patients with controlled disease, and patients with known disease including cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes, obesity, and other chronic illnesses. |
KH 4370 | Sport Law |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | KH 2400 |
Description | This course examines various areas of law and their application to recreational, collegiate and professional sports. It will emphasize the legal problems and issues faced by professionals in the sport industry today. |
KH 4380 | Obesity and Related Complications |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | KH 2220K, KH 2230K, or consent of instructor |
Description | Students in this course will develop in-depth knowledge of standardized body composition assessments, obesity and related chronic diseases, including diabetes, inflammatory diseases, hypertension, energy balance, lipid and lipoprotein profiles and healthy lifestyle choices for disease management. (KH 4380 may be cross-listed with KH 8385). |
KH 4400 | Environmental Exercise Physiology |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | KH 3650, KH 4290, KH 4300 with a grade of C or higher |
Description | This class will focus on the effect of environmental extremes on physiological responses. Students will learn how heat, cold, and altitude affect performance and survival. Students will learn how the environment can affect oxygen uptake and how acclimation to different environmental conditions may improve performance and oxygen uptake. Students will also learn how different physiological systems, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems, respond to different environmental extremes. |
KH 4430 | Advanced Concepts in Strength Training and Performance |
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Credit Hours | 4.0 |
Prerequisites | KH 3500 and KH 3650 with a grade of C or higher |
Description | This course is intended to cover the essentials of strength training and conditioning to prepare a student who is interested in becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. |
KH 4440 | Exercise Biochemistry |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | KH 3650 with a grade of C or higher |
Description | This course is a detailed study of the major metabolic pathways associated with the transport and storage of substrates (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) and the individual steps of their breakdown and utilization as fuel sources at rest and during different intensities and durations of exercise. Students also learn how these major metabolic pathways are affected by heredity, nutrition, age, and sex. Finally, students learn the foundations of exercise biochemistry and redox reactions, enzyme structure, function, and regulation, and common techniques for metabolic assessment. |
KH 4450 | Tickets Sales and Operations |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | KH 3330 with a grade of C or higher or consent of instructor and attended the departmental Induction Ceremony and signed the Honor Code |
Description | The course covers a variety of topics related to ticket sales and is designed to expose students to the current best practices within the sport and entertainment industry. Content focuses on the sales and marketing techniques required to provide a solid foundation for future employment while emphasizing customer service, software packages, ticketing campaigns, and distribution channels. Students will have multiple opportunities to participate in projects and real-life applications of theories and content material. |
KH 4460 | Sponsorship Sales and Activation |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | KH 3320 and KH 3330 with a grade of C or higher or consent of the instructor |
Description | This course provides a detailed consideration of the relationship between sport and corporate sponsorship programs and examines the role of corporate sponsorships as part of the marketing mix. More specifically, topics include: why companies spend significant dollars on sponsorships; how companies select, evaluate and negotiate sponsorship opportunities; how companies leverage sponsorships as a part of their marketing activities to differentiate their brands; how companies measure the effectiveness of sponsorships. |
KH 4510 | Contemporary Instructional Models for Pre-K and Elementary Physical Education |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | Permission of the HPE faculty |
Corequisites | KH 4520, KH 4530, and KH 4540 |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "B-" is required for this course |
Description | Acquisition and practice of contemporary instructional models for preschool and elementary physical education are studied. Includes peer and field-based teaching experiences. |
KH 4520 | Contemporary Instructional Models for Secondary Physical Education |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | Permission of the HPE faculty |
Corequisites | KH 4510, KH 4530, and KH 4540 |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "B-" is required for this course |
Description | Acquisition and practice of contemporary instructional models for secondary physical education are discussed. Includes peer and field-based practice teaching experiences. |
KH 4530 | Contemporary Instructional Models for Health Education |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 - 4.0 |
Prerequisites | Permission of the HPE faculty |
Corequisites | KH 4510, KH 4520, and KH 4540 |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "B-" is required for this course |
Description | Focuses on acquisition and practice of contemporary comprehensive school health education instructional strategies. Includes field-based practice teaching experiences, peer coaching during lesson plan development, and peer critiquing of field-based teaching videos. |
KH 4540 | Contemporary Instructional Models for Adapted Physical Education |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | Permission of the HPE faculty |
Corequisites | KH 4510, KH 4520, and KH 4530 |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "B-" is required for this course |
Description | Acquisition and practice of contemporary instructional models for adapted physical education are studied. Includes peer and field-based practice teaching experiences. |
KH 4570 | Social Media Strategies |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | JOUR 3060 with a grade of C or higher |
Description | Covers a variety of topics related to social media theories, strategies and platforms while exposing students to the current best practices within the industry. Authentic learning experiences provide students with multiple opportunities to create content for a variety of audiences and reinforce multiplatform communication skills. |
KH 4600 | Advanced Biomechanics for Exercise Science |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | Restricted to students admitted to the B.S. Exercise Science program; Completed KH 3600 with a grade of "C" or higher |
Description | The primary goal of this course is to integrate advanced concepts and relevant scientific information to provide for understanding of biomechanics as it relates to exercise, physical training, and rehabilitation. Within the framework of exercise science, this course provides the student with knowledge that will allow for the assessment of human motion for the purposes of identifying critical factors of performance and injury including persons with a disability. |
KH 4620 | Advanced Clinical Exercise Physiology |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | KH 4360 with a grade of C or higher |
Description | This course is designed to provide a detailed study of mechanisms underlying prevalent diseases, medications used to treat these diseases, and the role of exercise as it relates to testing, treatment, and prevention. |
KH 4630 | Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription |
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Credit Hours | 4.0 |
Prerequisites | Restricted to students admitted to the B.S. Exercise Science program; Completed KH 2520 with a grade of "C" or higher; Completed KH 3650 with a grade of "C" or higher |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "C" is required for this course |
Description | Students study the process and procedures of physical fitness evaluation and prescription. Emphasis is placed on the design of individual and group exercise programs. |
KH 4640 | Principles and Practice of Program Design |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Prerequisites | Completed KH 3650 with a grade of "C" or higher |
Description | This course is designed to develop the practical skills necessary to design effective training programs for the purpose of enhancing human performance in a variety of populations. Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of program design theories and modalities, as well as how to appropriately manipulate and progress programs to maximize efficiency. |
KH 4650 | Opening School Experience |
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Credit Hours | 0.0 |
Prerequisites | Permission of instructor |
Requirements | Course is graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory |
Description | A minimum grade of “S” is required for this experience. Student teachers complete a 10-day internship in one of the placement schools during the clinical teacher’s pre-planning and first week of instruction. This course may include a Signature Experience component. |
KH 4670 | Field Experience in Sport Management-CTW |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 - 9.0 |
Prerequisites | 2.7 cumulative GPA in Area G courses, must attend the "180 Day" and "Good Luck" meetings |
Description | This course is intended to provide students with the opportunity to gain practical field experience within the sport industry. This course may include a Signature Experience component. Critical Thinking Through Writing Course (CTW). |
KH 4680 | Sport, Physical Activity, Health, and Wellness Pre-Internship |
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Credit Hours | 3.0 |
Description | This course is designed to provide instructional experiences to the Sport, Physical activity, Health, and Wellness concentration majors. The pre-internship will be designed to provide guided field-based instruction opportunities and will serve as a preparation course prior to the formal internship. This course may include a Signature Experience component. |
KH 4710 | Student Teaching in Health and Physical Education, P-5 |
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Credit Hours | 4.0 - 6.0 |
Prerequisites | Permission of HPE faculty; Completion of KH 3410, KH 3420, KH 3700, KH 4510, KH 4520, KH 4530, KH 4540 with a grade of C+ or higher; first aid/CPR proficiency; and current proof of tort liability protection |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "B" is required for recommendation for certification |
Description | Students observe, assist in, and instruct public school P-5 classes in health and physical education under the direct supervision of a clinical teacher. Includes seminars scheduled by the instructor. This course may include a Signature Experience component. |
KH 4720 | Student Teaching in Health and Physical Education, 6-12 |
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Credit Hours | 4.0 - 6.0 |
Prerequisites | Permission of HPE faculty; Completion of KH 3410, KH 3420, KH 3700, KH 4510, KH 4520, KH 4530, KH 4540 with a grade of C+ or higher; first aid/CPR proficiency; and current proof of tort liability protection |
Requirements | A minimum grade of "B" is required for recommendation for certification |
Description | Students observe, assist in, and instruct public school 6-12 classes in health and physical education under the direct supervision of a clinical teacher. Includes seminars scheduled by the instructor. This course may include a Signature Experience component. |
KH 4730 | Physical Activity Internship I |
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Credit Hours | 4.0 - 5.0 |
Prerequisites | Permission of HPE faculty |
Requirements | A minimum grade of B is required for this course |
Description | Students receive practical experiences in planning, organizing, assessing, and implementing sport, physical activity, health and wellness programs in various settings under the direct supervision of a clinician. This course may include a Signature Experience component. |
KH 4740 | Physical Activity Internship |
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Credit Hours | 7.0 |
Prerequisites | Permission of HPE faculty |
Requirements | A minimum grade of B is required for this course |
Description | Students receive practical experiences in planning, organizing, assessing, and implementing sport, physical activity, health and wellness programs in various settings under the direct supervision of a clinician. This course may include a Signature Experience component. |
KH 4750 | Practicum in Exercise Science |
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Credit Hours | 1.0 |
Prerequisites | completion of all course work and permission of instructor |
Description | Students must pass a standardized exit exam to complete this requirement. Course is graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory. A minimum grade of “S” is required. This course may include a Signature Experience component. |
KH 4760 | Internship in Exercise Science |
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Credit Hours | 5.0 |
Prerequisites | completion of all course work and permission of instructor |
Requirements | Course is graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory |
Description | A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course. Students receive practical experiences in planning, organizing, assessing, and implementing exercise science programs in various settings. Internship may extend beyond one term. This would require that students complete 375 hours of internship activities. This course may include a Signature Experience component. |
KH 4800 | Research Fellowship in Exercise Science |
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Credit Hours | 1.0 - 5.0 |
Prerequisites | completion of all course work and permission of instructor |
Requirements | Course is graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory |
Description | A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course. Students receive training in research methods applicable to a research plan, analyze data and create written and oral presentations of the results. At the end of the course, students may take part in a formal research symposium. This would require that students complete 375 hours of research activities. Students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 5 credit hours that may extend beyond one semester. This course may include a Signature Experience component. (Repeatable). |
KH 4810 | Directed Readings and Research in Kinesiology and Health |
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Credit Hours | 1.0 - 3.0 |
Prerequisites | permission of instructor |
Requirements | Directed reading is graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory |
Description | A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course. Focuses on individual reading on special topics in health, physical education, recreation, or exercise science. Research may go beyond one term. This course may include a Signature Experience component. (Repeatable). |