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Kinesiology Major

Physical Activity, Fitness and Wellness

School of Health and Human Sciences

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Curriculum

The Physical Activity, Fitness and Wellness emphasis is designed for students who plan to pursue careers in fitness, exercise sciences, wellness, or physical activity and overall health. Possible careers include Personal Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Nutritionist, Wellness Educator, and Corporate Wellness. When paired with a PE or Coaching minor, students are well prepared to pursue a career as a coach or PE teacher.

  • Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology
  • 60 Units
  • Core Courses
  • 39 Units
  • BIO 246: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
  • 4

First of a two-semester sequence in human anatomy and physiology. Topics include the structure and function of cells, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Introduces common human disease processes.  重点是系统之间的相互关系和调节的生理功能参与维持体内平衡. 实验室部分包括使用显微镜和解剖的解剖研究,以及通过实验研究生理概念.  Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. Prerequisite: C- or better in BIO 111 or consent of instructor. Offered annually (fall semester).

  • BIO 247: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
  • 4

Second of a two-semester sequence in human anatomy and physiology.  Topics include the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Introduces common human disease processes.  重点是系统之间的相互关系和调节的生理功能参与维持体内平衡. 实验室部分包括使用显微镜和解剖的解剖研究,以及通过实验研究生理概念.   Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. Prerequisites: C- or better in BIO 111 and BIO 246 or consent of instructor. Offered annually (spring semester).

  • KIN 220: Foundations of Human Movement Studies
  • 3

This course will introduce and explore the broad field of human movement, exercise and physical activity. 本课程将向学生介绍用于理解人体运动的研究领域和学科, exercise and physical activity. Students will learn how to read, understand, critique, and write research articles the discipline of Kinesiology.

  • KIN 304: Motor Learning and Control
  • 3

本课程将概述影响和决定运动技能学习和产生的重要行为理论. 包括学习理论和运动控制理论,以及理论在运动表现中的应用.

  • KIN 305: Motor Development
  • 3

本课程将学习从出生到成年的运动技能和身体发育,重点是婴儿期, childhood, and adolescence including neurological, physiological, intellectual, social, and emotional factors that influence gross and fine movement activities.

  • KIN 320: Historical, Social, Cultural Foundations of Sport and P.E.
  • 3

This course will present and discuss the philosophical, historical, and sociological constructs relevant to sport and physical education. Philosophy of sport will explore ways to understand sport involvement. History of sport will be explored from Ancient Greece to modern times. Sociology of sport will be explored regarding current challenges, relevant issues, and controversies in sport and physical education.

  • KIN 365: Sport Psychology
  • 3

在这门课程中,心理运动和认知因素在人类运动和运动环境中的作用将与人格理论等选定的主题一起讨论和探索, arousal, attribution theory, achievement motivation, anxiety, sport performance interventions, goal setting, attention styles, aggression, social facilitation, social reinforcement, and imagery.

  • KIN 403: Biomechanics
  • 4

本入门课程将介绍解剖力学的基本原理及其在人体运动中的应用,包括对有效运动的分析. Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. Prerequisite: KIN 317.

  • KIN 406: Exercise Physiology
  • 4

This course applies the physiological principles to the study of human performance in exercise. A lab fee is required. Prerequisites: BIO 246 and BIO 247.

  • KIN 407: Kinesiology
  • 4

This course will study human movement with an emphasis on the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. A lab fee is required. Prerequisite:  BIO 246.

  • KIN 410: Statistics and Measurement
  • 4

The development, evaluation, 并通过讲座和实际应用探索运动科学中测量技术和测试的管理. Basic statistical analyses and applications in interpreting tests and measurements are taught. A lab fee is required.

  • Physical Activity, Fitness and Wellness Emphasis
  • 21 Units
  • KIN 344: Health and Wellness Programming
  • 3

本课程涵盖了工作场所健康促进计划的设计和实施,以及这些计划对雇员和雇主的好处. 学生将回顾各种健康风险评估和计划基于理论的激励方案,旨在促进积极的生活方式. 将通过健康辅导课程提供学习行为改变模型和方法的机会.

  • KIN 393: Practicum: Kinesiology
  • 3

This course is a practical, hands-on experience outside the classroom directly related to the student's major, minor or professional program that is a beneficial complement to the student's academic experience. Offered at a Pass/No Pass course.

  • Choose five (5) of the following courses:
  • KIN 105: Christian Wellness
  • 3

一个以基督为中心的健康的基本探索,以及如何建立一个全面的策略来发展和维持个人与神的关系的健康.

  • KIN 225: Principles of Weight Training and Cross Training
  • 3

当学生学习如何测试时,本课程将探讨从理论到实践的力量训练方法和有氧交叉训练方法, design, and implement strength training and aerobic cross training programs for sport and fitness. Prerequisite: KIN majors and minors only; non-KIN majors and minors must have consent of department chair.

  • KIN 306: Nutritional Sciences
  • 3

本课程将探讨与活跃个体的健康和营养研究相关的问题. 本课程将分析概念和争议,并强调当前营养文献中研究和临床研究的重要性. 学生还将研究和讨论有关营养在整体健康和健康生活方式中的作用的关键概念.

  • KIN 307: Exercise and Gerontology
  • 3

本课程将探索关于衰老影响的最新循证研究,并将使学生熟悉衰老对生理的影响,因为它与身体发育的下降有关, cardiovascular and pulmonary functioning, and muscular strength and power. 本课程还将介绍运动技能下降的影响,以及与衰老相关的其他生理-心理关系.

  • KIN 325: Exercise Testing and Prescription
  • 3

这是一个国家力量和健康委员会(NCSF)批准的课程,为那些想要高级个人训练认证. Topics will include functional anatomy; health and fitness screening and assessment; cardiovascular assessment and prescription; strength and power assessment and prescription; nutrition and weight management. Prerequisite: KIN 225 or consent of department chair.

  • KIN 330: Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness
  • 3

This course will explore the research evidence for lifestyle effects on health and wellness including; nutrition, fluids, physical activity, stress, depression, happiness, sleep, pain management, and addiction; issues in health literacy; lifestyle effects on behavior change and motivation; and the role of lifestyle on chronic disease. 学生将学习理解健康和医疗保健的另一种方式,而不是典型的按服务付费或照顾病人的医疗保健模式.

  • KIN 335: Physical Activity and Epidemiology
  • 3

本课程将探讨身体活动在整个生命周期中对慢性疾病预防和健康促进的影响, from clinical and public health perspectives. Discussion and application of real-life physical activity assessment, research, guidelines, and promotion in population levels. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to understand and utilize epidemiology statistics.

  • KIN 358: Therapeutic Exercise
  • 3

A theoretical and practical approach to therapeutic exercise will be introduced, discussed and explored in this course. Lab time is included in the schedule.

  • KIN 364: Exercise Psychology
  • 3

本课程将着重通过心理学的考试,从心理学的角度理解运动行为, psycho-physiological, and social factors that influence physical activity participation and performance; how participating in physical activity and exercise affect psychological well-being; and the theoretical, methodological, and applied approaches to a variety of topics related to exercise psychology.

Current students, 请注意:这里列出的要求可能不反映该专业的最新课程,也可能不是您要完成专业的目录年的要求. Please refer to the Academic Catalog for official requirements you must meet to qualify for a degree.

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