314 Physiology of Exercise. 4 cr. Fundamental knowledge about, and appreciation for, the adaptability of human physiological systems in meeting a range of exercise demands. P: College chem & physiol; major in kinesiology or cons inst.
315 Assessment and Research in Physical Activity Pedagogy. 3 cr. Course topics and laboratory experiences will focus on parameters that are measured in physical activity pedagogy; instruments for measuring physical activity, health related fitness, knowledge, and psychological characteristics; concepts of assessment and research, basic statistical methods; and action research. P: Math 112 or exempt status; major in kinesiology or cons inst.
318 Biomechanics of Human Movement. 3 cr. Analysis of human action through the application of mechanical principles. P: Anatomy 328 & 329 and Math 112; major in kinesiology, or cons inst.
321 Introduction to the Neural Basis for Movement. 3 cr. How to identify the neural substrates underlying human movement. Basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology plus more in-depth materials. Emphasis on sensorimotor function. P: College anatomy and physiology; major in kinesiology or cons inst.
330 Research in Kinesiology. 3 cr. The research process as applied in kinesiology, including hypothesis development, ethical issues, study design, measurement and statistical concepts, and presentation of results. Includes exposure to current research within the Department of Kinesiology. P: Math 112 or exemption; Stats 371or Psych 210 or equiv; kines major or cons inst.
350 Introduction to Exercise Psychology. 3 cr. Emphasis on the psychological foundations of exercise with motivational techniques, perception of effort, personality dynamics, and mental health serving as the focal points. P: Jr st or cons inst.
360 Lifespan Motor Development. 3 cr. (For majors) Motor development in individuals at various points in the life span; use of such information as a framework for assessing levels of motor development. How to observe movement, interpreting and using such information as one important basis for planning what and how to teach. P: Major in kinesiology or cons inst.
361 Motor Learning and Performance. 3 cr. A basic and up-to-date view of the major processes and mechanisms underlying the performance and learning of motor skills. Principles in motor learning and control are systematically introduced to produce a meaningful conceptual framework. P: Psych 202 or Ed Psych 331; major in kinesiology or cons inst.
478 Elementary School Physical Education Student Teaching. (Crosslisted with Curric) 2-8 cr. P: Adv reg in stdt tchg ofc, 109 Educ.
479 Middle School or High School Physical Education Student Teaching. (Crosslisted with Curric) 2-8 cr. P: Adv reg in stdt tchg ofc, 109 Educ.
521 Physical Activity and Health. 3 cr. Research evidence regarding how physical activity and fitness are related to health (e.g., during pregnancy and aging) and disease, especially cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cancer. Application and communication of knowledge in practical situations. P: Kines 314 or cons inst.
523 Clinical Exercise Testing & Training. (Crosslisted with Medicine, Nursing) 3 cr. Physiological basis and methods of human exercise testing and training. Topics: clinical exercise physiology, exercise testing protocols, cardiopulmonary monitoring, basic ECG interpretation, exercise prescription. P: Kines 314 or cons inst.
600 Advanced Exercise Psychology. 3 cr. Exercise and performance examined from the standpoint of motivation, personality dynamics, psychophysics, mental health, social psychology, and behavioral medicine. P: Grad st or cons inst.
614 Biological Factors Influencing Exercise Performance. 3 cr. Exploration of selected factors relative to performance and exercise physiology : e.g., ergogenic aids, nutritional factors, gender and age of the athlete, an d long term competitive events. P: Kines 314, kines major or cons inst.
615 Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Physiology. 2 cr. Laboratory procedures and skills commonly used in exercise physiology. P: Kines 314, kines major or cons inst.
618 Biomechanics. 2-3 cr. Biomechanics of human movement and skill with emphasis on kinematics and kinetics. P: Kines 218, Anat 329, or cons inst.
699 Independent Study. 1-3 cr. P: Kines major & Sr st & cons inst.
700 Psychological Effects of Exercise. 3 cr. Consequences of involvement in acute and chronic exercise on selected psychological states such as anxiety, depression, hostility, and self-esteem. P: Kines 600 or cons inst.
721 Neural Basis for Movement. 3 cr. How the central nervous system organizes skilled human performance. Evolution of neuromuscular mechanisms, subserving skills, and the causes and limitations of movement at high speeds and high levels of force. P: Neuroanatomy or neurophysiology or physiological psychology.
773 Cardiorespiratory Adaptions to Environment and Exercise. (Crosslisted with Physiol) 3 cr. Examination of the effects of acute and chronic exercise and exposure to hypo- and hyperbaric environments on physiological responses; mechanisms underlying these responses. P: Physiol 720 or cons inst.
774 Metabolic Responses to Exercise and Environmental Stress. 2 cr. Examination of the metabolic and biochemical responses to acute and chronic exercise and environmental stress. Emphasis placed on the mechanisms underlying these responses. P: Physiol 720 or cons inst.
779 Human Muscle Function in Health and Disease. (Crosslisted with Neurol) 2 cr. Multidisciplinary seminar on human muscle function in health and disease. The course is geared toward advanced undergraduate and graduate students in kinesiology, physical and occupational therapy, motor control and behavior, neurophysiology resident in neurology and other related allied health professionals. P: Cons inst.
785 Human Occupation and Health. 3 cr. This course focuses on the nature of human occupation (everyday purposeful activity) and its relationship to well-being and health. Theories of occupation and health are critically examined. P: Grad st or cons inst.
791 Physical Activity Epidemiology. (Crosslisted with Pop Hlth) 3 cr. Recommendations for and surveillance of physical activity in the U.S., and associations with health and disease at the population level. Emphasis on measurement techniques, study design and research considerations. P: Grad st or cons inst.
800 Seminar-Exercise Psychology. 2 cr. Research oriented developments in exercise psychology. P: Grad st.
861 Principles of Motor Control and Learning. 3 cr. Theories and experimental findings in motor control, acquisition and retention of motor behavior. Topics: attention, models of motor control, kinesthesis, learning, information processing, memory, transfer, feedback, age and gender differences. P: Kines 361 or cons inst.
880 Motor Development Across the Life Span. 3 cr. Study of ontogenetic change in human movement across the life span, and of the factors influencing such change. Investigation of the relationships of motor development to other aspects of human development. P: Cons inst.
885 Seminar in Occupation and Health. 1 cr. ]This seminar will focus on current theoretical and methodological issues and problems within the study of human occupation and health. P: Grad st or cons inst.
900 Seminar in Kinesiology. 1 cr. This course provides a forum for students, faculty and staff from the department of kinesiology to present and discuss research and current issues related to the field of kinesiology. P: Grad st or cons inst.
950 Seminar in Physical Activity Pedagogy. 2 cr. Current research in physical activity pedagogy with specific application to school, community and private youth physical activity programs. P: Grad st or cons inst.
951 Seminar-Biomechanics. 2 cr. P: Cons inst.
953 Human Biodynamics Seminar. 1 cr. P: Kines 753 or cons inst.
955 Seminar - Physical Activity Epidemiology. 1 cr. Current research developments in physical activity epidemiology. P: Grad st or cons inst.
960 Seminar-Motor Development. 2 cr. P: Kines 880 or cons inst.
961 Seminar in Motor Control and Learning. 2 cr. P: Kines 861 or cons inst.
963 Seminar-Motor Behavior. 1 cr.
990 Research or Thesis. 1-12 cr. P: Grad st.
991 Research in Physical Activity- Theory and Design. 3 cr. Basic principles of scientific inquiry and their application to the study of physical activity. P: Stat 301, or Ed Psych 561, or equiv, or cons inst.
999 Independent Reading. 1-4 cr. P: Grad st.
631 Introduction to Augmentative Communication. (Crosslisted with Com Dis, RP & SE) 3 cr. Overview of electronic and non-electronic augmentative communicative systems designed for persons with severe motor, cognitive, and perceptual disabilities. P: Jr st or cons inst.
713 Neural Basis of Normal and Pathological Movement. 3 cr. Lectures and discussion directed toward an understanding of the neural substrates underlying movement in man. P: Neuroanatomy & cons inst.
760 Research Issues in Early Development. 3 cr. Current topics, concepts, and theoretical issues in early developmental research that relate to occupational and physical therapists. P: Grad st and cons inst.
775 Special Topics. 1-3 cr. Special Topics - Subject matter varies - See current Timetable. P: Cons inst.
791 Research and Thesis. 1-5 cr. Research and thesis. P: Cons inst.
799 Directed Study. 1-3 cr. Directed Study. P: Cons inst.