KINS - Kinesiology

KINS - Kinesiology

KINS 1105  Introduction to Kinesiology  (3-0-3)  
Examines the foundations of professions and relevant issues within the area of kinesiology (exercise science and physical education) including historical perspectives, future directions, and relevant issues.
KINS 1106  Lifetime Wellness  (2-0-2)  
This course is designed to help students understand the dimensions of wellness with regard to well-being and longevity, gain understanding of fundamental concepts related to behavior change and lifetime health and develop knowledge of fitness-related components.
KINS 2105  Weight Control  (2-0-2)  
Exploration of body composition, personal dietary practices, skills for dietary planning, a survey of eating disorders, commercially prepared food products, and commercially available diets.
KINS 2106  Medical Terminology for Health Professions  (3-0-3)  
Construction and interpretation of terms used in health and medical professions with a focus on prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms. Students will define and interpret medical terms relating to structure and function, pathology, diagnosis, clinical procedures, and pharmacology.
KINS 2271  Skills and Concepts I  (1-4-3)  
Prerequisite: Kinesiology major, or department approval. Instruction, individual practice, and skill analysis leading to proficiency in activities such as basketball, lacrosse, team handball, flag football, soccer, floor hockey and Ultimate Frisbee.
KINS 2272  Skills and Concepts of Physical Activity II  (1-4-3)  
Prerequisite: Kinesiology major, or department approval. Instruction, individual practice, and skill analysis leading to proficiency in activities such as tennis, Pickleball, volleyball, badminton, softball and track and field.
KINS 3107  Psychology of Exercise  (3-0-3)  
Role of psychological factors in exercise and physical activity. Theories of motivation and exercise behavior examined. Effective interventions for increasing exercise participation and adherence also explored.
KINS 3126  Recognition and Evaluation of Athletic Injuries  (3-0-3)  
This course will examine signs and symptoms of common athletic injuries. Techniques for recognition, evaluation, and immediate care are emphasized.
Restriction(s):

Freshman or Sophomore students may not enroll.

KINS 3135  Kinesiology  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2221 with a minimum grade of C or BIOL 2221K with a minimum grade of C or BIOL 2251K with a minimum grade of C
Analysis of movement from an anatomical and biomechanical perspective. Major emphasis on anatomical kinesiology - origins, insertions, nomenclature, actions of skeletal muscle. Biomechanical analysis of movement and sport skills.
KINS 3165  Principles of Sport Coaching  (3-0-3)  
An in-depth study of the functions, theory, and techniques of coaching sports. The rules for coaching various sports, coaching standards, and officiating will be presented.
KINS 3217  Physical Education in the Elementary School  (2-4-4)  
Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education with a score of Y
Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education. The content and methods of teaching physical education in the elementary school; emphasis on movement education games curriculum. Laboratory experience required.
KINS 3218  Developing Movement Skills in Elementary Education  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education with a score of Y
Content and methods for developing movement skills in preschool through grade five.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Elementary Education.

KINS 3232  Exercise Leadership  (2-2-3)  
Prerequisite(s): KINS 3135 with a minimum grade of C or EXSC 3135 with a minimum grade of C
Prerequisite: KINS 3135 with a grade of "C" or better. Materials, methods, and laboratory experiences in exercise leadership. Appropriate techniques of exercise instruction in group and individual settings covered. Special emphasis given to certification guidelines in exercise leadership
KINS 4000  Fitness Testing for Health and Physical Education Certification Concentration  (0-0-0)  
Students will participate in health- related fitness tests to include: one-mile walk, curl-ups, push-ups, and sit-and-reach. This addresses a Georgia PSC standard in Health and Physical Education. S/U grading.
KINS 4131  Exercise Physiology  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2251K with a minimum grade of C and BIOL 2252K with a minimum grade of C and KINS 4331 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C
A study of the acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise. Emphasis given to bioenergetics, cardiorespiratory function, thermoregulation, and conditioning.
KINS 4133  Exercise Prescription  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): KINS 4232 with a minimum grade of C or EXSC 4232 with a minimum grade of C
Prerequisite: KINS 4232 with a minimum grade of C.. Exercise programming strategies for a variety of populations. ACSM guidelines emphasized.
KINS 4135  Pathophysiology for Exercise Science Professions  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2222K with a minimum grade of C or BIOL 2252K with a minimum grade of C
Prerequisite: BIOL 2222K with a grade of "C" or better and Junior standing. Course will examine the pathophysiology of selected diseases and conditions relevant to the exercise science professional. Emphasis on the natural history of atherosclerosis and the disease process of cardiovascular disease risk factors. Pulmonary, metabolic, and other conditions explored.
Restriction(s):

Freshman or Sophomore students may not enroll.

KINS 4137  Nutritional Bases of Human Performance  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite: Junior standing. An examination of digestive/absorptive processes, energy and nutrient requirements for health and performance, dietary fads among athletes, the relationship of sport and exercise to eating disorders, and related topics.
Restriction(s):

Freshman or Sophomore students may not enroll.

KINS 4146  Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): KINS 1105 with a minimum grade of C
Course will examine principles of testing, measurement, and evaluation. Emphasis on reliability and validity theory, basic statistical concepts, and applications to kinesiology and human performance.
Restriction(s):

Freshman or Sophomore students may not enroll.

KINS 4147  Organization and Administration  (3-0-3)  
This course examines effective organization and leadership in Kinesiology-related professions. Course will cover organizational structures, management and leadership styles, risk management, emergency planning, budgeting and financial issues, and other administrative issues.
Restriction(s):

Freshman or Sophomore students may not enroll.

KINS 4215  Physical Education at the Middle Level  (2-2-3)  
Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education with a score of Y
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program. Introduction to the components of a quality middle school physical education program; young adolescent characteristics, middle level concept, and implications for teaching and curriculum. Emphasis on designing a developmentally appropriate program.
KINS 4232  Exercise Testing  (2-2-3)  
Prerequisite(s): KINS 4131 with a minimum grade of C or EXSC 4131 with a minimum grade of C
Prerequisite: KINS 4131 with a minimum grade of C. Materials and methods for risk assessment and fitness evaluation for a variety of populations. ACSM guidelines emphasized.
KINS 4245  Physical Activity for Students with Disabilities  (2-2-3)  
Program development, teaching techniques, and activity adaptations for special populations.
KINS 4317  Health Related Fitness Education  (1-2-2)  
Prepares pre-service teachers to observe, teach, and assess student wellness in middle and high school. Emphasis on individualized fitness programs and the use of appropriate technology.
KINS 4331  Exercise Physiology Laboratory  (0-2-1)  
Prerequisite(s): KINS 4131 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or EXSC 4131 with a minimum grade of C
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: KINS 4131 with a minimum grade of C. Laboratory experiences designed to reinforce lecture in KINS 4131.
KINS 4335  Assessment in Physical Education  (0-2-2)  
Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education with a score of Y
Emphasis on developing assessments for skill, fitness, knowledge and affective development.
KINS 4415  Coaching Practicum  (0-4-2)  
Prerequisites: Kinesiology major or departmental approval. Supervised experiences in approved coaching settings. A minimum of 60 lab hours to be required with related seminars and group planning sessions. S/U grading.
KINS 4698  Internship / Practicum  (0-0-(3-12))  
Supervised field experiences in approved agencies. Students will work in a professional setting to expand experience, knowledge, and skills in the field of Kinesiology. Senior standing (final semester) and departmental approval required to register.
Repeatability: Repeatable for credit up to 1 times or 12 hours.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to Senior students.

KINS 4899  Independent Study  ((1-3)-0-(1-3))  
Independent study in the area of Kinesiology supervised by a faculty member in the area of specialization. Course may be repeated for credit with permission of the department chair for a maximum of 6 credits.
Repeatability: Repeatable for credit up to 2 times or 6 hours.
Restriction(s):

Freshman or Sophomore students may not enroll.

Enrollment limited to students in the Department Prerequisite college.

KINS 5133G  Pharmacological Considerations for Exercise Testing and Training  (3-0-3)  
An examination of commonly used drugs in the treatment of conditions and disorders including cardiac, pulmonary and metabolic diseases. The classifications, mechanism of action, and impact of drugs on exercise testing and training will be examined.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

KINS 5133U  Pharmacological Considerations for Exercise Testing and Training  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): KINS 4131 with a minimum grade of C
Prerequisites: KINS 4131 with a minimum grade of C. An examination of commonly used drugs in the treatment of conditions and disorders including cardiac, pulmonary and metabolic diseases. The classifications, mechanism of action, and impact of drugs on exercise testing and training will be examined.
KINS 5135G  Program Design in Kinesiology and Health  (3-0-3)  
Planning, implementing and evaluating programs in kinesiology and / or health related fields.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in the BSER06 or MSER06 programs.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

KINS 5135U  Program Design in Kinesiology and Health  (3-0-3)  
Planning, implementing and evaluating programs in kinesiology and / or health related fields.
KINS 5136G  Environmental Stress and Exercise  (3-0-3)  
An examination of the effects of heat, cold, altitude, and hyperbaric conditions on human physiology at rest and exercise. Both acute and chronic adaptation to environmental stress will be examined.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in the MSER06 program.

KINS 5136U  Environmental Stress and Exercise  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): KINS 4131 with a minimum grade of C
An examination of the effects of heat, cold, altitude, and hyperbaric conditions on human physiology at rest and exercise. Both acute and chronic adaptation to environmental stress will be examined.
KINS 5137G  Electrocardiography  (3-0-3)  
An examination of the electrophysiology of the heart, the electrocardiogram, identification of normal and abnormal rhythms, and 12-lead infarct patterns.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in the MSER06 program.

KINS 5137U  Electrocardiography  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2222K with a minimum grade of C
An examination of the electrophysiology of the heart, the electrocardiogram, identification of normal and abnormal rhythms, and 12-lead infarct patterns.
KINS 5145G  Motor Learning and Performance  (3-0-3)  
A course designed to study the processes and principles that underlie motor skill acquisition and performance.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

KINS 5145U  Motor Learning and Performance  (3-0-3)  
A course designed to study the processes and principles that underlie motor skill acquisition and performance.
KINS 5212G  Principles of Strength and Conditioning  (3-0-3)  
Testing, evaluation, appropriate exercise techniques, and programming to improve performance in athletic populations. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certification guidelines emphasized.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in the BSER06 or MSER06 programs.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in the Department Prerequisite college.

KINS 5212U  Principles of Strength and Conditioning  (3-0-3)  
Prerequisite(s): (KINS 3135 with a minimum grade of C and KINS 4131 with a minimum grade of C) or (EXSC 3135 with a minimum grade of C and EXSC 4131 with a minimum grade of C) or (KINS 3135 with a minimum grade of C and EXSC 4131 with a minimum grade of C) or (EXSC 3135 with a minimum grade of C and KINS 4131 with a minimum grade of C)
Testing, evaluation, appropriate exercise techniques, and programming to improve performance in athletic populations. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certification guidelines emphasized.
KINS 5215G  The Development of Motor Skills: A Lifespan Perspective  (2-2-3)  
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2130 with a minimum grade of C
Examines developmental changes that occur in the acquisition of fundamental locomotor and manipulative skills; factors affecting development: information processing differences between children and adults and beginning and skilled performers.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

KINS 5215U  The Development of Motor Skills: A Lifespan Perspective  (2-2-3)  
Prerequisite(s): EDUF 2116 with a minimum grade of C or EDUC 2130 with a minimum grade of C
Prerequisite: EDUF 2116 or EDUC 2130 with grade of "C" or better. Examines developmental changes that occur in the acquisition of fundamental locomotor and manipulative skills; factors affecting development: information processing differences between children and adults and beginning and skilled performers.
KINS 5216G  Physical Education in the Secondary School  (2-4-4)  
Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education with a score of Y
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Curriculum development and methods of teaching physical education in the secondary school. Laboratory experience is required.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

KINS 5216U  Physical Education in the Secondary School  (2-4-4)  
Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education with a score of Y
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Curriculum development and methods of teaching physical education in the secondary school. Laboratory experience is required.
KINS 5217G  Physical Education in the Elementary School  (1-4-3)  
Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education with a score of Y
The content and methods of teaching physical education in the elementary school; emphasis on movement education games curriculum. Laboratory experience required.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to Degree - Graduate students.

KINS 5217U  Physical Education in the Elementary School  (1-4-3)  
Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education with a score of Y
Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education. The content and methods of teaching physical education in the elementary school; emphasis on movement education games curriculum. Laboratory experience required.
KINS 5218G  Teaching Health in P-8 Schools  (1-2-2)  
Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education with a score of Y
Methods of teaching health in P-8 school settings; curriculum requirements for health education; resources available for health instruction.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

KINS 5218U  Teaching Health in P-8 Schools  (1-2-2)  
Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education with a score of Y
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Methods of teaching health in P-8 school settings; curriculum requirements for health education; resources available for health instruction.
KINS 5219G  Teaching Health in High School  (1-2-2)  
Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education with a score of Y
Methods of teaching health in high school settings; curriculum requirements for health education; resources available for health instruction.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

KINS 5219U  Teaching Health in High School  (1-2-2)  
Prerequisite(s): Admitted to Teacher Education with a score of Y
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Methods of teaching health in the high school (9-12); curriculum requirements for health education; resources available for health instruction
KINS 5485G  Student Teaching in Health and Physical Education  (0-40-10)  
Prerequisite(s): (KINS 3217 and KINS 4215) or (PHED 6216 and KINS 5216G) and Admitted to Teacher Education with a score of Y and KINS 4000 (may be taken concurrently)
Prerequisite: KINS 3217, KINS 4215 or PHED 6216, KINS 5216 and Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisites: KINS 4000. Observation and instruction in health and physical education. Cooperative supervision by selected P-12 teachers and college faculty. (S/U grading) (Course Fee Required)
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

KINS 5485U  Student Teaching in Health and Physical Education  (0-40-10)  
Prerequisite(s): KINS 3217 with a minimum grade of C and KINS 4335 with a minimum grade of C and (KINS 5216U with a minimum grade of C or KINS 5216G (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C) and (KINS 5218U with a minimum grade of C or KINS 5218G with a minimum grade of C) and (KINS 5219U with a minimum grade of C or KINS 5218G with a minimum grade of C)
Observation and instruction in health and physical education. Cooperative supervision by selected P-12 teachers and college faculty. (S/U grading) (Course Fee Required)
KINS 5545G  Selected Topics in Kinesiology  (0-0-(1-3))  
Prerequisite: Departmental approval. Selected topics in Kinesiology. May be taken twice for credit.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

KINS 5545U  Selected Topics in Kinesiology  (0-0-(1-3))  
KINS 6000  Capstone/Thesis Defense  (0-0-0)  
Satisfactory grade indicates successful completion of capstone assessment or defense of thesis. Departmental approval required.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

KINS 6118  Applied Physiology of Sports and Exercise  (3-0-3)  
Physiological applications to a variety of sport and exercise conditions.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

KINS 6135   Using Data Analytics in Kinesiology  (3-0-3)  
This course provides students an introduction to applying data in a variety of exercise and sport contexts. Students will use appropriate statistical tools to manage, visualize and interpret data to inform decision making in sport.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

KINS 6776  Capstone Course in Kinesiology  (0-0-3)  
The capstone course integrates and applies the knowledge learned/acquired throughout the program to in-depth case analysis and discussion. Students will enroll in the course during their final semester.