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Course ID:KINS 2010. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Kinesiology
Course
Description:
A survey of the foundations of kinesiology, the study of movement. Units include curricular, historical, philosophical, sociological, psychological, physiological, biomechanical, pedagogical, and motor behavioral components. Students will be introduced to the skills and knowledge required to become a successful practitioner, researcher, or teacher in careers related to kinesiology.
Athena Title:Introduction to Kinesiology
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 2010E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 2010E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Kinesiology
Course
Description:
An introduction to the field of kinesiology, the study of human physical activity, including the field’s primary sources of knowledge and academic sub-disciplines. Students will also be introduced to the skills and knowledge required to become successful practitioners, researchers, or teachers in occupational fields related to kinesiology.
Athena Title:Introduction to Kinesiology
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 2010
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 2100. 3 hours.
Course Title:Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
Course
Description:
Modern principles in the prevention, care, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of athletic related injuries and illnesses.
Athena Title:PREV CARE ATH INJ
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 2100
Corequisite:KINS 2100L
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 2100L. 1 hour. 2 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Laboratory
Course
Description:
Application of a variety of protective devices as well as taping, wrapping, and padding procedures consistent with the principles for the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
Athena Title:ATH INJ LAB
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 2100L
Corequisite:KINS 2100
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 2420. 2 hours.
Course Title:Physical Education in Elementary Education
Course
Description:
Instructionally and developmentally appropriate teaching skills and movement activities for use with children in grades P-5. Practical experiences included.
Athena Title:Physical Education in Elem Edu
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 2470L. 1 hour. Repeatable for maximum 4 hours credit. 2 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Practicum in Athletic Training
Course
Description:
The student will gain entry level knowledge and skills to function as an athletic training student. Each student will obtain 45 hours of clinical observation in an athletic training setting to gain clinical experience.
Athena Title:PRACT ATHLETIC TNG
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 2470
Nontraditional Format:Supervised practicum hours in athletic training setting.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:KINS 2500-2500L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Exercise is Medicine
Course
Description:
Public health guidelines and biological mechanisms related to physical activity and exercise-induced enhancement of physical and mental health (e.g., obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, anxiety, depression). Personal exercise and health data are collected to engage in scientific inquiry and communication.
Athena Title:Exercise is Medicine
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 2500E, KINS 2501E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 2500E. 2 hours.
Course Title:Exercise is Medicine
Course
Description:
Public health guidelines and biological mechanisms related to physical activity and exercise-induced enhancement of physical and mental health (e.g., obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, anxiety, depression). Personal exercise and health data are collected to engage in scientific inquiry and communication.
Athena Title:Exercise is Medicine
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 2500
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Corequisite:KINS 2501E
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 2501E. 1 hour. 2 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Exercise is Medicine Lab Online
Course
Description:
Public health guidelines and biological mechanisms related to physical activity and exercise-induced enhancement of physical and mental health (e.g., obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, anxiety, depression). Personal exercise and health data are collected to engage in scientific inquiry and communication.
Athena Title:Exercise Medicine Lab Online
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 2500L
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Corequisite:KINS 2500E
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 2600. 2 hours.
Course Title:Responding to Emergencies
Course
Description:
Introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary in an emergency to sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of sudden illness or injury until professional medical help arrives.
Athena Title:Responding to Emergencies
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3100. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Recognition and Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I
Course
Description:
Methods and techniques in the recognition and evaluation of athletic injuries to the lower body.
Athena Title:REC/EVAL ATH INJ I
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 3100
Prerequisite:KINS 2100
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3105. 3 hours.
Course Title:Teaching Methods for Fitness
Course
Description:
Methods of teaching of health-related fitness. Concepts and directed laboratory experiences will enable the student to assess fitness programs and implement them in a physical education program.
Athena Title:Teaching Methods for Fitness
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3110. 3 hours.
Course Title:Teaching of Net/Wall Activities
Course
Description:
Teaching methods and strategies, including organization, management, and assessment of skills in activities including, but not limited to, badminton, volleyball, tennis, and pickleball.
Athena Title:Teaching of Net Wall Activity
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3120. 3 hours.
Course Title:Teaching of Striking/Target Activities
Course
Description:
Teaching methods and strategies, including organization, management, and assessment of skills in softball, golf, field events, and floor/field hockey.
Athena Title:Teaching Striking Target Activ
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3200. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Recognition and Evaluation of Athletic Injuries II
Course
Description:
Methods and techniques in the recognition and evaluation of athletic injuries to the upper body.
Athena Title:REC/EVAL ATH INJ II
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 3110
Prerequisite:KINS 3100
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3210. 3 hours.
Course Title:Teaching of Individual Activities
Course
Description:
Teaching methods and strategies, including organization, management, and assessment of skills in activities such as, but not limited to, aerobic dance, cross country/trail running, and tumbling/gymnastics.
Athena Title:Teaching Individual Activities
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3220. 3 hours.
Course Title:Teaching of Invasion Activities
Course
Description:
Teaching methods and strategies, including organization, management, and assessment of skills in activities such as, but not limited to, soccer, team handball, and basketball.
Athena Title:Teaching Invasion Activities
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3240. 3 hours.
Course Title:General Medical Conditions in Athletic Training
Course
Description:
Recognition and treatment of general medical conditions and disabilities of athletes and others involved in physical activity. Application of pharmacological principles in the treatment of illness, injury, and disease for an athletic population.
Athena Title:GEN MED AT
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 3240
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3301S. 1 hour. 2-3 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Academic Community Service Practicum
Course
Description:
Students in this course will engage in twenty hours of service- learning experiences in the community related to education and areas of kinesiology. A student contract and journal are required.
Athena Title:COMMUNITY PRACTICUM
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS 3301
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:KINS 3302S. 1 hour. 2-3 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Multicultural Service Learning Practicum
Course
Description:
Students in this course will engage in twenty hours of service- learning experiences in a multicultural setting related to education and other areas related to kinesiology. A student contract and journal are required.
Athena Title:MULTICULT PRACTICUM
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS 3302
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:KINS 3303. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. 2-12 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Sport Management Practicum
Course
Description:
Individual practical experience within the sport business industry with an approved sport organization. Students are expected to locate an appropriate site to gain practicum experience.
Athena Title:Sport Management Practicum
Nontraditional Format:Students are expected to work on-site to fulfill this practicum experience.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:KINS 3420. 3 hours.
Course Title:Managing the Legal Aspects of Sport
Course
Description:
Management of the legal principles and problems that directly affect sport.
Athena Title:Manag Legal Aspects of Sport
Prerequisite:KINS 3430 or KINS 3430E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3430. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Sport Management
Course
Description:
Overview of the sport management discipline, including history, management principles, marketing, economics, finance, facility and event management, law, communications, public relations, global sport, and career opportunities.
Athena Title:Intro to Sport Management
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 3430E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3430E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Sport Management
Course
Description:
Overview of the sport management discipline, including history, management principles, marketing, economics, finance, facility and event management, law, communications, public relations, global sport, and career opportunities.
Athena Title:Intro to Sport Management
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 3430
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3450S. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit. 2-6 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Practicum in Fitness and Conditioning
Course
Description:
Individual practical experience in exercise leadership, fitness testing, and clinical exercise testing conducted at the University of Georgia fitness center and recreational activity facilities.
Athena Title:Practicum Fitness Conditioning
Nontraditional Format:Students will meet once per week for classroom lecture. Additional contact hours with community members will be established by the supervisor based on credit hours. Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. Students will be involved in the planning and implementation of the project(s) and may spend time outside of the classroom. Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for approximately 75-100% of the overall instruction time.
Prerequisite:Permission of major
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3460. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 3 hours credit.
Course Title:Practicum for Health Care Professionals
Course
Description:
Individual practical experience in a clinical setting working under a licensed physical therapist, physician, physician's assistant, occupational therapist, or other medical specialist.
Athena Title:Practicum for Health Care Prof
Nontraditional Format:Contact hours established by supervisor.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:KINS 3480. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Practicum in Kinesiology Research
Course
Description:
Individual practical experience assisting with research in kinesiology.
Athena Title:Practicum in Kinesiology Rsch
Nontraditional Format:Contact hours established by supervisor.
Prerequisite:Permission of school
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:KINS 3500-3500L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Personal Training
Course
Description:
Prepares students for opportunities in the personal training fields by providing theoretical and practical knowledge of the physiological, functional, and biomechanical aspects of designing and supervising strength and conditioning programs for various populations. Students are prepared to successfully complete national personal training certification.
Athena Title:Personal Training
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3510. 3 hours.
Course Title:Group Exercise Instruction
Course
Description:
Knowledge and practical experience regarding teaching and evaluating group exercise classes varying in format, such as high/low cardio, step, kickboxing, sports conditioning, water exercise, indoor cycling, yoga, Pilates, and muscle conditioning. Upon completion, students will be prepared to take a national certification exam.
Athena Title:Group Exercise Instruction
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3560. 3 hours.
Course Title:Contemporary Issues in Sport
Course
Description:
Contemporary issues that are facing sport and the people who manage or participate in it.
Athena Title:CONTEMP ISSUE SPORT
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS 3450
Pre or Corequisite:KINS 3430
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS(AFAM) 3580. 3 hours.
Course Title:Sport and the Black Culture
Course
Description:
A cultural analysis of sport and Black cultures. Evolution of sport as a cultural expression in Black communities. Historical patterns and current conditions of Blacks' participation in sport.
Athena Title:Sport and the Black Culture
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3600. 3 hours.
Course Title:Applied Biomechanics
Course
Description:
Biomechanical principles of human motion and structure of the human body. Laws of mechanics and tissue biomechanics are applied to sport, dance, daily living activities, physical training, and injury etiology and prevention. Designed for students not in the Exercise and Sport Science major.
Athena Title:Applied Biomechanics
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 4200, KINS 4200L
Prerequisite:Any MATH course 1101 or higher and CBIO 2200-2200L
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3700. 3 hours.
Course Title:Applied Exercise Physiology
Course
Description:
Physiological responses to exercise and adaptations to training. Influence of physical activity on health and design of conditioning programs in select populations and conditions. Designed for non-exercise science majors.
Athena Title:Applied Exercise Physiology
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 3700E
Prerequisite:(CBIO 2200-2200L and CBIO 2210-2210L) or VPHY 3100
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3700E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Applied Exercise Physiology
Course
Description:
Physiological responses to exercise and adaptations to training. Influence of physical activity on health and design of conditioning programs in select populations and conditions. Designed for non-exercise science majors.
Athena Title:Applied Exercise Physiology
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 3700
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:(CBIO 2200-2200L and CBIO 2210-2210L) or VPHY 3100 or VPHY 3100E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3720. 3 hours.
Course Title:Foundations of Teaching Physical Education
Course
Description:
Examines historical, philosophical, sociological, pedagogical, and content knowledge factors which influence the nature, evolution, and maintenance of physical education and sport in the schools through current theory and research findings.
Athena Title:FOUND TEACHING PE
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS 3720
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3830. 3 hours.
Course Title:Study Design and Statistics in Kinesiology
Course
Description:
Common clinical research methods to evaluate physical function, performance, and injury; procedures for evaluating clinical tests and their results; data analysis techniques; review and critique of peer-reviewed research in Kinesiology.
Athena Title:Study Design and Stat in Kins
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 3830E
Prerequisite:Permission of major
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 3830E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Study Design and Statistics in Kinesiology
Course
Description:
Common clinical research methods to evaluate physical function, performance, and injury; procedures for evaluating clinical tests and their results; data analysis techniques; review and critique of peer-reviewed research in Kinesiology.
Athena Title:Study Design and Stat in Kins
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 3830
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:Permission of major
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4000. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Directed Study in Kinesiology
Course
Description:
Directed study of a topic in kinesiology supervised by a faculty member.
Athena Title:DIR STUDY KINS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 4000 or PEDS 4000
Nontraditional Format:Variable hours established by faculty.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4100. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Therapeutics I in Athletic Training
Course
Description:
Concepts and principles related to therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation used in the treatment of athletic injuries.
Athena Title:THERAPEUTICS I AT
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 4100
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4120. 3 hours.
Course Title:Administration of Sports Medicine
Course
Description:
Advanced organization and administration principles in athletic training and sports medicine. Emphasizes the objectives, principles, and problems in the management of a comprehensive sports medicine program.
Athena Title:ADMIN SPORTS MED
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 4120
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4130. 3 hours.
Course Title:Athletic Training Emergency Care
Course
Description:
The basic principles of emergency medical care focused on athletic injuries. This is a comprehensive course for the athletic trainer who must initially evaluate and stabilize an athlete in a trauma situation. Using a lecture format, rapid assessment, resuscitation, packaging, and transportation of the injured athlete are taught.
Athena Title:ATH TNG EMERG CARE
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 2130 or KINS 2130 or EXRS 4130-4130L
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4150/6150. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Global Issues in Sports Medicine
Course
Description:
Examination of global athletic training/sports medicine clinical practice through lecture and clinical experiences with local sports medicine teams and seminars/presentations from invited faculty.
Athena Title:Global Issues in Sports Med
Nontraditional Format:The course is designed as a study abroad experience, thus the student will be exposed to seminars and clinical experience with the local faculty and medical practitioners. These experiences will be arranged as part of the study abroad experience and the UGA faculty associated with the program.
Undergraduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4200L. 1 hour. 2 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Biomechanics Laboratory
Course
Description:
The various instrumentation and methodological techniques used in biomechanics and associated career settings. Application of major biomechanical principles in laboratory activities.
Athena Title:BIOMECHANICS LAB
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 3600 or KINS 3600 or EXRS 4200/6200
Prerequisite:CBIO 2200-2200L and (PHYS 1111-1111L or PHYS 1211-1211L)
Corequisite:KINS 4200
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4200. 3 hours.
Course Title:Biomechanics
Course
Description:
Application of mechanical principles to questions regarding the mechanisms underlying the structure and function of human body, human movement effectiveness, equipment design, and injury mechanisms.
Athena Title:BIOMECHANICS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 3600 or EXRS 4200/6200
Prerequisite:CBIO 2200-2200L and (PHYS 1111-1111L or PHYS 1211-1211L)
Corequisite:KINS 4200L
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:NUTR(KINS) 4220/6220. 3 hours.
Course Title:Nutrition in Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport
Course
Description:
Role of nutrition in supporting health and human performance with an emphasis on macronutrients, micronutrients, nutrient bioenergetics, optimizing nutrient and food intake, thermoregulation, fluid balance, supplements, ergogenic aids, and body weight management.
Athena Title:Nutri Phys Activity Exer Sport
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in NUTR 4220E, KINS 4220E or NUTR 6220E, KINS 6220E
Prerequisite:NUTR 2100 or NUTR 2100E or NUTR 2100H or KINS 3700 or KINS 3700E or KINS 4630/6630 or KINS 4630H or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:NUTR(KINS) 4220E/6220E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Nutrition in Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport
Course
Description:
Role of nutrition in supporting health and human performance with an emphasis on macronutrients, micronutrients, nutrient bioenergetics, optimizing nutrient and food intake, thermoregulation, fluid balance, supplements, ergogenic aids, and body weight management.
Athena Title:Nutri Phys Activity Exer Sport
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in NUTR 4220, KINS 4220 or NUTR 6220, KINS 6220
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:NUTR 2100 or NUTR 2100E or NUTR 2100H or KINS 3700 or KINS 3700E or KINS 4630/6630 or KINS 4630H or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4250E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Sports Analytics
Course
Description:
Provides a basic understanding of how data is used in decision making in a variety of sports contexts. Topics include data management, data visualization, and the use of data analysis within decision making in sports. Course lectures are provided to students via the University of Georgia's eLC platform. Where feasible, zoom meetings are held to facilitate learning.
Athena Title:Intro to Sports Analytics
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 4250
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:KINS 3430 or KINS 3430E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4250. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Sports Analytics
Course
Description:
Provides students with a basic understanding of how data is used in decision making in a variety of sports contexts. Topics include data management, data visualization, and the use of data analysis within decision making in sports.
Athena Title:Intro to Sports Analytics
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 4250E
Prerequisite:KINS 3430 or KINS 3430E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:NUTR(HDFS)(KINS) 4260/6260. 3 hours.
Course Title:Childhood Obesity
Course
Description:
Developmental perspective to describe the interplay of genetic predispositions, environmental, behavioral, cultural, and economic factors that increase risk for childhood obesity. Discussion of the health consequences, current public policy, and evidence-based strategies for prevention and treatment, including diet and physical activity, of childhood obesity.
Athena Title:Childhood Obesity
Prerequisite:NUTR 2100 or NUTR 2100E or NUTR 2100H
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4300/6300. 3 hours.
Course Title:Exercise Epidemiology
Course
Description:
Health-related aspects of exercise, physical activity, and physical fitness from the perspective of epidemiology. Biological mechanisms for healthy adaptations to physical activity and the behavioral determinants of exercise participation.
Athena Title:Exercise Epidemiology
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 4300E or KINS 6300E
Undergraduate Prerequisite:[CBIO 2200-2200L and (CBIO 2210-2210L or CBIO 2210E)] or VPHY 3100 or VPHY 3100E
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4300E/6300E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Exercise Epidemiology
Course
Description:
Health-related aspects of exercise, physical activity, and physical fitness from the perspective of epidemiology. Biological mechanisms for healthy adaptations to physical activity and the behavioral determinants of exercise participation.
Athena Title:Exercise Epidemiology
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 4300 or KINS 6300
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Undergraduate Prerequisite:[CBIO 2200-2200L and (CBIO 2210-2210L or CBIO 2210E)] or VPHY 3100 or VPHY 3100E
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4305/6305. 4 hours.
Course Title:Physical Education in the Elementary School
Course
Description:
Instructional methods and content for teaching physical activities in pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Students will plan lessons and teach groups of students in elementary school physical education classes.
Athena Title:PE in the Elementary School
Prerequisite:KINS 3720
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4310/6310. 3 hours.
Course Title:Exercise Prescription for Special Populations
Course
Description:
Chronic conditions (e.g., arthritis, diabetes) require different prescriptions of exercise for safety and effectiveness. Physical activity as prevention or treatment of the disease/condition and the optimal exercise prescription will be taught using case studies that integrate clinical data, medication use and behavioral management considerations.
Athena Title:Exercise Rx Special Population
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 4310E or KINS 6310E
Undergraduate Prerequisite:KINS 4630/6630 and KINS 4630L/6630L
Graduate Prerequisite:KINS 4630/6630 and KINS 4630L/6630L
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4310E/6310E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Exercise Prescription for Special Populations
Course
Description:
Chronic conditions (e.g., arthritis, diabetes) require different prescriptions of exercise for safety and effectiveness. Physical activity as prevention or treatment of the disease/condition and the optimal exercise prescription will be taught using case studies that integrate clinical data, medication use, and behavioral management considerations.
Athena Title:Exercise Rx Special Population
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 4310 or KINS 6310
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Undergraduate Prerequisite:KINS 4630/6630 and KINS 4630L/6630L
Graduate Prerequisite:KINS 4630/6630 and KINS 4630L/6630L
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4320/6320. 3 hours.
Course Title:Habitual Movement and Successful Aging
Course
Description:
The positive impact of habitual movement inclusive of exercise, physical activity, and sedentary behaviors on major biological aging processes, providing the basis for content regarding safe and effective movement prescription and programming for the older adult to ultimately enhance health, broadly defined, and quality of life.
Athena Title:Habit Movemt Successful Aging
Prerequisite:(KINS 4630/6630 and KINS 4630L/6630L) or KINS 3700 or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4330/6330. 3 hours.
Course Title:Physical Education for the Middle/Secondary School
Course
Description:
Curriculum, methods, and evaluation strategies for teaching physical education in grades 6-12. Students will plan units, lessons, and teach groups of diverse students in both middle and high school physical education classes.
Athena Title:PE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS 4330/6330-4330L/6330L
Prerequisite:KINS 3720 and KINS 4305/6305-4305L/6305L
Undergraduate Pre or Corequisite:Permission of department
Graduate Pre or Corequisite:Permission of department
Corequisite:KINS 4360
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4340/6340. 3 hours.
Course Title:Basic Curriculum and Teaching Procedures in School Health Education
Course
Description:
Curriculum development within the preschool through 12th grade comprehensive school health education program; review of scope and sequence, content, resources, and materials; development of lesson plans including concepts and objectives; examination and application of various teaching methods; utilization of media, community resources, and assessment techniques.
Athena Title:Curr and Teach Proc Sch Hlth
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4350/6350. 4 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit.
Course Title:European Perspectives in Kinesiology
Course
Description:
This course provides students with a broad understanding of European perspectives in kinesiology and sport, including physical education, health-enhancing physical activity, and elite sports. Application-based, oral and written assignments, and class discussions to focus on students' ability to understand the topics related.
Athena Title:European Perspectives in Kines
Nontraditional Format:The course is designed as a study abroad experience, thus the student will be exposed to seminars and experiences with local faculty, practitioners, and professionals. These experiences will be arranged as part of the study abroad experience and the UGA faculty associated with the program.
Undergraduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4360/6360. 3 hours.
Course Title:Curriculum and Assessment in Physical Education
Course
Description:
Examination of contemporary physical education curriculum models. Students learn to develop a standards-based curriculum for a P-12 program and how to align assessments with national and state standards. Traditional and authentic assessment methods currently used in physical education are studied, including the organization, administration, and interpretation of those assessments.
Athena Title:Curriculum and Assessment PE
Prerequisite:KINS 3720
Corequisite:KINS 4305/6305
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4400/6400. 3 hours.
Course Title:Exercise and Sport Psychology
Course
Description:
Effects of participating in exercise and sport on psychological traits and states. Cognitive and neurobiological mechanisms and psychological limitations to athletic performance.
Athena Title:EXER SPORT PSYCH
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 4400/6600
Undergraduate Prerequisite:PSYC 1101 and CBIO 2200-2200L and CBIO 2210-2210L and permission of major
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of school
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4450E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Initiating Motivation for Change in Health, Exercise, and Sport
Course
Description:
Provides students and future practitioners with strong preparation for their roles in physical/health education, coaching, and health counseling, including the areas of public health, health promotion, physical therapy, and nursing. This course focuses on increasing the understanding of motivational processes impacting adoption, engagement, and adherence of healthy behaviors.
Athena Title:Motivation Health Behav Change
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4500/6500. 3 hours.
Course Title:Physical Activity, Exercise, and Obesity Across the Lifespan
Course
Description:
Evidence relating societal reductions in human movement to the obesity epidemic; fundamental aspects of body composition; and mechanisms through which physical activity and exercise prevent and treat obesity, with special reference to the influence of life stage.
Athena Title:Exercise and Obesity
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4520E/6520E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Sport Finance
Course
Description:
Finance theory applied to sport organizations. Included are forms of ownership, revenues and costs in sport organizations, financial analysis, feasibility studies, economic impact studies, and public finance of sport.
Athena Title:Sport Finance
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 4520 or KINS 6520
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:(ECON 2106 or ECON 2106E or ECON 2106H) and (KINS 3430 or KINS 3430E)
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4520/6520. 3 hours.
Course Title:Sport Finance
Course
Description:
Finance theory applied to sport organizations. Included are forms of ownership, revenues and costs in sport organizations, financial analysis, feasibility studies, economic impact studies, and public finance of sport.
Athena Title:Sport Finance
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 4520E or KINS 6520E
Prerequisite:(ECON 2106 or ECON 2106E or ECON 2106H) and (KINS 3430 or KINS 3430E)
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4600/6600. 3 hours.
Course Title:Measurement and Surveillance of Physical Activity
Course
Description:
Methods and instruments used to measure physical activity. Systems used to track changes in physical activity within a population.
Athena Title:Measur Surveill PA
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4630L/6630L. 1 hour. 3 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Exercise Physiology Laboratory
Course
Description:
Laboratory experiences in exercise physiology, including use of common measurement tools in exercise physiology. Major principles in exercise physiology.
Athena Title:EX PHYSIOL LAB
Undergraduate Corequisite:KINS 4630/6630
Graduate Corequisite:KINS 4630/6630
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4630H. 3 hours.
Course Title:Exercise Physiology (Honors)
Course
Description:
A study of the acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise. This includes neuromuscular, metabolic, cardiovascular, hormonal, and respiratory systems. Class periods will focus on group discussions and presentations related to the learning objectives of the course. Discussions and presentations are expected to use current research.
Athena Title:Exercise Physiology Honors
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 4630, KINS 6630
Prerequisite:CBIO 2200-2200L and CBIO 2210-2210L and permission of Honors
Corequisite:KINS 4630L/6630L
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4630/6630. 3 hours.
Course Title:Exercise Physiology
Course
Description:
Physiological effects of human physical activity. Neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, hormonal, and thermal responses and adaptations to exercise.
Athena Title:Exercise Physiology
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 4630H
Undergraduate Prerequisite:CBIO 2200-2200L and CBIO 2210-2210L
Graduate Prerequisite:CBIO 2200-2200L and CBIO 2210-2210L
Undergraduate Corequisite:KINS 4630L/6630L
Graduate Corequisite:KINS 4630L/6630L
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4640/6640-4640L/6640L. 4 hours. 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Scientific Principles of Conditioning and Fitness
Course
Description:
Designing and implementing individualized exercise prescriptions for athletic conditioning or physical fitness development. Development of skills required in conducting physical fitness tests for aerobic power, body composition, flexibility, and muscular strength and endurance.
Athena Title:SCI PRIN COND FIT
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 4640-4640L
Prerequisite:EXRS 3700 or KINS 3700 or EXRS 4630/6630 or KINS 4630/6630
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4680/6680. 3 hours.
Course Title:Integrative Cardiovascular Physiology
Course
Description:
An examination of the physiology and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system, including the cellular physiology of vascular function, the control of the circulation during exercise, exercise-induced signals for vascular adaptations, and mechanisms underlying the development and treatment of chronic cardiovascular diseases, including coronary heart disease, heart failure, and hypertension.
Athena Title:Integrative Cardiov Physiol
Undergraduate Prerequisite:KINS 4630/6630 or VPHY 3100 or permission of department
Graduate Prerequisite:KINS 4630/6630 or VPHY 3100 or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4690/6690-4690L/6690L. 4 hours. 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Neuromuscular Physiology
Course
Description:
Mechanics, energetics, and motor unit recruitment during skeletal muscle contraction; regulation of energy metabolism during exercise; mechanisms underlying oxygen delivery to muscle during exercise.
Athena Title:Neuromuscular Physiology
Undergraduate Prerequisite:KINS 4630/6630 or KINS 4630H or permission of department
Graduate Prerequisite:KINS 4630/6630 or KINS 4630H or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS(NUTR) 4700/6700. 3 hours.
Course Title:Weight Management Coaching
Course
Description:
Health behavior theory knowledge and motivational techniques to assist individuals with nutrition and exercise/physical activity-related weight management behaviors. Skill application assignments provide an understanding of working with different personalities and goals, preparing individualized programs, to reduce behavioral barriers across the lifespan.
Athena Title:Weight Management Coaching
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4750S/6750S. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Course Title:Service Learning in Kinesiology
Course
Description:
Students will participate in a service-learning experience that meets identified community needs, reflect on the service activity so as to gain further understanding of course content, a broader appreciation of the discipline, and an enhanced sense of personal values and civic responsibility.
Athena Title:Service Learning in KINS
Nontraditional Format:Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that employs skills and knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. The course uses service-learning as the primary pedagogical too for teaching course objectives. Students will work on a comprehensive project(s) and may be required to spend considerable time outside the classroom. The time spent in the service-learning component will be determined by the instructor.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4760/6760. 3 hours.
Course Title:Motor Skill Behavior
Course
Description:
Designed to evaluate the biological basis of movement control and learning. Contemporary theories of cognition and motor control are integrated and applied to teaching skill acquisition and human performance.
Athena Title:Motor Skill Behavior
Undergraduate Prerequisite:(CBIO 2200-2200L or CBIO 2210-2210L) and permission of major
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of school
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4780/6780. 3 hours.
Course Title:Neural Control of Human Movement and Skill Learning
Course
Description:
Students will gain an understanding of neural and computational principles of motor control and learning through critical literature reading, and gain hands-on experience with modern research techniques. Applied topics such as brain-machine interface, movement disorders, and rehabilitation strategies will also be visited.
Athena Title:Neural Control of Human Moveme
Prerequisite:CBIO 2200-2200L
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS(AFST) 4800/6800. 3 hours.
Course Title:Education and Sport in Africa
Course
Description:
Indigenous and introduced educational and sporting system. European-derived models in education, physical education, and sport in Africa. Examination of education, physical education, and sport in varying cultural, social, and geographical environments, including entrepreneurial sport business activities and sport participation patterns. Postcolonial and globalization theoretical perspectives will be included.
Athena Title:EDUC SPORT AFRICA
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4810. 3 hours.
Course Title:Sport Marketing
Course
Description:
Application of basic principles of marketing to the sport industry, with emphasis on intercollegiate athletics, professional sports, and multi-sport club operations.
Athena Title:Sport Marketing
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 4810E, KINS 6810E, KINS 6810
Prerequisite:KINS 3430 or KINS 3430E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4810E/6810E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Sport Marketing
Course
Description:
Marketing of sport events and service to consumers of sport. Planning and organization of appropriate marketing strategies.
Athena Title:Sport Marketing
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 4810, KINS 6810
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4820E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Social Aspects of Sport
Course
Description:
Influence of social forces and psychological factors affecting an individual's involvement in sport.
Athena Title:Social Aspects of Sport
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 4820
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:KINS 3430 or KINS 3430E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4820. 3 hours.
Course Title:Social Aspects of Sport
Course
Description:
Influence of social forces and psychological factors affecting an individual's involvement in sport.
Athena Title:Social Aspects of Sport
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 4820E
Prerequisite:KINS 3430 or KINS 3430E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4830. 3 hours.
Course Title:Sport Policy and Governance
Course
Description:
National and international perspectives on sport policy and governance; mechanism through which sport policy guides decision-making at the macro-level in the formal and systematic implementation of sports programs in a community, region, or nation; sport governance as the system through which leaders direct and manage sport organizations.
Athena Title:SPORT POLICY GOV
Prerequisite:KINS 3430
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4840. 3 hours.
Course Title:Sport Event Management
Course
Description:
Management techniques and strategies required for successful planning, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of sport events.
Athena Title:Sport Event Management
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 4840E
Prerequisite:KINS 3430
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4840E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Sport Event Management
Course
Description:
Management techniques and strategies required for successful planning, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of sport events.
Athena Title:Sport Event Management
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 4840
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4850/6850. 3 hours.
Course Title:Sport Sales, Fundraising, and Revenue Generation
Course
Description:
Provides a foundation in the principles and importance of sales, fundraising, and revenue generation in the sport industry. It covers key sales, fundraising, and revenue generation elements, such as the sales process, relationship building, customer service, business development, and the arc of the dealmaking process.
Athena Title:Sport Sales Fund and Revenue
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 4850E or KINS 6850E
Prerequisite:KINS 3430 or KINS 3430E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4850E/6850E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Sport Sales, Fundraising, and Revenue Generation
Course
Description:
Provides a foundation in the principles and importance of sales, fundraising, and revenue generation in the sport industry. It covers key sales, fundraising, and revenue generation elements, such as the sales process, relationship building, customer service, business development and the arc of the dealmaking process.
Athena Title:Sport Sales, Fund. and Revenue
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 4850 or KINS 6850
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:KINS 3430 or KINS 3430E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4960R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 16 hours credit.
Course Title:Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I
Course
Description:
Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and to present results in writing and other relevant communication formats.
Athena Title:Undergraduate Research I
Nontraditional Format:This course belongs to a progressive research course sequence to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. This course requires the close supervision of a faculty member as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the student will work collaboratively as part of a research team. The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret data. The student will present results in writing or through participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work per credit hour per semester is required.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4970R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit.
Course Title:Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II
Course
Description:
Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and to present results in writing and other relevant communication formats.
Athena Title:Undergraduate Research II
Nontraditional Format:These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the student will work collaboratively as part of a research team. The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret data. The student will present results in writing or through participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work per credit hour per semester is required.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4970. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Course Title:Research in Kinesiology
Course
Description:
Independent research conducted under the supervision of a kinesiology faculty member.
Athena Title:RESEARCH KINS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 4970
Nontraditional Format:Directed study.
Prerequisite:Permission of major
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4980R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit.
Course Title:Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research III
Course
Description:
Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and to present results in writing and other relevant communication formats.
Athena Title:Undergraduate Research III
Nontraditional Format:These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the student will work collaboratively as part of a research team. The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret data. The student will present results in writing or through participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work per credit hour per semester is required.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 4990R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit.
Course Title:Undergraduate Research Thesis (or Final Project)
Course
Description:
Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data. Students will write or produce a thesis or other professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry.
Athena Title:Undergraduate Thesis
Nontraditional Format:This is a capstone course under the direct supervision of a faculty member. This course may be the culmination of the 4960R- 4980R sequence. Students will write a thesis or other professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio, that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry into an unknown, fundamental, or applied problem. The thesis or capstone product is written in close collaboration with the faculty member and must be approved by that faculty member and/or the department. The student will apply understanding of the discipline to identify or shape the research question and apply skills and techniques learned to complete the research project. The student will have gathered data, synthesized relevant literature and materials, analyzed, and interpreted data. The student will demonstrate in writing the contribution of their work to the discovery and interpretation of knowledge significant to their field of study. The student will have presented results in the form of a properly formatted, professionally rigorous thesis document or other appropriate professional capstone product and through the formal presentation of the thesis or product to faculty and peers during an approved event. The student will receive feedback from the faculty member on the overall execution of their thesis project, the written thesis, and their presentation.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 5120E/7120E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Analyzing Sport Pedagogy
Course
Description:
Knowledge and skills to systematically describe, analyze, and evaluate coaches in a reliable and valid manner. Analytic techniques and procedures for analyzing coaches behavior, cognition, and history.
Athena Title:Analyzing Sport Pedagogy
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 5140/7140. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Course Title:Current Problems in Kinesiology
Course
Description:
Seminar on a topic in kinesiology.
Athena Title:CURRENT PBLMS KINS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS 5140/7140 or EXRS 7140
Nontraditional Format:Class may be a seminar, course transmitted by satellite or series of speakers on a topic.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 5180E/7180E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Injury Prevention for Coaches
Course
Description:
Contemporary injury prevention theories and best practices for reducing risk of injuries and conditions related to sports and physical activity in diverse populations.
Athena Title:Injury Prevention for Coaches
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 5190E/7190E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Sport Coaching and Coach Education
Course
Description:
Information and activities on effective practice in coaching, coach education, and coach development. Online information delivery through a combination of video lectures, required readings, discussion boards, and interactive discussion groups. Field work will apply the principles learned in class to real-world experience.
Athena Title:Sport Coaching and Coach Ed
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 5190 or KINS 7190
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 5190/7190. 3 hours.
Course Title:Research in Coaching and Coach Education
Course
Description:
A review and analysis of current research and practice in coaching and coach education. Particular attention is given to topical trends in the literature and application of findings to the practices of coaching and coach development. Field work will apply the principles learned in class to "real-world" experience.
Athena Title:Coaching and Coach Education
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 5190E or KINS 7190E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 5210/7210. 3 hours.
Course Title:Sport and the Mass Media
Course
Description:
The economic structure of media and sport. Print and electronic media's representation of sport. Theories and methodologies for exploring the relationship between media and sport.
Athena Title:SPORT MASS MEDIA
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS 5210/7210
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 5250/7250. 3 hours.
Course Title:Gender and Sport
Course
Description:
Political, social, and cultural factors which have influenced the participation of women in sport and physical activity.
Athena Title:GENDER AND SPORT
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS 5250/7250
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 5320/7320. 3 hours.
Course Title:Intercollegiate Athletics and Higher Education
Course
Description:
Examination of the role of intercollegiate athletics in higher education from historical, sociological, economic, and administrative perspectives, including name, image and likeness, transfer portal, and labor movement among players and coaches, Title IX, student-athlete welfare, conference realignment, and player compensation.
Athena Title:Intercolleg Ath and Higher Ed
Prerequisite:KINS 3430 or KINS 3430E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 5450. 1-15 hours. Repeatable for maximum 15 hours credit.
Course Title:Internship in Kinesiology
Course
Description:
Work experience in an off-campus setting supervised by an on- site professional and a faculty member.
Athena Title:Internship in Kinesiology
Nontraditional Format:Contact hours established by supervisor.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:KINS 5460. 3-14 hours. Repeatable for maximum 14 hours credit.
Course Title:Student Teaching in Physical Education
Course
Description:
Full-time teaching practice in schools under an experienced mentor teacher.
Athena Title:Student Teaching in PE
Nontraditional Format:Student is assigned to a supervising teacher in a public school for 15 weeks. The student prepares units, teaches lessons, and evaluates the learning of the students in the classes. The student is observed by the supervising teacher daily and a faculty member periodically to evaluate the student's performance as a teacher.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:KINS 5560/7560. 3 hours.
Course Title:Economic and Policy Analysis in Sport
Course
Description:
Policy analysis in sport combined with a focused study on the use of economic tools to analyze policy issues in professional and amateur sports. The course applies microeconomic theory and econometric data analyses to behavior in profit-making and not- for-profit sports organizations and analyzes public investment decisions in sport.
Athena Title:Econ and Policy Analysis Sport
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 5560E or KINS 7560E
Prerequisite:KINS 3430 or KINS 3430E or ECON 4460/6460
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 5560E/7560E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Economic and Policy Analysis in Sport
Course
Description:
Policy analysis in sport combined with a focused study on the use of economic tools to analyze policy issues in professional and amateur sports. The course applies microeconomic theory and econometric data analyses to behavior in profit-making and not-for-profit sports organizations and analyzes public investment decisions in sport.
Athena Title:Econ and Policy Analysis Sport
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 5560 or KINS 7560
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:KINS 3430 or KINS 3430E or ECON 4460/6460
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 5620/7620-5620L/7620L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Pediatric Adapted Physical Activity
Course
Description:
The nature, behavioral and physical characteristics, and motor limitations of various populations with disabilities. Methods of preparing meaningful individualized movement experiences in an integrated, segregated, or clinical setting. Includes developing lessons and teaching individuals in a clinical setting.
Athena Title:Pediatric Adapted PA
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 5660/7660. 3 hours.
Course Title:Athlete Development
Course
Description:
Provides coaches and scholars with a comprehensive study of the issues and factors involved in athlete development. Particular attention given to topical trends in the research literature and application of findings to the practices of coaching and athlete development. Students will increase familiarity with research on athlete development.
Athena Title:Athlete Development
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 5680/7680. 3 hours.
Course Title:Adapted Sport and Physical Activity
Course
Description:
An introduction to adapted physical activity (sport, physical education, exercise for individuals with disabilities) across the lifespan. Topics include disability sport content, historical perspectives, identity, and lived experiences in physical activity contexts. Students will work with an adapted sports program to enhance their understanding of disability characteristics and appropriate instruction.
Athena Title:Adap Spt Phys Act
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every odd-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:VPHY(KINS) 5690/7690. 3 hours.
Course Title:Skeletal Muscle and Mitochondria Physiology
Course
Description:
This advanced muscle physiology course will focus predominately on the biology of mitochondria and the physiology of one cell type in which the mitochondria live, skeletal muscle. Topics and discussions will range from mitochondrial biogenesis during skeletal muscle adaptation to mitochondrial dysfunction in diseases such as aging, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.
Athena Title:Muscle & Mitochondria Physiol
Prerequisite:BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 2107H or BIOL 1108 or BIOL 2108H or BCMB 3100 or BCMB 3100E or BCMB 3100H or KINS 4630/6630 or KINS 4630H or VPHY 3100 or VPHY 3100E or permission of department
Corequisite:VPHY(KINS) 5690L/7690L
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:VPHY(KINS) 5690L/7690L. 1 hour. 2 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Mitochondrial Physiology Laboratory
Course
Description:
Students will perform experiments to evaluate mitochondrial content and function using spectrophotometry, histology, and electrophysiology to reinforce concepts discussed in the corequisite course Skeletal Muscle and Mitochondrial Physiology.
Athena Title:Mitochondrial Physiol Lab
Undergraduate Prerequisite:BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 2107H or BIOL 1108 or BIOL 2108H or BCMB 3100 or BCMB 3100E or BCMB 3100H or KINS 4630/6630 or KINS 4630H or VPHY 3100 or VPHY 3100E or permission of department
Graduate Prerequisite:BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 2107H or BIOL 1108 or BIOL 2108H or BCMB 3100 or BCMB 3100E or BCMB 3100H or KINS 4630/6630 or KINS 4630H or VPHY 3100 or VPHY 3100E or permission of department
Undergraduate Corequisite:VPHY(KINS) 5690/7690
Graduate Corequisite:VPHY(KINS) 5690/7690
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 5930E/7930E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Research Literature in Sport Coaching and Coaching Education
Course
Description:
Review and analysis of the research literature related to coaching and coach education.
Athena Title:Literature in Sport Coaching
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 5940E/7940E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Athlete Development
Course
Description:
Provides coaches and scholars with a comprehensive study of the issues and factors involved in athlete development. Particular attention given to topical trends in the research literature and application of findings to the practices of coaching and athlete development. Students will increase familiarity with research on athlete development.
Athena Title:Athlete Development
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 5950. 3 hours.
Course Title:Global Sport Leadership, Development, Diversity, and Inclusion
Course
Description:
Provides students with knowledge and skills to work effectively as leaders and managers, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in professional, collegiate, and recreational sport, community sport clubs, and sport federations/associations. Students will learn leadership and management styles to help create diverse, inclusive, and equitable organizational cultures in sport industry.
Athena Title:Global Sport Lead Dev Div Incl
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 5950E
Prerequisite:KINS 3430 or KINS 3430E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 5950E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Global Sport Leadership, Development, Diversity, and Inclusion
Course
Description:
Provides students with knowledge and skills to work effectively as leaders and managers, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in professional, collegiate, and recreational sport, community sport clubs, and sport federations/associations. Students will learn leadership and management styles to help create diverse, inclusive, and equitable organizational cultures in sport industry.
Athena Title:Global Sport Lead Dev Div Incl
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 5950
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Pre or Corequisite:KINS 3430 or KINS 3430E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 6000. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Directed Study in Kinesiology
Course
Description:
Directed study of a topic in kinesiology supervised by a faculty member.
Athena Title:DIR STUDY KINS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 6000 or PEDS 6000
Nontraditional Format:Variable hours established by faculty.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 6810. 3 hours.
Course Title:Sport Marketing
Course
Description:
Marketing of sport events and service to consumers of sport. Planning and organization of appropriate marketing strategies.
Athena Title:Sport Marketing
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 4810, KINS 4810E, KINS 6810E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7000. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Course Title:Master's Research
Course
Description:
Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members.
Athena Title:MASTER'S RESEARCH
Nontraditional Format:Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:KINS 7005. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit.
Course Title:Graduate Student Seminar
Course
Description:
Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of study.
Athena Title:GRAD STUDENT SEM
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 7005 or PEDS 7005
Nontraditional Format:Seminar.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:KINS 7040. 3 hours.
Course Title:Approaches to Sport Pedagogy
Course
Description:
Instructional approaches to sport pedagogy with the aim of improving instructional effectiveness in sport pedagogy settings and increasing the student's repertoire of instructional strategies.
Athena Title:APP TO SP PED
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS 7040
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7080. 3 hours.
Course Title:Curriculum Planning in Sport Pedagogy
Course
Description:
Examination of theories used to frame curricular perspectives, design, and development in sport pedagogy.
Athena Title:CURR PLAN SP PED
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS 7080
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7100. 3 hours.
Course Title:Motor Development in Movement and Physical Functioning
Course
Description:
Development and changes across the life span with emphasis on concomitant physiological and motor skill stages of development.
Athena Title:MOTOR DEV MOVE PHY
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS 7100
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7120. 3 hours.
Course Title:Analysis of Pedagogy in Sport
Course
Description:
Process of utilizing descriptive-analytic techniques in the analysis of sport pedagogy. Emphasis on systematic observation as employed in supervision, research, and self-evaluation in sport pedagogy settings.
Athena Title:ANALYSIS PED IN SP
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS 7120
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7150. 3 hours.
Course Title:Research Methods in Kinesiology
Course
Description:
Research methods in kinesiology, including techniques of gathering, analyzing, and reporting data.
Athena Title:Research Methods in KINS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HPRB 7510, HPRB 7510E, HDFS 6800, SOWK 7126, SOWK 7126E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7180. 3 hours.
Course Title:Measuring Psychological Constructs
Course
Description:
Scale construction and methods for assessing psychological constructs of relevance to exercise scientists, such as anxiety, body image, depression, mood, perceived exertion, personality, pain, and self-concept.
Athena Title:MEAS PSYCH CONST
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 7180
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7220. 3 hours.
Course Title:Sport and Society
Course
Description:
Sport in the American culture and its impact on society.
Athena Title:SPORT AND SOCIETY
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS 7220
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7240. 3 hours.
Course Title:Psychosocial Aspects of Sport
Course
Description:
Psychological and sociological processes that affect the individual participating in sport.
Athena Title:PSYCHOSOCIAL SPORT
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS 7240
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7260. 3 hours.
Course Title:Legal Issues in Sport Management
Course
Description:
Influence of constitutional state and federal laws on sport organizations and athletes.
Athena Title:LEGAL ISSUE SPT MGT
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS 7260
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7270. 3 hours.
Course Title:Facility Design and Event Management in Sport
Course
Description:
Planning, design, financing, construction, and management of sport facilities. Planning, organizing, and evaluating the management of sporting events.
Athena Title:DESGN MGT SPT FACIL
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS 7270
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7290. 3 hours.
Course Title:Sport Sponsorship
Course
Description:
Marketing strategies using sport sponsorship. Topics include sponsorship foundation, pre-event evaluation, leveraging, ambush marketing, post-event evaluation, sponsorship financial implications, managing sport sponsorship, venue naming rights, endorsements, and licensing.
Athena Title:SPORT SPONSORSHIP
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7300. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Course Title:Master's Thesis
Course
Description:
Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor.
Athena Title:MASTER'S THESIS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 7300 or PEDS 7300
Nontraditional Format:Independent research and thesis preparation.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:KINS 7310-7310L. 4 hours. 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Clinical Exercise Physiology
Course
Description:
Provides knowledge and skills necessary for conducting diagnostic and functional cardiopulmonary evaluations and conditioning programs for chronically diseased patients with an emphasis on the cardiopulmonary patient.
Athena Title:CLIN EX PHYSIOL
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 7310-7310L
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7330-7330L. 4 hours. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Metabolic and Cardiorespiratory Aspects of Exercise
Course
Description:
Metabolic and cardiovascular-respiratory responses to exercise and adaptations to training, with emphasis on applications to human physical performance and fitness.
Athena Title:METAB ASPECTS EXERC
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 7330-7330L
Prerequisite:Permission of school
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7340. 3 hours.
Course Title:Exercise Psychology
Course
Description:
Relation of physical activity and physical fitness to stress and mental health, and explanatory models of exercise patterns.
Athena Title:EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 7340
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7350. 3 hours.
Course Title:Biomechanics of Human Movement
Course
Description:
Laws and principles of mechanics applied to human movement.
Athena Title:BIOMECH HUMAN MOVE
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 7350
Prerequisite:CBIO 2200-2200L
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7360-7360L. 4 hours. 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Motor Learning and Control
Course
Description:
A critique of contemporary information-processing theories of motor learning and control. Experimental research will be evaluated and discussed in terms of contemporary biologically-based and conceptually-based theories of movement control. Laboratory experiences will be provided that focus on methodological issues as well as the development of instrumentation skills.
Athena Title:MOTOR/LEARN/CONTROL
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 7210-7210L
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7370. 3 hours.
Course Title:Sport Policy and Governance
Course
Description:
Sport governance and policy at the global and local levels; structures and processes that govern sports organizations at international sports federations, professional leagues, and nations' ministries of sport and culture; and information on equitable and fair programming in non-profit and for-profit sport organizations using principles of democracy.
Athena Title:Sport Policy and Governance
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7400. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Orthopedic Assessment for Athletic Trainers
Course
Description:
Investigating, practicing, developing, and applying advanced orthopedic assessment techniques to athletic injuries. Properties of different anatomical tissues and how they are affected, evaluated, and healed following injury.
Athena Title:ADV ORTHO ASST
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7410. 3 hours.
Course Title:Evidence-Based Medicine in Athletic Training
Course
Description:
Constructs of evidence-based medicine, including best medical practice coupled with clinical expertise and patient values. Identify appropriate evidence-based medicine, apply it to clinical practice, and evaluate its effectiveness.
Athena Title:EBM ATH TRNG
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7420. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Techniques in Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Course
Description:
Investigating, practicing, developing, and applying advanced rehabilitation techniques to athletic injuries. Goals, exercises, and progression of the rehabilitation process following athletic injury.
Athena Title:ADV TECH REHAB
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7430. 3 hours.
Course Title:Neurological Aspects of Sport Injuries
Course
Description:
Advanced study of sport-related neurological injuries. The main emphasis will be on concussion and concussion assessment. Primary topics will include concussion assessment models, neurophysiological and biomechanics of concussion, neuropsychological assessment and evaluation procedures, and return-to-play paradigms.
Athena Title:NEURO SPORT INJ
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7440. 3 hours.
Course Title:Performance-Enhancement Drugs in Sports
Course
Description:
Advanced study of performance-enhancement drugs and common pharmaceutical medicines associated with sport participation. Additional emphasis will be on doping control programs administered by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Athena Title:Drugs in Sports
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 7440E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7440E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Performance-Enhancement Drugs in Sports
Course
Description:
Advanced study of performance-enhancement drugs and common pharmaceutical medicines associated with sport participation. Additional emphasis will be on doping control programs administered by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Athena Title:Drugs in Sports
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 7440
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7450. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Internship in Kinesiology
Course
Description:
Work experience in kinesiology in an off-campus setting supervised by an on-site professional and a faculty member.
Athena Title:Internship in Kinesiology
Nontraditional Format:Graduate student is assigned to a work experience in an off-campus setting by a faculty member. The experience is supervised on-site by a full-time professional. The on-site supervisor and faculty member evaluate the student's work performance.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:KINS 7500. 3 hours.
Course Title:Sport Organizational Behavior
Course
Description:
Theoretical and practical knowledge related to the management of sport organizations, including organizing, strategy, change, decision-making, conflict, culture, and leadership. Application of organization theory and behavior concepts to a variety of sport organizations and management contexts.
Athena Title:Sport Organizational Behavior
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 7500E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7500E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Sport Organizational Behavior
Course
Description:
Theoretical and practical knowledge related to the management of sport organizations, including organizing, strategy, change, decision-making, conflict, culture, and leadership. Application of organization theory and behavior concepts to a variety of sport organizations and management contexts.
Athena Title:Sport Organizational Behavior
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 7500
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS(HPRB)(NUTR) 7600. 4 hours.
Course Title:Public Health Physical Activity and Nutrition Interventions
Course
Description:
Provides students with strong preparation for their future roles as leaders in nutrition and physical activity intervention for health promotion and disease prevention.
Athena Title:Health Intervention
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7605. 3 hours.
Course Title:Motivation in Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport
Course
Description:
Preparation for students to become leaders in physical activity/education, exercise, and sport as it relates to understanding of motivational processes impacting adoption, engagement, and adherence of physical activities. Best practices in motivation research across physical activity settings and populations are introduced and discussed.
Athena Title:Motivation in Phys Activity
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7610. 3 hours.
Course Title:Therapeutic Exercise
Course
Description:
Etiology and remediation of lack of physical function caused by neurological, cardiorespiratory, sensory, and/or musculoskeletal and developmental anomalies. Responses to exercise and physical restoration of function from injury or disability in children and adults.
Athena Title:THERAPEUTIC EXER
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS 7610
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7640. 3 hours.
Course Title:Developmental and Motor Assessment
Course
Description:
Assessment and interpretation techniques for evaluating physical, motor, and recreational capabilities of individuals across the life span.
Athena Title:DEVELP MOTOR ASSESS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS(RLST) 7640
Prerequisite:PEDS 4610/6610-4610L/6610L
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7650. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Course Title:Applied Project in Kinesiology
Course
Description:
Project in kinesiology related to the student's professional interests.
Athena Title:APPL PROJECT KINS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS 7650
Nontraditional Format:Master's degree student in a non-thesis track conducts a research study on a problem approved by a faculty member. The research is conducted and presented to a committee of faculty in an oral defense.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7700. 3 hours.
Course Title:Sport Data Analytics
Course
Description:
Provides students with an understanding of how data and data analysis are used in decision-making in a variety of sports contexts. Topics include data collection, data organization and management, data visualization, and the use of regression-based techniques to analyze questions of interest.
Athena Title:Sport Data Analytics
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 7700E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7700E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Sport Data Analytics
Course
Description:
Provides students with an understanding of how data and data analysis are used in decision-making in a variety of sports contexts. Topics include data collection, data organization and management, data visualization, and the use of regression-based techniques to analyze questions of interest.
Athena Title:Sport Data Analytics
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in KINS 7700
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7770. 3 hours.
Course Title:Graduate Teaching in Kinesiology Seminar
Course
Description:
Teaching-support seminar designed for graduate teaching assistants in Kinesiology to become familiar with the teaching support services available to them at UGA, to learn about effective teaching approaches, and to practice and discuss aspects of their teaching assignments
Athena Title:Graduate Teaching KINS Seminar
Prerequisite:Permision of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:KINS 7800. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Course Title:Practicum in Kinesiology
Course
Description:
Supervised participation in programs or research in kinesiology.
Athena Title:Practicum in Kinesiology
Nontraditional Format:Contact hours established by supervisor.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:KINS 7910. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 3 hours credit.
Course Title:Sport and Fitness Entrepreneurship
Course
Description:
Business skills for individuals who will be working in the sport or health/fitness industries.
Athena Title:SPT FIT ENTREPREN
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:NUTR(KINS) 7940. 3-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit.
Course Title:Nutrition, Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport Internship
Course
Description:
Supervised experience in physical activity, exercise, and/or sport nutrition involving food and nutrition services tailored to the unique nutritional needs of competitive athletes, recreational athletes, and others engaged in physical activity and exercise to improve health and performance.
Athena Title:Nutrition Exercise Sport Int
Nontraditional Format:Supervised practice experience only.
Pre or Corequisite:NUTR 6400 or NUTR(KINS) 4220/6220 or NUTR(KINS) 8230 or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 7950E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Theories and Practices in Global Sport Leadership
Course
Description:
Provides students with the knowledge and requisite skills to function effectively in sport industry, emphasizing diversity and inclusion strategies in sport organizations, including professional, college and recreational, and sport federations/associations. Students will learn leadership and management styles to create diverse, inclusive, and equitable cultures in local and global contexts.
Athena Title:Theories and Practices Glo Spo
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 8040. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Course Title:Trends and Issues in Sport Pedagogy Research
Course
Description:
Research design and findings in sport pedagogy research with implications for practice and further research.
Athena Title:SPORT PED RESEARCH
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS 8040
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every odd-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 8200. 3 hours.
Course Title:Meta-Analysis in Kinesiology
Course
Description:
Statistical techniques for the quantitative analysis and review of scientific literature. Meta-analytic studies in the kinesiology literature are critiqued.
Athena Title:Meta-Analysis in Kinesiology
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 8200
Prerequisite:ERSH 8310 or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 8210. 3 hours.
Course Title:Neural Foundations of Human Motor Control and Learning
Course
Description:
Examine the fundamental neural and computational principles of human motor control and motor learning. Applied topics such as modern research techniques, brain-machine interfaces, movement disorders, and rehabilitation strategies will also be visited. The class requires extensive literature reading, in-depth classroom discussions, critical thinking, and writing.
Athena Title:Neural Found Motor Con & Learn
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 8220. 3 hours.
Course Title:Exercise, Nutrition, and Bone Health
Course
Description:
The importance of exercise and nutrition in the development and maintenance of the mass, structure, and strength of bone. Methods used to assess markers of bone health will be discussed. Clinical disorders associated with poor bone health will be evaluated. Emerging topics in the area of bone health will also be reviewed.
Athena Title:Exercise Nutrition Bone Hlth
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:NUTR(KINS) 8230. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Nutrition in Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport
Course
Description:
Role of health professionals in supporting health and performance of competitive athletes, recreational athletes, and others engaged in physical activity and exercise through interpretation and application of evidence-based recommendations for food, nutrient, fluid, and supplement intakes, nutritional assessment, body composition, and weight management, and understanding the scope of professional practice.
Athena Title:Adv Nutri in Phys Act Exercise
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Pre or Corequisite:NUTR 6400 and (KINS 4630/6630 or KINS 7330-7330L)
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every odd-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:NUTR(KINS)(HDFS) 8250. 3 hours.
Course Title:Child Growth, Diet, and Disease
Course
Description:
Diet and disease considerations in the setting of child and adolescent health. Intended for current and future researchers and providers of children and adolescents. Foundations of physical growth, including biological mechanisms and clinical/research methods, unique nutrition needs, emerging forms of practice, and scientific literature will be emphasized.
Athena Title:Child Growth Diet and Disease
Prerequisite:NUTR 6400 or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 8300. 3 hours.
Course Title:Exercise, Obesity, and Cardiometabolic Disorders
Course
Description:
Advanced study of mechanisms responsible for exercise-induced effects on cardiovascular and metabolic health through reading and discussion of current research literature.
Athena Title:Exercise Obesity and Cardio
Prerequisite:KINS 7330-7330L or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 8340. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Course Title:Seminar in Exercise Psychology
Course
Description:
Reading and discussion of current topics of investigation in the psychological and behavioral aspects of exercise and health-related physical fitness.
Athena Title:SEM EXER PSYCHOLOGY
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 8340
Nontraditional Format:Variable hours established by instructor.
Prerequisite:(KINS 7340 and PSYC 6130) or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 8350. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit. 1-3 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Methods in Biomechanics
Course
Description:
Methods in human movement biomechanics, including electromyography, motion measurement, kinetic analyses, modeling, and anthropometry.
Athena Title:Methods in Biomechanics
Prerequisite:KINS 7350 or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 8360. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Course Title:MATLAB for Sensorimotor Neuroscience
Course
Description:
This course is intended for students in the area of sensorimotor neuroscience (kinesiology, cognitive neuroscience, and psychology) with little or no programming background. The course will focus on basics of programming, algorithm design, data visualization, exploratory data analysis, and modeling of different types of data in the neurosciences.
Athena Title:MATLAB Neuroscience
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 8410. 3 hours.
Course Title:Neuromuscular Mechanisms in Exercise
Course
Description:
Reading and discussion of current topics of investigation in the relationship between the nervous system and skeletal muscle as it pertains to exercise and training, with emphasis on neural regulation of muscle phenotype, muscle force and shortening velocity.
Athena Title:NEUROMUS MECH EXERC
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 8410
Prerequisite:[KINS 7330-7330L and (PHRM 6400 or VPHY 6090)] or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every odd-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 8420. 3 hours.
Course Title:Muscle Energetics and Oxygen Transport During Exercise
Course
Description:
Reading and discussion of current topics in skeletal muscle biochemistry and oxygen transport relating to exercise. Topics will include contractile protein energetics, ATP production pathways, blood flow to muscle, and oxygen delivery. Emphasis will be placed on acute changes with exercise, and plasticity of skeletal muscle in response to increases and decreases in physical activity.
Athena Title:MUSCLE ENERGETICS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 8420
Prerequisite:[KINS 7330-7330L and (VPHY 6090 or PHRM 6500) ] or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 8440. 3 hours.
Course Title:Seminar in Sport Labor Relations
Course
Description:
Labor relations in professional sports and amateur athletics. Sports applications of antitrust law, contract law, and labor law are covered.
Athena Title:SEM SPRT LABOR REL
Prerequisite:KINS 7260
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 8500. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Seminar in Sport Management
Course
Description:
Readings and discussion of current topics, theories, and methodologies of research in sport management.
Athena Title:SEM SPRT MANAGEMENT
Nontraditional Format:Seminar.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 8630. 3 hours.
Course Title:Program Design in Kinesiology
Course
Description:
Theories, concepts, and techniques for the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of rehabilitation and training programs in kinesiology related fields.
Athena Title:PROGRAM DESIGN KIN
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in PEDS 8630
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:KINS 8990. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Course Title:Research Seminar in Kinesiology
Course
Description:
Methods and current research in kinesiology.
Athena Title:RESCH SEM KINS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 8990 or PEDS 8990
Nontraditional Format:Variable hours established by instructor.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:KINS 9000. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Course Title:Doctoral Research
Course
Description:
Research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the direction of faculty.
Athena Title:DOCTORAL RESEARCH
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 9000 or PEDS 9000
Nontraditional Format:Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:KINS 9005. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit.
Course Title:Doctoral Graduate Student Seminar
Course
Description:
Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of study.
Athena Title:DOC GRAD STU SEM
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 9005 or PEDS 9005
Nontraditional Format:Seminar.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:KINS 9300. 1-15 hours. Repeatable for maximum 30 hours credit.
Course Title:Doctoral Dissertation
Course
Description:
Dissertation writing under the direction of the major professor.
Athena Title:Doctoral Dissertation
Nontraditional Format:Independent research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:KINS 9630. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Directed Reading in Kinesiology
Course
Description:
Critical evaluation of reported research on a specialized topic in kinesiology.
Athena Title:READINGS KINS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in EXRS 9630 or PEDS 9630
Nontraditional Format:Expectations and contact hours estabished by faculty supervisor.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
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