Fall 2026

Biomechanics

KINES 618 teaches the biomechanics of human movement and skill, emphasizing kinematics and kinetics.

offering recorded2–3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 David Bell3.6/5

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 3.40 GPA, 60.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.25 GPA, 46.2% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Fall 2024: 2.79 GPA, 47.1% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).

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Declared in Kinesiology,KINES 318 and (KINES 328, 337 or ANAT&PHY 337) or graduate/professional standing

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KINES 618

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Fall 2026

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction25 / 300

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 3.40 GPA, 60.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.25 GPA, 46.2% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Fall 2024: 2.79 GPA, 47.1% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Human movement and skill.
  • Kinematics and kinetics.

Skills

  • Analysis of kinematics and kinetics in human movement and skill.

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KINES 618 · Fall 2026

Biomechanics

Recorded 2026-09-07
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