Methods and practicum for teaching 6-12 physical education, focusing on planning, teaching, and adapting instruction using specific curriculum models.
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Fall 2026
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KINES 390 teaches the design of exercise programs and leadership skills for fitness roles.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026KINES 399
Independent Study
1–3 creditsKINES 399 is an independent undergraduate study course in kinesiology conducted under faculty guidance.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleKINES 478 is a student teaching placement in an elementary school setting for physical education.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2025 · limited sampleKINES 479 is a student teaching placement in a secondary school setting for middle or high school physical education.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2025 · limited sampleKINES 487 discusses contemporary issues in athletic healthcare, focusing on acute and chronic medical issues affecting athletic performance.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026KINES 500
Practicum in Kinesiology
3 creditsKINES 500 is a supervised practicum where students apply kinesiology theory in real-world professional settings.
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KINES 501 covers behavioral, social, and cultural factors in health disparities, applying health behavior theories to health promotion and education.
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Historical reviews under Kathleen Lively rate the difficulty as moderate, noting the course includes participation and real-life experiences.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026KINES 508
Workshop in Kinesiology
1–3 creditsKINES 508 is a workshop course that explores topics in kinesiology and occupational therapy.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026KINES 516 teaches how to promote lifelong physical activity and well-being for diverse populations using inclusive techniques.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Examines research on physical activity and health, applying and communicating knowledge regarding disease and fitness.
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Historical reviews of Morgan Shields: Morgan Shields' section was rated as moderate difficulty.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026KINES 527 covers the scientific basis and practices of strength and conditioning for athletic performance.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleKINES 547 teaches methods and practicum of teaching health, focusing on wellness components and skills like influence analysis and communication to develop competent health teachers.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sampleKINES 555 explores technology in physical activity assessment, injury rehabilitation, and performance enhancement through field testing and athlete monitoring.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Introduces theories and application of health promotion and health education, focusing on specialties, philosophy, and professional issues.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026KINES 568 is a student teaching practicum in health education where students apply teaching theory under supervision.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2025 · limited sampleAdvanced study of exercise psychology covering motivation, personality, psychophysics, and behavioral medicine.
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Historical reviews of Kelli Koltyn: The workload involves completing readings and writing papers, which are described as pretty easy if the student puts in the necessary work.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Explores biological factors influencing exercise performance through advanced exercise physiology concepts and research analysis.
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Spring 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sampleKINES 618
Biomechanics
2–3 creditsKINES 618 teaches the biomechanics of human movement and skill, emphasizing kinematics and kinetics.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sampleKINES 621 is a clinical practicum providing practical, skills-oriented instruction under preceptor supervision in authentic athletic training settings.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleKINES 624 is an athletic training preceptorship providing advanced clinical skills and patient encounters under supervision to develop independent practice capabilities.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleKINES 650 teaches foundational concepts and skills for contemporary athletic training practice, including evidence-based practice and patient care.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026KINES 651 explores the intersection of athletic training and public health, focusing on population-based injury prevention and policy management.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleKINES 652 teaches evaluation techniques and therapeutic exercise interventions for rehabilitating athletic injuries, focusing on lower extremity and closed head injuries.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleExamines acute and chronic medical problems in athletic training, covering clinical skills, interventions, and referral requirements.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleKINES 657 addresses role transition and professional practice issues for athletic trainers, focusing on skill gap identification, communication, and Board of Certification preparation.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleKINES 670 explores concepts for promoting specialized health and performance programs for patients, covering strength, nutrition, and wellness.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleExplores health informatics and quality improvement principles for athletic training practice.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleKINES 675
Internship in Kinesiology
1–6 creditsKINES 675 is an internship providing experiential learning to integrate classroom theory into field experience in exercise science.
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KINES 699
Independent Study
1–3 creditsKINES 699 is an independent study course allowing undergraduates to conduct advanced work in kinesiology under faculty guidance.
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Offering snapshots currently cover Fall 2026. Earlier grade records do not provide a complete offering history.