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Spring 2027

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Introduces current outdoor activities to prepare students for teaching these topics.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2024–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Research in Kinesiology covers the research process, including hypothesis development, ethics, study design, measurement, statistical concepts, and presenting results.

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Past student reviews · Martha McCurdy

Past reviews described exams as hard and the paper as time-consuming. Students felt the workload was excessive for a 2-credit course, resembling a 4-credit load.

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Introduction to Exercise Psychology emphasizing psychological foundations of exercise, including motivational techniques, perception of effort, personality dynamics, and mental health.

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Past student reviews · Dane Cook

Exams consisted mostly of short-answer questions that were time-consuming and required precise keywords for credit, with no textbook provided.

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Introduction to the philosophy, history, and sociology of physical activity and sport, focusing on socio-cultural aspects.

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historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Introduction to major concepts and terminology in human motor development, focusing on movement changes across the lifespan and influencing factors.

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historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

KINES 361 provides a basic and up-to-date view of the major processes and mechanisms underlying the performance and learning of motor skills.

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Past student reviews · Martha McCurdy

The review did not provide specific details about weekly time commitment or exam difficulty, only noting that the instructor was helpful with assignments.

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Practicum in Adapted Physical Education involving six weekly hours working with individuals with disabling conditions, focusing on teaching, planning, and assessment for special populations.

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historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2025 · limited sample

This course teaches how to plan, facilitate, and assess movement and health promotion programs through comprehensive needs assessments and evidence-based, culturally responsive evaluation methods.

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Past student reviews · Susan Andreae

Attendance was mandatory, and missed classes resulted in grade deductions even if excused. The grading guidelines were also extremely confusing.

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Methods and practicum for teaching PK-5 physical education, covering movement concepts, locomotor skills, games, dance, gymnastics, and curriculum models like TPSR.

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historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Examines exercise, medicine, and activity considerations for young athletes, focusing on differences from adults, growth, maturation, and treatment of common pediatric orthopedic injuries.

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Past student reviews · David Bell

Weekly work included a starting point assignment and two discussion posts, which were required to be 3-5 paragraphs long. There were also two big assignments and many required readings.

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026

Principles of Exercise Leadership introduces designing individual and group exercise programs for fitness leadership roles, providing supervised practical experience to develop student leadership skills.

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historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Independent undergraduate study in a beginning to intermediate area of study under the direct guidance of kinesiology faculty.

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historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample

In-depth exploration of substance use and behavioral addictions, examining how capitalism, colonialism, and globalization shape vulnerabilities and social responses like prohibitionism and treatment.

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No recorded grade history

Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription applies assessment and prescription principles to health-related fitness components through discussion and lab activities.

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historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026

Student teaching placement in elementary school setting.

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historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2025 · limited sample

Middle school or high school physical education student teaching placement in a secondary school setting.

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historical GPA · grades

Spring 2024–Spring 2025 · limited sample

Discusses contemporary issues in Athletic Healthcare, focusing on acute and chronic medical issues affecting athletic performance.

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historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Supervised, hands-on professional experience in Kinesiology where students apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings to build career skills.

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No recorded grade history

Overview of behavioral, social, and cultural factors in health disparities; covers theory-based health education, promotion strategies, and community influence on risk factors.

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Past student reviews · Kathleen Lively

One student rated the difficulty as moderate, noting the mix of practical content and required participation.

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Workshop exploring topics in kinesiology and/or occupational therapy, with content varying by semester.

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historical GPA · grades

Fall 2024–Spring 2026

Examines climate change's impact on health through public health, epidemiology, and medical anthropology lenses, focusing on disparities, mitigation strategies, and social justice from a global perspective.

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historical GPA · grades

Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Develops knowledge of diverse populations to promote lifelong physical activity and well-being by applying inclusive techniques to address barriers and create meaningful programs.

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historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026

Examines research evidence linking physical activity and fitness to health and disease, including cardiovascular conditions, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cancer, with application in practical situations.

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Past student reviews · Morgan Shields

The course was rated as moderately difficult, with a difficulty rating of 3 out of 5.

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Clinical course covering exercise testing and prescription for chronic diseases like obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Students learn ECG interpretation, medication effects, and program design.

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Past student reviews · Ann Ward

The student reported a mismatch between lecture content and exam questions, noting that the instructor said one thing in class but tested differently.

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Examines neuronal circuits and neurophysiological mechanisms controlling human motor behavior, covering sensorimotor integration and spinal, brainstem, and cortical control levels.

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historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026

Sports Science & Athlete Monitoring explores technology for assessing physical activity, injury return, and performance enhancement through field-based testing and monitoring.

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historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Senior Research Writing in Kinesiology develops skills in reading, reporting, and evaluating research, critically analyzing peer-reviewed articles, and preparing scholarly projects like literature reviews or theses.

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historical GPA · grades

Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Promoting Health in the Community introduces health promotion theories, professional foundations, and practical skills in writing materials, public speaking, and group dynamics for community health programs.

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historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Student Teaching in Health Education provides practical experience for student teachers to apply theory under supervision, focusing on reflective professional development and gradual induction into teaching roles.

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historical GPA · grades

Spring 2025–Spring 2025 · limited sample

Advanced Exercise Psychology examines exercise and performance through motivation, personality dynamics, psychophysics, mental health, social psychology, and behavioral medicine.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Kelli Koltyn

Students completed readings and wrote papers, which were described as pretty easy if the required work was put in.

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

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