Department of Human Studies

CHHS 140. First Aid. 3 Hours.

This course provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to perform basic first aid and CPR procedures.

CHHS 141. Lifelong Health & Wellness. 3 Hours.

This course equips students with knowledge and skills that support a healthy lifestyle. Topics include dimensions of wellness; components of fitness; nutrition; weight management; stress and sleep; chronic and infectious diseases; addictions related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; sexual behavior/issues; and environmental health. Students will explore local organizations that promote the dimensions of wellness, engage in experiential health promotion learning in their community, and create a sustainable action plan for lifelong health and wellness that can be a part of their life on campus and in the city. This course satisfies the Blazer Core City as a Classroom requirement.

CHHS 200. Quality of Life. 2 Hours.

Total health; effects of lifestyle on total health. Decision-making skills to enable health enhancing choices and engage in health enhancing activities to improve and maintain health status. For education majors only.

CHHS 223. Introduction to Disease Prevention in Community Health and Human Services. 3 Hours.

This course examines the determinants of health and well-being including disease etiology, prevalence, prevention, control and treatment techniques. The course will differentiate between local, state, federal, and international health organizations.
Prerequisites: CHHS 141 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or HE 141 [Min Grade: C]) and KIN 222 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or PE 222 [Min Grade: C]) or (HPE 200 [Min Grade: C] or CHHS 200 [Min Grade: C])

CHHS 230. Concepts of Disease, Health, & Behavior Change for Health Education/Promotion. 4 Hours.

This course supports the understanding of how and why manifestations of a disease occur; the burden of disease on the body and within society; and incorporating this knowledge into health education and promotion decision-making.
Prerequisites: BY 101 [Min Grade: C] and BY 102 [Min Grade: C] and CHHS 141 [Min Grade: C]

CHHS 231. Concepts of Disease Burden & Prevention through Health Education/Promotion. 4 Hours.

This course supports the understanding of how and why manifestations of infectious and chronic disease burden occur within society and addressing individual and social determinant of health factors through health education and promotion practices.
Prerequisites: BY 101 [Min Grade: C] and BY 102 [Min Grade: C] and CHHS 141 [Min Grade: C] and CHHS 230 [Min Grade: C]

CHHS 300. Ethics and Policy in Human Services. 3 Hours.

This course introduces students to the role of professional ethics and policy implication in the helping professions. Students will focus on the knowledge, skills and values essential for ethical decision-making in responsible practice. Case studies through integrated learning will be utilized for discussion, self-exploration, and skill building for problem solving of ethical issues and dilemmas.

CHHS 305. Social and Cultural Diversity in Human Services. 3 Hours.

This course promotes the knowledge and skills needed to explore issues of diversity in a productive, professional and ethical manner. Topics span the discipline of public health and integrate materials, concepts, and frameworks from numerous fields in public health, health promotion, environmental health and health policy.

CHHS 342. The Health Education/Promotion Specialist. 3 Hours.

This course conveys the foundations of the Health Education/Promotion profession and the necessary competencies of the Health Education Specialist. Topics include background and history of health education/promotion, philosophical foundations, introduction to theories and planning models, professional ethics, settings and organizations for health education/promotion, application of data, current literature, future trends, and discipline specific careers paths.
Prerequisites: (HE 141 [Min Grade: C] or CHHS 141 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

CHHS 343. Behavioral Theory in Health Education/Promotion. 3 Hours.

This designated service learning course goes into depth regarding theories for health behavior change with an introduction to basic planning models. Interactive assignments related to theories and community service learning activities are significant aspects of this course.
Prerequisites: CHHS 141 [Min Grade: C] and CHHS 342 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

CHHS 350. The Human Services Professional. 4 Hours.

This course introduces the evolving field of human services. Content will include learning about what “human services” is, the helping process, and the roles and duties of those calling themselves “human service” providers. Coverage will also include learning about a broad range of services, jobs, functions, and roles human service professionals provide. Basic principles, concepts, and theory in the helping field will be covered.

CHHS 402. Mental Health, Stress Management & Wellness Promotion. 3 Hours.

This course explains how an individual can manage their internal and external stressors to optimize their mental and emotional well-being. Topics span the discipline of health promotion and wellness, including theoretical models, discussions on the importance of relationships and social support, personality differences and risk of disease, how attitudes and emotions can change body chemistry, heart rates, hormone levels, and immunity against disease.

CHHS 404. Global Trends in Health Education/Promotion. 3 Hours.

This course will introduce students to past and current global health issues and health education/promotion priorities around the world. Health education and promotion practices in different countries within various region of the world will be explored.

CHHS 408. Substance Abuse Prevention and Education. 3 Hours.

Concept, manifestation, and causes of addiction. Major drug classifications and their effects. Potential of drug education as preventative mechanism.

CHHS 415. Case Management in Human Services. 3 Hours.

This course is an introductory course in studying the field of human services. Content will include learning about what “human services” is, the helping process, and the roles and duties of those calling themselves “human service” providers. Coverage will also include learning about a broad range of services, jobs, functions, and roles human service professionals provide in everyday life. Basic principles, concepts, and theory in the helping field will be covered.
Prerequisites: EPR 350 [Min Grade: C] or CHHS 350 [Min Grade: C]

CHHS 418. Lifespan Dimensions in Women's Health and Nutrition. 3 Hours.

Highlights will include health issues specific to women, chronic diseases, body image and eating disorders, health promotion and disease prevention, pregnancy, childbirth and lactation, weight loss/maintenance, menopause and aging, fitness management and stress management.

CHHS 420. Microskills & Coaching in Community Health and Human Services. 4 Hours.

This course promotes skills appropriate for selected health problems, problem solving, and referrals. It also promotes skills to enhance communication with clients, peers, and community members at large.

CHHS 421. Health Communications & Advocacy. 3 Hours.

Skills appropriate for selected health problems, problem solving, and referrals. Skills to enhance communication with clients, peers, and community members at large. Health-related theories, communication theories, and marketing strategies.
Prerequisites: (CHHS 141 [Min Grade: C] or HE 141 [Min Grade: C] or HPE 200 [Min Grade: C] or HE 222 [Min Grade: C] or KIN 222 [Min Grade: C]) and (CHHS 342 [Min Grade: C] or HE 342 [Min Grade: C])

CHHS 423. Human Sexuality. 3 Hours.

This course provides an overview of biological, sociological, psychological, and ethical aspects of human sexuality as encountered by health education specialists and human services practitioners. Content related to an anatomical overview, sexual decision making process, harm reduction approaches, social norms, societal issues, gender stereotypes, sexual complications, and the sexuality of special populations are emphasized.

CHHS 425. Community Mobilization in Human Services. 3 Hours.

This course provides an overview of the need for community change, explores how community change activities relate to the change agent’s professional goals, and provides a theoretical framework to deepen the understanding of community mobilization. The focus on successful models of community change, settings and services in which change takes place, and inclusion of diverse community resources provides a strong foundation for community advocacy.

CHHS 426. Wellness Promotion Peer Educators Part 1. 3 Hours.

The intent of this course is to provide students will the skills to facilitate group presentations on health-related content to their peers. Students will complete the Certified Peer Education Training a comprehensive, interactive, and skills-based training. Students will learn about the programs and services offered at the UAB Student Health and Wellness Center and will be able to articulate this to new student users. Students will learn basic alcohol and other drug information in preparation for presentation to their peers.

CHHS 427. SHAPE Peer Education. 3 Hours.

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively communicate accurate information related to sexual health and decision-making. The concept of total health and the effects of lifestyle and decision-making on the quality of life will be emphasized. Students will learn decision-making and other skills that will enable them to make healthy choices and engage in healthy activities to improve and maintain an ideal level of quality of life. By the end of this course the student will be able to facilitate workshops on Sexual Decision Making, HIV Awareness, and Healthy Relationships.

CHHS 428. Wellness Promotion Peer Education Part 2. 3 Hours.

This course involves course involves students active engagement in the delivery of peer education programs and services to the UAB campus community. The purpose of the Wellness Promotion Peer Education Part 2 course is to provide candidates with a supervised, field-based, work experience in a wellness promotion setting.
Prerequisites: CHHS 426 [Min Grade: C]

CHHS 431. Planning and Implementing Health Education/Promotion Programs. 3 Hours.

This course emphasizes content and process planning and implementation of health education/promotion programs. Major topics include the foundations and models of the planning process; factors that impact health education/promotion; use and development of basic needs assessment; introduction to measurements; mission statements, goals, and objectives; community organizing/building; resources, and marketing.
Prerequisites: (CHHS 141 [Min Grade: C] or HE 141 [Min Grade: C] or HPE 200 [Min Grade: C] or KIN 222 [Min Grade: C] or HE 222 [Min Grade: C]) and (CHHS 342 [Min Grade: C] or HE 342 [Min Grade: C]) and (CHHS 343 [Min Grade: C] or HE 343 [Min Grade: C])

CHHS 432. Administration of Health Education/Promotion Programs. 3 Hours.

This course is focused on issues that surround the best practices for administration and management of health education/promotion programs in a variety of settings. Topics include leadership and professionalism, theories, needs assessment, quantitative and qualitative data, fiscal and human resources, delivery of health education/promotion, and communication and advocacy.
Prerequisites: (CHHS 141 [Min Grade: C] or HE 141 [Min Grade: C] or HPE 200 [Min Grade: C] or KIN 222 [Min Grade: C] or HE 222 [Min Grade: C]) and (CHHS 342 [Min Grade: C] or HE 342 [Min Grade: C])

CHHS 452. Evaluation and Grantsmanship in Health Education/Promotion Programs. 3 Hours.

This course enhances knowledge, competencies and skills required to obtain funding and to evaluate health education/promotion programs for defined health issues and audiences. The course emphasizes elements of evaluating intervention activities at micro- and macro-levels including determining needs and assets, writing realistic goals and measurable objectives, incorporating quantitative and qualitative data, and evaluating behavior change. The course also focuses on grant preparation, including topics such as engaging funders, establishing grant need, planning grant activities, creating a budget, and program sustainability.
Prerequisites: (CHHS 342 [Min Grade: C] or HE 342 [Min Grade: C])

CHHS 455. Fundraising and Philanthropy in Human Services. 3 Hours.

This course introduces students to the area of fund raising, fund development, special events, annual fund, major gifts, capital campaigns, grant writing, and basic finance in the nonprofit sector. The course provides the foundation and tools necessary to implement fundraising plans.

CHHS 460. Management of Human Services Organizations. 3 Hours.

This course provides the opportunity for development of managerial theory and philosophy of the human services professional. Topics covered in the course include understanding organizations and systems perspectives, use of structure to facilitate the organizational mission, job analysis and job design, human resources planning, recruitment and hiring of human services professionals, and maximizing employee potential. Supervision, performance appraisals, use of data for organizational evaluation, and the role board members are other areas of emphasis.

CHHS 489. Intervention Strategies for Community Health & Human Services. 3 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to present the interrelationship of intervention planning to promote health behavior change and the selection and use of teaching aids, methods and materials to facilitate helping relationships. Special problems associated with health interventions are discussed. Students will learn ethical, theoretical and practical aspects of health education, teaching techniques, curricular development, organization skills and techniques.
Prerequisites: CHHS 223 [Min Grade: C]

CHHS 490. Special Projects in Health Education. 1-6 Hour.

Exploration of health-related topic via professional literature or research project.

CHHS 491. Problems in Health Education. 1-6 Hour.

Controversial topics in health education or topics identified as state or national priority.

CHHS 497. Human Services Internship. 3-9 Hours.

The purpose of the internship is to provide an opportunity for students to apply knowledge and skills they have learned during their course work in human services. The internship offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a real world setting and under the leadership of an experienced health education or human services professional. This is also the time whereby students are sharpening their skills as a soon-to-be job applicant. Attaining professional development, appropriate credentialing and developing a well-crafted resume and interviewing skills are part of that process.

CHHS 499. Community Health & Human Services Capstone. 1-6 Hour.

Supervised work experience in a pre-approved community health agency/organization.
Prerequisites: CHHS 431 [Min Grade: C] or HE 431 [Min Grade: C]

ECG 300. Career Mapping. 3 Hours.

Get what you want by identifying and building key skills being sought by employers and graduate school admission committees today. This course provides an interactive exploration into arriving at your destination and having fun along the way. Gain tips and insights from executives in your field into professional development, resume/interviewing, communication, team building, networking (live and virtual), and other key areas necessary to help you present yourself as the applicant of choice. Master these steps and begin to map your journey toward career success.

ECG 460. Sign Language I: Survival. 3 Hours.

Beginning course in manual communication. Finger spelling and language of signs to facilitate communication with individuals who have severe hearing impairments.

ECG 461. Sign Language II: Intermediate. 3 Hours.

Manual communication; signed English. Finger spelling and language of signs.
Prerequisites: ECG 460 [Min Grade: C]

ECG 462. Sign Language III: Advanced. 3 Hours.

American Sign Language. Syntax structure for more effective communication with adult deaf persons. Sign concept and concept transmission.
Prerequisites: ECG 461 [Min Grade: C]

ECG 463. Intro Interpreting for Deaf. 3 Hours.

Basic theories, principles, and practices of interpreting for deaf in general and specialized settings; guidelines appropriate in situational settings. Development of interpreting skills and manual communications skills.
Prerequisites: ECG 462 [Min Grade: C]

EDF 361. Ethical Issues in Professional Practice. 3 Hours.

Examines professional ethics and legal issues related to teaching, student supervision, contractual obligation, conditions of employment, and other workplace issues related to conduct and practice in the field of public school teaching. Legal mandates and professional codes of ethics are analyzed. Also addressed are the development of professional judgment and of moral decision making abilities.

EDF 362. Foundations of Education I: Social, Historical, Philosophical. 3 Hours.

This course addresses the relationship among educators, schools, and society through seminars, field experiences in schools, and exposure to civic and community organizations. Historical and contemporary perspectives on political, economic, and social issues and problems in education, the role and value of diversity and equity in education, an introduction to professional ethics, and the importance of civic responsibility are significant components of this course.
Prerequisites: EDU 200 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

EDF 363. Special Topics in Education Foundations. 3 Hours.

Educational Foundations Special Topics. This course addresses a range of special topics related to educational foundations. Course design and focus will vary and may include service learning and study away formats.

EPR 214. Introduction to Educational Statistics. 3 Hours.

This introductory statistics course will cover basic descriptive and inferential statistics, including: Measures of central tendency; measures of variability; frequency distributions; normal curve of distribution; sampling; hypothesis testing, analysis of variance; correlation; regression; and introduction to chi-square.

EPR 363. Foundations of Education II: Psychological. 3 Hours.

Psychological principles basic to the understanding of the learner, learning process, and learning situation is covered, as well as all major principles of Human Development.
Prerequisites: EDU 200 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

EPR 410. Measurement and Evaluation in Education. 3 Hours.

For early childhood/elementary education majors only. Basic concepts and principles of measurement and evaluation of personal and academic progress in classroom. Formative and summative assessment; Response to Instruction; and PLAN2020. Elementary descriptive statistics and measurement techniques used in student evaluation. Quantitative literacy is a significant component of this course.

EPR 411. Measurement and Evaluation in Education. 3 Hours.

For secondary education majors only. Principles of student assessment. Basic concepts and principles of measurement and evaluation of personal and academic progress in classroom; Formative and summative assessment; Response to Instruction; and PLAN2020. Elementary descriptive statistics and measurement techniques used in student evaluation. Quantitative Literacy is a significant component of this course. Admission to TEP required.
Prerequisites: EHS 436 [Min Grade: C] or EHS 438 [Min Grade: C] or MU 432 [Min Grade: C] or MU 433 [Min Grade: C]

EPR 414. Lifespan Human Development. 3 Hours.

Physical, cognitive, social and moral development across the lifespan and including death and dying from a variety of theories are covered.
Prerequisites: PY 101 [Min Grade: C]

KIN 101. Beginning and Advanced Beginning Swimming. 1 Hour.

This course provides the student with basic aquatic safety skills as well as aquatic survival skills. The strokes include beginner, front crawl, elementary back stroke, breast stroke, back crawl and side stroke. Intermediate or advanced swimmers will be administratively withdrawn from the course.

KIN 102. Intermediate Swimming/Swimmer Course. 1 Hour.

The intermediate swim course is part of the American Red Cross "Learn to Swim" Program, which is designed for learning and improving swim strokes. Gaining the knowledge and skills needed in basic water safety is the common theme in providing the information and resources to make participation in aquatics activities a lifetime pursuit. Students must be able to jump in the deep end, recover and tread or float for one minute, then swim 25 yards using crawl stroke or elementary backstroke.

KIN 103. Lifeguard Training. 1 Hour.

The American Red Cross Lifeguarding course focuses on training people who are already good swimmers. The course covers the skills and knowledge required for effective lifeguarding at swimming pools and at nonsurf, open-water beaches. Must be able to swim 300 yards continuously and surface dive 7 - 10 feet to retrieve a 10 lb. object.

KIN 104. Tennis. 1 Hour.

Course will provide students with the knowledge and skill needed to play the game of tennis.

KIN 105. Golf. 1 Hour.

This course includes beginning skills, rules and etiquette for recreational golf.

KIN 108. Weight Training and Aerobics. 1 Hour.

This course includes basic weight training and aerobic instruction and workouts.

KIN 110. Racquetball. 1 Hour.

Beginning skills, rules, and strategy in racquetball.

KIN 111. Outdoor Pursuits Leadership. 1 Hour.

The course is designed to provide students with an overall view and appreciation for outdoor activities such as hiking, general kayaking/canoeing, and camping/backpacking.

KIN 112. Dance and Gymnastics. 1 Hour.

This course provides future teachers background in planning and conducting basic dance and gymnastic instruction. Intended for physical education majors.

KIN 114. Rec Games/Outdoor Leisure. 1 Hour.

This course will enable students to experience a wide variety of recreational games and outdoor leisure pursuits.

KIN 115. Weight Training. 1 Hour.

Instruction on basic resistance training principles and techniques for beginning and intermediate trainees.

KIN 117. Team Sports. 1 Hour.

This course will enable students to learn the basic skills of different team sports (such as team handball, football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, speedball, tchoukball, and rugby). Students will practice those skills to have the ability to gain skill proficiency in playing the sports as well as teaching others to play the sport.

KIN 118. Sports Using Implements. 1 Hour.

This course will enable students to learn the basic skills of different sports that require use of an implement (i.e., badminton, cricket, hockey, lacrosse, softball, and tennis). Students will practice those skills to have the ability to gain skill proficiency in playing the sport as well as teaching other to play the sport.

KIN 119. Football. 1 Hour.

Basic skills, rules and strategies in football.

KIN 121. Soccer. 1 Hour.

Basic skills, rules and strategies in soccer.

KIN 122. Basketball. 1 Hour.

Basic skills, rules and strategies in basketball.

KIN 124. Beginning Whitewater Kayaking. 1 Hour.

This course is designed to take interested student from zero knowledge to being able to competently maneuver a Kayak in flat water and demonstrate basic paddling safety skills.

KIN 125. Cheerleaders and Dance Team. 1 Hour.

Open to members of UAB cheerleading and dance teams only.

KIN 127. Running and Jogging. 1 Hour.

This course includes basic running and jogging instruction and training.

KIN 128. Rock Climbing. 1 Hour.

Introduction to the fundamentals of rock climbing. Lectures and drills designed to give students an introduction to the skills and knowledge to rock climb safely in a single pitch sport climbing environment.

KIN 130. Scuba Diving. 1 Hour.

This course includes physiology, physics, safety issues, and guidelines of recreational scuba diving through lectures, quizzes, and final exams. Students will learn and be able to demonstrate the proper assembly and use of scuba equipment as well as proper swimming and breathing techniques. Students must provide their own snorkel, fins, and mask. Must be able to tread water for 10 minutes and swim 200 yards.

KIN 131. Aerobics. 1 Hour.

Opportunity to improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance and body composition in a group setting. Improves rhythm and coordination, body and space awareness, energy management appreciation of a healthy lifestyle and mental focus and concentration.

KIN 132. Group Exercise Leadership. 1 Hour.

Review and application of exercise science theory to group exercise. Repertoire of exercise for flexibility, strength, aerobic dance, and step training. Practice teaching each segment of a class at end of course will be able to teach a 60 minute group exercise class.
Prerequisites: KIN 115 [Min Grade: C] and KIN 131 [Min Grade: C]

KIN 134. The College Athlete: Concerns and Issues. 3 Hours.

Needs of and demands on college athletes. Time management, study skills and habits, drug use and abuse, drug testing and NCAA rules, use of trainer and training facilities, and nutritional practices. Holistic health with emphasis on keeping athletic experience in perspective.

KIN 136. Intro to Physical Education Fitness and Sport. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the field of kinesiology; professional organizations,career opportunities, historical development, and pilosophical and scientific foundations.

KIN 201. Officiating Techniques. 1 Hour.

Knowledge and practical experience in officiating various team and individual sports.

KIN 222. Concepts of Health and Fitness. 3 Hours.

Fitness and related health concepts. Fitness assessment, variety of fitness-related activities, and development of personal fitness program. Nutrition and cardiovascular health.

KIN 231. Digital Gaming. 3 Hours.

This introductory course provides students with an understanding of video games as a cultural and interactive medium. Exploring the rich history, rules, narratives, and impact of video games, students will delve into the theoretical underpinnings of this evolving medium. They will critically analyze the social, psychological, and cultural aspects of video games, while also examining the risks associated with playing violent games and engaging with counter arguments.

KIN 300. Organization in Physical Education and Coaching. 3 Hours.

This course is designed to provide aspiring educators and coaches with opportunities to enhance their comprehension of challenges and solutions associated with organizing physical education and coaching programs, including traditional sports and eSports, in elementary and secondary school settings.

KIN 301. Teaching Health Education and Physical Education in Elementary Schools. 3 Hours.

For classroom teachers. Communicating and working with physical education specialists, selecting developmentally appropriate activities, and integrating movement activities and concepts into classroom subjects. Background information and skills to implement health education in grades K-5.
Prerequisites: CHHS 141 [Min Grade: C] or HE 141 [Min Grade: C] or CHHS 200 [Min Grade: C] or HPE 200 [Min Grade: C] or KIN 222 [Min Grade: C] or HE 222 [Min Grade: C]

KIN 305. Motor Development. 3 Hours.

This course focuses on lifespan motor development and the processes and mechanisms underlying the development of motor skills. Topics include development of motor patterns, perceptual motor abilities, physical growth and maturation, and cognitive and emotional development. The course will engage students through lecture, skill analysis labs, and project-based learning activities. Motor behavior principles will be applied through direct and/or indirect work with young children.

KIN 307. Applied Kinesiology. 3 Hours.

Knowledge of anatomical terminology and analysis of internal muscular forces that act on bones resulting in motion at major movable joints. Introduction to the application of biomechanics to comprehend the external and internal forces that occur in human movement.
Prerequisites: BY 115 [Min Grade: C] and (MA 105 [Min Grade: C] or MA 106 [Min Grade: C] or MA 107 [Min Grade: C] or MA 109 [Min Grade: C] or MA 110 [Min Grade: C] or MA 125 [Min Grade: C] or MA 126 [Min Grade: C] or MA 225 [Min Grade: C] or MA 226 [Min Grade: C])

KIN 308. Adapted Physical Education. 3 Hours.

This methods course provides knowledge and skills for assessing, interpreting, programming, and instructing K-12 students with disabilities in physical education. Topics include the law, inclusion, IEP writing, differentiation, modifications, instructional delivery, and generalities of specific disabilities. The course will engage students through lecture, peer teaching, and problem-based learning activities. Best practices teaching children with disabilities will be applied through clinical experiences in select schools.
Prerequisites: ECY 300 [Min Grade: C]

KIN 311. Elementary School Physical Education. 3 Hours.

The course will include the nature and content of a developmentally appropriate elementary physical education program.

KIN 311L. Educational Dance and Gymnastics. 1 Hour.

This course will provide candidates with the knowledge and skills required to teach the key elements for various dance and gymnastics routines. Candidates will demonstrate their own proficiency and their ability to teach dance and gymnastics to elementary aged students.

KIN 320. Teaching Skill Acquisition in Secondary Schools. 3 Hours.

This course will enable candidates to acquire the knowledge and the skills necessary to analyze and appropriately teach motor skills and design developmentally appropriate fitness activities for secondary school students.

KIN 320L. Sports Skill Proficiency. 1 Hour.

This course will enable candidates to acquire the knowledge and the skills necessary to teach the critical elements needed to perform all basic sport skills. Candidates will demonstrate skill proficiency in the sport skills as well as the ability to teach others to perform the skills.

KIN 323. Techniques Teaching Fitness and Nutrition in Schools. 3 Hours.

This course will enable candidates to learn techniques and strategies for teaching fitness and nutrition in K-12 physical education programs. Admission to TEP required.

KIN 330. Introduction to eSports. 3 Hours.

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of eSports, covering its historical development, cultural significance, and economic impact. Students will analyze the factors that have propelled eSports to become a dominant sports phenomenon, including technological advancements, online platforms, and streaming services. They will compare eSports to traditional sports, examining controversies, challenges, and opportunities for integration within the sports ecosystem. Additionally, students will investigate the role of eSports in educational institutions and professional settings exploring structures organizations and career opportunities.

KIN 331. eSports in Action. 3 Hours.

This course immerses students in the world of competitive gaming. Through gameplay and analysis, students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, making strategic decisions and adapting to dynamic situations. They will evaluate the game's meta, understanding player roles and archetypes. Teamwork and communication will be emphasized, enabling students to coordinate with teammates and make quick decisions.

KIN 340. Planning/Management of Fitness Facilities. 3 Hours.

Management, marketing, operational leadership, evaluation, and planning principles of commerical, corporate, clinical, and community health/fitness facilities.
Prerequisites: KIN 136 [Min Grade: C] and CHHS 141 [Min Grade: C]

KIN 400. Physiology of Exercise. 4 Hours.

Knowledge of acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise. Includes clinical laboratory experiences.
Prerequisites: BY 115 [Min Grade: C] and BY 116 [Min Grade: C]

KIN 402. Basic Athletic Training. 2 Hours.

Knowledge and skills in organization and administration, mechanisms of injury, recognition and evaluation of injuries, injury management, general nutritional concerns, medical conditions and taping and bracing techniques.
Prerequisites: BY 115 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and KIN 136 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and KIN 307 [Min Grade: C]

KIN 405. Sports Nutrition. 3 Hours.

Digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients and ergogenic aids relative to sports performance.
Prerequisites: BY 116 [Min Grade: C]

KIN 406. Sport Law. 3 Hours.

This course is designed to provide an introduction to basic legal principles and their application to the sport industry, specifically sports at the high school, university and professional levels. This course provides broad strokes of areas of law such as legal procedures, contracts, torts, and constitutional/labor law.

KIN 407. Coaching Young Athletes. 3 Hours.

The course is designed to increase the students’ knowledge and understanding of the principles of coaching regarding sport psychology, sport pedagogy, sport physiology, and sport management.

KIN 409. Assessment in Physical Education. 3 Hours.

This course emphasizes the development, implementation, and analysis of assessments within K-12 physical education programs, including assessment of the cognitive, physical, and psychomotor domains including program assessment.

KIN 425. Biomechanics. 3 Hours.

The study of anatomical, mechanical and neurophysiological factors influencing human motion. Emphasis is given to the qualitative and quantitative application of biomechanical principles to analyze human movement.
Prerequisites: BY 115 [Min Grade: C] and BY 116 [Min Grade: C] and KIN 307 [Min Grade: C] and (MA 105 [Min Grade: C] or MA 106 [Min Grade: C] or MA 107 [Min Grade: C] or MA 125 [Min Grade: C] or MA 126 [Min Grade: C] or MA 225 [Min Grade: C] or MA 226 [Min Grade: C])

KIN 431. eSports in the Mass Media. 3 Hours.

In this course, students will be able to examine eSports's evolution in the mass media. The course will review the history of eSports, its growth and evolution in modern-day society, and how mass media has played a role in the industry's rapid growth. Additionally, the course will look at the different types of media (social, digital, broadcast, etc.) used in eSports from a branding and marketing perspective. The course will evaluate the impact of media in eSports and the different careers available in the mass media industry.

KIN 440. Principles of Conditioning the Athlete. 3 Hours.

Isometric, isotonic, eccentric, variable resistance, and isokinetic training; tapering of the athlete; designing endurance and resistance training programs; weight training techniques for specific sports.
Prerequisites: BY 115 [Min Grade: C] and KIN 400 [Min Grade: C]

KIN 450. Physical Activity for Individuals with Disabilities/SL. 3 Hours.

Knowledge and skills needed to meet the unique fitness and physical activity needs of individuals with various disabilities. Design and implementation of personal training/fitness programs and disability sports/recreation programs for individuals with disabilities based on assessments of health-related strengths and needs. This is a designated service-learning course integrating academic learning, civic learning, and meaningful service to the community.
Prerequisites: BY 116 [Min Grade: C] and CHHS 141 [Min Grade: C]

KIN 451. Physical Activity for Senior Adults. 3 Hours.

Knowledge and skills needed to lead physical activity and exercise in older adults.
Prerequisites: BY 116 [Min Grade: C] and CHHS 141 [Min Grade: C]

KIN 455. eSports Management and Communication. 3 Hours.

This course introduces students to fundamentals of effective eSports management. Students identify best practices in eSports management by examining case studies of the emerging eSports industry and associated stakeholders. Students explore financial, legal & ethical, governance, marketing, sponsorship, and operational issues surrounding the eSports industry.

KIN 456. Mental Performance in Exercise, Fitness, and Sport. 3 Hours.

This course covers psychological antecedents and consequences of exercise, fitness, e-sports, and sports participation. Emphasizes theory, research, and practical application in confidence, self-efficacy, personality, motivation, arousal, cognition, attributions, and attitudes.

KIN 460. Clinical Exercise Physiology. 3 Hours.

In depth study of the use of exercise as a form of treatment and prevention of chronic disease.
Prerequisites: BY 116 [Min Grade: C] and CHHS 141 [Min Grade: C] and KIN 400 [Min Grade: C]

KIN 470. Advanced Treatment Athletic Training. 3 Hours.

Seminar in treatment and prevention of athletic injuries.
Prerequisites: KIN 402 [Min Grade: C]

KIN 485. Exercise Testing/Prescription. 3 Hours.

Knowledge and skills needed to perform pre-exercise health risk and physical fitness assessments, interpret results and develop exercise prescriptions for apparently healthy individuals and individuals with medically controlled diseases (based on 'American College of Sports Medicine' guidelines). This course also includes a high level review of exercise physiology and application of behavioral and motivational strategies to support clients in adopting and maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Prerequisites: BY 115 [Min Grade: C] and BY 116 [Min Grade: C] and (HE 140 [Min Grade: C] or CHHS 140 [Min Grade: C]) and KIN 307 [Min Grade: C] and KIN 400 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

KIN 489. Instructional Strategy for Physical Education K-12. 6 Hours.

This course will focus on information to help potential physical educators attain teaching skills and knowledge necessary to design, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate K-12 physical education programs. Students will gain hands-on teaching experience with students in school settings.

KIN 492. Special Projects in Kinesiology. 1-6 Hour.

Designed as an independent study for students who wish to conduct an in-depth investigation into a Kinesiology related topic.

KIN 493. Problems in Kinesiology. 3-6 Hours.

Provides students with current information regarding a selected physical education related issue. Classes taught under this course title are outside the current physical education program requirements.

KIN 495. Elementary/Secondary Physical Education Student Teaching. 9 Hours.

Student teaching provides an opportunity for physical education teacher education candidates to synthesize and apply all knowledge and skills acquired during previous coursework. Interns teach for 15 weeks at two levels, elementary and either middle or high school. The candidates must pass edTPA assessments to receive teacher certification.

KIN 496. Physical Education Internship Seminar. 1-9 Hour.

Supports and extends efforts of student teaching. Problem solving related to situations such as classroom management, grading, professionalism and ethics, legal issues, teacher rights, and others that occur during internship.

KIN 499. Kinesiology Internship. 3-6 Hours.

Takes place in a setting that is related to the degree and major area of emphasis and serves as the culminating experience of the formal education process. Students complete their internship hours with guidance from their agency supervisor.
Prerequisites: KIN 485 [Min Grade: C] and KIN 136 [Min Grade: C] and KIN 400 [Min Grade: C] and KIN 307 [Min Grade: C]