May 30, 2024  
2016-2017 University Catalog 
    
2016-2017 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Prefix and Course Index 

 

Kinesiology

Courses are designated as KNES in the class schedule. Students may sign up for only one section of a given performance activity in any semester. This applies to KNES 100  through KNES 167C , KNES 214A , KNES 214B , and KNES 246A . Thus a student may take KNES 102A - Beginning Jogging (1)  and KNES 112B - Intermediate Surfing (1)  since jogging and surfing are different activities; however, signing up for multiple tennis courses, for example, is not permitted.

  
  • KNES 172 - Cross Country - Men and Women (2)


    An intercollegiate activity in individual or team sports in an educational setting under the direction of a coach. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units.

    Prerequisite: consent of coach.
  
  • KNES 173M - Intercollegiate Golf (2)


    An intercollegiate activity in individual or team sports in an educational setting under the direction of a coach. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units.

    Prerequisite: Consent of coach.
  
  • KNES 173W - Intercollegiate Golf (2)


    An intercollegiate activity in individual or team sports in an educational setting under the direction of a coach. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units.

    Prerequisite: Consent of coach.
  
  • KNES 174 - Track-Field - Men and Women (2)


    An intercollegiate activity in individual or team sports in an educational setting under the direction of a coach. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units.

    Prerequisite: consent of coach.
  
  • KNES 175 - Tennis - Women Only (2)


    An intercollegiate activity in individual or team sports in an educational setting under the direction of a coach. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units.

    Prerequisite: consent of coach.
  
  • KNES 178M - Intercollegiate Basketball - Men and Women (2)


    An intercollegiate activity in individual or team sports in an educational setting under the direction of a coach. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units.

    Prerequisite: consent of coach.
  
  • KNES 178W - Intercollegiate Basketball - Men and Women (2)


    An intercollegiate activity in individual or team sports in an educational setting under the direction of a coach. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units.

    Prerequisite: consent of coach.
  
  • KNES 179 - Baseball - Men Only (2)


    An intercollegiate activity in individual or team sports in an educational setting under the direction of a coach. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units.

    Prerequisite: consent of coach.
  
  • KNES 180M - Intercollegiate Soccer - Men and Women (2)


    An intercollegiate activity in individual or team sports in an educational setting under the direction of a coach. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units.

    Prerequisite: consent of coach.
  
  • KNES 180W - Intercollegiate Soccer - Men and Women (2)


    An intercollegiate activity in individual or team sports in an educational setting under the direction of a coach. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units.

    Prerequisite: consent of coach.
  
  • KNES 185 - Volleyball - Women Only (2)


    An intercollegiate activity in individual or team sports in an educational setting under the direction of a coach. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units.

    Prerequisite: consent of coach.
  
  • KNES 186 - Softball - Women Only. (2)


    An intercollegiate activity in individual or team sports in an educational setting under the direction of a coach. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units. Credit/No Credit only.

    Prerequisite: consent of coach.
  
  • KNES 190 - Team Management (2)


    Field experience in managing an intercollegiate sport. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units. Credit/No Credit only.

    Prerequisites: consent of coach and department chair.
  
  • KNES 191A - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology A (4)


    Integrated introduction to human anatomy and physiology. Structure and function of the musculoskeletal, nervous and cardiorespiratory systems. For nursing majors and students interested in allied health professions; no credit toward Biological Science major. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory) (BIOL 191A and KNES 191A are the same course)

    Prerequisite: sophomore, junior or senior standing with a 3.0 GPA; minimum 30 units completed except for Pre-Nursing majors.
  
  • KNES 191B - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology B (4)


    Second semester of integrated concepts in human anatomy and physiology for nursing, allied health and kinesiology majors. Nutrition, water and ion balance, and homeostatic regulation by the digestive, renal, cardio-respiratory, endocrine, nervous systems. No credit toward biological science major. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory) (BIOL 191B and KNES 191B are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: BIOL 191A /KNES 191A  with a “C” (2.0) or better.
  
  • KNES 200 - Foundations of Athletic Training (3)


    Introduction to the athletic training profession, including risk management strategies, professional development and responsibilities, as well as the understanding and application of clinical skills associated with the prevention and management of activity-related pathologies. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

  
  • KNES 202 - Introduction to Kinesiology (3)


    Study of human movement, including its role in daily life, its place in higher education and professional career opportunities in areas related to sport, movement, exercise and fitness. Multiple ways of knowing and studying human movement with a focus on the subdisciplines within kinesiology.

  
  • KNES 203 - CPR, Automated External Defibrillator and First Aid (1)


    Provides knowledge and skills necessary to respond to injuries and sudden illnesses in the community. Successful completion provides American Red Cross certifications in infant, child and adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and standard first aid. Credit/No Credit only. (HESC 203  and KNES 203 are the same course)

  
  • KNES 205 - Medical Terminology (3)


    Introduction to medical terminology using word building (roots, suffixes, prefixes, spelling, and pronunciation) as they relate to anatomical structure and function. Additional topics include medical terminology related to pharmacology, abnormal conditions, surgical procedures, and diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • KNES 210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)


    Introduction to human anatomy and physiology concepts as they apply to physical activity, sport and exercise. Structure and function of the skeleto-neuromuscular and cardio-respiratory systems relative to human movement. Preparation for KNES 360 , KNES 361 , KNES 348 , KNES 371  and major in Health Science. No credit toward biological science major. (BIOL 210  and KNES 210 are the same course.)

  
  • KNES 214A - Basic Scuba (3)


    Skin and scuba diving, theory of diving, safety procedures and ocean environment. Open Water Basic Scuba Certification earned with successful completion.

    Prerequisites: ability to swim 200 yards; float or tread water for 10 minutes.
  
  • KNES 214B - Intermediate Scuba (3)


    Application of scuba diving, including photography, navigation, salvage, game hunting, night diving and others. Advanced Scuba Certification for successful completion.

    Prerequisite: Open Water Scuba Certification.
  
  • KNES 240 - Teaching Team Sports (3)


    Team sport history, skills, rules, progressions and sport-specific teaching strategies to promote active participation and experiential learning. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

  
  • KNES 241 - Teaching Nontraditional Team Sports (3)


    Nontraditional sports history, skills, rules, progressions and sport-specific teaching strategies to promote active participation and experiential learning. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

  
  • KNES 242 - Teaching Lifetime Physical Activity (3)


    Provides history, skills, rules, progressions and sport-specific teaching strategies to promote active participation and experiential learning of lifetime physical activities. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

  
  • KNES 243 - Teaching Human Movement Forms in Physical Education (3)


    Provides history, skills, rules, progressions and sport-specific teaching strategies to promote active participation and experiential learning in dance, combatives and gymnastics. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

  
  • KNES 246A - Basic Hatha Yoga (2)


    Basic Yoga postures, beginning meditation, breathing and relaxation techniques will be presented from a theoretical and experiential perspective. Awareness, concentration, and breathing patterns that accompany the study of Hatha Yoga. (1 hour lecture, 2 hours activity) (CPRL 246A  and KNES 246A are the same course.)

  
  • KNES 246B - Intermediate Hatha Yoga (2)


    Intermediate and advanced yoga sequences, including postures, breathing practices, meditation techniques and guided relaxation. Yoga philosophy and movement based on various Hatha yoga traditions. (1 hour lecture, 2 hours activity) (CPRL 246B and KNES 246B are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: KNES 246A /CPRL 246A .
  
  • KNES 247 - Yoga Instructor Preparation (3)


    Physiological responses and adaptations associated with strength and aerobic training to design fitness programs across the lifespan. Emphasizes scientific foundation, client evaluation, exercise technique, safety and legal issues, program design, and special populations. Yogic lifestyle and advanced yoga practices. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite:KNES 246A  or one year of yoga experience. Corequisite: KNES 246B  recommended.
  
  • KNES 250 - Mental Skills for Sport Performance (3)


    Understanding of the mental aspects of sport performance and learning mental skills that can be used to enhance sport performance.

  
  • KNES 256 - Advanced Tai Chi (2)


    Improving understanding of history and philosophy of Tai Chi and depending the practice of Tai Chi for greater health benefits. Lectures, discussions. Tai Chi, and related meditative practices. (1 hour lecture, 2 hours activity.

    Prerequisite: KNES 156 .
  
  • KNES 303 - Professional Rescuer CPR, Automated External Defibrillator and First Aid (3)


    For students considering working in medical and health-related fields who must obtain Professional Rescuer (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid certifications. Back injury prevention, stress management and cardiovascular function.

    Prerequisites: KNES 210 ; junior or senior standing.
  
  • KNES 304 - Introduction to Recreation (3)


    The broad field of recreation and leisure, including an overview of professional preparation and survey of the recreation professions in college, commercial, government and nonprofit organizations.

    Prerequisite: KNES 202 .
  
  • KNES 320 - Exercise Techniques for Strength Training (3)


    Practical experiences in resistance exercise lifting and spotting techniques. Free-weight exercises, such as squatting and Olympic lifting. Proper set up and execution of machine-based exercises.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing; KNES 360 ; KNES 361  recommended.
  
  • KNES 325 - Techniques of Coaching (3)


    Factors related to coaching strategies and techniques: philosophy, ethics, legal issues, gender, multicultural and equity issues, leadership, motivation, team management, budget, recruiting, equipment purchase, skill acquisition, season planning, conditioning, nutrition and drugs.

    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
  
  • KNES 326 - Theory and Application of Sports Officiating (3)


    Introduction to theory, techniques, and principles of sports officiating emphasizing practical application and the steps necessary to become a sports official in individual and team sports at the youth, high school, collegiate and professional levels.

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing, KNES 202 .
  
  • KNES 342 - Stress Management (3)


    Nature of stress and physiological and psychological effects of prolonged stress responses. Short- and long-term somatic and behavioral techniques (exercise, relaxation, meditation, nutrition, time management and goal setting) for management of stress. Health Science may not count this course for General Education. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (HESC 342 and KNES 342 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Category E; at least sophomore standing.
  
  • KNES 348 - Physiology of Exercise (3)


    Description and explanation of functional and structural changes in the body brought on by acute exercise and chronic training.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing; KNES 191A /BIOL 191A  or KNES 210 /BIOL 210 . Pre- or corequisite: KNES 202 , KNES 200  or KNES 365 .
  
  • KNES 348L - Physiology of Exercise Laboratory (1)


    Laboratory techniques in physiology of exercise designed to provide students fundamental knowledge of and practical experiences in test methodologies used to evaluate fitness components. (3 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing; Pre- or corequisite: KNES 202 , KNES 348 .
  
  • KNES 349 - Measurement and Statistics in Kinesiology (3)


    Measurement theory and statistics used in evaluating health and human performance, focusing on analyzing and interpreting data in different environments. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing; Kinesiology majors, KNES 202 ; Athletic Training majors, KNES 200  or KNES 365 . Pre- or corequisite: KNES 202 .
  
  • KNES 351 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3)


    Acute effects and chronic adaptations to various forms of resistance training across the lifespan.

    Prerequisites: KNES 348 , KNES 360 ; junior or senior standing; KNES 361  recommended.
  
  • KNES 352 - Principles of Teaching Group Fitness (3)


    Provide content knowledge and practical experience concerned with teaching group exercise. Emphasis will be placed on teaching principles, techniques, safety and a variety of exercise formats.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; KNES 191A  /BIOL 191A  or KNES 210 /BIOL 210  or equivalent; pre- or corequisite: kinesiology majors, KNES 202 ; athletic training majors, KNES 200  or KNES 365 .
  
  • KNES 353 - Physical Activity and Lifelong Well-Being (3)


    Integrating physiological, psychological and sociological understandings of the human being in relationship to physical activity as a lifelong pursuit. Physical fitness, nutrition, stress reduction, socialization, and individual differences in human behavior. Health Science majors may count this course for the major or for G.E. Kinesiology majors may not count this course for G.E. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (HESC 353 and KNES 353 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category B.
  
  • KNES 354 - Cardiovascular Exercise Testing and Prescription (3)


    Methods of graded exercise testing in the apparently healthy adult. Guidelines for aerobic exercise prescription. Cardiovascular disease and identification of risk factors.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing; KNES 348 , KNES 348L .
  
  • KNES 360 - Movement Anatomy (3)


    The musculoskeletal system and its function in producing human movement from a functional perspective; the relationship between selected elements of myology and osteology as they relate to human motion.

    Prerequisites: KNES 191A /BIOL 191A  or KNES 210 /BIOL 210 ; junior or senior standing (minimum 52 units completed). Pre- or corequisite: KNES 202 , KNES 200  or KNES 365 .
  
  • KNES 361 - Principles of Human Movement (3)


    Basic mechanical principles and their application in the study of human movement. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: KNES 360 ; junior or senior standing; four units of approved performance courses or KNES 240 , KNES 241 , KNES 242 , KNES 243  for teacher education. Pre- or corequisite: KNES 202 , KNES 200  or KNES 365 .
  
  • KNES 363 - Adapted Physical Education (3)


    Study of the disabled whose unique needs in motor development determine their least restrictive environment in physical activity. Programs of games, sports and exercise in diversified settings; legally mandated regulations.

    Prerequisites: KNES 202 ; junior or senior standing.
  
  • KNES 364 - Motor Development (3)


    Examine changes in human motor behavior across the lifespan, factors that underlie these changes, and the application of theoretical concepts to development of movement-based age appropriate programs.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; KNES 360 .
  
  • KNES 365 - Pathologies in Sport/Exercise (3)


    Common pathologies seen in sport and/or exercise, including prevention strategies, etiologies, diagnoses, management approaches, and possible complications.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing; KNES 191A /BIOL 191A , KNES 210 /BIOL 210  or BIOL 361 .
  
  • KNES 367 - Clinical Proficiencies in Athletic Training I (2)


    Develop a cognitive understanding and a practical knowledge of the various clinical skills required in a first-semester athletic training student.

    Prerequisites: admission to Athletic Training Education Program.
  
  • KNES 368 - Clinical Proficiencies in Athletic Training II (2)


    Develop clinical skills related to athletic training, including environmental safety, protective equipment, surface anatomy, palpation skills, special and functional tests, fitness testing techniques, etc.

    Prerequisites: KNES 367 .
  
  • KNES 369 - Clinical Proficiencies in Athletic Training III (2)


    Develop clinical skills related to athletic training, including environmental safety, protective equipment, surface anatomy, palpation skills, special and functional tests, fitness testing techniques, etc.

    Prerequisites: KNES 368 .
  
  • KNES 371 - Human Motor Control and Learning (3)


    Neural, musculoskeletal and psychological mechanisms underlying the control and learning of movement skills across the lifespan.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing; KNES 191A /BIOL 191A  or KNES 210 /BIOL 210 . Pre- or corequisite: KNES 202 , KNES 200  or KNES 365 .
  
  • KNES 373 - Clinical Diagnosis of the Lower Extremity and Lumbar Spine (3)


    Analyze and implement the knowledge and skills related to the clinical diagnosis of lower extremity and lumbar spine pathologies.

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing; KNES 365 .
  
  • KNES 374 - Clinical Diagnosis of the Upper Extremity and Cervicothoracic Spine (3)


    Analyze and implement the knowledge and skills related to the clinical diagnosis of upper extremity and cervicothoracic spine pathologies.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; KNES 365 .
  
  • KNES 375 - Management of Sport/Exercise Emergencies (3)


    Examination and clinical execution of the prevention, recognition, clinical diagnosis and management of emergent pathologies in sport/exercise.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing; KNES 360 . Pre- or corequisite: KNES 202 , KNES 200  or KNES 365 .
  
  • KNES 377 - Therapeutic Exercise in Rehabilitation (3)


    Analyze and clinically implement the theoretical and clinical foundations for exercise as a pathological healing agent, including their biophysical principles, indications, contra-indications, physiological effects, and applications techniques.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing. Pre- or corequisite: kinesiology majors, KNES 202 ; athletic training majors, KNES 200  or KNES 365 .
  
  • KNES 378 - Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation (3)


    Analyze and clinically implement the theoretical and clinical foundations for therapeutic modalities in rehabilitation, including their biophysical principles, indications, contra-indications, physiological effects, and applications techniques.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing. Pre- or corequisite: kinesiology majors, KNES 202 ; athletic training majors, KNES 200  or KNES 365 .
  
  • KNES 380 - Philosophy of Human Movement (3)


    The philosophy of human movement in athletics, sport, kinesiology, play, dance and other human movement forms from ancient Greeks to the present. Philosophical theories of human movement relative to personal identity, reality, being, values and nature of competition. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Pre- or corequisite: KNES 202 , KNES 200  or KNES 365 .
  
  • KNES 381 - History of Sports, Games and Culture (3)


    Historical interpretations of the role of sport, games, play, dance and recreation in human life. Connections between sporting and movement practices, as well as the broader cultural, political, intellectual and economic patterns that have shaped societies throughout world history. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing. Pre- or corequisite: KNES 202 , KNES 200  or KNES 365 .
  
  • KNES 383 - Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (3)


    Introduction to theory and research of psychological processes that influence human performance in numerous movement settings including sport, exercise, and rehabilitation. Individual difference variables, social psychological variables and assessment and intervention.

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Pre- or corequisite: KNES 202 , KNES 200  or KNES 365 .
  
  • KNES 384 - Sport Sociology (3)


    Sport and social institutions and social processes. Understanding sport as a social phenomenon.

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing; KNES 381 . Pre- or corequisite: kinesiology majors, KNES 202 ; athletic training majors, KNES 200  or KNES 365 .
  
  • KNES 385 - Instructional Analysis of Human Movement (3)


    Variables and principles which contribute to effective observation, analysis and instruction of human movement skills across the life span.

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing; completion of six performance course requirements recommended, or KNES 240 , KNES 241 , KNES 242 , KNES 243 . Pre- or corequisite: KNES 361 .
  
  • KNES 386 - Movement and the Child (3)


    Characteristics of the child; physical growth and development; basic mechanical principles related to human movement and motor learning; and concepts related to the design of physical activity programs that are appropriately challenging for children at various developmental levels.

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Corequisite: kinesiology teacher education majors, KNES 494 .
  
  • KNES 387 - Movement and the Adolescent (3)


    Implement physical education programs at the secondary level. Cognitive, affective and psychomotor development; structure, concepts and principles related to human movement and motor learning; concepts related to the design of secondary school movement programs.

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Corequisite: KNES 494  for teacher education kinesiology majors.
  
  • KNES 396 - Physical Education Tutorial (1)


    Supervised experience in performance or laboratory situations through tutoring or assisting in instruction. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. A maximum of 3 units may be applied toward the major.

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor and tutorial adviser.
  
  • KNES 403 - Recreation Facility Management and Program Administration (3)


    Examines the administration of comprehensive campus, municipal and private recreation facilities with regard to applicable California codes and regulations. Additional topics include: program development, risk management, budget planning, facility design, staff and client supervision, and leadership development.

    Prerequisite: KNES 304 .
  
  • KNES 404 - Recreation Staff Management and Communication (3)


    Introduces seminar participants to effective staff management and communication in recreation organizations in the public and non-profit sectors. Will focus on key management issues in recreation organizations, including effective staff leadership.

    Prerequisite: KNES 304 .
  
  • KNES 405 - Worksite Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation (3)


    How work style, equipment and environment contribute to worksite musculoskeletal injuries. Strategies that can minimize human error, injuries, discomfort and dissatisfaction through injury prevention and rehabilitation of the worker. (HESC 405 and KNES 405 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: KNES 202  or HESC 220 ; graduate or junior or senior standing.
  
  • KNES 406 - Principles of Sport and Exercise Management (3)


    Sport/exercise management enterprise, including school, facility, professional, commercial, industrial, corporate management and specialists in marketing, print/electronic media. Job descriptions, professional preparation and placement opportunities. Portfolio development.

    Prerequisite: junior, senior or graduate standing. Corequisite: kinesiology majors, KNES 202 ; athletic training majors, KNES 200  or KNES 365 .
  
  • KNES 410 - Issues in Youth Sports (3)


    Interdisciplinary examination of current trends and issues in youth sport, focusing on non-school based community programs. The structural characteristics of sport and physical activity programs as they pertain to proper development of children and adolescents.

    Prerequisites: junior, senior or graduate standing; KNES 381 .
  
  • KNES 414 - Legal Issues in Kinesiology (3)


    Introduction to the legal system and the law as applied to sport and exercise settings, including the areas of sports, fitness and healthcare and recreational activities; understanding the concepts of ethics, negligence and risk management.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing, KNES 381 ; or graduate standing.
  
  • KNES 430 - Applied Sport Psychology (3)


    Application of principles from sport psychology literature to enhance athletes’ and coaches’ performance.

    Prerequisites: KNES 383  and junior, senior, graduate standing.
  
  • KNES 432 - Applied Exercise Psychology (3)


    Understanding and applying the principles from exercise psychology to the promotion of physical activity in a variety of settings including preventive, clinical, community and rehabilitative programs.

    Prerequisites: Junior, senior or graduate standing; KNES 383 .
  
  • KNES 442 - Teaching Physical Education (3)


    Objectives, methods and materials for teaching Physical Education K-12. Required before student teaching. Part of the 12-unit education block and may not be taken separately. A “B” (3.0) or better is required to earn a preliminary Single Subject credential.

    Prerequisites: admission to Single Subject Credential Program. Corequisite: KNES 449E .
  
  • KNES 449E - First Semester Student Teaching (3)


    Eight-week practicum (120 hours, Monday-Friday) co-teaching in secondary schools. Credit/No Credit only. Requires “B” (3.0) or better for credit.

    Prerequisite: admission to Single Subject Credential program. Corequisite: KNES 442 .
  
  • KNES 449I - Second Semester Student Teaching (10)


    A 360-hour practicum in a single subject in public schools. Credit/No Credit only. Requires a “B” (3.0) or better for credit.

    Prerequisite: EDSC 440S , EDSC 440F , KNES 442 , KNES 449E . Corequisite: KNES 449S , a 300-hour practicum in a single subject in public schools.
  
  • KNES 449S - Seminar in Secondary Teaching (3)


    Student teaching in a single subject in public schools. Credit/No Credit only. Requires a “B” (3.0) or better for credit.

    Prerequisites: EDSC 440S , EDSC 440F , KNES 442 , KNES 449E . Corequisite: KNES 449I .
  
  • KNES 450 - Program Design for Strength and Conditioning (3)


    Outcomes associated with different strength training regimens. Periodization and planned variation of the acute program variables of frequency, intensity, volume and rest across cycles of training to prevent overtraining and promote peak performance.

    Prerequisite: KNES 351 ; junior, senior, graduate standing.
  
  • KNES 451 - Sports Medicine (3)


    Various general medical pathologies, pharmacological issues and ergogenic aids related to sport/exercise.

    Prerequisite: junior, senior or graduate standing; KNES 348 .
  
  • KNES 453 - Clinical Exercise Physiology (3)


    Applying exercise physiology concepts to clinical/pathological situations in order to determine the therapeutic and functional benefits of physical activity.

    Prerequisites: junior, senior, graduate standing; KNES 348 .
  
  • KNES 454 - Physical Dimensions of Aging (3)


    Scientific evidence concerning the relationship between level of physical activity and physical, cognitive and psychosocial well-being during aging. Changes that occur during aging, changes related to inactive lifestyles, and the positive effects of an active lifestyle on preventing disease and disability.

    Prerequisites: junior, senior, graduate standing; 6 upper-division kinesiology units or 6 units from the gerontology minor.
  
  • KNES 455 - Functional Performance Assessment and Programming for Older Adults (3)


    Development of technical and personal skills related to functional performance assessment and to the development and implementation of physical activity programs for healthy and frail older adults.

    Prerequisites: Junior, senior or graduate standing; KNES 349 ; KNES 353  or KNES 454 .
  
  • KNES 456 - Environmental Exercis Physiology (3)


    Interrelationship between the physical environment and the human while exercising under different states of fitness and acclimatization.

    Prerequisite: junior, senior, graduate standing; KNES 348 .
  
  • KNES 457 - Practice of Personal Training (3)


    Physiological responses and adaptations associated with strength and aerobic training to design fitness programs across the lifespan. Scientific foundation, client evaluation, exercise technique, safety and legal issues, program design and special populations.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing, KNES 351 , KNES 354 ; or graduate standing.
  
  • KNES 458 - Measurement Techniques in Strength and Conditioning (3)


    Understand theory, operate equipment and analyze resultant data related to endurance, strength and power testing. Exposure to a variety of assessment techniques commonly performed in strength and conditioning, biochemistry, and exercise physiology.

    Prerequisites: junior, senior or graduate standing; KNES 348L , KNES 351 ; KNES 361  recommended.
  
  • KNES 460 - Worksite Health Promotion (3)


    Philosophy, rationale and guidelines for developing health promotion programs in the corporate setting. Unique considerations in assessing needs, planning and implementing programs, evaluating effectiveness and coordinating activities in the workplace are discussed. (HESC 460 and KNES 460 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: KNES 202  or HESC 220 .
  
  • KNES 461 - Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement (3)


    Analytical approach to mechanics of human motion. Quantitative video analysis techniques are introduced and applied to select movement analysis projects.

    Prerequisites: Junior, senior or graduate standing; KNES 361 , PHYS 211  recommended.
  
  • KNES 463 - Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Injury (3)


    Biomechanical analysis of human movement patterns and how they are related to the development of various musculoskeletal injuries. Biomechanical assessment and correction for prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injury will also be developed.

    Prerequisites: Junior, senior or graduate standing; KNES 361 .
  
  • KNES 465 - Administration and Leadership in Athletic Training (3)


    Conceptual, legal, moral, ethical, technical and practical aspects of leadership and administration in sport/exercise healthcare programs, including the value of quality research and evidence in clinical practice.

    Prerequisites: junior, senior or graduate standing; KNES 365 .
  
  • KNES 468 - Clinical Proficiencies in Athletic Training IV (2)


    Practical integration of proficiencies centered on pathology prevention and health promotion, as well as assessment, clinical diagnosis, acute care, and therapeutic interventions.

    Prerequisites: Junior, senior or graduate standing; KNES 369 .
  
  • KNES 469 - Clinical Proficiencies in Athletic Training V (2)


    Practical integration of proficiencies centered on pathology assessment, clinical diagnosis, acute care, and therapeutic interventions.

    Prerequisites: Junior, senior or graduate standing; KNES 468 .
  
  • KNES 470 - Nutrition for Exercise and Performance (3)


    Role of different nutrients (macro and micro) to provide energy during exercise, enhance performance and support recovery after exercise. Fluid replenishment, nutritional supplements, nutritional immunology and the female athlete.

    Prerequisites: junior, senior, graduate standing; KNES 348 .
  
  • KNES 471 - Motor Control and Movement Dysfunction (3)


    Contemporary motor control theories and how they are applied to the development of therapeutic exercise programs for children and adults with balance and movement disorders caused by disease and/or trauma to the neurological system.

    Prerequisites: KNES 371  and junior, senior, graduate standing.
  
  • KNES 480 - Gender and Sexuality Issues in Sport (3)


    Sociocultural study of historical and contemporary gender norms and sexuality in sport, recreation, and leisure; emphasizing ways femininity, masculinity, and sexual orientation affect access, inclusion and participation.

    Prerequisites: junior, senior or graduate standing; KNES 381  or completion of G.E. Category D.1 or D.5
  
  • KNES 481 - The Socio-Cultural Study of the Olympic Games: Ancient to Modern (3)


    Historical, sociological and philosophical aspects of the Olympic Games from its creation in classical Greek antiquity to the emergence of the modern Olympics. Draw upon methods from multiple disciplines to examine the Olympic Games.

    Corequisite: KNES 380 , KNES 381  or KNES 499 .
  
  • KNES 494 - Practicum (1-3)


    Planning, preparing, coaching, teaching in public school, college or community physical education or recreation programs. May be repeated for a maximum of six units. Credits not applicable toward major or graduate program. Credit/No Credit only.

    Prerequisites: Junior, senior, graduate standing; consent of faculty sponsor, field supervisor, fieldwork coordinator and department chair.
  
  • KNES 495 - Internship in Kinesiology (3)


    Seminar for analysis of field experiences, including appropriate theory, skills and techniques, in addition to supervised experience in an approved fieldwork location agency. Internship must be specific to the discipline of kinesiology. Minimum of 120 hours per semester. Application forms must be completed and approved prior to enrollment. May not be repeated for credit toward the major.

    Prerequisites: Junior, senior or graduate standing; minimum of 12 units of upper-division kinesiology coursework completed, faculty sponsor, field supervisor, and fieldwork coordinator consent.
  
  • KNES 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    Topics based on a study plan prepared in cooperation with a faculty supervisor. Culminates in a paper, project, comprehensive examination. Application forms must be completed and approved prior to enrollment. Maximum of three units in any one semester; may be repeated once.

    Prerequisite: minimum of 15 upper-division kinesiology courses completed.
  
  • KNES 508 - Statistical Methods in Kinesiology (3)


    Statistical theory, data collection procedures, techniques for analysis and interpretation of data.

    Prerequisites: graduate status.
 

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