A concentrated study in a specific sport or activity or field of emphasis in physical education. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

An analysis of research findings in the psychology of teaching and coaching with emphasis placed on those factors which influence the acquisition of motor skills as well as on the psychological benefits of exercise and sport.

This course will provide students with the knowledge to design strength and conditioning programs for athletes. In addition, students will learn how to teach strength training, flexibility, and plyometric exercises. This class prepares students for the National Strength and Conditioning Association's certifications.

KHP 577 is a three- or six-hour course which focuses on gaining practical experience in the professions of Kinesiology, Health Education and Health Promotion. It provides an opportunity for Kinesiology, Health Promotion minors and majors to apply the theories, knowledge and experiences gained from their coursework to real life situations.

KHP 577 is a three- or six-hour course which focuses on gaining practical experience in the professions of Kinesiology, Health Education and Health Promotion. It provides an opportunity for Kinesiology, Health Promotion minors and majors to apply the theories, knowledge and experiences gained from their coursework to real life situations.

KHP 577 is a three- or six-hour course which focuses on gaining practical experience in the professions of Kinesiology, Health Education and Health Promotion. It provides an opportunity for Kinesiology, Health Promotion minors and majors to apply the theories, knowledge and experiences gained from their coursework to real life situations.

A study of programs of adapted and developmental physical education for individuals with disabilities. Experiences will include the appraisal of psychomotor functioning, design of instructional intervention, and program implementation and evaluation. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours.

This course provides a comprehensive analysis of sport and physical activity from both a social psychological and group dynamics perspective. Sport and physical activity are highly social environments that can have wide and far reaching influence upon those who participate in them. Thus, students enrolled in this course will gain an advanced understanding of the major theories of group development, management, and maintenance, as well as the factors that determine how behavior and performance are affected by interactions with others in the context of sport and physical activity.

This course will examine current critical health issues, their relationship to the social determinants of health. These issues will be explored through the lens of both health education and health promotion. Critical issues covered will include: non-communicable diseases, communicable diseases, intentional and unintentional injuries, stress, and current health issues as time permits.

Knowledge required for the administration of an exercise stress test with implications for writing an exercise prescription. Content covers healthy individuals as well as those with various health problems such as heart disease, hypertension, mental illness and diabetes. Course implements the Guidelines of the American College of Sportsmedicine in preparing a specialist in exercise stress testing. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.