Courses

This course introduces concepts of nutrition as they relate to nutritional needs, practices and problems throughout the life cycle, nutritional counseling and education of individuals/groups toward health promotion and disease prevention. This course also introduces knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to lead participants in gaining the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviors required to lead physically active lifestyles. (3.0 units; As offered & OPS)

This course addresses the exploration and application of education, psychosocial, and spiritual components of health behaviors. Behavior change theory, principles, predictive models, and their application to health behavior change programs and interventions will be investigated. (3 units; As offered)

Practical field experience in a professional Kinesiology setting. Prerequisite: Open to juniors and senior or graduate students by permission of the department. Students must arrange the field experience under the guidance and approval of the Kinesiology Department Chair. Clinical practicum fee. Prerequisite: KIN 101, permission of the Department Chair and Junior, Senior, or Graduate status. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

Study and practice of concepts and techniques for evaluating physical fitness. Topics include health and medical histories, liability concerns, blood pressure, graded exercise stress testing, ECG recording and basic interpretation, strength assessment, body composition analysis, pulmonary function tests, CHD risk-factor analysis and health risk appraisal. Prerequisite: KIN 383. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)

An application of body mechanics, movement screening, and resistance training techniques to improve sport performance outcomes. The course uses a case study approach to challenge the student to apply content in a variety of sport, exercise and physical activity settings. Prerequisite: KIN 274. (3 units; As offered)

A study of the physiological and biomechanical basis of conditioning for different sports. Topics include bioenergetics, specificity of training, periodization, and organization and administration of the strength and conditioning facility. Prerequisites: KIN 274 and KIN 383. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)

An introduction to the skills needed to successfully coach and officiate an individual or team sport at any of the various levels of competition (youth - college). (3 units; As offered)

An introduction to physical activity theory, motor learning theory, and physical activity. Students will be introduced to nontraditional and traditional sport history, skills, rules, and progression of teaching skills to promote physical activity. Emphasis is on demonstrating mastery in specific sport skills, instruction, and assessment. Course designed to meet California Teacher Credentialing subject matter requirements. (3 units; As offered)

This course provides an activity-based approach to acquiring the skills needed to implement a physical education curriculum for elementary school aged children. Emphasis is on the ability to apply appropriate fundamental movement forms for physical and social development according to cultural and historical norms. Students will demonstrate skill through multiple physical activity labs. This course is designed to meet California Teacher Credential requirements for single subject and multiple subjects learners. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This course provides an activity-based approach to acquiring the skills needed to instruct cooperative movements in physical activity and team sports. Emphasis is on the ability to apply appropriate movement forms for physical growth and development in middle-school aged children. This activity-based course focuses on the science of human movement, social development, cultural, and historical norms. Students will engage in collaborative learning, practical experience, and structured fieldwork hours. The course is designed to meet California Teacher Credentialing requirements, PETE recommendations, and California physical education content standards for Middle School Students. Prerequisite: KIN 310. (3 units; Fall)

This course provides an activity-based approach to acquiring lifelong physical activity knowledge and skills. Emphasis is on learning through teaching, using peers and the classroom to apply appropriate high school physical education subject matter content, teaching methodologies, and evaluation methods. This activity-based course focuses on collaborative learning, practical experience, and structured fieldwork hours. This course is designed to meet California Teacher Credentialing requirements, PETE recommendations, and California physical education content standards for High School Course 1 and Course 2. Prerequisite: KIN 310. (3 units; Spring)

A study of possible administrative challenges in departments of physical education as well as departmental organization and facilities use. (3 units; Spring & OPS)

Includes the study of principles of modern nutrition, the importance of a scientific knowledge of nutrition, specific food nutrients, nutritional controversies, and a study of convenience foods and their impact on present day diets. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)

An application of body mechanics, movement screening, and resistance training techniques to improve sport performance outcomes. The course uses a case study approach to challenge the student to apply content in a variety of sport, exercise and physical activity settings. Prerequisite: KIN 274. (3 units; As offered)

Practical field experience in a professional Kinesiology setting. Prerequisite: Open to juniors and senior or graduate students by permission of the department. Students must arrange the field experience under the guidance and approval of the Kinesiology Department Chair. Clinical practicum fee. Prerequisite: KIN 101, permission of the Department Chair and Junior, Senior, or Graduate status. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

A study of the physiological and biomechanical basis of conditioning for different sports. Topics include bioenergetics, specificity of training, periodization, and organization and administration of the strength and conditioning facility. Prerequisites: KIN 274 and KIN 383. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)

Course focusing on proper body mechanics for physical activity and fitness programming. A review of relevant anatomy and pathology by joint with emphasis on proper body mechanics and various movement screening techniques to discern and correct improper mechanics. Classroom and lab hybrid. Lab experiences focused on developing motion analysis and movement screening skills. Prerequisites: KIN 274 and 390. Pre- or Co- Requisite: KIN 490. (3 units; As offered)