Courses

This course provides an understanding of the American legal system and its response to sport related disputes. Material includes legal terminology, liability, risk management, personnel issues, Title IX, and various issues facing today's teachers, coaches and athletic administrators. (3 units; As offered & Online)

This course provides an introduction to research methods designed to acquaint the student with reading and analyzing literature. Material will include basic statistics, quantitative and qualitative research methods.(3 units; Fall & Online)

This course provides the student with the opportunity to complete an original research project of either quantitative or qualitative design. Designed to deepen the student's knowledge in an area of professional interest. Prerequisite: KIN 570. (3 units; Spring)

This course will focus on value systems and their role in ethical leadership. Ethical issues in kinesiology, sport, exercise, and physical education are examined, with the application of leadership theory and fundamental principles in guiding ethical discussion, assessment and evaluation. This course will include an examination of biblical principles of leadership, relevant laws and theories pertaining to leadership, ethical theories, and the development of leadership in the domains of kinesiology, exercise and sport. (3 units; Online)

This course studies contemporary and historical value systems in sport and the role of ethical leadership. Current ethical issues in modern sport and physical education are examined.(3 units)

This course that prepares students to better understand clinical exercise physiology, sport physiology, and exercise testing and prescription. Students will understand the bioenergetics, energetics of human movement, lactate metabolism, cardiovascular and pulmonary exercise physiology, and both acute and chronic hormonal responses to exercise. (3 units; Spring & Online)

This course examines the use of resistance and strength training in exercise programs. Topics include treatment of selected neuromuscular, orthopedic, and musculoskeletal diseases and dysfunction, as well as improvement of performance through musculoskeletal exercise. (3 units; Fall)

This course is an advanced study of human physiological adaptations to exercise. Emphasis is placed on energy metabolism, energetics, and exercise training techniques. Clinical application of current research findings is stressed.(3 units; Fall)

This course provides a foundation in the science of exercise nutrition and bioenergetics. These foundational principles will be used in constructing sound nutritional recommendations as they apply to human physical activity and sports medicine. Current research concerning pharmacologic and nutritional ergogenic aids, disordered eating, fluid balance and thermoregulation, and body composition will be discussed. (3 units; As offered & Online)

This course will prepare students for laboratory based clinical exercise assessments through hands on experience and guided case studies. Focus will be given to cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and pulmonary assessments. This course will discuss the underlying pathology of a variety of metabolic and lifestyle disease with specific emphasis on exercise prescription for the prevention and treat of lifestyle diseases. This course will center on 4 primary domains: 1) Patient/Client Assessment, 2) Exercise Prescription, 3) Program implementation/ongoing support, 4) Leadership and Counseling. (3 units; As offered & Online)

This course prepares students for clinical interpretation of electrocardiograpy (EKG) in the rehabilitation, medical and exercise performance environments. Laboratory experiences are included that provide an understanding of EKG readings during health and exercise related activities. (3 units; Summer)

Nutrigenetics elucidates the relationship between human genome, nutrition and health, introducing how nutrients, life pattern, environmental factors influence gene expression and disease risks through epigenetic mechanisms. Prerequisite: NFS 520. (3 units, Fall & Online)

This practicum course is designed to introduce scientific methods, application, creation in the field of molecular nutrition, including literature review, research hypothesis development, biological technologies, data analysis, writing of scientific research articles, and development of recipe for nutrition supplement or nutrition therapeutic agents. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NFS 580. (3 units; Fall)

Biochemistry course with emphasis on energy-yielding macronutrients, including the energetics of metabolism; the structure and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids; related integration and interrelation of metabolic systems. (3 units; As offered & Online)

This course aims to expand student's knowledge on a variety of common pathophysiological conditions and integrate this knowledge with the intervention of clinical nutrition therapies. Students will learn about the basic elements of medical nutritional therapy, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding energy expenditure and body composition and their components, and how these may change during physiological stress or illness. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NFS 520. (3 units; Fall)

This course provides an advanced level of understanding of biochemistry, physiology, pathology of human diseases, including liver disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal disease, cancers, metabolic disorders, with emphasis on nutrition-related mechanisms, metabolisms, and clinical interventions. Prerequisites: NFS 520. (3 units; Spring & Online)

To provide an understanding of the roles of vitamins and minerals in nutrition from biochemical, clinical, and physiological perspectives. Topics include: micronutrient sources; digestion and absorption; bioavailability; homeostasis; functions throughout the lifecycle including roles in promotion of health and prevention of disease; and deficiency and toxicity states. Additional concepts will include micronutrient fortification and supplementation, dietary reference intakes, body composition, gene-diet interactions, and the social and biological determinants of micronutrient status. Prerequisite: NFS 520. (3 units; Spring)

This course introduces leadership theories and principles and how they can be applied to public health. Students are introduced to different leadership styles and practices in preparatin for leadership and management roles in the field of public health. Through leadership analysis and case studies students will become familiar with leadership skills and competencies as well as applications in the diverse settings of public health. (3 units; Spring)

This course is an advanced study of human physiological adaptations to exercise. Emphasis is placed on energy metabolism, energetics, and exercise training techniques. Clinical application of current research findings is stressed.(3 units; Fall)

This course provides a foundation in the science of exercise nutrition and bioenergetics. These foundational principles will be used in constructing sound nutritional recommendations as they apply to human physical activity and sports medicine. Current research concerning pharmacologic and nutritional ergogenic aids, disordered eating, fluid balance and thermoregulation, and body composition will be discussed. (3 units; As offered & Online)

This course will prepare students for laboratory based clinical exercise assessments through hands on experience and guided case studies. Focus will be given to cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and pulmonary assessments. This course will discuss the underlying pathology of a variety of metabolic and lifestyle disease with specific emphasis on exercise prescription for the prevention and treat of lifestyle diseases. This course will center on 4 primary domains: 1) Patient/Client Assessment, 2) Exercise Prescription, 3) Program implementation/ongoing support, 4) Leadership and Counseling. (3 units; As offered & Online)

This course covers the historical and philosophical roles of sport programs in education. Leadership theory will be applied to various physical activity roles within K-12 and higher education settings. (3 units)

This course is designed to improve teaching effectiveness by covering curricular, classroom management, assessment, and physical development issues for students of all ages. (3 units)

School health education, drug and tobacco education, family living, community health, and safety education are mixed with teaching philosophy and current research to prepare the physical education teacher to teach health. Approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to meet requirements for the professional clear credential. (3 units)

This course examines various research-based instructional techniques, planning strategies, methods, and assessment practices for the secondary schools, both public and private. Structured observation is required, equally divided between the middle school and high school classroom. This course will introduce the California TPA process. Prerequisite(s): EDU 509 and Credential program acceptance or declared major of English, MA - English Pedagogy concentration. (3 units; As offered)

This course is an overview of curriculum from the societal level to the classroom level and the experiences of the learner. Provides opportunity to explore development of the school curricula, K-12; to examine philosophical bases for curriculum development; and to investigate procedures for organizing the curriculum for effective learning. (3 units; As offered & Online)

Focusing on the attainment of skills as a teacher of literacy, this course requires students to demonstrate content reading and writing competencies, such as determining levels of reading achievement, applying readability formulas, evaluating textbooks, and developing strategies for vocabulary, critical thinking, and comprehension. Focus is placed on the preparation of lessons which integrate language arts standards with other content standards and provide for differentiated instruction for diverse students including English learners. Twenty (20) hours of fieldwork required. Prerequisites: EDU 509, 514, and Credential program acceptance or declared major of English, MA - English Pedagogy concentration or Kinesiology, MS - Physcal Education Pedagogy concentration. (3 units; As offered)

Examination of principles of teaching that can be derived from psychological theories and research, including behavioral, cognitive, and social theories. (3 units; As offered & Online)

This course explores the context and best practices of teacher ethics and classroom management. The course equips students to navigate the implicit and explicit ethical dilemmas inherent in the routine decisions teachers make every school day in a manner consistent with the profession's code of ethics. The course also equips students with a variety of classroom management and ethics strategies and techniques to optimize the learning environment for all students. Fieldwork is required. Prerequisite: Credential Program Acceptance. (3 units; As offered)

Students explore varied strategies of instruction from four families of teaching models: behavioral, social, personal, and information processing. Students will identify and study sixteen unique models of teaching, which provide the student with a wide repertoire of teaching models for classroom practice. Students examine relationships among theories of learning and instruction as well as various instructional alternatives. Prerequisite: EDU 300, EDU 302, and teaching experience or permission of the instructor. (3 units)

This course covers the historical and philosophical roles of sport programs in education. Leadership theory will be applied to various physical activity roles within K-12 and higher education settings. (3 units)

This course covers various management issues including policy development and implementation, management style and philosophy, and human resource issues. Also covered will be the interaction of sport managers with governing boards, administrators, and constituents. (3 units)

This course will encompass a thorough conception of the planning and management of various athletic events and facilities. Class will periodically attend events outside of normal class hours, including weekends.(3 units)

This course covers a variety of promotional and marketing strategies for sport programs and facilities ranging from high school athletics through professional sports.(3 units)

This course provides an introduction to the economic principles that influence athletic and sport organizations. Topics discussed include monopoly, economic impact analysis, budget preparation and related topics. (3 units)

This course examines media and public relations in sport. Different types of media, technology and alternative marketing and communication channels will be explored. (3 units; Summer, As Offered)

Required for students wishing to take a comprehensive examination to complete degree requirements for a Master of Science in Kinesiology. The course is not repeatable for credit. Students may retake the course once if the final examination is unsuccessful. Prerequisites: KIN 570 and program director permission. Pass/Fail. (1 unit; Fall, Spring, Summer)

Internship experience designed to provide the students with practical knowledge of sport related careers. Internship sites and duties are arranged by the student with the assistance and approval of the faculty advisor. Prerequisite: Permission of the Program Director or Department Chair. (3 units; Fall/Spring/ Summer)

This course provides an extended research experience for the student. Under the direction of a faculty chair and thesis committee, the student will conduct further empirical research after completing KIN 580 through the preparation and defense of a thesis. In the event that the student does not successfully defend by the end of the course, the student will retake the course the next semester that it is offered. If the thesis defense is not successful after two attempts, the student will meet with the program director and enroll in the comprehensive examination to fulfill the examination requirement. Prerequisites KIN 570, 580, and department chair permission. (3 units; Fall, Spring, Summer)