49 courses with the subject KIN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
KIN 111Understanding and Transforming Your Health3
This course is designed to encourage personal awareness and responsibility for optimal health and well-being. Through a reflective lens, students will explore various dimensions of personal wellness, health- related components of fitness, and the impact of emotional and physical stress. Emphasis is placed on the importance of positive habit formation and individual behavior change to promote lifelong health and wellness. Required to take in the first year. This course meets the requirement of the “Cultivating Character for a Fulfilling Life” general education curriculum for Wellness.
A student may receive elective credit only once for participation in a varsity sport. A student may receive only 2 semester hours of credit regardless of the number of sports played. Credit must be awarded in the semester in which the sport is in season. Evaluation will be on an S/U basis. Managers, trainers, and other non-participants are not eligible for this credit. Credit is awarded only for those sports offered by the Mars Hill University Athletic department.
Learn the basic canoeing skills necessary to enjoy the sport of paddling. Learn paddling strokes, boating safety and elementary self-rescue techniques.
This course is designed to teach the beginner how to swim and those that already know how to swim more advanced aquatic skills including six strokes, diving skills and other technique and safety skills.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course teaching lifeguarding skills and techniques. Certification as ARC Lifeguard upon successful completion of this course. Additional fee required for ARC certification.
A more advanced practice of yoga stretching, breathing and relaxation techniques. It is designed for stress 200 Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2026-27
This course is designed to introduce the student to the traditional game of golf and the game of disc golf. The student will learn the two games with regard to rules of play, course design, stroke technique, mental
Designed to introduce the student to the activities of walking and weightlifting for leisure and fitness. The course will teach various types of walking for improved fitness and how to use weightlifting to modify body composition & form while improving muscular strength and endurance. Class space priority is given to kinesiology majors.
This course is designed to introduce the student to both “land” and “water” aerobic activities that improve cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength and endurance.
This course introduces the student to Track and Field and the development of recreational running. The student will learn these activities with regard to rules of play, activity development, event techniques, mental preparedness and skills needed for these activities. Class space priority is given to kinesiology majors. Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2026-27 201
This course provides an overview of the discipline of kinesiology with particular focus on the key concepts of the subdisciplines and the diverse range of professional careers associated with physical activity. It is intended for students entering or exploring a major in kinesiology, with a focus on the integrative nature of the discipline and current trends and topics.
The course offers applied analysis of anatomy and physiology of the human body related to human movement, as well as the analysis and functioning of body systems. Laboratory experiences will utilize 202 Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2026-27
Laboratory experiences will utilize movement and exercise to emphasize the interaction of each system and the maintenance of homeostasis. Corequisites: KIN 228 must be taken at the same time as this course. Fall.
KIN 238Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology 3
This course explores techniques used in measuring and evaluating performances in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains of human performance. Elementary statistical procedures will be covered in order to analyze and interpret data. Appropriate methods for measurement and evaluation in the field will be presented along with the knowledge and skills required for introductory research methods.
sophomore or above, KIN 221, or permission of instructor. Spring.
KIN 242Exercise & Health Behavior3
This course provides an overview of basic concepts and principles essential to understanding the psychological and behavioral aspects of exercise, health, and physical activity. Students will examine psychological theories and research related to exercise, health and physical activity behaviors. Class space priority is given to kinesiology majors. Spring.
This course is designed to develop individuals into knowledgeable and competent practitioners in the fitness industry. Students will build an advanced level of knowledge and comprehension about health and Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2026-27 203
The course will serve as a comprehensive overview of the field of Kinesiology (KIN), providing the senior- level student the opportunity to synthesize coursework, discuss current issues and research in various sub-disciplines of Kinesiology, and apply theory to practice. The course is designed to be the culminating class for those students enrolled in the KIN major. Senior status or permission of instructor.
An opportunity for the outstanding student to pursue professional interest areas in some degree of depth. Laboratory equipment will be available for use in project developments. Library research in the form of an undergraduate thesis will be required. Elective credit only. Materials may be obtained from the department chairperson.
