11 courses with the subject KNS, 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.
This course provides an overview of the scope, history, principles, research issues, professional organizations, and other current information important to professionals interested in the field of health and human performance. Skills necessary for the assessment of health-related physical fitness will also be introduced. (Fall, Spring)
This course introduces students to injuries commonly experienced by competitive athletes, discusses conditioning and evaluation methods used to identify injuries, and the basic management approaches used to treat injuries. This course also provides clinical experience and laboratory learning. Prerequisites: BIO 140, BIO 142. (Fall)
A study of fundamental anatomical, mechanical, and neuromuscular principles as they apply to human movement. Prerequisite: BIO 140 or permission of the instructor. (Spring)
Exercise Science Emphasis:
Laboratory experiences related to exercise physiology, including a variety of fitness assessments. One 1.5 hour laboratory per week. Co-requisite: KNS 370 (Fall, Spring)
This course examines the fundamentals of applied research and evaluation methods with respect to fields within health and human performance. Opportunities for hands-on research experience may occur. (Fall, Spring)
A study of the various methods and procedures utilized to screen and test individuals for their level of health-related and skill-related fitness. Field tests and laboratory assessments will be utilized with an emphasis on evaluation techniques. The appropriateness of various evaluation tools for persons with differing levels of fitness and special conditions will also be considered. Prerequisites: KNS 370/371 (Fall)
This course is designed to introduce the concepts and procedures necessary to develop appropriate exercise prescriptions for various populations and fitness levels. Compliance, risk of injury and other specific programming issues will also be addressed. Students are required to interpret case studies and, subsequently, develop an exercise prescription for the client/patient. Prerequisites: KNS 411 (Spring) 232 2024-2025 Academic Catalog NDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
This course will introduce students to basic theories and the clinical basis for the use of therapeutic exercise in rehabilitation settings. Basic biomechanics, indications and contraindications, and proper application procedures of therapeutic exercise associated with orthopedic injury rehabilitation will be introduced. Prerequisites: BIO 140/141, BIO 142/143, KNS 370/371. (Spring)
This course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for a national certification exam in health and human performance. Restricted to 4th year students. (Spring)
This course examines the fundamentals of the foundation of epidemiology with respect to public health, physical activity and exercise, and epidemiological research and study designs (descriptive and analytical). (Spring) 2024-2025 Academic Catalog 233 NDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Source: Tennessee Wesleyan University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
