55 courses with the subject KINS, 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.
KINS 112Data management for Kinesiology1
This course is designed to provide students with basic and intermediate level skills to manage, analyze, and present client fitness and health data, facility budgets, membership data, invoices, progress reports and other types of data in the kinesiology fields. Students will learn data management and presentation skills relevant to professional practice in the kinesiology field. 1 credit.
This course is designed to introduce majors to aspects of the content areas in the discipline, including technology, certifications, professional associations, and career opportunities. These initial lessons allow for examination of the philosophical, historical, and psycho-social origin of the fields of kinesiology. Current issues and future directions will also be explored.
Healthcare is an important vehicle for examining the relationship between social institutions and individuals and cultures in a society. In this course students will examine the roles and responsibilities of various healthcare providers and in the United States healthcare system. Students will identify and compare the impact of cultural and personal values on healthcare. This course also provides the opportunity for students to explore allied health professions and will prepare students with necessary knowledge and skills to make informed decision in either choosing a health field program of study and/or become a conscious consumer. FHSB, SI
Exercise is Medicine seeks to examine the effect of physical activity on the maintenance of health and prevention and management of diseases by understanding the relationship between individuals, social structure and exercise behaviors. The intent of this course is to develop a thorough understanding of how social institutions and cultural norms affect patterns and trends in physical activity. Students will gain an understanding of how to promote physical activity in a variety of populations/settings. Topics will emphasize past and current issues in national government policies and recommendations, environmental influences, socioeconomic status, racial disparities, age/gender considerations, social influence and personal bias.
This course will introduce students to the principles and practices associated with the learning and control of movement skills. Neural and mechanical variables underlying and influencing movement acquisition will be addressed. Practical application of theoretical concepts to movement instruction and skill acquisition will be emphasized.
This course focuses on science-oriented, basic principles of human nutrition. Emphasis is placed on the nutrient requirements of healthy individuals, nutrient categories and their characteristics, physiological functions, metabolism, and food sources.
The purpose of this course is to examine the prevention, recognition, acute care, and management of sports-related injuries and conditions of the musculoskeletal system.
The purpose of this course is to introduce concepts and principles of therapeutic interventions through the application of evidence-based practice (EBP). Students will use the EBP principles to determine the efficacy of therapeutic interventions in order to achieve the best patient and clinical outcomes. Therapeutic goals and objectives, tissue healing phases, therapeutic interventions, and the physiological and pathophysiological responses to inflammatory and non-inflammatory conditions are also presented. 3 credits.
This course provides hands-on, real-world experience applying kinesiology knowledge in a service-learning context that meets community partner needs. Students’ progress from observation to delivery to co-creation of usable tools that support the health, readiness, and overall well-being of a specific population.
The purpose of this course is to investigate the musculoskeletal anatomy of the human body including nerve innervation, vascular anatomy, and function of the neck, trunk, and limbs. Case studies are used to enhance the understanding of human anatomy and interpret movement impairments which will require students to synthesize anatomy, physiology, and human movement as it relates to injury. This course will introduce biomechanical principles as it relates to connective tissue function to explore pathophysiological principles. Laboratory session will reinforce the didactic portion of the course with extensive palpation and landmark recognition.
This course addresses the selection and implementation of strength, power, speed, agility, endurance, and hypertrophy training methods, focusing primarily on periodization programs. Components include discussions of physiological principles and strength assessment as they relate to resistance training.
BIOL 206 and BIOL 207 with a grade of C- or better
Corequisite
None
KINS 317Olympic Lifting Movements1
This course addresses the technique and theory of Olympic lifting movements, specifically the clean and jerk and the snatch, in addition to their assistance exercises, plyometrics and medicine ball training, as a means of training for explosive strength and power.
Healthcare is an organic term. Throughout a person’s life span, it is inevitable to encounter the healthcare system in some way. This course provides an overview of core concepts in healthcare services delivery in the United States and other nations. In order to examine the current healthcare delivery systems available globally, students will explore the historical, economic, cultural, social, and legal perspectives that effect the delivery of healthcare and that influence the management and delivery of health services. Concepts students will explore include defining health, health services, historical development of fee-for-service healthcare, universal healthcare and free market healthcare, the economic impact of public health demand, the demographic factors that influence urban and rural health, the social perspective and impact of community health, and healthcare delivery in traditional and non-traditional settings.
This course provides a broad overview of healthcare access and disparity issues in a global context, with comparisons of both developing and industrialized nations. Concepts include defining health and health services and defining factors that influence the management and delivery of those services in different global settings. Students will explore policy process, policy implementation and enactment, access to healthcare and health programs, costs of healthcare, and disparities in health in both the domestic and global contexts.
The emphasis of this course is on legal and illegal drug use in the world today. Topics will include indications, contraindications, and effects of commonly used non-prescription and prescription medicines, ergogenic aids and the use of illegal substances in athletics, and neurophysiology and pharmacology as it relates to the effects of drugs on the body.
KINS 361Integrated Perspectives of Global Healthcare: A Short Study Abroad Course3
This course will aim to expand students’ knowledge of global diversity through the examination of various healthcare structures. Social, cultural, historical, and scientific factors related to health beliefs and practices of healthcare delivery systems will be examined. Students will integrate knowledge and skills from the lens of medicine, public health, and sociology. Tailored experiences with academic and clinical faculty at various universities and hospitals from the country of travel will support the content of the course. Selected countries will vary based on the year/semester.
This course examines the administration operations and procedures within exercise and sport programs and organizations. These setting will include: high school and collegiate athletics, campus recreation facilities, sport clubs, sport campus, as well as others.
This course provides students with a foundation in pharmacology and the effects of exercise on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs used for clinical, exercise, and performance enhancement purposes.
BIOL 206 and BIOL 207 with a minimum grade of C- in both courses
Corequisite
None
KINS 367Fundamentals of Electrocardiography2
This course examines the basic principles and application of electrocardiography (ECG) in general or clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on practical interpretation of ECG results for evaluation and diagnostic purposes.
This course is designed to advance student’s knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA’s) related to exercise leadership, health education, and fitness program administration. Practical experience is emphasized.
Discussion of nutrient use and requirements with the increased demand of exercise and sports activities, and discussion of ways to meet these demands. Emphasis will be on the application of sports nutrition concepts for recreational and college athletes.
KINS 378Teaching Middle School Physical Education4
This is the third course in the pedagogy sequence and is designed to explore the teaching-learning process and develop teaching skills specifically for the middle school grades (grades 5-8). This course focuses specifically on the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate physical education program for the middle schools (grades 5-8). Learning experiences are provided to address issues such as diversity, characteristics of children in the middle school years, curriculum development aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning, behavior management, teaching techniques and assessment of learning. Teacher candidates have an extensive field teaching experience at the middle school level.
The analysis of human movement with an emphasis on the knowledge and methods of mechanics applied to the structure and function of the human system. This course provides a knowledge base for a systematic analysis of motor skills and exercise regimes as well as practical experience in applying knowledge to the analysis of a performer and/or performance.
C- or better in BIOL 206 , BIOL 207 , and CHEM 111
Corequisite
None
KINS 388Fundamentals of Electrocardiography2
This course examines the basic principles and application of electrocardiography (ECG) in general or clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on practical interpretation of ECG results for evaluation and diagnostic purposes.
An 8-10 week supervised field experience. The kinesiology internship / field experience is designed to provide the student an opportunity to perform under supervision, duties relative to the conduct of exercise and sport physiology programs as assigned by a practicing administrator. These experiences may take a variety of forms. To be eligible for participation the student must be of junior standing, enrolled in the Kinesiology program and have an overall GPA of 2.0.
KINS 316 , KINS 370 , KINS 386 , KINS 387 , and C- in KINS 486
Corequisite
None
KINS 397Mechanical and Physiological Principles of Sport and Exercise3
The physiological responses of the body to exercise and the mechanical principles of human movement. Designed for students other than physical education majors; physical education majors may not take this course.
An examination of the basic philosophic issues concerning ethics and moral reasoning and how these issues relate to sport. Students will be encouraged to develop their ability to make informed ethical choices and decisions relating both to sport and to their own personal and professional lives. This course is designed for all students of any major Junior or Senior Status.
A study of the acute and chronic physiologic adaptations to anaerobic and aerobic energy metabolism, energy support systems, and adaptations to training.
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the theoretical and practical applications related to athletic coaching. Current issues and topics will include: addressing the principles and problems of the future coaches, developing a coaching philosophy, and strategies for personal and athletic development of athletes.
This course is designed to provide practical application of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA’s) in the administration and management of organizations in the fitness, recreation and sport industry. Program planning and event management are emphasized.
KINS 416Advanced Strength and Conditioning for Performance Enhancement3
This course addresses advanced exercise assessment techniques and integrated functional exercise modalities that can be used to enhance performance in sport. Components include discussions of biomechanical, neuromuscular, and physiological principles as they relate to functional exercise training for sport.
The direct analysis of human movement with a focus on the instrumentation utilized in that analysis, the biomechanical principles related to injuries, and how it connects to human performance and rehabilitation. This course builds on the knowledge base of systematic analysis of motor skills and exercise regimes to better understand injury incidences, risk reduction, and rehabilitation.
The application of physiological principles of training for physical fitness and sport will be examined. Other topics include aspects of neuromuscular and cardiovascular exercise. A variety of applied activities will be investigated to assist the student in understanding principles fundamental to the professional field.
Designed to help the student understand principles fundamental to the professional field as well as to provide students with an understanding of scientific hypotheses currently being investigated, this seminar course will consist of three separate sections of varying topics.
Methods, techniques, and application of the research process related to a variety of functions typically found in health, fitness, sports, and recreation professions. Designed to acquaint students with practical and applicable tools emphasizing research methodology and elementary data treatment through practical experiences, including computer use.
KINS 392 and ENGL 165 with a grade of C- or better
Corequisite
None
KINS 475Evidence to Practice: Considerations for the Field4
The purpose of this course is to provide foundational knowledge regarding evidence-based practice (EBP) concepts and use within clinical practice and research. Students will be able to apply the principles of EBP through the development of clinical questions, research (i.e., literature searching, exploring research designs), critical appraisal, and application to patient case scenarios and clinical practice. Students will investigate outcome measures, explore injury and illness surveillance data, and determine diagnostic accuracy of evaluation tests and instruments used in patient care.
Designed to advance student’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) of exercise testing and metabolic assessment to assist both pre-professionals in the field and candidates for ACSM certification. Practical experience is emphasized.
This course will provide structured experiences in the classroom, laboratory, and exercise arenas to improve the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for candidacy in an approved professional certification exam. Supplements existing course work by correcting any deficiencies in learning competencies toward being a successful exercise professional. A review of certification materials in also an important component of the course.
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of fundamental guidelines for exercise testing and prescription methodologies and clinical experiences in applying these methodologies while working under the guidance of an academic supervisor. Students will also gain knowledge relating to the administration of programs for special populations.
Designed to advance student’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) of exercise testing, prescription, metabolic assessment, and fitness program administration to assist both pre- professionals in the field and candidates for certification. Clinical experience is emphasized.
KINS 488Exercise Intervention in Special Populations3
This course provides a framework for developing exercise programs for special populations with unique health conditions. Special populations include individuals with chronic disease or disability, as well as individuals with age or gender specific needs (e.g. youth, aging, pregnancy, menopause, etc.). Emphasis is placed on the physiology and pathophysiology of various conditions, selected research on each condition, and translation of research and exercise guidelines into functional assessment and training activities specific for each population.
This course is designed to provide the future coach with the opportunity to apply the principles and practices of coaching youth sports. This entails supervised observation, lesson/practice development, and direct work with student athletes and coaches in a specific sport. This is a multicultural learning course and serves as part of your education that enhances your coaching experiences. Students are required to work collaboratively with a school or organization.
Students conduct an in-depth project in kinesiology under the direction of a faculty member and the Longwood Senior Thesis Committee. May be repeated as 499.
