13 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 1100Kinesiology: The Science of Human Movement3
Students examine the science of human movement and its many associated professional sub-disciplines including biomechanics, motor control/learning/development, injury prevention, community and public health, teaching physical and health education, exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, sport sociology, and athletic training. Students explore the various professional and educational requirements associated with each field and participate in job shadows to gain a better understanding of professionalism in selected fields of study.
Students gain knowledge and practical skills to promote healthy lifestyle changes. Students learn how to help clients and other individuals achieve their health and wellness goals. Students study topics such as behavior change, supporting lifestyle change, the art of health coaching, stress management, nutrition for health, physical activity, and lifestyle factors. Students explore a holistic approach to health and behavior change to directly impact one’s health. At the completion of the course, students take their national health coach certification exam. Students must be adult CPR/AED certified prior to taking their certification exam.
KIN 2002Movement Core: Lifetime Physical Education3
Students focus on learning and demonstrating the skills and knowledge to implement Health Optimizing Physical Education (HOPE) in various settings. Students examine the facets that comprise the fitness components. Students explore physical education to promote lifelong health, fitness education, and physical activity programming. Students demonstrate assessing, planning, and evaluation of various physical activity and exercise experiences using a HOPE perspective.
This is the first of a two course sequence. Students are introduced to the principles and techniques of personal training. Students learn concepts of applied kinesiology, exercise physiology, client communication and relationship building, behavior change psychology, and client assessment approaches. Students learn to properly screen clients for safe participation in an exercise program, utilize different tools for assessing a client’s fitness level, and identify appropriate assessment techniques for a wide variety of clientele. Students learn components of program design for resistance, cardiorespiratory, comprehensive, and personal training sessions. This course has a lecture component and a laboratory component.Course Fees: $32.00
This course is based upon the National Council on Strength and Fitness Sport Nutrition Specialist Course. Students will explore the intricacies of improving sport performance through adjustments to dietary practices. The course will provide the scientific basis for sport nutrition and covers the principles, background, and rationale for current sport nutrition guidelines.
This course is the second of a two-part sequence and follows KIN 2135 Personal Trainer Education I. This course bridges the gap between Kinesiology and Health Promotion related coursework and the practical application skills for personal training. Students learn integrated exercise programming using evidence based information to build programming, modifying programs for special populations (such as obestiy, chronic conditions), injury prevention, and personal training business fundamentals. Following the completion of this two-part sequence, students who have a C or better in the class sit for the American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Training Exam. Course Fees: $199.00
Students are introduced to the development of motor skills across the lifespan and will associate each skills development with human growth and development throughout the course. Students explore principles of motor learning and performance, including examination of elements that facilitate or prohibit the control, achievement, and retention of motor skills.
This course is the second of a two-part series and is based upon the National Council on Strength and Fitness Sport Nutrition Specialist Course. Students will further their exploration of the relationship between nutrition and sport performance. Students will study sport supplement use, nutrition and the immune system, body composition and weight management, and eating disorders and sport.
This is the first of a two course sequence. Students are introduced to the principles and techniques of strength and conditioning for sport. Students are given opportunities to put theory into practice by using the appropriate tools to design and implement strength training programs for athletes. Key training methodologies will include training for strength, speed, endurance, agility, flexibility, and plyometrics.Course Fees: $32.00
This is the second of a two course sequence. Students will continue to build upon principles and techniques of strength and conditioning for sport. Students will design and implement programs for specific sports. Students will be given opportunities to put theory into practice by using the appropriate tools to design and implement effective training programs. Key training methodologies will include training for strength, speed, endurance, agility, flexibility, and plyometrics.
KIN 2470Kinesiology & Health Promotion Skills Lab I1
Students work in conjunction with Kinesiology & Health Promotion instructors and are partnered with individuals aligned to their career goals. Students gain experience using career specific documents, planning, implementing, and assessing tools and other instruments aligned to their specific career path. This is the first of a two practicum sequence. Students must complete this course with a C or better to advance to KIN 2471 and KIN 2472 .
KIN 2471Kinesiology & Health Promotion Skills Lab II1
Students work in conjunction with Kinesiology & Health Promotion instructors and are partnered with volunteers aligned to their career goals. Students gain experience using career specific documents, planning, implementing, and using appropriate assessment tools and other instruments aligned to their specific career path. This is the second part of a two-part course sequence.
KIN 2472Kinesiology & Health Promotion Internship1
Students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained from the Kinesiology & Health Promotion (KHP) program in a professional environment. KHP students select a subdiscipline such as Personal Training, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Health Coaching, Teaching, and/or Strength & Conditioning Coach. Students will coordinate their experiences with the Kinesiology & Health Promotion faculty members. Students will complete a minimum of 45 hours at two sites.
