KINES – Kinesiology
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Lower Division
KINES 102 INSTRUCTIONAL TENNIS (0-3-1)(F/S). Instruction and practice in tennis activities emphasizing concepts, fundamental skills, rules, strategies, teaching progressions and learning cues. Five-week course. PREREQ: Restricted to K-12 Physical Education majors.
KINES 103 INSTRUCTIONAL INDOOR RACKET ACTIVITIES (0-3-1) (F/S). Instruction and practice in badminton, pickle ball, and table tennis emphasizing fundamental skills, rules, strategies, teaching progressions and learning cues. Five-week course. PREREQ: Restricted to K-12 Physical Education majors.
KINES 105 INSTRUCTIONAL YOGA AND PILATES (0-3-1)(F/S). Instruction and practice in a variety of yoga postures and sequenced poses, along with different pilates techniques emphasizing theory and tradition, breathing, meditation, teaching progressions, and learning cues. Five-week course. PREREQ: Restricted to K-12 Physical Education majors.
KINES 106 INSTRUCTIONAL AEROBIC ACTIVITIES (0-3-1) (F/S). Instruction and practice in a variety of aerobic activities, emphasizing fundamental skills, teaching progressions and learning cues. Five-week course. PREREQ: Restricted to K-12 Physical Education majors.
KINES 107 INSTRUCTIONAL GYMNASTICS (0-3-1)(F/S). Instruction and practice in tumbling and gymnastic activities, emphasizing fundamental skills, safety and spotting techniques, teaching progressions, and learning cues. Five-week course. PREREQ: Restricted to K-12 Physical Education majors.
KINES 108 LIFEGUARD TRAINING (0-2-1)(F/S). Designed to teach skills necessary to become an American Red Cross certified lifeguard. Strong swimming skills recommended. Special fee required.
KINES 109 WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (0-2-1)(F/S). Designed to teach skills necessary to become an American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructor. Strong swimming skills recommended. Special fee required.
KINES 110 INSTRUCTIONAL VOLLEYBALL (0-3-1)(F/S). Instruction and practice in volleyball activities emphasizing fundamental skills, rules, strategies, teaching progressions and learning cues. Five-week course. PREREQ: Restricted to K-12 Physical Education majors.
KINES 111 INSTRUCTIONAL BASKETBALL (0-3-1)(F/S). Instruction and practice in basketball activities emphasizing fundamental skills, rules, strategies, teaching progressions and learning cues. Five-week course. PREREQ: Restricted to K-12 Physical Education majors.
KINES 112 FITNESS FOUNDATIONS (0-3-1)(F/S). Instruction and practice in a variety of fitness activities, emphasizing cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility. Eight-week course. PREREQ: Restricted to Kinesiology majors.
KINES 113 INSTRUCTIONAL GOLF (0-3-1)(F/S). Instruction and practice in golf activities emphasizing concepts, fundamental skills, rules, etiquette, strategies, teaching progressions and learning cues. Five-week course. PREREQ: Restricted to K-12 Physical Education majors.
KINES 114 INSTRUCTIONAL OUTDOOR EDUCATION (0-3-1)(F/S). Instruction and practice in a variety of wilderness sports and outdoor recreation activities, emphasizing safety, fundamental skills, teaching progressions and learning cues. Five-week course. PREREQ: Restricted to K-12 Physical Education majors.
KINES 115 INSTRUCTIONAL RECREATIONAL GAMES (0-3-1)(F/S). Instruction and practice in flag football, softball, and ultimate Frisbee, emphasizing fundamental skills, rules, strategies, teaching progressions, and learning cues. Five-week course. PREREQ: Restricted to K-12 Physical Education majors.
KINES 116 INSTRUCTIONAL RHYTHMIC SKILLS/DANCE (0-3-1) (F/S). Instruction and practice in rhythmic skills and dance, emphasizing fundamental skills, teaching progressions and learning cues. Five-week course. PREREQ: Restricted to K-12 Physical Education majors.
KINES 117 INSTRUCTIONAL SOCCER (0-3-1)(F/S). Instruction and practice in soccer activities, emphasizing fundamental skills, rules, strategies, teaching progressions, and learning cues. Five-week course. PREREQ: Restricted to K-12 Physical Education majors.
KINES 121 TAPING AND WRAPPING TECHNIQUES IN ATHLETIC TRAINING (0-2-1)(F/S). Instructs students in a variety of wrapping and taping procedures used in the field of athletic training as forms of external support A prerequisite for admission to the Athletic Training Education Program. Special fee required.
KINES 122 PRACTICUM ATHLETIC TRAINING I (0-2-2)(F/S). Introduction to practical application of theories in athletic training including prevention, recognition, immediate care, treatment, organization and administration, and professional development and responsibility. (Pass/Fail).
KINES 140 PERSONAL HEALTH (3-0-3)(F/S)(DLS). Covers nutrition, diseases, health needs, services, drugs, family living, and personality structure and development. Enhances student adjustment toward effective functioning in a changing environment.
KINES 141 CPR FOR PROFESSIONAL RESCUER & FIRST AID (1-1-1)(F/S). Professional rescuer skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing, cardiac, and first aid emergencies. Instruction in automated external defibrillator (AED). Special fee required. (Pass/Fail).
KINES 142 FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR TRAINER COURSE (1-2-1)(S)(Odd years). Instruction in methods of teaching CPR and standard first aid. Special fee required.
KINES 143 WEIGHT MANAGEMENT (1-0-1)(F/S). A health-focused approach to weight management is presented. Behavioral changes in the areas of nutrition and exercise are identified. Students engage in a behavior change project. May be taken for Kinesiology or Health Studies credit, but not both. (Pass/Fail.)
KINES 144 STRESS MANAGEMENT (1-0-1)(F/S). Exercises to help students identify the various sources of stress in their lives, expand their repertoire of appropriate stress management techniques, and develop an action plan for the effective management of stress. May be taken for Kinesiology or Health Studies credit, but not both. (Pass/Fail.)
KINES 145 FAMILY SKILL BUILDING STRATEGIES (1-0-1)(F/S). Identify and practice positive parenting skills that help build protective factors to reduce the risk that children will develop addiction/substance abuse problems. May be taken for Kinesiology or Health Studies credit, but not both. (Pass/Fail.)
KINES 150 (HLTHST 150) RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE: HEALTH PROFESSIONS (1-0-1)(F,S). Required course for students residing in the University Housing Health Professions Residential College. Students learn about the campus and community resources, explore various health-related professions, are civically engaged, and participate in service projects. May be repeated for credit. PREREQ: PERM/INST.
KINES 180 INTRODUCTION TO COACHING (3-0-3)(F/S)(DLS). An exploration of the role of sport in society and the various facets of leadership in sport settings including philosophy, leadership styles, communication, group dynamics, teaching and instruction, and management.
KINES 201 FOUNDATIONS OF KINESIOLOGY (3-0-3)(F/S)(CID). An introduction to the profession, including the interaction of humanities, exercise physiology, biomechanics, psycho-social aspects, human growth and motor development as related to the field of kinesiology. Introduction to the conventions of communication within the discipline of kinesiology. PREREQ: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
KINES 220 INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC INJURIES (3-0-3)(F/S). A survey course introducing the principles of care and prevention of sport induced injury. Emphasis will be on identification and differentiation of minor and major trauma related to sports participation. A prerequisite for admission to the Athletic Training Education Program. PREREQ: BIOL 107 or BIOL 227.
KINES 221 ATHLETIC TRAINING CLINICAL INSTRUCTION A (0-2-1)(F). Instruction in clinical aspects of athletic training, including the practical application of basic athletic training principles with an emphasis on acute injury evaluation. PREREQ: Admission to the clinical instruction component of the Athletic Training Education Program.
KINES 222 ATHLETIC TRAINING CLINICAL INSTRUCTION B (0-2-1)(S). Introduction to selected clinical psychomotor skills as delineated by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. Includes instruction in rehabilitative exercise and techniques of reconditioning athletic injuries. PREREQ: Admission into the clinical instruction component of the Athletic Training Education Program.
KINES 240 FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTION (3-0-3)(F/S)(CID). Fundamental concepts, theories and direction of health promotion and prevention fields. Exploration of career opportunities and future trends in health promotion. PREREQ: ENGL 101 and 102.
KINES 250 (HLTHST 250) RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE: HEALTH PROFESSIONS (1-0-1)(F,S). Required course for students residing in the University Housing Health Professions Residential College. Students learn about the campus and community resources, explore various health-related professions, are civically engaged, and participate in service projects. May be repeated for credit. PREREQ: PERM/INST.
KINES 251 INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3-0-3)(F/S). Foundations in the history and philosophy of physical education and fundamentals in pedagogical strategies and theory. Basic tenets of sound teaching will be discussed and applied. PREREQ: Restricted to Kinesiology majors.
KINES 270 APPLIED ANATOMY (2-0-2)(F/S). Investigation of human osteology, myology, arthrology, and neurology as they relate to movement. Emphasis is on application of gross human anatomy to principles of simple and complex movement. PREREQ: BIOL 107 or BIOL 227. COREQ: KINES 271.
KINES 271 LABORATORY FOR APPLIED ANATOMY (0-2-1)(F/S). The laboratory to accompany KINES 270. Lab fee required. COREQ: KINES 270.
KINES 280 COACHING BASEBALL (2-0-2)(S)(Alternate years). Instruction in methods of coaching baseball with emphasis on fundamentals, strategy, conditioning, and practical application. PREREQ: Sophomore standing.
KINES 281 COACHING BASKETBALL (2-0-2)(F). Instruction in methods of coaching basketball with emphasis on fundamentals, strategy, conditioning, and practical application. PREREQ: Sophomore standing.
KINES 282 COACHING FOOTBALL (2-0-2)(S). Instruction in methods of coaching football with emphasis on fundamentals, strategy, conditioning, and practical application. PREREQ: Sophomore standing.
KINES 288 COACHING TRACK AND FIELD (2-0-2)(S)(Alternate years). Instruction in methods of coaching track and field with emphasis on fundamentals, conditioning, meet organization/ administration, and practical application. PREREQ: Sophomore standing.
KINES 289 COACHING VOLLEYBALL (2-0-2)(F). Instruction in methods of coaching volleyball with emphasis on fundamentals, strategy, conditioning, and practical application. PREREQ: Sophomore standing.
KINES 293 INTERNSHIP (1-3 credits)(F/S). Practicum field experience in physical education-related areas. Practical experience utilizing theory and practice of the assigned activity in various settings. Required in some options.
Upper Division
KINES 301 STATISTICS, MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION CONCEPTS (3-0-3) (F/S). Scientific reasoning approaches will be presented that enable students to make reliable and valid judgments based on empirical data. Topics include basic descriptive, correlational and inferential statistics, basic measurement theory of reliability, validity, and objectivity, with emphasis on these statistics and theories associated with the assessment of health and human performance. PREREQ: MATH 143.
KINES 305 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3-0-3)(F/S). Course is designed to acquaint physical educators with the unique needs of the disabled. Emphasis will be on planning activities, games, sports, and exercise programs that will contribute to the special student’s developmental health and wellness. PREREQ: Junior standing.
KINES 321 ATHLETIC TRAINING CLINICAL INSTRUCTION I (0-2-1)(F). Instruction in a variety of clinical psychomotor skills as delineated by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. Includes instruction in first-aid procedures, specialized taping and wrapping techniques, splinting, bracing, and ambulatory techniques. PREREQ: Admission into the clinical instruction component of the Athletic Training Education Program.
KINES 322 ATHLETIC TRAINING CLINICAL INSTRUCTION II (0-2-1)(S). Instruction in a variety of clinical psychomotor skills as delineated by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. Includes clinical instruction in regional assessment and documentation procedures for musculoskeletal injuries, neurologic injuries and diseases commonly incurred by athletes. PREREQ: KINES 321.
KINES 324 INJURY EVALUATION (4-0-4)(F). Instruction in theory and application of basic physical examination techniques of traumatic conditions and illnesses resulting from sports participation. PREREQ: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program.
KINES 326 MODALITIES IN ATHLETIC TRAINING (3-0-3)(F). Instruction in theory and application, through clinical observations, of various therapeutic modalities for care and treatment of athletic injuries, emphasizing cryotherapy, thermal therapy, manual therapy, and electrical modalities. PREREQ: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program.
KINES 330 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY (2-0-2)(F/S). Instruction in the physiological and biochemical changes accompanying exercise and training with emphasis on application of scientific principles to training program design. PREREQ: KINES 270/271. COREQ: KINES 331.
KINES 331 LABORATORY FOR EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY (0-2-1)(F/S). The laboratory to accompany KINES 330. COREQ: KINES 330.
KINES 335 STRATEGIES FOR EXERCISE LEADERSHIP (1-2-2)(F/S). Instruction and participation in the delivery of exercise lessons for groups and individuals including class management, organization, instructional ethodology, and evaluation. Preparation for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Training Exam. PREREQ: Junior standing.
KINES 340 COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION (3-0-3)(F)(Odd years). Introduction to community health including its foundations, the tools of community health such as epidemiology, community organization, disease control, and health promotion. Focuses on the populations, settings, and special issues of community health. PREREQ: KINES 240.
KINES 342 HEALTH PROMOTION METHODS (3-0-3)(S). Examines effective methods for assessing and planning health promotion programs. Topics include developing objectives, selecting interventions and presenting health programs. PREREQ: KINES 240.
KINES 351 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION METHODS (3-0-3)(F/S). Instruction in methods of teaching elementary school physical education emphasizing movement needs, analysis, and development of skills, and practical application. PREREQ: KINES 251 and Admission to Teacher Education or Professional Year. COREQ: KINES 352 and ED-CIFS 203.
KINES 352 FIELD EXPERIENCE FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION METHODS (0-4-1)(F/S). Sixty-hour teaching experience at an elementary school. Observation of teaching/learning process and demonstration of teaching competence in a classroom setting. (Pass/Fail). COREQ: KINES 351 and ED-CIFS 203.
KINES 355 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (3-0-3)(F/S). Planning, organization, and management techniques for teaching elementary school health and physical education. The health content focuses on issues, trends, practices, individual/ social health problems, and topic sequencing, while the physical education portion emphasizes movement needs, skill analysis/development, and activity progressions. PREREQ: Admission to teacher education.
KINES 360 PSYCHOLOGY OF COACHING (2-0-2)(F/S). An examination of different coaching styles and psychological aspects of the coaching profession. Students will learn how to communicate effectively, establish discipline, handle outside pressures, and enhance team cohesion. PREREQ: Junior standing.
KINES 363 EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY (3-0-3)(F/S). Issues related to the differentiation between physical activity and exercise, benefits and determinates of physical activity, and models for involvement in physical activity as well as theories of change. Focus on cognitive and social psychological perspectives. PREREQ: Junior standing.
KINES 365 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (3-0-3)(F/S). Overview of fundamental concepts, principles, and theories related to the psychology of human behavior in sport and exercise settings. Emphasis on understanding how competition, feedback and reinforcement, personality, motivation, anxiety, and sport injuries affect performance and psychological make-up of participants. PREREQ: Junior standing.
KINES 370 BIOMECHANICS (2-0-2)(F/S). Anatomical and mechanical considerations applied to human motion in sport and exercise. PREREQ: MATH 143, 144, or MATH 170. COREQ: KINES 371.
KINES 371 LABORATORY FOR BIOMECHANICS (0-2-1)(F/S). The laboratory to accompany KINES 370. COREQ: KINES 370.
KINES 375 HUMAN GROWTH AND MOTOR LEARNING (2-0-2)(F/S). Designed to provide the student with an understanding of human growth, movement development, motor learning, and control. Application to skilled behavior is emphasized. PREREQ: KINES 270/271. COREQ: KINES 376.
KINES 376 LABORATORY FOR HUMAN GROWTH AND MOTOR LEARNING (0-2-1)(F/S). The laboratory to accompany KINES 375. COREQ: KINES 375.
KINES 403 (ZOOL 403) HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY (2-2-3)(F,S). Use of human cadavers to study prosections of head and neck with emphasis on clinical relevance. Integument, osteology, myology, circulatory systems, lymphatics, oral and dental tissues, neuroanatomy, cranial nerves, general innervation, and salivary glands. May be taken for KiINES or ZOOL credit but not both. PREREQ: BIOL 191-192 or BIOL 227-228 or PERM/INST.
KINES 421 ATHLETIC TRAINING CLINICAL INSTRUCTION III (0-2-1)(F). Instruction in a variety of psychomotor skills as delineated by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. Instruction covers the indications, contraindications and clinical application of therapeutic modalities utilized by Athletic Trainers in the treatment of injuries to athletes. Basic rehabilitative protocols for commonly injured joints are also covered. PREREQ: KINES 322.
KINES 422 ATHLETIC TRAINING CLINICAL INSTRUCTION IV (0-2-1)(S). Instruction includes a review of all aspects of Athletic Training that have been covered in the Boise State-Athletic Training Education Program. This includes a review of the organization and administration of Athletic Training, as well as the education and counseling of athletes. There is also instruction in the techniques of prevention, evaluation, and treatment of common injuries/illnesses. This class provides an environment where the Athletic Training Student may practice and be scrutinized on the application of various clinical Athletic Training skills. PREREQ: KINES 421.
KINES 424 THEORY AND APPLICATION OF THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE (2-2-3)(S)(Even years). Introduction to the theory and application of physical exercise for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders in athletics. Topics will include passive, assistive, active, and resistive forms of exercise, as well as the current therapeutic modalities available. PREREQ: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program.
KINES 426 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF ATHLETIC TRAINING (3-0-3)(S)(Odd years). Instruction in the principles of organization and administration of Athletic Training services at the interscholastic, private, and professional levels. PREREQ: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program.
KINES 430 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND AGING (3-0-3)(F/S). Physiological aspects of aging and the influence of physical activity on the aging process, functional abilities, independence, and quality of life. PREREQ: Junior standing and KINES 330 or KINES 331 or PERM/INST.
KINES 432 CONDITIONING PROCEDURES (2-2-3)(F/S)(FF). Instruction in conditioning procedures with emphasis on program planning, objectives, exercise analysis, and prescription. PREREQ: KINES 330, KINES 331.
KINES 436 EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION (2-2-3)(F/S). Current procedures for clinical exercise testing including patient screening, pre-test procedures, basic electrocardiography, submaximal assessments, symptom limited graded exercise testing, test result interpretation and exercise prescription. PREREQ: KINES 330, 331.
KINES 438 QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT (3-0-3)(F/S). An integrated approach to qualitative analysis involving the systematic and critical observation of motor skill performance. This course utilizes basic video analysis and motion capture tools. PREREQ: KINES 375, KINES 376, KINES 370, and KINES 371.
KINES 440 HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAMMING (3-0-3)(F). Utilizes the principles of health education and promotion programming and development to plan, implement, and evaluate a community-focused health program. PREREQ: KINES 240, KINES 342.
KINES 440 HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAMMING (3-0-3)(F)(FF). Utilizes the principles of health education and promotion programming and development to plan, implement, and evaluate a community-focused health program. PREREQ: KINES 240, KINES 342 and upper-division standing in Kinesiology.
KINES 442 CONSUMER HEALTH (3-0-3)(F)(Even years). Instruction in factors involved in the selection and evaluation of health services and products, emphasizing quackery awareness, consumer protection laws and organizations, and health insurance considerations. PREREQ: Junior standing.
KINES 445 SECONDARY SCHOOL HEALTH METHODS AND ADMINISTRATION (3-0-3)(F/S). Issues, trends, and current administrative practices in public school health education. Emphasis placed on topics sequencing, individual and social health problems, and methods of teaching health-related topics. PREREQ: Junior standing.
KINES 451 SECONDARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION METHODS (3-0-3)(F/S). Instruction and practice in developing effective styles, techniques, and reflective skills in class management, organization, methodology, observation, evaluation for teaching Physical Education at the secondary (6-12) level. PREREQ: KINES 251, and Admission to Teacher Education or the Professional Year. COREQ: KINES 452 and ED-LTCY 444.
KINES 452 FIELD EXPERIENCE FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION METHODS (0-4-1)(F/S). Sixty-hour teaching experience at a secondary school. Observation of teaching/learning process and demonstration of teaching competence in a classroom setting. (Pass/Fail). COREQ: KINES 451 and ED-LTCY 444.
KINES 455 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION (2-0-2)(F/S). Instruction in organization and administration of physical education and athletic programs. Emphasis on the role of physical education and athletics in the total education program. Required of all physical education teaching majors. PREREQ: Junior standing.
KINES 458 CURRICULUM DESGIN IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3-0-3)(F/S).The planning of a school physical education program including the activity selection, sequencing unit development, program model, and evaluation. PRE/COREQ: KINES 351 or KINES 451.
KINES 460 PROFESSIONAL YEAR ELEMENTARY TEACHING EXPERIENCE (0-20-8)(F,S). Supervised student teaching in an elementary school. Students are placed with a master physical education teacher for one half-semester (full-time) under the supervision of university faculty. Attendance at seminars is required. (Pass/Fail.) PREREQ: Admission to Professional Year. COREQ: KINES 461
KINES 461 PROFESSIONAL YEAR SECONDARY TEACHING EXPERIENCE (0-20-8)(F,S). Supervised student teaching in either a junior or senior high school. Students are placed with a master physical education teacher for one half-semester (full-time) under the supervision of university faculty. Attendance at seminars is required. (Pass/Fail.) PREREQ: Admission to Professional Year. COREQ: KINES 460.
KINES 482 RESEARCH METHODS IN HEALTH (3-0-3)(F/S)(CID). Design of experiments, methods of analysis, interpretation of results, and use of research to support evidence-based practice. PREREQ: MATH 254 or PSYC 295 or SOC 310 or KINES 301 or PERM/INST.
KINES 493 INTERNSHIP IN KINESIOLOGY (1-6 credits)(F/S). Practical field experience in emphasis areas of Kinesiology. Opportunity to apply knowledge and theory learned in classroom to the practical setting. Required in some areas of emphasis. Areas of emphasis may maintain policies applicable to this internship. PREREQ: Junior standing, 2.5 GPA and PERM/INST.