Kinesiology (EDKN)

EDKN 5301  Sports Coaching & Officiating  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

Coaching and coaching strategies, officiating and conducting of sports and athletic programs.

Prerequisites: coaching and officiating experience or 4 semester hours of undergraduate coaching and officiating techniques; program majors must have 12 advanced hours in the field.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Kinesiology.Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDKN 5303  Teach College Phys Educ  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

The basic instructional and co-curricular program of physical education for colleges and universities.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDKN 5305  Graduate Research Project  
Credits: 3 (0-0-3)
  

A graduate research project must be completed and submitted to the Graduate Office for a grade to be assigned, otherwise IP notations are recorded. This course is specifically designed for Plan II and Plan III students.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Repeat Status: Course may be repeated 2 time(s).

EDKN 5306  Thesis  
Credits: 3 (0-0-3)
  

This course is for Plan I students. The course requires 6 hours of grades, the first 3 hours consisting of completion of a thesis proposal and the last 3 hours consisting of completion of the thesis.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval and completion of the thesis proposal is a prerequisite for enrollment in the last 3 hours of thesis

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Repeat Status: Course may be repeated 3 time(s).

EDKN 5308  Administration of Athletics  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

The problems, basic procedures and current practices involved in the administration of interscholastic, intercollegiate and professional athletics.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDKN 5309  Org and Adm of Kinesiology Prg  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

Principles, practices and applied procedures in the organization, administration, and supervision of school physical education programs.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDKN 5312  Physiology of Exercise  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

Investigates the effects of physical exercise on the function of the human body and physiological responses to exercise that are dependent on its intensity, duration and frequency and the physiological status of the individual and environmental circumstances.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDKN 5315  Current Issues and Trends  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

Examines contemporary problems in kinesiology.

Prerequisites: program majors must have 12 advanced hours in the field.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Kinesiology.Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDKN 5316  Hist/Phil Sport/Human Prfrmnc  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

Examines the historical and philosophical perspectives of kinesiology.

Prerequisites: program majors must have 12 advanced hours of kinesiology.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Kinesiology.Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDKN 5317  Research in Kinesiology  
Credits: 3 (0-0-3)
  

Introduction to research in kinesiology. EDKN 5338 may be co-requisite.

Prerequisites: program majors must have 12 advanced hours of kinesiology or EDKN 5338.

Restrictions: * May be taken concurrently.Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Kinesiology.Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Repeat Status: Course may be repeated 3 time(s).

EDKN 5333  Seminar in Selected Topics  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

Special problems in kinesiology, recreation or athletics are identified and researched. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Contact Program Coordinator for specific topics offered.

Prerequisites: program majors must have 12 advanced hours in the field.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Kinesiology.Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Repeat Status: Course may be repeated 3 time(s).

EDKN 5334  Fitness/Nutrition/Weight Mgmt  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

Focuses on the various components of weight management and strategies for a healthier lifestyle. Topics include an examination of nutrition fundamentals, the impact of physical activity on weight management, and analysis of various weight loss programs. The physiological, sociological, and psychological aspects of weight management will be addressed.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDKN 5335  Perf in Environmental Extremes  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

Explores the effects of exercise on specific physiological systems under various conditions such as thermal, pressure, microgravity, pollution, and deprived sleep states.

Prerequisites: EDKN 5312.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDKN 5336  Youth Fitness & Performance  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

The scientific principles of exercise training and strength/power with emphasis on applications for improving health and performance in young population including youth and adolescent.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDKN 5337  Aging and Physical Activity  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

This course is concerned with the process of aging as it affects physical activity. This course is designed to familiarize the students with the effects of aging on the different physiological, sociological, and psychological functions in humans.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDKN 5338  Statistical Analy of Res Data  
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
  

The statistical analysis and interpretation of research data in health, kinesiology, and recreation. Concentration is on the concepts underlying the various statistical tests.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.