The
Department of Kinesiology administers a professionally oriented program
of studies designed to prepare students for a career in teaching, athletic
training, exercise science, and fitness management.
Faculty
Charles Goehl, Chair, Heather Hall, Michael Savage
Major
in Physical Education
A major in the field of physical education provides a broad and sound
educational foundation for a teaching career in the public schools. The
requirements for a major in physical education are:
BIO
104 Human Biology
KIN 202 Lifetime Sports
KIN 203 Team Sports
KIN 204 Emergency Procedures
KIN 220 Physiology of the Human Body (prerequisite: BIO 104)
KIN 225 Introduction to Physical Education Pedagogy
KIN 235 Curriculum Design in Physical Education
KIN 280 Rhythm and Dance
KIN 345 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education
KIN 360 Health Education
KIN 385 Coaching Theory
KIN 410 Kinesiology (prerequisite: BIO 104)
KIN 412 Physical Education for Special Populations
KIN 414 Exercise Physiology (prerequisite: KIN 220)
Physical
Education Teacher Certification
Students seeking to obtain a teaching certificate should be in contact
with the Department of Education as well as the Department of Kinesiology.
To be admitted to the teacher education program, a student must establish
and maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade-point average and a 2.75 grade-point
average in the physical education major. The quality of all major courses
must be C or better. Please see the Department of Education for additional
criteria. In addition to the courses in the
major, the following courses are required for teacher certification.
For
Certification K-12
EDU 110 Introduction to Teacher Education (Quarter course)
EDU 204 American Education
EDU 210 Principles and Procedures in Elementary and Middle School Education
EDU 311/PSY 311 Educational Psychology
EDU 457 Student Teaching in Special Fields
PSY 210 General Psychology
POL 201 American Federal Government
or
POL 202 American State and Local Government
or
POL 300 Metropolitan Government and Politics
HIS 301 American History Before 1865
or
HIS 302 The United States from 1865 to the Present
KIN 370 Instructional Techniques in Elementary School Physical Education
Pedagogy (prerequisite: KIN 225)
KIN 440 Instructional Techniques in Secondary Physical Education Pedagogy
(prerequisite: KIN 370)
One course in speech
Two courses in written communication
One course in mathematics
One course in Third World culture
One course in physical science
For
Certification 6-12
EDU 110 Introduction to Teacher Education (Quarter course)
EDU 204 American Education
EDU 311/PSY 311 Educational Psychology
EDU 321 Content Area Reading in Secondary and Middle Schools
EDU 360 Principles and Procedures of the Middle School
EDU 455 Student Teaching in Secondary and Middle Schools
PSY 210 General Psychology
POL 201 American Federal Government
or
POL 202 American State and Local Government
or
POL 300 Metropolitan Government and Politics
HIS 301 American History Before 1865
or
HIS 302 The United States from 1865 to the Present
KIN 370 Instructional Techniques in Elementary School Physical Education
Pedagogy (prerequisite: KIN 225)
KIN 440 Instructional Techniques in Secondary Physical Education Pedagogy
(prerequisite: KIN 370)
One course in speech
Two courses in written communication
One course in mathematics
One course in Third World culture
One additional course in physical science
Minor
in Health Education
Students who have a 6-12 school certification with the Illinois State
Board of Education may obtain an endorsement in health education by completing
the health education minor. The requirements for a minor in health education
are:
KIN 200 Lifestyle for Health and Wellness
KIN 204 Emergency Procedures
KIN 206 Nutrition
KIN 230 School Health
KIN 240 Community Health
KIN 250 Substance Use and Abuse in Society
KIN 260 Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Health Education
KIN 360 Health Education
KIN 346 Human Sexuality
Major
in Exercise Science
This major has been designed to meet the basic standards established by
NASPE (The National Association of Sport and Physical Education) for the
professional preparation of exercise science students. Meeting these standards
will provide the undergraduate student with entry-level skills and knowledge
to function completely in a wide range of fitness employment opportunities.
The College's exercise science program will provide a foundation for employment
in corporate or hospital settings, health and wellness intervention programs,
and other health-related careers. Many exercise science graduates pursue
graduate study in exercise physiology, medicine, nutrition, occupational
therapy, physical therapy, and health promotion. The requirements for
a major in exercise science are:
BIO
107 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 108 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BUS 230 Principles of Marketing
KIN 204 Emergency Procedures
KIN 206 Nutrition
KIN 210 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries I (prerequisite: BIO
107, 108)
KIN 211 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries II (prerequisite: KIN
210)
KIN 220 Physiology of the Human Body (prerequisite: BIO 107, 108)
KIN 250 Substance Use and Abuse in Society
KIN 360 Health Education
KIN 410 Kinesiology (prerequisite: BIO 107, 108)
KIN 414 Exercise Physiology (prerequisite: KIN 220)
KIN 420 Biomechanics of Exercise, Activity, and Injury (prerequisite:
KIN 410)
KIN 425 Internship* (one required, two recommended)
KIN 460 Exercise Test Technology (prerequisite: KIN 414)
KIN 465 Exercise Prescription (prerequisite: KIN 460)
*A required oral comprehensive evaluation will be administered by the
department during the senior year.
Recommended
Elective Courses
COM 114 Interpersonal Communication
PSY 319 Adult Development and Aging
PSY 355 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
or
MTH 346 Statistics for Scientists
Recommended
General Education Courses
PSY 210 General Psychology (Human Behavior)
CHM 211 Chemical Principles I (The Natural World)
or
PHY 121 General Physics I (The Natural World)
CHM 212 Chemical Principles II (Inquiry and Issues in Science and Technology)
or
PHY 122 General Physics II (Inquiry and Issues in Science and Technology)
PHL 316 Ethical Aspects of Health Care (The Search for Human Values)
or
THL 332 Theology, Ethics, and Health Care (Judeo-Christian Heritage and
Religious Faith)
Major
in Fitness Management
A major course of studies designed to prepare students for the many career
opportunities available in the fitness industry. This major combines specific
courses from the Department of Kinesiology with courses in biology and
business to meet the objective of developing professional competencies
needed to administer and manage corporate fitness programs, health clubs,
personal training facilities, equipment retail outlets, and agency programs
concerned with health and fitness. The requirements for a major in fitness
management are:
BIO
104 Human Biology
BUS 230 Principles of Marketing
BUS 250 Management Theory and Practice
BUS 263 Accounting and Financial Management for Non-Business Majors
BUS 331 Sales (prerequisite: BUS 230)
BUS 354 Human Resource Management (prerequisite: BUS 250)
KIN 204 Emergency Procedures
KIN 206 Nutrition
KIN 220 Physiology of the Human Body (prerequisite: BIO 104)
KIN 360 Health Education
KIN 410 Kinesiology (prerequisite: BIO 104)
KIN 414 Exercise Physiology (prerequisite: KIN 220)
KIN 420 Biomechanics of Exercise, Activity, and Injury (prerequisite:
KIN 410)
KIN 425 Internship
Recommended
elective courses:
BUS 332 Retailing Management (prerequisite: BUS 230)
BUS 457 Compensation Management (prerequisites: BUS 250 and 354)
COM 114 Interpersonal Communication
ENG 303 Writing in Professional Fields
PHL 310 Ethics and Business
PSY 319 Adult Development and Aging
PSY 355 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences (prerequisite: PSY 210)
Major
in Athletic Training
Because this program will be discontinued after 2003, this major is available
only to transfer students who will graduate by 2003. The major will prepare
students for a career in the area of health care for athletes of all age
levels. Students must apply to the program. The programÕs objective
is to prepare the student for the postgraduation certification examination
of the National Athletic Training Association. In order to sit for the
exam, a student must achieve a goal of 1500 hours of clinical experience,
a standard set by the National Athletic Training Association. At least
25 percent of these hours must be with a contact sport, preferably football.
The
following courses are required for the major in athletic training:
BIO 107 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 108 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
KIN 204 Emergency Procedures
KIN 206 Nutrition
KIN 210 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries I (prerequisite: BIO
107, 108)
KIN 211 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries II (prerequisite: KIN
210)
KIN 220 Physiology of the Human Body (prerequisite: BIO 107, 108)
KIN 310 Evaluation of Athletic Injuries (prerequisite: KIN 211)
KIN 311 Rehabilitation and Modalities of Athletic Training (prerequisite:
KIN 310)
KIN 360 Health Education
KIN 410 Kinesiology (prerequisite: BIO 107, 108)
KIN 414 Exercise Physiology (prerequisite: KIN 220)
KIN 420 Biomechanics of Exercise, Activity, and Injury (prerequisite:
KIN 410)
KIN 455 Senior Seminar in Athletic Training (prerequisite: KIN 311)
PSY 210 General Psychology
PSY 318 Adolescent Development (prerequisite: PSY 210)
January
Term
The Department of Kinesiology offers full- and half-course options to
students for January Term study.
Course
Offerings
One unit of course credit equals four semester hours.
KIN
200 Lifestyle for Health and Wellness
Half course. A focus on attitudes and behaviors that enhance quality of
life. Emphasis is placed on self-analysis and personal responsibility
in selecting a holistic approach to health and wellness. There may be
an exercise component to this class. Fall Term, January Term, Spring Term,
Summer Term.
KIN
202 Lifetime Sports A course designed to provide an understanding
of basic concepts and strategies, develop skill acquisition, and foster
an appreciation of benefits derived from the participation in lifetime
sports. Fall Term.
KIN
203 Team Sports A course designed to provide an understanding of
basic concepts and strategies, develop skill acquisition, and foster an
appreciation of benefits derived from participation in team sports. Spring
Term.
KIN
204 Emergency Procedures Half course. Development of procedures
in the management of medical emergency situations. The content and activities
of the course will prepare participants to recognize emergencies and make
appropriate decisions regarding care. Instruction, practice, and certification
in adult, child, and infant cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and standard
first aid. Fall Term, January Term, Spring Term.
KIN
206 Nutrition Introduction to the basic concepts of nutrition,
nutrients, and their functions and interrelationships. Food habits, faddism,
and food misinformation will be addressed. Emphasis on the correlation
between good nutrition and optimum well-being throughout the life cycle.
Fall Term, Spring Term.
KIN
210 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries I A consideration
of the physical well-being of the athlete, including appropriate and healthful
body conditioning, recognition of the conditions predisposing one to injury
and illness, first aid care, and examination/basic treatment of injuries
to the lower extremities. Prerequisite: BIO 107 and 108. Fall Term.
KIN
211 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries II An in-depth examination
of the responsibilities of an athletic trainer. This will include an introduction
to exercise rehabilitation and modalities and the examination/treatment
of upper extremities and internal organs. Prerequisite: KIN 210 Spring
Term.
KIN
220 Physiology of the Human Body A course providing an overview
of physiological structures and functions of the human body and their
relationship to the maintenance of systemic balance. This course will
examine how the organism as a whole accomplishes tasks essential for life
from cell to tissue, tissue to organ, and organ to system. Prerequisite:
physical education majors and fitness management majors, BIO 104; athletic
training majors, and exercise science majors, BIO 107 and 108. Fall Term.
KIN
225 Introduction to Physical Education Pedagogy Serves as the initial
experience in the pedagogy sequence for physical education majors electing
to pursue teacher certification. It is designed to introduce preservice
teachers to the generic teaching and classroom management skills necessary
for effective teaching in physical education and to allow practice in
improving those skills. Teacher reflection and initial teaching portfolio
development and construction will also serve as major course foci. Fall
Term.
KIN
230 School Health Half course. A study of comprehensive school
health models. School health instruction, school health services, and
maintenance of a healthy school environment will be analyzed. Students
will use problem-solving skills to address current health issues pertaining
to school-age children. Fall Term.
KIN
235 Curriculum Design in Physical Education Considers the role
of the curriculum designer, curriculum issues, philosophical orientations,
and curriculum models used in physical education programs at both the
elementary and secondary levels. Provides students with the opportunity
to design and write a physical education curriculum. Program development
and evaluation, the management of physical education programs, and legal
implications in physical education and athletics are additional topics
of study. Prerequisite: KIN 225. Spring Term.
KIN
240 Community Health Half course. An analysis of the factors in
the physical, biological, and social environment that affect the health
of the population of a geographically defined area. Fall Term.
KIN
250 Substance Use and Abuse in Society Half course. This course
is designed to address drug use and abuse from a psychological, pharmacological,
historical, and legal perspective while examining the effects of drugs
on health and social functioning. Spring Term.
KIN
260 Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Health Education Half
course. Considers the role of the curriculum designer, curriculum issues,
philosophical orientations, and curriculum models used in health education
programs within the public school system. Provides students with the competencies
necessary to design, implement, and evaluate a health education curriculum.
Spring Term.
KIN
280 Rhythm and Dance
Introduction to Laban's
educational dance framework. Emphasis on creative, folk, square, and social
dances, and rhythmic activities. Instructional strategies and principles
of teaching rhythm and dance to all ages. January Term.
KIN
310 Evaluation of Athletic Injuries A study of evaluation techniques
for musculoskeletal and internal organ conditions as they relate to athletic
injuries. Format will include detailed discussions of the recognition
of common sport injuries, neurological evaluation, and proper documentation
of the evaluations. Prerequisite: KIN 211. Fall Term.
KIN
311 Rehabilitation and Modalities of Athletic Training An advanced
study of the various techniques used to evaluate athletic injuries, the
appropriate treatment protocol, and the available rehabilitation modalities.
Prerequisite: KIN 310. Spring Term.
KIN
345 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education Provides an
understanding of the principles of measurement and evaluation as applied
to instruction, assessment, and program evaluation in physical education.
Major topics of focus include: test construction, test administration,
scoring, and interpretation of a variety of motor and cognitive assessment
instruments. Statistical principles needed for the interpretation of motor
and cognitive assessment instruments are also reviewed. Fall Term.
KIN
346 Human Sexuality This course presents the biology, psychology,
and culture of human sexuality. The course begins with a discussion of
the history of attitudes towards sexuality from antiquity to modern times.
The anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system is covered as well
as the processes of conception and birth. Topics that deal with the influence
of culture on human sexuality are included as well as discussion on the
contemporary controversial topics of AIDS, rape, and abortion.
KIN
360 Health Education Basic foundation of knowledge concerning vital
health issues. Focuses on the potential for prevention, and instills a
sense of competence and personal power in students to monitor, understand,
and affect their own health behaviors. Fall Term.
KIN
370 Instructional Techniques in Elementary School Physical Education Pedagogy
A skill, theme, and movement concepts approach to elementary school physical
education. Develops skills, knowledge, and instructional planning for
teaching fundamental motor skills to children in grades K-6. Developmentally
appropriate instructional strategies for the elementary school level are
emphasized within the contexts of games, dance, gymnastics, and fitness
activities. A supervised teaching practicum lab experience is a major
component. Prerequisite: physical education major and KIN 225. Spring
Term.
KIN
385 Coaching Theory This course will give students a firm foundation
in the practical application of the three sport sciences: sport psychology,
sport pedagogy, and sport physiology. Students will be shown the importance
of a coaching philosophy and successful techniques of sport management.
Spring Term.
KIN
410 Kinesiology A study of the relationship between the skeletal
system, muscular system, and joint actions. Prerequisite: physical education
majors and fitness management majors, BIO 104; athletic training majors
and exercise science majors, BIO 107 and 108. Fall Term.
KIN
412 Physical Education for Special Populations Provides a comprehensive,
practical approach for the physical education specialist. Disabilities
that limit children and adults from full participation in physical activity
programs will be examined. Insight into the spectrum of instructional
strategies in adapted physical education. Spring Term.
KIN
414 Exercise Physiology A lecture-laboratory study of the physiological
principles of the various body systems from a period of rest through maximum
exercise. Prerequisite: KIN 220. Spring Term.
KIN
420 Biomechanics of Exercise, Activity, and Injury This course
is an overview of the positional and movement analysis of the body and
its link segments in exercise and sport. "Positional analysis"
is the key component, because it will help the student understand the
efficiency of static and dynamic motion in each joint segment and why
overuse and repetitive abuse in the wrong plane of activity will lead
to injury. Additional emphasis is also placed on proper exercise and motion
procedures, rehabilitation, and the major biomechanical movement problems
that are prevalent. Prerequisite: KIN 410. Spring Term.
KIN
425 Internship
Designed to provide students with controlled, on-the-job experience with
participating businesses, agencies, clinics, or institutions. May be taken
during the regular term with 15 to 20 hours weekly, or during the Summer
Term with 30 to 40 hours per week. Applications should be made early in
the term preceding registration and will be reviewed on the basis of academic
grade-point average, faculty recommendations, professional progress, and
demonstrated interest. Grading option P/NP. Fall Term, Spring Term, Summer
Term.
KIN
440 Instructional Techniques in Secondary Physical Education Pedagogy
Provides instructional strategies, classroom management, organization,
lesson and unit plan development, and the incorporation of educational
technology for teaching physical education at the secondary level. A supervised
teaching practicum lab experience and preparation for student teaching
are major components. Prerequisite: KIN 370. Fall Term.
KIN
450 Independent Study Quarter, half, or full course. Intensive
study and research in a specific area of physical education. Open to juniors
and seniors who have an adequate academic background to pursue studies
in this area. Approval of the department chair is required for registration.
Fall Term, Spring Term, Summer Term.
KIN
455 Senior Seminar in Athletic Training An overview of the seven
domains of athletic training and the application of each in mock situations.
Students will be asked to respond to hypothetical situations in which
they will need to demonstrate effective problem-solving skills. Prerequisite:
KIN 311. Spring Term.
KIN
460 Exercise Test Technology The primary focus of this course is
to present the theoretical basis and applied knowledge required for graded
exercise testing of normal and high-risk populations with an emphasis
on cardiac patients. Electrocardiograph techniques, electrocardiograph
interpretation, pharmacological considerations, and emergency procedures
will be included. Prerequisite: KIN 414.
KIN
465 Exercise Prescription The primary focus of this course is to
present the theoretical basis and applied knowledge required for the development
of an individualized exercise prescription program for normal and high-risk
populations with an emphasis on cardiac patients. Prerequisite: KIN 460.
Physical
Education Graduation Requirement
Students who began their academic program prior to the Fall Term of academic
year 1995-96 must successfully complete the physical education graduation
requirement. There are two options for students who need to meet the graduation
requirement for physical education. A maximum of one course credit earned
through activity courses may be submitted for graduation from the College.
Option
1
KIN 180 Health Awareness (Quarter course)
PED 101 Beginning Swimming (Quarter course)
or
PED 100 Swimming Proficiency Test
Course from activity course offerings
Option
2
KIN 200 Lifestyle for Health and Wellness (Half course)
PED 101 Beginning Swimming (Quarter course)
or
PED 100 Swimming Proficiency Test
Activity
Course Offerings
Activity courses offered by the Office of Athletics are designed to help
students develop competency in a variety of leisure-time and fitness activities.
PED
100 Swimming Proficiency Test
Swim 60 yards, any speed or any stroke, followed by floating or treading
water or any combination of both for a total of 10 minutes, inclusive
of swim. You may present certificate of swimming achievement.
PED
101 Beginning Swimming Quarter course. For non-swimmers or swimmers
with limited skills. Emphasis on adjustment skills, basic techniques of
safety, basic strokes, and introduction to basic diving.
PED
119 Racquetball Quarter course. Introduction to the basic skills,
rules, and strategies of the game of racquetball and the application in
competitive situations of singles, doubles, and cut-throat.
PED
120 Self Defense, Karate Quarter course. A combination of the elements
of judo, karate, aikido, and classical ju-jitsu. The course will be taught
from a perspective of everyday situations. Principles and techniques are
easy to learn and remember.
PED
121 Step Aerobics
Quarter course. A class designed to accommodate the beginning and intermediate
student in step aerobics. Students will gain an understanding of the principles
of cardiovascular conditioning to include overload, progression, specificity,
frequency, intensity, and duration.
PED
122 Cardio Dance Quarter course. Get a great aerobic workout while
learning the newest dance steps. Due to the nature of the dance steps
used, the aerobics will be intermediate to high impact.
PED
123 Jazz Dance Quarter course. For all levels of dancers who want
to build jazz dance technique. The class will provide a jazz warm-up,
across the floor exercises, and center combinations to both lyrical and
pop music.
PED
130 Basketball Quarter course. Development of the beginning, intermediate,
and advanced skills and strategies of the game of basketball.
PED
132 Volleyball Quarter course. This class will provide the beginning
and advanced player with knowledge, basic skills, rules, and strategies
necessary for the game. Fundamentals will be emphasized with application
in competitive situations.
PED
136 Tennis Quarter course. Introduction to the basic and intermediate
strokes, rules, and strategies of the game. Fundamentals will be emphasized
with application in competitive situations of both singles and doubles
play.
PED
137 Golf Quarter course. A class designed to provide both the beginning
and intermediate golfer with knowledge of rules, equipment, course management,
and strategy as well as development of the basic strokes of the game.
PED
156 Weight Training Quarter course. Basic knowledge and concepts
of the use of resistive exercises to increase muscular strength and endurance.
Participation in individual weight programs.
PED
157 Fencing Quarter course. A class designed to provide the fundamentals
of fencing, bouting, directing, and judging a bout.
