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KIN 371 - Introduction to Research Methods in Kinesiology

Research methods as they apply to Kinesiology, study design, statistics, elements of scientific process, scientific writing.

Average Grade - 3.217
Median Grade - 3.5
115 total students

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KIN 400 - Principles of Coaching I

Basic principles of anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology for coaching competitive sports. Applications to athletes of different ages and abilities.

Average Grade - 3.250
Median Grade - 3.5
325 total students

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KIN 401 - Principles of Coaching II

Sociological, administrative, philosophical, legal, ethical, and chemical health issues related to coaching competitive sports. Applications to athletes of different ages and abilities.

Average Grade - 3.305
Median Grade - 3.5
315 total students

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KIN 490 - Independent Study

Supervised individual or group study in various fields of emphasis in kinesiology.

Average Grade - 4.000
Median Grade - 4.0
47 total students

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KIN 494 - Fieldwork

Supervised practice in teaching physical education activities, coaching sports, administering sports programs, or conducting research or service activities in kinesiology.

Average Grade - 3.970
Median Grade - 4.0
137 total students

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KIN 815 - Essentials of Strength and Conditioning

A study of the applications of anatomical, physiological, neuromuscular, and biomechanical to the design of strength and conditioning programs to enhance human performance in sport and fitness.

Average Grade - 3.923
Median Grade - 4.0
13 total students

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KIN 829 - Safety and Injury Control

Health and safety of participants. Prevention, care, and management of injuries.

Average Grade - 3.682
Median Grade - 4.0
88 total students

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KIN 846 - Sociocultural Issues for Sport Practitioners

Intersections between broader social issues and sport. Institutional structures, social interactions, and cultural norms/values of sport. Social context and the interplay between sport and social issues. Critical examination of sport and professional practice.

Average Grade - 3.591
Median Grade - 3.5
11 total students

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KIN 849 - Theory and Practice of Modern Sport Leadership

Theories of management and organizational behavior in a sport context. Practical strategies and methods for management, development, and advancement of sport professionals, athletes, and stakeholders.

Average Grade - 3.542
Median Grade - 3.5
49 total students

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KIN 850 - Special Topics in Sport Coaching and Leadership

Issues in sport coaching and leadership.

Average Grade - 3.380
Median Grade - 3.5
46 total students

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KIN 851 - The Sport Enterprise

Fundamental business aspects of the sport industry. Principles of marketing, communications, economics, budgeting and finance applied to sport. Principles and methods of revenue generation, management of expenditures through controlling and budgeting. Economic perspectives and theory in relation to sport entities and facilities.

Average Grade - 3.271
Median Grade - 3.5
24 total students

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KIN 852 - Ethics for the Sport Practitioner

Ethical decision-making processes. Moral obligations of sport practitioners, including coaches, performance training specialists, leaders, and administrators.

Average Grade - 3.658
Median Grade - 3.5
38 total students

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KIN 853 - Athletic Administration and Governance

Governance structures and organization processes of professional, collegiate, scholastic, and amateur sport. Managerial and administrative governance activities. Structure and function of sport organizations. Policy issues and ethical questions.

Average Grade - 3.575
Median Grade - 3.5
53 total students

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KIN 854 - Legal Aspects of Sport

General legal concepts, federal and state legislation, legal liabilities, duty of care for sport coaches and administrators. Legal issues in amateur sport, safety of sport participants and spectators, injury prevention and management.

Average Grade - 3.803
Median Grade - 4.0
171 total students

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KIN 855 - Psychosocial Bases of Coaching Athletes

Foundations of psychology relevant to the sport context; Athlete motivation and motivational climates; Leadership behaviors; Effective interpersonal communication skills; Cognitive-behavioral approaches to reinforcement; Group Dynamics; Coach mental health and burnout.

Average Grade - 3.241
Median Grade - 3.5
231 total students

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KIN 856 - Physical Bases of Coaching Athletes

Principles of anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology for coaching amateur athletes in various sports. Relationships between the biological bases of coaching and physical conditioning, and performance enhancement.

Average Grade - 3.562
Median Grade - 4.0
112 total students

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KIN 857 - Promoting Positive Youth Development Through Sport

Educational athletic programs for youth. Positive youth development through sports. Coaching and mentoring.

Average Grade - 3.404
Median Grade - 3.5
141 total students

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KIN 858 - Collegiate Athlete Development

Historical and contemporary context and policy for the college athlete; address the skills of advising college athletes holistically on aspects of personal, academic, and career development, as well as issues in the evolving college sports landscape.

Average Grade - 3.962
Median Grade - 4.0
14 total students

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KIN 865 - Stages of Athlete Development

Developmental analyses of stages of athletes. Early childhood through early adulthood. Motor skill, biological maturation, and physical growth issues.

Average Grade - 3.130
Median Grade - 3.0
78 total students

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KIN 868 - Skill Development in Athletes

Motor learning principles applied to sport coaching. Constraints-led approaches to coaching. Individual, environmental, and task constraints. Methods of skill instruction.

Average Grade - 3.320
Median Grade - 3.5
162 total students

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KIN 871 - Research Methods in Kinesiology

Experimental, longitudinal, survey, and qualitative research methods in kinesiology. Writing research proposals and reports. Research ethics.

Average Grade - 3.562
Median Grade - 3.5
16 total students

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KIN 872 - Orientation to the Sport Professions

Assess and develop professional competencies and leadership capacity; explore history, context, and roles of the sport professions; reflect and plan for professional advancement; scientific literacy and critical thinking; ethics and safety training.

Average Grade - 3.228
Median Grade - 3.5
83 total students

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KIN 880 - Practicum in Sport Coaching

Supervised practical experiences in specific sport or leadership programs. Video review and peer review of field experiences. Structured reflection on implementation and effectiveness. Planning and evaluation. Action plans.

Average Grade - 3.455
Median Grade - 3.5
11 total students

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KIN 896 - Capstone in the Applied Sport Sciences

Integrative capstone in the applied sport sciences, with specific focus on sport coaching, sport management, or strength and conditioning.

11 total students

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