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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 - 3.961
Median Grade - 4.0
105 total students

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KIN 815 - Essentials of Strength and Conditioning

Methods and techniques associated with design of strength and conditioning programs to enhance 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 in Sport Coaching, Leadership, and Administration

Ethical decision-making processes. Moral obligations of sport coaches, 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 - 3.500
Median Grade - 3.5
38 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

Athlete motivation, motivational climates, and the social psychology of coaching and leadership. Communication skills and leadership behaviors. Athlete mental health. Mental skills that enhance an athlete’s performance.

Average Grade - 3.210
Median Grade - 3.0
213 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 - Student-Athlete Development

Historical and contemporary issues faced by student-athletes, competencies required for student-athlete eligibility, student-athlete retention data metrics, and reflective thought and programming for student-athletes.

Average Grade - 3.962
Median Grade - 4.0
14 total students

Latest grades from Spring 2021

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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 - The Science of Sport Coaching, Leadership, and Administration

Science of sport coaching, leadership, and administration. Professional and reflective learning strategies. Coaching and leadership philosophy. Scientific literacy, evidence-based practices, research translation, and applied inquiry. Research ethics training.

Average Grade - 3.148
Median Grade - 3.0
63 total students

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KIN 880 - Sport and Leadership Practicum

Supervised practical experiences in specific sport or leadership programs.

Average Grade - 3.455
Median Grade - 3.5
11 total students

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KIN 896 - Integrative Capstone in Sport Coaching, Leadership and Administration

Integrative capstone in coaching science, best practices, leadership, and management in sport.

11 total students

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