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Kinesiology Courses

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Kinesiology Courses Available at Penn State Altoona

KINES 100: The Cultural and Behavioral Foundations of Kinesiology (3 credits)

Philosophical, ethical, historical, cultural, psychological, and behavioral foundations of human movement, health, wellness, and exercise.

KINES 101: The Biophysical Foundations of Kinesiology (3 credits)

Biomechanical, physiological, and neurobiological foundations of human movement and exercise, including applications to clinical conditions, rehabilitation, and fitness are presented.

KINES 126: The Health Program for the Elementary School Child (1.5 credits)

Introduction to the Coordinated School Health Program. Overview of contemporary school-based health education theory, content, methods, and practice. Prerequisite: EDPSY 014

KINES 127: The Physical Education Program for the Elementary School Child (1.5 credits)

Theoretical and practical overview of developmentally appropriate physical education for children.

KINES 135: Introduction to Athletic Training (3 credits)

Foundation of injury recognition and prevention; ethical, legal, and professional issues for the athletic trainer. A laboratory-based course.

KINES 180: Introduction to Kinesiology (3 credits)

The foundation course of the Kinesiology degree, providing an interdisciplinary approach to the study of movement through problem-based learning.

KINES 202: Functional Human Anatomy (4 credits)

In-depth examination of the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, and their relationship to human movement.

KINES 295B: Careers/Observations in Kinesiology (1 credit)

Introduction to career information and observational experiences in the Kinesiology field.
Prerequisite: third-semester standing

KINES 303 (GHA): Emergency Care - First Aid/Safety/AED (3 credits)

Develop skills for First Responder Certification in CPR/AED, First Aid and Safety by American Red Cross or National Safety Council.

KINES 321: Psychology of Movement Behavior (3 credits)

Basic concepts and application of psychological knowledge for organized sport, physical activity, and athletic training. Prerequisite: Students must have a C or better in: KINES 180

KINES 341 (US;IL): The Historical, Cultural, and Social Dynamics of Sport (3 credits)

Connections between sport and broader historical, cultural, social, political, intellectual, and economic contexts.

KINES 345: Meaning, Ethics, and Movement (3 credits)

Development of philosophic reasoning skills to better understand the values of physical activity and ethics in a variety of performance settings. Prerequisite: Students must have a C or better in: KINES 141

KINES 350: Exercise Physiology (3 credits)

Structure and function of the human body as applied to health, wellness, exercise, and sports. Prerequisite: Students must have a C or better in: KINES 180, KINES 202, BIOL 141, CHEM 101 or CHEM 110

KINES 360: The Neurobiology of Motor Control and Development (3 credits)

The neurobiological foundations of human movement, with an emphasis on applications in rehabilitation and athletics. Prerequisite: Students must have a C or better in: KINES 180, KINES 202 and BIOL 141

KINES 384: Biomechanics (3 credits)

Basic mechanical knowledge required to understand human movement. Prerequisite: Students must have a C or better in: KINES 101 or KINES 180 and KINES 202, PHYS 150 or PHYS 250

Kinesiology

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    • KINES 295B: Careers and Observations in Kinesiology
    • KINES 395B: Leadership Practicum in Kinesiology
    • KINES 495B: Movement Science Practicum in Kinesiology
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