2013 Kinesiology Emphases Changes: Supporting Documentation
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Department of
Kinesiology
Major: Exercise &
Department of Kinesiology FROM: Movement Studies Emphasis TO: Exercise Science Emphasis
Credits Core Kinesiology Courses
KINS 294 Anatomical Kinesiology ... 3
KINS 304 Biomechanical Kinesiology ... 3
KINS 308 Exercise Physiology ... 3
KINS 426 Motor Learning & Development ... 3
12
Core courses related to Movement Studies KINS 312 Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity ... 3
KINS 313 Sociology of Sport & Physical Activity ... 3
Kins 357 Essentials of Strength Training ... 3
KINS 476 Senior Seminar ... 3
12
KINS Electives (12 credits from the following) Kins 200 Concepts in Kinesiology... 3
KINS 262 Health Survey ... 3
KINS 275 Prevention & Care of Ex Injuries... 2
KINS 277 Prevention & Care Lab... 1
KINS 292 Coaching & Management Theory ... 2
KINS 450 Applied Nutrition in Kinesiology ... 3
NRSG 375 Pharm & Patho Alld Hlth Pro ... 3
DNCE 101 Dance Appreciation ... 3
BIOL 196 Human Nutrition ... 3
Total Major credits ... 36
Minor (24 credits) Not in major Department General Education (39 credits) Category I (Min. 6 credits, including 2 subcategories) Category 1B Math 104 or higher ... 3/4 Category II (9-12 credits, including 2 subcategories and one must be a lab course) BIOL 151 Biology of Humans ... 4
PHYS 100 Physical Science or 211 General Physics ... 4/5 Category III (9-12 credits including 2 subcategories) Category IV (9-12 credits including 2 subcategories) Total Credits ... 120
Credits Kinesiology Core Courses KINS 294 Anatomical Kinesiology ... 3
KINS 304 Biomechanical Kinesiology ... 3
KINS 308 Exercise Physiology... 3
KINS 426 Motor Development Across the Lifespan ... 3
12
Exercise Science (ES) Core Courses BIOL 196 Human Nutrition ... 3
KINS 309 Introduction to Exercise Science ... 3
KINS 312 Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity ... 3
KINS 313 Sociology of Sport & Physical Activity ... 3
KINS 355 Exercise Science Lab Assessment ... 3
KINS 357 Essentials of Strength and Conditioning ... 3
KINS 476 Senior Seminar ... 3
KINS 494 Practicum in Exercise Science ... 3
or KINS 498 Exercise Science Internship ... 6
24-27 ES Electives (21-24 credits from the following) KINS 262 Personal Health in a Global Society ... 3
KINS 275 Prevention & Care of Ath/Ex Injuries ... 2
KINS 277 Prevention & Care of Ath Injuries La ... 1
KINS 292 Management and Coaching Theory ... 2
KINS 347/348 Apprenticeship ... 3
KINS 420 Medical Aspects of Athletic Training ... 3
KINS 445 Basic Electrocardiography ... 3
KINS 450 Applied Nutrition in Kinesiology ... 3
KINS 460 Psychosocial Aspects of Injury and Illness ... 3
KINS 492 Coaching Practicum & Seminar ... 4
NRSG 375 Pharm/Patho for Allied Health Professionals ... 3
PHIL 306 Ethics of Health Care ... 3
PSYC 230 Human Development ... 3
PSYC 353 Health Psychology ... 3
PSYC 380 Behavior Modification ... 3
Total Exercise Science emphasis credits ... 60
Other Elective Courses General Education (39 Credits) Category I (at least 6 credits and 2 subcategories) Math 246 ... 4
Category II (9-12 credits and 2 subcategories) BIOL 151 or 214 ... 4
PHYS 100 or 211 ... 4-5 Category III (9-12 credits and 2 subcategories) Category IV (9-12 credits and 2 subcategories) Total Credits ... 120
Rationale for Changes: New ES emphasis provides a greater breadth of exercise programming more practical/applied experiences to better
prepare students for Kinesiology-related job opportunities; provides abundant curriculum choices for different professional options (including Health Promotion, Fitness Management, Personal Trainer, Sports Management, & Sport Performance); and provides more freedom of class choices within the major regarding the Exercise Science Electives, and greater choice of selection to either Minor or choose a
Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences: Rehabilitation Science Emphasis Overview
Summary of Proposed Rehabilitation Science Program: In the proposed curricular revision, the Human Performance
emphasis-Pre-professional option will be created into a new program, Rehabilitation Science. The emphasis will include (a) the
Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences core (12 credits), (b) the Rehabilitation Science professional development sequence (26
credits), and (c) elective credits that will serve as pre-requisite courses for graduate school admission (22 credits). All proposed
curricular changes and associated course proposal or revisions are intended to prepare students for graduate study in the areas of
cardiac rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic medicine, therapeutic recreation, and rehabilitation
sciences or medical school and physician assistant programs. In addition, this emphasis will also prepare students to work in
medical-based fitness centers, cardiac rehabilitation programs, gerontology/senior fitness programs, and community centers
involving physical activity programs for individuals with disabilities or special needs.
In addition to the curricular modifications, we are proposing a formal application process for program admittance. Enrollment
growth in the pre-professional areas in our department necessitates such a process. Student applications for the program will be
reviewed following each fall and spring semester. Up to 25 students may be admitted into the program each semester. At the time
of application, each student must: a) submit a completed program application form, b) be enrolled in or have completed KINS
304, 308, and 320, and c) submit a cover letter and resume highlighting qualifications related to Rehabilitation Science. Student
admission will be based on the following criteria: a) total GPA – 40%, b) overall performance in KINS 304, 308, and 320 – 36%,
and c) evaluation of student cover letter, resume, and application self-reflective essays – 24%.
Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Core Courses
(required for all Rehabilitation Science students)Course Title
Credits
Course Description
Change
Rationale for Changes
KINS 294 Anatomical Kinesiology
3 credits
Anatomy & physiology
No change
No changes
KINS 304 Biomechanical
Kinesiology
3 credits
Analysis of human movement
No change
No changes
KINS 308 Exercise Physiology
3 credits
Physiological response to
exercise
No change
No changes
KINS 426 Motor Dev. Across the
Lifespan
3 credits
Motor development
No change
No changes
Total Credits: 12 credits
Rehabilitation Science Professional Development Sequence
(required for all Rehabilitation Science students)Course Title
Credits
Course Description
Change
Rationale for Changes
KINS 275 Prevention & Care of
Athletic/Exercise Injuries
2 credits
Concepts of prevention,
recognition, treatment, and
rehab of exercise injuries
No change
No changes
KINS 277 Prevention & Care of
Athletic Injuries Lab
1 credit
Lab course in prevention and
care of athletic injuries
No change
No changes
KINS 284 Palpatory Anatomy in
Kinesiology
1 credit
Concepts and principles of
palpatory anatomy
No changes
KINS 320 Foundations of
Rehabilitation Science
3 credits
Introduction to philosophical,
psychological, physical
aspects of rehab science
New course to meet
introductory content in this
area
KINS 358 Health Fitness Instruction
4 credits
Exercise prescription for
flexibility (joint/fascial
health), aerobic training,
functional resistance training,
and corrective
exercise/assessment for
preventative (health) and
post-rehab
+1 credit
Inclusion of additional
content related to functional
resistance training plus
corrective exercise and
assessment lecture/lab. Aim
is at-risk for chronic disease
and disability in adults.
KINS 440 Rehabilitation Science
Seminar
2 credits
Capstone experience focus on
current issues and research in
rehab science and continued
professional development
KINS 464 Programming in
Gerontology & Special Populations
3 credits
Exercise prescription and
programs for special
populations
No change
No changes
KINS 466 Community Fitness
Programming
3 credit
Practicum in adult fitness
program
+1 credit
Additional credit to reflect
workload within program
KINS 474 Research Methods in KINS 4 credits
Research methods and design
+1 credit
Additional credit to reflect
workload within course
KINS 484 Adapted Physical Activity
3 credits
Introduction to the emergence
of disability and physical
activity
Lifespan approach beyond
adolescence
Total Credits: 26 credits
Enrollment Management Plan
Year 2 Year 3 Year 3 or 4 Year 4 Course Number KINS 320 (3) KINS 358 (4)
KINS 484 (3)
KINS 464 (3) KINS 466 (3)
KINS 440 (2) KINS 474 (4) Sections 1 section 1 section each 1 section each KINS 440 - 1 section
KINS 474 - 2 sections
Course Enrollment 35-40 students KINS 358: ~25 KINS 484: ~35
~25 students KINS 440 - 25 KINS 474 – 20/section
Offered Fall & Spring Fall & Spring Fall & Spring Fall & Spring
Type of Course Lecture Lecture + lab for both KINS 464 - Lecture KINS 466 - Lab
KINS 440 - Lecture KINS 474 – Lecture/Lab
Special Concerns Student applications & program admittance
Required practicum in PRIDE for kids and
adults (~13 wks) Coverage in CFP and member enrollment in program KINS 440: Required shadowing/practicum in ECR KINS 474: balancing enrollment b/n sections In order to implement this course sequence, enrollment in KINS 358, 464, 466, and 440 will need to be limited to Rehabilitation Science students who have been admitted into the program and KINS 484 and 474 must have sufficient seats/sections to accommodate these students. It will be difficult to effectively control for enrollment and ensure timely advancement through the curriculum if students from all programs are competing for seats in these courses. Professional Certifications: (a) Students completing KINS 358 would be prepared to sit for ACSM-HFS and CPT exams, NASM-CPT and CES exams; b) Students completing KINS 464/466 would be prepared to sit for the ACSM-CES exam.
ERS: Rehabilitation Science Emphasis
Core Curriculum
KINS Core Courses (12 credits) Credits
KINS 294 Anatomical Kinesiology 3
KINS 304 Biomechanical Kinesiology 3
KINS 308 Exercise Physiology 3
KINS 426 Motor Development Across the Lifespan 3
Rehabilitation Science Core Courses (26 credits) Credits
KINS 275 Prevention & Care of Athletic/Exercise Injuries 2 KINS 277 Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries Lab 1 KINS 284 Palpatory Anatomy in Kinesiology 1 KINS 320 Foundations of Rehabilitation Science 3 KINS 358 Health Fitness Instruction 4 KINS 440 Rehabilitation Sciences Seminar 2 KINS 464 Programming in Gerontology & Special Populations 3 KINS 466 Community Fitness Programming 3
KINS 474 Research Methods in KINS 4
Rehabilitation Science elective courses (22 credits)
CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4
CHEM 150 Survey of Biochemistry 3
CHEM 325 Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry II w/ Lab 4
CHEM 352 Fundamental Biochemistry 4
BIOL 100 General Biology 4
BIOL 221 Foundations of Biology I 4
BIOL 314 Anatomy & Physiology II 4
NRSG 360 Death & Bereavement 3
NRSG 375 Pharm & Pathophys for Allied Health Professionals 3
KINS 310 Therapeutic Modalities 3
KINS 330 Therapeutic Exercise 3
KINS 348 ERS Apprenticeship 3
KINS 355 Human Perform Lab Assessment 3 KINS 357 Essentials of Strength & Conditioning 3
KINS 375 Eval Techs – Lower body 3
KINS 376 Eval Techs – Upper body 3
KINS 445 Basic ECG 3
KINS 450 Appl Nutr in Kinesiology 3 KINS 460 Psychosocial aspects of injury and illness 3
KINS 487 Assessment in APE 3
KINS 491 Practicum in Rehabilitation Science 3
MATH 111 Short Course in Calculus 4
MATH 114 Calculus I 4
PHIL 306 Ethics of Health Care 3
PHYS 212 General Physics II 4
PSYC 230 Human Development 3
PSYC 251 Abnormal Psychology 3
PSYC 353 Health Psychology 3
PSYC 380 Behavior Modification 3
SW 315 Aging & the Aged 3
Other elective courses (21 credits) GE courses (39 credits)
General Education Courses Credits
Category I (at least 6 credits and 2 subcategories)
MATH 246
Category II (9-12 credits and 2 subcategories)
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I BIOL 214 Anatomy and Physiology I BIOL 196 Human Nutrition
PHYS 211 General Physics I
Category III (9-12 credits and 2 subcategories)
Category IV (9-12 credits and 2 subcategories)
4
4 4 3 5
Curricular Summary – Rehabilitation Science Curriculum Credits
KINS core courses 12
Rehabilitation courses 26
Program elective courses 22
General education courses 39
Other elective courses 21
