Kinesiology


Kine 160 Health Education
 Students survey personal and community health problems, particularly as they relate to student life. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.


Kine 162 First Aid and CPR
 Successful completion enables students to receive certification cards from the American Red Cross and American Heart Association. (Offered every semester.) Fee: $4. 2 credits.


Kine 168 Introduction to Movement Sciences
 Anatomical, physiological, neurological, biomechanical, and psychological foundational principles which relate to human movement are introduced. Each study unit will provide the student with a foundation to build upon for other major courses. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.


Kine 200 Rhythmic Activities
 Prerequisite, Kine 160 or 168. Skill development and leadership techniques in rhythmic activities appropriate for teachers in middle and secondary school settings. Emphasis is placed on social, folk, creative dance and aerobics activities. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 2 credits.


Kine 201 Terminology of Sports Medicine
 Prerequisites and/or corequisites, Biol 210 or instructor’s consent. Course includes pronunciation, plural forms, etymology, and abbreviations of words and medical terms used in the field of medicine. This course is graded pass/no pass. (Offered Interterm, alternate years.) 1 credit.


Kine 202 Non-traditional/Outdoor Education Activities
 Prerequisite, Kine 160 or 168. Students will develop physical skills and leadership skills in non-traditional and outdoor education activities which are within the physical education curricula of elementary schools, middle schools, and secondary schools. (Offered Interterm, alternate years.) 2 credits.


Kine 207 Physical Education for Elementary School
 Prerequisite, Kine 162. Designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the purpose of physical education and methods for implementing a physical education curriculum in the elementary school. Analyses are made of fundamental movements, which when modified, make up the skills of all sport and dance activities. The California Physical Education Framework serves as a foundation for developing lesson plans. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.


Kine 208 Individual Activities I
 Prerequisite, Kine 168. This course is designed to instruct kinesiology physical education majors/minors in self-defense and track/field activities as taught in grades 7-12. (Offered Interterm, alternate years.) 2 credits.


Kine 209 Individual Sports Activities II
 Prerequisite, Kine 160 or 168. Students analyze in detail sports commonly taught in grades 7-12 (archery, badminton, golf, and tennis). The physical laws of motion which are most significant in each of these sports are studied. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 2 credits.


Kine 210 Team Sports I
 Prerequisite, Kine 160 or 168. Students analyze in detail sports commonly taught in grades 7-12 (softball, team handball, volleyball.) (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 2 credits.


Kine 212 Team Sports II
 Prerequisite, Kine 160 or 168. Students analyze in detail sports commonly taught in grades 7-12 (basketball, flag football and soccer.) (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 2 credits.


Kine 290 Independent Internship
 (Offered fall, Interterm, spring, and summer.) May be repeated for credit. 1-3 credits.


Kine 295 Introduction to Human Performance Lab Skills and Procedures
 Prerequisites, Biol 210, 211. Students learn the procedures, skills and techniques used in the human performance lab to assess various parameters of physical fitness. Graded on a pass/no pass basis (Offered every semester) 1 credit.


Kine 296 Beginning Athletic Training Procedures and Fieldwork
 Prerequisites, Kine 201, 304. Beginning athletic training majors are allowed to observe and participate in daily training room procedures. These procedures include opening and closing tasks in the facility, record keeping on athletic injuries, insurance forms, and injury reports. Responsibilities can also include assistant team trainer duties and assignment to team practice and scheduled games and events. Students are required to complete a minimum of 200 hours of fieldwork. (Offered every semester.) 1 credit.


Kine 298 Intermediate Athletic Training Room Procedure and Fieldwork
Prerequisites, Kine 201, 295, 304. Athletic training majors observe and participate in daily training room procedures. Additional responsibilities are given to students in the athletic training room. Students are required to complete a minimum of 200 hours of fieldwork. (Offered spring semester.) 1 credit.


Kine 299 Individual Study
 May be repeated for credit. 1-3 credits.


Kine 300 Philosophy and Principles of Movement Sciences
Prerequisite, Kine 160 or 168, junior standing and fieldwork experience. Students are introduced to the principles of movement science and contemporary and educational philosophical approaches. Students develop a personal philosophy. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.


Kine 301 Kinesiology
 Prerequisites, Phys 105 or 101, Biol 210. Anatomical and mechanical principles which relate to human movement are studied. Biomechanical characteristics of bone, articular cartilage, muscles, and nervous system proprioceptors are included. Special emphasis is placed upon the learning of joint structure and the relationship between joint axis and the corresponding force vectors that are applied to the joint. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.


Kine 301 L Kinesiology Lab
 Prerequisites, Phys 105 or 101, Biol 210. Concurrent enrollment in Kine 301. Anatomical and mechanical principles which relate to human movement are studied. Biomechanical characteristics of bone, articular cartilage, muscles, and nervous system proprioceptors are included. Special emphasis is placed upon the learning of joint structure and the relationship between joint axis and the corresponding force vectors that are applied to the joint. (Offered every semester.) 1 credit.


Kine 302 Kinesiology for Dancers
 Prerequisite, Biol 210. Students study the musculoskeletal system as a mechanism for motion. Emphasis is placed on the learning of skeletal muscles and action as they apply to dance movement. This course does not fulfill the kinesiology requirement for KINE majors. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 4 credits.


Kine 304 Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries
 Prerequisites, Biol 210. Corequisite, 304-A or 304-B. Students develop knowledge and skills in the theory and practical application of current techniques in the prevention of athletic injuries. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Kine 304 -A Lab
 Prerequisite, Biol 210. Corequisite, 304. This training room experience is designed for students who are not athletic training majors. Fee: $20. (Offered every semester.)
1 credit.


Kine 304 -B Lab
 Prerequisite, Kine 201. Corequisite, 304 and Kine 296. This training room experience in clinical evaluation, modalities, and musculoskeletal foundations is designed for NATA certification candidates. Partial fulfillment for the class will be to obtain a CPR card. A valid card from another source will satisfy this requirement. Fee: $20. (Offered every semester.) 1 credit.


Kine 306 Concepts and Theories of Conditioning
 Prerequisites, Biol 210, 211. This course investigates theories and concepts of sports conditioning through a practical and applied approach. Current trends and program designs are also discussed. (Offered spring semester.)
3 credits.


Kine 310 Methods of Officiating
 Prerequisite, Kine 160 or 162. Theory and practice in officiating team and individual sports. (Offered Interterm, alternate years.) 3 credits.


Kine 350 Applied Exercise Physiology
 Prerequisite, minimum grade of C- in Biol 210 and Biol 211; Chem 140 highly recommended. This course is designed for movement and exercise science majors whose area of emphasis is either physical education or athletic training. Students will consider physiological systems as interdependent and interrelated. Students will examine adaptations made by physiological systems when exposed to acute and chronic exercise stress. Students will learn techniques which evaluate exercise-induced physiological adaptations. 3 credits.


Kine 367 Elementary School Observation and Teaching
 Prerequisite, Kine 207. A sequel to Kine 207, this course coordinates a physical education program for the kindergarten through sixth grade elementary school child. It provides observation and micro-teaching experience at all levels in the elementary school. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.


Kine 400 Physiology of Exercise
Prerequisites, minimum grade of C or better in Biol 211 and Fsn 200. The study of cells, physiological systems, and whole organisms under stress. Special emphasis is given to the influence of exercise on the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.


Kine 400 L Physiology of Exercise Laboratory
Corequisite, Kine 400. Using equipment in human performance laboratory, students will learn how to quantify oxygen consumption, body composition, and pulmonary function. Additionally, students learn basic EKG interpretation and blood pressure responses during exercise. 1 credit.


Kine 401 Evaluation Procedures
 Prerequisite, Kine 160 or 207. The role of evaluation is explored, and common techniques are studied. Basic statistical treatments and their application in interpreting tests and measurements are included. Various types of fitness and skills tests in common use are reviewed, administered, and interpreted. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits.


Kine 403 Advanced Physiology of Exercise
 Prerequisite, Kine 400. Students study physiological systems during exercise and disease or environmental stress. Special emphasis is given to exercise biochemistry and physiological mechanisms. Lab required. (Offered spring semester.) 4 credits.


Kine 405 Curriculum and Administration
Prerequisite Kine 300 or 207. This course is designed to assist students in the development of movement science curricula. The course encompasses the basic tenets of curriculum development, administrative theories and functions, and provides students the opportunity to gain practical experience in program development and administration. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.


Kine 406 Physical Education Techniques
 Prerequisites, majors’ activity courses, Kine 207, 300. Physical education teaching methods and techniques are developed. New teaching ideas and concepts are explored. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.



Kine 407 School Observation and Teaching
 Prerequisites, Kine 207 or 406. This course is designed to provide future physical educators with practical experience in the elementary/secondary school environment. It provides observation and micro-teaching experience under the supervision of qualified instructors. In addition, students participate in group visits to physical education classes at sites throughout Orange County. Subsequent discussions of these observations are held weekly. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.


Kine 408 Recognition and Evaluation of Athletic Injuries— Lower Extremities
 Prerequisite, Kine 304. This course is designed for KINE athletic training majors. Anatomy, palpation, evaluation, and recognition of injuries occurring to the lower extremity. Emphasis is placed on N.A.T.A. prep for oral examination. Current trends and surgical procedures in the management of these injuries are also discussed. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.


Kine 409 Recognition and Evaluation of Athletic Injuries — Upper Extremities
 Prerequisite, Kine 408. This course is designed for KINE athletic training majors. Anatomy, palpation, evaluation, and recognition of injuries occurring to the lower extremity. Emphasis is placed on N.A.T.A. prep for oral examination. Current trends and surgical procedures in the management of these injuries are also discussed. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.


Kine 410 Theory of Coaching
 Prerequisite, Kine 160 or 162. The intent of this course is to prepare the student for employment in this field of intermediate/secondary school coaching through experiential learning and discussion of coaching theories, techniques, and legislation (Offered Interterm.) 3 credits.


Kine 411 Advanced Training
 Prerequisites, Kine 201, 295, 304. Advanced athletic training techniques including medical terminology, clinical examination and diagnosis with an emphasis on injuries to the abdomen, spine, neck, and thorax. Additional study will include assessment and treatment of traumatic head injuries. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.


Kine 412 Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries
 Prerequisites, Kine 304, 411 or instructor’s consent. Practical techniques in therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and isokinetic exercise methods are studied. Special consideration is given to prescribing individualized rehabilitation programs. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits.


Kine 413 Exercise Testing and Prescription
 Prerequisite, Kine 400. The study of physiologic responses to exercise as it relates to maximal oxygen consumption and its use to prescribe exercise for the healthy population. The course will include basic interpretation of the exercise electrocardiogram metabolic and hemodynamic responses and diagnostic techniques. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.


Kine 414 Athletic Training Modalities
 Prerequisite, Kine 304, 411 or instructor’s consent. Practical techniques in therapeutic modalities including cryotherapy, superficial thermotherapy, electrotherapy, ultrasound, diathermy, and isokinetic exercise methods are studied. Special consideration is given to identifying appropriate modalities for various stages of athletic injury management. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits.


Kine 416 Seminar in Athletic Training
 Prerequisites, Kine 295, 296, 304. Advanced athletic training techniques including medical terminology, athletic training administration, athletic training education, athletic training marketing, legal implications of athletic training, budget preparation, clinical research design, athletic training room design. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.


Kine 435 Motor Control and Learning
 Prerequisites, Bio 210 and 211. The study of human skilled performance and motor control. In addition, the acquisition of motor skills through practice or experience is investigated as well as the factors that determine how well motor skills are retained. 3 credits.


Kine 490 Independent Internship
 (Offered fall, Interterm, spring, summer.) May be repeated for credit. 1-3 credits.


Kine 492 Seminar Internship
Prerequisites, Biol 210, 211. This course provides a structured academic environment for students interested in a clinical health care professional or allied health professions and is designed to prepare the student for professional employment in his/her field. In addition to working at the internship site, students will meet for weekly seminars to discuss career planning, professional opportunities/behavior, and clinical experience. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits.


Kine 495 Advanced Athletic Training Room Procedures and Fieldwork I
 Prerequisites, Kine 296, 297, 298, 304. This course is designed for the upper-division athletic training major and includes head team trainer responsibilities. Practical application of athletic training skills and procedures are the major aspects of this course. Students are required to complete a minimum of 300 hours of fieldwork. (Offered every semester.) 1 credit.


Kine 496 Advanced Athletic Training Room Procedures and Fieldwork II
 Prerequisites, Kine 201, 296, 297, 298, 304. This course is designed for the upper-division athletic training major and includes head team trainer responsibilities. Practical application of athletic training skills and procedures are the major aspects of this course. Students are required to complete a minimum of 300 hours of fieldwork. (Offered every semester.) 1 credit.


Kine 498 Senior Seminar in Physical Education
 Prerequisite, senior standing. This course is designed as a culminating course for students in the physical education emphasis. As such, students will present portfolios of their undergraduate professional preparation and prepare for advanced study in graduate credential programs. (Offered spring semester.) 1 credit.


Kine 499 Individual Study
 May be repeated for credit. 1-3 credits.