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KIN Course Descriptions

KIN2100 Structural Kinesiology (3)
This course covers basic anatomical principles concerned specifically with human performance analysis. Students discover types of muscular contractions and how they effect human movement.

KIN2108 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injury (3)
The policies and treatment procedures for athletic injuries are addressed, including recognition, management, prevention, and therapeutic conditioning.

KIN2116 Exercise Physiology (4)
Prerequisite: BIO2210
Exercise Physiology teaches how the body responds, adjusts, and adapts to exercise, including muscular, circulatory, respiratory, energy, and endocrine systems.

KIN2124 Mechanical Kinesiology (3)
Prerequisite: KIN2100
Mechanical Kinesiology is the analysis of human motor performance, kinematic and kinetic. Students use theoretical models to evaluate motor performance skills.

KIN2132 Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning (3)

This course prepares the student for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Strength and Conditioning certification (CSCS) test.  The following concepts introduced: Anatomy, Muscle Physiology, Principles of Biomechanics, Metabolism and Nutrition, Principles of Training, Cardiorespiratory Exercise: Aerobic/Anaerobic, Resistance Training Prescription, Speed and Plyometrics, Exercise Techniques, Measurement and Evaluation, Periodization, Rehabilitation and Reconditioning, Organization and Administration.