2008-2009 Graduate Catalog - Catalog of Studies - University of ...

The Graduate School Departments and Course Descriptions
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Kinesiology (KINS)
KINS5212 Athletic Training Clinical I - Application of Athletic Preventive Devices
(Su) This course will serve as an introduction to the athletic training clinical program.
Procedures and policies of the clinical program and application of athletic preventive devices
will be included as well. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in athletic training.
KINS5222 Athletic Training Clinical II - Evaluation Lab - Lower Extremity
(Fa) This course will serve as a process for monitoring student’s progression of athletic
training proficiencies, acquire clinical hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic
trainer, and reinforce the evaluation skills of gait, lower extremity, and spine/pelvis. Prerequisite:
KINS 5212.
KINS5232 Athletic Training Clinical III - Evaluation - Upper Extremity (Sp)
This course will serve as a process for monitoring student’s progression of athletic training
competencies, acquire clinical hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer,
and reinforce the evaluation skills of the upper extremities, head, neck, and posture. Prerequisite:
KINS 5222.
KINS5242 Athletic Training Clinical IV - Emergency Procedures/Modality
Lab (Su) This course will serve as a process for monitoring student’s progression of athletic
training competencies, acquire clinical hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic
trainer, and reinforce and instruct new emergency procedures and serve as a lab for therapeutic
modalities. Prerequisite: KINS 5232.
KINS5252 Athletic Training Clinical V - Rehabilitation Lab (Fa) This course will
serve as a process for monitoring student’s progression of athletic training competencies, acquire
clinical hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer, and reinforce techniques
and applications of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation. Prerequisite: KINS 5242
KINS5262 Athletic Training Clinical VI - Athletic Training Seminar (Sp) This
course will serve as a process for monitoring student’s progression of athletic training competencies,
acquire clinical hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer, and
serve as a capstone course validating the athletic training clinical proficiencies and prepare
students for the NATABOC certification exam and future employment. Prerequisite: KINS
5252.
KINS5323 Biomechanics I (Fa) Intended to serve as in introduction to biomechanics
and focuses on scientific principles involved in understanding and analyzing human motion.
KINS5333 Instrumentation in Biomechanics (Odd years, Sp) The application
of knowledge and skills necessary for data collection for sports analysis. Provides valuable
information on instrumentation used specifically in biomechanics. Prerequisite: KINS 5323.
KINS5363 Evaluation Techniques of Athletic Injuries - Upper Extremity (Sp)
Use of scientific assessment methods to recognize and evaluate the nature and severity of
athletic injuries to the upper extremities, trunk, and head. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate
athletic training program.
KINS5373 Evaluation Techniques of Athletic Injuries - Lower Extremity (Fa)
Use of scientific assessment methods to recognize and evaluate the nature and severity of
athletic injuries to the hip and lower extremities. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate athletic
training program.
KINS5423 Assessment and Prescriptive Programming in Adapted KINS
(Odd years, Sp) Instruction in the assessment, prescription, and use of instruction methods,
materials, and equipment relevant to specific handicapping conditions in the adapted physical
education setting.
KINS5453 Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training (Su) Contemporary therapeutic
modalities used in managing athletic injuries. Modalities covered are classified as thermal
agents, electrical agents, or mechanical agents. Emphasis is placed on their physiological
effects, therapeutic indications (and contraindications), and clinical application. Prerequisite:
Admission to graduate athletic training program.
KINS5463 Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries (Fa) A
systematic approach to exercise program development, techniques, indications and contraindications
of exercise, and progression as related to athletic injury, prevention, and return to play
guidelines. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate athletic training program.
KINS5473 Administration in Athletic Training (Su) Administrative components
of athletic training. Basic concepts of legal liability, leadership and management principles,
financial management, day to day scheduling and supervision, maintenance, and general
administration. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate athletic training program.
KINS5483 Medical Conditions in Athletic Training (Fa) This course will provide
a collection of knowledge, skills, and values that the entry-level certified athletic trainer must
possess to recognize, treat, and refer, when appropriate, the general medical conditions and
disabilities of athletes and others involved in physical activity. Prerequisite: Admission to the
graduate athletic training program or permission of instructor.
KINS5493 Practicum in Adapted Physical Education (Irregular) Deals with the
application of skills, knowledge and concepts necessary for planning, organizing and conducting
adapted physical education programs through supervised field experiences.
KINS5513 Physiology Exercise I (Fa) A study of the foundation literature in exercise
physiology. Emphasis is placed on the muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems.
KINS5523 Muscle Metabolism in Exercise (Sp) A study of the metabolic changes
that occur in muscle as a result of exercise, exercise training, and other stressors. Prerequisite:
KINS 5513 or equivalent.
KINS5533 Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (Odd years, Fa) An examination of
the concepts, design, and implementation of cardiac rehabilitation programs. Emphasis on
exercise programs but reference to nutrition, psychology, and other lifestyle interventions.
KINS5543 Cardiovascular Function in Exercise (Fa) Study of the effects of
exercise training and other stressors on the cardiovascular system. Detailed study of the components
of the cardiovascular system and the responses and adaptations of those components
to selected stimuli. Prerequisite: KINS 5513 or equivalent.
KINS5593 Practicum in Laboratory Instrumentation (Su, Fa) Practical experience
in testing physical fitness utilizing laboratory equipment. Objective is to quantify physiological
parameters, leading to the individualized exercise prescription.
KINS5643 Motor Learning (Sp) Concepts of motor learning and control are presented.
Attention is given to an analysis of the literature in movement control, motor behavior, and
motor learning.
KINS574V Internship (Sp) (1-6) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
KINS5753 Sport Psychology (Su) Investigation of historical and contemporary
research in sport psychology. Prerequisite: HKRD 5353.
KINS5773 Performance and Drugs (Sp) The pharmacological and physiological
effects of ergogenic aids upon the athlete and performance coupled with the ethical and moralistic
viewpoints of drug taking. Practical laboratory experiences are provided with pertinent
statistical surveys of athletes; their drug taking habits and relevant psychological impact on
performance. Prerequisite: BIOL 2213 and BIOL 2211L or equivalent.
KINS589V Independent Research (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) Development, implementation,
and completion of basic or applied research project. Prerequisite: M.S. degree program in
exercise and movement sciences and HKRD 5353 and EDFD 5393.
KINS600V Master’s Thesis (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6)
KINS605V Independent Study (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) Provides students with an opportunity
to pursue special study of educational problems. May be repeated for up to 3 hours
of degree credit.
KINS6323 Biomechanics II (Odd years, Su) Analysis of human movement with
emphasis on sports skills by application of principles of anatomy, kinesiology, and cinematographical
analysis. Prerequisite: KINS 5323.
KINS6343 Physiology of Exercise II (Even years, Su) Detailed study of the body
systems affected by exercise, the functions of these systems during exercise, the effects of
age, sex, body type, and nutrition on capacity for exercise, the techniques of assessing work
capacity, and a critical analysis of research literature in this area.
KINS674V Internship (Irregular) (1-3) May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree
credit.
Health Sci, Kins, Recr (HKRD)
HKRD5353 Research in Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation and Dance
(Sp, Su, Fa) Methods and techniques of research in health education, physical education
and recreation including an analysis of examples of their use and practice in their application to
problems of interest to the student.
HKRD5873 Leadership in HKRD Services (Su) Considers research, theory, and
practical applications of leadership principles utilized in the provision of HKRD services. Focus
is on motivation, attitude, communication, group dynamics, and problem solving.
HKRD5883 Sports Facilities Management (Sp) Considers basic elements and
procedures in the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of sport facilities;
management considerations in conducting various types of events.
HKRD5893 Public and Private Finance in HKRD (Fa) Develops an understanding
of both public and private finance management for students in public and private management
positions. Provides an understanding of the budgeting processes and techniques used
in obtaining and controlling funds, including private sector finance problems in areas of credit,
pricing, indexing, and debt management.
HKRD6133 Issues in HKRD (Irregular) A review of the significant social, demographic,
behavioral, developmental, and technological issues that influence health, kinesiology, and
recreation programs. Pre- or Corequisite: for doctoral level students only.
HKRD6233 Management in HKRD (Irregular) Deals with principles, procedures,
relationships, problems, and current practices in the supervision of health education and kinesiology.
Includes management of facilities, programs, personnel, and processes.
HKRD689V Directed Research (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Laboratory investigations, in basic
and applied research.
HKRD699V Seminar (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree
credit.
HKRD700V Doctoral Dissertation (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18) Prerequisite: Candidacy.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PHED) (M.A.T., M.Ed.)
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree program is a 33-semesterhour
degree program offered in consecutive fall and spring semesters. Initial
enrollment will be only in the fall semester. The M.A.T. degree is the initial
teaching certification program for students at the University of Arkansas.
Areas of Concentration for the M.A.T.: Childhood education and
secondary education.
Prerequisites to M.A.T. Degree Program: Students will be selected up to
the maximum number designated for each cohort area of emphasis. Admission
requirements for the M.A.T. degree program for initial certification are
as follows:
1. Completion of an appropriate undergraduate degree program
2. Admission to the Graduate School
3. Admission to Teacher Education Program
4. Completion of the pre-education core with a minimum of “C” in
all courses
5. Completion of all prerequisite courses in teaching field
6. Payment of internship fee.
Requirements for the Master of Arts in Teaching Degree in Physical
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