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2006–2007 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS<br />

KIN250 Individual Activities credits: 1<br />

This class provides instruction in a variety of lifetime sports. Activities featured are badminton,<br />

golf, bowling, tennis and racquetball. Special course fee.<br />

KIN251 Individual Activities: Golf credits: 1<br />

This class focuses on teaching the basic golf swing including the specifics of irons, fairway<br />

woods, and the driver. Specific skills like chipping, pitching, and putting are also taught. Basic<br />

U.S.G.A (United States Golf Association) rules and regulations will be covered. Fun, good<br />

sportsmanship and diversity within the sport will also be emphasized. Special course fee.<br />

KIN252 Individual Activities: Tai Ji I credits: 1<br />

Students will learn the history and development of Tai Ji principles. Students will use Tai Ji<br />

principles and movement to improve awareness, strength, balance, and agility for a more<br />

active lifestyle.<br />

KIN253 Individual Activities: Tai Ji II credits: 1<br />

A continuation of KIN252 (Tai Ji I). Students will learn the history and development of Tai<br />

Ji principles. Students will use Tai Ji principles and movement to improve awareness,<br />

strength, balance, and agility for a more active lifestyle. PREREQUISITES: KIN252<br />

KIN257 LLP credits: 0<br />

The student has the opportunity to earn credit by writing a college-level paper reflecting<br />

learning in this subject through experience, reflection, concept formation, and application<br />

of those concepts to new situations. The paper is evaluated by a <strong>Concordia</strong> faculty member.<br />

KIN258 PST credits: 0<br />

The student petitions to gain academic credit through verification of completed collegelevel<br />

training (seminars, workshops, licenses, apprenticeships, etc.) conducted in a non-collegiate<br />

setting. The petition is evaluated by a <strong>Concordia</strong> faculty member.<br />

KIN260 Recreational Activities credits: 1<br />

Students gain exposure to recreational activities which focus on the productive use of leisure<br />

time.<br />

KIN295 Independent Study in Kinesiology credits: 1<br />

Sophomore level independent study.<br />

KIN315 Fitness Trainers credits: 2<br />

This course is designed to give knowledge of the basic skills of fitness training. This class<br />

involves learning about how to implement a proper fitness program to the individual and<br />

group.<br />

KIN323 Adapted Physical Education credits: 2<br />

Physical education activities modified to the needs, limitations and interests of the mentally<br />

and/or physically challenged individual.<br />

KIN324 Sports in American Society credits: 2<br />

Students survey and discuss the various branches of sports, both amateur and professional,<br />

as they are played in the United States. A critical analysis of the sports scene.<br />

KIN334 Biomechanics credits: 3<br />

Students examine the role of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems in human movement.<br />

Basic mechanical principles underlying and effecting efficient human movement are<br />

examined. PREREQUISITES: BIO331<br />

KIN335 Physiology of Exercise credits: 3<br />

Students investigate the application of physiological principles to the study of human<br />

performance related to sports and leisure activities. PREREQUISITES: BIO331

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