2014-15-Undergraduate-Catalog

Course Descriptions • 411KIN 166 Coaching Baseball/SoftballCourse topics include baseball and softball game strategies, principles of practice and training and teammanagement. One credit.KIN 168 Coaching Track & Field/Cross CountryCourse topics include track and field/cross country meet strategies, principles of practice and training and teammanagement. One credit.KIN 170 Coaching SoccerCourse topics include soccer game strategies, principles of practice and training and team management. Onecredit.KIN 172 Coaching Lacrosse/Field HockeyCourse topics include lacrosse/field hockey game strategies, principles of practice and training and teammanagement. One credit.KIN 191 First Aid and CPRSatisfactory completion of this course will lead to American Red Cross Certification in both Standard First Aid andCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). A Red Cross certification fee is required. One credit.KIN 252 Personal and Community HealthDesigned to develop attitudes and practices that contribute to better individual and group health. Emphasis isplaced upon current health issues and decision making in health behaviors and health needs. Three credits.KIN 264 PracticumDesigned to provide observation and participation in public school programs under the supervision of anexperienced teacher. One credit.KIN 295 Topics in KinesiologyStudy of specific topics, issues or themes within the field of kinesiology. Two credits.KIN 395 Kinesiology TopicsStudy of specific topics, issues or themes within the field of kinesiology. Three credits.KIN 477 Principles and Philosophy of CoachingDevelopment of skills and knowledge related to coaching interscholastic sports in general. Course topics includebut are not limited to: managing athletic budgets, interacting with sport media, scheduling athletic contests andcommunicating with parents and community members. In addition, issues such as player selection/retention,motivation and leadership will be addressed. Prerequisites: KIN 280 and KIN 350. Three credits.KINESIOLOGY EDUCATION (KNS)KNS 262 Instructional Strategies for Team SportsThis course addresses methodologies for teaching a variety of team sports. Students will lead peer teachingexperiences requiring the generation of lesson plans and a unit block plan for a specific sport. Students will alsoengage in a 20-hour, supervised field experience in an assigned secondary school. Prerequisites: Physical educationmajors only and sophomore standing. Three credits.KNS 305 Materials and Methods in Teaching Elementary Healthand Physical EducationThe developmental approach advocated in this course attempts to apply knowledge of children’s growth andmotor development in a comprehensive manner, recognizing the essential concept of the individuality of thelearner — individually in terms of motor, cognitive, and affective development. This course addresses essentialinformation for successful teaching in regards to the learner, the program, and the teacher at the elementary level.Teacher candidates will engage in a 75-hour, supervised field methods experience in an assigned school andparticipate in a weekly seminar. Prerequisites: EDU 301 and KNS 262; acceptance into the School of Education andHuman Development; pass Praxis I. Physical education majors only. Four credits.