Catalog 12-13.indd - McMurry University

Kinesiology & Health FitnessDEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY& HEALTH FITNESSProfessor Parris, Department ChairProfessors Rutledge, SmithAssistant Professor WillisInstructor McMurrayMission and Goals:The mission and Goals of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Fitnessare for students to:1. Acquire knowledge, attitudes, and habits necessary to maintainhealth and achieve physical and emotional well-being. Students willlearn how to be physically well, develop physical skills, and demonstratesatisfactory competence in a variety of fi tness techniquesand activities, including adaptations for clients with limited abilities ormedical conditions.2. Think critically and communicate new ideas. Students will activelyuse intellectual and creative problem-solving during sessions of Kinesiologyand Health Fitness courses.3. Prepare adequately for professional careers related to physicaleducation and exercise science. Students majoring or minoring inKinesiology programs will project personal goals, investigate careerrequirements, select appropriate degree plans, and make successfulefforts to learn in each course offered by the Department of Kinesiologyand Health Fitness.Special Programs and Opportunities:Kinesiology Klub. The McMurry Kinesiology Klub is open to all interestedstudents. It is affi liated with the Texas Association for Health, PhysicalEducation, Recreation, and Dance. Activities include programs with guestprofessionals, fi eld trips to professional meetings and workshops, andfund-raising activities. Qualifying members are inducted each spring intothe national fraternity, Phi Epsilon Kappa.Departmental Awards. Each Spring, six awards are presented tooutstanding students who are engaged in professional preparation in thisdepartment. The Hadley and McCowen Scholarships are awarded tostudents in the Athletic Training program. The Swagerty, Seidel, Stith, andFeris awards are given to juniors displaying leadership in kinesiology.Departmental Honors. Please see the description of the Honors Programunder the Special Program section earlier in the catalog.PRE-LICENSE ATHLETIC TRAINING / SPORTS MEDI-CINE PROGRAMAdvisor: Mrs. Janet McMurrayAdmission to the Athletic Training Program is selective, based on applicationto the program (available online), academic standing, interview withthe Head Athletic Trainer, and acceptance from the Head Athletic Trainerto enter the program.This program has been approved by the Texas State Department of Healthfor pre-license preparation in athletic training. Students in this programmay choose the ESHP athletic trainer concentration, ALL PE certifi cationwith Athletic Trainer options, or declare a major outside the Departmentof Kinesiology and elect to take the course work required by the TexasDepartment of State Health Services, (www.dshs.state.tx.us) to take theirrespective test for licensure. These requirements will be in addition toother requirements of their chosen degree:PRE-LICENCE ATHLETIC TRAINING / SPORTS MEDICINE HOURSSelect 6 hrs from6KINE 1121, 1122, 2121, 2122, 3121, 3122, 4121, 4122(These above labs satisfy the 1800 clock hours of supervisedwork in the training room required by the state of Texas)KINE 22612KINE 23353KINE 33313KINE 33073KINE 33213KINE 33803KINE 41001KINE 43203KINE 43403BIOL 24014Additional training/certification neededCPR, and First Aid Certifi cationTOTAL HOURS 34Courses Taught in the Kinesiology Department:HF 1120Racquet SportsHF 1130Team SportsHF 1140AerobicsHF 1141Fitness AquaticsHF 1143Power WalkingHF 1144Introductory JoggingHF 1190Personal FitnessHF 1192Circuit TrainingHF 1193Group ExerciseHF 1200Fitness For Living Modifi edHF 1210Fitnes For LivingHF XX99 Special TopicsKINE 1121-4122KINE 2211KINE 2212KINE 2213KINE 2214KINE 2241KINE 2261KINE 2330KINE 2335KINE 3100KINE 3230KINE 3300KINE 3302KINE 3307KINE 3310KINE 3320KINE 3321KINE 3325KINE 3331KINE 3340KINE 3350KINE 3380KINE 4100KINE 4120KINE 4220KINE 4320KINE 4325KINE 4330KINE 4340KINE 4388KINE 4X95KINE 4X96*KINE XX99Apprentice Athletic Trainer LaboratoryCoaching FootballCoaching BasketballCoaching VolleyballCoaching Track and FieldMovement and Rhythmical Activities for ChildrenAssessment of Athletic InjuriesFoundations of Exercise ScienceAccident Prevention and Care of InjuriesUniversity Interscholastic League RulesAdapted Physical EducationStatistics for Measurement and Evaluation in KINEIntroduction to Motor LearningNutrition for the Health SciencesExercise PrescriptionExercise LeadershipAnatomical KinesiologyBiomechanical KinesiologyPersonal and Community HealthInstructional Stategies for Elementary School PEInstruction Strategies for Secondary School PETherapeutic Modalitied and Rehab. of Athletic InjuriesApplied Pharmacology for Athletic TrainersPedagogical AprenticeshipLaboratory Testing in Exercise SciencePhysiology of ExerciseRisk Management in Exercise ScienceOrganization and Administration of AthleticsAdvanced Techniques of Athletic TrainingInternship (Taken during last semester at McMurry)Independent StudiesHonors TutorialSpecial Topics95