• KIN 4900: Methods of Physical Education

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Designed to prepare physical education majors and minors to teach physical education in the schools. Emphasizes planning, teaching, strategies, and methods. Admission to the Teacher Education program is required. Must be taken concurrently with either KIN 3300 or KIN 4300. Prerequisite/Restriction: KIN 2000.
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  General Education Course

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• KIN 4950: Honors Senior Thesis

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Culminating experience within the department for honors students. Student works closely with faculty mentor in an extensive project in the student's area of interest.
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• KIN 5050: Psychological Aspects of Sports Performance

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Psychological theory and principles applied to sports. Includes motivational techniques, psychological evaluation, stress and anxiety in sports, and personality and sports performance. Cross-listed as: KIN 6050 and PSY 5050/PSY 6050.
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• KIN 5070: Sport Sociology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Develops understanding of the social significance of sport. Applies the sociological perspective to a variety of contemporary issues, enabling students to better understand how sport affects and reflects American culture.
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• KIN 5100: Fitness Assessment and Exercise Programs

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Application of physiologic principles, assessment techniques, and exercise prescription for developing quality fitness programs that impact health. Students gain experience in a personal fitness program and in the use and interpretation of fitness tests. Prerequisite/Restriction: KIN 4100.
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• KIN 5150: Fundamentals of Neuroscience for Motor Control

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This is an introduction to the neural mechanisms that control and shape human movements. It includes a review of basic neural anatomy and physiology, current theories behind movement control, and methods used to conduct studies into the neural control of human movement. Prerequisites: BIOL 2320, BIOL 2420, or instructor permission
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• KIN 5200: Human Motivation in Physical Activity Contexts

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Course Description: This course introduces students to the science of human motivation and its role in promoting physical activity in non-competitive settings. The course focuses on intrinsic and extrinsic factors that shape behavior and the outcomes of various forms of motivation.
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• KIN 5430: The History and Philosophy of Physical Education

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Designed to familiarize physical education majors (or nonmajors) with history of physical education and sport, as well as philosophical influences which have contributed to development of contemporary physical education and sport. Considers historical development of yesterday's pastimes into today's complex, institutionalized forms of sport and physical education.
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• KIN 5500: Student Teaching Seminar

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Capstone seminar focused upon student teaching issues, professional development, and principles of effective instruction. Prerequisite/Restriction: KIN 4900, completion of Level I and II field experiences.
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• KIN 5560: Practicum in Improving School System Programs

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  In-service seminar for experienced teachers, emphasizing improvement in instruction. Repeatable for credit.
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