Kinesiology
AT 202. Foundations of Athletic Training
Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program. Fundamental principles for the prevention, evaluation, and care of common athletic injuries will be discussed. Techniques in taping and rehabilitation of injuries are practiced. (3 lab hours)
Units: 1
AT 212. Anatomy, Evaluation, and Rehabilitation of the Lower Extremity
Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program. Concepts and clinical application of anatomy, evaluation, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal impairments of the lower extremity. (3 lecture, 9 lab hours)
Units: 6
AT 214. Therapeutic Modalities
Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program. Concepts and clinical application of thermotherapies, electrical modalities, and manual therapy techniques. (1 lecture, 3 lab hours)
Units: 2
Course Typically Offered: Fall
AT 216. Research Methods in Athletic Training I
Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program. This course will provide an introduction to concepts of research and clinical statistics for athletic trainers, including development of a clinical question, implementing the five-step process of evidence-based practice, and critical appraisal of the evidence.
Units: 2
AT 222. Anatomy, Evaluation, and Rehabilitation of the Upper Extremity
Prerequisites: Successful completion of AT 202, AT 212, AT 214, & AT 251. Concepts and clinical application of anatomy, evaluation, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal impairments of the upper extremity. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
Units: 4
AT 224. General Medical Conditions and Pharmacology
Prerequisites: Successful completion of AT 202, AT 212, AT 216, & AT 251. Fundamental principles for the prevention, evaluation, care, and pharmacological treatment of general medical conditions will be discussed. (1 lecture, 3 lab hours)
Units: 2
AT 226. Research Methods in Athletic Training II
Prerequisites: Successful completion of AT 202, AT 212, AT 216, & AT 251. A continuation of AT 216: Research Methods in Athletic Training I. This course will build on concepts of research, clinical statistics, critical appraisal, and evidence-based practice for athletic trainers.
Units: 2
AT 228. Policy and Procedures in Athletic Training
Prerequisites: Successful completion of AT 202, AT 212, AT 216, & AT 251. Sports medicine ethics, legal considerations, and policies and procedures following local, state, and national guidelines.
Units: 2
AT 232. Anatomy, Evaluation, and Treatment of the Spine
Prerequisites: Successful completion of AT 222, AT 226, AT 228, & AT 252. Concepts and clinical application of anatomy, evaluation, therapeutic modalities, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal impairments of the head, face, and spine. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
Units: 3
AT 234. Immediate and Emergency Care
Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program. The prevention, recognition, evaluation, acute care, treatment, and return to participation for catastrophic injuries in physical activity. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
Units: 3
AT 238. Board of Certification Exam Preparation
Prerequisites: Successful completion of AT 222, AT 226, AT 228, & AT 252. This course will help athletic training students prepare for the Board of Certification exam. This course is designed to review prominent theory, topics, and techniques related to athletic training practice: identify knowledge strengths/deficiencies and formulate an individualized study guide. CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1
AT 242. Prevention and Wellness
Prerequisites: Successful completion of AT 234. Theory and practical tools employed in sports medicine to screen. assess and prevent athletic injuries are reviewed. (1 lecture, 3 lab hours)
Units: 2
AT 244. Psychological Aspects of Injury and Rehabilitation in Athletic Training
Prerequisites: Successful completion of AT 232, AT 234, AT 238, AT 253, & AT 296S. An 8-week course that examines psychosocial considerations in sport following injury, throughout the subsequent rehabilitation, and return to participation. Students will learn the importance of incorporating mental skills post-injury to increase motivation, performance, and confidence during the return to participation process.
Units: 2
AT 248. Professional Practice in Athletic Training
Prerequisites: Successful completion of AT 232, AT 234, AT 238, AT 253, & AT 296S. Management of an athletic training facility including employee communication, human resources, professional ethics, and continuing education.
Units: 2
AT 251. Clinical Practicum I
Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program. This 16-week practicum will allow students to apply academic knowledge and further develop clinical skills under direct supervision from clinical preceptors. Includes a two-week immersive clinical experience and a 16-week integrated clinical experience.
Units: 3
AT 252. Clinical Practicum II
Prerequisites: Successful completion of AT 202 & AT 251. This 16-week practicum will allow students to apply academic knowledge and further develop clinical skills under direct supervision from clinical preceptors.
Units: 3
AT 253. Clinical Practicum III
Prerequisites: Successful completion of AT 222, AT 226, AT 228, & AT 252. Immersive practicum will allow students to apply academic knowledge and further develop clinical skills under direct supervision from clinical preceptors. Includes two-week and eight-week immersive clinical experience. CR/NC grading only.
Units: 6
AT 254. Clinical Practicum IV
Prerequisites: Successful completion of AT 232, AT 234, AT 238, AT 253, & AT 296. This eight-week immersive practicum will allow students to apply academic knowledge and further develop clinical skills under direct supervision from clinical preceptors. CR/NC grading only.
Units: 6
AT 296. Current Concepts in Athletic Training I
Prerequisites: Successful completion of AT 222, AT 226, AT 228, & AT 252. A seminar course designed to focus on current topics in athletic training and sports medicine.
Units: 2
AT 297. Current Concepts in Athletic Training II
Prerequisites; Successful completion of AT 232, AT 234, AT 238, AT 253, & AT 296. A seminar course designed to focus on current topics in athletic training and sports medicine.
Units: 3
AT 298. Project
Preparation, completion, submission, and/or demonstration of an original project. Approved for RP grading.
Units: 3-6
AT 298C. Project Continuation
For continuous enrollment while completing the project. May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Units: 0
AT 299. Thesis
Preparation, completion, and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree. Approved for RP grading.
Units: 3-6
AT 299C. Thesis Continuation
For continuous enrollment while completing the thesis. May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Units: 0
CI 161. Mth Mtl P E
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 999 units
EHD 154B. Final Student Teaching Seminar - Kinesiology
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in EHD 155B. Seminar to accompany final student teaching that provides opportunities for candidates to investigate and discuss variety of topics and strategies and to reflect on issues that surface during their student teaching experience.
Units: 1
EHD 155B. Studt Tchg Kines
Prerequisites: admission to student teaching, EHD 155A, CI 161 (or concurrently, depending on major departmental policy); senior or post baccalaureate standing; approval of major department including subject matter competency approval; completion of the subject matter preparation program or passing the subject matter examination(s) designated by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Supervised teaching in single subject classroom; assignment is for the full day; five days per week. CR/NC grading only.
Units: 5-10, Repeatable up to 20 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 4. Swimming for Beginners
An introduction to aquatic safety, swim lore, self rescue, and the following strokes: freestyle, back crawl, breast stroke, butterfly, and side stroke. (Course fee, $4) (Formerly PE AC 4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 6. Water Aerobics
Water exercises which will be the vehicle to develop improved physical fitness or a therapeutic role with pool activities ranging from walking and jogging to resistance activities and hydrotherapy. (Course fee, $4) (Formerly PE AC 6)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 10. Hip Hop Dance
Observation, practice, and refinement of basic skills in the art of Hip Hop dance. Understanding and appreciation of dance in diverse cultures and as a fitness activity. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 11. Partners Club Dancing
Teaches dancing with a variety of partners in club settings. Covers analysis of rhythms associated with modern music and application of these rhythms to partner dance. (Course fee, $4) (Formerly KAC 80T)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 12. Elementary Social Dance
An introduction to a variety of dances. Includes the basic step and variations for the cha-cha, waltz, fox trot, swing, tango, and rumba. (Course fee, $4) (Formerly PE AC 12)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 13. Swing Dance
Exploration of the many facets of swing dance for couples, including step patterns, rhythms and configurations. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 15. Basic Massage
Fundamental massage techniques; types of massage and their usage; physiological and psychological effects of massage, classical Swedish massage strokes and their sequence. (Course fee, $4) (Formerly PE AC 15)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 17. Elementary Archery
Instruction in archery skills, including care and construction of tackle. Emphasis on fundamental skills and shooting form. (Course fee, $4) (Formerly PE AC 17)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
KAC 19. Elementary Badminton
Instruction in basic skills and techniques of badminton for singles, doubles, and mixed doubles play. Emphasis on basic skill development, rules, and strategy. (Course fee, $4) (Formerly PE AC 19)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
KAC 21. Elementary Strength Training
Basic knowledge and concepts of use of resistive exercises to increase muscular strength and endurance. The course stresses the physiological considerations of weight training, selecting exercises for basic programs, charting workouts, nutritional considerations of weight training , selecting exercises for basic programs, charting workouts, nutritional considerations, and the safety of weight training. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 22. Elementary Bowling
An introductory course which stresses fundamentals of the stance, approach and delivery, scoring, bowling terminology, etiquette, and league play. (Course fee, $25)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 24. Elementary Conditioning Exercises and Aerobics
A variety of floor and step activities to develop and improve strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 26. Shiatsu Massage
Fundamental principles and techniques of shiatsu (Japanese Acupressure Therapy); the physiological and psychological effects of shiatsu; different techniques of pressure application, basic shiatsu points; and basic shiatsu routine. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
KAC 27. Elementary Fencing
Instruction in the on-guard position, footwork, basic defensive and offensive skills, and judging a foil fencing bout. Emphasis on foil fencing. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 28. Beginning Billiards
Basic concepts, techniques, skills, and strategies associated with billiards, pool, and similar games. (Course fee, $4) (Formerly KAC 80T)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
KAC 30. Elementary Golf
Beginning instruction on the techniques for putting, chipping, pitching, iron, and wood shots. Also includes rules and etiquette for golf. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
KAC 31. Elementary Gymnastics
Basic skills for balancing, stunts, tumbling, trampolining and apparatus work. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 33. Fitness Walking
Designed to improve physical and emotional health through walking for pre-set duration and intensity. Includes benefits, walking technique, weight loss plan, and pre- and post-fitness levels. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 39. Jogging
Instruction in the basic principles of fitness as they apply to a jogging program. Emphasis on learning how to train/workout, cardiorespiratory endurance, and proper walking/jogging techniques and flexibility. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 40. Elementary Karate
Japanese style of Shotokan Karate. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 41. Judo
Basic instruction in techniques for throwing, grappling skills, and limited self-defense. Students should achieve technical level of yellow belt. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 42. Physical Training
Unique overall fitness program emphasizing strength and endurance training. Designed to tone muscles, promote weight loss and increase stamina. Course is tailored to individual student needs. Program includes running, weight lifting, aerobics, organized sports, and calisthenics. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 2, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 43. Taekwondo
Korean marital art and Olympic event; emphasizes self-control, balance and coordination, flexibility, speed, self-defense, and Olympic-style sparring. (Course fee, $4) (Formerly KAC 80T)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
KAC 44. Kendo
The art of Japanese fencing; emphasizes self-discipline, physical training, competition, and swordsmanship. (Course fee, $4) (Formerly KAC 80T)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
KAC 45. Basic Aikido
Basic Aikido techniques, terminology and Dojo etiquette. Facilitate the understanding and application of basic Aikido self-defense techniques, and prepare the student with basic skills necessary to comfortably train in any Aikido Dojo. (Formerly KAC 80T)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
KAC 46. Elementary Racquetball
Introduction to rules, etiquette, basic strategy, and a variety of shots, including the forehand and backhand drive, lob, pinch, kill, and back-wall. Also includes a variety of serves. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
KAC 47. Tai Chi
Fundamentals of history, philosophy, and practice of Tai Chi. (Course fee, $4) (Formerly KAC 80T).
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
KAC 48. Cardiovascular Boot Camp
Course will enhance and improve the cardiovascular conditioning of individual students by applying the current training methodology of the U.S. Army. This class will be a hard driving, motivational and fun change of pace for students who want to experience the physical conditioning atmosphere and regimens that only the U.S. military can provide. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
KAC 49. Kickboxing
Basic kickboxing techniques and physical conditions. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 50. Assault Avoidance Techniques
Physical training and practice to facilitate the understanding and application of basic self-defense techniques and to raise awareness for personal safety and empowerment. Explores many creative self-defense strategies. (Course fee, $4) (Formerly KAC 80T)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
KAC 51. Self-defense
Instruction in the basics of personal defense and safety. Emphasis will be on awareness and prevention as well as techniques for dealing with an assailant. (Course fee, $4) (Formerly PE AC 51)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
KAC 53. Beginning Table Tennis
Instruction in basic skills and techniques of table tennis for singles and doubles play; emphasis upon footwork, strokes, different spins, and strategies. (Course fee, $4) (Formerly KAC 80T)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
KAC 54. Elementary Tennis
Designed for players with little or no experience who want to review the basics. Topics include: terminology, stroke fundamentals, game rules, basic positioning for singles and doubles play, footwork, and etiquette. Non-marking tennis-specific shoes required. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 60. Yoga
Instruction and practice in the basics of Hatha Yoga. Includes beginning breathing patterns, relaxation techniques, physical postures, and concentration exercises. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 61. Fitness Development through Pilates Mat
Basic principles and techniques of Pilates mat exercises. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 65. Basketball
Participation-based course emphasizing basketball fundamentals such as passing, dribbling, and shooting, as well as basic fast break and offensive and defensive principles. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 68. Soccer
Instruction and practice in the basic fundamentals of soccer. Includes game rules, terminology, participation and competition drills, fundamental soccer skills, conditioning, principles of play, and appropriate sportsmanship. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 71. Elementary Volleyball
Instruction and practice in basic fundamentals of volleyball. Includes setting, serving, passing, blocking, rules and strategies, and practical applications of knowledge in game situations. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 73. Softball
Instruction and practice in playing skills, strategies, and rules of softball. Includes individual skill, offensive and defensive skills and concepts, modified game activities, and competitive opportunities. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 80T. Intermediate Fencing
Intermediate footword offensive and defensive techniques for foil and saber.
Units: 1
KAC 80T. Pickleball
Instruction in basic skills and techniques of pickleball. Topics include terminology, stroke and serving fundamentals, game rules, basic positioning for singles and doubles play, footwork, and etiquette. Non-marking court-specific shoes required. This topic may not be repeated for credit. (Offered Fall 2023)
Units: 1
KAC 101. Advanced Lifesaving
Prerequisite: 300 yard continuous swim (front crawl and breaststroke), and a 20-yard swim, surface dive of 7-10 feet, retrieving a 10-pound object, 20-yard swim with the object, exiting the water using the ladder/steps within 100 seconds. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 2, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 103. Swim for Fitness
Prerequisite: intermediate swim ability. Development of aerobic, cardiovascular fitness through swimming. Exposure to various swim programs and practice of a variety of swimming strokes. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KAC 154. Intermediate Tennis
Prerequisite: KAC 54 or equivalent. Review of beginning level skills and introduction of intermediate level tennis strokes and strategy. Non-marking tennis-specific shoes required. (Course fee, $4)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
KAC 171. Intermediate Volleyball
Prerequisite: KAC 71 or equivalent. Review of basic skills and introduction of intermediate level skills and strategies. (Course fee, $4) (Formerly PE AC 171A)
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 99 units
KINES 1. Introductory Principles and Techniques for Physical Fitness Development
Prerequisites: Kinesiology or athletic training major, or by permission of the department chair. The study of introductory concepts, principles, and techniques for the development of physical fitness. Students are strongly encouraged to complete this course during the 1st or 2nd semester on campus.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 20. Fitness Development
Prerequisite: Kinesiology or Athletic Training major or by permission of the department chair. Fundamental and basic principles of development of physical fitness; integration of theory and practice. Physical performance and written requirements included. Prerequisite for many other kinesiology courses. (2 lab hours)
Units: 1
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 25. Conditioning and Resistance Training Techniques
Prerequisite: Kinesiology or Athletic Training major or by permission of the department chair. The foundational application, performance, supervision, and instruction of accepted strength training and conditioning techniques.
Units: 1
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 31. Historical and Professional Foundations of Physical Education
Prerequisite: Course open to Kinesiology - Physical Education option majors only or with permission from the department. Introduction to the physical education profession. Includes history, philosophy, psychology, sociology, concepts, programs, state and national standards, qualifications, career issues, and future of the discipline.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 32. Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
Corequisite: Requires concurrent enrollment in any Kinesiology Activity Course (KAC). Kinesiology-Physical Education Teacher Education Option majors are required to take KAC 4, KAC 6, or KAC 103 as the activity component with KINES 32. Healthy lifestyle patterns, exercise, nutrition, and physiological hygiene. Prevention of chronic diseases. Long-term behavior modification. Includes physiological measurements, nutritional analysis, and principle of exercise. G.E. Breadth E.
Units: 2
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GE Area: E
KINES 33. Foundation of Sport Exercise Psychology
The study and application of psychological principles and foundations to sport and exercise across the lifespan and across activity contexts. (Formerly KINES 80T)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 35. Human Structure and Function: Applications to Kinesiology
An introductory study of principles, concepts, and interactions of human anatomy and physiology specifically related to physical activity and directed toward kinesiologists and/or coaches. Emphasis on metabolism (bioenergetics) and respiratory, cardiovascular, neuromuscular, and skeletal systems.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 38. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Designed for prospective coaches, athletic trainers, and health and physical educators. Aids in the recognition, evaluation, and care of athletic injuries. Techniques in taping, prevention, and rehabilitation of injuries. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 43. Introductory Experience in Athletic Training
Designed for prospective athletic training students. This 16-week experience will allow students to observe with certified athletic trainers in a variety of clinical settings. CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1, Repeatable up to 2 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 45. Introduction to Sport Administration
Examination of the sport industry, including the professional, college, youth, high school, and Olympic sport sectors. Overviews the infernal ad external aspects of sport organizations as well as common sport careers, duties, and responsibilities within the sport industry. (Formerly KINES 180T)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
KINES 48. Emergency Management of Athletic Trauma
Recognition, prevention, and treatment for emergency conditions that occur in athletes and other physically active individuals. Certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer if requirements are met. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 75T. Topics in Kinesiology
Introductory topics in kinesiology not available through current curricula offerings.
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 8 units
KINES 109. Motor Learning
Prerequisites: for Physical Education Teacher Education option only: KINES 1, KINES 31, KINES 32, and KINES 35; for other options and majors: no prerequisites. Principles of motor learning. The study of various theories. Application of theories and findings in presentations and planning of movement activities. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
KINES 110. Motor Development
Prerequisites (for Physical Education Option only): KINES 1, KINES 25. KINES 31, KINES 32, and KINES 35. Other Options and Majors, no prerequisites. Comprehensive study of physical, psychological and social stages of human development through the lifespan related to motor development. Students will be prepared to recognize, assess and provide feedback related to developmental and learning sequences, and basic movement patterns.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 111. The Olympic Games
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation, Breadth Area D and PLSI 2. History, development, and significance of the Olympic Games; Olympism as a microcosm of cross-cultural, political, economic, and gender relationships. Will not meet the Upper Division GE requirement for Kinesiology or Athletic Training Majors. G.E. Integration ID.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GE Area: ID
KINES 116. Fundamentals of Biomechanics
Prerequisites: Kinesiology - Physical Education option only: KINES 1; for other options and majors: KINES 35 or BIOL 33 or BIOL 67A. Study of structural and mechanical properties of musculoskeletal system, associated movement function of human body, and applied physics. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 118. Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology
Prerequisites: KINES 35 or BIOL 33 or BIOL 67B. The study and application of physiological bases of movement, work, response, and adaptation to exercise. Environmental conditions, gender, and age considered.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 119. ECG and Clinical Exercise Physiology
Prerequisites: KINES 118 (can be taken concurrently). Foundational principles and concepts of electrocardiography, and clinical applications of principles and concepts of exercise physiology. (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 120. Planning Strategies for Physical Education
Prerequisites: KINES 1, KINES 31, KINES 35, KINES 110 passed with a C grade. Organization, presentation, and evaluation of in-class demonstrations. Philosophy of teacher preparation covered and developed through practice, observation, planning and presentations. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 121. Body Composition: Theory, Principles and Management
Prerequisite: KINES 32. Concepts and models of body composition. Theoretical principles underlying measurement of body composition; practical applications of principles to measurement. Behavioral strategies for optimization of body composition.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 122. Nontraditional Games and Outdoor Education
Prerequisites: KINES 1, KINES 31, KINES 32, KINES 33, KINES 35 (or BIOL 33), KINES 110, KINES 120 passed with C grade; and KAC Area A, B, and C. Course open to Kinesiology - Physical Education option majors only. Study of a variety of recreational, multicultural, and non-traditional games, as well as outdoor education for lifelong participation. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3
KINES 123. Analysis and Application: Rhythmic Movement in Physical Education
Prerequisites: KINES 1, KINES 31, KINES 32, KINES 33, KINES 35 (or BIOL 33), KINES 110, KINES 120 passed with a C grade; and KAC Area A, B , and C. Course open to Kinesiology-Physical Education Teacher Education option majors only. Study of a variety of recreational, multicultural, and non-traditional games, as well as outdoor education for lifelong participation. (1 lecture, 4 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
KINES 125A. Coaching Football
Principles underlying participation in competitive football. (Spring only)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
KINES 125B. Coaching Basketball
Principles underlying participation in competitive basketball. (Fall only)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
KINES 125C. Coaching Track and Field
Principles underlying participation in competitive track and field.
Units: 3
KINES 125D. Coaching Baseball
Principles underlying participation in competitive baseball. (Fall only)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
KINES 126. Analysis and Application: Aquatics
Prerequisites: KINES 1, KINES 31, KINES 32, KINES 35 (or BIOL 33), KINES 110, KINES 120 passed with a C grade; and KAC Aquatics requirement (KAC 4, 6, or 103) which may not be taken concurrently. Course open to Kinesiology - Physical Education option majors only. Overview of aquatics: elementary through advanced skills (infant through adult). Emphasis on sequencing skills and water safety certification. Required to teach PE in CA public schools. (2 lectures, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 131. Analysis and Application: Individual, Team and Fitness Activity
Prerequisites: KINES 1, KINES 31, KINES 32, KINES 33, KINES 35 (or BIOL 33), KINES 110, KINES 120 passed with a C grade. Course open to Kinesiology-Physical Education Teacher Education option majors only. Analysis and application of strategies for teaching individual, team, and fitness activities. Principles, theory and practice of fitness and teaching in adapted or mainstream settings. (1 lecture, 4 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
KINES 137. Structural Biomechanics
Prerequisites: KINES 35 or BIOL 33 or BIOL 67A. Human movement: biological and mechanical bases, application of musculoskeletal considerations, and principles of mechanics to human movements.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
KINES 144I. Field Experience in Teaching
Prerequisites: KINES 1, KINES 31, KINES 32, KINES 33, KINES 35, KINES 110, KINES 116, KINES 118, KINES 120, KINES 122, KINES 126, KINES 123, KINES 131; KAC Area A, B, and C. Open only to Kinesiology Majors with options in physical education. Supervised placement in physical education instructional settings at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Includes a variety of practical learning experiences and seminar discussions. CR/NC grading only. (3 hours undergraduate seminar education workshop) (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
KINES 146. Risk Management of Sport & Exercise
Prerequisites: Kinesiology Exercise Science Option major, or B or better in KINES 45; KINES 111. Examination of common risk management issues and principles in the sport and exercise industries, including contracts, torts, constitutional law, intellectual property, employment law, agency law, sport legislation. (Formerly KINES 180T)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
KINES 147. New Vent Sport
Examination of new ventures are created in the sport industries. Covers planning, self-assessment, idea generation, development and operating strategies required to start a new venture in exercise sport. (Formerly KINES 180T course).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
KINES 148. Biophysical Aspects of Aging
(KINES 148 same as GERON 148) Theories of aging, biological mechanisms of the aging process, and the role of physical activity in those physiological functions influenced by age. (Spring only)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
KINES 150I. Internship in Sport Administration
Prerequisites: Senior standing, completion of all required courses in the Kinesiology - Sport Administration option, and approval from Kinesiology - Sport Administration Option Coordinator. Supervised work experience in a sport administration setting, directed and evaluated by a qualified faculty member with supervision by an on-site sport administration professional.
Units: 12
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 152. Physical Education for Children
Prerequisite: minimum of junior standing. Theory, analysis, and study of movement experiences, skills and materials, appropriate for elementary level school children. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 157. Adapted and Inclusive Physical Education
Prerequisites: KINES 1, 31, 32, 110, 120 and proof of current First Aid and CPR/AED certification for adult and child. The design, implementation, and evaluation of individualized adapted PE programs for students with disabling conditions in school & special settings. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)
Units: 3
KINES 159. Measurement and Evaluation
Prerequisites: KINES 1, KINES 31, KINES 110, and KINES 120. Course open to Kinesiology - Physical Education option majors only. Selection, adaptation and development of appropriate measurement instruments and strategies based on physical, motor, and fitness attributes and needs of individuals and classes. Application and interpretation of basic statistical methodology.(2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
KINES 162. Coaching Concepts
Current problems of coaches in the school setting; techniques of motivation, organization, and public relations. (Fall only)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
KINES 163. Fitness and Wellness
Prerequisite: KINES 32, KINES 118 (may be taken concurrently). Study, analysis, development, and practice of health related fitness and weight control programs for various populations. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours). Note: Potential restricted admission during first week of enrollment to students with senior status.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 165. Performance Related Fitness
Prerequisites: KINES 118 and KINES 116 or KINES 137 (all may be taken concurrently). Physiological and biomechanical principles related to implementation of conditioning programs for athletic performance. Practical applications. Discussion of skill and performance-related components of physical fitness. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) Note: Potential restricted admission during first week of enrollment to students with senior status.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 167. Integrative Exercise Science
Prerequisites: KINES 116 and KINES 118 (both may be taken concurrently). Integration of humanistic, physiological, and biomechanical aspects of exercise science through lectures, readings, discussions, and writing assignments. Note: Potentially restricted admission during first week of enrollment to students with senior status.
Units: 3
KINES 172SI. Seminar in Coaching and Sport Leadership
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a supervised opportunity to observe and participate in coaching and sport leadership. Discussion of coaching science and sport leadership issues in relation to service-learning observations, which is an integral component of the course. Students are encouraged to complete KINES 33 and/or KINES 162 prior to enrollment in this course. (Formerly KINES 180T)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 180T. Topics in Kinesiology
Topics relating to analysis, performance, theory, current trends, and research in kinesiology not available through current curricula offerings.
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 12 units
KINES 190. Independent Study
See Academic Placement - Independent Study. Approved for RP grading.
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 199I. Supervised Work Experience
Prerequisites: upper-division status, GPA 2.5 last 30 units, permission of department chair and instructor. CR/NC grading only. (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
KINES 222. Biomechanics
Prerequisites: KINES 116 or KINES 137 or equivalent. Study of physical and mechanical bases of human movement. Mechanical properties of tissues, relation to function. Application of principles of physics and mechanics to human movement and sport. Kinematic analysis of sport performances.
Units: 3
KINES 230. Statistical Inference in Kinesiology
Theory and nature of statistical inference; study of statistical methodology relating to the selection of the most appropriate statistical technique, and the interpretation of findings. Required of all M.A. candidates.
Units: 3
KINES 231. Research Methods in Kinesiology
Seminar in research methods appropriate for physical education, exercise science, and related professions: use of information retrieval technology; critiquing, conducting and reporting research. Required of all M.A. candidates. (Formerly P E 231)
Units: 3
KINES 232. Environmental Exercise Physiology
The physiological responses/adaptations/illnesses to heat, altitude, cold, hyperbaric, polluted, and microgravity environments with attention to human performance will be studied. Course will emphasize acute and chronic effects of heat and hydration on exercise performance.
Units: 3
KINES 233. Metabolic and Neuromuscular Exercise Physiology
Prerequisites: KINES 118 or equivalent. Advanced study of biochemistry of energy metabolism; structure, function, performance and training adaptation of the neuromuscular system; effects of exercise, training and aging on musculoskeletal and neuromuscular health. fitness and performance. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
Units: 3
KINES 234. Cardiovascular and Respiratory Exercise Physiology
Prerequisites: KINES 118.Advanced study of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems related to exercise, training, health, disease, and aging. Theoretical concepts are supported by extensive practical experience in the Human Performance Lab. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
Units: 3
KINES 237. Design and Implementation of Resistance Training Programs
Study of research findings and established scientific principles of resistance training for development of muscular strength, power, and endurance. Practical applications to technique, program development, and competition. (Formerly P E 237)
Units: 3
KINES 238. Exercise Testing, ECG, and Prescription
Prerequisite: KINES 118 or equivalent. Study of American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. Concepts of Screening, exercise testing, and prescribing exercise for apparently healthy and special needs populations, supported by extensive practical laboratory testing experiences. (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)
Units: 3
KINES 241. Sport Leadership
This course explores the importance of leadership in sport, how to lead and sovle problems, and how to build organizations from the bottom up. The culmination of the class is a personal leadership development plan formulated by each student.
Units: 3
KINES 242. Program Development in Physical Education
Study of the current education scene to provide students with an understanding of the role that school physical education plays in today's education. Identification of sound procedure and practice in organizing and conducting relevant programs of physical education.
Units: 3
KINES 244. Sport Law
The study and application of the law to sport organizations and its implications for sport leaders. (Formerly PE 244)
Units: 3
KINES 245. Sport Career Development
Study of sport career development. Students undergo a career analysis to determine their current market value, build a personal brand, and develop a strategic sport career plan to differentiate themselves from others in the sport industry.
Units: 3
KINES 246. Sport Revenue Streams
Examination of sport revenue streams, with emphasis on how to increase revenue via sport fundraising, sales, sponsorshop, promotion, and licensing.
Units: 3
KINES 247. Title IX Compliance
Examination of the issues and principles related to Title IX compliance as they apply to interscholastic and intercollegiate athletics. (Formerly KINES 250T).
Units: 3
KINES 250T. Topics in Kinesiology
Advanced studies in theoretical research in selected topics. (Formerly P E 250T)
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units
KINES 250T. Applied Physical Activity Promotion
The study of research findings and currently applied principles and practices related to increasing participation in physical activity. An examination of theories and practices for promoting physical activity at the individual, group, community/governmental/public, and organization/business levels. This topic may not be repeated for credit. (Offered Fall 2023)
Units: 3
KINES 261. Professional Ethics
Examination of ethical issues, practices, and values in sport. Emphasis on developing professional values in relation to one's chosen profession.
Units: 3
KINES 262. Social Implications of Sport
Cultural and social factors related to play, games, and athletic contests; social parameters in the conduct and management of school athletic programs; emphasis on research studies. (Formerly P E 262)
Units: 3
KINES 263. Psychology of Sport: Mental Training
An examination of the concepts in sports psychology, motivational variables, emotional states and personality variables; mental states, behavioral techniques and strategies; and issues in sports psychology. (Formerly P E 263)
Units: 3
KINES 264. Psychology of Coaching: Talent Development
Examination of psychological components of the coaching and talent development. Explores coaching development, coaching models, as well as strategies for dealing with athletes and different coaching contexts. Discussion of talent development theories including influence of genetic and environmental factors.(Formerly KINES 250T)
Units: 3
KINES 265. Psychobiology of Sport and Exercise
Investigation of the relationship between sport, exercies, physical activity and anxiety, arousal, burnout, causal attributions, cognitive functioning, exercise adherence, group cohesion, mood states, motivation, negative behavior, personality, public health, quality of life, self-confidence, and youth development.
Units: 3
KINES 266. Psychology of Injury in Sport and Physical Activity
An examination of psychological theories and applied considerations related to injuries and the subsequent rehabilitation of the physically active.
Units: 3
KINES 285. Internship in Kinesiology
Work experience within the physical education, health-fitness industry, or sport administration setting, directed and evaluated by a qualified faculty member with appropriate supervision by an on-site professional. CR/NC grading only.
Units: 3-6
KINES 290. Independent Study
See Academic Placement Independent Study. Approved for RP grading.
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 6 units
KINES 298. Project
Preparation, completion, submission, and/or demonstration of an original project. Creativity shall be a prime factor. Approved for RP grading.
Units: 3-6
KINES 298C. Project Continuation
Pre-requisite: Project KINES 298. For continuous enrollment while completing the project. May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Units: 0
KINES 299. Thesis
Preparation, completion, and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree. Approved for RP grading.
Units: 6
KINES 299C. Thesis Continuation
Prerequisite: KINES 299. For continuous enrollment while completing the thesis. May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Units: 0
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