Kinesiology

Fitness Activities

2007-2008 BIP (Fitness Activities) Course Descriptions

1037. Physical Activity Workshop I (1 s.h.) F S.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0008.)

These workshops are designed to enable students to develop the knowledge and skills needed to participate at a beginning level in one of four activity spheres: aquatics, lifetime, fitness, and/or survival.

Note: For a list of activities offered each semester, contact the workshop coordinator in the Department of Kinesiology in Pearson Hall, Room 123. Kinesiology 1037 begins on the first Tuesday of each semester and runs for the first seven (7) weeks of the semester.

1038. Physical Activity Workshop II (1 s.h.) F S.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0009.)

These workshops are designed to enable students to develop the knowledge and skills needed to participate at a beginning level in one or four movement spheres: aquatics, lifetime, fitness, and survival.

Note: For a list of activities offered each semester, contact the workshop coordinator in the Department of Kinesiology in Pearson Hall, Room 123. Kinesiology 1038 begins mid-semester and runs for the last seven (7) weeks of the semester.

1001. Aerobics I (2 s.h.) F S SS.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0010.)

This course leads to the development and maintenance of aerobic capacity of the circulatory and respiratory systems primarily through various aerobic activities. The course includes information on the values and means of developing and assessing aerobic fitness.

1002. Aerobics II (2 s.h.) F S.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0029.)

Prerequisite: Kinesiology 1001 (0010) or permission of the instructor.

This course introduces advanced theory and training in aerobic fitness. Advanced practical knowledge on class planning, choreography, skill building, physical assessment, and the physiological and psychological benefits of aerobic fitness training are included. Physical and psychological preparation and values of the activity are included.

1018. Fitness for Life (2 s.h.) F S SS.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0018.)

This course introduces the principles and activities for the development of optimal levels of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body weight, and body composition. Assessment of fitness level, development of an individual activity program commensurate with personal goals, and current research findings concerning exercise and nutrition are included. Physical and psychological preparation and values of the activity are included.

1062. Weight Training I (2 s.h.) F S SS.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0019.)

This course introduces the knowledge and skills needed to train with weights for sport, recreation, health, and fitness. Muscular contraction, overload, specificity of training, progression, and various types of exercise and programs are taught. Students learn to develop and participate in personal weight training programs. Physical and psychological preparation and values of the activity are included.

1063. Weight Training II (2 s.h.) F S.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0022.)

Prerequisite: Kinesiology 1062 (0019) or permission of instructor.

This course furthers the knowledge and skills needed to train with weights for sport, recreation, health and fitness. Advanced forms of muscular contraction, overload, specificity of training, progression, and various types of exercise and programs are taught. Students further develop their abililty to participate in personal weight training programs at more advanced levels. Psychological preparation and values of activity are included.

1064. Yoga I (2 s.h.) F S.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0030.)

This course introduces the principles of yoga for developing fitness in the individual as a whole and for the reduction of stress. The concept of body image and developing the fundamental skills for making yoga a safe, daily practice is included. Physical and psychological preparation and values of the activity are included.

1202. Concepts in Health-Related Fitness (2 s.h.) F S.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0099.)

Prerequisite: Kinesiology 1223 (C100) and 1224 (C101).

This course introduces Kinesiology majors to the principles, components, and values of physical fitness and the means of improving the level of fitness of each component. A balanced emphasis will be placed on personal development and application of teaching fitness to low fitness people. Physical and psychological preparation and values of participation in the activity are included.

Note: This course is for majors only.