Kinesiology

Lifetime Activities

2007-2008 BIP (Lifetime 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.

1012. Badminton I (2 s.h.) F S SS.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0031.)

This course introduces the skills, strategies, etiquette, knowledge of the rules and how to select proper equipment, as well as opportunities for participation in badminton. Physical and psychological preparation and values of the activity are included.

1019. Golf I (2 s.h.) F S SS.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0013.)

This course introduces the skills, strategies, etiquette, knowledge of the rules, and how to select proper equipment, as well as opportunities for participation in golf. Physical and psychological preparation and values of the sport are included.

Note: Transport costs and greens fees are the responsibility of the student.

1022. Gymnastics I (2 s.h.) F S.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0016.)

This course introduces the skills of floor exercise, tumbling, trampoline, and vaulting (for men and women); rings, horizontal bar, parallel bars, and side horse (for men); balance beam and uneven bars (for women). Physical and psychological preparation and values of the sport are included.

1054. Tennis I (2 s.h.) F S SS.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0032.)

This course provides opportunities to develop the skills, strategies, etiquette, knowledge of the rules and how to select proper equipment, as well as opportunities for participation in tennis. Physical and psychological preparation and values of the sport are included. Emphasis is on preparing students to be lifelong participants in tennis.

1056. Volleyball I (2 s.h.) F S SS.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0064.)

This course introduces the skills, strategies, etiquette, knowledge of the rules, and how to select proper equipment, as well as opportunities for participation in volleyball. Physical and psychological preparation and values of participation in the activity are included.

1057. Volleyball II (2 s.h.) F S.
(Formerly: KNSLOGY 0065.)

Prerequisite: Kinesiology 1056 (0064) or permission of the instructor.

This course advances the skills learned in Volleyball I. Skill foci include mastery of passing and serving while improving setting, spiking and blocking. Traditional court positioning is reviewed and new offensive and defensive rotations and team configurations and transitions are explored. Knowledge and demonstrations of skills mechanics, rules, regulations, safety and etiquette are reviewed and enhanced. Mental aspects of the game are also included.