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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • KIN 124 - Softball

    Credits: (1)
    Note
    For students in the College of Arts and Sciences, no more than 4 credit hours in lifetime sports and exercise activity classes may be applied toward a degree.


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  • KIN 126 - Volleyball I

    Credits: (1)
    Note
    For students in the College of Arts and Sciences, no more than 4 credit hours in lifetime sports and exercise activity classes may be applied toward a degree.


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  • KIN 127 - Volleyball II

    Credits: (1)
    Note
    For students in the College of Arts and Sciences, no more than 4 credit hours in lifetime sports and exercise activity classes may be applied toward a degree.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: KIN 126 or consent of instructor.


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  • KIN 135 - Archery

    Credits: (1)
    Note
    For students in the College of Arts and Sciences, no more than 4 credit hours in lifetime sports and exercise activity classes may be applied toward a degree.


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  • KIN 136 - Badminton

    Credits: (1)
    Note
    For students in the College of Arts and Sciences, no more than 4 credit hours in lifetime sports and exercise activity classes may be applied toward a degree.


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  • KIN 140 - Golf

    Credits: (1)
    Note
    For students in the College of Arts and Sciences, no more than 4 credit hours in lifetime sports and exercise activity classes may be applied toward a degree.


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  • KIN 143 - Handball

    Credits: (1)
    Note
    For students in the College of Arts and Sciences, no more than 4 credit hours in lifetime sports and exercise activity classes may be applied toward a degree.


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  • KIN 144 - Judo I

    Credits: (1)
    Note
    For students in the College of Arts and Sciences, no more than 4 credit hours in lifetime sports and exercise activity classes may be applied toward a degree.


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  • KIN 145 - Judo II

    Credits: (1)
    Note
    For students in the College of Arts and Sciences, no more than 4 credit hours in lifetime sports and exercise activity classes may be applied toward a degree.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: KIN 144 or consent of instructor.


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  • KIN 148 - Racquetball

    Credits: (1)
    Note
    For students in the College of Arts and Sciences, no more than 4 credit hours in lifetime sports and exercise activity classes may be applied toward a degree.


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  • KIN 150 - Self Defense

    Credits: (1)
    Instruction in selected self-defense techniques derived from judo, karate, and other martial arts.

    Note
    For students in the College of Arts and Sciences, no more than 4 credit hours in lifetime sports and exercise activity classes may be applied toward a degree.


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  • KIN 151 - Tennis I

    Credits: (1)
    Note
    For students in the College of Arts and Sciences, no more than 4 credit hours in lifetime sports and exercise activity classes may be applied toward a degree.


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  • KIN 152 - Tennis II

    Credits: (1)
    Note
    For students in the College of Arts and Sciences, no more than 4 credit hours in lifetime sports and exercise activity classes may be applied toward a degree.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: KIN 151 or consent of instructor.


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  • KIN 154 - Tumbling and Floor Exercise

    Credits: (1)
    Note
    For students in the College of Arts and Sciences, no more than 4 credit hours in lifetime sports and exercise activity classes may be applied toward a degree.


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  • KIN 160 - Aerobic Dancing and Exercise

    Credits: (1)
    Note
    For students in the College of Arts and Sciences, no more than 4 credit hours in lifetime sports and exercise activity classes may be applied toward a degree.


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  • KIN 161 - Fitness and Conditioning

    Credits: (1)
    Note
    For students in the College of Arts and Sciences, no more than 4 credit hours in lifetime sports and exercise activity classes may be applied toward a degree.


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  • KIN 162 - Jogging

    Credits: (1)
    Note
    For students in the College of Arts and Sciences, no more than 4 credit hours in lifetime sports and exercise activity classes may be applied toward a degree.


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  • KIN 163 - Weight Training

    Credits: (1)
    Note
    For students in the College of Arts and Sciences, no more than 4 credit hours in lifetime sports and exercise activity classes may be applied toward a degree.


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  • KIN 206 - Water Exercise and Water Fitness Instructor Training

    Credits: (1)
    Skills and knowledge to develop competency in participating, designing, and leading different types of water exercise, as well as administering all aspects of water fitness classes.

    Note
    One hour lecture and one hour lab each week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: KIN 104.


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  • KIN 220 - Biobehavioral Bases of Physical Activity

    Credits: (4)
    Current perspectives from the biological and behavioral domains of kinesiology will be used to explore the significance of physical activity for optimal health.  Topics include physiology of physical activity, social and behavioral epidemiology of physical activity and health, control and biomechanics of human movement.

    Note
    Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab experiences.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    UGE




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  • KIN 310 - Measurement and Research Techniques in Kinesiology

    Credits: (3)
    Theory and techniques of measurement and research in the biological and behavioral aspects of kinesiology.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: KIN 220.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • KIN 320 - Motor Learning and Development

    Credits: (3)
    Issues of motor learning and development as they relate to the application of instructional techniques.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: PSYCH 110 or EDCEP 215.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • KIN 330 - Biomechanics

    Credits: (3)
    Mechanical and anatomical aspects of human movement.  Kinematic and kinetic principles applied to the analysis of human movement. 

    Note
    Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOL 340 and PHYS 113.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    No




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  • KIN 335 - Physiology of Exercise

    Credits: (4)
    The responses of the human body to exercise. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the structure-function relationships of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and muscular systems and how their function is integrated to support the dynamics of muscular contraction. Limitations to exercise performance will be examined in health and disease and the adaptability of the human body to physiological (i.e., exercise training) and environmental (e.g., hypoxia) stressors will be examined.

    Note
    Four hours lecture per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOL 340.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • KIN 336 - Physiology of Exercise Lab

    Credits: (1)
    A laboratory course to supplement the material of KIN 335.

    Note
    Two hours lab per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: KIN 335 or concurrent enrollment.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • KIN 345 - Social and Behavioral Epidemiology of Public Health Physical Activity

    Credits: (4)
    And introduction to the social and behavioral epidemiology of physical activity in public health: outcomes, influences, and promotion in individuals, settings and communities.

    Note
    Four hours of contact time per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: KIN 220, PSYCH 110; SOCIO 211 with a grade of C or better, concurrent enrollment in KIN 346.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • KIN 346 - Laboratory Experience for Social and Behavioral Epidemiology of Public Health Physical Activity

    Credits: (1)
    A laboratory experience for KIN 345.  

    Note
    Two hours of contact time per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in KIN 345.


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  • KIN 360 - Anatomy and Physiology

    Credits: (8)
    Anatomy and Physiology of the organ systems of the human body. Laboratory includes physiology experiments, study of anatomy from computer simulation, dissection demonstrations, X-rays, and slide work.

    Note
    Five hours lecture and two three-hour lab sessions a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOL 198 taken at K-State (with a C grade or better) or transferred introductory biology credit.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    UGE course
    UGE




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  • KIN 398 - Topics in Kinesiology

    Credits: (1-3)
    Study of a selected topic in an area not covered in the curriculum or involving application of theory presented in a related subject core course.

    Note
    May be repeated as topic varies.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • KIN 399 - Honors Seminar

    Credits: (1-3)
    Selected topics in kinesiology.

    Note
    Open to non-majors in the honors program.

    When Offered
    On sufficient demand

    UGE course
    UGE




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  • KIN 405 - Choreographing Aerobic Dance and Exercise Routines

    Credits: (2)
    A study of choreography and methodology in teaching aerobic dance and exercise routines in various educational settings. Emphasis upon preparation and progression of routines. Selecting music, designing routines, and methods of presenting to various age groups.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: KIN 330 and 335.


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  • KIN 430 - Practicum in Lifetime Sports

    Credits: (2)
    Supervised students assist in lifetime sports classes.

    Note
    Four hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.


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  • KIN 435 - Sport and Contemporary Society

    Credits: (3)
    An analysis of sport and its role in contemporary society. Course creates a greater awareness of the social significance of sport in society and fosters the capacity to use critical thinking in the analysis of significant sport issues.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: SOCIO 211.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

    Cross-listed
    SOCIO 435


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  • KIN 463 - Laboratory Practicum in Kinesiology

    Credits: (1-2)
    Supervised students assist in laboratory.

    Note
    Four hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing and appropriate background for problem undertaken.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • KIN 498 - Honors Tutorial in Kinesiology

    Credits: (1-3)
    Individually directed research in kinesiology, normally as a preliminary to writing a senior honors thesis.

    Note
    May be repeated once to a total of three hours.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, membership in the honors Program of the College of Arts and Sciences, and permission of instructor.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • KIN 499 - Honors Project

    Credits: (3)
    Open only to Arts & Sciences students who are active members of the University Honors Program.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • KIN 515 - History of Sport

    Credits: (3)
    The historical development of sport (especially in Europe and North America) including the growth of competition, the rise of mass spectator sports, elitism, and the changing function of sport. History of sport as business and history of the relationship between sport and other institutions.

    Cross-listed
    HIST 515


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  • KIN 520 - Practicum in Fitness Settings

    Credits: (1-3)
    Practical experiences in the fitness setting such as observation and participation in exercise testing and prescription, exercise leadership, and record keeping and program management.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: KIN 335, CPR & First Aid Certification, and consent of instructor

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • KIN 521 - Prac/Public Health Physical Activity

    Credits: (1-3)
    Practical experiences in the public health setting, such as observation and participation in public health physical activity program planning and evaluation.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • KIN 590 - Seminar in Kinesiology

    Credits: (3)
    Issues and problems involving integration of the subdisciplines of kinesiology and professional areas of application.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Completion of all or concurrent enrollment in final kinesiology core courses.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • KIN 591 - Psychology of Exercise and Sport Injury

    Credits: (3)
    Underlying effects, treatment of psychological consequences, and physical trauma of exercise and sport injury. Topics include the impact of injury on exercise behavior, the athlete at risk, behavioral risk factors, injury assessment, treatment of injury, and psychological factors addressed by the sports medicine team.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOL 340 and a grade of C or higher in KIN 310 and KIN 345.

    When Offered
    Intersession


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  • KIN 592 - Sport and Exercise Personality

    Credits: (3)
    The role of personality in sport, sport performance and exercise behavior. Theories relevant to sport and exercise personality will be examined to provide a theoretical framework for understanding and applying research. Assessment instruments and relevant research will be examined and critiqued.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in KIN 310 and 345.

    When Offered
    Intersession

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    No




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  • KIN 598 - Topics in Kinesiology

    Credits: (1-3)
    Study of a selected topic in kinesiology involving either an in-depth study or application of theory presented in a related core course.

    Note
    May be repeated as topic varies.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Related core course.

    When Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • KIN 599 - Independent Studies in Kinesiology

    Credits: (1-3)
    Selected topics in kinesiology. Maximum of 3 hours applicable towards a degree.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Consent of undergraduate coordinator.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • KIN 600 - Psychology of Physical Activity

    Credits: (3)
    An examination of theory and research related to physical activity participation. Topics will include: mental health effects of exercise, behavior change theories applied to physical activity, physical activity correlates and intervention strategies used to increase and maintain physical activity participation.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in KIN 310, 340 and 345.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • KIN 601 - Cardiorespiratory Exercise Physiology

    Credits: (3)
    An examination of the structure and function of the respiratory system and the manner in which oxygen passes from the atmosphere to its site of utilization in the mitochondria. Exercise and environmental stresses will form the basis for examining the capacity, plasticity, and limitations to respiratory function.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in KIN 310 and KIN 335.

    When Offered
    Spring, odd years

    Cross-listed
    AP 601

    UGE course
    No




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  • KIN 602 - Gender Issues in Sport and Exercise

    Credits: (3)
    An examination of the impact of exercise and fitness trends on women in contemporary society with particular emphasis on how society presents obstacles to exercise and fitness. Topics include the relationship between exercise patterns and family structure, cosmetic fitness, eating disorders, and social class.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in KIN 310, 340, and 345.

    When Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • KIN 603 - Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology

    Credits: (3)
    Study of the structure and function of the cardiovascular system as it pertains to acute and chronic exercise. Topics include the control of blood pressure, vascular volume, and blood flow during orthostasis and exercise.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in KIN 310 and 335.

    When Offered
    Spring

    Cross-listed
    AP 603

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  • KIN 604 - Exercise and Mental Health

    Credits: (3)
    Study of research and theory related to mental health consequences of physical activity. Topics will include the role of exercise in developing self-esteem and body image as well as the use of exercise as a therapy for emotional and behavioral disorders.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in KIN 310, 340, and 345.

    When Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • KIN 605 - Topics in the Biological Basis of Kinesiology

    Credits: (1-3)
    Study of a selected topic in the biological basis of kinesiology involving either an in-depth study or application of theory presented in a related course area.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in KIN 310 and 335.

    When Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • KIN 606 - Topics in the Behavioral Basis of Kinesiology

    Credits: (1-3)
    Study of a selected topic in the behavioral basis of kinesiology involving either an in-depth study or application of theory presented in a related course area.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in KIN 310, 340, and 345.

    When Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • KIN 607 - Muscle Exercise Physiology

    Credits: (3)
    Subcellular, cellular, and tissue structure of skeletal muscle and the relationship of these structural characteristics to the functioning of the muscle. Examines energy pathways available to the muscle to support the various functions, mechanisms underlying changes in exercise tolerance that accompany exercise training and detraining, and diseases that affect skeletal muscle.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in KIN 310 and KIN 335.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • KIN 608 - Body Image, Eating Disorders & Obesity

    Credits: (3)
    Study of research and theory related to body image, eating disorders and obesity from psychological, behavioral, and physical activity and public health perspectives. Topics will include epidemiological trends, psychosocial and environmental factors, diagnostic criteria and ethics, as well as prevention and treatment strategies.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: C or higher in KIN 345.

    When Offered
    Summer


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  • KIN 609 - Environmental Physiology

    Credits: (3)
    Study of the physiological adaptations to acute and chronic challenges imposed by the environment. Topics will focus on how different physiological systems respond to different environmental stressors (heat, cold, deep sea diving, high altitude).

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: KIN 335.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • KIN 610 - Program Planning and Evaluation

    Credits: (3)
    Theories and models and the stages and activities of planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: KIN 345, KIN 346.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • KIN 612 - Built Environment and Physical Activity

    Credits: (3)
    Overview of neighborhood and community design characteristics that contribute to more active living and improved health.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: KIN 345, KIN 346.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • KIN 625 - Exercise Testing and Prescription

    Credits: (3)
    Benefits and risks of exercise testing and prescription with healthy populations, individuals at risk, and patients with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Includes experiences with exercise test technology and methods of exercise prescription.

    Note
    Two hours recitation and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in KIN 310, KIN 335, proof of current CPR, BLS, and First Aid certification.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • KIN 630 - Design and Analysis of Exercise and Sport Equipment

    Credits: (3)
    Design and analysis of equipment used in selected sports and equipment used in both resistive and aerobic exercise. Relevant biomechanical and physiological principles will be reviewed and applied to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of equipment now available on the open market and to consider potential improvements in design.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in KIN 310, 330, and 335.

    When Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • KIN 635 - Nutrition and Exercise

    Credits: (3)
    The interrelationships between diet, nutrition, and exercise. Topics covered include physical fitness, weight control, nutrient metabolism during exercise, and athletic performance.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: HN 132 or HN 400 and a grade of C or higher in KIN 310 and 335.

    When Offered
    Fall

    Cross-listed
    HN 635


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  • KIN 650 - Development of Motor Control

    Credits: (3)
    A multi-level analysis of the neurophysiological activation of muscle, reflexes, sensory integration during movement, and theories of voluntary movement.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOL 340 and a grade of C or higher in KIN 310.

    When Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • KIN 655 - Fitness Promotion

    Credits: (3)
    The study of the implementation and promotion of preventive health programs for populations at work, hospitals, and community fitness settings.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: KIN 310 and KIN 335.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • KIN 657 - Therapeutic Use of Exercise in the Treatment of Disease

    Credits: (3)
    Analysis of pathophysiology associated with a number of different diseases and the impact on exercise performance as well as the use of exercise as a therapeutic modality.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in KIN 310 and KIN 335.

    When Offered
    Spring, even years


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  • KIN 700 - Physical Culture in the Western World

    Credits: (3)
    A seminar on selected topics in the historical and philosophical foundations of physical culture in western civilization.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Three hours of Western Heritage.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • KIN 703 - Minority Groups in Sport

    Credits: (3)
    The contributions by, problems of, and discrimination against minority groups in sports.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: KIN 250 and KIN 340.


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  • KIN 718 - Cinematographic and Videographic Analysis of Human Movement

    Credits: (3)
    Techniques and instrumentation for the analysis of overt human movement using film, videotape, and other imaging techniques.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: KIN 250 and KIN 330.

    When Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • KIN 792 - Health-Fitness Instructor Internship

    Credits: (6)
    Supervised field experience in settings such as Hospital Wellness Centers, YMCA, YWCA, municipal recreation agency, or industrial fitness agency.

    Note
    May be completed with half-time assignment for 12-16 weeks or full-time assignment for 6-8 weeks.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: KIN 335/336, KIN 520, 625, 655, and consent of instructor

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • KIN 793 - Internship/Public Health Physical Activity

    Credits: (1-8)
    Supervised field experience in settings such as public health departments, foundations, government offices, or research programs.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: KIN 345, 346, 521, 655.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • KIN 796 - Topics in Exercise Physiology

    Credits: (3)
    Selected topics in exercise physiology involving either greater in-depth study, or application of theory presented in a related course.

    Note
    May be repeated as topic varies. Only 6 hours may be counted toward degree.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: KIN 335, KIN 336.

    When Offered
    On sufficient demand

    Cross-listed
    AP 796


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  • KIN 797 - Topics in Public Health Physical Activity Behavior

    Credits: (3)
    Selected topics in public health physical activity behavior involving either greater in-depth study, or application of theory presented in a related course.

    Note
    May be repeated as topic varies. Only six hours may be counted toward degree.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: KIN 345, KIN 346.

    When Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • LAR 010 - Landscape Architecture Field Trip

    Credits: (0)
    Field trip requirement: each spring third-year students will be required to participate in a 4- to 5 day field trip.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 410 or instructor permission.

    When Offered
    Spring, Summer


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  • LAR 220 - Site Design Studio I

    Credits: (4)
    Introduction to design processes as the means to translate and apply abstract thinking to organize and articulate solutions to small-scale landscape architecture projects. Emphasis placed on diagramming, spatial definition and ordering, introduction to the literature, introductory application of site analysis and design communication.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Admission to the LA professional program. Prerequisite or corequisite: LAR 510.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 248 - Landscape Architecture Materials and Methods

    Credits: (3)
    To provide the student a basic understanding of materials and methods commonly utilized in the practice of landscape architecture as a basis to pursue subsequent land design and land construction course work.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: PHYS 113, 115 or 213. Prerequisite or corequisite: LAR 520.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • LAR 310 - Design Graphics and Visual Thinking

    Credits: (2)
    A study of graphic communication techniques for the exploration and presentation of landscape architecture design ideas.

    Note
    Four hours studio a week.

    Requisites
    Admission to the LA professional program.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 320 - Site Design Studio II

    Credits: (5)
    Small- to medium-scale site design studies with emphasis placed on design process, response to cultural and natural conditions, detailed articulation of space including definition and use of materials, and design communication.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 220. Prerequisite or corequisite: LAR 520.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • LAR 322 - Environmental Issues and Ethics

    Credits: (3)
    An introduction to the relationship of the natural environment to the life within it and as a factor in environmental design ethic.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    When Offered
    Spring

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  • LAR 410 - Planting Design Studio

    Credits: (5)
    Design studies emphasizing functional, aesthetic, and ecological uses of plants. projects emphasize design process and the relationship between plants and the built environment; elements and principles of planting design; plant selection; preparation of planting plans; specification writing; and design implementation.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 320. Prerequisite or corequisite: LAR 520, HORT 374.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 420 - Natural Systems and Site Analysis

    Credits: (4)
    Emphasis on ecological issues in design, natural systems, and site analysis in planting design.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and six hours studio a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Admission to LA professional program.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 433 - History and Theory of Landscape Architecture

    Credits: (3)
    The influences of social, political, economic, and climatic factors on historic landscape styles; theory of landscape design.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Admission to LA professional program.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 438 - Land Construction I

    Credits: (4)
    Lecture and studio problems in the basic aspects of land construction to include professional service proposals, site mapping, topography, site design, site grading and earthwork estimation methods, and site layout.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 248, 320. Corequisite: LAR 530.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 439 - Land Construction II

    Credits: (4)
    Continuation of LAR 438. To include landscape irrigation, area and landscape lighting, construction detailing, construction specification writing, bid proposals, and cost estimating.

    Note
    Three hours lecture and five hours studio a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 438. Prerequisite or corequisite: LAR 540.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • LAR 440 - Problems in Landscape Design

    Credits: (Variable)
    Assigned problems and reports in landscape architecture.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Admission to professional MRCP program.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • LAR 442 - Site Planning and Design Studio

    Credits: (5)
    Medium- to large-scale design studies with emphasis placed on developing comprehensive and detailed solutions that demonstrate the application and integration of knowledge in site analysis, site design, planting design, construction, and design communication.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 410.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • LAR 444 - Internship Planning Seminar

    Credits: (1)
    Exploration and preparation for a landscape architecture internship.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 442, 439.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 450 - General Landscape Design

    Credits: (3)
    Basic graphic communication skills, design principles, and design vocabulary covering residential and small-scale landscape development plans.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and two hours studio a week.

    A general service course for majors outside the College of Architecture, Planning and Design.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 500 - Site Planning and Design

    Credits: (3)
    Theory, principles, and elements of site planning and design. Lectures, readings, short problems, and site visits dealing with site analysis, ecological consideration, grading drainage, circulation and parking, lighting, planting design, materials and details, management and maintenance, and cost factors.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 401 or concurrent with ARCH 401.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • LAR 501 - Landscape Architecture Seminar I

    Credits: (2)
    Discussion of current trends in landscape architecture and related fields by students, faculty, and invited speakers.

    Note
    Two 2-credit-hour seminars are required for a total of four hours for the BLA program.

    Required of all fourth- and fifth-year landscape architecture majors.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • LAR 510 - Landscape Architecture Tech Module I

    Credits: (1)
    Introductory theory, methods, and application of technological skills and support of concurrent landscape architecture studios and courses. Emphasis is on data collection and management and mapping and analysis.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Admission to LA professional program.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 520 - Landscape Architecture Tech Module II

    Credits: (1)
    Introductory theory, methods, and application of technological skills and support of concurrent landscape architecture studios and courses. Emphasis is on CAD and 3-D modeling.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 510.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • LAR 530 - Landscape Architecture Tech Module III

    Credits: (2)
    Intermediate theory, methods, and application of technological skills and support of concurrent landscape architecture studios and courses. Emphasis is on CAD and 3-D modeling and surveying.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 520.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 540 - Landscape Architecture Tech Module IV

    Credits: (1)
    Intermediate theory, methods, and application of technological skills and support of concurrent landscape architecture studios and courses. Emphasis is on CAD and 3-D modeling and presentation graphics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 530.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • LAR 550 - Landscape Architecture Tech Module V

    Credits: (2)
    Advanced application of technological skills and support of concurrent landscape architecture studios and courses. Emphasis is on CAD and 3-D modeling, thematic mapping, and geoprocessing.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 540.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 560 - Landscape Architecture Tech Module VI

    Credits: (1)
    Advanced project specific applications in data collection and management, CAD modeling, thematic mapping and GIS, and presentation graphics.

    Requisites
    Corequisite: LAR 705.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • LAR 610 - Landscape Architecture Field Trip

    Credits: (1)
    Field trip opportunity for students with advanced standing in the College of Architecture, Planning and Design.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • LAR 635 - Golf Course Planning and Design

    Credits: (1-4)
    Fundamentals of golf course planning and design, including: history, management, design, facilities, aesthetics, and technical development.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing within landscape architecture.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • LAR 645 - Professional Internship Report

    Credits: (1-2)
    Confirmed employment with a landscape architecture, architecture, planning, or engineering sponsor.

    Note
    Presentation of a summary exhibition board and oral report by each student.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite:  LAR 655.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • LAR 646 - Community Planning and Design

    Credits: (5)
    Design studies focused on community planning and design issues and their communication. Emphasis placed on responding to socio-cultural, political and natural site conditions at multiple scales ranging from large scale land use plans to detailed site plans and design communication.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 442 and PLAN 315. Corequisite: LAR 502.

    When Offered
    Summer


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  • LAR 647 - Land Construction III

    Credits: (5)
    Continuation of LAR 439 to include large scale site design, road alignment, large area grading, soils and excavation methods, storm drainage, and utilities routing.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 439.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 648 - Landscape Architecture Specialization Studio

    Credits: (Variable)
    Diverse topic-specific studios that are supported by corresponding graduate seminars. Focused exploration of landscape architecture practice.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: LAR 442. Corequisite: LAR 750.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • LAR 650 - Landscape Architecture Seminar II

    Credits: (2)
    Literature review and discussion of current issues and trends in community planning and design. Readings and discussion in preparation for field trip. 

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the MLA program. Prerequisite and corequisite: Admission to the LAR program.

    When Offered
    Summer


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  • LAR 652 - The Small Community in the Plains States

    Credits: (3)
    An overview of the diverse nature of small communities in the Plains states, with an emphasis on the forms and patterns in the existing physical environment. Instruction in various methods of survey and analysis at the regional and community-specific scales, and application of these techniques to a different community each semester.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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