KINS 250 Kinesiology (5 credits)

2. Analyze the effects of mechanical loading on bone, muscles, cartilaginous and ligamentous structures in the human body.

3. Apply the concepts of kinematics and kinetics to help improve physical performance using both quantitative and qualitative data.

4. Apply fundamental human movement principles through analysis of human movement at the joint specific level.  

5. Analyze human structural abnormalities, postural abnormalities, deformities and muscular imbalances in order to develop an exercise prescription.

6. Analyze common exercises to determine joint movements, joint Range of Motion (ROM), muscles involved, contraction types in order to develop an exercise prescription. 

7. Evaluate information and its sources critically using scientific research.

Degree Outcomes
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information and ideas in order to construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions.

Program Outcome #1: Promote the health and fitness of clients by using and articulating the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines to created environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging for all clients. (Alignment with National Certifying Body)

Progra Outcome #5:  Identify and conduct oneself as a member of the health and fitness profession by knowing and using ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to health and fitness practices as detailed by ACSM. (Alignment with National Certifying Body and Quality Assurance) 

Lecture Contact Hours 30
Lab Contact Hours 40
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 70

Potential Methods
A.  Reflection on Readings
B.  Objective Examination
C.  Self-corrected assignments   
D.  Specialized activities (independent and collaborative)
E.  Presentations (variety of methods)