Kinesiology Activity (KINE)

Trey McKinley, Department Chair
817-598-6255 • tmckinley@wc.edu

Betty Jo Crumm Graber Athletic Center (GYMN)
817-598-6355

Kinesiology majors should seek advisement within the Kinesiology Department regarding specific transfer degree requirements.

Course Descriptions

KINE 1102: Camping and Hiking

Class Program
Kinesiology Activity (KINE)
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
36.0108.51 23
An introduction to camping and hiking. Emphasis will be on appropriate camping gear and apparel, camping and hiking safety and etiquette, exercises for flexibility, strength and conditioning and camping/hiking as a lifelong activity. Course schedule for instructional classes and overnight camping will be discussed at the first class.

KINE 1111: Beginning Tennis

Class Program
Kinesiology Activity (KINE)
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
36.0108.51 23
Stroke techniques for recreational play including ground strokes, volleys, overheads, and serves. Terminology, scoring, and historical background of tennis. Three hours activity per week.

KINE 1114: Self Defense

Class Program
Kinesiology Activity (KINE)
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
36.0108.51 23
Basic principles of self - defense; stressing physical fitness and utilizing basic martial arts related to self defense. Three hours activity per week.

KINE 1130: Pilates I

Class Program
Kinesiology Activity (KINE)
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
36.0108.51 23
The practice of Pilates is designed for fitness enthusiasts who want to experience the bountiful benefits of Pilates by embodying safe body alignment principles, increasing circulation, improving strength and flexibility and learning various relaxation techniques. Three hours per week. One hour credit.

KINE 1150: Yoga I

Class Program
Kinesiology Activity (KINE)
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
36.0108.51 23
Asana (postures), Pranayama (breathing techniques) and relaxation for proficiency in Hatha Yoga technique. Yoga terminology, basic nutrition, and historical background of Yoga. Three hours per week. One hour credit.

KINE 1338: Concepts of Physical Fitness

Class Program
Kinesiology Activity (KINE)
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 2
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
31.0501

This course is designed to familiarize students with knowledge, understanding and values of health related fitness and its influence on the quality of life emphasizing the development and implementation of fitness programs.

KINE 2100: Intermediate Table Tennis

Class Program
Kinesiology Activity (KINE)
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
36.0108.51 23
Designed for students interested in advanced skills for doubles and singles tournament play as well as table tennis as a lifelong activity. Three hours activity per week.

KINE 2101: Intermediate Spinning

Class Program
Kinesiology Activity (KINE)
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
36.0108.51 23
Designed for students interested in continuing their knowledge, improvement, and maintenance of cardiovascular fitness through the primary use of spinning. Development of aerobic and anaerobic systems. Three hours activity per week.

KINE 2106: Intermediate Marksmanship

Class Program
Kinesiology Activity (KINE)
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
36.0108.51 23
This course is designed for students majoring in criminal justice or interested in attending the police academy. Advanced skills for firing weapons. Three hours activity per week.

KINE 2113: Intermediate Jogging

Class Program
Kinesiology Activity (KINE)
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
36.0108.51 23
Recommended for aerobically fit students who want to continue a running program designed to provide optimum conditioning. Three hours activity per week.

KINE 2116: Zumba 2

Class Program
Kinesiology Activity (KINE)
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
36.0108.51 23
A Latin dance style cardio class focused on improving cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, strength and endurance. Three hours activity per week.

KINE 2130: Pilates II

Class Program
Kinesiology Activity (KINE)
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
36.0108.51 23
A continuation of the practice of Pilates is designed for fitness enthusiasts who want to experience the bountiful benefits of Pilates by embodying safe body alignment principles, increasing circulation, improving strength and flexibility and learning various relaxation techniques. Three hours per week. One hour credit.

KINE 2150: Yoga II

Class Program
Kinesiology Activity (KINE)
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
36.0108.51 23
Expanding and building on the “Sun Salutation.” Teaching Vinyasa yoga combinations, Asana and expanding on various Pranayama, mudras and mantra techniques for relaxation and stress relief. Introduction to Agni Yoga and developing a personal practice. Deeper understanding of the Chakra system and relaxation techniques. Three hours per week. One hour credit.

KINE 2356: Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

Class Program
Kinesiology Activity (KINE)
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0913.52 16
Prevention and care of athletic injuries with emphasis on qualities of a good athletic trainer, avoiding accidents and injuries, recognizing signs and symptoms of specific sports injuries and conditions, immediate and long-term care of injuries, and administration procedures in athletic training.