Instruction in the fundamentals of sailing including safety and a discussion of terminology and technology of sailing. Additional charge for off-campus services.

Note: May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisite: 50 yards swimming ability.

Introduces the student to the basic fundamentals of windsurfing. Covers rigging, terminology, balance, stance, sail adjustment, safety, rescue skills, and tricks.

Note: May be repeated for credit.

Basic water skiing, boat and boating safety and in the fundamental skills in water skiing. Additional charge for off-campus services.

Note: May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisite: 50 yards swimming ability.

Teaches the novice rower oar control, basic commands, and correct style. Students will begin rowing on a modern eight-oared racing shell and be introduced to the one person rowing single.

Note: May be repeated for credit.

KINS 15 is a course designed for Sacramento State students of all experience levels to develop proficiency in the sport of fly fishing while promoting an appreciation of the sport as a socio-cultural and lifetime recreational pursuit. Instruction/participation will include, but is not limited to the following topics: conditioning, conservation techniques, equipment use/care/selection, fly casting, aquatic entomology, stream hydrology, interpretation of fly fishing opportunities, fly fishing tactics, basic knots, and field trips to local streams.

Introduction to the nature and possible meanings of higher education, and the functions and resources of the University. Designed to help students develop and exercise fundamental academic success strategies and to improve their basic learning skills. Provides students with the opportunity to interact with fellow classmates and the seminar leader to build a community of academic and personal support.

Designed to encourage self-improvement through posture evaluation, biomechanic analysis of exercises performed and through participation in varied exercise forms. Students will develop a personalized repertoire of strength, suppleness and stamina exercises calculated to improve possible deficiencies in posture or movement to optimize enjoyment of living.

Note: May be repeated for credit.

Jogging will expose the student to the fundamentals of jogging/running, its potential physiological and sociological benefits as a lifetime activity, fitness testing and individualized conditioning programs.

Note: May be repeated for credit.

Cycling as a lifetime sport; physiological benefits derived from bicycle riding; individual functional evaluation and conditioning, cycle touring. Lecture one hour; activity two hours.

Note: May be repeated for credit.

Examines the historical, philosophical, psychological and physiological aspects of Tai Chi. Students will be provided the opportunity to experience a wide range of movement patterns that focus on the integration of mind and body. The form and structure of technique as well as breathing exercises will be included.

Note: May be repeated for credit.

Development of proficiency in ballroom dance, including history, vocabulary, ballroom dance etiquette and basic steps for foxtrot, waltz, hustle, cha cha, tango, rhumba, salsa, and merengue.

Note: May be taken for credit more than once for credit.

Development of fundamental skills and tactics of the game, knowledge of basic strategy and rules. Emphasis given to individual and team concepts as they relate to performance and competition.

Note: May be repeated for credit.

Advancement of basketball skills and strategy. Emphasis is given to individual and team concepts as they relate to performance competition and officiating basketball.

Note: May be repeated for credit.

Development of basic skills of ball handling, passing, dribbling, trapping, tackling, individual and team tactics and strategies; rules interpretation and officiating; promotion of bio-psychosocial well being.

Note: May be repeated for credit.

Development toward proficiency in tennis, including basic court skills, knowledge, and elementary strategies. Development of enjoyable and appropriate cooperative and competitive modes of behavior, including etiquette and self-awareness. Attention is given to healthful approaches to vigorous lifetime physical activity.

Note: May be repeated for credit.

Exposes students to a broad range of information related to the understanding and development of personal fitness and health, including psycho-social well-being. Examines the elements of exercise, nutrition, and stress management as they relate to healthful living. Students will explore a variety of personal choices and the options for developing and maintaining lifetime wellness.

Corequisite: One unit skill or fitness class; may be taken concurrently.

KINS 101 is an introduction to the study of human movement, including its role in daily life and its place in higher education. Career opportunities related to sport, movement, exercise, and fitness will be examined. Students in this course will explore various educational pathways, requirements, and professional opportunities in the sub-disciplines of Kinesiology.

Advanced instruction in weight lifting including Olympic weight lifting, power lifting, body building, lifting for athletic competition and lifting for physical fitness.

The course is designed to introduce students, persons interested in the personal training field, strength & conditioning and/or prospective coaches at the high school, college, or professional level, public, private settings to what are commonly referred to as training units. These training units are part of the total training program an individual/student/athlete would use to prepare for participation in fitness activity or sport. Included are practical hands-on participatory experiences, program design strategy and practical field tests.

Prerequisite: Restricted to Kinesiology, Pre-Exercise Science, or instructor approval.

Examination of, and practical experience in, techniques for maximizing sport and creative performance through the development of mental skills and strategies for stress control, imagery, goal setting, and concentration.

Designed for senior level students in the Kinesiology major, Physical Education Option, Credential Concentration who wish to deliver an effective, meaningful physical education curriculum to diverse students. Covers curriculum components that include content, content organization, distinctive curriculum models and aspects of curriculum application. Students will learn how to sustain a positive learning experience, conceive and plan meaningful curricula for school based instruction, and to link the school program to opportunities for adolescents outside of school.

Prerequisite: KINS 138; Kinesiology major - Physical Education concentration students only.

Designed to provide students with the basic guidelines for starting and managing multiple health and fitness centers in the private setting; focus on initial start-up of a health and fitness center and operating procedures with emphasis on equipment selection and arrangement, employee training, program planning for safe and optimally beneficial health and fitness results.

Critical perspective of how theoretical concepts and integrated knowledge can be applied to various aspects of physical education, sport, and physical activity. Emphasis is on a coherent understanding of the interrelationships that exist in the subdisciplines of kinesiology and other related subject areas. Capstone experience for students in the Physical Education Concentration; must be taken during the final semester of the student's plan of study.

Prerequisite: KINS PETE or PACC majors only; and GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M or ENGL 109W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M or ENGL 109W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70 or 71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X.

Examination of historical events in physical education and sport; examination of how these historical events have influenced the varying philosophies of physical education, sport, and physical activity, past and present; identification of societal forces in cultures which lead to philosophical beliefs and concepts relative to the structure of the disciplines of physical education, sport, and physical activity.

Prerequisite: KINS 101. KINS 101 may be taken concurrently.

Selection, analysis, construction and administration of norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests used for formative and summative evaluation in the physical education public school setting. Includes both traditional and alternative assessment strategies. Computers are used for data collection, development of assessment instruments, development of grading programs, and for descriptive statistical analysis.

Considers the positive and negative aspects of vigorous exercise and/or sport activity throughout the aging process. Included will be inquiry into the opportunities for activity among adults over the age of thirty, through the active career years, and beyond.

Analyzes sport as a social institution and the interrelations between sport and societal subsystems. Consideration of the attitudes, values, and behaviors associated with sport. Analyzes contemporary problems associated with sport: race relations, the traditional and emergent role of women, leisure behavior, aggression and violence, and political and economic concerns. Analyzes a sociological problem within the context of sport.

Prerequisite: KINS 101. KINS 101 may be taken concurrently.

Sport pedagogy examines learning, teaching and instruction in sport, physical education and related areas of physical activity. Content is focused on differentiated instructional strategies, effective teaching and learning skills, designing instructional plans, managerial behaviors, organizational arrangements, communication skills, and professionalism.

Prerequisite: Kinesiology Majors, Minors and Liberal Studies PE Concentration.

Social actions and behavioral patterns as influenced by the communication process; experiential approaches to techniques of interpersonal and small group relationships and leadership; the constantly evolving communication media as instruments of behavioral change.

Designed to prepare physical education students to analyze and teach developmentally appropriate activities designed for dual participation in the public school setting. Student will be given opportunity to learn and apply the basic techniques of tennis, badminton and pickleball as well as the offensive and defensive net strategies for game play. Emphasis will be given to skill acquisition analysis.

Prerequisite: KINS 138

Corequisite: KINS 138

The course is designed to prepare students to teach, design, and implement strength/conditioning for various fitness/athletic populations. Included are skill techniques, skill analysis, class/group organization, equipment analysis, muscular fitness related to athletics, fitness, rehabilitation, and other factors related to effective teaching of muscular fitness in high school, college, private, public and corporate settings. Emphasis is on kinesiology/biomechanics principles, human anatomy, and physiological adaptations to the various strength/conditioning for fitness/athletic training covered in the course.

Prerequisite: Restricted to Kinesiology, Pre-Exercise Science, Coaching Minor or instructor approval

This is an introductory course designed for students within the Kinesiology Major Physical Education Concentration to analyze the teaching of field sports in secondary school settings. This course provides the student the opportunity to learn basic techniques, strategies, and rules of flag football, volleyball, softball, soccer and basketball. Emphasis will be given to skill performance, skill development, teaching methodology, skill analysis, lead-up activities, and sport participation.

Prerequisite: KINS 138

Corequisite: KINS 138

Students will develop an understanding of the content specific to the design and delivery of non-traditional games and sports. Instruction will focus on performance, skill analysis, methods of teaching, strategies for instruction, and evaluation of skills in K-12 settings. The students will be introduced to a variety of nontraditional games and outdoor activities, as well non-traditional team sports including Lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee, Speedball, Team Handball, and Field Hockey.

Prerequisite: KINS 138

Corequisite: KINS 138

Students will develop an understanding of the content specific to the design/delivery of a variety of innovative fitness/wellness learning experiences for individuals in K-12 settings. Emphasis will be placed on movement and its relationship to the components of health fitness when pursuing and promoting a physically active lifestyle. Students will develop skills in assessing fitness levels and implementing strategies for supporting positive behaviors and attitudes toward fitness/wellness for individuals from diverse populations.

Prerequisite: KINS 138

Corequisite: KINS 138

Sports physiology with special emphasis on studying the various systems in the body that are involved in work, exercise and sport. Training programs to improve these systems and their responses will be discussed in a wide variety of settings including exercise for health, fitness, recreation, and sports competition. Lecture two hours; laboratory 2.5 hours.

Note: Does not satisfy exercise physiology requirement for Exercise Science majors.

Prerequisite: BIO 26 or equivalent, with grade of C of better

Anatomical concepts and physical laws as applied to human movement emphasizing the effects of individual and environmental variables. Includes analysis of normal and pathological gait. Lecture two hours; laboratory three hours.

Prerequisite: BIO 22 or equivalent.

Introduction to fundamental mechanical concepts as they apply to human movement. A broad range of human movement will be explored including activities from sport, industrial settings, normal and pathological locomotory skills, and movements involved in manipulating the environment in which we live. Laws of physics, mechanical principles and mathematical concepts will be integrated in studying man as a biological entity. Lecture two hours; laboratory three hours.

Prerequisite: KINS 151.

Fundamentals of human movement patterns with an emphasis on applied anatomy, movement principles, movement sequences, applied biomechanics, developmental motor stages and basic movement analysis.

Prerequisite: BIO 26 with a grade of C or better.

Note: Does not satisfy kinesiology or biomechanics requirements for Exercise Science majors.

Study of circulatory, respiratory and metabolic response to exercise in humans under various physiological and ambient conditions.

Lecture 2 hours; laboratory 2.5 hours.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1B or CHEM 6B and BIO 131

Study of current training programs used in different types of activity. Emphasis will be placed on specific training techniques, nutritional needs, methods of testing/evaluating, and special considerations needed for various populations.

Prerequisite: KINS 152.

Examines the general physiology of women, how physical activity affects women's physiological functions, and how physiological functions affect women in sport and exercise performance. A comprehensive review of scientific literature is included.

Prerequisite: BIO 22 or 26

Study of ergogenic aids, exercise nutrition and exercise performance enhancing drugs/supplements and their physiological effects on energy production and exercise performance.

Lecture: 3 hours

Prerequisite: KINS 152 and co-enrollment in KINS 153 or Instructor Permission

Recommended: FACS 10 & FACS 113

Designed to train exercise leaders, exercise test technologists, and exercise program directors. Focus is upon development of basic skills, both administrative and technical, needed to develop a program of graded exercise testing and exercise prescription for asymptomatic and symptomatic populations. Lecture two hours; laboratory three hours.

Prerequisite: KINS 152 or instructor permission.

Study of cardiac rehabilitation and exercise electrocardiography, reviews clinical pathophysiology and ECG abnormalities during rest, exercise stress testing and cardiac rehabilitation.

Lecture 3 hours.

Prerequisite: KINS 153 or Instructor Permission

Analyzes and performance of evaluation procedures of the lower extremity, trunk and low back. Includes the development of skills in patient interviewing, palpation methods, manual muscle testing, neurological and orthopedic assessments and special tests.

Prerequisite: BIO 22 or BIO 26, KINS 154A, KINS 156.

Application and methods of caring for and preventing athletic injuries through strapping, padding, conditioning, etc.; practical application of first aid and a basic introduction to treatment and rehabilitation of common athletic injuries.

Biomechanical principles in the prescription of musculoskeletal rehabilitation exercises. Topics include passive, active and resistive range of motion, manual muscle testing, and exercises for strength, stamina and suppleness for every part of the body.

Prerequisite: BIO 22 or BIO 26, KINS 155A or KINS 155B, and KINS 156. KINS 155A or KINS 155B can be taken concurrently with KINS 157

This course is designed to develop knowledge of fundamental disease processes in common chronic conditions and related exercise management. The general concepts of common chronic disease, including etiology, basic pathogenesis, co-morbidities and basic exercise prescription will be investigated. Evidence will be investigated and presented about the role of exercise in the prevention and management of disease, disability and lifestyle.

Prerequisite: BIO 22 & BIO 131, or BIO 26, or instructor permission

Study of the motor and cognitive characteristics of individuals involved in learning and controlling motion skills and the conditions that can influence that learning and control. Lecture two hours; laboratory three hours.

Prerequisite: BIO 26 or BIO 131 or equivalent

Application of research findings as they apply to psychological performance factors in sport, physical education and exercise settings, such as motivation/adherence, stress management, personality and psychological skills training.

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic theory underlying the multiple components of the sport and fitness industry. Fundamental concepts and theories of sports and fitness management will be applied to various segments of the sports industry: professional sports, collegiate sports, community sports and recreation, intramural sports and corporate fitness.

This course educates future coaches on the moral and ethical dilemmas typically encountered in competitive athletics. Students will also develop strategies to address various forms of exclusion and inequity in sports and athletics.

Examination of activities and theoretical concepts that relate to the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of the individual. Content includes: health-related physical fitness, movement concepts, stability, locomotor and manipulative skills, rhythms and dance, gymnastics, games and sport activities.

Prerequisite: Liberal Studies or Child Development majors only, or instructor permission

Assigned experience in Kinesiology. Students keep records of daily experiences and prepare periodic progress reports. Students receive one unit of credit for three hours per week for one semester of field experience.

Note: Registration requires prior approval of the department coordinator. May be repeated for a total of five units.

Assigned internship other than in the Human Performance Lab. The student will assist in laboratory experiments and other special procedures; will learn the operation of equipment and sequentially will be expected to administer tests and interpret the results. Interns will be expected to attend monthly conferences.

Note: May be repeated for a total of 3 units.

Prerequisite: KINS 151 and/or KINS 152; or instructor permission.

Assigned experience in coaching (two hours daily for the full schedule of the sport for two units of credit). Students keep records of daily experiences and prepare periodic progress reports. Succeeding enrollments should be in different sports.

Note: May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

Practical experience in Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic or other allied health professions. Students keep records of their experiences while working under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician. Registration requires prior approval of a Pre-Physical Therapy advisor.

Note: May be repeated up to a total of 6 units.

Practical experience in athletic training under the direct supervision of an NATA Certified Athletic Trainer in one of the following settings: professional athletics, high school, clinic, industrial or private business.

Note: Registration requires prior approval of the program director. May be repeated up to a total of 3 units.

Prerequisite: Instructor's permission only

Directed experience in the conduct of physical education. Students keep records of daily experiences and prepare periodic progress reports. Students receive one unit of credit three hours per week for one semester of field experience.

Note: Registration requires prior approval of the department coordinator. May be repeated for a total of 5 units.

Directed internship in the Human Performance Laboratory under the supervision of one or more members of the faculty. The student will assist in laboratory experiments and other special procedures; will learn the operation of equipment and sequentially will be expected to administer tests and interpret the results. Interns will be expected to attend monthly conferences.

Note: May be repeated for a total of 3 units.

Prerequisite: KINS 151 and/or KINS 152; or instructor permission.

Planned student observation of the health care practices of the Athletic Trainer and other sports medicine personnel in a clinical setting. Selected NATA competencies may be completed on site. 60 hours per unit. .

Note: May be repeated for up to 4 units total credit.

Prerequisite: Requires prior approval of Program Director

Supervised athletic training experience in the athletic training room under the direct supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer. Included are a series of guest lecturers from the medical and paramedical field presenting lectures and demonstrations on topics in sports medicine. 300 hours plus all lectures are 4 units.

Note: Can be taken a minimum of four times and maximum of five times for credit, with the total units not to exceed 20 units.

Prerequisite: Instructor's permission only

This course is designed to introduce concepts related to sleep, circadian rhythm, human physiology, and behavior as they impact physical function, health and athletic performance. Concepts related to sleep, sleep deprivation, cognitive function, and learning outcomes in college students will be investigated. Students will have an opportunity to learn about devices used to collect data and analyze individual sleep patterns.

Individual research, project or directed reading. Open only to majors who appear competent to carry on individual work. Approval of the faculty under whom the individual work is to be conducted, and approval of the Department Chair required. Formal written report required.

Note: May be repeated for credit.

An overview of the varied subdisciplines, such as sport pedagogy, motor learning, strength and conditioning, sport psychology, cultural studies of sport, exercise physiology, and biomechanics. Students will read research from each subdiscipline and be able to make interdisciplinary connections.

Students develop and defend research proposals. Students registering for KINS 500 for the first time must register for KINS 211 concurrently.

Note: Student must re-enroll if proposal is not completed and accepted during the first registration

Describes, explains, and practices the application of selected measurement techniques in the laboratory as they relate to pertinent research in the areas of exercise physiology. Emphasis will be placed on the use and calibration of equipment as well as adaptation of equipment to different research settings. Lecture two hours; laboratory three hours.

Prerequisite: KINS 152 or instructor permission.

Designed to provide students with a solid foundation experience in motor learning; focus is on an intensive examination of a selected topic in motor learning; directed individual pilot study and the nature of original laboratory research.

Prerequisite: KINS 158, KINS 210, or instructor permission.

Advanced research seminars on topics of contemporary interest. Specific topics will vary.

Note: May be taken more than once for credit, provided topic is not repeated.

Prerequisite: KINS 210.

Graduate experiences in a practical setting.

Note: Open only to graduate students within the Physical Education Department.

Prerequisite: Approval of graduate faculty advisor and graduate coordinator.

Individual research, project, or directed reading.

Note: Open only to majors who appear competent to carry on individual work. Admission to this course requires approval of the graduate advisor and the graduate coordinator. Formal written report required. May be repeated for credit.

KINS 380 is an 8 week course designed for the future physical educator who wishes to deliver an effective, meaningful elementary physical education curriculum to a diverse population of students. Emphasis is on physical education pedagogy - the skills and techniques that successful teachers use to ensure student learning. Prerequisite: KINS 130, Co-requisite: KINS 198A

An 8 week course, KINS 381 is designed for the future physical educator who wishes to deliver an effective meaningful physical education curriculum to a diverse population of students. Emphasis is on physical education pedagogy - the skills and techniques that successful teachers use to ensure student learning. Co-requisite: EDTE 366A

Completion of a thesis or project under the direction of a department committee.

Prerequisite: Advanced to candidacy. Completion of KINS 211 or concurrent enrollment.