Courses - KIN Graduate Level
511. Sports Marketing, Development, and Fund
Raising (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and a Baccalaureate Degree in Kinesiology/Physical Education or related field and admission to the Kinesiology Graduate Sports Management Program.
Provides students with an overview of sport marketing. It presents basic marketing terminology and discusses the application of marketing concepts to the development and promotion of the business of sport.
Letter grade only (A-F).
511A. Sport Marketing, Development, and Fundraising Management (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing; admission to the Graduate Program in Sport Management
The application of marketing principles, research, segmentation, product development, pricing, event marketing, sponsorship, fundraising, consumer behavior, licensing, branding, advertising, and sales promotion within the context of effective sport marketing.
Letter grade only (A-F).
511B. Sport Marketing, Development, and Fundraising Management (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing; admission to the Graduate Program in Sport Management
Addresses various aspects of sport management including advertising, marketing platforms, social media program development, personal branding, sales development, sponsor motivations, sport philanthropy, crisis management, key performance indicators, public relations, consumer insights, and leveraging relationships
Letter grade only (A-F).
512. Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; admission into the Kinesiology Graduate Sport Management Program; or consent of instructor.
Examines legal and ethical issues associated with sport settings.
Letter grade only (A-F).
513. Personnel and Facility Management in Athletics (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; admission into the Graduate Program in Sport Management.
Examines the principles and practices associated with managing personnel and facilities in interscholastic, intercollegiate, amateur, international, and professional sport.
Letter grade only (A-F).
514. Sport Finance (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; admission into the Graduate Program in Sport Management.
Discusses financial management principles for use in interscholastic, intercollegiate, amateur, international, and professional sports. Special emphasis is placed on understanding various means by which sport organizations control costs and increase revenue.
Letter grade only (A-F).
521. Foundations of Sport Management (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; admission into the Graduate Program in Sport Management.
Introduces students to the business of sport and the functional areas of Sport Management. Discusses the leadership/supervisory philosophies, principles, and practices of managing interscholastic, intercollegiate, amateur, international, and professional sport.
522. Non-Traditional Activities in K-12 Physical Education (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; admission to the Master of Arts Program in Pedagogical Studies.
Plan, implement, and evaluate nontraditional games and activities. Emphasis is on meeting needs of diverse populations, including students with disabilities, problem- solving, assessment, safety and injury prevention, ethical issues, group discussion, analysis of school outdoor educational experiences.
Letter grade only (A-F).
524. Analysis of Teaching in Physical Education (3)
Analysis of teachers and teaching in physical activity environment: focus on developing observational competencies, analysis of research completed and future research designs.
525. Instructional Design in Physical Education (3)
Prerequisites: Undergraduate major in physical education, EDST 300.
A systems approach to designing instruction for the physical education program.
526. Applied Behavior Analysis in Physical Education (3)
Application of applied behavior analysis principles to physical education (sport) with particular emphasis on single subject research designs and behavior analysis in the physical education setting.
527./427. Physical and Motor Assessment (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 315 or equivalent and KIN 320 or equivalent. Upper-division undergraduate or Graduate standing.
Includes the selection, evaluation, administration and interpretation of various tests used in the physical and motor assessment practices of individuals with disabilities.
Consent of instructor required for graduate students prior to registration. Requirement toward the Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential. Upper-division students register in KIN 427; Graduate students register in KIN 527. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hours, Activity 2 hours)
528. Promoting Physical Activity and Fitness in K-12 Physical Education (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; admission to the Master of Arts Program in Pedagogical Studies.
Develop physical education program plans that are in compliance with California State Content Standards for promoting physically active lifestyles and healthy physical fitness levels for all children, including those with special needs.
Letter grade only (A-F).
529. Positive Youth Development and Physical Activity (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing; admission to the Master Program in Kinesiology.
Course provides theoretical foundations and practical applications of positive youth development programs in physical activity settings. Emphasis placed on programs that serve youth through physical activity, with special emphasis on promoting levels of personal and social responsibility. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)
Letter grade only (A-F)
530. Neuromotor Control (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing, KIN 312 or equivalent.
Study of the neurological and muscular contributions to the control of human movement with emphasis on application of concepts to sports, physical activity, and human factors. Instruction is directed toward understanding the fundamental principles of motor control.
Letter grade only (A-F).
537. Physical Education for Special Populations (3)
Foundations in the organization and conduct of Adapted Physical Education.
540. Biomechanical Factors in Human Movement (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 300 or equivalent.
Study of film, video and force plate data collection for human movement evaluation, including data smoothing techniques. Quantitative kinematic and kinetic analysis examples including gait, jumping and lifting activities. Comparison of 2D versus 3D analyses of movement activities.
Letter grade only (A-F).
541./441. Applied Biomechanics: Lifting and Work Capacity (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 300 or equivalent (Trigonometry and PHYS 100A recommended).
Study of the mechanical properties of bone, ligament, tendon and skeletal muscle. Development, description, and application of selected biomechanical models to the evaluation of weight-lifting, rehabilitation exercises, and occupational lifting tasks. Critical analysis of methods used to assess strength.
Letter grade only (A-F).
551. Advanced Exercise Physiology (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 301 or equivalent and BIOL 207 or equivalent. Advanced concepts in exercise physiology.
Letter grade only (A-F).
552. Exercise Testing and Training in Health and
Disease (3)
Prerquisites: KIN 301 or equivalent and BIOL 207 or equivalent
Physiological principles of exercise testing and exercise training in healthy individuals and patients with diseases such as coronary artery disease.
Letter grade only (A-F).
553. Environmental Aspects of Human Performance (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; KIN 301 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better or consent from the instructor.
Study of the physiological responses and adaptations associated with exposure to environmental stressors including heat, cold, microgravity, air pollution, and elevated and reduced atmospheric pressures. Emphasis will be placed upon physical performance and its limitations under various environmental conditions.
Letter grade only (A-F).
560. Health Related Problems in Sport (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 207 and KIN 301 or their equivalents and BIOL 207 and 208 or their equivalents.
Examination of health problems related to engaging in vigorous physical activity.
Letter grade only (A-F).
561. Musculoskeletal Injuries in Sport (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 207 and KIN 300 or their equivalents and BIOL 208 or its equivalent.
An in-depth study of the most prevalent musculoskeletal injuries occurring in sports activities, including mechanisms, tissue responses, and management procedures.
Letter grade only (A-F).
562./462. Advanced Strength and Conditioning (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 300, KIN 301.
Study of biomechanical and kinesiological factors which are important in understanding the function and proper techniques for execution of a wide variety of standard and advanced weight training exercises. Physiological bases for strength training and adaptations caused by different training regimes are emphasized.
Letter grade only (A-F).
565./465. Clinical Exercise Electrocardiography (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 207, KIN 301, and/or consent of instructor.
Study physiology and patho-physiology of electrical activity of the heart. Instruction directed toward pattern recognition of normal and abnormal resting and exercise electrocardiograms.
566./466. Biochemical and Hormonal Adaptations to Physical Activity (3)
Prerequisites: Upper-division undergraduate or Graduate standing; KIN 301 or equivalent; CHEM 111A or its equivalent. Consent of instructor required for upper-division undergraduate students prior to registration.
Study of biochemical and hormonal changes that occur as a result of acute and chronic physical activity. Emphasis on application of concepts to development of exercise training programs.
Upper-division undergraduate students register in KIN 466; graduate students register in KIN 566. Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as FCS 566. Not open for credit to students with credit in FCS 566.
568./468. Nutrition for Exercise and Performance (3)
Prerequisites: NUTR 132, KIN 301 for the KIN Fitness option and the KIN Exercise Science option or BIOL 207 for the Nutrition and Dietetics option.
Explores the role nutrients play in exercise and performance enhancement. Topics include evaluation of energy needs during physical activity, examination of weight management practices, assessment of nutritional status, and investigation of contemporary dietary issues related to exercise.
Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as FCS 568. Not open for credit to students with credit in FCS 568. Open to all graduate Kinesiology students in the Adapted Physical Education, Coaching and Student Athlete Development , Pedagogical Studies (for K-12 teachers), Sport Management, Individualized Studies, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology and Nutrition, Sport and Exercise Psychology, and Sports Medicine and Injury Studies options and M.S. students in the Nutritional Science without Dietetic Internship, Nutritional Science with Dietetic Internship, and Food Science emphases and/or consent of instructor.
572./472. Applied Sport Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 339. Open to Sport Psychology and Leadership students in Kinesiology only, or by consent of instructor or graduate standing.
Application of psychological skills and interventions to enhance athletic performance.
Letter grade only (A-F). Graduates register in KIN 572; undergraduates register in KIN 472. A written report is required for KIN 572 students.
573. History of Sport in the U.S.A. (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 335 or equivalent.
An analysis of the history of American sport as it reflects the dominant themes in American society.
575./475. Psychology of Coaching (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 339. Open to Sport Psychology and Leadership students in Kinesiology only, or by consent of instructor or graduate standing.
Current topics of psychological concern and application as related to athletic performance.
Letter grade only (A-F). Graduates register in KIN 575; undergraduates register in KIN 475. A written report is required for KIN 575.
577. Sport in U.S. Culture (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 332 or equivalent.
Analysis of physical activities in U.S. culture. Consideration of the relationships between sports and games and the factors of status, values, environment and cultural change.
578./478. Psychological Aspects of Exercise and Fitness (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 339. Open to Fitness and Sport Psychology and Leadership students in Kinesiology only, or by consent of instructor or graduate standing.
Philosophical, psychological and behavioral concepts of physical activities and health states will be discussed. Professional standards and invention strategies will be covered.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Graduates register in KIN 578; undergraduates register in KIN 478; A written report is required for KIN 578.
580. Computer Applications in Physical Education (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing, consent from instructor. Introduction to computer hardware and software used in Kinesiology including DOS/Windows and Apple Macintosh operating systems.
Topics include: hardware, operating systems, word-processing, spreadsheets, data exchange, presentation graphics/authoring tools, and video capture. Emphasis will be placed on integrating the use of hardware and software into a variety of Physical Education environments.
587./487. Supervised Activity Instruction
Experience (1-3)
Prerequisite: Upper division or graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Experience in the organization of and methods for the activity component of a course in kinesiology and physical education.
Undergraduates register in KIN 487; graduates register in KIN 587. A written report is required for KIN 587 students. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units. Letter grade only (A-F). Restricted to major students only. Not open for credit to graduate students with credit in KIN 487. (Conference 1 hour, Laboratory 2 hours per unit)
590. Statistical Analysis and Measurement in Kinesiology and Physical Education (3)
Prerequisites: EDSE 421, EDSS 450P or EDSS 450W, KIN 483 or equivalent.
Introduces students to the logic and application of basic descriptive and inferential statistics (i.e., correlation, regression, and analysis of variance) and includes a critical analysis of selected research publications.
Required of all master's degree candidates. To be completed within first 12 units of 500-600 series courses.
591. Field Studies in Sport Event Management (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; admission into the Graduate Program in Sport Management.
Practical field-based course requires students to complete 15 hours of classroom seminar instruction and 120 hours of supervised practical experience in a managed sport setting.
Letter grade only (A-F).
592A. Sports Management Internship (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; admission into the Graduate Program in Sport Management.
A minimum of 20 hours per week for 16 weeks of supervised work experience in an approved sport management/administrative setting, jointly supervised by a University Faculty member and a supervisor from the assigned organization. May be in a paid or volunteer capacity.
Note: 6 units in one semester may not be taken if student is full-time employed. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only (A-F).
593A. Coaching Internship (3)
Prerequisites: Bachelor degree with a major or minor in Kinesiology or Physical Education or an approved related major; advancement to candidacy and approval of Intern Coordinator.
A minimum of 20 hours per week for 16 weeks of supervised work experience in an approved coaching setting, jointly supervised by a University Faculty member and a supervisor from the assigned organization. May be in a paid or volunteer capacity. Note: 6 units in one semester may not be taken if student is full-time employed.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. Course fee may be required. Information on fees related to this course can be found here. Letter grade only (A-F).
593B. Coaching Internship (6)
Prerequisites: Bachelor degree with a major or minor in Kinesiology or Physical Education or an approved related major; advancement to candidacy and approval of Intern Coordinator.
A minimum of 40 hours per week for 16 weeks of supervised work experience in an approved coaching setting, jointly supervised by a University Faculty member and a supervisor from the assigned organization. May be in a paid or volunteer capacity. Note: May not be taken if student is full-time employed.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. Information on fees related to this course can be found here.
594./494. Exercise Science Internship (3)
Prerequisites: Upper division or graduate standing with a grade of "B" or better in KIN 300 for a biomechanics internship or KIN 301 for an exercise physiology internship or KIN 312 for a motor control and learning internship. Consent of instructor required prior to registration.
Provides a minimum of 120 hours of practical experience in applying exercise science concepts in a fieldwork setting. Will provide such experiences as conducting the biomechanical/physiological exercise testing and/or leading the exercise training of selected subject populations such as patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation, asymptomatic adults, and athletes.
Upper-division undergraduate students register in KIN 494; Graduate students register in KIN 594. Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.Course fee may be required. Information on fees related to this course can be found here.
595./495. Supervised Laboratory Methods (1-3)
Prerequisites: Upper division or graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Experience in the organization of and methods for a laboratory in kinesiology and physical education. Includes assisting students with their experiments and laboratory reports.
Undergraduates register in KIN 495; graduates register in KIN 595) A written report is required for KIN 595 students. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units. Letter grade only (A-F). Restricted to Kinesiology major students only. Not open for credit to graduate students with credit in KIN 495. (Conference 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours per unit) May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
596. Practicum in Physical Education Pedagogy (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; admission to the Master of Arts Program in Pedagogical Studies.
Students are required to evaluate their teaching and provide documentation that they are addressing all of the physical education standards for individuals ages 3-18 that have been established by the National Board for Teacher Certification (NBPTS).
Letter grade only (A-F).
597. Independent Research (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of Kinesiology faculty member and graduate advisor.
Independent research under the guidance of a faculty member. Varied learning activities utilized to achieve competency related to Physical Education not offered in regular classes.
Written report required. Letter grade only (A-F). (Independent Study)
630. Seminar in Motor Learning (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 312 and KIN 696 (may be taken concurrently).
Identification and analysis of motor learning principles and theories applicable to training, learning, and rehabilitation in sport, physical education, recreation, and therapeutic settings.
633. Seminar in Sport Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 339 or consent of instructor.
Study of psychological theories and their relationship to human behavior in sport and other physical activity settings.
638. Seminar in Trends in Adapted Physical Education (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 537 or equivalent.
An examination and analysis of the current trends in Adapted Physical Education.
671. Seminar in Current Trends and Issues in
Kinesiology (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Examines current trends and issues in Kinesiology, develop and defend personal perspective on significant issues, and identify problems and develop plans for problem-solution In organizational/professional contexts.
Letter grade only (A-F).
694. Capstone in Kinesiology (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 696 and admission into a Kinesiology graduate program.
Focuses on the process, production, and presentation of research projects in Kinesiology.
Letter grade only (A-F).
695. Seminar in Professional Literature (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; admission into the Graduate Program in Sport Management.
Critical analysis and synthesis of professional literature in Kinesiology. Professional portfolio required to be submitted during the class.
Required of all candidates not electing thesis option.
696. Research Methods and Statistical Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: Undergraduate major in Kinesiology or related field, undergraduate Statistic course or equivalent.
Methodological approaches to contemporary problems in Kinesiology, including research design, data collection and analysis, and application of descriptive and inferential statistics.
697. Directed Studies (1-3)
Prerequisites: KIN 696 and advancement to candidacy.
Research in an area of specialization under the direction of a faculty member.
698. Thesis/Project (1-6)
Prerequisites: KIN 696 and advancement to candidacy.
Planning, preparation and completion of an approved thesis/project.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with same topic in different semesters.
699. Selected Topics in Kinesiology (3)
Intensive study of salient problems of current professional importance to experienced physical educators.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
