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The request to revise Exercise Science major and KNES courses

Memo Date: 
Monday, February 2, 2015
To: 
College of Health and Human Services
From: 
Office of Academic Affairs
Approved On: January 21, 2015
Approved by: Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Committee
Implementation Date: Summer 2015

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Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

The Exercise Science major offers preparation for employment as Exercise Science practitioners in business and industry, healthcare agencies, hospitals, physical fitness centers, sport medicine clinics, sports performance centers, and colleges/universities or any other setting which utilizes exercise and physical activity to promote healthy active lifestyles and outcomes. 

This degree program offers preparation for employment as Exercise Science practitioners in:  health agencies, hospitals, fitness centers, business and industry, research laboratories, or any other setting which provides physical fitness enhancement programs for clients and patients.  The courses in this major prepare the student to sit for the American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist certification.  The Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). 

Application Requirements

Minimum criteria for application to the Exercise Science major are:

  • A grade point average of 2.5 or above
  • A grade of C or above in the following required prerequisite courses:
  • CHEM 1200
  • CHEM 1251 and CHEM 1251L
  • BIOL 1110
  • KNES 2168 and KNES 2168L (or equivalents)
  • KNES 2150*
  • KNES 2294*
  • STAT 1220, STAT 1221 or STAT 1222*
  • Completion of other required prerequisite courses by the end of the Fall semester prior to the spring for which application is made
  • Students can be admitted to the Exercise Science major in either the Fall or Spring semesters and admission is competitive. Admission decisions are made by the Coordinator of the Exercise Science major within the Department of Kinesiology.  Selection into the program is based on the satisfactory completion of the minimum requirements but does not guarantee program admission.  After evaluating the credentials of all applicants meeting the minimum academic requirements, the Coordinator of the Exercise Science major will make offers for admission to students whose credentials demonstrate the highest level of academic achievement.
  • Exercise Science majors having more than three grades of D or below in required upper level courses cannot remain in the Exercise Science major and must change their major
  • A student transferring to UNC Charlotte with credit for CHEM 1251 and CHEM 1251L is not required to take CHEM 1200
  • *KNES 2150, KNES 2294 and STAT 1220, STAT 1221 or STAT 1222 are recommended to be completed before entering the upper level but are not necessary to make application, the courses do need to be completed before taking KNES 4490.

Required Courses

  • KNES 2101  Foundation of Physical Conditioning (2)
  • KNES 2169  Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Professions II (3)
  • KNES 2169L  Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II for the Health Professions (1)
  • KNES 2290  Emergency Medical Response (3)
  • KNES 2298  Applied Kinesiology (3)
  • KNES 3100 Organization and Administration of Exercise Science (3)
  • KNES 3260  Nutrition for the Physically Active (3)
  • KNES 3280  Exercise Physiology: Foundation and Theory (3)
  • KNES 3281  Exercise Physiology:  Principles and Application (3) (W)
  • KNES 3285  Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3)
  • KNES 3286  Exercise Testing: Foundation and Theory (3)
  • KNES 3287  Exercise Testing: Principles and Applications (3) (O, W)
  • KNES 4121  Pharmacology for the Physically Active (3)
  • KNES 4132  Lifetime Weight Management and Behavior Change (3)
  • KNES 4286  Exercise Prescription (3)  
  • KNES 4293  Biomechanics (3)
  • KNES 4490  Exercise Science Senior Internship (6-15)
  • KNES 4660  Practitioner Seminar (3)

Additionally, students must complete three activity courses of their choosing.  All of the required courses for the Exercise Science major must be completed with a grade of C or above.  All of the required courses may be attempted only twice.  Withdrawing from a course after the Add/Drop deadline constitutes an attempt, as does receiving any letter grade. Exercise Science majors having more than three grades of D or below in required upper level courses cannot remain in the Exercise Science major and must change their major. Students must receive a grade of C or above in all pre- and corequisite courses in order to be deemed successful. 

Concentration Requirements (15-16 hours)

Students must also complete 15-16 hours of coursework in a specific concentration of study.  The concentrations are designed to provide students with the opportunity to pursue more extensive study in exercise science context most relevant to their professional and social goals.  Three Two concentrations of study are offered:

1) Aquatics Leadership Concentration (minimum 15 hours)

  • KNES 2212  Lifeguard Training (3)
  • KNES 2213  Water Safety Instructor (3)
  • KNES 2219  Scuba Diving and Lab (3)
  • KNES 2220  Advanced Scuba Diving (1)
  • KNES 4490  Exercise Science Senior Internship (9)*

*The internship is taken during the Senior year and must be 100% involved in aquatics. 

Outside Certifications

Student must complete one of the following:

  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Management
  • American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches

Students must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA or above for the Aquatics Leadership concentration.

2) Strength and Conditioning Concentration (minimum 16 hours)

  • KNES 1202  Weight Training (1)
  • KNES 1263  Body Shaping (1)
  • KNES 3285L  Principles of Strength and Conditioning Lab (1)
  • PHYS 1101  Introductory Physics I (3)
  • PHYS 1101L  Introductory Physics I Laboratory (1)
  • KNES 4490  Exercise Science Senior Internship (9)*

*The internship is taken during the Senior year and must be 100% involved in strength and conditioning.

Outside Certifications

Students must complete the following:

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) Certification

Students must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or above for the Strength and Conditioning concentration.

3) Outdoor Adventure Leadership Concentration (minimum 15 hours)

6 credits from the any of the following:

  • KNES 1231  Introduction to Outdoor Adventure (1)
  • KNES 2230  Wilderness Experience (3)
  • KNES 2231  Wilderness Experience Lab (1)
  • KNES 2233  Rock Climbing (1)
  • KNES 2234  Challenge Course Facilitation (2)
  • KNES 2235  High Ropes Course Facilitation (2)
  • KNES 2236  Challenge Course Activities (1)
  • KNES 3230  Wilderness Trip Leading (2)

Plus:

  • KNES 4490  Exercise Science Senior Internship (9)*

*The internship is taken during the Senior year and must be at least 75% involved in outdoor adventure.

Students must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA or above for the Outdoor Adventure concentration.

Students should use the following course sequence to plan their class schedules once they are accepted into the Exercise Science program:

Suggested Curriculum

For a suggested curriculum for this degree to map out a path toward completing the major, please see the Academic Plan of Study.

 

2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog: Courses in Kinesiology (KNES)

KNES 1099. Topics in Games/Exercise/Sports. (1-3)  Specialized topics or innovations in games, exercise, and sports.  May be repeated for credit with change of topic.  (On demand)

KNES 1202. Weight Training. (1)  Mechanics and programming of weight training.  (Fall, Spring, Summer)

KNES 1204. Aerobic Fitness. (1)  Exercise designed to develop and maintain physical fitness through aerobic activity to music.  (Fall, Spring)

KNES 1205. Beginning Yoga. (1)  An introduction to the practice and philosophy of yoga.  Students learn how to apply the principles of yoga to enhance physical health and mental wellbeing.  (Fall, Spring)   

KNES 1206. Adaptive and Developmental Physical Education. (1)  Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  Prescribed ameliorative exercises adapted to individuals with special needs, capacities and interests.  (On demand)

KNES 1208. Walk, Jog, Run. (1)  Principles of walking, jogging and running as modes for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health and physical fitness. (Fall, Spring)

KNES 1209. Step Aerobics. (1)  Physical fitness training emphasizing aerobic conditioning via variations and combinations of step patterns on adjustable exercise benches. (Fall, Spring)

KNES 1210. Beginning Swimming. (1)  For weak swimmers or nonswimmers.  Instruction in water safety fundamentals, basic body positioning, maneuvering in water, and traveling skills, including basic strokes.  (Fall, Spring)

KNES 1211. Intermediate Swimming. (1)  Emphasis on gaining competency in at least four basic strokes and increasing endurance. Instruction in water safety, non-swimming rescues and lap swimming for fitness. (Fall, Spring)

KNES 1215. Aquatic Fitness. (1)  Principles of safety and effectiveness of aquatic exercise as a mode for improving and maintaining general health and physical fitness.  (Spring)

KNES 1220. Beginning Tennis. (1)  The rules, basic skills and strategy.  (Fall)

KNES 1222. Racquet Sports. (1)  Basic skills, tactics, safety, and rules of racquetball, court and table tennis, squash, and badminton.  (Spring)

KNES 1223. Beginning Badminton. (1)  The rules, basic skills and strategy.  (On demand)

KNES 1231. Introduction to Outdoor Adventure.  (2)  Prerequisite:  KOAL minor or permission of instructor.  Introduction to outdoor adventures through active participation in hikes, challenge courses, climbing wall, a solo experience, weekend trips, class discussions and written reflection.  Participation in a Venture public trip required, individually selected from Venture’s offerings for the semester.  Special fee assessed for the trips.  (Fall, Spring)

KNES 1242. Archery. (1)  The fundamental skills and selection, care, and repair of equipment.  (On demand)

KNES 1250. Volleyball. (1)  The rules, fundamental skills, and strategies of the game of volleyball.  Games are played each class to sharpen students’ skills, knowledge, and sportsmanship.  (Fall, Spring)

KNES 1263. Body Shaping. (1)  Selected methods of resistive exercises used to shape, tone and define musculature in a gymnasium setting. (Fall, Spring)

KNES 1290. First Aid: Responding to Emergencies. (3)  The knowledge and skills associated with being a first responder in case of injury or sudden illness.  Qualifying students may receive certifications in: Responding to Emergencies-First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Preventing Disease Transmission (Bloodborne Pathogens Training) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).  Open to all students during Summer session.  Not accepted for those wanting the ATRN major.  There is a $20 course fee. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Upper division Kinesiology courses (KNES 2101, KNES 2169, KNES 2169L, KNES 2290, KNES 2294, KNES 2295, KNES 2296, KNES 2298 and all required 3000-level and above) may be attempted only twice.  Withdrawing from the course after the Add/Drop deadline constitutes an attempt, as does receiving any letter grade.  All prerequisite courses must be of a grade of C or above in order to be deemed successful.

KNES 2101. Foundations of Physical Conditioning. (2)  Prerequisite: Athletic Training or Exercise Science major.  The application and basic science of physical training programs designed to improve and maintain physical fitness. (Fall, Spring)

KNES 2150. Introduction to Kinesiology. (3)  Prerequisite: Pre-Kinesiology. Athletic Training or Exercise Science major.  Introduction to the study of athletic training and exercise science relative to philosophies, practices, work settings, trends, knowledge bases, skills, and licensures. (Spring, Summer)

KNES 2168. Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Professions. (3)  Prerequisites: CHEM 1203 and CHEM 1203L; or CHEM 1251 and CHEM 1251L with grades of C or above.  Fundamentals of the anatomy and physiology of the human body for the health professions.  May not be attempted more than twice.  (Fall, Summer)

KNES 2168L. Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory for the Health Professions. (1)  Pre- or corequisite: KNES 2168.  One laboratory period of three hours a week.  May not be attempted more than twice.  (Fall, Summer)

KNES 2169. Human Anatomy and Physiology II for the Health Professions. (3)  Prerequisites:  KNES 2168 and KNES 2168L with grades of C or above.  Continuation of KNES 2168.  May not be attempted more than twice.  (Spring, Summer)

KNES 2169L. Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II for the Health Professions. (1)  Pre- or corequisite: KNES 2169.  One laboratory period of three hours a week.  May not be attempted more than twice.  (Spring, Summer)

KNES 2212. Lifeguard Training. (3)  Prerequisites:  Students must be able to swim 300 yards using a combination of front crawl and breast stroke continuously, swim 20 yards, dive to 10 feet and retrieve a dive brick, and return within 1 minute and 40 seconds, and tread water for two minutes legs only.  The knowledge and skills associated with lifeguarding.  Qualifying students receive the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate.  There is a $10 course fee. (Fall, Spring)

KNES 2213. Water Safety Instructor. (3)  Prerequisite:  Competency in all basic swimming strokes and other requirements of the American Red Cross.  Techniques used in teaching people aquatic skills.  Qualifying students receive the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor’s (WSI) rating.  There is a $10 course fee.  (Spring)

KNES 2219. Scuba Diving and Laboratory. (3)  Prerequisite:  Junior, Senior, or Fifth-Year status and appropriate swimming ability to current scuba standards as prescribed by recognized scuba certifying organizations; open to all students during Summer Session.  The science and skills associated with the use of Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA).  Students who demonstrate the required knowledge and skills may request licensure as an open water SCUBA diver. There is a $60 course fee. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

KNES 2220. Advanced Scuba Diving. (1) Prerequisite: KNES 2219.  The knowledge and skill required for underwater navigation, search and recovery, limited visibility diving and deep diving.  There is a $35 course fee.  (Fall, Spring, Summer)

KNES 2230. Wilderness Experience. (2)  Prerequisite:  KOAL minor or permission of instructor.  Provides students with a series of progressive challenges, (including challenge course and backcountry travel), and time to reflect on and discuss these challenges.  The course goals are two-fold; first, to gain deeper understanding of oneself and relationships through participation in in-depth group experiences, and second, to gain the skills and knowledge necessary for planning and conducting one’s own backpacking trips.  Field experiences during class and two weekend backpacking trips.  A special fee is assessed to cover the costs of the trips.  (Fall)

KNES 2233. Rock Climbing. (2)  Prerequisite:  KOAL minor or permission of instructor.  Introduction to rock climbing with emphasis on belaying and safety systems, climbing techniques, and the metaphorical and psychological aspects of climbing.  Course includes:  classroom sessions, use of indoor climbing wall, and weekend trips to outdoor climbing sites.  A special fee will be charged to cover the costs of the weekend trips.  (Fall, Spring)

KNES 2236. Challenge Course Activities. (2)  Prerequisite:  KOAL minor or permission of instructor.  Immersion in a developmental small group team experience using a wide variety of challenge course activities (i.e., ropes course, trust exercises, group initiatives.)  The focus is on expanding students’ self-knowledge and understanding of how to work effectively with and lead others.  (Spring)

KNES 2237. Raft Guiding. (2)  Prerequisites: KOAL minor or permission of instructor.  Offered in conjunction with the U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) and covers the same information they provide in their Guide School.  Successful completion of this course along with current First Aid and CPR certification prepare students to work as raft guides for the USNWC.  Students taking this class must be comfortable being immersed in turbulent water.  A special fee is assessed.  (Spring)

KNES 2238. White Water Kayaking. (2)  Prerequisite:  KOAL minor or permission of instructor.  Offered in conjunction with the U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC).  An introduction to kayaking with an emphasis on; boat control, safety, the Eskimo roll, river reading and whitewater paddling.  Students taking this class must be comfortable being immersed in turbulent water.  A special fee is assessed.  (Every Other Fall)

KNES 2239. Rock Climbing Management. (2)  Prerequisite: KNES 2233 or permission of instructor.  Intermediate rock climbing with emphasis on setting anchors, managing a rock climbing site, safety systems and rescues, and climbing techniques.  Includes: classroom sessions, use of indoor climbing wall, and weekend trips to outdoor climbing sites.  A special fee is assessed to cover the costs of the weekend trips. (Every Other Spring)

KNES 2290. Emergency Medical Response. (3)  Prerequisite: Athletic Training or Exercise Science major; open to all students during Summer Session.  The knowledge and skills necessary to work as an emergency medical responder (EMR) to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical care arrives and takes over.   Qualifying students may receive certifications in:  Emergency Medical Response, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider, Preventing Disease Transmission (Bloodborne Pathogens Training).  There is a $20 course fee.  (Fall, Spring, Summer)

KNES 2294. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries. (3)  Prerequisite:  Pre-Kinesiology or Exercise Science major.  Focus on the healthcare competencies necessary for the prevention, emergency management and acute care of athletic related injuries.  Also provides an introduction to the role of the Certified Athletic Trainer in providing health to the physically active individual. (Fall)

KNES 2295. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Laboratory. (1)  Prerequisite: Athletic Training major.  Focus on the psychomotor competencies and clinical proficiencies necessary for the prevention, emergency management and acute care of athletic-related injuries.  There is a $30 course fee.  (Spring)

KNES 2296. Evidence-Based Practice. (3)  Prerequisite:  Athletic Training major and Departmental Honors Students with permission of instructor.  Gain knowledge of critical appraisal and experience in the practice of evidence based healthcare.  (Spring)

KNES 2298. Applied Kinesiology. (3)  Prerequisites: KNES 2168 and KNES 2168L, or BIOL 2273 and BIOL 2273L; and Athletic Training or Exercise Science major.  The study of musculoskeletal anatomy and how it relates to normal function of the human body. (Spring)

KNES 2299. Medical Terminology. (3)  Students learn proper medical and scientific terminology usage within the context of human anatomy and physiology, and pathology.  (Fall, Summer) (Online)

KNES 2333. Baseball Through History and Playing.  (3)  First explores the socioeconomic climate of baseball’s origins from the 1800s to the present.  The second half provides activity-oriented instruction that introduces softball’s emergence from baseball through basic skills, rules, and strategies of the game. (Spring, Summer)

KNES 3099. Movement Problems/Topics. (1-6)  Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Movement problems/topics chosen by the student which relate to special areas of interest.  May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.  (Fall, Spring, Summer)

KNES 3100. Organization and Administration of Exercise Science. (3)  Prerequisite Exercise Science major.  Provides the necessary knowledge and skills of organization and administration in various settings within exercise science field.  Additionally, students gain the knowledge and skills in professional development and responsibility necessary to function as a professional in exercise science. (Fall)

KNES 3221. Elementary Physical Activity and Health Education. (3)  Prerequisites:  EDUC 2100 and SPED 2100 with grades of C or above; Elementary Education, Special Education, or Special Education/Elementary Education Dual Licensure major.  Integrating physical activity and health education with elementary school curriculums. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

KNES 3230. Wilderness Trip Leading. (3)  Prerequisite:  KOAL minor or permission of instructor.  The broadly accepted skills and knowledge necessary for leading group adventure trips.  Includes spring break backpacking trip(s) and classroom sessions.  After successful completion of this course students will be eligible to assist with Venture trips.  A special fee is assessed to cover the costs of the trips. (Spring)

KNES 3235. Challenge Course Facilitation. (3)  Prerequisite:  KOAL minor or permission of instructor.  Focus on both the technical and facilitation skills and the knowledge necessary for safely and effectively leading groups through high and low challenge courses.  In addition to class room sessions, weekend days at the High Team Challenge Course, and observation/apprenticing of actual Venture programs are required. (Fall)

KNES 3236. Theory and Foundations of Adventure Education. (3)  Prerequisite: KOAL minor or permission of instructor.  An exploration of the history, philosophical foundations, proposed outcomes, and operational theories that are common in outdoor adventure education.  (Every Other Spring)

KNES 3260. Nutrition for the Physically Active. (3)  Prerequisite: Athletic Training or Exercise Science major.  Introduction to principles and concepts of nutrition and how dietary practices affect health and disease.  (Fall)

KNES 3280. Exercise Physiology: Foundation and Theory. (3)  Prerequisite: KNES 2169 or BIOL 2274 with grade of C or above; and Athletic Training or Exercise Science major.  The physiological responses to exercise, adaptations to exercise training, and the mechanisms responsible for them in relation to both health fitness and athletic performance. (Fall, Summer)

KNES 3281. Exercise Physiology:  Principles and Application. (3) (W) Athletic Training or Exercise Science major Corequisite: KNES 3280.  Application of principles with laboratory experiences and the development of writing strategies appropriate to the domain of exercise physiology.  Enhances the lecture material presented in KNES 3280. (Fall, Summer)

KNES 3285. Principles of Strength and Conditioning. (3)  Prerequisites: Athletic Training or Exercise Science major,KNES 2101.  A study of biomechanical and physiological principles of strength and conditioning for the physically active.  (Spring)

KNES 3285L. Principles of Strength and Conditioning Lab. (1)  Corequisite: KNES 3285 and in the Strength and Conditioning Concentration or permission of instructor.  Lecture material and laboratory experiences for the biomechanical and physiologic principles of strength and conditioning programs.  Strong focus on practical application of strength and conditioning principles for training and testing techniques for special populations, apparently healthy populations, and athletes. (Spring)

KNES 3286. Exercise Testing: Foundation and Theory. (3)  Prerequisites: KNES 3280 Athletic Training or Exercise Science major,.  Methods and protocols for collecting and interpreting information collected on individuals concerning various fitness parameters for the future development of individual and group conditioning programs.  (Spring)

KNES 3286L. Exercise Testing Lab. (1)  Prerequisite:  Athletic Training major. Corequisite:  KNES 3286.  Practitioner lab in the use of appropriate data collection methods and protocols.  (Spring)

KNES 3287. Exercise Testing: Principles and Applications. (3) (O, W)  Corequisite: KNES 3280,  KNES 3286 or permission from the instructor.  Application of principles with laboratory experiences and the development of writing strategies and oral presentation skills appropriate to the domain of exercise testing.  Appropriate data collection methods and protocols are used.  Enhances the lecture material presented in KNES 3286.  (Spring, Summer)

KNES 3288. Upper Body Injury Evaluation. (3)  Prerequisite: Athletic Training major.  Orthopedic evaluation competencies for assessing athletic-related injuries and pathology to the upper extremities, cervical and thoracic spine. (Spring)

KNES 3289. Upper Body Injury Evaluation Laboratory. (1)  Corequisite: KNES 3288.  Practitioner lab focusing on the psychomotor competencies and clinical proficiencies related to upper extremity, cervical and thoracic spine injury, and pathology assessment. (Spring)

KNES 3290. Lower Body Injury Evaluation. (3) Prerequisites: KNES 2295 and KNES 2298.  Orthopedic evaluation competencies for assessing athletic-related injuries and pathology to the lower extremities and lumbar spine. (Fall)

KNES 3291. Therapeutic Modalities. (3)  Prerequisite: KNES 2295 and KNES 2298.  Theories and techniques of therapeutic modalities within the scope of athletic training. (Fall)

KNES 3292. Therapeutic Modalities Laboratory. (1)  Corequisite: KNES 3291. Practitioner lab focusing on the psychomotor competencies and clinical proficiencies related to the use of therapeutic modalities within the scope of athletic training. (Fall)

KNES 3293. General Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Training. (3)  Prerequisites:  KNES 3288, KNES 3289, KNES 3290, and KNES 3295.  Cognitive, psychomotor, and affective competencies and proficiencies that the entry-level certified athletic trainer must possess to recognize, treat, and refer, when appropriate, the general medical conditions, psychosocial situations, and disabilities of athletes and others involved in physical activity. (Spring)

KNES 3295. Lower Body Injury Evaluation Laboratory. (1)  Corequisite: KNES 3290.  Practitioner lab focusing on the psychomotor competencies and clinical proficiencies related to lower extremity and lumbar spine injury evaluations. (Fall)

KNES 3298. Therapeutic Exercise Foundations. (3)  Prerequisites:  KNES 3290 and KNES 3295.  Study of the theory and principles that guide the application of therapeutic exercise.  (Spring)

KNES 3400. Athletic Training Clinical I. (2)  Prerequisites: KNES 2295 and KNES 2298.  Acquisition and application of clinical proficiencies and psychomotor competencies necessary for the entry-level athletic trainer.  Students must complete approximately 20 hours of clinical experience per week at an approved athletic training clinical agency. (Fall)

KNES 3401. Athletic Training Clinical II. (2)  Prerequisite: KNES 3400.  Continuation of KNES 3400.  Students must complete approximately 20 hours of clinical experience per week at an approved athletic training clinical agency. (Spring)

KNES 3900. Undergraduate Research. (1-3) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor department, minimum overall GPA of 2.8, an Exercise Science major GPA of 3.25.  Enables Exercise Science majors to initiate research projects in their respective fields of interest.  Maximum credit toward major: nine hours.  May be repeated for credit with change of topic. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

KNES 4121. Pharmacology for the Physically Active. (3) Prerequisite: Athletic Training or Exercise Science major, KNES 3280 or permission of instructor.  An examination of the historical aspects of use, abuse, and addiction within the realm of health and human performance.  Exposes students to a wide variety of drug issues and the unique use and abuse patterns of individuals in the exercise science arena.  (Fall)

KNES 4130. Applied Nutrition. (3)  Principles of nutrition, dietary guidelines, dietary relationships to diseases and health, special populations, computerized dietary analysis. (Every other year)

KNES 4132. Lifetime Weight Management and Behavior Change. (3)  Prerequisites: KNES 3260 and KNES 4286.  Examines factors in obesity and weight control, emphasizing techniques in behavior modification and lifestyle change for effective weight management. (Spring) (Online)

KNES 4134. Assessment and Development of Physical Fitness. (3)  Prerequisite:  Permission of instructor.  Responses and adaptations to exercise, assessment techniques, exercise prescription, leadership and programming. (Every other year)

KNES 4286. Exercise Prescription. (3)  Prerequisites: Exercise Science major,    KNES 3286 and KNES 3287.  Interpretation and prescription of exercise and various fitness parameters for programs with healthy populations and general clinical populations.  (Fall)

KNES 4290. Therapeutic Exercise. (3) (W)  Prerequisite: KNES 3298.  Application of the therapeutic techniques used in rehabilitation for upper and lower body injuries within the scope of athletic training. (Fall)

KNES 4292. Organization and Administration of Athletic Training. (3) (O) (W)  Prerequisite: KNES 4290. Athletic training organization and administration. (Spring)

KNES 4293. Biomechanics. (3)  Prerequisite: Athletic Training or Exercise Science major,  KNES 3280.  Introduction to the study of physics principles as they govern human movement, as well as understanding how the neuromuscular system controls human movement.  Also covers the mechanical principles that underlie musculoskeletal injury, as well as the influence that gender and ethnicity may have on various musculoskeletal pathologies.  (Fall)

KNES 4400. Athletic Training Clinical III. (2)  Prerequisite:  KNES 3401.  Acquisition and application of advanced clinical proficiencies and psychomotor competencies necessary for the entry-level athletic trainer.  Students must complete approximately 20 hours of clinical experience per week at an approved athletic training clinical agency.  (Fall)

KNES 4401. Athletic Training Clinical IV. (2)  Prerequisite: KNES 4400.  Continuation of KNES 4400. Students must complete approximately 20 hours of clinical experience per week at an approved athletic training clinical agency. (Spring)

KNES 4431. Outdoor Adventure Leadership Practicum. (2-4)  Prerequisites: KOAL minor or permission of instructor; and KNES 3230 or KNES 3235.  Capstone course for the Minor in Outdoor Adventure Leadership providing an opportunity to take on a defined leadership role with Venture or other outdoor programs.  In addition to actual work in the field, there are professional development requirements and a journal of lessons learned.  (Fall, Spring)

KNES 4490. Exercise Science Senior Internship. (6-15)  Prerequisites: Completion of all other courses for the Exercise Science major, except KNES 4132.  Application of acquired knowledge and skills in practitioner settings.  Requires a minimum of 340 contact hours at the internship site. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

KNES 4660. Practitioner Seminar. (3)  Prerequisites: KNES 3286 and KNES 3287.  Contemporary practices regarding exercise, health, and wellness.  Designed to help students prepare for relevant certification exams and professional development. (Fall)

KNES 4700. Exercise Science Honors Research I. (3)  Prerequisites: permission of the Exercise Science Program Major Coordinator; approval of a proposal through the Honors College Application to Candidacy process the semester prior to taking the course.  Honors project directed by Exercise Science Honors committee or assigned faculty member.  One faculty contact hour per week and independent research.  (On demand)