The primary objective of the master's degree program in kinesiology is to help students to acquire a breadth of knowledge grounded in theory, to gain expertise in one or more areas of specialization, and to develop competence in methods of inquiry. Below you will find a list of courses taken, as well as examples of coursework.
This course provides coaches, athletic administrators, and directors of recreational programs with principles of anatomy, physiology, sports medicine, and biomechanics as a foundation for coaching amateur athletes in various sports. This course uses manuals, on-line instructional materials, many supporting figures and tables, video clips, active learning exercises, and on-line journal articles to support the learning and application process.
Course Instructors: Dr. Scott Riewald, S. Halsey, L. Lauer Jr. Semester: Fall 2011
KIN 871 - Research Methods in Kinesiology
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Experimental, longitudinal, survey, and qualitative research methods in kinesiology were all presented in this course. Writing research proposals and reports were included in our assignments, and Research Ethics were also included.
Course Instructor: Dr. Karen Pfeiffer Semester: Fall 2011
KIN 855 - Psychosocial Bases of Coaching Athletes
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This course provides coaches, athletic administrators, and directors of recreational programs with sociological, psychological, philosophical, developmental, and instructional principles for coaching athletes in competitive sports.
Course Instructor: Dr. Martha Ewing Semester: Fall 2010
KIN 854 - Sport Law for Administrators and Coaches
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In this course, obligations of those who are responsible for managing the risks associated with participation in physical activities are identified, as are the consequences of failing to protect the welfare of individuals who participate in school and agency-sponsored programs. Included are issues surrounding the topics of negligence, supervision, corporal punishment, contracts, termination of employees, due process, defamation, roles of independent contractors, gender equity, sexual harassment and the abuse of power, products liability, expected standard of care, waivers, essential records, transporting athletes and eligibility.