Course Listing

The following courses are available to all Kinesiology graduate students. Most are taught on campus periodically. Those courses taught online are identified as "available online." 

A few graduate courses are available only online. These courses are made available through a collaborative program involving five other University of Texas System universities, but are courses for which there are no UT Permian Basin equivalent courses. These courses are listed at the very end of this list. All courses are available to all UT Permian Basin Kinesiology graduate students. For the complete schedule of courses offered during a given academic year, contact the Kinesiology Graduate Program Coordinator or go to the current Course Schedule by clicking "Course Schedules" in the left-hand column.

KINE 6301 Research Methods (3) 
Research techniques and inferential statistical procedures appropriate to the research process in physical education. Prerequisite: MATH 6301 or equivalent. (Available online.)

KINE 6320 Psychosocial Analysis of Sport and Physical Activity (3)
Concepts and research methodology in social psychological study of sport and physical activity. Selected theories of sport involvement applied to sport and physical activity analysis. (Available online.)  Course Web Site KINE 6320- Fall '99

KINE 6322 Applied Sport Psychology (3) 
Mental training techniques that have been used successfully by athletes and coaches to improve sport performance are studied. The mental training techniques include imagery, arousal regulation, somatic and cognitive stress management, concentration and attention control, positive self-talk, and goal setting. Prerequisite: KINE 6320, its equivalent, or permission of the instructor. (Available online.)

KINE 6323 Advanced Psychology of Exercise (3)
Theoretical models and research related to the determinates of exercise initiation and adherence are studied. Research studies investigating the effects of exercise on mental health are also reviewed. Additional topics selected by students are covered.

KINE 6340 Sport and Society (3)
Examines opposing points of view related to the role of sport in various American institutions (political, economic, educational, religious) and by diverse socio-cultural groups within these institutions. The impact of sport upon individuals and society will also be scrutinized (racism, sexism, elitism). (Available online.) 

KINE 6360 Advanced Exercise Physiology (3) 
Functioning of the human body and responses and adaptations of the different systems as a result of physical exercise. Topics include muscle physiology, the cardio respiratory system, neural control of human movement, nutrition, athletic performance, physiological applications of physical training and preventive health care. Laboratory experiences included. (Available online.) Course Web Site KINE 6360- Fall '99

KINE 6361 Exercise Physiology Laboratory Methods-
Procedures (3) 
Practical applications of the different principles that govern the responses and adaptations of the human body to physical exercise. Laboratory equipment used to collect data and analyze results. Prerequisite: KINE 6360, its equivalent, or permission of the instructor. Course Web Site KINE 6361- Spring 2000

KINE 6362 Training and Conditioning Methods (3) 
Examines the relevant systems of human physiology in the context of sport specific training and conditioning. Helps develop the students' understanding of the adaptations that the musculoskeletal and cardio respiratory systems undergo during training and conditioning for sports and exercise. Prerequisite: KINE 6360, its equivalent, or permission of the instructor. (Available online.)

KINE 6363 Methods and Procedures for Coronary Heart Disease Risk Detection and Reduction (3) 
A study of the leading risk factors that contribute to the development of coronary artery heart disease. Laboratory methods and procedures used in assessing the different risk factors including 12-lead EKG and graded exercise stress testing. Implementation of programs aimed at risk reduction and prevention of heart disease. 

KINE 6364 Heat Stress and Exercise (3) 
Enhances the students' understanding of the physiological effects of heat stress and thermoregulatory controls/maintenance in the body. Topics include heat stress and heat illness, the history behind thermoregulatory medicine, the physiology of the renal and thermoregulation systems in the body, and treatment and prevention of heat stress during sports and work.

KINE 6380 Analysis of Teaching and Coaching Behavior (3) 
Observation, description, coding and analysis of teaching behavior in physical education and coaching. (Available online.)

KINE 6381 Curricular Innovations (3)
Examines current trends and issues in physical education curriculum development. The course content includes examples of program innovations, as well as current international, national (e.g., NASPE national standards), and local (e.g., TEKS in Texas) curriculum initiatives. Individually or as members of a small group, students will design physical education curricula to be implemented in their own schools. (Available online.)

KINE 6382 Administration of Physical Education and Athletics (3) 
An examination of administrative theories and practices in physical education, intramural and athletic programs. (Available online.) Course Web Site KINE 6382- Spring 2000

KINE 6389 Selected Topics (1-3)
Graduate courses that will be offered only once, will be offered infrequently, or are being developed before a regular listing in the catalog.

KINE 6391 Contract Study (3)
For students who are pursuing independent study or research (as described in the contract study format).

KINE 6392 Practicum (3)
A field work experience designed to provide a practical, real life education for student. Under the supervision of a professional, students enhance their knowledge and skills in the practice of their selected interest area.

KINE 6398 Master's Project (3)
Meets the research requirements for the non-thesis option in master's degree program.

KINE 6399 Master's Thesis (3 or 6)
Meets the research requirements for the thesis option in master's degree program.

U.T. TeleCampus Courses Available for Elective Credit 

KINO 6316 Applied Biomechanics (UT El Paso)
Students will investigate the application of biomechanical principles to human motor skill performance in sport and exercise settings. Emphasis will be placed on the teaching and learning of motor skills, characteristics of skilled performance, and safety-related considerations. (Available online, only.)

KINO 6346 Contemporary Issues in Physical Education and Sport (UT Tyler)
This course engages students in an analysis of contemporary controversial problems related to physical education and sport. Students will learn general principles and procedures related to rational development and evaluation of viewpoints, and will learn to apply these principles and procedures to specific controversies relevant to the professional interests and goals of the students in the class. (Available online, only.)

KINO 6342 Ethics in Health and Kinesiology (UT Tyler)
Students will examine ethical considerations encountered in professional areas related to health, exercise and sport. The students will learn to develop and evaluate ethical viewpoints based on theory and fundamental principles. (Available online, only.)

KINO 6340 History and Philosophy (UT Pan American)
Students will examine the historical development of kinesiology, physical education and sport from primitive to modern day times. Emphasis is placed on the role sport and physical education plays as part of the total educational system and how educational philosophy influences modern sport and physical education. Major philosophies will be investigated and applied to assist the student in developing her or his individual philosophy. (Available online, only.)

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