Kinesiology and Health Promotion (KHP)

Instruction in a variety of motor skill activities. Courses are designed for students at a beginner level. Up to six hours credit may be earned in service courses; however, the same activity may not be repeated for credit. Lab: 1 credit (15 contact hours)

Instruction in a variety of motor skill activities. Courses are designed for students at a beginner level. Up to six hours credit may be earned in service courses; however, the same activity may not be repeated for credit. Lab: 1 credit (15 contact hours)

Instruction in a variety of motor skill activities. Courses are designed for students at a beginner level. Up to six hours credit may be earned in service courses; however, the same activity may not be repeated for credit. Lab: 1 credit (15 contact hours)

Instruction in a variety of motor skill activities. Courses are designed for students at a beginner level. Up to six hours credit may be earned in service courses; however, the same activity may not be repeated for credit. Lab 1 credit (15 contact hours)

Instruction in a variety of motor skills activities. Courses are for students who already possess intermediate skills in the activity. Instructors will assess skill at start of course. Up to six hours credit may be earned in service courses; however, the same activity may not be repeated for credit. Assignment of specific title will occur internally in the department. Laboratory: 3 hours.

Provides students with instruction and activities associated with beginning yoga. Lab: 1 credit (30 contact hours)

Current concepts of health and fitness covering such topics as the benefits of physical fitness, principles of fitness training, prevention of cardiovascular disease, and basic concepts of nutrition and weight management. Emphasis will be on the promotion of health lifestyles. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours)

Prepares students to make informed choices about health issues and behaviors and to take responsibility for their health and well-being. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces the importance of daily diet and nutrition. Addresses the role of the personal trainer in helping clients to recognize and decrease risks for chronic diseases. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

A study of first aid subject matter and orientation in the various first aid teaching methods. Lectures and demonstrations on first aid measures with skill training. American Red Cross Certificate made available. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Focuses on the core components of personal training. Provides information and resources necessary to pass personal fitness trainer certification. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

The study of health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention concepts as applied to individual, familial, and community health. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Students will apply personal training principles and techniques and demonstrate skills with clients in various settings under instructor and preceptor supervision. Practicum: 2.0 credits (60 contact hours).

Focuses on the inter-relationship between nutrition and physical fitness. Provides the student with the information necessary to formulate an individualized plan for achievement and maintenance of adequate nutrition and physical fitness while addressing weight control. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).