Fall
This course is designed to orient students to the movement sciences. Basic foundations, terminology and other pertinent topics will be covered. Career opportunities outside of teaching will be explored.

Credits: 1

Fall
This course, taught primarily for prospective physical educators, will include the fundamental skills, rules, and knowledge of flag football, soccer, and basketball.

Credits: 1

Spring
This course, taught primarily for prospective physical educators, will include the fundamental skills rules and knowledge of volleyball, softball, and track and field.

Credits: 1

Fall
This course, taught primarily for physical educators, will include the fundamental skills and rules of tennis, badminton, bowling and table tennis.

Credits: 1

Spring
This course, taught primarily for physical educators, will include introduction to, and participation in, the latest nontraditional games such as Korfball, Team Handball, Ultimate Frisbee, and other cooperative games and activities.

Credits: 1

This course offers certification based on American Red Cross standards for first aid. Also, CPR certification in either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association System will be included.

Credits: 1

Spring
This class will lead to certification as a professional rescuer and will follow American Red Cross guidelines. It is equivalent to the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (“C”) course.

Credits: 1

Spring
This course, taught primarily for physical educators, will include the fundamental skills and safety knowledge necessary to teach aquatics, tumbling, rhythmics, and elementary games.

Credits: 1

Fall
This course will focus on basic computer skills and technology specific to the Kinesiology area; including, but not limited to, software needs in fitness, nutrition, web analysis, use of body composition devices, and fitness development technology. Must enroll in related lab.

Credits: 1

Fall
This course is a study of the historical, philosophical, and theoretical basis of the movement sciences. This will include foundations of public school health/physical education programs as well as the perspectives of the nonteaching fields of the exercise and recreational sciences.

Credits: 2

Spring
This course will include a study of injuries in the exercise and sports sciences. Methods of care and prevention with emphasis on the common injuries and taping techniques will be included.

Credits: 3

Fall
A study of the basics of human nutrition as it affects movement, health and disease.

Credits: 2

On Demand
A lower level course in a selected area of Kinesiology. Not for independent study.

Credits: 1 to 4

Spring
Course is designed to acquaint students with ways to adapt activities and games for students with disabilities; including peer teaching, field observations, and actual teaching opportunities.

Prerequisites & Notes:
SPED 3022 or concurrent enrollment; and sophomore standing.

Credits: 1

Supervised observation and assistance of a Certified Athletic Trainer in various athletic training settings. These hours will count toward the NATA standards.

Prerequisites & Notes:
permission. Additional fee required.

Credits: 1 to 4

Supervised observation and/or assisting in the KINE or athletic setting. This may include planning, scheduling, and conducting classes or team practices and games.

Prerequisites & Notes:
permission. Additional fee required.

Credits: 1 to 4

Supervised observation and field experience in an exercise science or allied health field setting.

Prerequisites & Notes:
permission. Additional fee required.

Credits: 1 to 4

Spring
Gives candidates theoretical and practical knowledge and assistance in the teaching of Red Cross Water Safety courses. It is possible to receive Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or Basic Swimming Instructor (BSI) certification upon successful completion of requirements.

Prerequisites & Notes:
current Advanced Lifesaving Certificate; at least 17 years of age.

Credits: 2

Fall
Emphasis on knowledge of rules and practical experience in the mechanics of officiating. Requires officiating in various intramural activities. Major sports covered include flag football, basketball and soccer. Lab experience will be required through a supervised officiating experience in the OBU Intramural Sports Program.

Credits: 1

Spring
Emphasis on knowledge of rules and practical experience in the mechanics of officiating. Requires officiating in various intramural activities. Major sports covered include volleyball, softball and track and field. Lab experience will be required through a supervised officiating experience in the OBU Intramural Sports Program.

Credits: 1

Fall
The students will learn basic anatomy of the human musculoskeletal and neurological systems with application to human movement. A lab will be included with dissection.

Credits: 4

Independent study for students who have completed a minimum of 24 hours with an overall B average.

Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and the completion of a 2999 Independent Study form.

Credits: 1 to 4

Spring
A study of motivations related to health behaviors in our society. Will include methods, materials and pedagogical strategies in such health behavior as weight and stress management, smoking cessation, exercise adherence, and others.

Credits: 2

Supervised assistance of a Certified Athletic Trainer. These hours will count toward the NATA standards.

Prerequisites & Notes:
permission. Additional fee required.

Credits: 1 to 4

Fall
This course is designed as a fast-paced exploration of all facets of athletic training. This course focuses upon current issues and problems related to the athletic training profession, topics including professional ethics and competencies, and medicolegal liability. Advanced athletic training employs a multi-disciplinary approach to injuries to the athlete, providing a thorough understanding of applied anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, neurophysiology, injury prevention, recognition, assessment, primary treatment and rehabilitation methods that are essential to return the athlete to pre-injury levels of fitness, muscular strength, and competition.

Prerequisites & Notes:
KINE 2534 or BIOL 2354; and KINE 2723.

Credits: 3

Spring
Analysis of research evidence related to how people initiate, control, and terminate movement. Behavioral and neurophysical basis for information processing as well as the biochemical demands placed on human movements will be examined.

Credits: 2

Fall, Odd
This course will give the students the necessary knowledge, skills, and methods to teach aerobics, bench aerobics, weight training, and other individual fitness activities.

Credits: 1

Spring
Study of the psychological principles involved in athletics including motor learning, aggression, societal pressures, motivation, and evaluation of attitude.

Credits: 3

Fall
This course will explore legal issues as they apply to KALS. A seminar format with team teaching will be used.

Prerequisites & Notes:
junior or senior standing.

Credits: 2

Spring, Even
This course will cover nutritional needs and dietary concerns for the physically active individual. This will include the needs of the fitness enthusiast as well as the needs of the high level athlete.

Prerequisites & Notes:
CHEM 1104.

Credits: 3

Spring
This course will cover the latest techniques in physical fitness and exercise assessment. In addition, the students will be guided through the process of prescribing exercise programs for normal and special populations. Must enroll in related lab.

Credits: 3

Spring
This course will be a survey of current health issues in contemporary society. Topics covered will include but not be limited to: drug and alcohol abuse, obesity, heart disease, mental health, and Type II diabetes.

Credits: 3

Fall, Even
This course will cover how to plan and design programs which include fitness and sports activities for all age groups.

Credits: 2

Fall
Study of the physiological basis of human movement and exercise. Emphasis will be on exercise and other forms of physical education testing.

Credits: 4

This course is designed for the student who desires more in-depth study of how to coach a particular sport. It will cover how to organize practices, games, game strategy, scouting, opponent analysis, motivation of players, conditioning, and off season training. May be repeated one time for credit.

Prerequisites & Notes:
junior or senior standing.

Credits: 1

Spring
This course is designed to present the athletic training student with information and experiences concerning the use of therapeutic modalities in the treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes, as well as the scientific foundation of the modalities. The modalities to be introduced will include hydrotherapy, thermotherapy, cryotherapy, electrotherapy, and manual and mechanical techniques. This course will also entail proper selection and application of appropriate procedures and the physiological responses to these procedures.

Prerequisites & Notes:
KINE 2723.

Credits: 3

Fall
The primary focus of this course is the application of neuromuscular re-education, movement, and exercise specifically as each relates to the varied and detailed goals of rehabilitation for injured athletes.

Prerequisites & Notes:
KINE 2723.

Credits: 3

Supervised clinical hands on experience in an exercise science or allied health field setting.

Prerequisites & Notes:
permission. Additional fee required.

Credits: 1 to 4

Spring
This course will prepare the student to take the personal trainers certification test from either the American College of Sport Medicine or the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Credits: 1

Spring
Emphasis will be on planning and administering recreation and fitness programs. Topics will include: voluntary staff, paid staff, budgeting, equipment, supervision, and program evaluation.

Credits: 3

On Demand
An advanced course in a selected area of Kinesiology. Not for independent study.

Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing.

Credits: 1 to 4

Fall
Study of the principles and problems of organizing and administering programs. Special attention to personnel and program administration in both highly competitive and recreational sports.

Credits: 3

Spring
Emphasis will be on testing, measuring, and evaluating as these apply to the teaching of Health and Physical Education.

Prerequisites & Notes:
junior or senior standing.

Credits: 1

Spring, Odd
This course is a continuation of Exercise Physiology I (KINE 380). Topics to be covered in-depth will include subcellular muscle, respiratory, and renal responses to exercise stress. Also current information regarding metabolic responses to exercise will be included as will advanced exercise testing techniques.

Prerequisites & Notes:
KINE 3803 and CHEM 1104.

Credits: 3

Spring
Study of mechanical and kinesiological principles applicable to physical education and athletics, factors important to effective movement, assessment of skills, training and conditioning.

Prerequisites & Notes:
KINE 2534 or BIOL 2354.

Credits: 3

Independent study for juniors and seniors with at least a B average in Kinesiology.

Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and the completion of a 4999 Independent Study form.

Credits: 1 to 4

Spring, Odd
This course provides an overview of sports-related ministries. Students will be taught the history and biblical foundations of sports ministry. They also will be introduced to the work of existing sports ministry organizations, networks, and mission agencies. The course will include techniques and case studies for using sport as a tool for evangelism, discipleship, and church planting.

Credits: 3

Fall
Provides information background for the church recreation leader. Major emphasis on the place of church recreation in the total church ministry; the history, philosophy, and objectives of recreation in the church; and the career possibilities in the field. Examination of the role of the church recreation leader as a church staff member.

Credits: 3

Spring, Odd
This course will provide an introduction to the scope, characteristics, and management aspects of the commercial recreation and sports industry. There will be a blend of conceptual and practical material to help achieve a basic understanding of this diverse industry.

Credits: 2

On Demand
A lower level course in a selected area of Leisure Studies. Not for independent study.

Credits: 1 to 4

Supervised observation and/or assisting the recreational professional in planning, scheduling, and conducting recreational programs.

Prerequisites & Notes:
permission. Additional fee required.

Credits: 1 to 4

Fall
A survey of outdoor recreational activities with emphasis on teaching the skills necessary to implement an outdoor recreation program within a church recreation setting. Camping, camp counseling, and orienteering skills will be included. Also, the physical, sociological, psychological, and educational aspects of outdoor recreation will be explored. Additional fee required.

Credits: 2

Fall
Provides informational background for youth ministry in the local church, studying methods and principles for establishing and conducting a youth ministry. Attention is given to the role of youth leader or minister as a church staff member. Additional fee required.

Credits: 3

Fall, Even
The purpose of this course is to provide the students with the information, education, and resources necessary to plan and conduct a group backpacking and camping excursion. Classroom instruction, pre-trip physical training, and an actual backpacking and camping experience will be included in this class. Additional fee required.

Credits: 3

Summer
This course will explore methodology and practical aspects of planning and administering summer youth and sports camp programs. The student will deal with the theories applicable to camp administration and will be required to work in the OBU Falls Creek, Super Summer, and/or Summer Sports Camps. Additional fee required.

Credits: 3

Independent study for students who have completed a minimum of 24 hours with an overall B average.

Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and the completion of a 2999 Independent Study form.

Credits: 1 to 4

Spring, Odd
This course will cover all aspects of developing and promoting programs in the exercise, health and recreational fields. These principles will apply to YMCA, community, and church recreation; adult fitness and cardiac rehabilitation; and health and fitness programs in business or other settings.

Credits: 2

Spring, Even
This course is designed to acquaint students with the theories, methods, and styles of effective leadership in leisure service management. Problem solving, group management, communication, motivation, financial responsibilities and time management are some of the areas to be addressed in this class.

Prerequisites & Notes:
LEIS 1483.

Credits: 2

Fall, Odd
Students will participate in workshop experiences which emphasize environmental education. These workshops contain hands-on experiences in an outdoor classroom setting. The workshops will include Project Learning Tree, Project Wild, and Project Wet.

Credits: 3

Fall, Even
This course will provide strategies and tactics to guide someone through the event planning and implementation process starting with the earliest stages of event design and concluding with post-event follow-up. Ministry events within the local church and outreach strategies will be explored.

Credits: 3

Fall, Even
The purpose of this course is to allow the student an opportunity to learn the procedures, techniques, and responsibilities for Ropes Course Facilitators. Successful completion of this course will lead to certification as a Ropes Course Instructor. Additional fee required.

Credits: 2

Spring, Odd
This course will provide the student an opportunity for independent investigation, readings, and/or research in a professional area of interest.

Credits: 2

On Demand
An advanced course in a selected area of Leisure Studies. Not for independent study.

Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing.

Credits: 1 to 4

Spring, Even
This course is designed to acquaint students with current theory and practice regarding the planning of all kinesiology and leisure services facilities. This will include school athletic facilities as well as parks and recreation facilities, college and university intramural facilities, etc. Such aspects as construction, legal liability issues, supervision, space utilization, etc. will be considered.

Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing.

Credits: 3

Students will be expected to participate in a directed sports ministry project as a requirement for this degree. This course will include class work preparation, and supervised participation in a sports ministry project. Additional fee required.

Credits: 1 to 4

Supervised internship in a camping experience. Will include planning as well as hands-on experience in an actual camp setting. Additional fee required.

Credits: 1 to 6

Students spend at least one semester working halftime in a church recreation program under guidelines established by the Department of Kinesiology and Leisure Studies in coordination with the cooperating professional. Additional fee required.

Credits: 1 to 3

Independent study for juniors and seniors with at least a B average in Leisure Studies.

Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and the completion of a 4999 Independent Study form.

Credits: 1 to 3