Courses:
Master of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Physical Education

Historical development of kinesiology from primitive to modern times. Philosophy of modern kinesiology with application to present day educational programs.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3

This course is an introduction to research methodology in education. It focuses on the relationship between research problem, questions and design and introduces students to techniques for collecting and analyzing research data. The course emphasis is on writing an analysis and synthesis of research methodology and findings in empirical articles.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3

A critical study of principles, problems and procedures in the construction of a kinesiology program. Attention will be given to the application of these principles in the construction of a course of study for a specific situation. Prerequisite: None

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3

The organization and administration of major and minor sport programs including budgeting, staffing, equipment and public relations.

Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3

The application of legal issues in the sport industry with primary concentration on tort liability for sport administrators and teachers/coaches, gender issues and contract law. Prerequisite: None

Duration: 7 weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3

A study of ethical issues in sport related to the player, coach, parent, officials and administration associated with sport/athletic organizations. Prerequisite: None

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of optimized resistance and cardiovascular training for targeted populations and how they might affect to teaching physical education program, personal training or coaching sport teams. Students will review the related articles and develop their own program which is evidence based. Also, students will identify how to provide proper exercise program for targeted population. Students will lead discussions related to assigned questions and develop their own exercise program for targeted population and present their research project.

Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to understand a theoretical framework of skills, game concepts, and pedagogical applications in physical education and sports. The course will focus on the development of skills necessary within game contexts and its applications in teaching and coaching.

Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3

This course provides sport, physical education, exercise, and health professionals with the knowledge and behavior analytic skills to objectively assess physical activity and associated variables in diverse settings (e.g., homes, schools, communities). Emphasis is on applied psychology (operant) techniques and physical activity interventions.

Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3

The selection and planning of kinesiology for students whose activity must be adapted due to demands imposed by gravity, trauma, injury, congenital defect, illness or disease. Laboratory work with students will be scheduled.

Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an in depth study of the major concepts, theories and related research within the field of motor learning. Both neural and behavioral levels of analyses will be discussed. The course content is relevant to those who wish to better understand how movement skills are learned and retained.

Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3

Prepares health professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement technology in the learning setting to optimize student/patient participation, motivation, assessment and engagement. The course also develops proficiency in media communication protocols and time management skills in the health field.

Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3