Department of Kinesiology
Department Head: Stanley P. Brown
Office: 216 McCarthy Gym
Division of Exercise Science Coordinator: John Lamberth
Office: 235 McCarthy Gym
Division of Sport Studies Coordinator: Brad Vickers
Office: 123 McCarthy Gym
The Department of Kinesiology offers four undergraduate concentrations: Physical Education and Coaching (PECO), Health Fitness Studies (HFS), Clinical Exercise Physiology (CLEP), and Sport Studies (SS).
Community college transfer hours not to exceed 62 semester hours may be applied to the Kinesiology degree program.
All concentrations require the specified course requirements cited within the General Education and major core listings below. Specified area content courses vary among the four concentrations and are listed following the core section. Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Medical, and Pre-Physician Assistant curricula have different core and program requirements. Those students desiring to enter a graduate health care field should major in CLEP in their undergraduate curriculum.
Physical Education and Coaching Concentration (PECO)
Major Advisors: J.J. Chen, Debby Funderburk, Elizabeth Palmer, Brad Vickers, and Glen Young
The physical education and coaching concentration requires 124 semester hours of prescribed courses to complete the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. The curriculum is designed to meet the need of students interested in becoming physical education teachers in public and private schools. The teaching block of courses must be included in the on-campus requirement of 32 semester hours of junior and senior courses. Students who complete the program will be eligible for teacher licensure by the Mississippi Department of Education.
Health Fitness Studies Concentration (HFS)
Major Advisors: Ben Abadie, Erin Grant-Butler, Matthew McAllister, and Elizabeth Palmer
The health fitness studies concentration provides a basic understanding of the science behind physical fitness and the knowledge to implement effective health fitness programs. This concentration also provides students a basic preparation in one of three tracks students may choose: Business, Health, or Aging. Students are prepared to work in a variety of settings and jobs: fitness instructors, strength and conditioning specialists, directors of wellness and fitness programs associated with hospitals or geriatric centers, or in employee assistance in the corporate setting.
Clinical Exercise Physiology Concentration (CLEP)
Major Advisors: Stamatis Agiovlasitis, Harish Chander, Erin Grant-Butler, Laura Hilton, Megan Holmes, Lee Ann Joe, Adam Knight, John Lamberth, Matthew McAllister, Elizabeth Palmer, Zhujun Pan, JohnEric Smith, Ben Wax, and Holly Wiley
The clinical exercise physiology concentration is designed as a professional preparation program of study that enables students to work in clinical settings as exercise physiologists in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, or other clinical rehabilitation settings, such as those for individuals with diabetes, orthopedic limitations, arthritis, cancer, osteoporosis, renal failure, obesity, and in programs dealing with issues of aging. The clinical exercise physiology concentration also provides students with the necessary background to pursue graduate health professions, such as physical or occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, medicine, or other graduate level educational programs.
Sport Studies Concentration (SS)
Major Advisors: Younghan Lee, Matthew Rye, and Greggory Twietmeyer
The Sport Studies concentration provides students with knowledge and skills necessary for careers in the sport industry. A concentration in Sport Studies helps prepare students to work in such fields as sport marketing & promotions, sporting event and/or facility management & operations, sport communication & media relations, and other administrative areas at the professional, collegiate, and recreational levels of the sport business industry. The program seeks to combine classroom education with hands-on experience, as all students will complete an internship in the sport industry prior to graduation. Students choosing a concentration in Sport Studies choose either the Business or Communication cognate field.
General Education Requirements
| English Composition | ||
| EN 1103 | English Composition I | 3 |
| or EN 1163 | Accelerated Composition I | |
| EN 1113 | English Composition II | 3 |
| or EN 1173 | Accelerated Composition II | |
| Mathematics | ||
| MA 1313 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Higher Math | 3 | |
| Calculus for Business and Life Sciences I (Req for SS) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics (Req for CLEP, HFS, SPPE) | ||
| Science | ||
| See concentration for required courses | 9 | |
| Humanities | ||
| See concentration for required courses | 6 | |
| Fine Arts | ||
| See General Education courses | ||
| Social Sciences | ||
| See concentration for required courses | ||
Choose one of the following concentrations:
Physical Education and Coaching Concentration (PECO)
Major Advisors: J.J. Chen, Debby Funderburk, Elizabeth Palmer, Brad Vickers, and Glen Young
| BIO 1004 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BIO 1023 | Plants and Humans (or any core approved lab Science) 1 | 3 |
| BIO 1123 | Animal Biology (or any core approved lab Science) 1 | 3 |
| Literature (See General Education courses) 1 | 3 | |
| History (See General Education courses) 1 | 3 | |
| PSY 1013 | General Psychology 1 | 3 |
| SO 1203 | Sociology of Families (or other approved Social Science) 1 | 3 |
| KI 1803 | Health Trends and Topics | 3 |
| EP 2013 | Fundamentals of Kinesiology | 3 |
| EP 3233 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| PE 1243 | Methods of Teaching Games and Sports | 3 |
| PE 1253 | Methods of Teaching Lifetime Activities | 3 |
| PE 1263 | Methods of Teaching Rhythms | 3 |
| PE 3133 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| PE 3153 | Methods of Elementary Physical Education | 3 |
| PE 3163 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| PE 3223 | Motor Development and Movement | 3 |
| PE 3313 | Sport Physiology | 3 |
| PE 3533 | Coaching Sports | 3 |
| PE 4283 | Sport Biomechanics | 3 |
| PE 4533 | Developing Coaching Expertise | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| KI 3273 | Athletic Training | 3 |
| or KI 2213 | Emergency Health Care | |
| Professional Education Courses | ||
| EDF 3333 | Social Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDX 3213 | Individualizing Instruction for Exceptional Children | 3 |
| Required for Admission into Teacher Ed | ||
| EPY 3143 | Human Development and Learning Strategies in Education 2 | 3 |
| EPY 3253 | Evaluating Learning 2 | 3 |
| EDF 4243 | Planning for the Diversity of Learners 2 | 3 |
| PE 4163 | Principles and Methods of Secondary School Health and Physical Education | 3 |
| PE 4173 | Tests and Measurements in Health and Physical Education | 3 |
| PE 4853 | Motor Learning and Skill Analysis | 3 |
| PE 4883 | School Health Education | 3 |
| Teaching Internship (Final Semester) | ||
| PE 4873 | Professional Seminar in Physical Education 2 | 3 |
| PE 4886 | Teaching Internship in Physical Education 2 | 6 |
| PE 4896 | Teaching Internship in Physical Education 2 | 6 |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
| 1 | Satisfies General Education requirements. |
| 2 | Required for admission into Teacher Ed |
Health Fitness Studies Concentration (HFS)
Major Advisors: Ben Abadie, Erin Grant-Butler, Matthew McAllister, and Elizabeth Palmer
| BIO 1004 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BIO 1123 | Animal Biology 1 | 3 |
| CH 1043 | Survey of Chemistry I 1 | 3 |
| Literature or other approved course | See General Education courses 1 | 3 |
| History or other approved course | See General Education courses 1 | 3 |
| PSY 1013 | General Psychology 1 | 3 |
| EC 2113 | Principles of Macroeconomics 1 | 3 |
| KI 1803 | Health Trends and Topics | 3 |
| KI 2213 | Emergency Health Care | 3 |
| PSY 3503 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| FNH 2293 | Individual and Family Nutrition | 3 |
| HS 4403 | Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
| HS 4583 | Entrepreneurship for Human Sciences | 3 |
| PE 1041 | Aerobics | 1 |
| PE 1061 | Fitness Walking/Jogging | 1 |
| PE 1151 | Strength Training | 1 |
| EP 2013 | Fundamentals of Kinesiology | 3 |
| EP 3183 | Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| EP 3233 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| KI 3273 | Athletic Training | 3 |
| EP 3304 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| EP 3663 | Personal Fitness Training | 3 |
| EP 4113 | Fitness Programs and Testing Procedures | 3 |
| EP 4153 | Training Techniques for Exercise and Sport | 3 |
| EP 4183 | Exercise and Weight Control | 3 |
| EP 4210 | Health Fitness Studies Internship | 3,6 |
| EP 4803 | Professional Seminar in Exercise Science | 3 |
| Choose 15 hours from one of the following cognates and one course from each of the other two cognates: | ||
| Business Cognate | ||
| EC 2123 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ACC 2013 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MKT 3013 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MGT 3513 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MKT 4123 | Advertising | 3 |
| MGT 4153 | Management Seminar | 3 |
| MGT 4533 | Advanced Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Health Cognate | ||
| KI 2023 | Foundations of Health Education | 3 |
| FNH 3163 | Basic Principles of Health Promotion | 3 |
| EP 4603 | Physical Activity Epidemiology | 3 |
| PSY 3363 | Behavioral Modification | 3 |
| PSY 3353 | Motivation | 3 |
| COE 4023 | Introduction to Counseling | 3 |
| CO 3203 | Communication and Group Leadership | 3 |
| Aging Cognate | ||
| PSY 4983 | Psychology of Aging | 3 |
| EP 4123 | Aging and Physical Activity | 3 |
| HS 4813 | Adult Development: The Middle Years | 3 |
| COE 4713 | Issues in Aging | 3 |
| SO 4413 | Aging and Retirement in American Society | 3 |
| HS 4863 | Consumer Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| Oral Communication Requirement | ||
| CO 1003 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Computer Literacy Requirement | ||
| TKT 1273 | Computer Applications (or other approved course) | 3 |
| Writing Requirement | ||
| EDF 3413 | Writing for Thinking (or approved junior-level writing course) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
| 1 | Satisfies General Education requirements. |
Clinical Exercise Physiology Concentration (CLEP)
Major Advisors: Stamatis Agiovlasitis, Harish Chander, Erin Grant-Butler, Laura Hilton, Megan Holmes, Lee Ann Joe, Adam Knight, John Lamberth, Matthew McAllister, Elizabeth Palmer, Zhujun Pan, JohnEric Smith, Ben Wax, and Holly Wiley
| Chemistry | Lecture and lab required 1 | 4 |
| Biology | Lecture and Lab required 1 | 4 |
| Natural Science | select from General Education courses 1 | 3 |
| Humanities | select from General Education courses 1 | 6 |
| Social Sciences | select from General Education courses 1 | 6 |
| KI 2023 | Foundations of Health Education | 3 |
| or FNH 3163 | Basic Principles of Health Promotion | |
| KI 2603 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| EP 2013 | Fundamentals of Kinesiology | 3 |
| EP 3183 | Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| EP 3233 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| EP 3304 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| EP 3613 | Exercise Electrocardiography | 3 |
| EP 3643 | Applied Anatomy and Pathophysiology | 3 |
| EP 4113 | Fitness Programs and Testing Procedures | 3 |
| EP 4133 | Exercise Programs for Clinical Populations | 3 |
| EP 4183 | Exercise and Weight Control | 3 |
| EP 4603 | Physical Activity Epidemiology | 3 |
| EP Elective | Choose two of the following: | |
| Aging and Physical Activity | ||
| Aging and Disability | ||
| Mechanical Analysis of Movement | ||
| Neural Control of Human Movement | ||
| EP 4803 | Professional Seminar in Exercise Science | 3 |
| EP 4810 | Clinical Exercise Physiology Internship | 3,6 |
| BIO 3004 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIO 3014 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| Major Electives | 20 | |
See advisor for approved list of courses | ||
| Oral Communication Requirement | ||
| CO 1003 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| or CO 1013 | Introduction to Communication | |
| or CO 2253 | Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication | |
| Computer Literacy Requirement | ||
| Satisfied by successful completion of EP 4803 | ||
| Writing Requirement | ||
| EDF 3413 | Writing for Thinking | 3 |
| or MGT 3213 | Organizational Communications | |
| or BIO 3013 | Professional Writing for Biologists | |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
| 1 | Satisfies General Education requirements. |
Sport Studies Concentration (SS)
Major Advisors: Younghan Lee, Matthew Rye, and Greggory Twietmeyer
| BIO 1004 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| Science w/ lab | select from General Education courses 1 | 3-4 |
| Science | select from General Education courses 1 | 3 |
| Humanities | select from General Education courses 1 | 6 |
| EC 2113 | Principles of Macroeconomics 1 | 3 |
| SO 1003 | Introduction to Sociology 1 | 3 |
| SS 2003 | Foundations of Sport Industry | 3 |
| SS 2103 | Sport Careers and Practicum | 3 |
| SS 3103 | Sorts Sponsorship | 3 |
| SS 3203 | Sport Law | 3 |
| SS 4103 | Ethics in Sport Management | 3 |
| SS 4203 | Funding of Sport | 3 |
| SS 4303 | Globalization and Sport (Writing Req for B.C.) | 3 |
| SS 4396 | Sports Studies Internship | 6 |
| SS 4803 | Seminar in Sports Studies | 3 |
| Choose six of the following: | 18 | |
| Communication Management in Sport | ||
| Facility and Event Management in Sport | ||
| Sport and Recreational Leadership | ||
| Program Planning in Sport and Recreation | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics | ||
| Gender and Sport | ||
| Sport Promotion and Sales Management | ||
| Sociology of Sport | ||
| Special Topics in Kinesiology (with approval) | ||
| Directed Individual Study in Kinesiology | ||
| Sport Psychology | ||
| Sport Physiology | ||
| Sport Biomechanics | ||
| Choose one of the following cognates to complete the concentration requirements: | ||
| Business Cognate | ||
| ACC 2013 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 2023 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ST 2113 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| EC 2123 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MKT 3013 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| FIN 3113 | Financial Systems | 3 |
| FIN 3123 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MGT 3114 | Principles of Management and Production | 4 |
| Free Electives | 8 | |
| Communication Cognate | ||
| CO 1223 | Introduction to Communication Theory | 3 |
| CO 1403 | Introduction to the Mass Media | 3 |
| CO 2333 | Television Production | 3 |
| CO 2413 | Introduction to News Writing and Reporting | 3 |
| CO 3313 | News Writing for the Electronic Media | 3 |
| CO 3423 | Feature Writing | 3 |
| CO 3713 | Digital Communication | 3 |
| CO 3803 | Principles of Public Relations | 3 |
| Writing or Design course | See advisor for approved courses | 3 |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| Oral Communication Requirement | ||
| CO 1003 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Computer Literacy Requirement | ||
| TKT 1273 | Computer Applications (or other approved course) | 3 |
| Writing Requirement | ||
| Satisfied by successful completion of SS 4303 | ||
| Total Hours | 124 | |
| 1 | Satisfies General Education requirements. |
Exercise Physiology Courses
EP 2013 Fundamentals of Kinesiology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The course introduces the history of exercise science and examines the academic disciplines and professions comprising exercise science and kinesiology
EP 2990 Special Topics in Exercise Physiology: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
EP 3183 Exercise Psychology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Contemporary psychological research and theory as related to human behavior and health in an exercising setting
EP 3233 Anatomical Kinesiology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A functional account of body structure, analysis of human movement and related injury mechanisms
EP 3304 Exercise Physiology: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite: BIO 1004 or BIO 3014 and CH 1043 or CH 1213). Three hours lecture.Two hours laboratory. Examines physiological systems central to exercise performance, interrelationships of those systems during exercise, and adaptations of the human body during both acute and chronic exercise
EP 3613 Exercise Electrocardiography: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: BIO 1004 or BIO 3014). Three hours lecture. Basic and intermediate electrocardiography including cardiac function, lead systems, rate, rhythm, axis, infarction, ischemia, hypertrophy and effects of cardiovascular drugs and exercise on the ECG
EP 3623 Exercise Physiology II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: PE 3303). Three hours lecture. This course examines the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, immunologic, and osteogenic aspects of physiology and their application to acute and chronic exercise throughout the lifespan
EP 3643 Applied Anatomy and Pathophysiology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: BIO 1004 or BIO 3004). Three hours lecture. Anatomical foundation of the human body with related pathophysiology of the cardiovascular, peripheral and central nervous system, and musculoskeletal disease states
EP 3663 Personal Fitness Training: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: EP 3183, EP 3304). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Fundamentals of personal training including skill development in leading others to become physically active and developing a lifestyle conducive to good health
EP 4000 Directed Individual Study in Exercise Physiology: 1-9 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
EP 4113 Fitness Programs and Testing Procedures: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: EP 3304).Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Provides study of and practice in conducting adult fitness programs and fitness testing procedures
EP 4123 Aging and Physical Activity: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: EP 3304).Three hours lecture. The effects on normative aging process on homeostatic mechanisms and how these changes relate to exercise and sport performance in later life
EP 4133 Exercise Programs for Clinical Populations: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: EP 3304). Three hours lecture. This course describes the methods of prescribing exercise programs for individuals with medical conditions
EP 4143 Aging and Disability: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: EP 4123).Three hours lecture. An examination of the disablement process chronic diseases, and aging. Issues and implications of disablement are discussed
EP 4153 Training Techniques for Exercise and Sport: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: EP 3304). Three hours lecture. Training techniques used for exercise and sport and their acute and chronic effects
EP 4183 Exercise and Weight Control: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:EP 3304).Two hours lecture . Two hours laboratory. The course describes the relationship between physical activity and nutrition for the maintenance of ideal body weight and optimal health throughout life
EP 4210 Health Fitness Studies Internship: 3-6 hours.
(Prerequisite: EP 3233, EP 3663,EP 4113, EP 4153,EP 4183 ). Hours and credits to be arranged. A supervised observation and teaching experience in a fitness/health enhancement facility
EP 4503 Mechanical Analysis of Movement: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: EP 3233). Three hours lecture. Overview of biomechanical principles and applications to the musculoskeletal system with an emphasis on the clinical setting for the treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries
EP 4603 Physical Activity Epidemiology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:EP 3304). Three hour lecture. Survey of the health-related aspects of exercise, physical activity and physical fitness from the perspective of epidemiology. Biological mechanisms for healthy adaptations to physical activity are addressed. The behavioral determinants of physical activity and regular participation in exercise are reviewed
EP 4703 Neural Control of Human Movement: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:BIO 1004 or BIO 3014;EP 3643) Three hours lecture. Overview of the neural processes associated with human movement with the major focus being the mechanistic control of coordinated movement
EP 4803 Professional Seminar in Exercise Science: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Senior Standing). Three hour seminar. Practice requirements of exersice professional in clinical and fitness/wellness settings and preparation for successful intry into professional school and job market
EP 4810 Clinical Exercise Physiology Internship: 3-6 hours.
(Prerequisite:KI 2603,EP 3233,EP 3304,EP 3613,EP 3643 EP 4113,EP 4133,EP 4603 and final semester senior status). A supervised observation and teaching experience in clinical exercise physiology setting
EP 4990 Special Topics in Exercise Physiology: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
EP 6153 Training Techniques for Exercise and Sport: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: EP 3304). Three hours lecture. Training techniques used for exercise and sport and their acute and chronic effects
EP 6990 Special Topics in Exercise Physiology: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
EP 7000 Directed Individual Study in Exercise Physiology: 1-9 hours.
Hours and credit to be arranged
EP 8203 Advanced Exercise Physiology: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Overview of major organ systems and cellular metabolism during exercise; physiological aspects of fatigue and factors influencing physical working capacity and performance; laboratory investigation/demonstration
EP 8243 Cardiorespiratory Exercise Physiology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: EP 3304 or equivalent).Three hours lecture. Advanced principles of cardiovascular and respiratory physiology,with special emphasis on the physiological responses of these systems to acute and chronic exercise
EP 8253 Doping and Supplement Use in Sports: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: EP 3304 or equivalent, or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Examination of the pharmacological and nutritional agents used to enhance muscular development and athletic performance. Examination of commonly abused recreational drugs
EP 8263 Exercise Metabolism: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:EP 3304) Three hour lecture. An advanced review of exercise metabolism with special emphasis on aerobic processes during muscular effort
EP 8283 Environmental Exercise Physiology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: EP 3304). Three hours lecture.Advanced principles and applications in exercise physiology including responses to acute exercise and chronic training in the heat, cold, and at high and low pressures
EP 8323 Science and Practice in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. An examination of concepts, design, and implementation of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs that focuses on disease treatment and management, patient education, and lifestyle modification
EP 8423 Graded Exercise Testing: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: EP 3304). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Methods of supervising graded exercise testing, including interpretation of basic electrocardiography
EP 8443 Neuromuscular Mechanisms in Exercise: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: EP 3304 or equivalent). Three hours lecture. Overview of the neural processes associated with movement with the major focus being the adaptation of the human muscular system to exercise
EP 8453 Biomechanics of Human Movement: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite :EP 3233 or equivalent). Three hours lecture. Overview of biomechanical principles/laws and their application to human movements (sport techniques and daily activities)
EP 8503 Occupational Physiology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Evaluation of physiological, biomechanical, and ergonomic demands and responses to occupational demands, including task design and evaluation, employee selection and placement, and work-rest scheduling
EP 8603 Disability, Physical Activity and Health: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. An examination of health disparities experienced by persons with disabilities with special emphasis on how these disparities can be alleviated with physical activity and exercise
EP 8990 Special Topics in Exercise Physiology: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
Kinesiology Courses
KI 1001 First Year Seminar: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. First-year seminars explore a diverse arrary of topics that provide students with an opportunity to learn about a specific discipline from skilled faculty members
KI 1803 Health Trends and Topics: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. An introductory survey of the multiple dimensions of health. Focus is upon healthy behaviors across the lifespan as well as environmental and social influences
KI 2023 Foundations of Health Education: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Introduction to the discipline of Health Education. Examination of fundamental concepts and required competencies of the health educator in a variety of settings
KI 2213 Emergency Health Care: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Provide students with knowledge and practical experience necessary to prevent, recognize, and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical care arrives
KI 2603 Medical Terminology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A working knowledge of terminology related to the human body through descriptive definitions, practical applications, and medical abbreviations will be developed
KI 2990 Special Topics in Kinesiology: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
KI 3273 Athletic Training: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites:BIO 1004 or BIO 3004). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Prevention and treatment of injuries prevalent in athletics, physical education and adult fitness programs
KI 3633 Rehabilitation Techniques in Sport: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: KI 3273). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Investigates aspects of physiotherapy utilized in treatment of injuries. Course will be supported with assistance of Oktibbeha County Hospital
KI 4000 Directed Individual Study in Kinesiology: 1-9 hours.
KI 4990 Special Topics in Kinesiology: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
KI 6990 Special Topics in Kinesiology: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
KI 7000 Directed Individual Study in Kinesiology: 1-9 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
KI 8000 Thesis Research/ Thesis in Kinesiology: 1-13 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
KI 8303 Research in Kinesiology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Study of the methods and techniques used in kinesiology research. During the course of the semester students prepare a research proposal
KI 8313 Interpretation of Data in Kinesiology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Statistsical interpretation of qualitataive and quantitative data in the various disciplines of kinesiology
KI 8710 Internship: 3-6 hours.
Opportunity for practical experience in the sport industry, fitness/wellness programs, or clinical rehabilitation settings
KI 8913 Doctoral Seminar in Exercise Science: 3 hours.
Three hours seminar. Discussions using current research literature in exercise science with in-depth analyses of selected research from exercise physiology, integrative kinesiology, and biobehavioral kinesiology
KI 8923 Doctoral Seminar in Sports Studies: 3 hours.
Three hours seminar. Discussions on current research literature in sport studies with in-depth analyses of selected research from the sport industry and cultural, social and historical studies
KI 8990 Special Topics in Kinesiology: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
KI 9000 Research/Thesis: 1-13 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
Physical Education Courses
PE 1001 Racquetball: 1 hour.
Two hours laboratory. Emphasis is on rules, knowledge, skill development, and team tactics necessary to successfully participate in an organized game
PE 1011 Badminton: 1 hour.
Two hours laboratory. Emphasis is on rules, knowledge, skill development, and team tactics necessary to successfully participate in an organized game
PE 1021 Volleyball: 1 hour.
Two hours laboratory. Emphasis is on rules, knowledge, and team tactics necessary to successfully participate in an organized game
PE 1031 Tennis: 1 hour.
Two hours laboratory. Emphasis is on rules, knowledge, skill development, and team tactics necessary to successfully participate in an organized game
PE 1041 Aerobics: 1 hour.
Two hours laboratory. Assessment, development and maintenance of physical fitness through aerobic exercises to music
PE 1051 Beginning Karate: 1 hour.
Two hours laboratory. The essential principles both physical and psychological will be stressed. Emphasis is placed on organization of karate techniques and training methods
PE 1061 Fitness Walking/Jogging: 1 hour.
Two hours laboratory. An exercise and activity class emphasizing walking and/or jogging to develop and maintain fitness, weight control and flexibility
PE 1071 Soccer: 1 hour.
Two hours laboratory. Emphasis is on rules, knowledge, skill development, and team tactics necessary to successfully participate in an organized game
PE 1081 Beginning Golf: 1 hour.
Two hours laboratory. Instruction and laboratory experience in the development of individual skills for participation in golf
PE 1091 Contemporary Dance: 1 hour.
Two hours laboratory. A non-majors course designed to develop skills in contemporary dance routines
PE 1101 Karate for Intermediates: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: PE 1051 or prior Karate experience having attained the rank of Yellow Belt). Two hours laboratory. Current events of the American Karate world. Advanced free-fighting and self-defence techniques. Interpretation of forms
PE 1151 Strength Training: 1 hour.
Two hours laboratory. Principles and practice of strength training with particular emphasis on specificity of design and management of load, repetitions, rate of exercise and recovery time
PE 1161 Modern Dance: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Consent of Department Head). Two hours laboratory. Laboratory experience including a wide range of fundamental exercises and techniques, movement patterns, and dance choreography
PE 1171 Strength and Conditioning: 1 hour.
Two hours laboratory. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of strength and conditioning techniques and principles for the design of a personal fitness program
PE 1191 First Year Seminar: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. First-year seminars explore a diverse arrary of topics that provide students with an opportunity to learn about a specific discipline from skilled faculty members
PE 1202 Teaching Team Sports: 2 hours.
One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Theory of and participation in non-traditional and traditional team sports. Analysis of skills, discussion of developmental appropriateness, terms, basic rules and teaching strategies
PE 1212 Teaching Individual and Dual Sports: 2 hours.
One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Theory of and participation in non-traditional and traditional individual and dual sports. Analysis of skills, discussion of developmental appropriateness, terms, basic rules and teaching strategies
PE 1243 Methods of Teaching Games and Sports: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Theory of and participation in non-traditional games and sports. Classroom management and methods of teaching games and sports, skill analysis, discussion of developmental appropriateness, basic rules and teaching strategies
PE 1253 Methods of Teaching Lifetime Activities: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Methods and theories of teaching physical education. Introduction of concepts, activities, technologies and teaching methods for strength training and aerobic conditioning
PE 1263 Methods of Teaching Rhythms: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Instruction, demonstration, skill development, and teaching techniques in the areas of square, folk, and contemporary dance
PE 1323 History and Appreciation of Dance: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory. A course designed to acquaint students with the history of dance and to develop a greater sensitivity, appreciation and understanding of this art
PE 1371 Advanced Strength and Conditioning: 1 hour.
Two hours laboratory.This course provides advanced training principles and activities for strength and conditioning programs, including a combination of aerobic fitness and strength/power activities
PE 2043 Introduction to Sports Studies: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Interpretation of the meaning of physical education based on the significant facts of the biological sciences
PE 2990 Special Topics in Physical Education: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
PE 3033 Basketball and Football Officials: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A course designed to qualify officials for major sports officiating in Mississippi. Rules, rules interpretation, and mechanics of officiating for the major sports are covered
PE 3111 Advanced Military Physical Fitness: 1 hour.
One hour laboratory. Develops the physical fitness required of an officer in the Army through emphasis of individual fitness programs and examination of the role of exercise/ fitness. (May be taken up to four times for credit)
PE 3123 Principles and Methods of Elementary School Health and Physical Education: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Principles and methods of teaching health and physical education to elementary school children
PE 3133 Adapted Physical Education: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. A study of the psychomotor domain with emphasis on identifying handicapping problems and developing instructional strategies for remediating these problems
PE 3153 Methods of Elementary Physical Education: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Designed to provide students with knowledge and practical experience that will enhance their effectiveness in teaching physical education to pre-school through fifth grade students
PE 3163 Sport Psychology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Analysis of the competitive sport process, with study on how personality and situational variable affect motivation, anxiety, and aggression in sport
PE 3223 Motor Development and Movement: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:BIO 1004). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. A study of motor development, movement and the child-centered approach to teaching movement in grades K-6
PE 3313 Sport Physiology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: BIO 1004 or BIO 3004). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Athletic performance physiology applicable to physical education and coaching. Physiological concepts of sports performance including methods, bioenergetics, ergogenics, and nutrition for athletes is examined
PE 3422 Coaching Football: 2 hours.
Two hours lecture. Theoretical study of football fundamentals, positions, styles of offensive and defensive rules, signal methods, generalship, and team play
PE 3432 Coaching Basketball: 2 hours.
Two hours lecture. Theoretical study of basketball from a coaching standpoint; fundamental and team play; methods of teaching fundamentals stressed; team organization
PE 3433 General Safety Methods: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior standing). Three hours lecture. Analysis of accident causes and methods of prevention. Home, school, industry, farm, water, pedestrian problems considered
PE 3452 Coaching Softball and Baseball: 2 hours.
Two hours lecture. Theoretical study of baseball and softball fundamentals and coaching techniques
PE 3533 Coaching Sports: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Coaching fundamentals and team play; team organization, offensive and defensive sets, and rules of play in football, basketball and baseball
PE 4000 Directed Individual Study in Physical Education: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
PE 4163 Principles and Methods of Secondary School Health and Physical Education: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing). Three hours lecture. This course is designed to emphasize contemporary teaching methods in all areas of health and physical education in the secondary school
PE 4173 Tests and Measurements in Health and Physical Education: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Test construction, test administration, and statistical procedures for evaluating test results in health and physical education
PE 4283 Sport Biomechanics: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:BIO 1004 or BIO 3004).Three hour lecture. Systematic qualitative and quantitative analyses of selected athletic performances and other human movements utilizing observation and other measurement techniques to detect and correct faults that limit performance during sport activity
PE 4413 Basic Drive and Traffic Safety Education I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Valid driver's license, two years driving experience). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Critical analysis of traffic accidents, attitude factors, essential knowledge of automobile operations and traffic laws and regulations; laboratory experiences for developing driving skills
PE 4423 Drive and Traffic Education Methods II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: PE 4413). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Professional preparation of college students who plan to teach driver education in secondary schools; methods of teaching and administering program; scheduling, financing, and public relations
PE 4533 Developing Coaching Expertise: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. This course will provide undergraduate and graduate students with an in depth analysis of the growth and development of coaches from novice to expert
PE 4853 Motor Learning and Skill Analysis: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: PE 3223). Three hours lecture. Designed to provide students with an understanding of how movement is produced and controlled and the principles that underlie the learning of motor skills
PE 4873 Professional Seminar in Physical Education: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education and senior standing). Three hours lecture. A seminar dealing with legal, professional, administrative, and curriculum issues as they relate to physical education and athletics in the schools
PE 4883 School Health Education: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education). Three hours lecture. Preparation for prospective teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of comprehensive school health education
PE 4886 Teaching Internship in Physical Education: 6 hours.
(Prerequisite:Admission to Teacher Education, minimum grade point average of 2.5 overall and in major, and completion of all professional education courses with a C or better). Supervised observation and directed teaching in respecetive field of endorsement
PE 4896 Teaching Internship in Physical Education: 6 hours.
(Prerequisite:Admission to Teacher Education, minimum grade point average of 2.5 overall and in major, and completion of all professional education courses with a C or better). Supervised observation and directed teaching in respective field of endorsement
PE 4990 Special Topics in Physical Education: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
PE 6163 Principles and Methods of Secondary School Health and Physical Education: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing). Three hours lecture. This course is designed to emphasize contemporary teaching methods in all areas of health and physical education in the secondary school
PE 6353 Developing Coaching Expertise: 3 hours.
PE 6533 Developing Coaching Expertise: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. This course will provide undergraduate and graduate students with an in depth analysis of the growth and development of coaches from novice to expert
PE 6883 School Health Education: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education). Three hours lecture. Preparation for prospective teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of comprehensive school health education
PE 6990 Special Topics in Physical Education: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
PE 7000 Directed Individual Study in Physical Education: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
PE 8000 Thesis Research/ Thesis in Physical Education: 1-13 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
PE 8113 Curriculum Construction in Physical Education: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Principles, problems, and procedures in the development of a physical education curriculum are considered. Special emphasis is placed upon developing a course of study in physical education for a chosen situation
PE 8163 Seminar in Physical Education: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The course gives a complete review of current literature in Physical Education
PE 8203 Psychological Aspects of Sport: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. An in-depth analysis of the principles, methods and outcomes of sport psychology
PE 8990 Special Topics in Physical Education: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
Sport Studies Courses
SS 1001 First Year Seminar: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. First-year seminars explore a diverse arrary of topics that provide students with an opportunity to learn about a specific discipline from skilled faculty members
SS 2003 Foundations of Sport Industry: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Overview and analysis of the knowledge in sport management, including an examination of sport and sport-related organizations Acquaints student with job opportunites in the profession and discusses future trends
SS 2103 Sport Careers and Practicum: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: SS 2003). One hour lecture. Two hours practicum. In-depth investigation of skills and competencies necessary for careers in the sport industry. Requires supervised work experience of 100 hours in a sport management setting
SS 3103 Sorts Sponsorship: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The sponsorship process as it relates to athletics and commercial sport operations; creation and application of sponsorships to specific sport scenarios
SS 3203 Sport Law: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. This course addresses the influence of torts, contracts, employment-related issues, and intellectual property on the sport industry
SS 3303 Communication Management in Sport: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Functions and tasks of communication professionals in the sport business, including such fields as public relations, media relations, community relations, and promotions
SS 3403 Facility and Event Management in Sport: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. This course covers the requsiste responsibilities and tasks involved in facility and event management in sport industry
SS 3503 Sport and Recreational Leadership: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: SS 2003). Three hours lecture. Examine the process of leadership as it relates to leadership needs in the delivery of recreation, leisure, and sport professions
SS 3603 Program Planning in Sport and Recreation: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: SS 2003). Three hours lecture. Explore and examine the theoretical foundations and community programming skills, methods, and techniques that are necessary to deliver recreational activities within a variety of agencies and organizations
SS 3703 Contemporary Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: SS 2003). Three hours lecture. A comprehensive foundation concerning contemporary issues surrounding intercollegiate athletics. Specifically, social, ethical, financial, economic, management, and governance matters in college level sport will be examined
SS 4000 Directed Individual Study in Sport Studies: 1-9 hours.
Hours and credit to be arranged
SS 4103 Ethics in Sport Management: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Ethical issues relevant to administration in the sport business industry across a range of areas, including professional sport, collegiate sport, and youth/ high school sport
SS 4203 Funding of Sport: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Foundation of fiscal management concepts in the sport industry, including finance, economics, accounting, and general business practices
SS 4303 Globalization and Sport: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The impact of globalization trends on the sports industry. The course explores various theories of globalization as they relate to the business of sport
SS 4393 Sport Studies Internship: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Hours and credits to be arranged. A supervised observation and practicum experience in a sports communication setting
SS 4396 Sports Studies Internship: 6 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Hours and credits to be arranged. A supervised observation and practicum experience in a sports communication setting
SS 4403 Gender and Sport: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. An exploration of how ideologies and inequalities related to gender may be constructed, perpetuated, and/or challenged in and through sport. (Same as GS 4403/6403)
SS 4503 Sport Promotion and Sales Management: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: SS 3103). Three hours lecture. The focus of this course is to examine the sport sales process in sponsorship and ticketing. Role-play exercises will be used extensively to simulate the sales environment, leading to a live attempt at sales
SS 4803 Seminar in Sports Studies: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Senior standing). Three hours lecture. In-depth investigation of current topics in sport studies with a focus on applying research to address issues in the sport industry
SS 4990 Special Topics in Sport Studies: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
SS 6403 Gender and Sport: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. An exploration of how ideologies and inequalities related to gender may be constructed, perpetuated, and/or challenged in and through sport. (Same as GS 4403/6403)
SS 6503 Sport Promotion and Sales Management: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: SS 3103). Three hours lecture. The focus of this course is to examine the sport sales process in sponsorship and ticketing. Role-play exercises will be used extensively to simulate the sales environment, leading to a live attempt at sales
SS 6990 Special Topics in Sport Studies: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
SS 7000 Directed Individual Study in Sport Studies: 1-9 hours.
Hours and credit to be arranged
SS 8123 Sport Management: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Study of principles, problems, human relationships, and procedures in supervision in sports administration. Involves theories of leadership, programs, and philosophies in the sport industry
SS 8203 Funding of Sport: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Overview of fiscal management concepts in the sport and recreation industries, including finance, economics, accounting, and general business practices
SS 8803 Sport Law: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The analysis and application of the legal foundations, concepts and issues impacting the sports industry
SS 8823 Sport Sponsorships: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. An examination of the uniqueness of the sport sponsorships and importance of the effective advancement and visibility of the sport brand and positioning
SS 8833 Event and Facility Management: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The principles and applications of management, design, and maintenance concepts as they apply to indoor and outdoor events and facilities
SS 8883 Ethical Issues in Sport: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Philosophical exploration in the recognition, analysis, and implementation of ethical thought and the ethical decision making process within the multivalued contexts of the sports industry
SS 8990 Special Topics in Sport Studies: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)