Kinesiology (KIN)

https://chhs.unh.edu/kinesiology

The mission of the Department of Kinesiology is to create, share, and apply knowledge in the promotion of health, physical activity, sport, and well-being. We achieve this through high quality teaching and mentoring of our students, conducting scholarly activity, and engaging in community outreach. ​ Our programs purposefully blend theory, research, and practice to support the professional needs of our students in all stages of their careers.

The department offers four areas of study for majors: exercise science, health and physical education, health sciences and sport management and leadership. Candidates for degree requirements in any of the department majors must satisfy all University Discovery Program requirements in addition to satisfying specific program requirements.

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Exercise Science (EXSC)

EXSC 520 - Contemporary Perspectives in Exercise Science

Credits: 4

This course is designed to introduce undergraduate students to the field of Exercise Science. Research studies, experiential learning and professional development will be used to explore the different aspects of Exercise Science including fitness, wellness, human performance, research and clinical exercise physiology. Students will discover the many ways exercise is used as a health and fitness intervention. Career options will be studied and evaluated giving students an informed exposure to potential areas of future.

Equivalent(s): KIN 520

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

EXSC 527 - Scientific Foundations of Health and Fitness

Credits: 4

Provides students with practical, scientific, entry-level information relative to physical conditioning, health, and wellness from childhood through adulthood. Students are given theoretical information that will be followed by practical, hands-on experiences offered through laboratories experiences.

Attributes: Biological Science(Discovery); Discovery Lab Course; Writing Intensive Course

Equivalent(s): KIN 527

Mutual Exclusion: No credit for students who have taken NUTR 506.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Special Fee: Yes

EXSC 607 - Biology of Aging

Credits: 4

Biological mechanisms of the aging process, with special emphasis on human aging; changes due to chronic disease.

Attributes: Biological Science(Discovery)

Equivalent(s): KIN 607

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

EXSC 620 - Physiology of Exercise

Credits: 4

Acute and chronic effects of exercise. Muscle physiology, respiration, cardiac function, circulation, energy metabolism, and application to training.

Prerequisite(s): BMS 507 with a minimum grade of D- and BMS 508 with a minimum grade of D-.

Equivalent(s): KIN 620

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

EXSC 621 - Exercise Laboratory Techniques

Credits: 4

Laboratory assessment of functional capacity, body composition, anaerobic power, anaerobic threshold, pulmonary function, blood pressure control, muscle strength, and temperature regulation. Field tests are used where appropriate. Extensive out-of-class time is required as each week a detailed lab report is submitted for grading.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 620 with a minimum grade of D-.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Special Fee: Yes

EXSC 649 - Junior Seminar in Exercise Science

Credits: 2

This is a seminar course for juniors enrolled in the Exercise Science Program and is designed to further prepare students for the off campus practicum. Topics to be covered include cover letter and resume preparation, relevant literature discussions, and professional workplace standards.

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 735 with a minimum grade of D- and EXSC 736 with a minimum grade of D-.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Develop professional application materials: Create a targeted, polished cover letter and resume suitable for exercise science practicum placements or entry-level positions.
  2. Demonstrate professional communication skills: Apply effective written and verbal communication strategies appropriate for professional workplace and clinical settings in exercise science.
  3. Analyze and apply current literature: Critically evaluate peer-reviewed research and relevant professional resources to inform evidence-based practice in exercise science.
  4. Exhibit professional workplace behaviors: Demonstrate understanding of professional standards, ethical conduct, and workplace expectations relevant to fitness, health, and performance settings.
  5. Prepare for the practicum experience: Identify personal strengths, areas for growth, and professional goals to guide practicum placement and future career development.
  6. Engage in reflective practice: Articulate the connection between academic preparation and professional competencies through reflective discussion and self-assessment activities.

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EXSC 650A - Internship in Exercise Science

Credits: 6

Individualized experiential training in an external (off-campus) exercise science setting (hospital, health & fitness club, business, physical therapy, or medical (physician assistant) offices, research laboratory offering programs of prevention, intervention, and/or rehabilitation. The internship requires 270 contact hours and is a full-time commitment (10 weeks at 27 hours per week) taken the summer following the junior academic year. Activities may include graded exercise testing, exercise prescription, and exercise leadership.

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 649 with a minimum grade of D-.

Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading

EXSC 651 - Senior Seminar in Exercise Science

Credits: 2

This course is a seminar for seniors in the Exercise Science program and is designed to disseminate the internship experience (EXSC650A: Internship in Exercise Science). Topics to be covered include but are not limited to: networking, professional development, career planning, and participation in an Internship symposium presentation.

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 649 with a minimum grade of D- or EXSC 650A with a minimum grade of D-.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Communicate and transfer exercise science knowledge effectively to peers to strengthen teaching and mentoring skills.
  2. Develop a professional network strategy that supports future career and academic goals.
  3. Explore and plan for career, graduate study, and professional certification pathways, identifying requirements, application processes, and timelines.
  4. Deliver an evidence-based presentation synthesizing internship learning, professional growth, and applied experiences.

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EXSC 693 - Teaching Assistantship

Credits: 2

Students serve as teaching teaching assistants in assigned class activities. Assignments to be made by the class instructor may include teaching assistants' and administrative duties.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading

EXSC 696 - Independent Study

Credits: 2-4

An advanced, individual scholarly project under the direct supervision of a faculty member.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

EXSC 696W - Independent Study

Credits: 2-4

An advanced, writing-intensive, individual scholarly project under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Student and Faculty Adviser will prepare a written proposal that outlines: the questions to be pursued, the methods of investigation, the student's qualifications to conduct the research, the nature of the finished written product (e.g. case study, position paper, extended lab report). This proposal must be approved by major faculty and the department chair prior to the student's registration for EXSC 696W. All EXSC 696W projects must include: Some forms of informal, ungraded writing such as a journal, reading summaries, draft chapters, or invention activities. Regular writing interaction between student and faculty adviser (i.e. at least weekly or biweekly), to include written feedback from the adviser. A finished product that is polished via revision. Faculty sponsors and students should consult the resources and guidelines of the UNH Writing Program.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Equivalent(s): KIN 770W

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

EXSC 699H - Honors Project

Credits: 4

Project first involves tutorial sessions to introduce the student to the experimental design, after which a research question is developed. After an appropriate literature review, the student collects and analyzes data, forms conclusions, and prepares a written report on the findings.

Attributes: Honors course

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

EXSC 704 - Electrocardiography

Credits: 4

Designed to provide exposure to basic interpretation and identification of electrocardiograms (ECGs). Includes detailed heart anatomy, coronary circulation, cardiac conduction system, electrocardiogram development, and all aspects pertaining to normal and abnormal ECGs.

Prerequisite(s): BMS 508 with a minimum grade of D-.

Equivalent(s): KIN 704

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

EXSC 705 - Topics in Applied Physiology

Credits: 4

Advanced exercise physiology course dealing with topics both current and relevant to exercise science majors. Includes genetics, environmental influences, immune system, detraining and over-training, epidemiology, ergogenic acids, and the influence of age and gender.

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 620 with a minimum grade of D- and EXSC 621 with a minimum grade of D- and EXSC 736 with a minimum grade of D-.

Equivalent(s): KIN 705

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

EXSC 720 - Science and Practice of Strength Training

Credits: 4

Designed to provide students exposure to the knowledge and practical experience necessary for establishing strength development programs in a variety of populations, including healthy, athletic, and higher risk individuals. Program design, correct lifting techniques, physiological adaptations, and organization and administration of programs are highlighted. Includes fundamentals regarding the selection of programs and equipment, spotting techniques, as well as ways to assess strength and power in humans without expensive equipment.

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 620 with a minimum grade of D- and EXSC 621 with a minimum grade of D-.

Equivalent(s): KIN 720

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

EXSC 722 - Applied Biomechanics

Credits: 4

This course provides students with a background in the fundamental biomechanical principles that describe and govern human movement. Topics of the course include friction, linear and angular motion, tissue material properties, conservation of energy, work and power, fluid mechanics, stability and center of gravity, mechanics of injury, walking and running gait analysis. These topics are taught through the lens of modern biomechanical analyses including dynamometry, electromyography, accelerometry, and optical motion analysis.

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 620 with a minimum grade of D-.

Equivalent(s): KIN 722

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

EXSC 724 - Exercise Metabolism: Acute and Chronic Adaptations

Credits: 4

Overview of the metabolic processes that occur during exercise and metabolic changes that occur as a result of exercise training. Topics include glycogenolysis and glycolysis in muscle, cellular oxidation of pyruvate, lipid metabolism, metabolism of proteins and amino acids, neural and endocrine control of metabolism, and fatigue during muscular exercise.

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 621 with a minimum grade of D- and CHEM 404 with a minimum grade of D-.

Equivalent(s): KIN 724

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

EXSC 735 - Clinical Applications of Exercise Testing

Credits: 2

This course provides students with both the knowledge and practical experience necessary to assess health and physical fitness in apparently healthy populations. Emphasis is placed on developing competency in informed consent, prescreening procedures, and the administration of health and physical fitness-related tests.

Co-requisite: EXSC 736

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 621 with a minimum grade of D-.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Special Fee: Yes

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  1. Recall and define key concepts related to informed consent, prescreening, and health-related fitness testing.
  2. Describe standard procedures for conducting health and physical fitness assessments, including appropriate measurement locations and techniques.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to obtain informed consent and conduct prescreening procedures in simulated and practical settings.
  4. Perform fitness testing protocols (e.g., cardiorespiratory, muscular strength/endurance, flexibility, body composition) with accuracy and adherence to guidelines.
  5. Analyze fitness assessment data to identify strengths, limitations, and areas for improvement in apparently healthy individuals.
  6. Distinguish between correct and incorrect testing procedures, identifying sources of measurement error.
  7. Apply principles of facility management including safety protocols, equipment use, and organizational skills.
  8. Demonstrate professional soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and client-centered interaction during fitness testing and exercise prescription.
  9. Develop baseline individualized exercise prescriptions that integrate assessment results, safety considerations, and evidence-based guidelines.

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EXSC 736 - Guidelines of Fitness and Graded Exercise Testing

Credits: 2

This course introduces students to the physiological foundations of health and physical fitness assessment. Students will explore evidence-based procedures put forth by the American College of Sports Medicine for preparticipation health screening, risk stratification, and the administration of standardized assessment of health and physical fitness related testing.

Co-requisite: EXSC 735

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 621 with a minimum grade of C and EXSC 704 with a minimum grade of C.

Equivalent(s): KIN 736

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Discuss the purpose and importance of health-related physical fitness testing.
  2. Utilize screening tools of health and fitness programming and analyze the data to classify individuals according to their risk level.
  3. Describe the ability to correctly perform a variety of health-related physical fitness tests used in the general population including those pertaining to cardiovascular endurance, pulmonary function, muscular strength and endurance, body composition, flexibility, and blood lipid profile analyses.
  4. Explain several behavioral modification techniques and utilize those techniques appropriately to create goals for client lifestyle change and develop an exercise program.
  5. Evaluate fitness assessment results as well as individual goals in order to develop an appropriate cardiorespiratory exercise and resistance training exercise prescription.

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EXSC 737 - Exercise Prescription and Leadership in Healthy and Special Populations

Credits: 4

Provides exposure to the knowledge and practical experience necessary for establishing exercise and health promotion programs in a variety of populations. Includes fundamentals regarding personal training and program selection, implementation and equipment, legal issues, and budget establishment. Strength training programs and special populations are highlighted.

Prerequisite(s): (EXSC 621 with a minimum grade of C or EXSC 735 with a minimum grade of C) and EXSC 736 with a minimum grade of C.

Equivalent(s): KIN 737

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Special Fee: Yes

EXSC 794 - Cardiopulmonary Pathologies

Credits: 4

Lecture study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiac, vascular, and pulmonary systems. Particular emphasis on the study of cardiovascular function in diseased and stressed states. Clinical assessment of the cardiopulmonary patient.

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 704 with a minimum grade of D-.

Equivalent(s): KIN 794

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

EXSC 795 - Practicum in Cardiac Rehabilitation

Credits: 2

Provides students with practical and theoretical experience in all aspects involving cardiac rehabilitation programs.

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 704 with a minimum grade of D-.

Equivalent(s): KIN 795

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Health and Physical Education (HPE)

HPE 500 - Introduction to Health & Physical Activity Promotion

Credits: 2

This course introduces key concepts in promoting health and physical activity across the lifespan. Students will explore wellness principles, social and behavioral determinants of health, strategies for behavior change, and educational and public health frameworks. Emphasis is placed on understanding how health and physical activity contribute to individual and community well-being. Students will also examine diverse professional roles and career pathways in schools, healthcare, workplaces, and community-based health promotion and recreational settings.

Equivalent(s): KIN 500

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Explain how health and physical activity promotion contribute to well-being across the lifespan.
  2. Identify and describe determinants of health that influence health and physical activity behaviors.
  3. Compare behavior change theories used in health and physical activity promotion.
  4. Analyze educational and public health frameworks that guide health and physical activity initiatives.
  5. Discuss how social, cultural, and environmental factors shape equitable access to health and physical activity opportunities.
  6. Explore career pathways in health promotion, physical activity, and wellness-related fields.
  7. Evaluate the skills, knowledge, and credentials required for entry into selected career paths.
  8. Reflect on how personal strengths and interests align with professional roles in the field.

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HPE 570 - Elementary Physical Education Practicum

Credits: 4

As a prospective teacher, you will be asked to examine, discuss, and implement teaching strategies learned in HPE 610 - Elementary Physical Education Pedagogy. Sixty hours of observation and teaching in the schools will be expected. As this is a "gateway" course to student teaching or the 5th year internship, it is expected that students invest efforts into the development of pedagogical skills needed for effective teaching.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Prerequisite(s): HPE 610 with a minimum grade of D-.

Equivalent(s): KIN 570

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Special Fee: Yes

HPE 600 - Movement and Gymnastics Exploration

Credits: 4

This course is designed to enhance the students’ knowledge of and ability to demonstrate, implement, and evaluate the movement fundamentals and gymnastics skills and progression that forms the foundation of preschool, elementary, and secondary school physical education content. The course will combine the elements of movement education and gymnastics progressions to develop a basis for students to learn the fundamentals of movement and how to teach them.

Equivalent(s): KIN 600

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

HPE 601 - Foundations of Lifetime Physical Activity

Credits: 3

Why do some people stay active for life while others struggle to get moving? This course explores physical activity participation and promotion across the lifespan through a social ecological lens. Students will investigate how beliefs, environments, policies, technologies, and more shape opportunities for movement. Through reflective discussions and within physically active learning across lifetime activities, students will develop foundational knowledge and skills to understand and promote meaningful and sustainable physical activity in diverse communities.

Equivalent(s): KIN 601

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Analyze individual, social, environmental, and policy-level factors that influence physical activity behaviors across the lifespan using a social ecological framework.
  2. Critically evaluate barriers and facilitators to sustainable physical activity participation in varied community and cultural contexts.
  3. Reflect on personal experiences and beliefs about physical activity to deepen understanding of what makes movement meaningful and sustainable.
  4. Design and implement inclusive and developmentally appropriate movement experiences that reflect principles of meaningful physical activity for diverse populations.
  5. Apply foundational concepts and behavior change theory to support lifetime engagement in physical activity.
  6. Apply current technologies to promote equitable access to lifelong movement opportunities.
  7. Demonstrate competency in a variety of lifetime physical activities through active participation and pedagogical exploration.
  8. Create and present a project or plan aimed at promoting sustainable physical activity within a school or community-based setting.

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HPE 603 - Game On! Playing and Leading Team Sports and Activities

Credits: 3

This active, hands-on course engages students in playing and leading team sports and cooperative games using tactical, player-centered approaches. Learning opportunities emphasize small-sided and modified games that encourage students to explore how strategy, skill, communication, and decision-making emerge through play. Foundational instructional practices are introduced to support developmentally appropriate, inclusive experiences. Students gain knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to enjoy as well as lead meaningful physical activity in diverse team-based settings.

Equivalent(s): KIN 603

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Apply tactical and player-centered instructional approaches to lead small-sided and modified team games and activities.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of game structures, rules, and strategies across a variety of team sports and cooperative activities.
  3. Analyze how skill development, communication, and decision-making emerge through gameplay in diverse team-based contexts.
  4. Create inclusive, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote engagement and enjoyment for all participants.
  5. Plan and facilitate team-based physical activity experiences that emphasize exploration, strategy, and meaningful engagement.
  6. Use formative and authentic assessments to evaluate game performance, tactical awareness, and interpersonal skills.
  7. Demonstrate leadership, collaboration, and reflective teaching skills through peer-led instruction and active participation.
  8. Examine the role of games and team sports in fostering social connection, motivation, and lifelong physical activity habits.

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HPE 610 - Teaching Young Children Through Movement

Credits: 4

This course explores the foundations of physical activity for young children, with an emphasis on what to teach and how to create meaningful, developmentally appropriate movement experiences. Using a skill theme and movement concept approach, the course prepares students to support children’s motor development and physical activity experiences in school and community settings through hands-on learning, readings, discussions, assignments, and opportunities to design and lead activities for children. Students will gain practical experience and build confidence in fostering movement skills that promote health, enjoyment, and lifelong engagement in physical activity.

Equivalent(s): KIN 610

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Define and provide practical examples of skill themes, movement, and fitness concepts.
  2. Explain the need for generic levels of skill proficiencies and how they are used in conjunction with standards and outcomes to build a developmentally appropriate physical education curriculum for children.
  3. Identify and provide developmentally appropriate physical activity and movement tasks based on the observed skill level of children.
  4. Write developmentally appropriate learning objectives and lesson plans using outcomes and assessments to identify learning.
  5. Create a physical activity framework for young children using skill themes and movement concepts to promote lifelong engagement.
  6. Comprehend and utilize technology as a resource to enhance teaching and learning in physical education and physical activity settings.

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HPE 648 - Moving Towards Well-Being: Principles of Health Behavior Change for Health and Wellness Educators

Credits: 4

Do you want to help others achieve health and well-being? This class emphasizes a salutogenic approach to examine the foundations of health behavior change across different dimensions of wellness, explores social and environmental factors that can impact health outcomes, and develops the ability to teach others the skills necessary to improve health and well-being in a variety of school, healthcare, fitness, or other settings.

Equivalent(s): KIN 648

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Analyze how laws, policy, culture, and other factors affect health and well-being outcomes of individuals and communities.
  2. Describe the role of collaboration and partnerships in positively affecting change to improve health and academic outcomes in school and community settings.
  3. Use theories of health behavior and health behavior change in their professional practice.
  4. Use the National Health Education and other standards in their practice.

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HPE 653B - Biomechanics of Human Movement

Credits: 2

Principles and methodology of analyzing movement in sport and physical education using principles of biomechanics and physics. Uses videos and field-based methodology to facilitate students' understanding of movement analysis and applying analyses to teaching and coaching.

Prerequisite(s): BMS 507 with a minimum grade of D- and BMS 508 with a minimum grade of D-.

Equivalent(s): KIN 653B

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

HPE 655 - Middle School and Secondary Physical Education Pedagogy

Credits: 4

Course content will include concepts related to effective teaching such as: planning, organization, communication, management, modifications, and evaluation. Mosston's spectrum of teaching styles will be discussed in relationship to meeting the individual needs of students. Curriculum models will be discussed in order to show the range of content available to physical educators. Application of theoretical concepts will occur in peer teaching episodes.

Equivalent(s): KIN 655

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

HPE 671 - Health Education Pedagogy

Credits: 4

This course provides a foundation for teaching health education in K-12 settings. Aligned with the CDC Characteristics for Effective Health Education, the course builds on previous knowledge of the National Health Education Standards and other appropriate practices while preparing pre-service teachers to increase the health literacy and proficiency levels of their future students.

Equivalent(s): KIN 671

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

HPE 675 - Motor Development and Learning Across the Lifespan

Credits: 4

This course examines how humans develop and learn movement skills across the lifespan and how these processes influence physical activity, recreation, and daily life. Drawing on ecological and developmental perspectives, students explore how individual traits, environments, and tasks shape motor behavior and physical activity. Topics include motor development theory, motor learning, physical literacy, and movement constraints. Emphasis is placed on how motor competence supports lifelong physical activity, autonomy, and wellbeing.

Equivalent(s): KIN 675

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Explain key theories and concepts of motor development and motor learning from ecological and lifespan perspectives.
  2. Analyze how individual characteristics, environmental conditions, and task demands interact to shape motor behavior across different stages of life.
  3. Describe the role of motor competence and physical literacy in supporting autonomy, participation, and well-being across diverse populations.
  4. Identify typical and atypical patterns of motor development and their implications for physical activity, daily living, and quality of life.
  5. Apply motor learning principles to design supportive environments for movement skill acquisition in educational, clinical, and community settings.
  6. Evaluate how physical, cognitive, and psychosocial factors influence motor development and physical activity participation across the lifespan.
  7. Collaborate across disciplines to propose inclusive strategies that promote motor development and meaningful movement in varied populations.
  8. Reflect on professional roles and responsibilities in fostering motor competence and movement opportunities within school, health, and community contexts.

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HPE 676 - Adventure Activities

Credits: 3

This course provides for the acquisition of knowledge and skills for students to utilize adventure education methods and philosophies when teaching physical education through an experiential pedagogy. Students will be exposed to adventure methodologies: climbing, orienteering, initiatives, low ropes course and high ropes course. Students will realize facilitation and teaching strategies through peer and practice teaching with local students from Oyster River Middle School in Durham.

Equivalent(s): KIN 676

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

HPE 694 - Supervised Teaching in Health and Physical Education

Credits: 6

Students in this course will be involved in observing, assisting and teaching health and physical education classes in local schools as their culminating experience in the HPE major. These experiences will be augmented by weekly seminars whereby issues pertaining to focused observations and thoughts related to teaching and learning will be discussed. Throughout the duration of this course, students will be asked to reflect on the teaching they observe as well as their own teaching.

Co-requisite: EDUC 694D

Equivalent(s): KIN 694

Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading

HPE 696 - Independent Study in Health and/or Physical Education

Credits: 2-4

An advanced, individual scholarly project under the direct supervision of a faculty member.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. May be repeated up to 4 times.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

HPE 702 - Health Content and Youth Risk Behavior

Credits: 4

Explore topics related to adolescent health, well-being, and risk behaviors that are relevant in the health education classroom today. Grounded in health behavior theories and behavior change, students explore ten dimensions of wellness: Cultural, Emotional, Environmental, Financial, Intellectual, Occupational, Physical, Sexual, Social, and Spiritual. Students develop a content base for teaching Standard 1 of the National Health Education Standards in coordination with the skill standards as outlined by the NH Health Education Curriculum Guidelines.

Equivalent(s): KIN 702

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

HPE 712 - Health Education Practicum

Credits: 4

This practicum provides prospective health educators an opportunity to observe, develop, and practice teaching skills and functional information in health education settings. Students are expected to accumulate 60 hours of observing, assisting and teaching experience in a K-12 school or community-based setting. In addition, weekly seminars integrate field experience with lesson planning, current issues in teaching health education, and an understanding of the professional, legal, and ethical considerations pertaining to health education. This serves as an opportunity for refinement and continued development of your skills and attributes for teaching health education. All students seeking to complete the HPE Teacher Licensure track must have a placement in a K-12 school-based health education classroom.

Co-requisite: NUTR 400

Prerequisite(s): HPE 648 with a minimum grade of D- and HPE 671 with a minimum grade of D- and HPE 702 with a minimum grade of D-.

Equivalent(s): KIN 712

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Create a positive, trauma-informed learning environment that encourages student growth and critical thinking in health education.
  2. Use reflective practices to improve as a health educator.
  3. Design new learning opportunities for students or other participants that help to achieve identified outcomes.
  4. Apply instructional strategies that advance skill development and knowledge acquisition in a variety of topic areas for students/participants.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to effectively use first aid and CPR skills.

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HPE 766 - Middle School and Secondary Physical Education Practicum

Credits: 4

Students in this course will be given the opportunity to spend 60 hours in a middle or high school observing, assisting and teaching physical education classes. These experiences will be augmented by weekly seminars whereby issues pertaining to focused observations and thoughts related to teaching and learning will be discussed. A major culminating "I Believe" paper will be required and this course will be the HPE capstone experience.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Prerequisite(s): HPE 655 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D-.

Equivalent(s): HPE 666, KIN 666

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

HPE 781 - Introduction to Adapted Physical Education

Credits: 4

This course covers with the skills to adeptly execute diverse physical activity programs tailored to the specific requirements of individuals with disabilities within K-12 school settings. The focus of the course lies in addressing considerations for physical activity programming and understanding the characteristics of individuals dealing with developmental, physical, emotional, sensory, health, learning, and/or multiple disabilities. This course begins with an understanding of the term disability followed by the legal mandates that define school policy and student placement. Throughout the course an overview of disability will be analyzed with readings that include an analysis of the social medical models designed to challenge the social construction of disability and orientations for practice. Classroom time will also include direct teaching of individuals with disabilities in physical activity settings.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Equivalent(s): KIN 781

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Health Sciences (HS)

HS 406 - Introduction to Health Sciences

Credits: 1

This introductory course is designed to expose students to the broad, interdisciplinary field of health sciences. It will provide students an overview of the prerequisite knowledge that will prepare an individual to pursue a career in any number of allied health professions. In this course, students will explore basic foundational concepts pertinent to a complex, ever-evolving healthcare field.

Equivalent(s): AT 406

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

HS 501 - Medical Terminology

Credits: 2

This course is an introduction to common medical terminology and vocabulary used by a variety of professionals in the healthcare field; terminology related to organ systems, disease diagnosis and pathophysiology will be emphasized. The origin, roots, prefixes, suffixes, and relevant abbreviations and acronyms of common medical and clinical terms are examined in a systems-based approach.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

HS 605 - Exploration of Allied Health Professions

Credits: 2

Explore and understand duties, responsibilities, and common work schedules of allied health professions. Complete 10 hours of observation with each profession: athletic training, physical therapy, and physician assistant. Students may substitute observation of other professions by submitting written justification to, and upon permission of course instructor.

Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading

HS 656 - Musculoskeletal Pathologies for Health Professions

Credits: 4

Introduces the student to the musculoskeletal injuries common to allied health professions. Cognitive knowledge on anatomy, injury pathology, assessment and diagnosis. In conjunction with HS 657, Musculoskeletal Pathologies for Health Professions Lab, this course prepares the student for continued education in allied health professions.

Co-requisite: HS 657

Prerequisite(s): BMS 507 with a minimum grade of C- and BMS 508 with a minimum grade of C-.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

HS 657 - Musculoskeletal Pathologies for Health Professions Lab

Credits: 1

The practical application of the knowledge attaining in HS 656. Students will learn & perform anatomical landmark palpation, injury assessment procedures & techniques, and taping & wrapping procedures. This course, in conjunction with HS 656, prepares the students for further education at the graduate level.

Co-requisite: HS 656

Prerequisite(s): BMS 507 with a minimum grade of C- and BMS 508 with a minimum grade of C-.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Special Fee: Yes

HS 696 - Independent Study

Credits: 2-4

An advanced, individual scholarly project under the direct supervision of a faculty member.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

HS 699H - Honors Project

Credits: 4

Project first involves tutorial sessions to introduce the student to the experimental design, after which a research question is developed. After an appropriate literature review, the student collects and analyzes data, forms conclusions, and prepares a written report on the findings.

Attributes: Honors course

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

HS 702 - From Lab to Life: Interpretation of Research to Guide Clinical Practice

Credits: 4

This course equips students with the skills to advance clinical practice through evidence-based and translational research. Topics include differentiating research types, utilizing database search strategies, and navigating the research journey. Ethical considerations, including the use of AI and research integrity, are emphasized. Students will critically analyze research articles, develop innovative solutions for health and wellness, explore career opportunities in clinical research, and assess disparities in health outcomes among underrepresented populations.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Recognize the significance of evidence-based practice and translational research in advancing clinical practice and healthcare outcomes.
  2. Differentiate between lab-based sciences, human subjects research, and translational research. Identify and compare qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research.
  3. Utilize public database search strategies to find credible research sources, and evaluate the trustworthiness of online and social media resources.
  4. Describe the research journey from securing funding and IRB approval to data collection, publication, and future research question formulation.
  5. Discuss ethical issues and regulatory requirements, including ethical use of AI, plagiarism, and healthcare burden from unethical research.
  6. Critically discuss research articles, explore theoretical models for outcomes assessment, and how these apply research findings to clinical guidelines and policy changes.
  7. Develop and present innovative solutions to improve health and wellness, based upon reliable evidence-based practice.
  8. Explore career opportunities in clinical research, emphasizing the role of clinician researchers and ongoing professional development.
  9. Analyze the representation of underrepresented groups in clinical research and evaluate the resulting disparities in health outcomes.

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HS 717 - Cultural Considerations in Health Care

Credits: 4

Capstone course to introduce concepts of culture, cultural humility, and diversity as related to professional practice for students preparing for careers in healthcare professions. Patient-centered course teaching students about patient types, and how to appropriately consider and care for those with differing cultural backgrounds, beliefs and practices.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

HS 741 - The Art and Science of Healthcare Practice: Integrating Clinical Knowledge with Professional Skills

Credits: 4

Explore concepts of effective healthcare practice, including professionalism, communication skills, clinical reasoning, and interprofessional collaboration. Develop essential skills for navigating healthcare practice, enhancing patient care, and working collaboratively with diverse healthcare teams. Practical exercises provide students with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in realistic settings. Students develop a strong understanding of how to contribute effectively to interprofessional teams in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Special Fee: Yes

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  1. Demonstrate understanding of the principles of professionalism in healthcare, including ethical behavior, professional standards, and the role of healthcare providers in society.
  2. Recognize the role of communication in improving patient outcomes.
  3. Explore the impact of professionalism on patient care and interprofessional relationships.
  4. Examine the concept of burnout among healthcare providers, and strategies to prevent and manage burnout.
  5. Demonstrate communication skills essential for effective healthcare practice to promote collaborative, patient-centered care.
  6. Apply conflict resolution and communication strategies to facilitate interprofessional collaboration.
  7. Recognize differences in the culture of healthcare through comparisons of various models, including but not limited to the biomedical and biopsychosocial models.
  8. Understand the role of technology in healthcare related to patient education, communication, and disease management.
  9. Understand the role of interprofessional collaboration in effective patient care.
  10. Develop clinical reasoning skills to improve decision-making and patient care.
  11. Evaluate the significance of evidence-based practice in healthcare.

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HS 767 - Pharmacology for Health Professions

Credits: 4

This course will be an introduction to the general principles of pharmacology, the organ systems affected by the various drug types, and drug classifications as appropriate for future allied health professionals. Students will also explore common prescribing in various practice settings as well as the applicable U.S. laws relative to the sale, supply, and administration of drugs.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 403 with a minimum grade of C- and CHEM 404 with a minimum grade of C-.

Equivalent(s): AT 667, KIN 667

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

HS 770 - General Medical Conditions for Health Professions

Credits: 4

This course will be an introduction to the general medical conditions commonly diagnosed and treated among allied health professionals, with emphasis on disease etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic measures involved in treatment.

Prerequisite(s): BMS 507 with a minimum grade of C- and BMS 508 with a minimum grade of C-.

Equivalent(s): AT 670

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Kinesiology (KIN) 

KIN 501 - First Aid: Responding to Emergencies

Credits: 1

Covers the American Heart Association HeartSaver First Aid/CPR/AED: Adult, Child, Infant curriculum, the National Association of EMTs Bleeding Control for the Injured (BCon) curriculum which meets the Department of Homeland Security's Stop the Bleed initiative, and training for civilian responses to critical incidents.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.

Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading

Special Fee: Yes

KIN 505 - Activity, Injuries and Disease

Credits: 4

Sports and exercise are a part of American society and are used as entertainment, leisure activity as well as a means to better health. Unfortunately while we partake in these activities few individuals are aware of the risks they are exposing themselves to. In addition as more women engage in sports and exercise medical science is realizing that many conditions and injuries are gender specific. It is well known that women athletes deal with reproductive, orthopedic and nutritional issues that differ greatly from men. Also we know that individuals with varying diseases benefit greatly from exercise. This course will join, musculoskeletal anatomy, injuries, gender and special problems together to explain how an individual can enjoy activities safely. In addition this course addresses the interpretation of current medical literature and how to utilize new information.

Attributes: Biological Science(Discovery)

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Special Fee: Yes

KIN 585 - Emergency Medical Responder

Credits: 4

Standards of practice that conform to the content of the US Department of Transportation curriculum for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). Initial evaluation and stabilization of patients at the scene of medical emergencies, CPR, and other basic medical care for illness and injury. Prepares the student for the National Registry of EMT(NREMT)EMRcertifications exams. (Note: this is a different level of certification than Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). KIN 684 and KIN 685 prepares students for EMTcertification).

Co-requisite: KIN 585L

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

KIN 585L - Emergency Medical Responder Lab

Credits: 1

Standards of practice that conform to the content of the US Department of Transportation curriculum for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). Initial evaluation and stabilization of patients at the scene of medical emergencies, CPR, and other basic medical care for illness and injury. Prepares the student for the National Registry of EMT(NREMT)EMRcertifications exams. (Note: this is a different level of certification than Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). KIN 684 and KIN 685 prepares students for EMTcertification).

Co-requisite: KIN 585

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Special Fee: Yes

KIN 652 - Clinical Kinesiology

Credits: 4

The science of human movement from biomechanical, neuromuscular, and anatomical perspectives; human muscular, joint, and connective tissue anatomy; and actions of skeletal muscles are detailed.

Prerequisite(s): BMS 507 with a minimum grade of D- and BMS 508 with a minimum grade of D-.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

KIN 653A - Musculoskeletal Assessment

Credits: 2

Principles and methodology of joint range of motion, body mechanics, and muscle strength evaluation. Uses muscle palpation, goniometry, manual muscle testing, hand-held dynamometry to facilitate understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy and assessment.

Prerequisite(s): BMS 507 with a minimum grade of D- and BMS 508 with a minimum grade of D-.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Special Fee: Yes

KIN 668 - Ergogenic Aids in Sports

Credits: 2

In sports, faster, higher, stronger, longer, and better is what everyone wants. Athletes and coaches seek out sports ergogenics that will give them a training and performance advantage over their competition. This course introduces the use of sports ergogenics and their use in athletic competition.

Equivalent(s): AT 668

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

KIN 684 - Emergency Medical Care: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Credits: 4

Based on the curriculum established by the U.S. Department of Transportation for Emergency Medical Technician, and authorized by the State of New Hampshire-Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Topics covered include trauma; medical, environmental and psychiatric emergencies; childbirth; hazardous materials; and infection control procedures. Students participate in clinical observations in one of the region's hospital emergency departments. Students have the option to take the state of NH-EMS Practical Examination and the National Registry Written Examination for EMT. Passage of both these examinations leads to national certification as an EMT.

Co-requisite: KIN 685

Prerequisite(s): ANSC 511 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- or ANSC 512 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- or ZOOL 401 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- or BMS 507 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- or BMS 508 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D-.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

KIN 685 - Emergency Medical Care: EMT Lab

Credits: 2

Basic emergency health care, including trauma patients, medical and environmental emergencies, and childbirth. Includes clinical experience with a local hospital and ambulance service. Prepares the student for the National Registry of EMT's Examination.

Co-requisite: KIN 684

Prerequisite(s): (ANSC 511 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- and ANSC 512 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D-) or ZOOL 401 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- or (BMS 507 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- and BMS 508 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D-) or ZOOL 401 with a minimum grade of D-.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Special Fee: Yes

KIN 690 - Study Abroad in Kinesiology

Credits: 4

This course offers students the opportunity to explore cultural experiences through the international kinesiology landscape and gain new perspectives on the role of the kinesiology industry (Exercise Science, Health & Physical Education, Health Sciences, Sport Management & Leadership, or Kinesiology) in both American and other societies.

Co-requisite: INCO 588

Attributes: World Cultures(Discovery)

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Special Fee: Yes

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  1. Provide students with direct cultural experiences that broaden their perspectives on international societies and kinesiology related systems.
  2. Develop students' abilities to compare the kinesiology related systems of the United States and visiting countries.
  3. Expand students' perspectives by comparing political, economic, socio-cultural, and technological influences between the United States and visiting countries.
  4. Develop students' critical perspectives to identify social issues in both American and visiting countries as part of global societies and to explore the role of the kinesiology industry in addressing these issues.
  5. Provide students with opportunities to develop their social skills, connect with professionals in each country, and explore the possibilities of building a professional career abroad.

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KIN 693 - Teaching Assistantship

Credits: 2

A) Physical Education Pedagogy; B) Exercise Leader; C) Outdoor Education; D) Science Labs; E) Cardiac Rehabilitation; F) Coaching. Students serve as teaching assistants in assigned class activities. Assignments to be made by the class instructor may include teaching assistants' and administrative duties. May take two different sections.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading

KIN 696 - Independent Study

Credits: 2-4

An advanced, individual scholarly project under the direct supervision of a faculty member.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Special Fee: Yes

KIN 696W - Independent Study

Credits: 2-4

An advanced, writing-intensive, individual scholarly project under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Student and Faculty Adviser will prepare a written proposal that outlines: the questions to be pursued, the methods of investigation, the student's qualifications to conduct the research, the nature of the finished written product (e.g. case study, position paper, extended lab report). This proposal must be approved by major faculty and the department chair prior to the student's registration for KIN 696 WI. All KIN 696 WI projects must include: Some forms of informal, ungraded writing such as a journal, reading summaries, draft chapters, or invention activities. Regular writing interaction between student and faculty adviser (i.e. at least weekly or biweekly), to include written feedback from the adviser. A finished product that is polished via revision. Faculty sponsors and students should consult the resources and guidelines of the UNH Writing Program.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Equivalent(s): KIN 770W

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Special Fee: Yes

KIN 706 - Neurology

Credits: 4

Development, morphology, internal configuration, physiology, histology, function, and pathology of the human nervous system.

Co-requisite: KIN 707

Prerequisite(s): BMS 507 with a minimum grade of D- and BMS 508 with a minimum grade of D-.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

KIN 707 - Neurology Lab

Credits: 2

Basic histology, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the human nervous system. Use of brain specimens, videos and pathology case studies to elucidate cell structure, sensory and motor systems, and spinal cord, brainstem and cortical organization and anatomy.

Co-requisite: KIN 706

Prerequisite(s): (BMS 507 with a minimum grade of D- and BMS 508 with a minimum grade of D-) or COMM 521 with a minimum grade of D-.

Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading

Special Fee: Yes

KIN 770W - Research Methods in Kinesiology

Credits: 4

The focus of this course will be the process of conducting research, starting with the development of the research question and working through issues associated with methodology, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. The course will examine research traditions commonly employed in investigations in exercise science, health sciences, health & physical education, and sport management and leadership: group comparison designs, historical research, and behavioral analysis (single subject design). The goal of this course is to prepare students to conduct research and understand the components of the process.

Attributes: Honors course; Writing Intensive Course

Equivalent(s): EXSC 696W, KIN 696W

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Describe the assumptions, purposes, and methods used in various types of research.
  2. Identify traditional parts of a research project.
  3. Formulate and present a cogent research question.
  4. Identify and formulate research methods appropriate to the question.
  5. Select analysis strategies that are appropriately matched to the question and methods.
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of the analysis strategies for each research tradition.
  7. Accurately interpret results of the analyses.

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KIN 798 - Special Topics

Credits: 1-4

New or specialized courses not normally covered in regular course offerings. Special fee on some sections.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Sport Management & Leadership (SML)

SML 521 - Theory of Coaching Basketball

Credits: 2

Individual team offense and defense, rules of the game. Problems in team handling and conditioning.

Prerequisite(s): (SPST 565 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- or SML 565 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D-).

Equivalent(s): KIN 521, SPST 521

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 522 - Theory of Coaching Football

Credits: 2

Systems of play, team and individual offensive and defensive fundamentals, theory and strategy of team play, coaching methods, physical conditioning, rules.

Equivalent(s): KIN 522, SPST 522

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Build offensive and defensive strategies for practices and games.
  2. Assess athlete physical training, and produce improvement programs specific to the player's position.
  3. Outline individual and team.
  4. Outline the rules of football.

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SML 523 - Theory of Coaching Ice Hockey

Credits: 2

Basic hockey skills. Fundamentals of individual and team offense and defense; coaching methods; rules. Student must have basic skating skills prior to taking course.

Prerequisite(s): (SPST 565 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D- or SML 565 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D-).

Equivalent(s): KIN 523, SPST 523

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Special Fee: Yes

SML 525 - Theory of Coaching Soccer

Credits: 2

Fundamental and advanced skills and techniques; offensive and defensive principles of team play; tactical formations and strategy; methods of training and practicing; rules.

Equivalent(s): KIN 525, SPST 525

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 528 - Theory of Coaching Track and Field

Credits: 2

Starting, sprinting, middle-distance and distance running, relay, hurdling, high and broad jumping, pole vault, shot putting, discus, hammer, and javelin. Methods of training and practicing.

Equivalent(s): KIN 528, SPST 528

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 560 - Sport Psychology

Credits: 4

Introduction to the discipline of sport psychology. Explores behavioral, cognitive, and social psychology in relation to elite, collegiate and high school athletes, as well as recreational sport participants.

Equivalent(s): KIN 560, SPST 560

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 561 - History of American Sport and Physical Culture

Credits: 4

Major individuals, organizations, and trends that influenced the development of an American industry in sports, active recreation, and physical fitness. Readings, discussions, and research projects provide experience in the craft and utility of history.

Attributes: Historical Perspectives(Disc)

Equivalent(s): KIN 561, KIN 561W, SPST 561, SPST 561W

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 561W - History of American Sport and Physical Culture

Credits: 4

Major individuals, organization and trends that influenced the development of an American industry in sports, active recreation, and physical fitness. Reading, discussions and research projects provide experience in the craft and utility of history.

Attributes: Historical Perspectives(Disc); Writing Intensive Course

Equivalent(s): KIN 561W, SPST 561W

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 562 - Sport Media Relations

Credits: 4

A survey of basic concepts of sports media relations for students considering careers in school or college sports coaching or administration, media or related fields. The focus is on developing necessary skills, techniques and recommended media relations practices as well as social implications of the media in sports public relations including print, radio, television, the World Wide Web and social media.

Equivalent(s): KIN 562, SPST 562

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 564 - Introduction to Sport Marketing

Credits: 4

An introductory study of sport marketing, which includes the basic principles, key scholars, relevant scholarship, and necessary experiential elements to aid students in understanding the discipline's applied and academic aspects. This course will introduce traditional marketing concepts as well as focus on the marketing of sport and through sport.

Equivalent(s): KIN 564, SPST 564

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 565 - Principles of Coaching

Credits: 4

Overviews current theory and practice in coaching education, including sport pedagogy, physiology, psychology, administration and risk management. Issues of performance and competition specific to child, youth and collegiate coaching are addressed.

Equivalent(s): KIN 565, SPST 565

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 565A - Clinical Practice in Coaching

Credits: 2

Students will learn and utilize best practices in the field to create safe, positive and effective coaching environments while teaching technical and tactical sport skills. Group management, motivation skill progression, evaluation and feedback will be explored. An emphasis will be placed on writing and implementing practice objectives, as well as effective practice design and execution. This course will include weekly practical coaching sessions.

Prerequisite(s): SML 565 with a minimum grade of D- or SPST 565 with a minimum grade of D-.

Equivalent(s): SPST 565A

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 568 - Global Perspectives in Sport

Credits: 4

Global Perspectives in Sport explores the intersections of management and the cross cultural context of sport in examining issues and challenges in sport around the globe. This course will prepare students to think critically about the organization, governance, business activities, and cross-cultural context of modern sport on an international level.

Equivalent(s): KIN 568, SPST 568

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Critically examine the competing theories of globalization, in order to understand the necessary relationship between global processes and local sporting experience.
  2. Understand sports' significance to the multi-faceted concept of globalization, and highlight the interrelated historical, cultural, economic, and political components.
  3. Evaluate the heterogeneity/homogeneity of the historical global sport enterprise.
  4. Identify the historical foundations of the modern sport enterprise.
  5. Understand the role of the spectacle in shaping the historical and contemporary production of sport.

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SML 580 - Sport Industry

Credits: 4

Overviews the various segments that make up the sport industry, including governing bodies, the mass media, sporting goods firms, players' and coaches' associations, public regulatory agencies, and secondary and higher education. Readings and discussions consider the development and structure of each segment. interaction between segments, legal issues, and policy implications. While the course will focus on the United States, there is some comparison to other countries.

Equivalent(s): KIN 580, SPST 580

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 630 - Sport Facility and Event Management

Credits: 4

Students learn the principles and processes involved in effective sport facility and event management. In terms of facilities, students explore the concepts of facility design, planning, systems, risk management, marketing, and ownership. In terms of events, students explore the concepts of creation, impact(s) on host communities, marketing/sponsorship, and the potential positive and negative outcomes of sport events.

Equivalent(s): KIN 630, SPST 630

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Special Fee: Yes

SML 631 - Sport Media Production

Credits: 4

Sport media professionals are expected to write their own scripts, produce their own content, and distribute that content on multiple digital platforms. Sport Media Production is designed to combine media management with production work in digital media, video, podcasting and website design. This course examines many of the current distribution platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, blogs, mobile applications) and the tools to create media for these outlets. In this course, students will create media using Adobe Creative Cloud and current video-editing systems.

Prerequisite(s): (SML 562 with a minimum grade of D- or SPST 562 with a minimum grade of D-).

Equivalent(s): KIN 631, SPST 631

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 634 - Sport Sponsorship and Sales

Credits: 4

The goal of this course is for students to develop an understanding of all aspects of sport sales and sponsorship. This course will explain the intricacies of both sport sales and sport sponsorship as well as demonstrate the ways they overlap and differ. Specifically, this course will cover concepts such as aftermarketing, up-selling, benefit selling, and sponsorship proposals.

Equivalent(s): KIN 634, SPST 634

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 643 - Social Media Marketing in Sport

Credits: 4

Students examine the use of social media as a tool in the marketing of sport and sport-related products. They are expected to effectively analyze and prescribe different ways in which social media can enhance the marketing profile of such products upon course completion. Student work should facilitate a deep understanding of social media in its constituent forms as they apply to sport and students should be able to examine such use critically.

Equivalent(s): KIN 643, SPST 643

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 645 - Leadership in Sport

Credits: 4

This course examines leadership theories and behavior as it relates to the sport industry. Students will study leadership behavior as it relates to coaching, administering athletic departments or programs, and directing sport-related businesses. Additionally, this course will explore the ethical issues dilemmas, and ethical decision-making process sport managers face in professional, collegiate and interscholastic sport.

Equivalent(s): SPST 645

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 650C - Internship in Sport Management and Leadership

Credits: 1-8

Experiential learning in a setting appropriate to the major option and to student's objectives. An 8 credit internship requires a minimum of 600 hours experience; fewer credits will require proportionally fewer hours. May be on- or off-campus with an approved organization. Student must participate in securing the internship. A journal, bi-weekly reports and a final paper required. May be repeated, with no more than 8 credits taken in any given semester.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Equivalent(s): KIN 650C, SPST 650C

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 650D - Internship in Coaching

Credits: 2-4

Experiential learning in a setting appropriate to student's learning objectives in coaching. May be on- or off-campus with an approved organization. Student must participate in securing the assistantship. A journal, bi-weekly reports, and final report required.

Prerequisite(s): (SPST 565 with a minimum grade of D- or SML 565 with a minimum grade of D-).

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Equivalent(s): KIN 650D, SPST 650D

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 693 - Teaching Assistantship

Credits: 2

A) Physical Education Pedagogy; B) Exercise Leader; C) Outdoor Education; D) Science Labs; E) Cardiac Rehabilitation; F) Coaching. Students serve as teaching teaching assistants in assigned class activities. Assignments to be made by the class instructor may include teaching assistants' and administrative duties. May be repeated barring duplication of subject.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

Equivalent(s): KIN 693, SPST 693

Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading

SML 696 - Independent Study

Credits: 2-4

An advanced, individual scholarly project under the direct supervision of a faculty member.

Equivalent(s): KIN 696, SPST 696

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 696W - Independent Study

Credits: 2-4

An advanced writing-intensive, individual scholarly project under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Student and Faculty advisor will prepare a written proposal that outlines: questions to be pursued, methods of investigation, students qualifications to conduct the research, nature of finished written product (e.g. case study, position paper, extended lab report). Proposal must be approved by major faculty and dept. chair prior to students registration for SML 696W. All SML 696W projects must include Some forms of informal, ungraded writing such as a journal, reading summaries, draft chapters, or invention activities. Regular writing interaction between student and faculty adviser (i.e. at least weekly or biweekly), to include written feedback from the adviser. A finished product that is polished via revision. Faculty sponsors and students should consult the resources and guidelines of the UNH Writing Program.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Equivalent(s): KIN 696W, SPST 696W

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 699H - Honors Project

Credits: 4

Project first involves tutorial sessions to introduce the student to the experimental design, after which a research question is developed. After an appropriate literature review, the student collects and analyzes data, forms conclusions, and prepares a written report on the findings.

Attributes: Honors course

Equivalent(s): KIN 699H, SPST 699H

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 738 - Sport Finance

Credits: 4

This course examines the financial tools that sport managers use to run their sport businesses. Therefore it explores traditional and innovative methods of revenue acquisition and financial management in sports organizations, the financial business structure of sports organizations, and the financial planning and forecasting processes that make organizations effective. Various other aspects of finance are discussed as they relate to sport organizations, including the tie value of money, capital structuring, stocks, inventory management, and taxation.

Equivalent(s): SPST 738

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 740 - Athletic Administration

Credits: 4

Introduces basic management components and processes used in the successful administration of school and college athletic programs. Topics include planning, organizing, and managing sports programs, personnel, and policies; game scheduling; finances and facilities; equipment and event management; student support services; and key legal issues.

Equivalent(s): KIN 740, SPST 740

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 741W - Social Issues in Contemporary Sports

Credits: 4

Investigation of interrelationships among sport, culture, and society in an attempt to understand the role and function of sport in contemporary society. Overview of selected socio-cultural factors that influence and result from participation in sports.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Equivalent(s): KIN 741, SML 741, SPST 741

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 761 - Career Development in Sport Management and Leadership

Credits: 4

Career Development in Sport Management & Leadership is the capstone course for majors in Sport Management & Leadership. A Capstone, by definition, is "a stone that forms the top of a wall or building … a final touch, a crowning achievement, a culmination." The capstone experience is designed to bring reflection and focus to the student's experiences at UNH. This course builds upon and extends the knowledge developed in prior required and elective courses, while tying in previous and current readings and discussions into the student's future in the sport industry. In addition, all students will develop several skills in the areas of professional writing, public presentation, and action-based research. Throughout the course, students will work individually and in groups. Prior to taking this course 150 Hours of documented sport related experience is required.

Equivalent(s): KIN 761, SPST 761

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Develop skills in oral presentation, including interviews and research presentations.
  2. Enhance writing skills in different formats, including, but not limited to, resumes, cover letters, and portfolio.
  3. Apply skills found within sport management & leadership towards career goals.
  4. Produce research based tools for sport management & leadership professional challenges and ‘real-world’ problems.

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SML 764 - Advanced Sport Marketing

Credits: 4

An advanced course covering sport marketing, which includes a review of key sport marketing terms/concepts, in-depth experience writing s a sport marketer, and practical experience acting as a sport marketer. This course will instruct students n how to complete all aspects of an in-depth marketing plan. This is an undergraduate/graduate dual student course.

Prerequisite(s): (SPST 564 with a minimum grade of D- or SML 564 with a minimum grade of D- or ADMN 585 with a minimum grade of D-).

Equivalent(s): KIN 764, SPST 764

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 765 - Advanced Topics in Coaching

Credits: 4

This course goes beyond the basic principles of coaching and addresses advanced topics in coaching (talent identification, talent development) from both the science and the art of coaching technique and strategies. This course is structured as an upper division course in Sport Studies. Content includes topics related to the development of the field of coaching. The class makes extensive use of case studies and analysis of practical coaching situations for the betterment of coach development. This course combines lecture, small group discussion and practical application of material.

Prerequisite(s): (SML 565 with a minimum grade of D- or SPST 565 with a minimum grade of D- or KIN 565 with a minimum grade of D-).

Equivalent(s): KIN 765, SPST 765

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 780 - Psychological Factors in Sport

Credits: 4

Factors of outstanding athletic achievement; psychological variables in competition; the actions and interactions of sport, spectator, and athlete. Special attention directed to strategies for coaches, teachers, and athletic trainers to utilize sport psychology in their professional practice.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 401 with a minimum grade of D-.

Equivalent(s): KIN 780, SPST 780

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

SML 798 - Special Topics

Credits: 1-4

New or specialized courses not normally covered in regular course offerings. Special fee on some sections.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Equivalent(s): KIN 798, SPST 798

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Special Fee: Yes

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