Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
479-575-2000
Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, and Dance (HKRD)
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Sharon Hunt
Department Head
306 HPER Building
479-575-2857
sbhunt@uark.edu
Dean Gorman
Assistant Department Head
308W HPER Building
479-575-6625
dgorman@uark.edu
The department offers programs leading to the B.S.E. degree with the following major emphases:
The department also offers coursework in Dance Activity.
Courses
HKRD5353 Research in Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation and Dance (Sp, Su, Fa) Methods and techniques of research in health education, physical education and recreation including an analysis of examples of their use and practice in their application to problems of interest to the student.
HKRD5873 Leadership in HKRD Services (Su) Considers research, theory, and practical applications of leadership principles utilized in the provision of HKRD services. Focus is on motivation, attitude, communication, group dynamics, and problem solving.
HKRD5883 Sports Facilities Management (Sp) Considers basic elements and procedures in the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of sport facilities; management considerations in conducting various types of events.
HKRD5893 Public and Private Finance in HKRD (Fa) Develops an understanding of both public and private finance management for students in public and private management positions. Provides an understanding of the budgeting processes and techniques used in obtaining and controlling funds, including private sector finance problems in areas of credit, pricing, indexing, and debt management.
HKRD6133 Issues in HKRD (Irregular) A review of the significant social, demographic, behavioral, developmental, and technological issues that influence health, kinesiology, and recreation programs. Pre- or Corequisite: for doctoral level students only.
HKRD6233 Management in HKRD (Irregular) Deals with principles, procedures, relationships, problems, and current practices in the supervision of health education and kinesiology. Includes management of facilities, programs, personnel, and processes.
HKRD689V Directed Research (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Laboratory investigations, in basic and applied research.
HKRD699V Seminar (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree credit.
HKRD700V Doctoral Dissertation (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18) Prerequisite: Candidacy.