University of Arkansas

HLSC4603 Application of Health Behavior Theories in Health Education (Odd years, Sp) Understanding the reasons for health behavior is vital for the health education professional. It is necessary to assist in the development of services and programs that are likely to move an individual from an unhealthy behavior to one that is more appropriate for a healthy lifestyle. This course surveys the major health behavior theories used in health education and applications of the theories will be used in the class.

HLSC4613 Principles of Epidemiology (Fa) Distribution and patterns of disease or physiological conditions within populations; an examination of the nature of epidemiological research. Prerequisite: Senior standing and BIOL 2013 and BIOL 2011L. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

HLSC4623 Human Diseases (Fa) (Formerly HLSC 3623) An examination of the variety, behavior, distribution, and management of both infectious and noninfectious diseases in human populations. Prerequisite: BIOL 1603 (or BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L).

HLSC5353 Health Counseling (Fa) A review of the role and function of the health counselor including a focus on problem solving approaches for coping with daily problems of living, decision making, and life style planning.

HLSC5543 Contemporary Issues in Human Sexuality (Irregular) Indepth analysis of the social, biological, and behavioral factors associated with the development of one's sexuality.

HLSC5563 Public Health: Practices and Planning (Sp) Acquaints the student with the structure, functions, and current problems in public health and with the role of education in public health. Prevention and control practices and planning will be emphasized.

HLSC5573 Principles of Health Education (Fa) Current trends, basic issues, controversial issues, and fundamental principles of health education.

HLSC5623 Health Planning (Even Years, Sp) Emphasis is on examination of health planning processes, principles, and concepts. Methods for health planning agencies, issues in comprehensive health planning, and analysis of decision making steps for program implementation will be addressed.

HLSC5633 Health Services Administration (Irregular) Emphasis is on an examination of administrative factors related to health services. Administrative and professional authority, boards, consumers, delivery of services, federal role, and cost containment will also be addressed.

HLSC574V Internship (Irregular) (1-6) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

HLSC589V Independent Research (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Development, implementation, and completion of graduate research project. Prerequisite: M.S. degree in Health Science and HPER 5353 and EDFD 5393.

HLSC605V Independent Study (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Provides students with an opportunity to pursue special study of education problems. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

HLSC6333 Health Behavior Research (Even years, Fa) A review of human behavior and its relationship to health and well being. Focuses on contemporary health behavior research and instrumentation.

HLSC6553 Environmental Health (Odd years, Fa) An analysis and evaluation of the various environmental factors that influence our health. Causes of problem factors are identified and solutions proposed for improving environmental conditions.

HLSC6733 Health and the Aging Process (Odd Years, Sp) An overview of the health-related issues facing elderly populations with indepth study of the biological and behavioral changes associated with aging.

HLSC674V Internship (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) Provide Ph.D. students with an individualized college teaching experience in collaboration with a faculty mentor. Enrollment concurrent with residency. Prerequisite: admission to the Ph.D. in Health Science degree program. May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree credit.

HLSC6803 Health Communication Theory, Research and Practice (Odd years, Sp) This course is designed to acquaint you with the role of communication in health education and with basic principles and practices in interpersonal, group, and mass communication. Health communication theory will be discussed in the first part of the semester, followed by important research in the area of health communication, and finally putting to practice the material will be the terminal experience for the course.

HLSC6833 Principles of Epidemiology II (Even years, Sp) Provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to design, conduct, and interpret observational epidemiological concepts, sources of data, prospective cohort studies, retrospective cohort studies, case-control studies, cross-sectional studies, methods of sampling, estimating sample size, questionnaire design, and effects of measurement error. Prerequisite: EDFD 5393 or EDFD 6403.

HLSC699V Seminar (Irregular) (1-3) Discussion of selected topics and review of current literature in the health sciences. Prerequisite: Advanced graduate standing. May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree credit.

KINS5212 Athletic Training Clinical I - Application of Athletic Preventive Devices (Su) This course will serve as an introduction to the athletic training clinical program. Procedures and policies of the clinical program and application of athletic preventive devices will be included as well. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in athletic training.

KINS5222 Athletic Training Clinical II - Evaluation Lab - Lower Extremity (Fa) This course will serve as a process for monitoring student's progression of athletic training proficiencies, acquire clinical hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer, and reinforce the evaluation skills of gait, lower extremity, and spine/pelvis. Prerequisite: KINS 5212.

KINS5232 Athletic Training Clinical III - Evaluation - Upper Extremity (Sp) This course will serve as a process for monitoring student's progression of athletic training competencies, acquire clinical hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer, and reinforce the evaluation skills of the upper extremities, head, neck, and posture. Prerequisite: KINS 5222.

KINS5242 Athletic Training Clinical IV - Emergency Procedures/Modality Lab (Su) This course will serve as a process for monitoring student's progression of athletic training competencies, acquire clinical hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer, and reinforce and instruct new emergency procedures and serve as a lab for therapeutic modalities. Prerequisite: KINS 5232.

KINS5252 Athletic Training Clinical V - Rehabilitation Lab (Fa) This course will serve as a process for monitoring student's progression of athletic training competencies, acquire clinical hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer, and reinforce techniques and applications of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation. Prerequisite: KINS 5242

KINS5262 Athletic Training Clinical VI - Athletic Training Seminar (Sp) This course will serve as a process for monitoring student's progression of athletic training competencies, acquire clinical hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer, and serve as a capstone course validating the athletic training clinical proficiencies and prepare students for the NATABOC certification exam and future employment. Prerequisite: KINS 5252.

KINS5323 Biomechanics I (Fa) Intended to serve as in introduction to biomechanics and focuses on scientific principles involved in understanding and analyzing human motion.

KINS5333 Instrumentation in Biomechanics (Odd years, Sp) The application of knowledge and skills necessary for data collection for sports analysis. Provides valuable information on instrumentation used specifically in biomechanics. Prerequisite: KINS 5323.

KINS5363 Evaluation Techniques of Athletic Injuries - Upper Extremity (Sp) Use of scientific assessment methods to recognize and evaluate the nature and severity of athletic injuries to the upper extremities, trunk, and head. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate athletic training program.

KINS5373 Evaluation Techniques of Athletic Injuries - Lower Extremity (Fa) Use of scientific assessment methods to recognize and evaluate the nature and severity of athletic injuries to the hip and lower extremities. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate athletic training program.

KINS5423 Assessment and Prescriptive Programming in Adapted KINS (Odd years, Sp) Instruction in the assessment, prescription, and use of instruction methods, materials, and equipment relevant to specific handicapping conditions in the adapted physical education setting.

KINS5453 Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training (Fa) Contemporary therapeutic modalities used in managing athletic injuries. Modalities covered are classified as thermal agents, electrical agents, or mechanical agents. Emphasis is placed on their physiological effects, therapeutic indications (and contraindications), and clinical application. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate athletic training program.

KINS5463 Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries (Fa) A systematic approach to exercise program development, techniques, indications and contraindications of exercise, and progression as related to athletic injury, prevention, and return to play guidelines. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate athletic training program.

KINS5473 Administration in Athletic Training (Su) Administrative components of athletic training. Basic concepts of legal liability, leadership and management principles, financial management, day to day scheduling and supervision, maintenance, and general administration. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate athletic training program.

KINS5483 Medical Conditions in Athletic Training (Fa) This course will provide a collection of knowledge, skills, and values that the entry-level certified athletic trainer must possess to recognize, treat, and refer, when appropriate, the general medical conditions and disabilities of athletes and others involved in physical activity. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate athletic training program or permission of instructor.

KINS5493 Practicum in Adapted Physical Education (Irregular) Deals with the application of skills, knowledge and concepts necessary for planning, organizing and conducting adapted physical education programs through supervised field experiences.

KINS5513 Physiology Exercise I (Fa) A study of the foundation literature in exercise physiology. Emphasis is placed on the muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems.

KINS5523 Muscle Metabolism in Exercise (Sp) A study of the metabolic changes that occur in muscle as a result of exercise, exercise training, and other stressors. Prerequisite: KINS 5513 or equivalent.

KINS5533 Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (Odd years, Fa) An examination of the concepts, design, and implementation of cardiac rehabilitation programs. Emphasis on exercise programs but reference to nutrition, psychology, and other lifestyle interventions.

KINS5543 Cardiovascular Function in Exercise (Fa) Study of the effects of exercise training and other stressors on the cardiovascular system. Detailed study of the components of the cardiovascular system and the responses and adaptations of those components to selected stimuli. Prerequisite: KINS 5513 or equivalent.

KINS5593 Practicum in Laboratory Instrumentation (Su, Fa) Practical experience in testing physical fitness utilizing laboratory equipment. Objective is to quantify physiological parameters, leading to the individualized exercise prescription.

KINS5613 Physical Dimensions of Aging (Even years, Sp) This course will focus on the physiological changes with healthy aging, pathophysiology of age-related diseases, testing issues, exercise interventions, and the psychosocial aspects of aging. Prerequisite: KINS 5513.

KINS5643 Motor Learning (Sp) Concepts of motor learning and control are presented. Attention is given to an analysis of the literature in movement control, motor behavior, and motor learning.

KINS574V Internship (Sp) (1-6) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

KINS5753 Sport Psychology (Su) Investigation of historical and contemporary research in sport psychology. Prerequisite: HKRD 5353.

KINS5773 Performance and Drugs (Sp) The pharmacological and physiological effects of ergogenic aids upon the athlete and performance coupled with the ethical and moralistic viewpoints of drug taking. Practical laboratory experiences are provided with pertinent statistical surveys of athletes; their drug taking habits and relevant psychological impact on performance. Prerequisite: BIOL 2213 and BIOL 2211L or equivalent.

KINS589V Independent Research (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) Development, implementation, and completion of basic or applied research project. Prerequisite: M.S. degree program in exercise and movement sciences and HKRD 5353 and EDFD 5393.

KINS600V Master's Thesis (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6)

KINS605V Independent Study (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) Provides students with an opportunity to pursue special study of educational problems. May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree credit.

KINS6323 Biomechanics II (Even years, Sp) Analysis of human movement with emphasis on sports skills by application of principles of anatomy, kinesiology, and cinematographical analysis. Prerequisite: KINS 5323.

KINS6343 Physiology of Exercise II (Even years, Su) Detailed study of the body systems affected by exercise, the functions of these systems during exercise, the effects of age, sex, body type, and nutrition on capacity for exercise, the techniques of assessing work capacity, and a critical analysis of research literature in this area.

KINS674V Internship (Irregular) (1-3) May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree credit.

PHED5023 Class Management (Fa) Cohort 5th year course that emphasizes class management; includes professional ethics and school policies related to students, faculty and programs. A major part of course time will be field based.

PHED5233 Research on Teaching in Physical Education (Fa) A review of contemporary research literature informing effective teaching practices in physical education settings. Students gain experience in critically reviewing literature in physical education as well as related behavioral science, education, and humanities disciplines; emphasis is placed in incorporating research finding into personal teaching strategies.

PHED5243 Sport Skill Assessment and Instructional Strategies (Su) The focus of this course is practical assessment techniques and instructional strategies in the area of sport and physical education activities.

PHED5253 The Physical Education Curriculum (Odd years, Fa) Principles, problems, procedures, and the influence of educational philosophy on programs in physical education and their application in the construction of a course of study for a specific situation.

PHED5273 Professional Issues in Physical Education and Sport (Odd years, Fa) A review of contemporary research literature informing effective teaching practices in physical education settings. Students gain experience in critically reviewing literature and discussing current issues.

PHED5313 Risk Management inPhysical Education & Athletics (Even years, Su) This course is designed to provide opportunities for the student to acquire an understanding of how to reduce the risk of injuries and eliminate hazards that may contribute to injuries associated with physical education and athletics.

PHED5413 Adapted Physical Education (Even years, Fa) Methods, techniques and special groups of physical education for the atypical child.

PHED5553 Scientific Principles of Movement and Performance (Su) This course focuses on theoretical information about sport biomechanics and movement principles, with practical applications to the physical education of coaching profession.

PHED574V Internship (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6)

PHED6353 Systematic observation Research in Physical Education (Even years, Sp) This course will help students understand systematic observation as a tool for studying teaching, coaching, learning; to develop skills in systematic observation techniques; and to collect data on behaviors in physical education and sport.

PHED6363 Supervision in Physical Education (Odd years, Sp) The focus of this course is instructional supervision as a set of complex processes in which the supervisor works within accepted guidelines and functions to effectively supervise a teacher's pedagogical development. The Physical Education Instructional Supervision (PEIS) Model will be used to help facilitate this process.

RECR4923 Outdoor Adventure Leadership (Su) This course considers the scope of outdoor recreation programs, leadership and skill development with practical experience in a wilderness environment. The course will include a canoe trip through the wilderness, and skill training in such areas as orienteering and rock climbing; and leadership development in interpersonal and processing skills.

RECR5003 Graduate Prerequisites (Fa) Gives students entering a recreation degree program with no course background in recreation the necessary understanding of the recreation field. This course will not count toward a graduate degree in recreation.

RECR5273 The Intramural Sports Program (Odd Years, Fa) Historical development, aim and objectives, organization, administration, units of competition, program of activities, schedule making, scoring plans, rules and regulations, awards, and special administrative problems.

RECR5293 Sports Management (Fa) Deals primarily with high school athletics and considers historical development, objectives, controlling agencies, eligibility and contest regulations, local organization and administration, staff program, finances, inventories, facilities and equipment, safety, legal aspects, awards, publicity, and public relations.

RECR5473 Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation (Irregular) Advances the student's understanding and application of therapeutic recreation techniques. It provides knowledge and the opportunity to apply skills for the student to gain competencies necessary for the provision of therapeutic recreation services. Prerequisite: RECR 4093.

RECR5483 Treatment Planning in Therapeutic Recreation (Irregular) Prepares students with the skills and understanding to apply the "TR Process" (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in the development of individual client treatment plans in Therapeutic Recreation. Prerequisite: RECR 4093.

RECR5493 Trends and Issues in Therapeutic Recreation (Irregular) Advances the student's knowledge of issues and concerns that moderate therapeutic recreation services to the client. The student is expected to critically examine and discuss each issue in an effort to develop a sound, practical philosophy of therapeutic recreation. The ultimate goal is to prepare the student to enter the profession confident in his or her ability to provide exemplary services. Prerequisite: RECR 4093.

RECR560V Workshop (Irregular) (1-3) May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree credit.

RECR574V Internship (Irregular) (1-3)

RECR5813 Principles of Recreation (Su) Considers history, philosophy, current trends, basic issues, and fundamental principles of recreation. Using these principles as basic criteria, students make critical appraisals of current practices in organization and administration of recreation programs, program content, leadership methods, and evaluative procedures.

RECR5833 Recreation for Special Populations (Irregular) Skills, knowledge, and concepts within recreation which are appropriate to planning and implementing recreation programs and services for the handicapped.

RECR5843 Tourism (Even Years, Fa) Explores major concepts of tourism to discover what makes tourism work, how tourism is organized, and its social and economic effects.

RECR5853 The School and Community Recreation Program (Sp) Nature, background, significance, and trends in recreation in the school and community. Attention is given to departmental organization, administrative practices, program financing, personnel, safety, and legal aspects.

RECR5883 Recreation Services Promotion (Fa) Examines specific strategies for promoting recreation programs in the local community.

RECR5893 Field Work in Recreation (Sp, Su, Fa) Provides practical work experience in recreation programs and the opportunity to study special programs under the supervision of specialists.

RECR600V Master's Thesis (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18)

RECR605V Independent Study (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree credit.

RECR612V Directed Reading in Recreation (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) Critical analysis of literature in the area of recreation.

RECR6533 Legal and Political Aspects (Sp) An overview of major legislation affecting HKRD professions; how to operate within these laws; and methods for influencing new legislation. Also discusses political aspects of professions both outside and inside government agencies.

RECR674V Internship (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) Students will learn diverse teaching techniques and implement them in an on-going undergraduate recreation class serving as the teaching laboratory. The 'what "when" and "how" relative to integrating various teaching techniques with specific content areas in the class will be explored by both the student and the instructor.

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.