DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY

CHAIR: ROBERT L. CASE

Health Program

PROGRAM COORDINATOR: BILL HYMAN

FACULTY: Keathley, Moss, Neill, Nestroy

The mission of the Health Program at Sam Houston State University is to meet the needs and improve the quality of life for individuals and communities through the provision of teaching, service, and research in the areas of health education and health promotion. Students are prepared to function as certified teachers and health program specialists in school, community, corporate, and clinical settings. Students may choose between a Bachelor of Science with teacher certification, a Bachelor of Science with no teacher certification, or, for students with an Associate Degree from an accredited college in Allied Health, a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree.

Curriculum: Major in Health

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

This degree is designed to prepare students for successful employment in a wide variety of community health settings, including hospitals, geriatric facilities, corporate health promotion programs, federal, state, and local health agencies, fitness settings, voluntary agencies, and clinical settings. The program can also be designed to prepare students to enter a variety of graduate and professional programs.

Major: Health 39 hours Minor: 18+ hours
First Year Credit Second Year Credit
HED 160, 166 6 HED 230, 280 6
ENG 164, 165 6 ENG 265 or 275 or 295 3
HIS 163, 164 6 POL 261, 285 or 366 6
BIO 134, 114 4 BIO 245, 246 8
CHM 135, 115, 136, 116 8 CS Elective 3
MTH 164 3
KIN 215, 1 hr. activity 2
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Third Year Credit Fourth Year Credit
HED 390. 392, 6 adv. hrs. 12 HED 460, 487 6
HE 167 or 363 3 HED 492, 493, 494 9
ENG 330 3 PSY 374 3
Foreign Language 4 PHL 363, 471, or PSY 334 3
PHL 262 or STA 169 3 Minor 12
Minor 6
Fine Arts 3
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

(Teacher Certification)

Completion of this degree program will certify students to teach secondary level health in Texas. Students can also attain teacher certification in health by completing a 24-hour health minor on a certification degree. Also, those students qualifying as elementary teachers may complete a 24-hour specialization in health education. See the program coordinator for specific courses required.

First Year Credit Second Year Credit
HED 160, 166 6 HED 230, 280, 282 6
ENG 164, 165 6 ENG 265 or 275 or 295; 330 6
HIS 163, 164 6 POL 261, 285 or 366 6
BIO 134, 114 4 BIO 245, 246 8
CHM 135, 115, 136, 116 8 CS Elective 3
MTH 164 3 PHL 262 or STA 169 3
KIN 215, 1 hr activity 2 Minor 3
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Third Year Credit Fourth Year Credit
HED 390, 391, 3 hr. elective 9 HED 493, 494 6
SCM 374 3 SED 392, 394, 464 9
Foreign Language 4 SED 480, 496, 497 9
Fine Arts 3 Minor 12
CHM 135, 115, 136, 116 8 CS Elective 3
SED 374, 383 6
Minor 9
HE 167 3
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BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES DEGREE

Students may combine an Associate Degree in Allied Health with a Health minor for a Bachelor of Applied Arts a d Sciences Degree. Students should see the advisor for B.A.A.S degrees for specific courses.

HEALTH COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

HED 160 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH EDUCATION AND HEALTH CAREERS. This course presents the foundation of health education as a profession. It includes the history and philosophy of health education and explores settings and career opportunities in health promotional settings. Credit 3.

HED 166 LIFESTYLE AND WELLNESS. Lifestyle and Wellness explores a variety of health issues which influence the well-being of an individual throughout the life cycle. The student is given an opportunity to develop a personal philosophy of wellness and self responsibility for health through self assessment, investigation of personal environmental and social factors affecting one's health, examination of alternatives in lifestyle and visitation to related health agencies. Credit 3.

HED 230 FIRST AID: RED CROSS AND INSTRUCTOR'S COURSE. A course for those who wish to acquire a knowledge of Red Cross emergency and preventive measures. Successful completion leads to CPR and first aid certification. Students may also become instructors through additional American Red Cross training. (Also listed as KIN 230). Credit 3.

HED 265 AGING AND HEALTH. An overview of current lifestyle and wellness problems faced by aging persons. Topics include safety, sexuality, drug and alcohol problems nutrition, mental health, housing, income, transportation, and social services. Emphasis will be placed on programs to promote successful aging. Credit 3.

HED 280 DRUG USE AND ABUSE. This course explores the use and misuse of drugs and their effects on the health of man. Credit 3.

HED 281 CONSUMER HEALTH EDUCATION. A study of the factors which influence the consumer marketplace for health related products and services. Topics include fraud and quackery, advertising, health care professional services, alternative medicine, consumer protection agencies, and consumer protection through self-responsibility. Credit 3.

HED 282 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH. This course focuses on the causes of and approaches to physical, social, mental, and emotional health problems among young people. Emphasis is placed on creating an environment in which children and adolescents can learn to make prudent decisions regarding health related behaviors. Credit 3.

HED 385 SAFETY EDUCATION. This course presents the foundations of accident prevention and injury control. Applications are made to motor vehicle, home, recreational, and occupational safety. Credit 3.

HED 390 FAMILY LIFE AND SEX EDUCATION. This course focuses on the formation of intimate relationships: family, marriage, friends. Individuals are directed into the study of their personal backgrounds and dreams in preparation for marriage. Includes problems of today's relationships: rape, battering partners, sexually transmitted diseases, divorce. Credit 3.

HED 391 STUDY OF HUMAN DISEASES. Introduction to the relationship between the human body and disease, both communicable and non-communicable. Includes historical aspects of various diseases, etiology, prevention and control, prevalence, symptoms, and treatment. Credit 3.

HED 392 COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR HEALTH EDUCATION. An exploration of different modalities of communicating health issues and information to audiences in different settings. Emphasis is given to listening, writing and speaking skills. Students will learn how to use computer technology for communication and will produce print materials for health education. Prerequisites: HED 160 and 166, 3 hours of CS. Credit 3.

HED 460 HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH: METHODOLOGY AND STATISTICS. General concepts and methodology of research, evaluation, and statistical analysis with direct application to health education and promotion. Foundations of biostatistical design and epidemiology will also be covered. Prerequisites: Junior/senior standing: 9 hours of Health; STA 169. Credit 3.

HED 461 MANAGING HEALTH PROMOTION IN THE WORKPLACE. A course designed to prepare the health educator to establish special programs which promote health in corporate, occupational, or industrial settings. Credit 3.

HED 465 PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF AGING. This course provides the students with an in-depth understanding of the physiological components of aging. Major topics include biological and biomedical aspects of aging, motor skills and biomechanics of older adults, handicapping conditions, chronic diseases, physical function assessment, and physical activity programming. Credit 3.

HED 487 COMMUNITY HEALTH. This course is an overview of the political, social, economic, and cultural variables affecting the health of a community. Topics include: foundations of community health, health resources, health through the life span, governmental and voluntary programs, and international health initiatives. Credit 3.

HED 490 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. This course is designed to investigate community environmental health problems. Topics include population problems, housing, sanitation, air and water pollution, and other environmental health issues. Emphasis is on school-community action programs to conserve the environment. Credit 3.

HED 492 PROBLEMS IN HEALTH. A directed individual study of an approved field problem in health and/or allied fields. Credit 3.

HED 493 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This course is designed to prepare students for their professional internship. Course content focuses on the contemporary areas of: assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating health programs; communicating health needs; severing as a resource person; and coordinating health needs in a community. Prerequisite: 12 hours of Health. Credit 3.

HED 494 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. This course provides the student with opportunities to demonstrate diagnosis skills, organization skills, group process skills and program planning skills in a health community setting. Prerequisites: 15 hours of Health including 9 advanced hours. Credit 3.

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Kinesiology Program

CHAIR: ROBERT L. CASE

FACULTY: Britt, Burton, Cammarata, Lichtman, Moss, Nestroy, Oden, Reed

Curriculum In Kinesiology

CORE REQUIREMENTS

The following core of 18 semester hours is required of all Kinesiology major and minor students:

KIN 131 Foundations of Kinesiology
KIN 230 First Aid: Red Cross and Instructor's Course
KIN 331 Motor Learning: Acquisition and Assessment
KIN 362 Biomechanics
KIN 373 Physiology of Exercise
KIN 469 Adaptive Kinesiology
All Kinesiology students will also complete seven special major/minor activities including KIN 110, KIN 113, KIN 115, KIN 118, KIN 213, KIN 215, and KIN 218.
Additional General Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees are noted in the General Information section of this catalogue.

AREAS OF EMPHASIS

Students are provided opportunities to specialize in coaching or exercise science. Program advisors are prepared to assist students with appropriate choices in each area of emphasis.

Coaching includes:
KIN 378 3 hours
Electives 12 hours
Exercise Science includes:
KIN 110(racquetball), 214, 219(aerobics) 3 hours
KIN 337, 370, 417, 473, 477, 492, plus 6 hours of intership(494) 22 hours
HED 18-21 hours
GBA 12-21 hours
see Adviror for specfic courses

KINESIOLOGY NONTEACHING MINOR

Kinesiology Core 18 hours

Kinesiology Activity Core 7 hours

Elective 3 hours

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TEACHER CERTIFICATION

See Department of Curriculum and Instruction section for specific requirements.

Kinesiology for Secondary Certification also includes:
Kinesiology Core 18 hours
Kinesiology Activity 7 hours
KIN 334 or 335 and 378 6 hours
Electives 9 hours
Kinesiology for All-Levels Certication also includes:
Kinesiology Core 18 hours
Kinesiology Activity Core 7 hours
KIN 334 or 335 and 378 6 hours
KIN 111, 263, 463 7 hours
Electives 9 hours

NOTE: Kinesiology majors seeking teacher certification will be required to earn at least a grade of C in every majors class.

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SPECIAL ENDORSEMENTS

DRIVER EDUCATION: This endorsement is applicable to any valid Texas teaching certificate. A student may qualify for this endorsement by completion of KIN 466 Driver and Traffic Safety I and KIN 467 Driver and Traffic Safety II and by proof of a driving record free of recent moving violations.

ATHLETIC TRAINING: This endorsement is applicable to an appropriate degree and teacher certification in Kinesiology. It is strongly recommended that the candidate choose either health or biology as the second teaching field. The program will meet the preparation requirements of state and national licensing agencies. Interested students are urged to confer with the Athletic Trainer advisor or chair of the Department of Health and Kinesiology concerning required field experience, examinations, and other pertinent information.

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KINESIOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

KIN 110 RACQUET SPORTS. Instruction is provided in skills, knowledge, and strategies at either the beginning or intermediate level in one of the racquet related activities listed in the class schedule. Credit 1.

KIN 111 ELEMENTARY ACTIVITIES. This course provides an overview of the program of activities in elementary school physical education with emphasis on the understanding of movement, common problems and possible solutions. Credit 1.

KIN 112 DEFENSE ARTS (Fencing, Martial Arts, Personal Defense). The fundamental skills of each defense activity are studied through lectures, demonstrations and practice. Credit 1.

KIN 113 TEAM SPORTS. Each class will have skills, knowledge, and techniques presented at either the beginning or intermediate level in one of the activities listed. Credit 1.

KIN 114 GYMNASTICS. Students will have first-hand experience in acquisition of skills at beginning and intermediate levels. Spotting techniques and other safety precautions will be emphasized. Credit 1.

KIN 115 TRACK AND FIELD/GYMNASTICS. Demonstrate proficiency in fundamental skills in gymnastics and track and field events. Achieve understanding of basic terminology associated with judging, spotting, and organizing meets. Credit 1.

KIN 116 VARSITY SPORTS. Participation as a member of an intercollegiate athletic team. May not be used as a substitute for activity Kinesiology. Not more than four hours may be counted toward a degree. Course enrollment is limited to one semester for each academic year. Approval for enrollment must be obtained from the student's coach prior to registration.

KIN 117 LIFETIME AND INDIVIDUAL SPORTS. Each class will have skills, knowledge and techniques presented at either the beginning or intermediate level in one or more of the lifetime and individual sports. Credit 1.

KIN 118 RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES. The student will gain skills, knowledge, and techniques of rhythmic activities including ball-handling routines, lummi sticks, ribbons, tinikling, elementary and secondary folk and square dance, aerobics, plus contemporary rhythmic routines. Credit 1.

KIN 119 RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES (Backpacking, Hiking, Camping, Canoeing, Sailing). Each class will have skills, knowledge, and techniques presented in one or more outdoor recreation activities. Credit 1.

KIN 131 FOUNDATIONS OF KINESIOLOGY. This course serves as a base for all kinesiology courses. Units will include historical development, philosophical implications, physical fitness, scientific bases of movement, and educational values of kinesiology. Credit 3.

KIN 210 AQUATICS (Swimming and Standard Red Cross Life Saving). Course will be offered for all levels of swimming (beginning through advanced), diving, or synchronized swimming. For advanced life saving and water safety instructors see KIN 232. Credit 1.

KIN 212 ARCHERY. This course will include skills, knowledge and techniques of archery at the beginning level. Credit 1.

KIN 213 SOFTBALL AND VOLLEYBALL. The student will gain skills, knowledge, and techniques of softball and volleyball at the beginning level. Credit 1.

KIN 214 WEIGHT TRAINING AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONING. Experiences in this course will include skills, knowledge and techniques of weight training and physical conditioning at the beginning level. Credit 1.

KIN 215 FITNESS FOR LIVING. This course will include skills, knowledge and techniques of exercise for fitness and physical conditioning at the beginning level. Credit 1.

KIN 216 INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING AND DIVING. This course is designed for the experienced swimmer. Each student is given an opportunity to achieve the highest possible degree of proficiency in intermediate swimming strokes and diving techniques. Prerequisite: Swimming proficiency. Credit 1.

KIN 217 CANOEING AND SAILING. Each student will receive instruction in basic canoeing and sailing techniques. Prerequisite: Advanced swimmer. Credit 1.

KIN 218 SWIMMING/INNOVATIVE GAMES. This course will develop aquatic skills including fundamental strokes, diving, water rescues, and artificial respiration. Additionally, this course will identify the principles upon which new and innovative games are developed. Credit 1.

KIN 219 KINESIOLOGY ACTIVITIES. Activities can include special or unique areas and/or as instructors are available. This will include those activities which are not offered on a regular basis. Credit 1.

KIN 230 FIRST AID: RED CROSS AND INSTRUCTOR'S COURSE. A course for those who wish to acquire a knowledge of Red Cross emergency and preventive measures. Successful completion leads to CPR and first aid certification. Students may become instructors through additional American Red Cross training. (Also listed as HED 230.) Credit 3.

KIN 232 WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR. This course includes lectures, demonstrations and practice in fundamental techniques of swimming, diving, life saving, and water safety. Students passing the life saving program requirements will be eligible to take the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's examination. Prerequisite: Intermediate level of swimming. Credit 3.

KIN 238 COMMUNITY RECREATION AND PARKS. A study is made of the responsibilities of the public for community recreation with emphasis on personnel, leadership, programs, facilities, and financing. Credit 3.

KIN 263 MOTOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD. This course investigates theories of motor learning and motor development of children, K-6. Special emphasis is placed upon sequential motor development patterns, the needs, interests, and abilities of the child in relation to physical, social, mental and emotional domains. Opportunities are provided to work with elementary school children in guiding their perceptual-motor learning and development. Prerequisite: KIN 331 is recommended. Credit 3.

KIN 264 COACHING OF BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL. A study is made of the fundamental skills and techniques used in the coaching of basketball and volleyball. These include individual fundamentals, offensive and defensive strategies, and scouting. Credit 3.

KIN 265 COACHING OF BASEBALL AND TRACK. This course includes a study of the skills and techniques used in coaching baseball and track and field in the schools. The skills and techniques are demonstrated and performed on the baseball field and track. Credit 3.

KIN 266 COACHING OF FOOTBALL. The latest techniques of offensive and defensive football are stressed with emphasis on the problems that will confront high school coaches. The techniques are demonstrated and performed on the football field. Credit 3.

KIN 288 OFFICIATING SPORTS. This course includes a study of the rules, interpretations, and the mechanics of officiating. The course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge required in the officiating of football, basketball, baseball, soccer, track and field, and other interscholastic sports. Credit 3.

KIN 331 MOTOR LEARNING: ACQUISITION AND ASSESSMENT. The class will investigate current motor learning theories and practices and motor skill test selection, administration, and evaluation. Credit. 3.

KIN 334 INDIVIDUAL SPORTS ANALYSIS. This course includes the organization, analysis of techniques, and the skills of various individual and dual sports used in the public schools. Prerequisites: Junior standing and completion of KIN 110. Credit 3.

KIN 335 TEAM SPORTS ANALYSIS. This course includes the organization, analysis of techniques, and the skills of various team sports used in the public schools. Prerequisites: Junior standing and completion of KIN 113, 213. Credit 3.

KIN 336 OUTDOOR RECREATION. This course includes a concern for the values of outdoor education and the development of camping, outing, and survival skills which are needed for summer and school camp experiences. Credit 3.

KIN 337 SOCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL RECREATION. This course will provide an analysis of the recreational needs and values of modern society. Theories of leisure pursuits and leadership techniques are presented and applied to recreational and fitness activities in an industrial setting including sport clubs, health spas, businesses and factories. Credit 3.

KIN 339 RECREATIONAL LEADERSHIP. Designed to develop the potential school trip leader or professional guide service personnel with group management and organizational styles, motivation, leadership characteristics and minimal impact techniques. Credit 3.

KIN 362 BIOMECHANICS. A study of human motion in two broad areas: the neurological and mechanical aspects of human movement, as well as muscle structure and functions. Application of these two areas to motor skills analysis is emphasized. Prerequisite: BIO 245 or 341. Credit 3.

KIN 368 DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE MOTOR PROGRAMMING. This course includes a study of motor programming with special focus on the child, his/her needs and abilities, and the administration, organization, evaluation, and implementation of sequential motor programs with enhance motor development. Prerequisites: KIN 111, 118, 263. Credit 3.

KIN 370 PREVENTION AND CARE OF INJURIES. This course includes instruction and laboratory work in the care and prevention of injuries. It is designed to meet the needs of the athletic coach and physical education teacher. Prerequisite: Junior standing in Kinesiology and KIN 362 or permission of the instructor. Credit 3.

KIN 373 PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE. This course is designed to develop an understanding of the manner in which the body reacts to the exacting requirements of activity and exercise. Prerequisites: Junior standing and KIN 362. Credit 3.

KIN 378 ADMINISTRATION OF KINESIOLOGY AND RECREATION. The first half of this course is concerned with the organization and administration of physical education and recreation in the public schools; the second half, with the organization, administration, and business management of a high school athletic program. Prerequisite: 18 hours in Kinesiology. Credit 3.

KIN 388 SPORTS IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY. A study is made of sport and its impact upon society. Credit 3.

KIN 417 PRACTICUM IN KINESIOLOGY. A course where students serve as interns in a laboratory situation where emphasis is placed upon teaching skills. This provides a qualified student with an opportunity to gain teaching experience. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. Credit 1.

KIN 435 PSYCHOLOGY OF COACHING. This course deals with understanding of the psychological make-up of the athlete. It explores traditional myths, syndromes and stumbling blocks facing the modern day athlete and how these may be overcome. The course will focus on the dynamics of the coach/athlete relationship. Credit 3.

KIN 463 LABORATORY EXPERIENCES IN THE MOTOR DOMAIN. This course is concerned with a study of fine and gross-motor activities and developmental progressions of pre-school children. Opportunities are given for laboratory experiences in directing visual-motor and tactile skills of young children. Credit 3.

KIN 466 DRIVER AND TRAFFIC SAFETY I. This course includes a critical analysis of traffic accidents, causation, attitude factors, essential knowledge of automobile operations, traffic laws, and regulations. Laboratory experience for evaluating and developing driver skills is required. Credit 3.

KIN 467 DRIVER AND TRAFFIC SAFETY II. This course is primarily devoted to methods of teaching and the administration of high school driver and traffic safety education. The participant must acquire, through supervised teaching experience, competence in developing and projecting his/her skills and techniques, as well as transferring necessary knowledge to, and inspiring satisfactory attitudes in students. Students completing KIN 466 and KIN 467 may receive endorsement in driver education. Safety education is not required for endorsement in driver education but is highly recommended. Prerequisite: KIN 466. Credit 3.

KIN 469 ADAPTIVE KINESIOLOGY. A study of the special needs of handicapped individuals with emphasis on the adaptations of activities for them in a program of kinesiology. Prerequisite: KIN 362. Credit 3.

KIN 473 ADVANCED TOPICS IN PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE. This course bridges the gap between basic undergraduate and graduate physiology of exercise. Selected topics will include: perceived exertion, biorhythms, mood elevation and exercise, interval training, periodization, LBW gain, somatotyping, effects of high altitude, blood doping, ergogenic aids, vegetarian diets, pregnancy and exercise, theories of obesity and endocrine functioning. Other topics will be presented as time permits. Prerequisite: KIN 373. Credit 3.

KIN 477 PRINCIPLES OF EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION. This course is designed to provide the student with the theoretical background and practical experience necessary for the safe and scientific evaluation of physical fitness, particularly as it relates to health and disease. Prerequisite: KIN 373. Credit 3.

KIN 492 PROBLEMS IN KINESIOLOGY. A directed individual study of an approved problem related to the field of kinesiology. Prerequisites: 9 advanced hours in Kinesiology and permission of the department chair. Credit 3.

KIN 494 INTERNSHIP. This course provides the study with opportunities to demonstrate competencies developed in previous courses by working in an agency under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. Credit 3.

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