Therapeutic Modalities in Sport Medicine

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture | 2 hrs Lab) This course involves a study of the principles of various modalities utilized in an athletic therapy clinic for the rehabilitation and reconditioning of sports injuries. It deals with the physiology of healing and how this process can be facilitated with the use of therapeutic modalities including ice, heat, muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and lasers. Note: This course can be used toward the Science requirement. Requisite Courses: KIN-3505 and a minimum grade of B in KIN-2301 and KIN-2202 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)]. KIN-3110 (1.5) Instruction in Individual/Dual Based Physical Activities (1.5 hrs Lab for Degree Credit) This course focuses on developing basic knowledge and skills related to the instruction of selected individual and dual sports/activities that are developmentally appropriate for various ages partaking in Physical Education classes, community sports or recreational programs. Principles of instruction, skill development, and basic rules and strategies of play in individual/dual based physical activities are discussed. Principles of motor development, motor learning, biomechanics, pedagogy and skill acquisition are applied. Note: This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and KIN-1302. Requisite Courses: KIN-2102 [prerequisite(s)]. KIN-3111 (1.5) Instruction in Team Based Physical Activities (1.5 hrs Lab for Degree Credit) This course provides students with specific knowledge related to the instruction of selected team sports and physical activities appropriate to schools or other settings. Principles of instruction, skill development, and basic rules and strategies of play are discussed. Information on motor development, motor learning, psychology, pedagogy, and skill acquisition in team based activities is applied. Note: This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Restrictions: This course cannot be held for credit with the former KIN-1303 (Teaching Team Physical Activities), KIN-2111 (Coaching and Teaching Basketball) or KIN-2112 (Coaching and Teaching Volleyball). Requisite Courses: KIN-2102 [prerequisite(s)]. KIN-3112 (1.5) Instruction in Rhythmic and Gymnastic Activities (1.5 hrs Lab for Degree Credit) This course explores both rhythmic and gymnastics-based activities in their many forms and purposes. The content encompasses the theory and practice of dance and gymnastic activities with a focus on the physical, cultural, and social aspects of these activities. All course material is covered from an instructional perspective with a concentration on developmentally appropriate delivery of these activities to children and youth. Note: This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Restrictions: This course cannot be held for credit with the former KIN-1302 (Teaching Individual Physical Activities); KIN-1303 (Teaching Team Physical Activities). Requisite Courses: KIN-2102 [prerequisite(s)]. KIN-3113 (1.5) Instruction in Fitness Activities (1.5 hrs Lab for Degree Credit) This course explores the many forms of fitness- and exercise-focused physical activities. All material will be covered from an instructional perspective with a concentration on developmentally appropriate introduction and instruction of fitness activities to children and youth. The content will encompass the role of fitness, fitness assessment, and fitness trends, and will also cover skills related to instructional strategies when introducing fitness activities as part of an education program. Note: This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Restrictions: This course cannot be held for credit with the former KIN-1302 (Teaching Individual Physical Activities); KIN-1303 (Teaching Team Physical Activities). Requisite Courses: KIN-2102 [prerequisite(s)].