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KINE 120 - SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS OF KINESIOLOGY Credits: 3 An introduction to studies in the areas of human movement: anatomy and physiology, physiology of exercise, motor behavior, biomechanics and sport psychology. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 205 - SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT AND ETHICS Credits: 3 This course will explore power relations and cultural ideologies as they impact participation opportunities in sport, leisure, and exercise. Students will use in-dept critical thinking analysis to explore the links that exist between sport and the major spheres of social life. In addition, moral decision making and ethical dilemmas in sport, leisure, and exercise will be addressed. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 260 - INTRODUCTION TO SPORT MANAGEMENT Credits: 3 Management theory and practice related to the sports industry. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 276 - SPORT MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM Credits: 3 This class is designed to prepare students for their internship. Students will learn how to construct an effective resume, interviewing skills, business etiquette, etc. Students will also gain real-life experience by working for the Houston Dynamo or Houston Aeros for 100 hours during the course of the semester. This course is also an advanced study of research and policy in sport management. There will be an emphasis on developing a solid working knowledge of the current literature that guides academic and governing leaders in sport management. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 300 - HUMAN ANATOMY Credits: 3 Introduction to human anatomy including concepts of function. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 301 - HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY Credits: 3 This course will address the fundamental principles of human physiology at the cell, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism levels. Emphasis will be placed on mechanisms of function and homeostasis as achieved through the coordinated function of homeostatic control systems. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 302 - BIOMECHANICS Credits: 3 An introduction to the discipline of mechanics as it applies to biological systems. Primary emphasis is placed on humans and other vertebrate species. Topics covered include the kinematics and kinetics of movement, material and functional properties of musculoskeletal tissues and the integration of musculoskeletal function from molecules and cells to whole animals. Recommended prerequisite(s): KINE 321. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 310 - PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF SPORT AND EXERCISE Credits: 3 Investigate, discuss, and explore the psychological foundations that underlie sport and exercise participation. Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC 101. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 311 - MOTOR LEARNING Credits: 3 Physiological, neurological, and psychological factors affecting skill acquisition and development. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 319 - INTRODUCTION TO MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICS Credits: 3 Introduction to basic statistics, and elementary measurement theory with application to sport management, health sciences, and sports medicine. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 321 - EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY Credits: 3 This course examines the acute and chronic effects of exercise on physiological functions. Topics include nutrition, energy transfer, fatigue, metabolism, disease, aging, preventative medicine, genetics, elite performance, ergogenic aids, exercise testing, and specificity of training. Recommended Prerequisites: KINE 300 and KINE 301. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 323 - EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY Credits: 3 This course introduces the concepts and assessment techniques used to quantify physiological function. Laboratory experiences will require students to acquire and apply knowledge of systems physiology to make direct functional assessments using themselves as subjects. A major emphasis will be placed on metabolism and energy transfer in the body. Cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and central nervous system function will also be covered. Individual body composition, musculoskeletal levers, metabolic power and fitness, and neuromuscular control and coordination. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 325 - MOTOR LEARNING LAB Credits: 1 Laboratory experiences in the physiological, neurological and psychological factors of human movement. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 341 - MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASES Credits: 3 Topics include the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of chronic disease from cardiac pathologies to obesity. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 351 - HUMAN ANATOMY LAB Credits: 1 Study of the pro-sections and interactive computer instructional methodology are used for learning and understanding human anatomy in a gross anatomy examination laboratory at Texas Women's University in the Texas Medical Center. Hands-on examination of human anatomy in this course provides supplemental practical experience for lectures in KINE 300, Human Anatomy courses. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 360 - SALES AND REVENUE GENERATION IN SPORT Credits: 3 In this class, students are introduced to the characteristics that are required for successful selling in the sports industry, such as developing proposals, making persuasive sales presentations, closing deals, maintaining relationships, etc. Students will also explore the various ways that revenue is generated in the sports industry. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 362 - SPORT MARKETING AND PROMOTION Credits: 3 The role of communication media from print to broadcast in the business of sport, sales, marketing, and promotion will be considered at the amateur, collegiate, and professional sports levels, as well as in fitness, apparel, and commercial sport industry. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 364 - SPORTS LAW AND LABOR RELATIONS Credits: 3 Study of legal principles, antitrust regulation, and labor law in the sport industry. Contracts, monopolies, business structure, and negotiation will be included. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 366 - EVENT AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT Credits: 3 Practical application of the principles and theory related to planning, organization, and execution of sport and entertainment events. Fund raising and charity management will be considered, as will the management of small and large scale facilities and event venues. At the conclusion of this course, students will be prepared to design, run, and evaluate events and event management teams. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 368 - ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY SPORT Credits: 3 Social institution of sport and its consequences for American Society social organizations from leisure to professional sport; violence, discrimination, women in sport; socialization implications from participation in sports. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 375 - SPORTS MEDICINE INTERNSHIP Credits: Hours Variable Internship experience for senior students in sports medicine track. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 376 - SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP I Credits: Hours Variable Internship experience for upper level students in sport management. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 377 - SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP II Credits: Hours Variable Continued internship experience for upper level students in sports management. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 405 - RESEARCH IN SPORT MANAGEMENT Credits: 3 Designed to provide students with experience working on a real research project(s) with one of the professional sports franchises in Houston. The project(s) will involve marketing research and/or a statistical analysis of player performance and its predictors. At the end of the semester, the class will present its findings to the organization's upper management. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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KINE 410 - CASE STUDIES IN PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT Credits: 3 An advanced, multidisciplinary consideration of how humans pursue excellence. Class work will center around problem solving using a case study methodology. College: School of Humanities Department: Kinesiology
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