• KNS 435: Human Obesity

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  This course will introduce the problem of obesity from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will review various factors that have contributed to the obesity epidemic, the health/medical impact of obesity, its impact on individuals, and various approaches to the prevention and treatment of obesity. This course will also examine how obesity varies among different racial, socio-economic, age, and geographical groups.(RE) Prerequisite(s): BCMB 230 and NUTR 100.Registration Restriction(s): Kinesiology major.
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• KNS 440: Strength/Conditioning Programs

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Covers scientific and practical foundations of strength and conditioning programs and program design applied to healthy adults, athletes, youth and older adults. Provides teaching experiences with young adults and requires the development of educational materials. This course is designed to prepare students for nationally recognized strength and conditioning certification exams.(RE) Prerequisite(s): Physical Education 252. Registration Restriction(s): Kinesiology major; 2.5 GPA.
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• KNS 450: Internship in Kinesiology

  12.00 - 15.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Full-time practicum in exercise/fitness at approved agency.Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.Repeatability: Not repeatable for credit. May be taken once for 12-15 hours.(RE) Prerequisite(s): 414 and 422.(DE) Prerequisite(s): 426 and 480.Registration Restriction(s): Kinesiology major; minimum 2.5 GPA.Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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• KNS 475: Exercise/Special Populations

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Topics covering pathophysiology, exercise responses, and exercise training for individuals with a wide range of diseases affecting the metabolic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, skeletal, and nervous systems.(RE) Prerequisite(s): C or better in BCMB 230.Registration Restriction: Kinesiology major.
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• KNS 480: Physiology of Exercise

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Lecture and laboratory class dealing with functions of the body in muscular work. Topics include physiological aspects of fatigue, training, and adaptation to environment.Contact Hour Distribution: 2 lectures and 1 lab.(RE) Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 230 or Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 440.Registration Restriction(s): 2.5 GPA.
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• KNS 485: Physiology of Athletes

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Topics dealing with physiology of high-performance athletes. Case studies of champions, and genetic, anatomical, and functional traits of individuals exploring the limits of human sports performance.(RE) Pre-requisite: BCMB 230
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• KNS 490: Psychology of Coaching

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Major topics and theories dealing with the social-psychological factors affecting the performance of athletes and teams, with practical suggestions for enhancing the effectiveness of teachers and coaches.
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• KNS 493: Directed Independent Studies

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Independent study in a specialized area with kinesiology.Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.Registration Restriction(s): Kinesiology major; 2.5 GPA.Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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• KNS 497: Honors Research Project

  3.00 - 6.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Senior research project done under supervision of a faculty member. Includes design of research project, writing proposal for institutional review board approval, data collection and analysis, and presentation of results. Project should be approved with two semesters of study remaining.Repeatability: Not repeatable for credit. May be taken once for 3-6 hours.Registration Restriction(s): Kinesiology major; minimum student level ― senior.
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• KNS 508: Research Methods

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Research for writing of thesis and institutional review board proposals; presentation of research through free communications and poster presentations; calculation and interpretation of statistics related to common research designs used in research; and use of computer software.
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