• KINE 2000

    Introduction to Kinesiology
     Rating

    4.17

     Difficulty

    1.93

     GPA

    3.68

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Introduction to the discipline of Kinesiology and an examination of the study of physical activity from the perspectives of professional practice, research, and experience. This course is a prerequisite for all students interested in pursuing a major in Kinesiology.

  • KINE 2410

    Group Exercise Instruction
     Rating

    5.00

     Difficulty

    1.00

     GPA

    3.89

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This course provides the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to design and instruct safe, effective group exercise classes to participants of varying skill and fitness levels.

  • KINE 2850

    Medical Terminology
     Rating

    3.43

     Difficulty

    1.71

     GPA

    3.96

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    The class will cover basics of medical term etymology and a system-based approach to understanding the language of medicine. The objective of this class is to encourage interdisciplinary communication among medical practitioners and other health care professionals as they prepare for the "real world" of medicine.

  • KINE 3210

    Kinesiology Individuals Disabilities
     Rating

    4.08

     Difficulty

    2.50

     GPA

    3.58

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Examines the nature and causes of disabling conditions and the motor needs and tolerances associated with these conditions. Enhances experience and skill in planning, assessing, prescribing, teaching, and evaluating instruction for individuals with disabilities in both school and non-school settings

  • KINE 3211

    Kinesiology Individuals Disabilities Lab
     Rating

    4.67

     Difficulty

    1.50

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Prospective teachers work with a variety of students with disabilities in a physical education setting. Students are assigned to, and supervised by, an adapted physical educator in one of the local schools.Prerequisite: must have taken or be currently enrolled in KINE 3210

  • KINE 3400

    Nutrition
     Rating

    3.70

     Difficulty

    1.89

     GPA

    3.74

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Studies the basic principles of nutrition, including psychosocial-cultural considerations in dietary intake. Focuses on nutrient sources and actions, digestion, special population needs, weight control, food faddism, international problems, nutrition education, and nutrition-related disorders.

  • KINE 3410

    Exercise Physiology
     Rating

    3.00

     Difficulty

    3.22

     GPA

    3.46

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This course provides a foundational understanding of metabolic and physiologic responses to exercise. Emphasis will be placed on the role of exercise and nutrition to enhance strength and endurance for human performance. Prerequisites: BIOL 3410 and BIOL 3420 OR BIOL 2060 and BIOL 2070 OR NUIP 2060 and NUIP 2070

  • KINE 3420

    Contemporary Health Issues
     Rating

    4.18

     Difficulty

    2.15

     GPA

    3.84

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Discussion of major topics in public health, including chronic diseases, such as child and adult obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, cardiovascular disease, muscle and bone diseases, and mental illness. There is a strong emphasis on fitness, nutrition, and other lifestyle choices to modify disease risk. Eating disorders and athlete medical issues are also discussed.

  • KINE 3430

    Physical Activities in Health Disparities
     Rating

    4.67

     Difficulty

    1.00

     GPA

    3.73

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    An examination of social, cultural, political, and environmental influences on health and physical activity promotion among diverse populations including issues related to race, ethnicity, geography, income status, and other social factors across the lifespan for promoting physical activity through public health strategies. Cardiometabolic health, physiology and chronic disease will be discussed within the context of health disparities.

  • KINE 3600

    Musculoskeletal Anatomy
     Rating

    3.60

     Difficulty

    4.20

     GPA

    3.21

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    A systematic approach to human anatomy with emphasis on the interdependence of structure and function in the skeletal, articular, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular and digestive systems. A laboratory experience is included.

  • KINE 3601

    Musculoskeletal Anatomy Lab I
     Rating

    3.67

     Difficulty

    4.00

     GPA

    3.49

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This lab is intended to provide students with hands on experience to learn human anatomy. The lab primarily involves work with human specimen prosections and will cover only gross anatomy of the muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems. .

  • KINE 3615

    Service Learning in Sports Medicine Athletic Training
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    For undergraduate students interested in the clinical aspect of sports medicine. Students are scheduled for clinic times each week for the duration of the semester, but also must attend in-services (typically held from 7-8 am on Tuesdays). Students provide first aid & rehabilitation for varsity student athletes and UVa Athletics events. Instructor permission and apply online: http://www.virginiasports.com/sports-med/undergraduate-volunteers.html

  • KINE 3616

    Service Learning in Acute Care Mobility
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    For upper level undergraduate students interested in the clinical practice of physical therapy or other rehabilitation professions. Students are scheduled for weekly clinic times also must attend weekly in-services. Under the supervision of licensed health care providers, students provide mobility assistance to patients receiving inpatient care at the University of Virginia Hospital. Instructor permission required as enrollment is limited.

  • KINE 3617

    Service Learning in Medical Fitness
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    For upper-level undergraduates interested in physical therapy or related professions. Students are scheduled for weekly clinic times and also must attend in-services each week. Under the supervision of licensed clinicians, students work with clients in medical fitness programs at the University's Student Health Center and/or at the Fried Center for the Advancement of Potential. Instructor permission required as enrollment is limited.

  • KINE 3620

    Biomechanics/Motor Control of Human Movement
     Rating

    4.33

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.45

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Studies the science of human movement in the context of muscle actions and the application of forces through levers of the musculoskeletal system. Analyzes fundamental human movement patterns, such as gait.

  • KINE 3630

    Emergency Medical Care
     Rating

    3.67

     Difficulty

    2.25

     GPA

    3.85

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Examines current approaches to the management of medical emergencies. Cardiopulmonary disorders, temperature-related injuries, poisoning, hemorrhaging, diabetes, emergency childbirth, epilepsy, fractures, and shock are presented. Investigates the components of a comprehensive emergency medical care system. Students are certified in CPR and First Aid.

  • KINE 3640

    Psychological Aspects of Health
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This course is a class that explores the nuances and connections between the psychological, biological, sociological, and spiritual aspects of health and their influences on the population. The aim of health psychology is to not only understand these connections, but employ standards to support healthy endeavors, decrease and prevent adverse health outcomes and poor health behaviors, and maintain quality of life and well-being.

  • KINE 3660

    Neuroscience of Exercise
     Rating

    4.27

     Difficulty

    3.40

     GPA

    3.64

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This course will address the underlying neuroanatomy associated with cognitive function in healthy individuals as well as those with neurocognitive/psychiatric pathologies and diseases. Throughout the semester, students will become consumers of cross- disciplinary research addressing the influence of physical activity and cognitive function.

  • KINE 4000

    Practicum in Kinesiology
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.96

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    The practicum is a clinically oriented course to enable students in kinesiology to explore their professional goals. Students contact a professional in the arena of their choice. Students work under the supervision of the professional for 120 hours during the semester, keep a journal of their learning experiences, and write a case study and an evaluation of the experience due the last day of class for the semester

  • KINE 4400

    Nutrition and Athletic Performance
     Rating

    3.00

     Difficulty

    1.33

     GPA

    3.58

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This course examines nutrition as it relates to optimizing physical performance in active individuals. Recent research publications will be used to provide the latest information on these areas and to encourage critical evaluation of research.

  • KINE 4993

    Independent Study
     Rating

    4.00

     Difficulty

    2.00

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Independent Study for undergraduates working in cooperation with a faculty member.

  • KINE 5110

    Elementary Pedagogy
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Study of elementary curriculum and instruction in physical education. Examines the principles of planning (i.e., SOLs), implementing, and evaluating sound elementary physical education programs. Includes field experience.

  • KINE 5260

    Adapted Physical Education: Physically and Sensory Impaired
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.56

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Studies the physical and motor attributes of individuals with physical, sensory, and health disabilities. Addresses programming and instructional implications in physical education for these populations in regard to their ecological, psychological, social, and learning characteristics. Emphasizes developing and achieving functional physical education goals through planning, assessing, prescribing, teaching, and evaluating instruction.

  • KINE 5270

    Physical Education for Children with Autism
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.95

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This is an introductory course where students will learn about characteristics associated with autism and evidence-based methods to help children with autism develop motor, fitness, and recreation skills. Students should be working with students with autism to complete assignments.

  • KINE 5280

    Seminar in Adapted Physical Education
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Designed for Kinesiology Master's level students in the Adapted Physical Education Program. The purpose of this seminar is to address pertinent issues that are encountered by students during or after their graduate work in adapted physical education. This course should be taken in conjunction with KINE 8980 - Practicum in Adapted Physical Education.

  • KINE 5430

    Advanced Exercise Physiology
     Rating

    1.67

     Difficulty

    2.00

     GPA

    3.50

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Emphasizing current research findings, this class focuses on energy metabolism, physiological responses to exercise, and exercise training techniques. Prerequisite: Human physiology; introduction to exercise physiology or equivalent.

  • KINE 5450

    Exercise Principles for Health, Fitness & Chronic Disease
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.98

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    The application of clinical exercise physiology principles for public health, fitness, and disease management. Students learn the principles of exercise evaluation, prescription, and leadership for health, fitness, and disease rehabilitation, and apply these skills in a practical setting under the direction of professional staff.

  • KINE 5475

    Seminar in Exercise Physiology
     Rating

    3.00

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This course is an advanced seminar that will examine recent research findings in Exercise Physiology and related fields. Individual responses to exercise will be discussed and the impact of genetics, gender, age, and ethnicity on exercise/health related outcomes will be addressed. Prerequisite: restricted to Kinesiology graduates and undergraduates.

  • KINE 5480

    Exercise Intervention in Disease
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.85

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Examines the impact of exercise on the disease process, focusing primarily on cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Examines hypotheses concerning causes of diseases, risk factors, and modification of risk factors through exercise and diet intervention. Prerequisite: KINE 5430 or instructor permission.

  • KINE 5485

    Life Cycle Nutrition
     Rating

    1.67

     Difficulty

    1.00

     GPA

    3.82

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This course is focused on the changing nutrition needs and eating behaviors during three distinct phases of the life cycle: (1) women during the preconception period and pregnancy, children's infancy, and childhood (0-21 years old), (2) adulthood, and (3) nutrition of the elderly population. For each of these phases, we will study the biological basis of energy, nutrient, and water needs and selected methods of health assessment.

  • KINE 5495

    Human Physiology
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.46

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    As exercise scientists, can we analyze systems in the human body & design strategies to improve quality of life? Our study of physiology aims to explain the physical & chemical mechanisms that regulate the body. These mechanisms maintain homeostasis, relatively constant conditions that are compatible with life. This semester we begin speaking the language of physiology to communicate effectively with clinicians, medical staff & other scientists.

  • KINE 5720

    Assessment and Intervention I
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.34

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This course is designed to provide the athletic training student with a foundation to learn a systematic evidenced based approach to evaluation and treatment of upper extremity injuries, exercise program development, techniques, indications, contraindications of exercise, exercise progression. The student will understand the fundamentals of determining injury severity, proper management and the ability to make an appropriate referral.Prerequisite: MS Athletic Training (ATHTRN-MS) and KINE 5700 and KINE 5710

  • KINE 5725

    Therapeutic Interventions in Athletic Training
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.64

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This course is designed to provide the athletic training student with a foundation of the theoretical fundamentals and principles of the therapeutic modalities used in the physical medicine environment. A systematic evidenced based approach of the how and why of the application of rehabilitation techniques will be addressed including theory and clinical techniques used to enhance the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries.

  • KINE 5735

    Clinical Practicum II
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This course is designed to provide the student with on and/or off-grounds clinical experiences in athletic training and sports medicine. Observation and performance of professional skills under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer; focuses on psychomotor skills and clinical proficiencies introduced in KINE 5700 and 5710.Prerequisites: MS Athletic Training (ATHTRN-MS), must have taken (or currently taking) KINE 5700 and KINE 5710

  • KINE 5740

    Assessment and Intervention of Injury II
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.34

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Assessment and Intervention of Injury II is designed to provide the athletic training student with a foundation to learn a systematic evidenced based approach to evaluation and treatment of Lower extremity injuries, exercise program development, techniques, indications, contraindications of exercise, exercise progression and analysis and application modalities in treatment and rehabilitation of injury.

  • KINE 5745

    Evidence Based Sports Medicine I
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.87

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This course introduces students to the principles of evidence-based medicine and clinical epidemiology and the interpretation of clinical research that assess prevention, diagnostic, and treatment strategies in sports medicine.

  • KINE 5980

    Practicum
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Supervised field experiences for master's degree students under the direction of professional staff. Student should obtain approval from their advisor before registering for this practicum.

  • KINE 5993

    Independent Study
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Independent Study for master's level students working in cooperation with a faculty member.

  • KINE 6710

    Administration Strategies in Athletic Training
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.73

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This course will provide the student with a foundation in Administration and Leadership within the Athletic Training profession. The purpose of this course is for the student to gain knowledge in management techniques in athletic training including personnel, facility, financial, and information management, leadership, daily operations, budgeting, facility design, insurance, ethics, and governmental affairs.

  • KINE 6725

    Clinical Immersive I
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Clinical Immersive I is designed to provide you with on and/or off-grounds clinical experiences in athletic training and sports medicine. Additionally, KINE 6725 is designed to expose you to theories, concepts and challenges through the completion of a 14-week clinical immersive at an approved affiliate clinical site.

  • KINE 6735

    Translational Research In Sport Medicine II
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    This course is the 2nd of three is a series that examines the principles of designing, executing, and interpreting clinical and translational research in the disciplines of athletic training and sports medicine. This series of classes is to guide the student through the thesis/scholarly project process. This class is specifically targeted for students enrolled in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program.

  • KINE 7400

    Lifestyle Intervention and Comprehensive Care in Cardiopulmonary Rehab
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.83

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Students enrolled in this course are expected to function as clinicians with minimal supervision. They may serve as a student clinical exercise physiologist in a clinic, hospital, or outpatient rehab setting. Their role will include exercise monitoring and prescription, as well as comprehensive lifestyle management of patients with cardiac or pulmonary disease.

  • KINE 8630

    Readings in Sports Medicine Research
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.95

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    A doctoral-level seminar that addresses current topics related to research in the areas of injury risk factor screening, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment in sports medicine. Focus is on study design, execution, and interpretation of both laboratory and clinical research in sports medicine.Prerequisite: Kinesiology Doctoral student

  • KINE 8998

    Master's Research Internship
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Designed to give masters students experience conducting research in professional settings appropriate to their disciplines.

  • KINE 8999

    Master's Thesis
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Designed to give masters students who are completing a master's thesis.

  • KINE 9740

    Internship in College Teaching or Supervision
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Opportunities for experienced doctoral students to teach courses or partial courses at the University, or to supervise student teachers under the guidance of a faculty member. Opportunities are arranged by the students with the assistance of the sponsoring faculty member.

  • KINE 9993

    Independent Study
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Independent Study for doctoral level students working in cooperation with a faculty member.

  • KINE 9998

    Doctoral Research Apprenticeship
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Designed to give doctoral students experience conducting research in professional settings appropriate to their disciplines. Prerequisite: Advisor permission required.

  • KINE 9999

    Doctoral Dissertation
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

    Doctoral Dissertation Research completed under the guidance of dissertation committee. 12 hours is required for graduation. Permission of instructor required.