HPE 325 Kinesiology

Also listed as HWM 325. This course is designed for the purpose of providing Physical Education majors with an opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of basic biomechanical concepts related to human performance. The course will provide the student with background, meaning, and significance associated with the various scientific principles impacting the bodys ability to adjust to the demands of physical activity. A number of biomechanical topics will be considered, including the anatomical planes and axes of the human body, the laws of motion, the muscles that produce motion, and the forces that impact movement. It is designed to allow for the utilization of technology in the preparation of daily assignments, lab assignments, data analyses, and class presentations.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BIO 201 or BIO 202 or BI 361/BI 361L