Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology Courses

Number	Name	Units	Description
KIP 161	Intro to Kinesiology & Intgrtv Phys	1	This course serves as an introduction to exercise science, including metabolism, effects of exercise training, body composition, nutrition, and principles of exercise adherence. Labs will provide opportunities to develop and test research questions and write scientifically.
KIP 215	Human Anatomy	1	A structural survey of the human body covering the muscular, skeletal, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and integumentary systems. Laboratory. Not recommended for first-year students. Prerequisite: KIP 161 or Bio 165 or 185.
KIP 225	Nutrition	1	The study of the nutrients in foods and of the body?s handling of them, including: ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, interaction, storage, and excretion. Emphasis will be placed on the effect nutrition plays on health and weight management.
KIP 230	Physiology	1	An introduction to principles of vertebrate physiology, with special emphasis on humans, using an integrative approach to basic physiology of cells through considerations of major organs and organ systems. Prerequisite: KIP 215.
KIP 325	Advanced Concepts Personal Training	1	This course requires in-depth analysis of anatomical, physiological, nutritional and biomechanical principles necessary for the design and implementation of personal training programs for individuals. Emphasis will be placed on physical activity as an effective tool for enhancement of health, fitness and disease prevention. Prerequisite: 345.
KIP 326	Biomechanics	1	The study of motion and the effect of forces on biological systems, using the principles of mechanics for solving problems related to the structure and function of living organisms. The course will include analyzing human movement by both quantitative and qualitative means. Laboratory. Prerequisite: KIP 215.
KIP 327	Physiology of Exercise	1	The description and explanation of functional changes brought about by acute or chronic exercise. Topics include bioenergetics, neuromuscular concepts related to exercise, cardio-respiratory considerations, physical training, nutrition and body composition, and the use of ergogenic aids in improving the exercise response. Laboratory. Prerequisite: KIP 230.
KIP 328	Pathophysiology	1	The study of disease processes and the influence of the acute and chronic effects of exercise. Topics will include but not be limited to cardiovascular disease, cancer, osteoporosis, obesity, neurological disease and diabetes. Prerequisite: KIP 230.
KIP 341	Research Methods and Data Analysis	1	Scientific measurement approaches used in exercise science research, including research design and interpretation of data. Prerequisite: KIP 327; Math 217.
KIP 345	Exercise Testing and Prescription	1	Examines the theoretical and applied aspects of exercise testing and exercise prescription. Modes of exercise testing used in predicting disease and assessing fitness levels. Emphasis on collection and interpretation of data from fitness testing and the design of personalized exercise programs. Laboratory. Prerequisite: KIP 230.