Kinesiology

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Faculty

John K. Petrella, Chair, Associate Professor
Alan P. Jung, Professor
Ralph R. Gold Jr., Associate Professor
Robert W. Hensarling, Jr., Associate Professor
Darrell Jon Gililland, Jr., Assistant Professor
Allison J. Jackson, Assistant Professor
W. Nathan Kirkpatrick, Assistant Professor
Mallory Marshall, Assistant Professor
Joseph A. Pederson, Assistant Professor
Shannon M. Ashe, Instructor, Clinical Coordinator
Rebecca R. Rogers, Instructor, Human Performance Lab Coordinator

Mission

In the Department of Kinesiology, we are called to nurture and prepare students to positively impact the health and well-being of members of society and to instill in all students, faculty, and staff, a commitment to lifetime fitness and positive health. An exemplary education provided in a Christian context, by individuals with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in scholarship, service and teaching provide the mechanism to fulfill this mission.

Vision

The vision of the Department of Kinesiology is to challenge students continually to improve the health and well-being of society by exhibiting the highest standards of quality in teaching, scholarship and service; and to assume the leadership role among academic programs in our field in meeting the challenges of preventive medicine and health care.

Values

Five fundamental values form the foundation of the Department of Kinesiology culture.

Collaboration - The phrase “to act as a unit” forms the basis of the kinesiology department. This value ensures that all students will benefit from the collective wisdom of a team of education professionals.

Excellence - A commitment to excellence has created the kinesiology department’s legacy of achievement and innovation in curricular and programmatic areas resulting in high achievement for students and faculty.

Integrity - Adherence to scientific, professional, and personal integrity are our ethical cornerstones; they underlie our desire to mentor students, conduct clinical research investigations, educate students and allied health professionals, while guiding the fiscal and administrative management of the kinesiology department.

Compassion - A commitment to compassion includes a respect for all persons, while providing the highest level of service.

Commitment - As an institution, the kinesiology department recognizes its responsibilities to the community in which we reside, to the students it services, to Samford University and to the individuals in leadership who oversee the management of its resources.

Undergraduate Programs and Requirements

The Department of Kinesiology offers majors in athletic training (ATTR), exercise science (pre-physical therapy) (EXER), health sciences (HESC), sport administration (SADM), and sports medicine (SMED) leading to a bachelor of science degree. The department also offers a minor in sport and recreation ministry. See department chair for details.

A minimum grade of C- must be achieved in all KINE prefix courses within each major and minor.

University Core Curriculum and General Education Requirements

General Education Requirements  are detailed in the individual degree tables, with some exceptions. In those cases where a requirement is not specified, consult the University Core Curriculum and General Education Requirements  and the Physical Activity Program  for a list of applicable activity courses.

Graduate Programs and Requirements

Degree/Major

Master of Athletic Training (M.A.T.)

Athletic Training, M.A.T.  

The Department of Kinesiology offers the master of athletic training degree (M.A.T.) with a major in athletic training, a 56-hour program.

Graduate Admission Requirements

Completion of pre-requisite courses (C or better) in anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, general nutrition, general psychology and health/wellness. Applicants must hold certification in CPR for the professional rescuer at the time of program entry and must have completed a minimum of 50 hours of observation with a certified athletic trainer. A minimum GPA of 2.8 is required.

Time-to-Degree Completion Plan

The program is designed to be completed in two years (five semesters) of full-time study. Cohorts will begin during the summer semester and graduate in at the end the spring semester.

Programs

• Athletic Training Major, B.S.
• Exercise Science Major, B.S.
• Health Sciences Major, B.S.
• Sport Administration Major, B.S.
• Sports Medicine Major, B.S.

• Sport and Recreation Ministry Minor

• Athletic Training, M.A.T.

Courses

• KINE 141 - Introduction to Health Sciences (2)
• KINE 142 - Introduction to Sport Administration (2)
• KINE 143 - Core Program for Majors and Minors I (2)
• KINE 144 - Core Program for Majors and Minors II (2)
• KINE 145 - Core Program for Majors and Minors III (2)
• KINE 200 - Introduction to Sports and Recreation Ministry (2)
• KINE 201 - Instructional Strategies for Elementary School Physical Educators (4)
• KINE 202 - Physical Education for Elementary Schools (2)
• KINE 232 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (2)
• KINE 241 - First Aid and CPR (2)
• KINE 246 - Emergency Care in Sports Medicine (3)
• KINE 250 - Medical Terminology (2)
• KINE 265 - Disability for Health Sciences (2)
• KINE 274 - Practicum in Athletic Training I (1)
• KINE 275 - Practicum in Athletic Training II (1)
• KINE 276 - Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine (4)
• KINE 277 - Practicum in Athletic Training III (1)
• KINE 280 - Sport Facility and Event Operations (3)
• KINE 300 - Rehabilitation Techniques in Sports Medicine (4)
• KINE 302 - Health & Physical Education for Elementary School Teachers (4)
• KINE 303 - Therapeutic Interventions in Sports Medicine I (3)
• KINE 304 - Therapeutic Interventions in Sports Medicine II (3)
• KINE 320 - Sport and Communication (3)
• KINE 321 - Motor Development (Non-Majors) (1-2)
• KINE 322 - Lifespan Motor Development (Majors) (4)
• KINE 325 - Practicum in Sports and Recreation Ministry (1-4)
• KINE 330 - Externship in Physical Therapy (2)
• KINE 331 - Personal and Community Health (4)
• KINE 336 - Fundamental Sports Skills: Acquisition and Analysis (4)
• KINE 339 - Exercise for Special Populations (4)
• KINE 340 - Practicum in Fitness and Health Promotion (2-4)
• KINE 345 - Medical Aspects of Exercise and Sport (2)
• KINE 350 - Laboratory Techniques for Kinesiology (4)
• KINE 351 - Coaching Principles and Administration (3)
• KINE 355 - Legal and Contractual Aspects of Sport (3)
• KINE 360 - Curriculum Design and Instructional Strategies for Physical Education (4)
• KINE 362 - Coaching Techniques (Football/Soccer) (2)
• KINE 363 - Coaching Techniques (Basketball/Volleyball) (2)
• KINE 365 - Contemporary Issues in Sport (3)
• KINE 370 - Health Professions Internship (2 or 4)
• KINE 374 - Administration of Athletic Training Program (1)
• KINE 375 - Practicum in Athletic Training IV (1)
• KINE 376 - Practicum in Athletic Training V (1)
• KINE 380 - Sport Marketing and Finance (3)
• KINE 390 - Leadership and Programming in Sports and Recreation (3)
• KINE 391 - Christian Leadership and Ethics in Sport (3)
• KINE 396 - Internship in Sport Administration I (4)
• KINE 397 - Special Topics in Kinesiology (1-4)
• KINE 398 - Foundations of Scientific Inquiry (2)
• KINE 399 - London Study Topics (4)
• KINE 400 - Sport Governance and the NCAA (3)
• KINE 404 - Student Teaching Physical Education, P-12 (12)
• KINE 405 - Advanced Research Techniques in Exercise Science (2)
• KINE 420 - Tests and Measurements (4)
• KINE 433 - Organization and Administration (3)
• KINE 450 - Practicum in Athletic Training VI (1)
• KINE 451 - Practicum in Athletic Training VII (1)
• KINE 460 - Financial Operations in Sport (3)
• KINE 472 - Problems and Practical Experiences in Kinesiology (1-6)
• KINE 473 - Exercise Physiology (4)
• KINE 476 - Anatomy and Kinesiology (4)
• KINE 477 - Sports Nutrition (4)
• KINE 478 - Sport Psychology (4)
• KINE 479 - Exercise Testing and Prescription (4)
• KINE 485 - Recognition & Evaluation of Athletic Injuries: Lower Body (4)
• KINE 486 - Recognition & Evaluation of Athletic Injuries: Upper Body (4)
• KINE 490 - Exercise as Medicine (4)
• KINE 495 - Fitness and Health Promotion Externship (8 or 12)
• KINE 497 - Internship in Sport Administration II (4-12)
• KINE 498 - Research Methods (2)
• KINE 499 - Senior Seminar in Kinesiology (2)

• KINE 501 - Athletic Performance (3)
• KINE 502 - Athletic Training Skills (3)
• KINE 503 - Emergency Care in Athletic Training (3)
• KINE 504 - Evidence-Based Practice/Research Methods in Athletic Training (3)
• KINE 510 - Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries I (3)
• KINE 511 - Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries II (3)
• KINE 512 - Medical Aspects of Sport (3)
• KINE 513 - Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries I - Lab (1)
• KINE 514 - Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries II - Lab (1)
• KINE 520 - Therapeutic Interventions I (3)
• KINE 521 - Therapeutic Interventions I - Lab (1)
• KINE 559 - Clinical in Athletic Training I (2)
• KINE 561 - Clinical in Athletic Training II (2)
• KINE 562 - Clinical in Athletic Training III (2)
• KINE 601 - Administration of Athletic Training (3)
• KINE 602 - Sport Nutrition (3)
• KINE 605 - Special Populations in Athletic Training (1)
• KINE 610 - Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries III (3)
• KINE 611 - Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries III Lab (1)
• KINE 620 - Therapeutic Interventions II (3)
• KINE 621 - Therapeutic Interventions III (3)
• KINE 622 - Therapeutic Interventions II - Lab (1)
• KINE 623 - Therapeutic Interventions III - Lab (1)
• KINE 660 - Clinical in Athletic Training IV (2)
• KINE 661 - Clinical in Athletic Training V (2)

All regular physical activity courses earn standard letter grades, and only one instance of an individual course can be applied towards the general education physical activity requirement.

• PHED 101 - Outdoor Adventure (1)
• PHED 102 - Softball (1)
• PHED 103 - Flying Disc Sports (1)
• PHED 104 - Aqua Aerobics (1)
• PHED 105 - Beginner/Intermediate Golf (1)