The Kinesiology Department offers various courses designed for students pursuing a wide range of educational goals and careers in this discipline. Below are descriptions of the lecture classes offered in our department, as well as a list of activity courses you have an opportunity to take for credit while a student at South Plains College.

KINE 1301 - Foundations of Kinesiology

(3:3:0) This course is an introduction to the field of physical education, its philosophy, aims, objectives, principles, and history. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

KINE 2356 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

(3:3:0) This course will have an emphasis on care and prevention of common athletic injuries and the treatment of athletic injuries. An introduction to athletic training is included. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

KINE 1304 - Fitness and Wellness

(3:3:0) This course is an introductory course dealing with life-styles and health problems influencing society and the individual. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Note: This course satisfies a 090 Institutional Option Core Curriculum requirement.

KINE 1306 - First Aid and Safety

(3:3:0) This is a course designed to enable the student to recognize and avoid hazards within his/her environment; to intelligently assist in case of accident or illness; to develop skills necessary for immediate and temporary care of a victim. First Aid and CPR Certification will psyc 2314 be offered. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

KINE 1308 - Officiating

(3:3:0) This course provides instruction and application of the fundamentals of sports officiating as they apply to basketball, volleyball, and football. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
 

KINE 1336 - Introduction to Sports Management 

(3:3:0) This course provides an overview of the sports undustry and introduces basic principles of administration, marketing, and management. Semester  Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 
 

KINE 1321 - Coaching Athletics (Emphasis on Track and Field)

(3:3:0) Study of the history, theries, philosophies, rules, and terminology of competitive sports.  Includes coaching techniques.  Material is presented through lectures, demonstrations, practice, and outside research. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

KINE 1346 - Drug Use and Abuse

(3:3:0) This course is an introduction to and the study of the use and abuse of drugs in today’s society. Emphasizes physiological, sociological and psychological factors involved. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
 
As well as the lecture classes in our department, we also offer many different physical activities classes to choose from.
 
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