May 18, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Course Descriptions


 

Physical Education

  
  • KNPE 138 - Basketball I


    Introduction to basketball including fundamental rules, techniques, and strategy.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 141 - Flag Football


    Fundamental skills, techniques, and strategy of flag football.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 142 - Soccer


    Fundamental skills, techniques, and strategy of soccer.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 143 - Softball


    Fundamental skills and strategy of softball.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 145 - Volleyball I


    Introduction to volleyball skills, techniques, and strategy.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 169 - Swimming I


    Basic water adjustment skills, strokes, and diving for the beginner.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 170 - Swimming II


    Intermediate swimming. Includes strokes, dives, safety skills.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 177 - Swimming Conditioning


    Concepts of physical fitness and their application through aquatic exercise programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Ability to swim in deep water.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNPE 198 - Practicum in Physical Education: Military Training


    Emphasis on participation in physical fitness activities, development of strength, endurance, and fitness; and development of leadership skills. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNPE 200 - Introduction to Teaching Physical Education


    Survey of the profession of teaching physical education. To be taken within the first 30 semester hours of professional course work.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Declared physical education major.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNPE 201 - Introduction to Exercise Science and Sport Professions


    Professionals’ roles in and competencies to exercise science and sport industry careers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Declared kinesiology major; to be taken within the first 30 semester hours of professional course work.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 202 - Introduction to Athletic Training


    Introduction to the concepts and competencies of athletic training through supervised observations.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 203 - Early Clinical Experience in Physical Education


    Introduction to teaching physical education for teacher candidates through structured observations in a partnership school district.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: KNPE 200.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 245 - Physical Education for Children


    Bases for planning experiences in physical education for children, derived from study of human movement and developmental needs of children. For students seeking elementary and special education licensure only.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 262 - First Aid and CPR


    Vital and practical applications and procedures in caring for an injured or ill person. Includes safety, emergency action principles, breathing and cardiac emergencies, wound care, sudden illness, and other emergency situations. First Aid and CPR certificates from the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) are granted upon successful course completion and ARC or AHA requirements.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNPE 264 - Principles of Injury Prevention and Care


    An overview of athletic injuries and illnesses and the principles of injury prevention and care used by athletic trainers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission into the athletic training major.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 265 - Practicum in Athletic Training


    Practical application of selected athletic training procedures including equipment fitting, preventive taping, prophylactic braces, immobilization, crutch fitting, spineboard application, acute care and observation of traditional and clinical athletic training sites.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission into the major in athletic training.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 306 - Sports Nutrition


    Theory and practice of nutritional concerns in exercise and sport. Nutritional strategies to support level of training and type of sport. Nutritional ergogenic issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: NUTR 306.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 310 - Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise


    Study of psychological aspects related to sport and exercise participation including application of those principles to preventive and rehabilitative physical activity and sport performance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PSYC 102 or PSYC 219.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 313 - Mechanical Kinesiology of Motor Skills


    Study of anatomical and mechanical principles of human movement and application of these principles to the analysis and teaching of motor skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BIOS 311 or BIOS 357, physical education major or minor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 314 - Applied Kinesiology


    Study of anatomical and mechanical principles of human movement and application of these principles to the analysis of motor tasks and sports skills. Laboratory experiences provide an opportunity for the application of theoretical knowledges acquired in lecture discussion.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BIOS 311 or BIOS 357, and a grade of C or better in the university’s English and mathematics core competencies, excluding MATH 201. Recommended: Course in introductory physics.

    Credits: 4
  
  • KNPE 322 - Clinical Proficiencies in Athletic Training: Upper-Extremity Assessment


    Laboratory experience in development of upper-extremity/body clinical assessment skills under direct supervision of an athletic training approved clinical instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: KNPE 325.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNPE 323 - Clinical Proficiencies in Athletic Training: Lower-Extremity Assessment


    Laboratory experience in the development of lower-extremity/body clinical assessment skills under the direct supervision of an athletic training approved clinical instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 265.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNPE 324 - Assessment of Lower-Extremity Injury


    In-depth study of the assessment and recognition of common lower-extremity injuries and lower axial injuries in the physically active population. Emphasis on procedures and techniques in the assessment of injury.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 264, KNPE 265, and BIOS 311 or BIOS 357.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 325 - Assessment of Upper-Extremity Injury


    In-depth study of the assessment and recognition of common upper-extremity injuries and upper axial injuries in the physically active population. Emphasis on procedures and techniques in the assessment of injury.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 324.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 326 - Therapeutic Modalities and Treatment of Athletic Injuries


    Advanced principles of athletic training with emphasis on tissue healing processes, application of therapeutic modalities, and clinical decision making during rehabilitation of the physically active population. Lecture and laboratory.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 324. CRQ: KNPE 325.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 331 - Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I


    Preprofessional clinical education experiences with diverse patient populations. Review and refinement of psychomotor athletic training skills and dispositions with the primary focus on prevention, emergency medical response, and therapeutic modalities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 265 and KNPE 266.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 332 - Clinical Experience in Athletic Training II


    Preprofessional clinical education experiences with diverse patient populations. Review and refinement of psychomotor athletic training skills and dispositions with the primary focus on assessment of upper-extremity injury and clinical decision making.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 331.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 335 - Developmental Skill-Based Approach to Teaching


    Teaching experience using the stages of games developmental approach in a technical model. Creation of block, unit, and lesson plans for curriculum development.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 235.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 340 - Growth and Motor Development


    Growth and maturation factors that influence the development and learning of motor skills. Developmental changes in motor behavior from infancy to adulthood. A developmental approach to the teaching of new motor skills. Off campus practicum in supervised experiences that include observations, small group teaching, and large group teaching in the public and/or parochial schools embedded in the course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Physical education major or minor, successful completion of the criminal background check.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 343 - Elementary School Physical Education/ Methods and Field Experience


    Bases for planning experiences in movement education for children, derived from study of human movement and developmental needs of children. Field experiences including observations and the teaching of games and sports to young children.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 340, KNDN 351, criminal background check, minimum 2.75 GPA, and proof of TB clearance. CRQ: KNPE 335.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 344 - Field Experience in the Elementary School


    Practicum in supervised experiences that include observations, small group teaching, and large group teaching in the public and/or parochial schools.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: KNPE 343.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 348 - Educational Dance for Children


    Communication and expression through movement with emphasis on creative rhythms and dance for children. Includes observations and teaching experiences.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Physical education major or dance minor.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNPE 354 - Analysis and Techniques of Teaching Dance Fitness


    Analysis of skills and techniques of teaching fitness through dance. Emphasis on dance forms and application of physiological and kinesiological principles of movement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNPE 364 - Fitness Education Methods for K-12 Students


    Teaching methods using a fitness education model, development and assessment of personal fitness plans. Create block, unit, and lesson plans for curriculum development for learners’ health-related fitness from grades K-12 using Illinois and NASPE standards.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 335.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 365 - Introduction to Adventure Education


    Experience in teaching and participating in team-building, initiatives, challenge, and adventure activities. Creation of block, unit, and lesson plans for curriculum development in adventure education. A grade of C or better required in this course for student teaching.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 335 and physical education major or minor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 366 - Lifetime Sports and Activities


    Experience in teaching and participating in activities designed to develop lifelong patterns of physical activity. Creation of block, unit, and lesson plans for curriculum development in a lifetime physical activities model. A grade of C or better required in this course for student teaching.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 335 and physical education major or minor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 367 - Tactical Approach to Teaching Games


    Teaching experience using a tactical approach to teaching games. Creation of block, unit, and lesson plans for curriculum development in an invasion game (basketball), a net/court game (badminton), a target game (golf), and a run/scoring game (softball). A grade of C or better required in this course for student teaching.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 335 and physical education major or minor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 368 - Sport Education


    Gain teaching experience using a sport education model. Create block, unit, and lesson plans designed to teach a variety of roles in the sports of badminton, basketball, and softball. A grade of C or better required in this course for student teaching.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 335 and physical education major or minor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 393 - Social Aspects of Sport


    Relevance of sport in modern society, impact of sport on society, and the influence which cultural institutions have on sport. Laboratory experiences and personal investigations.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 403 - Advanced Clinical Experience in Physical Education


    Application of theory courses through micro-teaching episodes with students in K-12 physical education contexts in a partnership school district.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: KNPE 446.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 420 - Curriculum Designs in Elementary School Physical Education


    Introduction to elementary school physical education curriculum with attention to organization and implementation of programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 421 - Curriculum Designs in Middle and High School Physical Education


    Study of school program content in physical education. Classification of activities for selecting and organizing subject matter. Comparisons and contrasts of the unique curricular concerns and values of middle and high school programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 302, KNPE 343, and minimum 2.75 GPA. CRQ: KNPE 467.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNPE 422 - Motor Development Laboratory


    Planning, implementing, and evaluating developmental physical education lessons for young children. Includes fundamental motor skills, physical fitness, rhythmical activities, movement concepts, games, gymnastics, dance, and social skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 343 or consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 425 - Fitness Intervention in Elementary Physical Education


    Bases for planning fitness experiences for children, derived from the application of scientific principles and the study of intervention fitness programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 245 or KNPE 343 and KNPE 451 or KNPE 452, or consent of department.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNPE 427 - Clinical Proficiencies in Athletic Training: Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation


    Laboratory experience in development of clinical skills for therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 323. CRQ: KNPE 491.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNPE 434 - Clinical Experience in Athletic Training III


    Pre-professional clinical education with diverse patient populations. Review and refinement of psychomotor athletic training skills and dispositions with a primary focus on assessing lower-extremity injuries and clinical decision making with an emphasis on evidence based practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 332.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 435 - Clinical Experience in Athletic Training IV


    Pre-professional clinical, field and first responder experiences in a diverse, service-learning partnership. Review and refinement of psychomotor athletic training skills and dispositions with a primary focus on athletic injury rehabilitation, general medical conditions, and therapeutic modalities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 322.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 440 - Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Athletics


    Organization and administration of physical education, athletic training, and interscholastic athletic programs. Emphasis on factors essential to the administration and program development in these areas.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 445 - Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Science


    Introduction to measurement and evaluation concepts and processes. Emphasis on affective and psychomotor assessment in nonschool settings. Does not meet educator licensure requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: KNPE 452, and a grade of C or better in the university’s mathematics core competencies, excluding MATH 201; declared athletic training or kinesiology major.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 446 - Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education School Settings


    Introduction and application of measurement and evaluation tools and techniques in school-based physical education programs. Emphasis on assessment of psychomotor performance and cognitive domains.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: A minimum 2.75 GPA and KNPE 343.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 449 - Current Issues in Physical Education and Sport


    Study of current issues and problems in physical education and interscholastic sport through examination and critical analysis of recent literature. Emphasis on using critical thinking skills and strategies.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNPE 451 - Physiology of Exercise


    Physiology of skeletal, nervous, muscular, respiratory, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems, with emphasis on the effects of physical exercise.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BIOS 311 or BIOS 357, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 452 - Applied Physiology of Exercise


    Cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, and neuromuscular aspects of human function at rest, during exercise, and as the result of training. Three hours per week of lecture plus arranged laboratory experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BIOS 311 or BIOS 357 and grade of C or better in Mathematics core competency, excluding MATH 201.

    Credits: 4
  
  • KNPE 453 - Exercise Programs for Adult Special Populations


    Examination of characteristics, physiological responses, and exercise adaptations of adult special populations. Includes exercise testing, physical activity prescription, and clinical experiences. Emphasis on exercise limitations, responses, and adaptations which differ from the nondisabled.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 452. CRQ: KNPE 493 for 1 semester hour.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 454 - Exercise Gerontology


    Examination of characteristics of, physiological responses to, and adaptations to exercise of older adult populations. Includes exercise testing and prescription, programmatic concerns, and exercise limitations for older adults.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BIOS 357 or KNPE 452. CRQ: KNPE 493 for 1 semester hour.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 457 - Analysis and Techniques of Training and Conditioning


    Design of training and conditioning programs; development of exercise leadership skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: KNPE 451 or KNPE 452.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 458# - Stress Testing


    Theory, techniques, and procedures of graded exercise stress testing for diagnostic and functional assessment of individuals.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 452 with a grade of C or better. Courses marked with the symbol # involve risk or safety factors. The department reserves the right to deny admission to or continuation of enrollment in these courses to any student who is deemed a risk factor to others or to himself or herself.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 459 - Physical Fitness Programming


    Development, organization, implementation, and administration of physical fitness programs. Includes field experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 458 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 460 - Cardiopulmonary Disease and Rehabilitation


    Development and administration of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs. Emphasis on prevention, etiology, basic pathophysiology, understanding the physician’s diagnosis of cardiopulmonary disease, and the role of an exercise specialist in the rehabilitation of patients in a clinical setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: KNPE 458.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 466 - Field Experience at Outdoor Environments


    Observations, small group teaching, large group teaching, and team teaching in an outdoor education setting with students of multicultural backgrounds. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: KNPE 421 and consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 467 - Field Experience in the Middle School


    Practicum in supervised experiences that include observations, small group teaching, and large group teaching in the public and/or parochial schools.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 343, KNPE 344. CRQ: KNPE 466, KNPE 468.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 468 - Field Experience in the High School


    Practicum in supervised experience that includes observations, small group teaching, and large group teaching in the public and/or parochial schools.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 343, KNPE 344. CRQ: KNPE 466, KNPE 467.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 474 - Medical Issues in Athletic Training


    Nonorthopedic medical conditions common to the physically active population. Discussions focus on pathology, etiology, signs and symptoms, clinical assessments, and indicators for referral and other plans of action.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 323.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 480 - Principles and Problems of Coaching


    Technical coaching information concerning personnel relationships with other coaches and players, organization and contest management, traveling rules, coaching ethics, and evaluation of personnel. Administrative aspects of budget, records, scheduling, and equipment.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 483 - Elementary School Student Teaching in Physical Education


    Student teaching for eight weeks in elementary school physical education. Also includes seminars on current issues in teaching physical education. Assignments to be arranged with the department coordinator of clinical experiences. See “Educator Licensure Requirements.” S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Minimum 2.75 GPA, grade of C or better in KNPE 343, KNPE 344, KNPE 467, KNPE 468, KNPE 490, and KNPE 365 or KNPE 366, and KNPE 367 or KNPE 368.

    Credits: 6
  
  • KNPE 484 - Middle School Student Teaching in Physical Education


    Student teaching for eight weeks in middle school physical education. Also includes seminars on current issues in teaching physical education. Assignments to be arranged with the department coordinator of clinical experiences. See “Educator Licensure Requirements.” S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Minimum 2.75 GPA, grade of C or better in KNPE 343, KNPE 344, KNPE 467, KNPE 468, KNPE 490, and KNPE 365 or KNPE 366, and KNPE 367 or KNPE 368.

    Credits: 6
  
  • KNPE 485 - Secondary School Student Teaching in Physical Education


    Student teaching for eight weeks in secondary school physical education. Also includes seminars on current issues in teaching physical education. Assignments to be arranged with the department coordinator of clinical experiences. See “Educator Licensure Requirements.” S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Minimum 2.75 GPA, grade of C or better in KNPE 343, KNPE 344, KNPE 467, KNPE 468, KNPE 490, and KNPE 365 or KNPE 366, and KNPE 367 or KNPE 368.

    Credits: 6
  
  • KNPE 486 - Principles of Motor Learning and Performance


    Study of concepts, laws, and theories that govern performance in the psychomotor domain and their relationships to the principles and theories of learning motor skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Junior standing or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 490 - Adapted Physical Education


    Examination of physical education instruction and curriculum development to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. Includes instructional strategies for properly integrating students with disabilities into the regular physical education program and a clinical experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: KNPE 343, KNPE 344, KNPE 492.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 491 - Therapeutic Exercise


    Principles and application of exercises for selected skeletal and muscular dysfunction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BIOS 311 or BIOS 357 and 2.50 GPA.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 492 - Special Physical Education Clinic Practicum


    Planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized developmental and/or adapted physical activity programs for individuals with disabilities through teaching motor development, physical fitness, sports skills, aquatics, and dance. May be repeated once for a total of 3 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: KNPE 302 and KNPE 303. CRQ: KNPE 343, KNPE 344.

    Credits: 1-2
  
  • KNPE 493 - Supervised Clinical Experience in Exercise Gerontology


    Implementing an exercise program for apparently healthy adult populations and medically approved older adults with limitations. Off-campus practicum. Students may register for a maximum of 3 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Athletic training or kinesiology major or minor, KNPE 443 or KNPE 491. CRQ: KNPE 463.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • KNPE 494 - Internship in Kinesiology


    Internship experience for students in B.S. degree program in kinesiology. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Minimum overall 2.50 GPA, grade of C or better in all required KNPE course work. First Aid and CPR certifications, and consent of department.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • KNPE 495 - Workshop in Physical Education


    Designed for the study of selected current issues, problems, and methods of teaching. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours when content varies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Acceptance by director of workshop.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • KNPE 496 - Seminar in Special Topics


    Special topics in kinesiology and physical education to be announced in advance. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours when topic varies.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • KNPE 497 - Senior Seminar


    Review of current issues in physical education and health education in the school program. Designed to be taken during the same semester as student teaching.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Senior standing and consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 498 - Independent Study


    Individual study involving research or other scholarly work under direction of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Senior standing, GPA of 3.00, consent of faculty member and department chair.

    Credits: 1-3

Physical Education Dance

  
  • KNDN 152 - American Square and Round Dance I


    Fundamental skills and a variety of square and round dances applicable for use in school and recreational programs.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNDN 154 - Ballet I


    Knowledge and beginning techniques of ballet.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 155 - Ballet II


    Continuation of the development of performance, knowledge, and appreciation of classical ballet.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 156 - International Folk Dance I


    Folk dances of many countries applicable to use in school and recreational programs.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 158 - Modern Dance I


    Modern dance techniques and creative exploration of the elements of time, space, and force.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 159 - Modern Dance II


    Continuation of KNDN 158, with emphasis on more advanced techniques, skills, and compositions.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 160 - Jazz Dance I


    Basic techniques of jazz dance. Includes a variety of early jazz styles.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 161 - Jazz Dance II


    Intermediate jazz technique with emphasis on current trends.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 162 - Social Dance I


    Basic elements and creative routines for foxtrot, waltz, swing, discotheque, and various South American dances.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNDN 164 - Tap Techniques I


    Introduction to elementary sounds and steps.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 165 - Tap Techniques II


    Study and development of buck and rhythm forms of tap dance. A student enrolling in this class should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the basic tap dance.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 166 - Aerobic Dance


    Concepts and application of aerobic dance exercises to improve flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and body composition.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 167 - “Orchesis” Performance


    Refinement of dance skill and practical application of production, choreography, and performance as related to dance.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNDN 214 - Folk and Square Dance


    Skills and knowledge in international and American folk dance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Kinesiology or physical education major or minor, or consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNDN 216 - Modern Dance


    Skills and knowledge for creative exploration in modern dance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Kinesiology or physical education major or minor, or consent of department.

    Credits: 0.5
  
  • KNDN 220 - Recreational Dance Forms


    Analysis of movement for folk, square, contra, and social/line dance. Promotes and develops the skill of the above dance forms.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Physical education major or minor.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 222 - Social Dance


    Contemporary social dance forms.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Kinesiology or physical education major or minor, or consent of department.

    Credits: 0.5
  
  • KNDN 264 - Jazz Dance


    Introduction to the basic concepts of jazz movement and history of jazz. Emphasis on the development of jazz movement patterns.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Kinesiology or physical education major or minor, or consent of department.

    Credits: 0.5
  
  • KNDN 265 - Tap Dance


    Introduction to the basic concepts of tap movement and history of tap. Emphasis on the development of tap movement patterns.

    Credits: 0.5
  
  • KNDN 351 - Multicultural Dance


    Analysis of movements and teaching strategies for multicultural dance. Promotes skill development in the dance forms and understanding of our global society.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Physical education major or minor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNDN 353 - Analysis and Pedagogy of Dance


    Crosslisted as TH-D 353X. Application of pedagogical knowledge and skills for teaching dance in a school and/or community setting. Analysis of movement utilizing principles of movement and applied kinesiology.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNDN 369 - African Heritage Dance


    Exploration of the history of African-American dance in the U.S. Survey of contributions to dance by African-Americans in social dance, modern dance, contemporary dance, and classical ballet. Study of dance techniques originating from African heritage.

    Credits: 2
 

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