Kinesiology/Physical Education activity classes at Midland College are designed to supplement the overall education experience through the development and measurement of the skills involved. Classes also include strategies and concepts as they relate to those activities. Students are allowed a maximum of 4 semester credit hours in activity courses toward their degree. Kinesiology/Physical Education majors are allowed a maximum of 8 semester credit hours toward their degree. Each course number may be taken twice for credit.

The “Physical Fitness” course offerings are designed to develop a holistic approach to living. Specifically the courses cover the components of cardio-respiratory conditioning, muscular strength/endurance training, flexibility development, nutrition and weight control, and other related topics.

KINE 1100, 2100 Physical Fitness: Coed
1 Hour (0-3)
Participation in a variety of fitness activities for men and women.

KINE 1101, 2101 Physical Fitness: Women
1 Hour (0-3)
Participation in a variety of fitness activities designed specifically for women.

KINE 1102, 2102 Physical Fitness: Men
1 Hour (0-3)
Participation in a variety of fitness activities designed specifically for men.

KINE 1103, 2103 Physical Fitness: Circuit Weight Training
1 Hour (0-3)
Participation in resistance and cardio stations that alternate on a one minute timed interval.

KINE 1104, 2104 Physical Fitness: Walk/Jog
1 Hour (0-3)
Participation in cardio-respiratory conditioning through the development of walking, jogging techniques.

KINE 1105, 2105 Physical Fitness: Individualized Fitness
1 Hour (0-3)
Participation in an individually designed program. Enrollment only with departmental approval.

KINE 1106, 2106 Pilates
1 Hour (0-3)
Participation in a series of exercises designed to incorporate a mind/body relationship to strengthen the body’s core along with the entire body.

KINE 1107, 2107 Physical Fitness: Swimming
1 Hour (0-3)
Participation in cardio-respiratory development, and muscular toning and strengthening, through lap swimming. Basic swimming skills are required for enrollment.

KINE 1108, 2108 Step Aerobics
1 Hour (0-3)
Participation in cardio workouts that incorporate step patterns utilizing an aerobic step. Other equipment may also be utilized.

KINE 1109, 2109 Kick-boxing Aerobics
1 Hour (0-3)
Participation in cardio workouts that incorporate the use of martial art techniques performed to music.

KINE 1110, 2110 Water Aerobics
1 Hour (0-3)
Participation in cardio workouts that utilize a swimming pool and a variety of floatation equipment. Basic swimming skills are not required.

KINE 1113, 2113 Yoga
1 Hour (0-3)
Participation in a series of poses designed to incorporate a mind/body relationship to strengthen the entire body.

KINE 1117, 2117 Aikido
1 Hour (0-3)
Non-combative self defense.

KINE 1118, 2118 Tae Kwon Do
1 Hour (0-3)
Introduction to the basic techniques, applications, and philosophy of Tae Kwon Do.

KINE 1119, 2119 Judo
1 Hour (0-3)
The “gentle way” martial art widely used by police departments and women in the military. It utilizes grappling and throws.

KINE 1120, 2120 Self Defense
1 Hour (0-3)
The development of basic, realistic and practical self defense strategies.

KINE 1125, 2125 Basketball
1 Hour (0-3)

KINE 1126, 2126 Bowling
1 Hour (0-3)

KINE 1127, 2127 Golf
1 Hour (0-3)

KINE 1128, 2128 Racquetball
1 Hour (0-3)

KINE 1129, 2129 Soccer
1 Hour (0-3)

KINE 1130, 2130 Tennis
1 Hour (0-3)

KINE 1131, 2131 Volleyball
1 Hour (0-3)

KINE 1136 Coaching Baseball
1 Hour (1-0)
Introduction to the theories and techniques of coaching baseball.

KINE 1137 Coaching Basketball
1 Hour (1-0)
Introduction to the theories and techniques of coaching basketball.

KINE 1138 Coaching Football
1 Hour (1-0)
Introduction to the theories and techniques of coaching football.

KINE 1139 Coaching Soccer
1 Hour (1-0)
Introduction to the theories and techniques of coaching soccer.

KINE 1140 Coaching Softball
1 Hour (1-0)
Introduction to the theories and techniques of coaching softball.

KINE 1141 Coaching Volleyball
1 Hour (1-0)
Introduction to the theories and techniques of coaching volleyball.

KINE 1151 Scuba
1 Hour (1-2)
Students in this class will be instructed in the use of SCUBA equipment and practice their skills in deep water. There may be an out of town trip to open water. Prerequisite: Demonstrated swimming skills.

KINE 1171, 2171 Athletic Training Practicum
1 Hour (0-3)
This course is the practical application of the skills for athletic trainers. Prerequisite is admission to the Athletic Trainers Program or consent of the instructor. May be taken more than once for credit.

KINE 1172, 2172 Men’s Varsity Basketball
1 Hour (0-3)

KINE 1173, 2173 Women’s Varsity Basketball
1 Hour (0-3)

KINE 1174, 2174 Varsity Softball
1 Hour (0-3)

KINE 1175, 2175 Varsity Baseball
1 Hour (0-3)

KINE 1176, 2176 Varsity Golf
1 Hour (0-3)

KINE 1177, 2177 Varsity Volleyball
1 Hour (0-3)

KINE 1178, 2178 Drill Dance & Cheerleading
1 Hour (0-3)

KINE 1301 Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness, and Sport
3 Hours (3-0)
“Introduction to PEFS” is the study of the aims, objectives, curriculum, and historical/philosophical orientation of Kinesiology. Students will also gain knowledge of career opportunities in the field.

KINE 1304 Personal and Community Health
3 Hours (3-0)
“Personal and Community Health” is the investigation of the “wellness” of individual body organs and systems, and of public health organizations, and services.

KINE 1306 First Aid
3 Hours (3-0)
Instruction in and practice of first aid techniques.

KINE 1308 Sports Officiating I
3 Hours (2-2)
“Sports Officiating” covers athletic supervisory organizations as well as the methods and techniques of officiating football, volleyball, and basketball. The lab component will consist of game observation, some actual game officiating, and personal physical conditioning.

KINE 1309 Sports Officiating II
3 Hours (2-2)
This course is the continuation of “Sports Officiating I.” The students study athletic supervisory organizations as well as the methods and techniques of officiating basketball, softball and baseball, and soccer. They will also study the organization of tournaments. The lab component will consist of game observation, some actual game officiating, and personal physical conditioning.

KINE 1321 Sports Studies
3 Hours (3-0)
This course is designed for students to explore sports and athletic programs. Material covers the theories of organization, administrative supervision, management and development of athletic program.

KINE 1331 Physical Education for Elementary School
3 Hours (3-0)
This course covers programs for teaching and performing Kinesiology activities for elementary school children.

KINE 2156 Taping and Bandaging
1 Hour (0-1)
This course provides the fundamental taping and bandaging techniques used in the prevention and care of athletic related injuries. Co-requisite of KINE 2356.

KINE 2356 The Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
3 Hours (3-0)
This course is the study of the role of the athletic trainer in the prevention and care of physical problems common to participation in athletics and sports. Included are discussions of assessment, preventive techniques and treatment, decision making, rehabilitation, record keeping, materials and equipment, and ethical behavior. Prerequisite: KINE 1306 Co-requisite: 2156.