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Year Course ID Course
2025-2026 HKIN 431

Track & Field

This course provides activity credits for our Spartan track and field athletes.

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 HKIN 431

Track & Field

This course provides activity credits for our Spartan track and field athletes.

Course Credits: 1
2025-2026 HKIN 440

Applied Mental Skills in Sport & Fitness

The direct application of select mental skills to sport and physical activity. A strong emphasis is placed on how to apply mental skills in a variety of settings.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Offered every other year.
2026-2027 HKIN 440

Applied Mental Skills in Sport & Fitness

The direct application of select mental skills to sport and physical activity. A strong emphasis is placed on how to apply mental skills in a variety of settings.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 340
NB: Offered every other year.
HKIN 440

Applied Mental Skills in Sport and Fitness

The direct application of select mental skills to sport and physical activity. A strong emphasis is placed on how to apply mental skills in a variety of settings.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 340. (0-0; 3-0)
NB: Offered every other year.
HKIN 446

Advanced Human Anatomy

An in depth study of human anatomy with a focus on the appendicular and axial skeleton and upper and lower body muscle: identification, origin, insertion and function, vascular and neural supply, surface anatomy and joint structure.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 241 and third year standing. (0-0; 3-0)
2025-2026 HKIN 446

Advanced Human Anatomy

An in-depth study of human anatomy with a focus on the appendicular and axial skeleton and upper and lower body muscle: identification, origin, insertion and function, vascular and neural supply, surface anatomy and joint structure.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 HKIN 446

Advanced Human Anatomy

An in-depth study of human anatomy with a focus on the appendicular and axial skeleton and upper and lower body muscle: identification, origin, insertion and function, vascular and neural supply, surface anatomy and joint structure.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 241 and third-year standing
2025-2026 HKIN 447

Disc Golf

This course provides activity credits for our Spartan disc golf athletes.

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 HKIN 447

Disc Golf

This course provides activity credits for our Spartan disc golf athletes.

Course Credits: 1
HKIN 450

Physical Therapy Field Placement

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 372.
2025-2026 HKIN 450

Physical Therapy Field Placement

100-hour field experience which involves participation in a physical rehabilitative environment with a certified supervisor providing on-the-job training and professional development. Students will learn to practice physical therapy in a real-world context, learn about professional networking opportunities, and explore career possibilities.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 HKIN 450

Physical Therapy Field Placement

100-hour field experience which involves participation in a physical rehabilitative environment with a certified supervisor providing on-the-job training and professional development. Students will learn to practice physical therapy in a real-world context, learn about professional networking opportunities, and explore career possibilities.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 372
2025-2026 HKIN 452

Strength Coach Field Placement III

Field placement in strength and conditioning within a sports setting, guided by a certified supervisor who will provide practical training, professional growth opportunities, and networking. Students will acquire skills in program planning and will be equipped to lead strength and conditioning sessions for athletes.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 HKIN 452

Strength Coach Field Placement III

Field placement in strength and conditioning within a sports setting, guided by a certified supervisor who will provide practical training, professional growth opportunities, and networking. Students will acquire skills in program planning and will be equipped to lead strength and conditioning sessions for athletes.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 303, 480
HKIN 452

Strength Coach Field Placement

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 303.
HKIN 453

Adapted Physical Activity

Students will gain an understanding of the biopsychosocial considerations and environmental modifications required to facilitate quality physical activity participation for individuals with various physical and/or mental impairments.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third year standing or instructor's consent.
2025-2026 HKIN 453

Adapted Physical Activity

Students will gain an understanding of the biopsychosocial considerations and environmental modifications required to facilitate quality physical activity participation for individuals with various physical and/or mental impairments.

Course Credits: 3
NB: HKIN 191 and/or BIOL 241 recommended prior to taking this course.
2026-2027 HKIN 453

Adapted Physical Activity

Students will gain an understanding of the biopsychosocial considerations and environmental modifications required to facilitate quality physical activity participation for individuals with various physical and/or mental impairments.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing or instructor's consent
NB: HKIN 191 and/or BIOL 241 recommended prior to taking this course.
HKIN 454

Personal Training Field Placement

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 303.
2025-2026 HKIN 454

Personal Training Field Placement

100-hour field experience in a personal training environment with a certified supervisor providing on-the-job training, professional development, and networking. Students will learn how to be personal trainers in a real-world context.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 HKIN 454

Personal Training Field Placement

100-hour field experience in a personal training environment with a certified supervisor providing on-the-job training, professional development, and networking. Students will learn how to be personal trainers in a real-world context.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 303
HKIN 455

Teaching Field Placement

HKIN 455A Core Teaching Experience II (1 sem. hr.) HKIN 455B Core Teaching Experience II (2 sem. hrs.) (0-6 or 0-6)

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing, plus 12 sem. hrs. of HKIN theory.
2025-2026 HKIN 455

Teaching Field Placement

30-60 hour field placements as a teaching assistant with an HKIN professor who will provide on-the-job training, and professional development. Students will gain real-world experience of leadership inside the classroom environment. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and explore career possibilities.

Course Credits: 1, 2
2026-2027 HKIN 455

Teaching Field Placement

30-60 hour field placements as a teaching assistant with an HKIN professor who will provide on-the-job training, and professional development. Students will gain real-world experience of leadership inside the classroom environment. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and explore career possibilities.

Course Credits: 1, 2
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing, plus 12 sem. hrs. of HKIN theory
HKIN 455A

Teaching Field Placement

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing, plus 12 sem. hrs. of HKIN theory.
2025-2026 HKIN 455A

Teaching Field Placement

Course Credits: 1
HKIN 455B

Teaching Field Placement

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing, plus 12 sem. hrs. of HKIN theory.
2025-2026 HKIN 455B

Teaching Field Placement

Course Credits: 2
HKIN 456

Research Assistant Field Placement

HKIN 456A Core Teaching Experience III (1 sem. hr.) HKIN 456B Core Teaching Experience III (2 sem. hrs.) (0-6 or 0-6)

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing, plus 12 sem. hrs. of HKIN theory.
2025-2026 HKIN 456

Research Assistant Field Placement

30-60 hour field placements in a research project supervised by a university HKIN professor. This may include research projects inside the HKIN department or multidisciplinary projects and also can include research projects at other universities. However, they must be in the field of Human Kinetics and supervised by a HKIN professor. Students will gain real-world experience of research within a scientific investigation. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and explore career possibilities.

Course Credits: 1, 2
2026-2027 HKIN 456

Research Assistant Field Placement

30-60 hour field placements in a research project supervised by a university HKIN professor. This may include research projects inside the HKIN department or multidisciplinary projects and also can include research projects at other universities. However, they must be in the field of Human Kinetics and supervised by a HKIN professor. Students will gain real-world experience of research within a scientific investigation. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and explore career possibilities.

Course Credits: 1, 2
Prerequisite(s): 12 sem. hrs. of HKIN.
HKIN 456A

Research Assistant Field Placement

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing, plus 12 sem. hrs. of HKIN theory.
2025-2026 HKIN 456A

Research Assistant Field Placement

Course Credits: 1
HKIN 456B

Research Assistant Field Placement

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing, plus 12 sem. hrs. of HKIN theory.
2025-2026 HKIN 456B

Research Assistant Field Placement

Course Credits: 2
2025-2026 HKIN 457

Coaching Field Placement III

Field experience as a head coach or an assistant of an elite level competitive team (e.g., high school senior, top club, university). The experience will provide students with on-the-job training and professional development in a real-world context, make professional networking opportunities, and explore career possibilities.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 HKIN 457

Coaching Field Placement III

Field experience as a head coach or an assistant of an elite level competitive team (e.g., high school senior, top club, university). The experience will provide students with on-the-job training and professional development in a real-world context, make professional networking opportunities, and explore career possibilities.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 480
HKIN 457A

Coaching Field Placement

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 280 and third-year standing
HKIN 457B

Coaching Field Placement

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 280 and third-year standing
HKIN 458

Approved Field Placement

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing, plus 12 sem. hrs. of HKIN theory.
2025-2026 HKIN 458

Approved Field Placement

30-60 hour field experiences which involves participation in a HKIN-related job. This placement must be approved by the Field Placement Instructor. Students will gain real-world experience. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and explore career possibilities.

Course Credits: 1, 2
2026-2027 HKIN 458

Approved Field Placement

30-60 hour field experiences which involves participation in a HKIN-related job. This placement must be approved by the Field Placement Instructor. Students will gain real-world experience. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and explore career possibilities.

Course Credits: 1, 2
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing, plus 12 sem. hrs. of HKIN theory
HKIN 458A

Approved Field Placement

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing, plus 12 sem. hrs. of HKIN theory.
2025-2026 HKIN 458A

Approved Field Placement

Course Credits: 1
HKIN 458B

Approved Field Placement

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing, plus 12 sem. hrs. of HKIN theory.
2025-2026 HKIN 458B

Approved Field Placement

Course Credits: 2
2025-2026 HKIN 459

Sport Management Field Placement I

100-hour field experience which involves participation in a sport management-related role. This may include on campus opportunities or sport management roles in the community. HKIN students must be registered in the sport management stream to be eligible to enroll in this course. Students will gain real-world experience in the field of sport management. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and get to explore career possibilities.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 HKIN 459

Sport Management Field Placement I

100-hour field experience which involves participation in a sport management-related role. This may include on campus opportunities or sport management roles in the community. HKIN students must be registered in the sport management stream to be eligible to enroll in this course. Students will gain real-world experience in the field of sport management. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and get to explore career possibilities.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 351
HKIN 459

Sport Managment Field Placement I

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HKIN 351.