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KIN 448: Research Lab Techniques In Prevent Medicine

3.00 Credits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Research laboratory techniques in preventive medicine. Prerequisite: BIO 259

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KIN 452: Principles Of Coaching

3.00 Credits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Principles and methods of coaching sports in the school program.

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KIN 458: Physical Disabilities Of Childhood

2.00 Credits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

A course designed for students in special education. Common orthopedic and neurological disabilities of childhood, especially chronic deviations. Emphasis is on understanding the medical aspects and problems of rehabilitation.

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KIN 465: Mechanical Analysis Of Motor Skill

3.00 Credits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

A problem-solving approach to skill analysis using qualitative and quantitative video and cinematographic analysis as well as elementary force-time and accelerometry techniques. Useful for teachers, trainers, coaches, and exercise professionals.

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KIN 473: Independent Study and Special Projects

1.00 - 3.00 Credits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Provide an opportunity for selected students to pursue areas of special interest and talent or to take advantage of special conferences or seminars.

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KIN 475: Mental Training In Sport

3.00 Credits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Techniques of mental training for sport and physical activity, including relaxation training, concentration skills, breathing regulation, positive imagery, autogenic training, and meditation.

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LAN 100: Language and the Human Experience

3.00 Credits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Language plays a fundamental role in how humans experience the world around them. In this class, we will explore the nature of language and how language and culture intersect in various ways. Some of the questions we will attempt to answer include: What is human language? Does language equal thought? How are languages similar and different? How and why is language gendered? How are language and power connected? This course will expose you to new ways of thinking and talking about language, thus allowing you to view language use more critically in everyday interactions.

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LAN 150: Lovely Accents: The World's Vocal Tapestry

3.00 Credits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Accents are a big part of what makes us human. Nothing showcases more vividly the vocal tapestry stitched and reflected in our voices like accents do. This course introduces students to the study of the way people around the world sound when they speak. Why do people have accents? Is it true that each person has an accent? Have accents always existed? What causes us to perceive some accents as "cool", and other accents less so? Can someone get rid of their accent? Should they? The course presents a general survey of human accents around the world. The course also discusses people's attitudes to accents different than those of their own.

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LAN 327: Introduction to Linguistics for Language

3.00 Credits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

An introduction to applied linguistics structured to meet the needs of language majors and future world language teachers. Examples are drawn from the language(s) expertise of the students.

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LAN 355: Technology and Language Learning

3.00 Credits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

This course prepares students to both utilize existing technology and create new tools to better engage language learners. It enables students to master techniques in designing computer-based learning content for a diverse student population. Drawing on scholarship in the field of computer-assisted language learning, students will be introduced to best practices in designing, publishing, creating, testing, and assessing the quality of computer-based learning. This course provides theoretical and practical training for second language educators and is a balance between scholarship and practice in this field of applied linguistics that focuses on the use of computer technology in second language education. Students will be introduced to recent theories in the study of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) and will be trained in the use of many tools available for teacher education that employ various technological tools.

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