Course – Topics in Human Performance
Course
KINSTUDY 200
Course Name
Topics in Human Performance
Credit Hours
3
Term
Winter
Instructor
Dr. Harjiv Singh
Topics in Human Performance
Course Number: KINSTUDY 200
(Kinesiology, Applied Exercise Science)
Schedule: W’25 TBD
Time and Location: TBD; to be offered in person and potentially remotely
Credit Hours: *3 units *General elective units – confirm with major/school academic advisor
An introduction to a variety of topics in the science and practice of improving human athletic performance. These topics include training, recovery, nutrition, analysis, and performance support.
Expert guest speakers with applied experience in each topic area
Previous guest speakers included:
- University of Virginia (UVA) Men’s Basketball Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Professional Business Owner (NCAA D1 Track and Field Coaching Experience)
- Performance and Development Scientist at Orlando Magic NBA Team
- University of Kentucky Director for the Sport and Exercise Psychology Graduate Program
- And Others
Note: Due to professional and/or personal obligations the list of presenters may change.
Topics
- Topic 1: Training – Theory
- Topic 2: Training – Endurance
- Topic 3: Training – Strength and Power
- Topic 4: Overtraining
- Topic 5: Sleep
- Topic 6: Nutrition
- Topic 7: Psychology
- Topic 8: Coaching
- Topic 9: Equipment
- Topic 10: Performance Analysis
- Topic 11: Adaptive Performance
- Topic 12: Lifespan Changes
What students are saying
“Harjiv is an amazing professor. He explained the topics very well and made sure we understood it all. He understands all of us and took the time to make sure we knew what was expected of us, and made the assignments fun. He also tailored guest speakers to our career interests which I really appreciate and we got a vast exposure of different career backgrounds.” Winter 2024
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