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Lamar State College Port Arthur
2016-2017 Catalog
United States History II examines industrialization,
immigration, world wars, the Great Depression,
Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may
be addressed in United States History II include:
American culture, religion, civil and human rights,
technological change, economic change, immigration
and migration, urbanization and suburbanization,
the expansion of the federal government, and the
study of U.S. foreign policy.

Prerequisite(s): TSI complete in reading (See
Placement Guidelines, page 17).
HIST 2301 Texas History ................................. 3:3:0

A survey of the political, social, economic, cultural,
and intellectual history of Texas from the preColumbian era to the present. Themes that may be
addressed in Texas History include: Spanish
colonization and Spanish Texas; Mexican Texas; the
Republic of Texas; statehood and secession; oil,
industrialization, and urbanization; civil rights; and
modern Texas.

Prerequisite(s): TSI complete in reading (See
Placement Guidelines, page 17).
HIST 2321 World Civilizations I ........................ 3:3:0

A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural,
religious, and intellectual history of the world from
the emergence of human cultures through the 15th
century. The course examines major cultural regions
of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe,
and Oceania and their global interactions over time.
Themes include the emergence of early societies, the
rise of civilizations, the development of political and
legal systems, religion and philosophy, economic
systems and trans-regional networks of exchange.
The course emphasizes the development, interaction
and impact of global exchange.

Prerequisite(s): TSI complete in reading (See
Placement Guidelines, page 17).
HIST 2322 World Civilizations II ...................... 3:3:0

A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural,
religious, and intellectual history of the world from
the 15th century to the present. The course
examines major cultural regions of the world in
Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and
their global interactions over time. Themes include
maritime exploration and transoceanic empires,
nation/state formation and industrialization,
imperialism, global conflicts and resolutions, and
global economic integration. The course emphasizes
the development, interaction and impact of global
exchange.

Prerequisite(s): TSI complete in reading (See
Placement Guidelines, page 17).

(KINE) Kinesiology
KINE 1238 Introduction to Physical Fitness &
Sport .................................................................. 2:1:2
Orientation to the field of physical fitness and
sports. Includes the study and practice of activities
and principles that promote physical fitness,
including team sports.
KINE 1301 Foundations of Kinesiology .......... 3:3:0
Orientation to the field of physical fitness and sport.
Includes the study and practice of activities and
principles that promote physical fitness.
KINE 1304 Personal/Community Health I ....... 3:3:0
This course provides an introduction to the
fundamentals, concepts, strategies, applications,
and contemporary trends related to understanding
personal and/or community health issues. This
course also focuses on empowering various
populations with the ability to practice healthy
living, promote healthy lifestyles, and enhance
individual well-being.
KINE 1306 First Aid ........................................... 3:3:0
Instruction and practice for emergency care.
Designed to enable students to recognize and avoid
hazards within their environment, to render
intelligent assistance in case of accident or sudden
illness, and to develop skills necessary for the
immediate and temporary care of the victim.
Successful completion of the course may enable the
student to receive a certificate from a nationally
recognized agency.
KINE 1321 Coaching/Sports/Athletics I .......... 3:2:2
Study of the history, theories, philosophies, rules,
and terminology of competitive sports. Includes
coaching techniques.
KINE 1322 Coaching/Sports/Athletics II ........ 3:2:2
Study of the history, theories, philosophies, rules
and terminology of competitive sports. Includes
coaching techniques.
KINE 1337 Introduction to Recreation ........... 3:3:0
Fundamental theory and concepts of recreational
activities with emphasis on programs, planning, and
leadership.
KINE 1338 Concepts of Physical Fitness ....... 3:2:2
Concepts and use of selected physiological variables
of fitness, individual testing and consultation, and
the organization of sports and fitness programs.
KINE 2156 Taping & Bandaging ....................... 1:1:0
Fundamental taping and bandaging techniques
used in the prevention and care of athletic injuries.

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