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Investigate career options in the field of kinesiology
Assessment Strategies
Test, self-assessment
Criteria
Identify specific career paths within various sub-disciplines of kinesiology
Identify similarities and differences of career paths within kinesiology
Identify qualifications and education requirements associated with career paths within kinesiology
Describe duties of careers related to health and fitness, therapeutic exercise, teaching physical education, coaching and sports instruction, and sports management
Self-assessment includes a career path
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Apply kinesiology vocabulary
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration throughout the class
Criteria
Synthesize kinesiology information
Create accurate interpretations of kinesiology information
Use kinesiology terms in correct context, within industry standards
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Analyze the importance of physical activity in daily life
Assessment Strategies
Test
Criteria
Kinesiology vocabulary is used accurately
Examine fundamental concepts of physical movement
Describe the role of being a sports spectator
Relate physical activity to health
Differentiate between a physical activity generalist vs. specialist
Relate body proportions and personal characteristics to selected professions
Explain how personal subjective experiences influence physical activity choices in the future
Describe the process of internalizing physical activities (awareness, response, value system, internalizing)
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Develop strategies to address social issues and current trends unique to the kinesiology profession
Assessment Strategies
Case study, self-assessment, written paper
Criteria
Strategy addresses social issues and trends within the physical education teaching profession
Strategy addresses social issues and trends within coaching and sports instruction
Strategy addresses social issues and trends within sports management
Strategy is ethical and within legal guidelines
Explain diversity, equity and equality and inclusion
Compare the concepts related to diversity to your personal experience and your own personal demographic variables
Summarize implications of the concepts to the profession and/or personal life
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Design a sequence for professional preparation needed to pursue a successful career in kinesiology
Assessment Strategies
Written Product - Career Paper
Criteria
Match personal characteristics, values, skills, and goals to a career in the field of kinesiology
Identify a specific career path and position that matches your interests
List the qualifications and educational requirements needed for the position
Paper includes 500-700 words demonstrating how your characteristics, values, skills, and professional goals match those needed in the field
Paper meets minimum expectations in Career Paper Rubric provided by instructor
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Perform an investigation of literature on topics related to the field of kinesiology
Assessment Strategies
Research Project - Summary
Criteria
Project identifies a controversial theme or question and purpose of the investigation
Evaluate articles and research for patterns and implications
Present an accurate account of what is already known
Identify findings (causes, clarifications) that relate to the theme or answer the question
Justify your answer to the question or expansion of the theme
Your claim is supported by evidence found within your research
Project meets minimum expectations in Research Project Rubric provided by instructor