20807219 Introduction to Kinesiology
Course Information
Description
This course is intended to introduce students to the field of Kinesiology. Introductory material about physical activity and health will be provided, and departmental faculty and invited speakers will discuss their areas of expertise. In addition, career opportunities in Kinesiology will be discussed.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. 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

  2. Apply kinesiology vocabulary
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration throughout the class, guest speaker presentations
    Criteria
    Synthesize kinesiology information
    Create accurate interpretations of kinesiology information
    Use kinesiology terms in correct context

  3. 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)

  4. Develop strategies to address social issues and current trends unique to the kinesiology profession
    Assessment Strategies
    Case studies, self-assessment
    Criteria
    Propose a strategy to address social issues and trends within the physical education teaching profession
    Propose a strategy to address social issues and trends within coaching and sports instruction
    Propose a strategy to address social issues and trends within sports management
    Strategy is ethical and within legal guidelines

  5. Design a sequence for professional preparation needed to pursue a successful career in kinesiology
    Assessment Strategies
    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

  6. Perform an investigation of literature on topics related to the field of kinesiology
    Assessment Strategies
    Research Project - Summary
    Criteria
    Identify 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