Physical Education - PE 111

Course Description

This lecture course will introduce the student to a conceptual model of kinesiology, the sub-disciplines within kinesiology, and how the sub-disciplines contribute to our understanding of the broad spectrum of human physical activity. Topics to be covered include: 1) a holistic overview of human physical activity, 2) understanding how physical activity is studied, 3) the introduction of possible careers in kinesiology and 4) the responsibilities of a kinesiology professional.

Prerequisites

(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)

Course Competencies

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Describe the professional expectations and responsibilities of a kinesiology professional.
• Differentiate professional association membership opportunities that are available to kinesiology professionals.
• Differentiate the sub-disciplines within kinesiology.
• Differentiate between the biomechanics study of kinetics and kinematics.
• Describe a foundational modeling of kinesiology.
• Differentiate between the human motor behavior areas of motor learning, motor control and motor development.
• Identify the characteristics of the successful kinesiology entrepreneur.
• Compare the certifications available to the fitness professional.
• Differentiate the available research journals associated with the kinesiology sub-disciplines.

Course Schedule