C-ID Descriptor
Introduction to Kinesiology

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• Basic concepts of Kinesiology
• Overview of basic movement forms of sport, dance, and exercise with a focus on the sub-disciplines within Kinesiology
• Introduction to the breadth of Kinesiologic sub-disciplines: biomechanics, exercise physiology, history, motor learning/control/development, nutrition, pedagogy, philosophy, psychology, and sociology
• Exploration of the range of pathways and career opportunities including: exercise science, fitness/nutrition industry, sport medicine/therapy, physical educator/coach/sport instruction, sport/fitness management, allied health professions, and higher education/research
  

At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Identify the basic concepts of Kinesiology
• Identify the fundamental concepts of basic movements
• Identify the relationship between performance in the movement forms of sport, dance, and exercise and the conceptual foundations of the sub-disciplines: biomechanics, exercise physiology, history, motor learning/control/development, nutrition, pedagogy, philosophy, psychology, and sociology.
• Identify the variety of pathways and requirements for career opportunities in kinesiology
  

Methods of Evaluation may included, but are not limited to:

• Exams and quizzes subjective and objective to assess student learning of the basic concepts of Kinesiology
• Develop a personal portfolio that describes the pathways and requirements for their selected career
• Observation reports of different careers
• Assignments to emphasize course topics
  

College level textbook(s) supporting the learning objectives of this course and current within five years must be considered when matching courses to this descriptor.

Example: Hoffman, S.J (current edition), Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying Physical Activity, Champaign, IL., Human Kinetics.