Kinesiology, B.A.

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Steven DeVries, Justus Hallam, Christina Johnson, Kristin Meyer (chair), Ellen Whale

Kinesiology is the interdisciplinary study of human physical activity. The kinesiology major and courses provide students with opportunities to investigate biological, behavioral, cultural, and pedagogical aspects of exercise and sport behavior. Teaching Concentration courses emphasize theory and application of physical education pedagogy, ethics, and administrative concepts associated with teaching at the elementary and secondary school levels. The Exercise Science Concentration offers a scientific study of physiological, behavioral, and cultural aspects of human physical performance for students interested in fitness and wellness professions and graduate studies in specialized exercise, sport, and health sciences programs. A coaching education program and elective courses are offered to meet the special interests and needs of students.

Requirements

Exercise Science Concentration

A minimum of 10 course credits, including the following core courses:

Three Courses Selected from

Physical Education Concentration:

STA 201 - Statistical Methods I (1)
KIN 111 - Foundations of Kinesiology (1) *
KIN 206 - Exercise Psychology (1)
KIN 207 - Systems Physiology (1) (cross listed/same course as BIO 207 )
KIN 237 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (1)
KIN 309 - Anatomy of Human Movement (1)
KIN 311 - Methods for Individual Sports (1)
KIN 318 - Methods for Team and Dual Sports (1)
KIN 324 - Elementary Physical Education Methods (1) *
KIN 331 - Physical Education Methods for Secondary School (1) *
KIN 327 - Adapted Physical Education (1)
KIN 334 - Motor Learning (1)
a. KIN 324 is required for students seeking K-8 certification. KIN 331 is required for those seeking 5-12 certification. IN additions to the foregoing requirements, prospective teachers must also apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program (before December 1 of the their sophomore year) and complete coursework for elementary and/or secondary certification described under Education.

*Must be completed prior to student teaching.

Coaching Endorsement or Authorization:

To obtain a Coaching Endorsement the individual must complete a major in Elementary Education or coursework leading to secondary certification and be granted an Iowa Teaching Certificate. The Coaching Authorization is available to those who do not complete teaching certification requirements or who do not hold an Iowa Teaching Certificate. Both the Endorsement and the Authorization qualify an individual to be a head coach or an assistant coach in any sport offered in the Iowa public schools. Students who complete one of the following programs may apply for the Endorsement or the Authorization through the Education Department.

Coaching Endorsement:

KIN 205 and KIN 237 , and completion of a major in Elementary Education or coursework leading to secondary certification

Coaching Authorization:

KIN 205 and KIN 237 .