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Physical Education (non-teaching) Major

Overview

Mission Statement

Kinesiology is a broad-based discipline offering educational opportunities in diverse areas, including exercise science, health & fitness, health and physical education teacher education, and coaching. The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Jamestown provides exceptional instruction and learning experiences that play a vital role in the holistic development of students. Through the academic disciplines, students will gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to apply the concepts of physical activity and healthy living in a variety of professional settings. Students will be prepared to pursue a career in the fields of fitness, teaching, or coaching, or continue in graduate studies in exercise physiology, physical therapy, athletic training, or related fields.

Requirements

Core Courses

KNS 182Introduction to Kinesiology

2
KNS 183Personal Health and Wellness

3
KNS 217Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology I

3
KNS 218Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology II

3
 
KNS 240Nutrition and Wellness

2
or
KNS 242Sports Nutrition

2
 
KNS 260Technology Integration in Physical Education, Health, and Fitness

3
KNS 290Special Topics

1-3
KNS 309Basic Biomechanics

3
KNS 325Fundamentals of Strength & Conditioning

3
KNS 346Adaptive Physical Education

2
KNS 385Sport First Aid and Injury Care

3
KNS 402Exercise Physiology

3
KNS 404Exercise Physiology Lab

1
KNS 416Physical Education/Health & Fitness Administration Internship

4
KNS 420Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Athletics

3
KNS 451Senior Seminar in Physical Education/Health & Fitness Administration

2
KNS
Kinesiology Electives

8
Total Credit Hours:51

KNS (Physical Education Electives): See advisor.

Plus the following activity classes:

KNS 215Social and Contemporary Dance I

1
KNS 111Beginning Swimming

1
 
KNS 207Beginning Weight Training and Fitness

1
or
KNS 208Intermediate Weight Training and Fitness

1
or
KNS 209Advanced Weight Training and Fitness

1
 
KNS
Elective activity classes

2
Total Credit Hours:5

Total Credit Hours: 56

Plan of Study

Outcomes

Physical Education graduates will:

  1. Know and apply discipline-specific scientific and theoretical concepts towards their personal health & wellness.
  2. Become physically educated individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate competent movement performance and health enhancing fitness as delineated by SHAPE.
  3. Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to assess student/athlete fitness levels and prescribe fitness plans to meet a variety of goals.
  4. Be able to distinguish and compare various psychological and sociological concepts, principles, and strategies that apply to physical activity and sport.
  5. Demonstrate dispositions essential to becoming effective professionals.