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FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

KINES 121
Course Description

Introduction to physical education teaching, movement education, and an operational understanding of the scientific study of human movement. Lecture and lab.

Prerequisties

Classified as Pre-Physical Education

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average
3.68

4.8% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.44% from Historical

A Rate
54.55%

42.56% from Historical

Class Size
11

-13.91% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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