CURRENT TOPICS IN OUTDOOR PURSUITS

KINES 145

Will promote physical activity at a level to achieve health benefits, particularly in students who currently are insufficiently active (less than 150 minutes each week of moderate intensity physical activity). Students will apply course materials (e.g., behavior change strategies) to their own lives by completing self-analysis of their physical activity levels and then developing a physical activity plan to increase current physical activity levels, as well as a plan to maintain the activity after the course has ended.

KINES 225

Focused and rooted on the application of biological, cultural, social, and research-based practices for professional development in promoting physical activity for everyone, especially those with a variety of disabling conditions. Work as individuals or teams to plan and implement specified physical activities for individuals with diverse abilities in a variety of settings, including the adapted fitness gym, recreational and competitive endeavors and the home-based exercise.

KINES 508

Designed to explore topics in kinesiology and/or occupational therapy. Topics may change each semester.

KINES 355

An introduction to the philosophy of physical activity/education, history of physical activity/education and sport, and sociology of sport.

KINES 350

Emphasis on the psychological foundations of exercise with motivational techniques, perception of effort, personality dynamics, and mental health serving as the focal points.