Spring 2027

Professional Skills and Research in Kinesiology

Professional Skills and Research in Kinesiology teaches foundational skills for academic and applied settings, focusing on searching, analyzing, and critiquing scientific literature on exercise and health while developing research methods.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Erin Mcgowan

Summary

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.92 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Understand the methods used to search for, analyze, and critique scientific literature.

  • Develop proficiency in formulating research questions, locating relevant literature, appraising studies, synthesizing findings, and applying conclusions across diverse contexts.

  • Perform thoughtful critiques of your peers’ work by providing constructive feedback.

  • Refine oral and written communication skills for presenting information clearly and effectively.

  • Develop professional materials that showcase qualifications for future job opportunities.

Source: UW Guide

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Prerequisites

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  • Graduate/professional standing
KINES 950

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  • Graduate/professional standing

Professors

Spring 2027

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.92 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

ERIN MCGOWAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.92 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Scientific literature on exercise and health
  • Critical thinking, research methodologies, and evidence-based decision-making
  • Career development and professional materials (CV, cover letter)
  • Formulating research questions, appraising studies, and synthesizing findings

Skills

  • Searching, analyzing, and critiquing scientific literature on exercise and health
  • Developing critical thinking, research methodologies, and evidence-based decision-making
  • Creating professional materials including CV and cover letter for career development
  • Providing constructive feedback through peer critiques

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KINES 950 · Spring 2027

Professional Skills and Research in Kinesiology

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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