I. Introduction to Kinesiology and Physical Activity
a. Focus of Kinesiology
1. Developing an understanding
2. Skilled movements
b. Physical Activity
1. Exercise types
2. Exertion
II. Experiencing physical activity
a. The spheres of physical activity experience
1. Self-sufficiency
2. Self-expression
3. At work
4. Education
5. Leisure
6. Health
7. Competition
b. The importance of physical activity experiences
1. Types and amounts of performance experiences
2. Impact of quality and quantity on physical activity
3. Critical components of physical activity
4. Impact of heredity and life experiences
c. The importance of subjective experiences
1. Truths regarding sports and exercise
2. Components of subjective experiences
3. Intrinsic and extrinsic approaches
4. Factors impacting our enjoyment of physical activity
III. Scholarly study of physical activity
a. Philosophy of physical activity
1. Introduction to philosophic thinking
2. Basic research methods in physical activity
3. History of physical activity
4. History of Kinesiology
5. Sociology of physical activity
b. Motor behavior
1. Role of the motor behaviorist
2. Basic research strategies
3. Elementary principles of motor behavior
4. Developmental motor learning and control
c.. Sport and exercise psychology
1. Goals of sport/exercise psychology
2. Relationship of sport psychology and Kinesiology
3. History of exercise psychology
4. Review of basic psychological concepts
d. Biomechanics of physical activity
1. Purpose of biomechanics
2. Basic research methods
3. History
4. Examples of current studies
e. Physiology of physical activity
1. Purposes of Physiology
2. Overview of basic concepts of Physiology
3. Historical perspective
IV. Practicing a profession in physical activity
a. Becoming a professional
1. Personal values and professional conduct
2. Qualifications for a career
3. Ethical dilemmas
b. Careers in health and fitness
1. Health and fitness professions
2. Health and fitness settings
3. Marketplace trends and opportunities
4. Certification and continuing education
5. Bachelors/Masters degrees?
c. Careers in therapeutic exercise
1. Therapeutic Exercise Settings
2. Examples of professions in therapeutic exercise
3. Qualifications
4. Opportunities for employment
d. Teaching physical education
1. Overview of the teaching profession
2. Certification
3. Examine what effective teachers do
4. Teaching settings
5. Professional roles
6. Preparing for a career
7. Prospects and opportunities
e. Sport management
1. The profession
2. Job settings
3. Professional roles
4. Career preparation