C-ID Descriptor
Introduction to Kinesiology

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  • Introduction to Kinesiology
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This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary approach to the study of human movement. This course will provide an overview of the sub-disciplines in kinesiology along with related career opportunities such as: sports fitness industry, allied health (physical/occupational/recreational therapy), sport/fitness management, and teaching/coaching.

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  • Basic concepts of Kinesiology
  • Overview of basic movement forms of sport, dance, and exercise with a focus on the sub-disciplines within Kinesiology
  • Introduction to the breadth of Kinesiologic sub-disciplines: biomechanics, exercise physiology, history, motor learning/control/development, nutrition, pedagogy, philosophy, psychology, and sociology
  • Exploration of the range of pathways and career opportunities including: exercise science, fitness/nutrition industry, sport medicine/therapy, physical educator/coach/sport instruction, sport/fitness management, allied health professions, and higher education/research


At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Identify the basic concepts of Kinesiology
  • Identify the fundamental concepts of basic movements
  • Identify the relationship between performance in the movement forms of sport, dance, and exercise and the conceptual foundations of the sub-disciplines: biomechanics, exercise physiology, history, motor learning/control/development, nutrition, pedagogy, philosophy, psychology, and sociology.
  • Identify the variety of pathways and requirements for career opportunities in kinesiology

Methods of Evaluation may included, but are not limited to:

  • Exams and quizzes subjective and objective to assess student learning of the basic concepts of Kinesiology
  • Develop a personal portfolio that describes the pathways and requirements for their selected career
  • Observation reports of different careers
  • Assignments to emphasize course topics

College level textbook(s) supporting the learning objectives of this course and current within five years must be considered when matching courses to this descriptor.

Example: Hoffman, S.J (current edition), Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying Physical Activity, Champaign, IL., Human Kinetics.

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