KIN1871

This course is an introduction to the human movement and physical activity-related academic disciplines and professional practices of kinesiology, physical activity and health promotion, and sport management. Main topics include (a) understanding the pervasiveness, importance, and benefits of human movement and physical activity in our lives, (b) areas of scholarly study of the history of physical activity, philosophy of physical activity, sport and exercise psychology, sport sociology, motor behavior, biomechanics, exercise physiology; health promotion; sport management), (c) career opportunities as a human movement or physical activity-related professional, and (d) understanding of the requirements, experience, and education needed to obtain a career.