Kinesiology Minor

Theory and practice for prevention and care of accident or sudden illness. The course meets the requirements for Red Cross, CPR, and First Aid Certificates. Students may only earn credit for either KIN 212 or KIN 312. (1 Units)

A study of the muscle and bone structure of the human body and how they work together to create movement. Emphasis is on the function of specific muscles and bones in creating defined movement. Prerequisite: BIO153 (3 Units)

Continued study of the muscle and bone structure of the human body. Heavy emphasis is placed on the biomechanical laws of movement. Prerequisite: KIN264 (3 Units)

Major areas include personal, family, and community health, including the effects of alcohol, dangerous drugs and narcotics, degenerative and infectious diseases, and tobacco on the human body. Exploration of community resources related to health issues is offered. Meets California Teacher Credential requirements. (3 Units)

A study of the historical, philosophical, and scientific foundations of Kinesiology. Emphasized is a critical view of the nature and spectrum of the discipline. (3 Units)

A study of the physical growth and development of humans and how it interacts with and influences motor learning and performance. (3 Units)

A course providing instruction and experience in the prevention and care of injuries incurred in athletics. Methods of taping, therapy, health habits, and protective equipment are considered. Prerequisite: KIN253 or KIN264 (3 Units)

This course provides an activity-based approach to acquiring the skills needed to implement a physical education curriculum for elementary school aged children. Emphasis is on the ability to apply appropriate fundamental movement forms for physical and social development according to cultural and historical norms. Students will demonstrate skill through multiple physical activity labs. This course is designed to meet California Teacher Credential requirements for single subject and multiple subjects learners. (3 Units)

This course provides an activity-based approach to acquiring the skills needed to instruct cooperative movements in physical activity and team sports. Emphasis is on the ability to apply appropriate movement forms for physical growth and development in middle-school aged children. This activity-based course focuses on the science of human movement, social development, cultural, and historical norms. Students will engage in collaborative learning, practical experience, and structured fieldwork hours. The course is designed to meet California Teacher Credentialing requirements, PETE recommendations, and California physical education content standards for Middle School Students. Prerequisite: KIN310 (3 Units)

This course provides an activity-based approach to acquiring lifelong physical activity knowledge and skills. Emphasis is on learning through teaching, using peers and the classroom to apply appropriate high school physical education subject matter content, teaching methodologies, and evaluation methods. This activity-based course focuses on collaborative learning, practical experience, and structured fieldwork hours. This course is designed to meet California Teacher Credentialing requirements, PETE recommendations, and California physical education content standards for High School Course 1 and Course 2. Prerequisite: KIN310 (3 Units)