Course Description
Integrative seminar focusing on major issues confronting the field of kinesiology, and applying concepts to professional practice and higher education. Note: Registration restricted to students enrolled in the Ed.D. in Kinesiology program.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Describe the historical development of kinesiology from the late 1890’s through current time.
- Analyze differing views on issues and trends in kinesiology
- Demonstrate understanding of the multidisciplinary content and perspectives in kinesiology
- Demonstrate understanding of multiple forms of scholarship in kinesiology
- Compare and contrast goals, content and scholarship in kinesiology EdD and PhD programs
- Create a problem statement and rationale for professional research in kinesiology
- Contribute information and insights to class discussion
- Cooperate (demonstrate teamwork) in group assignments
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Individual and group assignments | 160-175 points |
| Final exam | 15 points |
| Additional/TBA assignments/peer feedback/assessments | 10-25 points |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90-100% | A |
| 86-89% | B+ |
| 80-85% | B |
| <79% | Unsatisfactory (C or Below) |
Graduate students must earn a grade of B or better to earn credit toward their degree completion
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.