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Introduction of Kinesiology and Physical Education Minerva Duke-Caruso
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Student Learning Objectives What is a profession Career possibilities involving physical activity Discipline of kinesiology & its relationship to physical activity
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Continue with SLO’s Physical activity knowledge is learn through: A.Experience B.Scholarly Study C.Professional Practice Diversity of physical activity. Defining physical activity
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Discipline Is a body of knowledge organized around one theme. What is the focus of Kinesiology?
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Movement What is your favorite? Is all Movement Physical Activity? Yes No
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Physical Activity Movement 1. 2. 3.
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Notice: Three Important Concepts 1. 2. 3.
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Text Definition Physical Activity Movement: Write a specific example!
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DEFINE KINESIOLOGY Discipline that focus:
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Movement differs from physical activity that
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3 ways to learn Physical Activity 1. 2. 3.
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Spheres of Physical Activity Experience College Volleyball Class Playing volleyball in the park Experience Kinesiology Class Reading a popular book Scholarly Study Internship within your university Internship outside your university Professional Practice
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Kinesiology Curriculum A coach planning drills for his team may rely more on:
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Why is Pedagogy so Important?
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Teaches
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Should coaches Follow guidelines of great athletes like Lance Armstrong & Karch Kiraly ? Some of those authors lack… Look at…
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The Focus of Kinesiology is Exercise & Skilled Movement
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Why do people exercise?
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Exercise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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Skilled Movements are the 2nd area of focus of Kinesiology SPORT
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Skilled Movements are the 2nd area of focus of Kinesiology Developmental Skills – Those skills are performed in a non-sport settings – Examples?
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SPORTS 1. 2. 3.
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In your own words define sports?
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Starting Point of your Career EVCSJSUDoctorateMastersOther UniversityCredential/Certification
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Traditional Subdisciplines – Do we have others? Biomechanics Sport Philosophy Sport Sociology Sport Psychology Motor Behavior Sport History Sport Physiology
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Kinesiology and your Career – Large Diversity of professional opportunities
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Scholarly Study of Physical Education Organization of kinesiology San Jose State University Adapted Physical Activity Athletic Training Exercise and Fitness Specialist
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Continue Individualized Studies Movement Science Pre-Professional Societal Studies Sport Management Teaching Physical education Teaching Adapted Physical Education
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Why Kinesiology? And not Physical Education? Textbook physical education fails to capture the broad essence of the field. Other names?
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Allied Fields AAHPERD – Stands for… ACSM – Stands for … Why is it important for students to join?
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Experience By the time you are in college, you should have tons of physical activity experience Ms. Duke’s experience with volleyball?
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What sport or exercise do you enjoy the most? – In one sentence, why? What sport do you most enjoy watching? – In one sentence, why?
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What is the most dangerous physical activity you have ever performed? – In one sentence, why? What physical activity would you most like to learn to perform well? In one sentence, why? What is the longest distance you have run? – In one sentence, why?
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Careers in the Physical Activity Field Health and Fitness Teaching Physical Education Therapeutic Exercise Sport Management Coaching and Sport Education
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Doing some preliminary Thinking about your career Type of careers? What courses will I need? Time frame? Interview/consulted?
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Doing some preliminary Thinking about your career Visited several professional settings? Worked as a volunteer? Your studies and your degree will lead to what type of job?
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Specific job Example? Physical Education Professor in a community college Requirements Job Prospects Job specifics Other questions
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Spheres of Physical Activity Chapter 2 LeisureWorkEducationHealthCompetition Self- Expression Self- Sufficiency
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