Major
in Physical Education
A major in the field of physical education provides a broad and sound
educational foundation for a teaching career in the public schools. The
requirements for a major in physical education are:
BIO
104 Human Biology
KIN 202 Lifetime Sports
KIN 203 Team Sports
KIN 204 Emergency Procedures
KIN 220 Physiology of the Human Body (prerequisite: BIO 104)
KIN 225 Introduction to Physical Education Pedagogy
KIN 235 Curriculum Design in Physical Education
KIN 280 Rhythm and Dance
KIN 345 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education
KIN 360 Health Education
KIN 385 Coaching Theory
KIN 410 Kinesiology (prerequisite: BIO 104)
KIN 412 Physical Education for Special Populations
KIN 414 Exercise Physiology (prerequisite: KIN 220)
Physical
Education Teacher Certification
Students seeking to obtain a teaching certificate should be in contact
with the Department of Education as well as the Department of Kinesiology.
To be admitted to the teacher education program, a student must establish
and maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade-point average and a 2.75 grade-point
average in the physical education major. The quality of all major courses
must be C or better. Please see the Department of Education for additional
criteria. In addition to the courses in the
major, the following courses are required for teacher certification.
For
Certification K-12
EDU 110 Introduction to Teacher Education (Quarter course)
EDU 204 American Education
EDU 210 Principles and Procedures in Elementary and Middle School Education
EDU 311/PSY 311 Educational Psychology
EDU 457 Student Teaching in Special Fields
PSY 210 General Psychology
POL 201 American Federal Government
or
POL 202 American State and Local Government
or
POL 300 Metropolitan Government and Politics
HIS 301 American History Before 1865
or
HIS 302 The United States from 1865 to the Present
KIN 370 Instructional Techniques in Elementary School Physical Education
Pedagogy (prerequisite: KIN 225)
KIN 440 Instructional Techniques in Secondary Physical Education Pedagogy
(prerequisite: KIN 370)
One course in speech
Two courses in written communication
One course in mathematics
One course in Third World culture
One course in physical science
For
Certification 6-12
EDU 110 Introduction to Teacher Education (Quarter course)
EDU 204 American Education
EDU 311/PSY 311 Educational Psychology
EDU 321 Content Area Reading in Secondary and Middle Schools
EDU 360 Principles and Procedures of the Middle School
EDU 455 Student Teaching in Secondary and Middle Schools
PSY 210 General Psychology
POL 201 American Federal Government
or
POL 202 American State and Local Government
or
POL 300 Metropolitan Government and Politics
HIS 301 American History Before 1865
or
HIS 302 The United States from 1865 to the Present
KIN 370 Instructional Techniques in Elementary School Physical Education
Pedagogy (prerequisite: KIN 225)
KIN 440 Instructional Techniques in Secondary Physical Education Pedagogy
(prerequisite: KIN 370)
One course in speech
Two courses in written communication
One course in mathematics
One course in Third World culture
One additional course in physical science
Minor
in Health Education
Students who have a 6-12 school certification with the Illinois State
Board of Education may obtain an endorsement in health education by completing
the health education minor. The requirements for a minor in health education
are:
KIN 200 Lifestyle for Health and Wellness
KIN 204 Emergency Procedures
KIN 206 Nutrition
KIN 230 School Health
KIN 240 Community Health
KIN 250 Substance Use and Abuse in Society
KIN 260 Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Health Education
KIN 360 Health Education
KIN 346 Human Sexuality
Major
in Exercise Science
This major has been designed to meet the basic standards established by
NASPE (The National Association of Sport and Physical Education) for the
professional preparation of exercise science students. Meeting these standards
will provide the undergraduate student with entry-level skills and knowledge
to function completely in a wide range of fitness employment opportunities.
The College's exercise science program will provide a foundation for employment
in corporate or hospital settings, health and wellness intervention programs,
and other health-related careers. Many exercise science graduates pursue
graduate study in exercise physiology, medicine, nutrition, occupational
therapy, physical therapy, and health promotion. The requirements for
a major in exercise science are:
BIO
107 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 108 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BUS 230 Principles of Marketing
KIN 204 Emergency Procedures
KIN 206 Nutrition
KIN 210 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries I (prerequisite: BIO
107, 108)
KIN 211 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries II (prerequisite: KIN
210)
KIN 220 Physiology of the Human Body (prerequisite: BIO 107, 108)
KIN 250 Substance Use and Abuse in Society
KIN 360 Health Education
KIN 410 Kinesiology (prerequisite: BIO 107, 108)
KIN 414 Exercise Physiology (prerequisite: KIN 220)
KIN 420 Biomechanics of Exercise, Activity, and Injury (prerequisite:
KIN 410)
KIN 425 Internship* (one required, two recommended)
KIN 460 Exercise Test Technology (prerequisite: KIN 414)
KIN 465 Exercise Prescription (prerequisite: KIN 460)
*A required oral comprehensive evaluation will be administered by the
department during the senior year.
Recommended
Elective Courses
COM 114 Interpersonal Communication
PSY 319 Adult Development and Aging
PSY 355 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
or
MTH 346 Statistics for Scientists
Recommended
General Education Courses
PSY 210 General Psychology (Human Behavior)
CHM 211 Chemical Principles I (The Natural World)
or
PHY 121 General Physics I (The Natural World)
CHM 212 Chemical Principles II (Inquiry and Issues in Science and Technology)
or
PHY 122 General Physics II (Inquiry and Issues in Science and Technology)
PHL 316 Ethical Aspects of Health Care (The Search for Human Values)
or
THL 332 Theology, Ethics, and Health Care (Judeo-Christian Heritage and
Religious Faith)
Major
in Fitness Management
A major course of studies designed to prepare students for the many career
opportunities available in the fitness industry. This major combines specific
courses from the Department of Kinesiology with courses in biology and
business to meet the objective of developing professional competencies
needed to administer and manage corporate fitness programs, health clubs,
personal training facilities, equipment retail outlets, and agency programs
concerned with health and fitness. The requirements for a major in fitness
management are:
BIO
104 Human Biology
BUS 230 Principles of Marketing
BUS 250 Management Theory and Practice
BUS 263 Accounting and Financial Management for Non-Business Majors
BUS 331 Sales (prerequisite: BUS 230)
BUS 354 Human Resource Management (prerequisite: BUS 250)
KIN 204 Emergency Procedures
KIN 206 Nutrition
KIN 220 Physiology of the Human Body (prerequisite: BIO 104)
KIN 360 Health Education
KIN 410 Kinesiology (prerequisite: BIO 104)
KIN 414 Exercise Physiology (prerequisite: KIN 220)
KIN 420 Biomechanics of Exercise, Activity, and Injury (prerequisite:
KIN 410)
KIN 425 Internship
Recommended
elective courses:
BUS 332 Retailing Management (prerequisite: BUS 230)
BUS 457 Compensation Management (prerequisites: BUS 250 and 354)
COM 114 Interpersonal Communication
ENG 303 Writing in Professional Fields
PHL 310 Ethics and Business
PSY 319 Adult Development and Aging
PSY 355 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences (prerequisite: PSY 210)
Major
in Athletic Training
Because this program will be discontinued after 2003, this major is available
only to transfer students who will graduate by 2003. The major will prepare
students for a career in the area of health care for athletes of all age
levels. Students must apply to the program. The programÕs objective
is to prepare the student for the postgraduation certification examination
of the National Athletic Training Association. In order to sit for the
exam, a student must achieve a goal of 1500 hours of clinical experience,
a standard set by the National Athletic Training Association. At least
25 percent of these hours must be with a contact sport, preferably football.
The
following courses are required for the major in athletic training:
BIO 107 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 108 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
KIN 204 Emergency Procedures
KIN 206 Nutrition
KIN 210 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries I (prerequisite: BIO
107, 108)
KIN 211 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries II (prerequisite: KIN
210)
KIN 220 Physiology of the Human Body (prerequisite: BIO 107, 108)
KIN 310 Evaluation of Athletic Injuries (prerequisite: KIN 211)
KIN 311 Rehabilitation and Modalities of Athletic Training (prerequisite:
KIN 310)
KIN 360 Health Education
KIN 410 Kinesiology (prerequisite: BIO 107, 108)
KIN 414 Exercise Physiology (prerequisite: KIN 220)
KIN 420 Biomechanics of Exercise, Activity, and Injury (prerequisite:
KIN 410)
KIN 455 Senior Seminar in Athletic Training (prerequisite: KIN 311)
PSY 210 General Psychology
PSY 318 Adolescent Development (prerequisite: PSY 210)
