Introduction of Kinesiology and Physical Education Minerva Duke-Caruso

Student Learning Objectives What is a profession Career possibilities involving physical activity Discipline of kinesiology & its relationship to physical activity

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

Discipline Is a body of knowledge organized around one theme. What is the focus of Kinesiology?

Movement What is your favorite? Is all Movement Physical Activity? Yes No

Physical Activity Movement

Notice: Three Important Concepts

Text Definition Physical Activity Movement: Write a specific example!

DEFINE KINESIOLOGY Discipline that focus:

Movement differs from physical activity that

3 ways to learn Physical Activity

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

Kinesiology Curriculum A coach planning drills for his team may rely more on:

Why is Pedagogy so Important?

Teaches

Should coaches Follow guidelines of great athletes like Lance Armstrong & Karch Kiraly ? Some of those authors lack… Look at…

The Focus of Kinesiology is Exercise & Skilled Movement

Why do people exercise?

Exercise

Skilled Movements are the 2nd area of focus of Kinesiology SPORT

Skilled Movements are the 2nd area of focus of Kinesiology Developmental Skills – Those skills are performed in a non-sport settings – Examples?

SPORTS

In your own words define sports?

Starting Point of your Career EVCSJSUDoctorateMastersOther UniversityCredential/Certification

Traditional Subdisciplines – Do we have others? Biomechanics Sport Philosophy Sport Sociology Sport Psychology Motor Behavior Sport History Sport Physiology

Kinesiology and your Career – Large Diversity of professional opportunities

Scholarly Study of Physical Education Organization of kinesiology San Jose State University Adapted Physical Activity Athletic Training Exercise and Fitness Specialist

Continue Individualized Studies Movement Science Pre-Professional Societal Studies Sport Management Teaching Physical education Teaching Adapted Physical Education

Why Kinesiology? And not Physical Education? Textbook physical education fails to capture the broad essence of the field. Other names?

Allied Fields AAHPERD – Stands for… ACSM – Stands for … Why is it important for students to join?

Experience By the time you are in college, you should have tons of physical activity experience Ms. Duke’s experience with volleyball?

What sport or exercise do you enjoy the most? – In one sentence, why? What sport do you most enjoy watching? – In one sentence, why?

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?

Careers in the Physical Activity Field Health and Fitness Teaching Physical Education Therapeutic Exercise Sport Management Coaching and Sport Education

Doing some preliminary Thinking about your career Type of careers? What courses will I need? Time frame? Interview/consulted?

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?

Specific job Example? Physical Education Professor in a community college  Requirements  Job Prospects  Job specifics  Other questions

Spheres of Physical Activity Chapter 2 LeisureWorkEducationHealthCompetition Self- Expression Self- Sufficiency