Kinesiology

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Faculty

Chi-An Emhoff, PhD, Associate Professor, Chair
Robin Dunn, PhD, Assistant Professor
Craig Johnson, PhD, Associate Professor
Deane Lamont, PhD, Professor
Derek Marks, PhD, Associate Professor
Steve Miller, PhD, Associate Professor
Claire Williams, PhD, Associate Professor

Learning Outcomes

Department of Kinesiology undergraduates will be able to demonstrate:

• a knowledge of the field’s subdisciplines, their theoretical and knowledge bases, and major research foci and implications.
• the ability to analyze, interpret, synthesize, and integrate scholarly material.
• critical thinking through high level written and verbal communication.
• knowledge of the human body and its relevance to physical activity and health.
• knowledge of and ability to effectively utilize contemporary information literacy practices.
• the ability to engage in cogent, in-depth dialogue concerning the value of the field to contemporary society through analyses of historical and current issues and problems.
• professional decision making skills grounded in sound philosophical and theoretical principles.
• an understanding and respect for the value of individuals, communities, and perspectives of difference.

Major Requirements

The Kinesiology major at Saint Mary’s College is a four-year course of study leading to either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science depending on the student’s area of interest. The major requires rigorous study of the human being in motion. We examine the whole person-anatomically, physiologically, biomechanically, psychologically, sociologically, and historically-across the lifespan. Our domains are health, sport, and physical activity. Students select one area within which to study: Sport and Recreation Management (Bachelor of Arts), Health Promotion (Bachelor of Arts), or Exercise Science (Bachelor of Science). Students may not transfer more than two upper-division courses from another institution for credit in the Kinesiology major. Online courses are generally not accepted for credit in the major.

A minimum 2.0 GPA within the major is required for graduation.

Prerequisite Grade

Any course listed in this department with a prerequisite assumes a grade of C- or better in the prerequisite course.

Programs

• Kinesiology, Health Promotion, BA
• Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation Management, BA

• Kinesiology, Exercise Science, BS

• Kinesiology, Exercise Science Minor
• Kinesiology, Health Promotion Minor
• Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation Management Minor
• Kinesiology, Sport Studies Minor

Courses

• KINES 010 - Introduction to Kinesiology
• KINES 012 - Fitness and Health Education
• KINES 014 - Introduction to Health Promotion
• KINES 015 - Research Methods and Writing in Kinesiology
• KINES 020 - Introduction to Sport and Recreation Management

• KINES 102 - Structural Biomechanics
• KINES 105 - Facility and Event Management
• KINES 106 - Women in Sport
• KINES 107 - Nutrition for Sport and Physical Activity
• KINES 108 - Legal and Administrative Issues
• KINES 109 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
• KINES 110 - Exercise Physiology
• KINES 110L - Exercise Physiology Laboratory
• KINES 111 - History of Sport
• KINES 112 - Sport and Exercise Psychology
• KINES 114 - Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity
• KINES 115 - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
• KINES 115L - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription Laboratory
• KINES 117 - Motor Learning and Control
• KINES 118 - Community Health
• KINES 122 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning
• KINES 122L - Principles in Strength and Conditioning Laboratory
• KINES 127 - Health Promotion: Planning and Evaluation
• KINES 128 - Global Impact of Physical Inactivity
• KINES 130 - Multicultural Health and Wellness
• KINES 131 - Sport and Social Justice
• KINES 132 - Sports Marketing
• KINES 195 - Internship
• KINES 197 - Special Study
• KINES 199 - Special Study - Honors

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