KIN X19 KIN 119 Topics in Movement Competence 1 Hour
0 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Designed for applied movement science, health education, and kinesiology majors. Introduces a variety of movement and dance activities that can be used to teach rhythm to youth, with an emphasis on grades K-6. The equivalent of three laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
Topic 1: Archery.
Topic 2: Ballet.
Topic 3: Bowling.
Topic 4: Diving.
Topic 5: Fencing.
Topic 6: Golf.
Topic 7: Scuba Diving.
Topic 8: Swimming. Designed for kinesiology and health education majors. Development of swimming techniques including instruction in seven swimming strokes, springboard diving, cardiovascular conditioning, exercise physiology concepts, nutrition, personal safety, elementary rescue skills, CPR/AED and basic snorkeling techniques. Provides preparation for American Red Cross certification. Additional prerequisite: Comfortable in deep water and able to swim two lengths using two strokes, or consent of instructor; for non-kinesiology majors, consent of instructor.
Topic 10: Conditioning. Basic principles involved in designing a sound conditioning program emphasizing resistance training techniques.
Topic 11: Rhythmic Activities and Dance. Designed for applied movement science majors, and kinesiology and health education majors. Introduces a variety of movement and dance activities that can be used to teach rhythm to youth, with an emphasis on grades K-6.
Topic 12: Gymnastics.
Topic 13: Manipulative Activities.
Topic 14: Tennis. Introduction to methods, progressions, strategies, and teaching cues appropriate for playing, teaching, and coaching basic tennis.
Topic 15: Volleyball. Introduction to methods, progressions, and teaching cues appropriate for playing, teaching, and coaching basic volleyball.
Topic 16: Social Dance: Leads. Introduction to popular social dances, including swing, waltz, bachata, nightclub two-step, cross-step waltz, salsa, west coast swing, and tango. Emphasis on connecting with a dance partner and the art of leading and following. Must register for the role you want to learn: lead or follow. Only one of the following may be counted: Kinesiology 119 (Topic 16), Kinesiology 119 (Topic 20), Physical Education 103L (Topic 1), 103L (Topic 7). Optional dance labs for additional practice are offered. Additional prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Topic 17: Basketball. Designed for applied movement science majors, and kinesiology and health education majors. Introduces methods, progressions, strategies and teaching cues appropriate for playing, teaching, and coaching basic basketball.
Topic 18: Adventure Activities. Acquistion and knowledge of basic skills needed to participate in outdoor/adventure activities. Examines methods, progressions, drills, and performance cues appropriate for participating in and leading outdoor/adventure activities. Includes off-campus activities. Students will need to demonstrate basic swimming skills during the first week of class.
Topic 19: Kinesthetic Awareness and Core Body Development. Introduction to basic movement skills from simple to more complex, and how they relate to more advanced sport skills through developmental gymnastics, yoga, Pilates, and martial arts. Additional prerequisite: A major in applied movement science.
Topic 20: Social Dance: Follows. Introduction to popular social dances, including swing, waltz, bachata, nightclub two-step, cross-step waltz, salsa, west coast swing, and tango. Emphasis on connecting with a dance partner and the art of leading and following. Must register for the role you want to learn: lead or follow. Only one of the following may be counted: Kinesiology 119 (Topic 16), Kinesiology 119 (Topic 20), Physical Education 103L (Topic 1), 103L (Topic 7). Optional dance labs for additional practice are offered. Additional prerequisite: Consent of instructor.