Kinesiology Module #1

Modules: Topics

- Module #1 Kinesiology Overview
- Module #2 Physical Activity Epidemiology
- Module #3 Motor Learning & Control
- Module #4 Biomechanics
- Module #5 Exercise Psychology
- Module #6 Exercise Physiology
- Module #7 Research in Kinesiology
- Module #8 Health and Wellness
- Module #9 Teaching
- Module #10 Coaching Sport and Fitness
- Module #11 Therapeutic Exercise
- Module #12 Athletic Training (AT) and Sports Medicine
- Module #13 Physical Activity for All
- Module #14 Career Preparation

Module #1: Kinesiology - Overview

Welcome!

This course is intended to introduce students to the field of Kinesiology and the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Introductory material about physical activity and health will be provided, and departmental faculty and invited speakers will discuss their areas of expertise. In addition, career opportunities in Kinesiology will be discussed. While there is an initial assigment associated with Module #1, the gathering of information regarding careers will cover the entire semester.

Please refer once more to the course objectives.

Required Reading:

Read chapters 1 - 4 in your textbook

Web Activities:

Explore how Kinesiology is defined

What is happening in Kinesiology?

Videos of presentations at previous NAK conferences are available for public viewing at this site. Choose 2 or 3 of the presentations whose titles interest you and watch them to get a sense for the current thinking in the field of Kinesiology.

What are the disciplines in Kinesiology at UW Madison?

Visit the Research page on the Dept. of Kinesiology web site. Read the descriptions of the work done in each of the labs.

Learning Objectives

Show that you know this information by successfully passing exam #1

Upon completion of this unit students should be able to answer/address the following:

What is Kinesiology?

Why is Kinesiology important to society?

What are the major disciplines of study within Kinesiology at UW-Madison?

Explain the importance of physical activity/movement in daily life

Answer this question by completing the assignment this week:

What skills, values, goals and special skills do I possess?

Assignments

Assignment 1:
Be sure you have read all the assigned material and reviewed the web resources for module before starting the assignment. Students are strongly encouraged to use all supplemental readings, web sites, and learning activities. Once you have completed the assignment, please submit to the designated drop box in Learn@UW.Use this chart to help with the assignment.This assignment is due September 18th

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