Kinesiology Module #1

Modules: Topics

Module #1 Kinesiology Overview
Module #2 Exercise Physiology
Module #3 Athletic Training (AT) and Sports Medicine
Module #4 Motor Learning & Control
Module #5 Teaching
Module #6 Physical Activity for All
Module #7 Research in Kinesiology
Module #8 Exercise Psychology
Module #9 Physical Activity Epidemiology
Module #10 Coaching Sport and Fitness
Module #11 Therapeutic Exercise
Module #12 Biomechanics
Module #13 Wellness, Nursing, and Medicine
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 these questions by completing the assignments this week:

Why are you taking this class?

What influenced your interest in Kinesiology?

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.This assignment is due June 20th

Assignment 2:
Visit the discussion forum in Learn@UW (found under the Communications tab) and participate in the assigned discussions.

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