Services for North State Families
The Department of Kinesiology offers
physical activity services for families in the area.
BA in Kinesiology
Movement Studies Option with a Pattern in APA
This academic program is designed for students who would like to work with individuals with disabilities in a physical activity or recreational setting, not in the public schools. Graduates of this program may work in community recreational programs, health clubs, regional centers, or other non-public school programs.
Curriculum
Adapted Physical Activity Pattern (20–21 Units)
5 courses required:
| APA Pattern Requirement | Units | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites: First Aid and CPR or faculty permission; WSI recommended. | ||
| KINE 315 Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity | 2.0 | Fall / Spring |
| KINE 345 Human Movement, Learning, and Performance | 3.0 | Fall / Spring |
| KINE 351 Aquatics for the Adapted Instructor | 3.0 | Spring |
| KINE 513 Programming for Individuals with Physical and Neurological Disabilities | 3.0 | Spring |
| KINE 514 Programming for Individuals with Mental, Emotional, and Learning Disabilities | 3.0 | Fall |
| Total |
14.0 |
Plus 2 courses selected from:
| APA Pattern Options | Units | Term |
|---|---|---|
| KINE 316 Principles of Sports Injury Management | 4.0 | Fall / Spring |
| KINE 381 Reconditioning of Athletic Injuries | 3.0 | Spring |
| KINE 515 Collaboration in Adapted Physical Education | 3.0 | Spring |
| KINE 516 Motor Assessment for Individuals with Disabilities | 3.0 | Fall |
| KINE 485 Seminar in Sports Medicine | 3.0 | Fall / Spring |
| RECR 264 Therapeutic Recreation Techniques |
3.0 | Fall / Spring |
| RECR 466 Program Management for Special Populations | 3.0 | Fall |