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Bachelors in Physical Education

Movement Studies Option
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Overview

This academic program is designed for university students who would like to work with individuals with disabilities in a physical activity or recreational setting (not in the public schools). Students in this program may work in community recreational programs, health clubs, regional centers or other non-public school based programs working with individuals with disabilities.

Curriculum

Adapted Physical Activity Pattern (20–21 Units)

5 Courses Required:

Course Descriptions

KINE 351 Aquatics for the Adapted Instructor (2.0, Spring)

(Prerequisites: First Aid and CPR or faculty permission; WSI recommended.)
Specific instructor training in aquatics programs for individuals with disabilities. Inclusive and developmentally appropriate aquatic activities, sports, and games are included. Qualified students may earn Special Olympic coach's certification in aquatics. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units.

KINE 345 Human Movement, Learning, and Performance (3.0, Fall / Spring)

(Prerequisites: Basic computer skills or faculty permission.)
This course, designed for the prospective teacher of physical education, focuses upon the theory and application of motor skill learning, and behavioral characteristics of participants in motor activities. Topics include motor growth and development, performance and skill, attentional factors, motivational factors, personality factors, stress, and perceptual motor learning.

KINE 315 Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity (3.0, Fall / Spring)

A study of common disabilities found across the life-span. Discussion on the historical and philosophical basis for adapted physical activity, and the impact of state and federal legislation. Analysis of the roles and responsibilities of the adapted physical education specialist and the inclusive educational environment. This course is applicable to all disciplines dealing with the disabled.

KINE 513 Programming for Individuals with Physical and Neurological Disabilities (3.0, Spring)

(Prerequisites: kine 212 or faculty permission.)
A study of prescriptive programming for individuals with orthopedic, neurological, and sensory disabilities. Evaluation of the anatomical and physiological implications and their effect upon psychomotor functioning.

KINE 214 Programming for Individuals with Mental, Emotional, and Learning Disabilities (3.0, Fall)

(Prerequisites: kine 212 or faculty permission.)
A study of prescriptive programming for individuals with disabilities, including mental, emotional, learning, and other health impairments. Instructional methods and intervention strategies will be explored in the psychomotor domain.

2 Courses Selected From:

Course Descriptions

KINE 316 Principles of Sports Injury Management (4.0, Fall / Spring)

(Prerequisites: Basic First Aid or equivalent course; faculty permission.)
Theory and practice in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of injuries commonly encountered in sport and competitive athletics. Concepts of injury recognition and management will be covered. 3.0 hours clinical, 2.0 hours activity.

KINE 381 Reconditioning of Athletic Injuries (3.0, Spring)

(Prerequisites: kine 116; a course in anatomy is recommended.)
The role of exercise in the reconditioning of common athletic injuries. Principles in the development and application of exercise programs for injured athletes.

KINE 515 Collaboration in Adapted Physical Education (3.0, Spring)

(Prerequisites: kine 212 or faculty permission.)
The development and interrelationships personal-social aspects of human movement, groups, and physical education, recreation, and sport experiences throughout the life-span for individuals with disabilities. Focus includes social influences and interrelationships of peer relations, professional interactions, interdisciplinary team dynamics, and family systems.

KINE 516 Motor Assessment for Individuals with Disabilities (3.0, Fall)

(Prerequisites: kine 212 or faculty permission.)
Assessment of physical growth, motor development and proficiency, nutrition, motor fitness, and perceptual motor characteristics of individuals with disabilities. Emphasis is placed on testing procedures, evaluation of screening devices, authentic assessment, and practical implementation. Specific assessment instruments will be those commonly used in an adapted physical education setting.

KINE 485 Seminar in Sports Medicine (3.0, Fall / Spring)

(Prerequisites: BIOL 003, BIOL 004, kine 100 or faculty permission, kine 180.)
This course is designed to explore the diseases and injuries typically encountered in sports and exercise. Topics include physiology of adaptations, prevention of athletic injuries, physiology of trauma and inflammation, musculoskeletal arthritic, and environmental distress.

RECR 264 Therapeutic Recreation Techniques (3.0, Fall / Spring)

(Prerequisites: RECR 060.)
The study of therapeutic techniques (e.g. creative drama, art, music, puppetry, adapted dance) used with special populations in clinical and community-based settings. The focus is on exploring, planning, and presenting techniques in the classroom and participating in activities at various agencies in the community. Applicable to allied health and human service disciplines. 2.0 hours lecture, 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.

RECR 466 Program Management for Special Populations (3.0, Fall)

(Prerequisites: RECR 060; RECR 262; RECR 264; or faculty permission.)
Application of knowledge and skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating an eight-week leisure program for a special population in an agency of the student's choice. Course topics include volunteer management, marketing, public relations, funding, risk management, evaluation, and problem-solving. Requires out-of-class activity. Applicable to all human service fields. 2.0 hours lecture, 2.0 hours activity.

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