Human Movement, Minor

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The Human Movement Minor benefits students seeking an understanding of human movement in physical activity. Content focuses on physical activity in relation to health, psychology, ethics, physical education, coaching, motor behavior, and exercise science.

Required Courses

Please note: Twelve of the units taken to complete a minor (6 of which are upper division) may not be used in fulfillment of other minors, concentrations, or major requirements.

Complete both of the following courses:
KIN 373 - Health and Physical Education Units: 2
KIN 373L - Health and Physical Education Lab Units: 1
Complete three of the following courses:
KIN 330 - Physical Activity and Health Units: 3
KIN 331 - Lifespan Physical Activity Units: 3
KIN 335 - Fundamentals of Coaching Units: 3
KIN 340 - Personal Training Units: 3
KIN 346 - Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Units: 3
KIN 355 - Ethics in Physical Activity and Health Units: 3
KIN 375 - Motor Behavior Units: 3
KIN 450 - Exer Prescript for Special Pop Units: 3

Learning Outcomes

MLO 1: Knowledge of Human Movement

Students demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental content, principles, and issues common in the field of human movement and physical activity.

MLO 2: Subject Matter Competency in Human Movement

Students demonstrate the ability to evaluate and disseminate more advanced topics in the field of human movement and physical activity by completing courses in areas such as health, psychology, ethics, physical education, coaching, motor behavior, and exercise science.