KINPP 1 - Introduction to Kinesiology

    Recent Professors
    Barbara Ann Jackson, Karen A. Vigilant, John D. Hall
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course is a survey of the discipline of Kinesiology, including knowledge of the nature and importance of performing and studying physical activity. It includes an analysis of the lifelong importance of physical activity in daily life. The course surveys the general knowledge base of the discipline as reflected in the major sub-disciplines and reviews selected ideas in the historical, philosophical, sociological, physical, and psychological domains within human movement. In addition, the course introduces students to the general characteristics of the field’s professions, to specific types of physical activity professions typically pursued by Kinesiology students and assists them in making some early career decisions.
    Usually Held
    Thu 8:15am–9:40am, Wed 9:35am–11:00am