Kinesiology Minor
The Kinesiology minor is designed for:
- An individual interested in motor skill development and physical activity in a variety of related careers including sports administration, sales, recreation, social services, and journalism.
- The prospective teacher who, with another subject major, may wish employment with K-12 or 6-12 physical education as part of the teaching load. Specific coursework required for endorsement. To qualify for an Idaho 6-12 Physical Education Endorsement, KIN-381, ED-447 -Content Methods: PE, and an approved teacher education program must be added to this minor; for a K-12 Endorsement, KIN-216/ED-216 must also be added. Students must also pass the Praxis II exam #5091-Physical Ed:Content Knowledge and must complete a supervised internship in a school setting. Students should contact the Teacher Education Division for more information.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HLTH-272 | FITNESS AND WELLNESS | 3.00 |
| KIN-220 | SOCIAL-CULTURAL ASPECTS OF SPORTS | 3.00 |
| KIN-248 | SPORTS MEDICINE | 3.00 |
| KIN-260 | INTRODUCTION TO KINESIOLOGY AND HEALTH | 1.00 |
| KIN-261 | SKILL AND ANALYSIS: COURT SPORTS | 1.00 |
| KIN-262 | SKILL AND ANALYSIS: FIELD SPORTS | 1.00 |
| KIN-269 | SKILL AND ANALYSIS: EDUCATIONAL GYM&MOV | 1.00 |
| KIN-355 | STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES | 3.00 |
| KIN-363 | PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE | 3.00 |
| KIN-370 | MOTOR LEARNING/MOTOR DEVELOPMENT | 3.00 |
| KIN-467 | PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND RECREATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | 3.00 |
| KIN-486 | ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION, ATHLETICS | 3.00 |
| Total Credits | 28.00 | |