KINES 25 is a course that has been designed to give the Penn State student an introduction to selected lifetime racquet sports such as but not limited to tennis, racquetball, squash, table tennis, badminton, handball, pickleball, and/or other court sports. By the end of the course, each student will possess a basic knowledge of a selection of racquet sports that will allow them to be a knowledgeable spectator or participant over the lifespan. KINES 25 is offered in as a series of modules with two to three racquet sports selected for the course content for the semester. Selections of included sports are noted by section in the schedule of courses. The fundamental skills, strategies, etiquette, and rules will be covered for each racquet sport included in the course. Successful completion of this course serves as a 'gateway' to advanced level courses in court sports, intramural and recreational play and provide the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in a lifetime activity. In addition to acquisition of knowledge and skill in a variety of racquet sports, students will examine the level of fitness necessary for successful participation in such sports, the potential fitness benefits of participating in racquet sports on a regular basis, and the social benefits associated with the betterment of one's well-being and quality of life. Furthermore, students will explore proper training techniques, injury prevention, and fitness habits that may aid their enjoyment of a variety of racquet sports in pursuit of wellness over the lifetime.
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This course is a beginner's level course that seeks to give students the understanding, knowledge and skills to begin an exploration of the game of racquetball. While the primary focus of this course is acquiring an understanding of rules, fundamentals,and terminology, subsequent effort will emphasize the development of movement skills and a progression from drills and modified games to full game play. By the end of the course, each student will possess a basic knowledge of the game of racquetball that will allow them to be a knowledgeable spectator or participant in the game of racquetball. KINES 44 also examines racquetball as a lifetime sport. In addition to acquisition of knowledge and skill in tennis, students will examine the level of fitness necessary for successful participation in the game of racquetball, the potential fitness benefits of participating in racquetball on a regular basis, and the social benefits associated with the betterment of one's well-being and quality of life. Furthermore, students will explore proper training techniques, injury prevention, and fitness habits that may aid their enjoyment of racquetball as a lifetime pursuit of wellness. Perhaps the most unique feature of Racquetball I is the regular on court practice. Routinely, students will have a chance to apply the skills they have learned during the week on regulation racquetball courts. This practice time creates an ideal practice area for the student racquetball player to become acquainted with the situational application of racquetball skills.
This is a beginner's level course that seeks to give students the understanding, knowledge and skills to begin an exploration of the game of tennis. While the primary focus of this course is stroke development and acquiring an understanding of rules, regulations, and terminology, subsequent effort will emphasize the development of movement skills and a progression from hitting to rallying. By the end of the course, each student will possess a basic knowledge of the game of tennis that will allow them to be a knowledgeable spectator or participant in the game of tennis. KINES 48 also examines tennis as a lifetime sport. In addition to acquisition of knowledge and skill in tennis, students will examine the level of fitness necessary for successful participation in the game of tennis, the potential fitness benefits of participating in tennis on a regular basis, and the social benefits associated with the betterment of one's well-being and quality of life. Furthermore, students will explore proper training techniques, injury prevention, and fitness habits that may aid their enjoyment of tennis as a lifetime pursuit of wellness. Perhaps the most unique feature of Tennis I is the regular on court practice. Routinely, students will have a chance to apply the skills they have learned during the week on regulation tennis courts. This practice time creates an ideal practice area for the student tennis player to become acquainted with the situational application of tennis skills.
The Principle and Ethics of Coaching examines the challenges of today's coaching profession through societal norms and expectations from the past and present. The course begins with a study of the coaching profession covering past and current coaches who have experienced success and failure in the profession. Students learn how the profession has developed as a result of changing values, demands, emphasis and expectations in the athletic world. Students will learn how to work with Title IX, parents, high school and collegiate regulations, season structures and the various roles and responsibilities of today's coach. The course is a upper-level course providing students in Kinesiology with an in depth study of the profession that has historically been associated with careers in Kinesiology. This course relates to other courses in sport ethics, sport philosophy and history of sport as they provide the theoretical background for coaching decisions. In addition, this course demonstrates practical implementation of theories from nutrition as well as activity courses. The course offers students an in depth study of sport and gender specific differences as they relate to the coaching profession. The students observe, question and study current coaches while examining their own backgrounds to develop set of principles to handle today's coaching issues. A coaching experience is an optional opportunity afforded to students while writing skills must be demonstrated by all students through written exams, papers and/or projects. The emphasis on class discussion and interaction with various athletic coaches introduces students to realities of today's coaching profession and the challenges of the 21" century coach. Video and power point enhance the multi media approach to this course and further enhance the learning environment. Students may only receive credit for KINES 493 or KINES 493W.
The Principle and Ethics of Coaching examines the challenges of today's coaching profession through societal norms and expectations from the past and present. The course begins with a study of the coaching profession covering past and current coaches who have experienced success and failure in the profession. Students learn how the profession has developed as a result of changing values, demands, emphasis and expectations in the athletic world. Students will learn how to work with Title IX, parents, high school and collegiate regulations, season structures and the various roles and responsibilities of today's coach. The course is a senior-level course providing students in Kinesiology with an in depth study of the profession that has historically been associated with careers in Kinesiology. This course relates to other courses in sport ethics, sport philosophy and history of sport as they provide the theoretical background for coaching decisions. In addition, this course demonstrates practical implementation of theories from nutrition as well as activity courses. The course offers students an in depth study of sport and gender specific differences as they relate to the coaching profession. The students observe, question and study current coaches while examining their own backgrounds to develop a set of principles to handle today's coaching issues. The emphasis on class discussion and interaction with various athletic coaches introduces students to realities of today's coaching profession and the challenges of the 21st century coach. This course fulfills 3 credits in Writing Across the Curriculum. Students may only receive credit for KINES 493 or KINES 493W.
In addition to cutting majors, administration has proposed a massive restructuring of the university. The College of Letters and Sciences will cease to exist, and those majors will be scattered throughout the other colleges. Departments will also cease to exist, and the university will be structured around "interdisciplinary professional schools." No one is really sure how this is supposed to work. It certainly won't save the university any money. Simultaneously, UWSP is investing in multiple new, expensive, "career-oriented" degree programs that administration believes will draw more students to campus. They have never produced any market research to show that those majors will actually increase enrollment or solve our budget crisis. This fall, for instance, the university just approved a PhD in Physical Therapy that will cost $1 million, and will take years to become financially solvent. It's unclear how this can be justified. 2ff7e9595c
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