CSU System Conference

In preparing for this Spring, 1998 conference being convened by the Department Chairs of the CSU System campuses that offer a Kinesiology or Physical Education degree, it was decided to provide a focus and structure to the working conference with the intent that persons attending will be able to prepare for their participatory roles. The hope is that the Conference discussions will yield a list of program competencies according to the following grid format:

Student Groupings

Entry to Graduation Upper Division

All Students

Motor Learning, Motor Development

Movement Analysis

Physiological Function

Psycho-Social, History, Philosophy

Pedagogy

AT/APE

The competencies that emerge from the Conference will be reviewed by a panel of faculty still to be selected and then submitted to the CSU Department faculties that grant degrees in Kinesiology/Physical Education for their review. Following that review, a second conference will be convened to discuss how to assess the competencies that have been supported by the faculty.

Your willingness to participate in this evolving process is to be commended, for the experience will be quite intense. To assist in this process, possible competencies have been identified and grouped. It is our intent that you will modify, move, add to, etc. these statements to establish a group of competencies that can be submitted to the faculty for their discussion.

Your Department Chairs

CSU System Student Competency Conference

Preamble to Conference

Kinesiology/Physical Education major degree programs are found on 20 California State University Campuses. While each program has its own unique geographic and curricular character, there are common benchmarks of achievement that are expected of major students across the system.

The purpose of this symposium is to assist the campuses in expressing a shared disciplinary philosophy, at the broadest level, about what it means to be a major in kinesiology. We hope that this philosophy will help us derive common expectations for the undergraduate student and programmatic objectives that would assist the student in achieving those professional objectives. Our purpose is to delineate the common knowledge and skills that we ought to expect of a graduate in Kinesiology in the CSU system.

As a cohesive system of collaborative institutions, a critical self-examination of goals and expectations can help provide clarity that will enhance curricular integrity, enhance teaching and learning, and facilitate regional and inter-institutional planning. Ultimately, it will assist our students in developing a defined set of skills and knowledge that will help them prepare for movement and exercise-related careers; and it will help us focus on those aspects of the undergraduate experiences that we believe should be common to us all.

At the same time, we fully expect each campus to maintain its unique identity. We hope that the expression of a shared purpose will facilitate us in achieving our teaching and scholarly goals, will help give direction to the development of our facilities and faculty resources; and will help demonstrate our cohesion as a system. Our unique program directions and interpretations are meant to flourish within the broad common learning objectives that we share as professionals.

CSU System Student Competency Conference

Mission Statement

(Components of Mission Statement - Statement needs to emerge)

to study human movement using an integrated approach that combines the perspectives of both art and science and encompasses both cognitive and experiential knowledge of human movement

to study all phenomena associated with the functioning of the individual in the realm of motor activity (behavior).

CSU System Student Competency Conference

Graduation Competencies from Upper Division Major

Students who graduate in a CSU Kinesiology/Physical Education degree program will be competent in the following general areas:

the acquisition and performance of motor skills (motor learning, motor development;
the functioning of the neuro-muscular system as it supports effective movement (biomechanics);
the physiological adaptations to exercise (exercise physiology);
the rehabilitation or reacquisition of skill and physiological sufficiency subsequent to trauma (athletic training, adapted physical education);
the interactions among the socio-cultural, psychological, biomechanical, and physiological factors which serve to constrain or define motor behavior (history, psychology, sociology, philosophy); and
the acquisition and demonstration of movement pedagogy (teacher preparation).

CSU System Student Competency Conference

Graduation Competencies from Upper Division Major

Competencies for All Students Majoring in Kinesiology/Physical Education:

All students graduating from our programs will be expected to:

understand how to analyze human movement in the context of skill;
understand the mutual relationship between moving and knowing and to have insight into oneself as a moving and knowing system;
understand the socio-cultural, behavioral, anatomical, mechanical and physiological bases of movement;
understand the history and philosophy of kinesiology/physical education including its status in contemporary society and the role of its members in promoting the profession;
understand the relationship between movement, exercise, well-being and skill across the life span and under a variety of environmentally and personally unique conditions;
understand the multidisciplinary contributions to the body of knowledge in human movement (including, but not limited to, math, psychology, physics, chemistry and biology)
apply kinesiological information and methodologies to the analysis of a movement-related problems of significance both as an individual and as a member of a group
understand standards and expectations of the professional community;
engage in informed dialogue with the professional and lay communities;
apply program competencies in professionally related community activities with diverse populations in the learning and performance of movement;
exhibit appropriate professional behavior and ethics;
demonstrate knowledge and appropriate motor skills and physical fitness;
understand the role of diversity including cultural, ethnic, gender, socio-economic, language, and disability;
apply management and motivation strategies for changing human behaviors;
assess and evaluate appropriately changes in behavior for persons with diverse backgrounds, varying abilities, and special needs; and
apply lifelong human development processes to motor learning and performance.

CSU System Student Competency Conference

Graduation Competencies from Upper Division Major

Competencies for Students within Degree Options

Motor Learning/Motor Development

Students will be able to demonstrate the following competencies pertaining to the acquisition and performance of motor skills:

understand the factors which influence the development, acquisition and control of movement and skill.
understand factors which influence the form, function, and effectiveness of movement.
understand factors which effect performance, refinement, or relearning of motor skill
interpret meanings associated with movement
perform detailed qualitative and quantitative analyses of movement in a variety of contexts
demonstrate understanding of the literature of human movement,
understand the various levels on which movement and skill can be analyzed.
identify a movement-related problem and determine the appropriate tool for analysis
use knowledge and skills to solve movement problems in a variety of scholarly and professional settings
understand individual difference variables such as agility, balance, flexibility, coordination, strength, and speed and how they affect performance.
understand the components of perceptual-motor development such as visual, auditory, tactile and kinesthetic discrimination as they relate to skill acquisition and performance.
understand physical changes of diverse populations that occur with growth, development, and age; and their impact upon mechanical and physiological aspects of motor performance.
understand classical and current theories of motor learning as they relate to fundamental concepts underlying skill acquisition such as transfer, feedback, retention, practice, readiness, and observational learning.
understand motor task analysis as it relates to motor development, enabling students to select or design motor tasks that are appropriate to lifelong human development.
understand conditions that affect growth, motor development, and motor learning such as diseases; social, emotional and environmental factors; nutrition, and physical disabilities.
understand biological and environmental factors which influence the development of motor skills.
understand developmental patterns, skills, and adaptations required for individuals with atypical development as a result of variations in growth and motor development.
understand progression of physical growth and development, and the changes which occur with age.
understand the effects of participation in physical fitness, movement activities, and sport on the health and well being of individuals.
understand effects of medication and chronic illness on physical fitness and motor performance.
understand implications of personal hygiene, sexually transmitted diseases, posture, and nutrition.
understand medical terminology and exercise prescription/limitations in developing instructional and training progress.
understand state and community agencies, and other resources for combating health, nutritional, and pharmacological or communicable disease that are prevalent in society.
understand research findings and standards of practice on program planning, organization, and implementation, and casual factors that effect the learning and functioning of individuals.
understand the concept of injury prevention that may occur in physical activity and sport.
demonstrate proper techniques and safety principles to wheelchair transfers, lifts, and assists when individuals with disabilities participate in physical activities.
understand legal concepts as they relate to movement activities and facilities.
select current instruments and procedures for measuring physiological, biomechanical, perceptual, motor, and postural functioning of diverse individuals.
construct assessment instruments, procedures, and appropriate criteria for measuring physical and motor performance of diverse individuals.
interpret results of the assessment process.
understand principles of evaluation and standards of practice in determining placement, programming, and progress.

MOVEMENT AND SPORT COMPETENCIES

demonstrate fundamental movement skills, such as basic locomotor and non-locomotor skills, movement patterns, manipulative skills, basic rhythmic movement, and elements (space, time, force).
apply movement analysis to movement patterns.
understand creative movements such as exploration, improvisation and problem solving.
understand dance experiences which may include modern, jazz, ballet, square, social, and dance from other cultures.
demonstrate gymnastic movements, such as self-testing stunts, tumbling, floor exercise, and apparatus work.
demonstrate aquatic skills such as water safety, swimming strokes, diving, synchronized swimming, and water games.
demonstrate individual sports such as archery, bowling, and golf.
demonstrate dual sports such as fencing and racquet sports.
demonstrate team sports such as basketball, soccer, and volleyball.
demonstrate global games and activities from other cultures.
demonstrate non-traditional games and activities which promote cooperative activities.
demonstrate outdoor education activities.
demonstrate fitness activities in addition to the previously stated movement forms, such as aerobic conditioning, weight training, and stretching.
demonstrate combatives, such as self-defense or wrestling.
identify those factors which limit performance and to establish a priority for change in those factors most likely to lead to improvement in performance.
understand the neurological development of individuals.
understand the variations in perceptual motor development of individuals.
understand the motor learning and perceptual research, and its application in designing and implementing appropriate instructional programs.
understand the stages of cognitive development.
understand the principles of learning and various types of practice (mass vs. distributed practice).
understand the principles and standards of practice of motivation, reinforcement, and knowledge of results and performance on motor skill development.
understand the principles of knowledge of performance and results to the development of physical fitness and motor skills.
understand the effect of deviations in growth, development, and/or neurology on biomechanics
understand motor impairments and related strategies utilized to develop and improve movement performance.

CSU System Student Competency Conference

Graduation Competencies from Upper Division Major

Competencies for Students within Degree Options

Biomechanics

Students will be able to demonstrate the following competencies pertaining to the functioning of the neuro-muscular system as it supports effective movement:

ANATOMICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Joint Structure and Function

name and define the fundamental planes and axes.
describe and demonstrate joint movements with respect to plane and axis of motion.
explain the relationships between joint structure and function.
name and demonstrate the actions possible in each joint in other than the anatomical starting position.
state the factors contributing to joint range of motion and stability.
measure a joint's range of motion and to state appropriate procedures for improving that range.
analyze human movement patterns in terms of joint actions.

Muscular Function

name the major muscles or muscle groups active in any given joint action.
identify the type(s) of muscular contraction (static, concentric, eccentric) occurring in any given joint action.
explain the cooperative action of muscles in controlling joint actions and to identify the role (agonist, antagonist, stabilizer, neutralizer) played by the muscle(s) in a given movement.
explain the mechanical characteristics (e.g. force-velocity and length-tension relationships) of muscle contraction in static and dynamic movements and understand their implications.
understand the circulatory system, nervous system, digestive system, endocrine system, muscular system, and skeletal system.
understand the normal and abnormal structural relationships as they relate to the pathomechanics of athletic injuries (e.g., valgus knees, varus forefoot, Q angle).
understand musculoskeletal system with emphasis on bony landmarks and soft tissue structure.
locate and palpate bony landmarks, articulations, ligamentous structures, musculotendinous units, and other soft tissue.

Neuromuscular Considerations

name and define the basic structures (e.g. motor unit, muscle spindle and proprioceptors) of the neuromuscular system.
describe the anatomic bases for reflex acts and to name and define examples of reflexes (e.g. stretch reflex. righting and support reflexes, and reciprocal inhibition or co-contraction) affecting skeletal movements.

MECHANICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Basic Considerations
1. describe the nature of vector quantities and to identify such quantities.
2. combine and resolve two dimensional vectors.
Motion
1. name and describe the various forms of motion experienced by the human body.
2. define both absolute and relative motion.
Description of Motion (Kinematics)
1. name and define the basic terms of distance, displacement. speed, velocity, and acceleration as they relate to linear and angular motion, and to name and use the appropriate metric units.
2. describe the behavior of projectiles in both qualitative and quantitative terms.
3. explain the kinematic relationships between linear and angular motion.
4. use simple concepts of motion description (kinematics) to analyze human motion in qualitative terms.
Determination of Motion (Kinetics)
1. name and define basic terms (e.g., force, inertia, mass, momentum, and weight) applicable to linear motion, and to name and use the appropriate metric units.
2. understand and identify the important characteristics (e.g., magnitude, direction, point of application and components) of internal (muscular) and external forces.
3. state the linear forms of Newton's laws of motion and to be able to show the relationship between the behavior of a body experiencing linear motion and the forces responsible for that motion.
4. enumerate and explain the effects of the six significant forces encountered in biomechanical analyses, namely, weight, normal reaction, friction, buoyancy, drag and lift.
5. explain the significance of the impulse-momentum, work-energy, and conservation of momentum relationships in the case of a body experiencing linear motion.
6. name and define basic terms (e.g., angular momentum, couple, eccentric force, moment, moment of inertia and torque) applicable to angular motion and to name and use the related metric units appropriately.
7. state the angular form of Newton's laws of motion and to show the relationship between the behavior of a body experiencing angular motion and the forces responsible for that motion.
8. locate the center of gravity of an individual experimentally, and, generalizing from that knowledge, is able to estimate the location of the center of gravity of persons in any position.
9. understand and to enumerate the factors which affect stability in the human body.
10. explain the kinetic relationships between linear and angular motion.

COMPETENCIES

perform movement analysis and apply biomechanical principles to facilitate mobility and motor performance in wheelchairs, and with assistive devices for diverse individuals.
understand the effect of postural deviations and body alignment on the movement efficiency of diverse individuals.
understand the current research and standards of practice on biomechanical analysis for diverse individuals.

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Graduation Competencies from Upper Division Major

Competencies for Students within Degree Options

Exercise Physiology

Students will be able to demonstrate the following competencies pertaining to physiological adaptations to exercise:

assess physical fitness and wellness, including cardiovascular, body composition, aerobic power, flexibility, muscular power, strength and endurance
design exercise prescriptions for a variety of age groups and physical, social or environmental conditions to develop or maintain fitness
evaluate the effectiveness of various types of health and fitness centers with regard to:
1. their approach to physical fitness and wellness
2. evaluating and conducting exercise programs
administrative and managerial practices
understand the effect of disabilities and chronic conditions on physiological responses to physical activity.
understand functional and developmental differences to consider for exercise assessment and prescription.
develop and implement exercise and physical activity which will improve, ameliorate, or prevent further complication in health related conditions.
understand exercise physiology research and its application in designing and conducting programs of exercise and physical activity.
measure and estimate percent body fat.
measure blood pressure.
understand muscular strength testing, minimum requirements for specific physical activity, and training principles and techniques.
assess muscular endurance, identify minimum requirements for specific physical activity, and apply training principles and techniques.
assess power, identify minimum requirements for specific physical activity, and apply training principles and techniques.
assess agility, identify minimum requirements for specific physical activity, and apply training principles and techniques.
assess cardiovascular endurance, identify minimum requirements for specific physical activity, and apply training principles and techniques.
assess flexibility testing, identify minimum requirements, and apply training principles and techniques.
understand the relationship of local environmental conditions and the athlete or physically active individual's participation.
understand the proper electrolyte and fluid replacement as it relates to the athlete or physically active individual's specific activity.
understand the consequences of inadequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
understand the signs and symptoms of systemic (i.e., cardiovascular, renal) requirements and failure during exercise
understand the principles and techniques of assessing ROM, muscular strength or weakness, structural integrity, and functional capacity.
perform specific manual and/or mechanical tests for ROM, muscular strength or weakness, structural integrity, and functional capacity (e.g., sensory, motor, ligament, neurological)
understand the principles of isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic exercise.
set up and operate exercise equipment.
understand the level of cardiovascular fitness required for specific physical activity.
understand the level of neuromuscular fitness (e.g., muscular, strength, proprioception, kinesthesia, flexibility) required for specific activities.

CSU System Student Competency Conference

Graduation Competencies from Upper Division Major

Competencies for Students within Degree Options

Athletic Training & Adapted Physical Education

Students will be able to demonstrate the following competencies pertaining to the rehabilitation or reacquisition of skill and physiological sufficiency subsequent to trauma:

understand historical conditions that pre-dispose or increase the risk of injury to the athlete or physically active individual in a specific activity
understand physical findings that pre-dispose or increase the risk of injury to the athlete or physically active individual in a specific activity.
understand the principles of the nutritional demands of activity.
understand the contraindications and side-effects of prescription and non-prescription medication in relation to exercise.
understand the accepted guidelines of environmental conditions as they relate to safe participation (e.g., ACSM, US Weather Service, AAP, AAFOF, AMA).
understand the relationship of local environmental conditions and the athlete or physically active individual's participation.
understand the predisposing factors that increase the risk of injury/illness from environmental conditions.
identify hazardous conditions in or around facilities.
select, design, fabricate, apply, and fit custom protective devices.
understand the mechanisms of injury involved in specific activities.
understand the specific sport requirements and regulations in regard to the use of custom protective devices.
understand the legal and safety risks involved in the construction of custom protective devices.
select proper material or product for taping, wrapping, or the use of prophylactic devices.
use techniques for applying and removing taping, wrapping, or prophylactic devices.
inspect and assess the various types of protective devices and equipment utilized and required for participation.
understand the purpose and function of protective devices and equipment used for participation.
demonstrate the proper selection and fitting of protective devices and equipment.
identify unsafe practices associated with participation.
understand the inherent risks which include injury frequency and severity associated with specific activities for the athlete or physically active individual..
develop educational programs for the healthy and injured individuals (e.g., alcohol and other drug abuse, anxiety).
understand the pathomechanics of injury.
understand the body's immediate and delayed physiological response to injury/illness (e.g., level of consciousness, swelling, discoloration, warmth).
palpate pertinent areas of the body in order to assess integrity of human anatomical/physiological systems (e.g., circulatory, nervous, digestive, lymphatic).
understand specific sport and/or position requirements relative to the return to activity.
understand the scope of practice of other health care professionals.
understand emergency management and referral systems.
understand the role of various health care professionals relative to the medical evaluation/diagnosis and treatment of the injured/ill athlete or physically active individual.
understand the theory and application of modalities and the application in rehabilitation.
understand the theory and application of therapeutic exercise and the application in rehabilitation.
understand specific rehabilitation protocols.
understand the indications and contraindications of therapeutic modalities.
understand the indications and contraindications of therapeutic exercise.
demonstrate manual therapy and its application in rehabilitation (e.g., massage, joint mobilization).
understand surgical implications in rehabilitation and function.
understand the effects of electricity on the muscular, skeletal, circulatory, and nervous systems.
understand the effects of therapeutic modalities (e.g., exercise, heat, cold, electricity) on soft tissue injuries or other injuries.
set up and operate therapeutic modalities
understand the principles of physics as they relate to the design, content, etc., of rehabilitative exercise equipment (e.g., levers, forces).
understand the psychological readiness to return to participation.
demonstrate interpersonal communication skills needed to disseminate appropriate rehabilitation information.
understand the laws and regulations governing the storage and dispensing of prescription and non-prescription medications.
information systems as applied to data collection and analysis (written, computerized).
understand the legal responsibilities regarding confidentiality of the medical record and consent for treatment.
understand the federal, state, and/or other applicable sanitation standards for health care facilities, equipment, and therapeutic modalities (National Fire Protection Agency Codes, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital Standards, etc.).
understand the universal precautions required in managing infectious diseases and the transmission of infectious agents.
understand the purchasing practices, including determination of needs, selection of items, bid letting, and inventory control.
understand personal and community health issues.
understand the local/regional health care delivery systems, hospitals, doctors, and insurance guidelines.
identify signs and symptoms of emotional, behavioral, and physical status.
understand the resources for current information about contemporary sports medicine issues.
explain data regarding athletic injuries and the potential for future use.
understand the motivational techniques and group dynamics as they relate to interpersonal communication.
understand the state statutes that regulate other professional organizations that interface with the athletic training profession.
understand the current and pertinent research in athletic injury or illness.

Graduation Competencies from Upper Division Major

Competencies for Students within Degree Options

History, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy

Students will be able to demonstrate the following competencies pertaining to the interactions among the socio-cultural, psychological, biomechanical, and physiological factors which serve to constrain or define motor behavior:

understand the relationship of movement to the development of individual identity such as self-awareness, self-esteem, self-discipline, self-expression, and body image.
understand contemporary theories such as attribution, social learning, competence, learned helplessness, and self efficacy as they relate to motivation in physical activities.
understand the relationship of movement to social interaction and the development of group member identity through activities such as initiative tasks, cooperative learning, problem solving, and trust building experiences.
understand the role of movement activities in society and the relationship of movement activities to social norms, values, and institutions.
understand economic and political issues surrounding various forms of movement activities.
understand race, gender, age, ethnicity differences and exceptional needs in activity choices.
understand human movement activities as instruments of maintenance of traditional values and/or for examination and change of traditional values.
understand the philosophies of physical education and sport for diverse individuals, and the process involved in developing ones own professional philosophy.
understand the current issues, legislation and emerging trends in Kinesiology/Physical Education and their significance.
understand the current research and standards of practice on the philosophy underlying the development of physical education programs.
understand the role and significance of physical activities to the socialization of individuals.
understand the relationship of movement to social interaction and group membership through activities in cooperative learning, initiative tasks, problem solving, and trust building experiences.
understand the unique role of physical activity in the development of attitudes.
understand the current research and standards of practice on socialization and social interaction.
understand how interpersonal relationships are affected by participation in various forms of physical activity.
demonstrate the skills and techniques to adjust and cope with disabilities which affect interpersonal relationships and assist in developing positive self-concepts.
understand how to encourage participation in physical activity programs as a way to develop and maintain psychological well being.
understand the principles and standards of practice of self concept and personality development to developing and implementing instructional and training programs.

Graduation Competencies from Upper Division Major

Competencies for Students within Degree Options

Teacher Preparation

Students will be able to demonstrate the following competencies pertaining to pedagogy of movement:

analyze and apply movement concepts to facilitate motor skill acquisition
demonstrate a broad-based personal movement literacy, skillfulness and fitness
understand a variety of movement and sport forms
understand health-related fitness and wellness
work with individuals who are challenged physically, cognitively or emotionally; and with individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds
demonstrate a pedagogical techniques appropriate to a variety of ages, contexts and conditions
demonstrate assessment techniques appropriate to the teaching environment
understand the problems and issues facing physical educators within the school system
understand the historical and philosophical bases of practices in physical education
understand content knowledge, growth and development, diverse learners, management and motivation, communication, planning and instruction, learner assessment, reflection, and collaboration
demonstrate appropriate techniques for maintaining and increasing positive behaviors including appropriate reinforcement procedures.
demonstrate appropriate techniques to decrease or extinguish inappropriate behaviors.
understand environmental factors that precipitate inappropriate behaviors and their removal.
understand how to document behavior change through data collection, graphing, sampling, or recording of behavior.
understand behavior management research and standards of practice to developing and implementing instructional and training programs.
understand behavior management techniques to maintain or generalize the learned behavior in the community or home.
understand how to change specific behavior by developing a systematic plan which includes analyzing, planning, evaluating, and making program changes when necessary.
demonstrate the identifying and writing of appropriate annual goals and short-term instructional objectives to develop functional skills.
demonstrate the identifying and writing of appropriate annual goals and instructional objectives in the physical, affective, and cognitive learning domains.
understand how assessment and evaluation results relate to the development of program content and teaching strategies.
understand research and standards of practice on assessment and evaluation as it relates to program development.
understand appropriate instructional programs to develop movement ability emphasizing the following areas: physical and motor performance, aquatics, dance, individual and group games, and sport, including lifetime sports and leisure skills.
develop individualized instructional programs based on long-term goals and behavioral objectives established by an interdisciplinary programming team.
adapt physical and motor fitness, aquatics, dance, individual and group games, and sport, including lifetime sports and leisure skills, to effectively meet unique needs.
understand organizations that govern sports and games for diverse individuals.
advise and consult on program content and implementation with teachers, therapists, parents, and administrators.
understand environmental/ecological task analysis techniques used in the process of individualized instruction.
develop instructional programs based on the unique needs and functional ability of diverse individuals in the least restrictive environment.
communicate appropriate community and home-based instructional programs with parents/guardians.
understand alternative placements designed to meet the instructional program needs of diverse individuals, including instruction in the least restrictive environment.
demonstrate appropriate techniques and standards of practice for facilitating interdisciplinary communication among all persons working with diverse individuals in school, home and community-based settings.
assist in various field work settings with a variety of students with different disabilities and ages 0-21 years under the supervision of a qualified professional.
teach individuals with disabilities in a variety of settings and placements under the supervision of a credentialed adapted physical education specialist.
assist in the instruction of a variety of activities including skills in physical and motor fitness, aquatics, dance, individual and group games, and sport, including lifetime sports and leisure.
assist in a variety of teaching practices such as assessment, implementing IEPs, behavior management, modifying equipment and activities to meet individual needs.

Note: (We need to move competencies listed above to this section because they would be best suited for the Freshmen and Sophomore students.)

Entry Competencies into Upper Division Major

Competencies for All Students Majoring in Kinesiology/Physical Education

attain mastery in the use of the computer and other technology to support inquiry in movement-related fields;
apply basic skills in writing, critical thinking, quantitative reasoning and information management to movement-related questions;

Entry Competencies into Upper Division Major

Competencies for Students within Degree Options

Motor Learning/Motor Development

Students will be able to demonstrate the following competencies pertaining to the acquisition and performance of motor skills;

Students must demonstrate appropriate movement and skill vocabulary competencies in activity areas:
1. observe and describe a movement technique accurately.
2. determine the anatomical and mechanical factors basic to the performance of an observed movement.
  1. Aquatics
  2. Dance
  3. Martial arts
  4. Individual sports/activities
  5. Team sports
  6. Fitness
  7. Outdoor Activities
  8. Combatives;
  9. Non-traditional Activities and Games;
  10. Tumbling and Gymnastics.
possess a current Life Guard Training and Water Safety Instruction certification
possess a current First Aid/CPR certification

Entry Competencies into Upper Division Major

Competencies for Students within Degree Options

Biomechanics

Students will be able to demonstrate the following competencies pertaining to the functioning of the neuro-muscular system as it supports effective movement;

ANATOMY

1. name and locate surface bony landmarks in the human body.

2. name and locate major superficial muscles causing surface body contours.

3. name and locate the individual bones of the human skeleton.

4. describe the basic formation and structure of bone and the changes which occur in growth and development.

5. name, locate, and classify articulations of the human body.

6. describe the structure of human articulations, and distinguish among types.

7. name and demonstrate movements possible in major joints when these movements are studied from the anatomical standing position.

8. name and locate muscles and muscle groups important in human motion and to identify their primary actions.

9. name and describe the general organization of the nervous system.

10. describe the neuron and distinguish among the types of neurons.

11. define and describe the motor unit.

MATHEMATICS

1. know the order of precedence where series of arithmetic operations are involved and is able to complete such series where they involve addition. subtraction, multiplication, division, radical signs, parentheses or brackets.

2. perform arithmetic operations involving fractions, decimals or percents.

3. work with and solve problems when data appear in the form of proportions, formulas or equations.

4. solve simple algebraic equations of the linear type.

5. solve word problems requiring the use of simple proportions or linear equations.

6. demonstrate general graphing procedures and interpret the graphs.

7. use the Pythagorean theorem in solving right triangle problems.

8. use the metric system of measure.

Entry Competencies into Upper Division Major

Competencies for Students within Degree Options

Exercise Physiology

Students will be able to demonstrate the following competencies pertaining to physiological adaptations to exercise;

understand the components of wellness, such as nutrition, stress management, cardiovascular risk reduction, and physical fitness.
understand the components of health related fitness.

Entry Competencies into Upper Division Major

Competencies for Students within Degree Options

Athletic Training, Adapted Physical Education

Students will be able to demonstrate the following competencies pertaining to the rehabilitation or reacquisition of skill and physiological sufficiency subsequent to trauma:

Entry Competencies into Upper Division Major

Competencies for Students within Degree Options

History, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy

understand the historical development of Kinesiology/Physical Education including legislation and legal mandates regarding physical movement and sport.
understand the roles and significance of professional organizations on the development of standards of practice, professional ethics, and programs.
understand the roles and significance of organizations on the development of programs that supplement educational activities by providing recreational, leisure, and sports programs.

Entry Competencies into Upper Division Major

Competencies for Students within Degree Options

Teacher Preparation

Students will be able to demonstrate the following competencies pertaining to pedagogy of movement:

	Entry to Graduation	Upper Division
All Students
Motor Learning, Motor Development
Movement Analysis
Physiological Function
Psycho-Social, History, Philosophy
Pedagogy
AT/APE