Sep 22, 2024

2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog

2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Minor in Kinesiology and Physical Education

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Option 1. Physical Education (30½-33½)

This option is designed for the certified teacher who selects physical education as a second teaching field or students seeking endorsement in physical education 6-12.

BIOS 311 - Functional Human Anatomy Credits: 4
or
BIOS 357 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 5
KNDN 220 - Recreational Dance Forms Credits: 2
or
KNDN 351 - Multicultural Dance Credits: 1
KNPE 209 - Tumbling Credits: 0.5
KNPE 217 - Personal Health-Related Fitness Development Credits: 1
KNPE 225 - Fundamental Sport Skills I Credits: 2
KNPE 226 - Fundamental Sport Skills II Credits: 2
KNPE 313 - Mechanical Kinesiology of Motor Skills Credits: 3
or
KNPE 314 - Applied Kinesiology Credits: 4
KNPE 335 - Developmental Skill-Based Approach to Teaching Credits: 3
KNPE 336 - Fitness Education Credits: 1
KNPE 421 - Curriculum Designs in Middle and High School Physical Education Credits: 2
KNPE 446 - Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education School Settings Credits: 3
KNPE 452 - Applied Physiology of Exercise Credits: 4
KNPE 492 - Special Physical Education Clinic Practicum Credits: 1-2
Students may take this course for 1 semester hour.

One of the following (3)

KNPE 365 - Introduction to Adventure Education Credits: 3
KNPE 367 - Tactical Approach to Teaching Games Credits: 3
KNPE 368 - Sport Education Credits: 3

Option 2. Interdisciplinary (20-22)

A non-certification option designed for individualized programming. Subject to departmental approval.

BIOS 311 - Functional Human Anatomy Credits: 4
or
BIOS 357 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 5
KNPE 217 - Personal Health-Related Fitness Development Credits: 1
KNPE 393 - Social Aspects of Sport Credits: 3

Select from the following (3)

KNPE 240 - Aquatic Fitness Credits: 1
KNPE 241 - Aerobic Fitness Credits: 1
KNPE 242 - Techniques of Resistance Training Credits: 1
KNPE 243 - Program Development of Resistance Training Credits: 1

One of the following (3-4)