Nov 23, 2024

2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog

2016-2017 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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Check departmental information for any additional requirements.

Option 1. Physical Education (24)

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

KNDN 351 - Multicultural Dance Credits: 3
KNPE 235 - Fundamental Sport Skills Credits: 3
KNPE 302 - Assessment in Physical Education School Settings Credits: 3
KNPE 335 - Developmental Skill-Based Approach to Teaching Credits: 3
KNPE 340 - Growth and Motor Development Credits: 3
KNPE 364 - Fitness Education Methods for K-12 Students Credits: 3
KNPE 365 - Introduction to Adventure Education Credits: 3
KNPE 365 is a writing infused course.
OR KNPE 368 - Sport Education Credits: 3
KNPE 421 - Curriculum Designs in Middle and High School Physical Education Credits: 2
KNPE 492 - Special Physical Education Clinic Practicum Credits: 1-2
Students may take this course for 1 semester hour.

Option 2. Interdisciplinary (24-25)

A non-licensure 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 301 - Introduction to Kinesiology and Sport Professions Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
KNPE 310 - Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise Credits: 3
KNPE 346 - Methods of Group Fitness Instruction Credits: 3
OR KNPE 350 - Principles and Techniques of Resistance Training Credits: 3
KNPE 452 - Applied Physiology of Exercise Credits: 4

Select from the following (7)

KNPE 470 - High Performance Development Credits: 4
AND KNPE 472 - Periodization for Performance Enhancement Credits: 3
OR KNPE 462 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Credits: 4
AND KNPE 464 - Scientific Basis of Exercise Testing, Prescription, and Progression Credits: 3
KNPE 464 is a writing infused course.