Thinking Critically about Key Questions in Kinesiology

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This course gives an introduction to some the major academic topics in the Department of Kinesiology with the aim to meet the Penn State first year seminar goal of orienting students to the scholarly community from the outset of their undergraduate studies in a way that will bridge to later experiences in a chosen major. After an overview of kinesiology, different key questions in kinesiology will be explored as vehicles for introducing students to scholarly themes in kinesiology and careers arising from studying kinesiology including and introduction to the role of scientific literature. Specifically themes will relate to the following scholarly areas: Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, History and Philosophy of Sport, Motor Control, and Psychology of Physical Activity. Themes will be examined using critical thinking, providing students with tools to evaluate information.