Lifetime Sports

Catalog description

KINES 24 is divided into three equal units that are designed to give students the opportunity to explore three different sports that have the potential for lilfetime participation. This format will give students an opportunity to gain a breadth of information and experience that will serve as a gateway to learning opportunities in more advanced classes that offer more depth and focus. Such sports may include, but are not limited to: racquet sports, winter sports, archery, bowling or golf. Sports that have lifetime social and wellness values may be offered due to specific location considerations such as unique facilities or faculty expertise. This course provides information not only specific to the sports included, but also on how to incorporate those sports into one's fitness plan throughout life, the potential fitness and wellness benefits of regular participation in the sport, injury prevention, and sportsmanship/etiquette to promote lifelong participation. Participating in lifetime sports will help students understand that regular activity has social, emotional, and physical benefits with potential for total well-being and a better quality of life.