development, maintenance, and improvement of the framework for instruction and learning in the school--the curriculum. This course will seek to identify and apply principles underlying curriculum improvement for grades K-12.
KINS 6334		Instructional Strategies (3-0-3)
The purpose of this course is to examine and understand systematic methods to improve teaching skills. Two critical subject areas of this course will be the creation of conditions for effective teaching and a review of the literature on effective teaching in physical education.
KINS 6350		Selected Topics (var)
The content of this course is intended to meet the needs and interests of graduate students in selected areas of Kinesiology. Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor.
KINS 6441		Applied Research Planning (3-0-3)
This is the first of a two-course sequence that introduces students to planning an applied research project. Topics include: a review of the nature and purpose of research; the research problem; developing a research proposal; hypotheses; variables; data collection methods and techniques, selection of research subject; conducting the research; writing research results; and preparing a manuscript. Prerequisites: KINS 6241, KINS 6242.
KINS 6442		Applied Research Project (3-0-3)
This course is designed to allow the student to conduct an applied research project under the direct supervision of a faculty member. After conducting the study, the student will prepare a written research report in the form of a manuscript which will be submitted for publication and presentation. Prerequisites: KINS 6441.
KINS 7330		Issues and Trends in Pedagogical Research (3-0-3)
This course will explore issues and trends currently guiding research in curriculum and instruction in physical education. Students will examine theories, methods, and questions found in pertinent literature. Particular attention will be given to analyzing these issues and identifying trends likely to shape the field in the near future.
KINS 7433		Philosophy of Kinesiology (3-0-3)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the historical and philosophical issues of human movement. Students will analyze the writings and teachings of prominent philosophers and make application to kinesiology. Material will be presented in an epistemological approach.
KINS 7434		Seminar in Somatic Studies (3-0-3)
This course will focus on a somatic approach to teaching and learning. In addition to readings and discussions of the human being as an embodied learner, experiencing examples of learning holistically as living, breathing civilization and practice will be emphasized.
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