Class Dates
08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023
Units
4.0
Delivered By
Online Asynchronous
Instructor(s)
Christian Larson
(crlarson@ksu.edu)
Robert Pettay
(pet7@ksu.edu)
Meeting Times
Meets by Appt
Meeting Location
Distance Education

Biobehavioral Bases of Physical Activity

KIN 220 - Class Number: 14110

Human Diversity within the U.S. Natural and Physical Sciences General Education

Description:

A critical examination of the role and impact of physical activity in contemporary society. Current perspectives from the biological and behavioral domains of kinesiology will be used to explore the significance of physical activity with particular emphasis placed on implications for health-related fitness. Theory and research will be used to help students make personal applications conducive to lifelong commitment to physical activity. Topics include health-fitness assessment, physiology of physical activity, biomechanics of physical activity and social/psychological determinants of sedentary vs. physically active lifestyles. Two hours of lec. and two hours of lab experiences.

Permissions:

  • Instructor Christian Larson's permission is required after 08/28/2023.

Student Requirements:

  • Internet access

Enrollment Dates
03/20/2023 to 08/21/2023
Enrollment Limit
30

Credit/Tuition Options

Credit Option Hours

Enrollments received on or after the first day of class may be assessed a $65 special handling fee.


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