Emphasis is placed on sports participation in relation to social structures, subcultures and human values. This course is designed to provide an understanding of the sequence and relationship of motor development and perceptual activity throughout the pre-school years. It includes experiences related to readiness for learning physical skills, movement education approaches, and curricular content for early childhood. Concepts and theories are presented which concern the psychological factors involved in sports and their effects on performance. A study is made of the efficient use of the human body in work, play and rest.
Emphasis is placed on muscular structure, mechanical and neurological aspects.
This course will present the theoretical and experimental bases for the understanding of human behavior in movement. Areas of study include, movement, perception, motivation, exceptional performance, personality, and maturation. An intensive laboratory-oriented experience for practitioners seeking to upgrade teaching, coaching, or leadership competencies in areas related to Kinesiology, Coaching, and Athletics. May be repeated for credit with approval of Department Chair. This phase of the thesis investigation includes the completion of the review of the related literature, formulation of the research design and procedures and related pilot studies.