Students must apply to the Department of Kinesiology and Health at least one academic term prior to scheduling the practicum. Travel and expenses may be required. This course covers applied training in specialty areas including but not limited to adapted aquatics, psychodrama, leisure counseling, disabled sports, and pain management. With adviser approval, the student may select two of the following courses in lieu of the RCLS 3350 requirement in this concentration. Students develop knowledge and skills in designing and implementing movement and rhythmical activities for P-5 curriculums.
Emphasis is placed on the ability to analyze and instruct the associated movement skills.
Students develop knowledge and skills in lifetime fitness activities such as aerobics, jogging, walking, weight training, muscle toning, general conditioning. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the health and fitness benefits provided through participation in these activities. Emphasis is placed on developing performance skills as well as the ability to analyze and teach the associated movement skills. Emphasis is on producing competent performers as well as the ability to analyze and teach the associated movement skills. Case study analysis and critique of public relations programs.