KIN 305 - Critical Issues of the Body

Units: 4
Historical and cultural assumptions about what constitutes a fit body, for whom and for what purposes. Implications of different positions about the relationship and values of physical activity and “fit” bodies.

Prerequisites: B.S. Kinesiology major, BIOL 270, BIOL 271.
Equivalent Quarter Course: KIN 3740.
Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid Only.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Be able to describe the historical and cultural variations of “fitness.”
Be able to explain why there are historical and cultural variations of “fitness.”
Be able to critically examine current claims of “fitness.”
Be able to critically examine implications of different claims of “fitness.”
Be able to articulate their vision of fitness and explain significance and implications of that vision.