KIN 302 - Social Justice in Kinesiology

Units: 4
Ways that we can promote more humane, socially just, and democratic forms of physical activity so that all people have opportunities to gain the benefits of physical activity.

Prerequisites: B.S. Kinesiology major, BIOL 270, BIOL 271, KIN 300.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely Online, or Hybrid.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

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

The students will become familiar with key theoretical concepts of literature on social inclusion and exclusion.
The students will apply those theoretical concepts to investigating physical activity in relation to common barriers to participation and retention in physical activity.
The students will be able to identify and describe strategies that support more socially inclusive and democratic physical activity environments.
The students will be able to use basic social science research skills to identify, describe, and assess patterns of physical activity participation.
The students will develop and present research.
The students will be able to identify and describe best practices within physical activity, with an emphasis on social inclusiveness.