Apr 03, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog (BETA) Cal State East Bay 
    
2026-2027 Catalog (BETA) Cal State East Bay
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KIN 271 - Physics of Inclusive Dance


Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: GE-5A, GE-5C; Diversity
Physics of Inclusive Dance is a lower division GE course cross-listed in DANC, KIN, and PHYS that satisfies 5A, 5C, and Diversity Overlay requirements. In this course, students learn basic physics and biomechanics concepts and apply these concepts to inclusive dance through the study of diverse dance styles. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-5A - Lower Division Physical Science and GE-5C - Laboratory, Overlay - Diversity
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online-Synchronous.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Cross-listed: DANC 271 and PHYS 271
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently


Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Students will be able to identify and describe the main components of diverse dance styles.

2. Students will be able to define basic physics concepts (e.g. force, torque, momentum, pressure).

3. Students will be able to perform inclusive dance movements and explain the physical concepts behind how the movement occurs.

4. Students will be able to apply concepts of physics to their own dance movements and the movements of others.

5. Students will be able to create an inclusive dance sequence highlighting the presence of one or more physical concepts.

GE-5A. Physical Science Learning Outcomes
 

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of scientific theories, concepts, and data about the physical sciences.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of scientific practices, including the scientific method.
  3. Describe the potential limits of scientific endeavors, including the accepted standards and ethics associated with scientific inquiry.
     
GE-5C. Physical and Biological Sciences (Laboratory) Activity Learning Outcomes
 

  1. Apply their knowledge of scientific theories, concepts, and data about the physical and life sciences through laboratory or field activities.
  2. Apply their understanding of scientific practices, including the scientific method in a laboratory or field setting.
  3. Apply accepted standards related to safety and ethics associated with conducting and communicating scientific inquiry, while completing laboratory or field activities.
     

Diversity Overlay Learning Outcomes
 

  1. Describe the histories, experiences or views of one or more cultural groups.
  2. Analyze the overlap or intersection of social identities of oneself and/or other cultural groups (e.g., culture, gender, class, sexuality, religion, disability, immigration status, and/or age).
  3. Examine the impact of their own identity on their experiences with and/or views of other cultural groups.



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