Course Description
Students will participate in a service-learning experience that meets identified community needs, reflect on the service activity so as to gain further understanding of course content, a broader appreciation of the discipline, and an enhanced sense of personal values and civic responsibility.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate student requirements will vary by instructor but will
adhere to one or more of the following: The student will: 1.
Conduct an independent review and summarization of prescribed
literature topic; 2. Take a leadership role in assisting
undergraduates to execute service-learning activities; 3.
Develop and implement a physical activity intervention; 4.
Demonstrate advanced skills that reflect mastery of
instructional methods; 5. Provide oral and or written reports
on progress of service-learning activities.
Athena Title
Service Learning in KINS
Non-Traditional Format
Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that employs skills and knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. The course uses service-learning as the primary pedagogical too for teaching course objectives. Students will work on a comprehensive project(s) and may be required to spend considerable time outside the classroom. The time spent in the service-learning component will be determined by the instructor.
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, student will be able to: 1. Describe the impact of current issues in kinesiology on society. 2. Discuss practical implications of the identified problem, propose and engage in practical solutions that improve current practices. 3. Engage in discussion and problem solving with regard to current issues of kinesiology. 4. Discuss and summarize the most recent and relevant literature related to the specific topics of the class. 5. Apply skills and knowledge learned in community settings via class discussions and projects.
Topical Outline
Topics will adhere to guidelines established by the Service-Learning Curriculum Committee. Specific topics will be selected by the instructor. 1. Identification and discussion of the current issues and problems. 2. Key concepts, theories, and background information with regard to the current issues and problems. 3. Critical literature related to the current issues and problems. 4. Potential solutions for the current issues and problems. 5. Engagement with community identified as being in need. 6. Implications of the current issues and problems for the present and future.
Syllabus
Public CV