The student who successfully completes this course will be able 
to accurately:
1. Describe the process and curricular timeline to complete a 
kinesiology degree at UGA
2. Discuss the historical, philosophical, sociological, 
psychological, physiological, biomechanical, pedagogical, motor 
behavior, and business-related aspects of kinesiology
3. Identify sources of literature related to the study of 
kinesiology
4. Discuss the importance of scientific inquiry to professionals 
and be able to interpret research results
5. Describe the professional opportunities available to 
kinesiology majors
6. Present information on certifications appropriate for 
kinesiology majors
7. Be informed of pre-professional organizations directly 
related to kinesiology and the study of sport, physical 
activity, or both.

1. Introduction to the field of kinesiology
2. Admission to the department of kinesiology
3. Spheres of physical activity experience
4. Importance of physical activity experiences
5. Importance of subjective physical activity experiences
6. Philosophy of physical activity
7. History of physical activity
8. Sociology of physical activity
9. Motor behavior
10. Sport and exercise psychology
11. Biomechanics of physical activity
12. Physiology of physical activity
13. Becoming a physical activity professional
14. Careers in health and fitness
15. Careers in therapeutic exercise
16. Careers in teaching physical education
17. Careers in coaching and sport instruction
18. Careers in sport management

Students in this course are expected to conform to the UGA 
Student Honor Code: "I will be academically honest in all of my 
academic work and will not tolerate academic dishonesty of 
others." Academic honesty means performing all academic work 
without plagiarism, cheating, lying, tampering, stealing, 
receiving unauthorized or illegitimate assistance from any other 
person, or using any sources of information that is not common 
knowledge. Students who assist other students in academically 
dishonest acts are in violation of the policy. Consequences of 
academic dishonesty may vary from receiving a lower grade to 
expulsion from the University. Students have the responsibility 
for knowing the University's policy and procedures on academic 
dishonesty, which are described in the publication, A Culture of 
Honesty. Copies of this publication can be obtained from the 
Office of the Vice President for Instruction or may be viewed at 
the following web site: http://www.uga.edu/ovpi/