KIN 251

Analysis of Research and Issues in Kinesiology

Kinesiology - Graduate Program

 

Catalog Description

 

Designed to develop knowledge and skill to understand and interpret qualitative and quantitative research and engage in critical thinking across physical, biological, behavioral, and sociocultural issues in the kinesiology subdisciplines.

 

 

SPRING, 2007 Course Plan

 

Kin 251 Analysis of Research and Issues in Kinesiology

Tentative Course Schedule

Date

Seminar topic

Assignment

Jan. 30

Introduction to Class

 

Feb. 6

 

Article Critiquing (NOTES)

Interactive Participation

Feb. 13

APA Tutorial/Quiz
To be completed in
Class.

Tutorial Quiz  and written sample in class (1/1)

Feb. 20

Analyzing Research: (NOTES)
Interpreting Qualitative Research Data

Interactive Participation

Feb. 27

Analyzing Research:
Interpreting Quantitative Research Data

Interactive Participation/Written Assignment
(2/5)

March 6

IRB Workshop –
March 5th OR March 8th

4:00-6:00PM Room 603 LARC

(Workshop Flyer)

March 13

Library Assignment

 

InteractiveParticipation

Written Assignment

March 20

Critical Thinking and Concept Mapping/
Critical Thinking within your Discipline (NOTES)

Interactive Participation

Critical Analysis Topic & outline due

(assign media project)

March 27

SPRING BREAK

NO CLASS

April 3

Topic-Impact of the Media (NOTES)

Interactive Participation/

(3/5)Interactive Participation

 

April 10

Topic-Obesity and Physical Activity
Guest Lecture-
Dr. V. G. Payne

Interactive Participation /Written Assignment
(4/5)


April 17

Topic-Issues related to Physical Fitness and Activity

Interactive Participation Written Assignment (5/5)

April 24

Topic-Historical/
International Perspectives related to Physical Activity (NOTES)

Interactive Participation

May 1

Topic-Issues in Disability Sport.
Critical Thinking Paper-DUE

Interactive Participation/
Paper-30%

May 8

Critical Thinking Paper Presentations

15 Minutes/seven slides max per student (20%)

May 15

Critical Thinking Paper Presentations-
Continued

 

May 22

Final Exam:
7:45PM-10:00PM

Final Exam-30%