Teaching Concentration in Kinesiology
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The teaching concentration in the Kinesiology Department is designed to prepare individuals to teach K - 12 physical education students through the integration of theory, practice, field experience, and service. The undergraduate concentration is unique in its focus on extensive field experiences, practical application of current theory, laboratory experiences, and emphasis on technology. The curriculum is also focused on and directly aligned with the California standards for teachers. Courses are arranged sequentially and taken with peer cohorts in 6 quarter blocks. Each quarter teaching concentration students are immersed in theory based courses that reflect the "learn by doing" philosophy.
In their senior year, students will complete the field experience sequence which includes a strong laboratory component that directly links with course discussions and assignments from the previous year. All course instructors have taught in a variety of K-12 settings and can therefore augment class experiences with practical applications. Current educational technologies are incorporated into course delivery and assignments. Cal Poly is a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing approved program which means all graduates are certified to enroll in any credential program across the state.
Teaching Concentration Curriculum
Cal Poly's Teaching Concentration consists of 124 quarter units in major and teaching concentration classes. These courses are divided into two sections, Kinesiology Core Courses ( 66 quarter units ) and Teaching Concentration Courses ( 58 quarter units ). The matrix below illustrates this breakdown.
Kinesiology Core Courses
Course Number Course Title Units
KINE 270 |
Introduction to Kinesiology |
4 |
KINE 206-229 |
Professional Activity |
6 |
KINE 250 or 255 |
Health Education or Multicultural Health (D4) |
4 |
KINE 280 |
Responding to Emergencies: First Aid/CPR |
1 |
KINE 301 |
Muscle Anatomy |
1 |
KINE 302 |
Biomechanics |
4 |
KINE 303 |
Physiology of Exercise |
4 |
KINE 307 |
Adapted Physical Activity |
4 |
KINE 402 |
Motor Learning and Control |
4 |
KINE 411 |
Psycho/Social Aspects of Physical Activity |
4 |
KINE 451 |
Nutrition for Fitness and Sport |
5 |
KINE 461 |
Senior Project |
2 |
Math 118 |
Pre-Calculus Algebra (B1) |
4 |
Stat 217 |
Intro to Statistical concepts and Methods |
4 |
Stat 218 |
Applied Statistics - Life Sciences |
Zoo 331 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
5 |
Zoo 332 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
5 |
Physics 121 |
College Physics |
4 |
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65 |
The Kinesiology Core ( 65 Units ) are courses taken by all Kinesiology students regardless of concentration or program focus. As such, students in Teaching Concentration are enrolled in these classes with students in the Exercise Science and Health Promotion Concentration and students with an Individualized Course of Study. Students in the Teaching Concentration also take classes in the Teaching Concentration, and these classes are restricted to individuals in that concentration.
Teaching Concentration Courses
Course Number Course Title Units
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KINE 300 |
Planning & Techniques in PE * |
3 |
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KINE 304 |
Assessment in K-12 Physical Education * |
3 |
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KINE 308 |
Motor Development |
3 |
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KINE 309 |
Creative & Non-Traditional Games |
3 |
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KINE 315 |
Field Sports |
3 |
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KINE 316 |
Net/Wall Games |
3 |
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KINE 384 |
Water Safety Instructor |
3 |
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KINE 396 |
Outdoor Education |
3 |
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KINE 419 |
PE program Content in Elementary School |
3 |
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KINE 421 |
Strategies for Teaching PE |
3 |
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KINE 422 |
Teaching Elementary School PE |
4 |
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KINE 423 |
Teaching Middle School PE |
4 |
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KINE 425 |
Teaching High School PE |
4 |
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KINE 443 |
Comprehensive School Health Education |
4 |
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Bio 111 |
General Biology (B2) |
4 |
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Chem 110 |
World of Chemistry (B3 & B4) |
4 |
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Danc 381 |
Methods of Teaching Dance |
4 |
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59 |
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Required Professional Activity Classes
Cal Poly Kinesiology students are required to take 6 units of professional activities. This requirement is met by students in Cal Poly's Teaching Concentration when they complete a required list of professional activities. It is necessary for those students to take specific classes in order to meet the requirements of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The courses that are required include:
Course Number Course Title Units
KINE 208 |
Golf |
1 |
KINE 219 |
Progressive Strength Training |
1 |
KINE 221 |
Combatives/Self Defense |
1 |
KINE 223
Or KINE 224 |
Cross Country and Track Events
Field Events |
1 |
KINE 226 |
Soccer |
1 |
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5 |
Teaching Credential
Students who successfully complete all requirements for the Teaching Concentration in the Department with a 2.75 grade point average will be eligible to enroll in the credential program at Cal Poly or any accredited program throughout California. For information regarding that program please contact Dr.Kevin Taylor and go to the College of Education home page ..
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