The following are expectations of all graduates of the Kinesiology Program:

1. Understand, evaluate and apply ethical principles (particularly

    an ethic of care) in sport and movement contexts.

2. Demonstrate the ability to create, lead or facilitate a variety of 

    movement activities for a variety of participants.

3. Understand and facilitate the practice of moving with bodily or

    kinesthetic awareness.

4. Understand, articulate and apply mechanical principles to the

    instruction of safe and efficient movement and the prevention of

    injury.

5. Understand, articulate and apply anatomical and physiological

    principles to the instruction of safe and efficient movement and

    the prevention of injury.

6. Understand, articulate and apply the psychological principles

    that inform health-supportive and effective movement practices,

    including the ―positive coaching‖ of sports.

7. Understand, articulate, experience and apply the basic

    principles of health-related fitness.

8. Understand, articulate and analyze the sociological

    connections between sport and various societies in the US and

    around the world.

9. Understand and articulate the needs of varied populations with

    physical and mental challenges, and evaluate and create

    modified programs in sport and physical activity.