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Kinesiology (KNES)School of Public Health2351 School of Public Health Building, 301-405-2450 www.sph.umd.edu/KNES anapalla@umd.edu Chair: B. Hatfield (Prof & Chair) Director: A. Palla-Kane Professors: D. Andrews, J. Clark, J. Hagberg, B. Hurley, S. Iso-Ahola, J. Jeka Associate Professors: S. McDaniel, M. Rogers, S. Roth (Associate Chair/Graduate Director), J. Shim, E. Spangenburg Assistant Professors: E. Chin, S. Jette, J. Smith, D. Thomas Instructors: E. Brown (Internship coordinator), D. Deglau (MCERT program director), M. Scott, J. Zimmerman (Physical Activity Program coordinator) Lecturers: R. Gentili, A. Ginsberg, K. Klotz, R. Lindle, M. Oliveira, J. Phillips, L. Plotkin, A. Romeo, L. Rush, A. Shums, J. Sterling, D. Vacante Professors Emeriti: D. Clarke, C. Dotson, B. Franks, J. Hult, D. Kelley, S. Phillips (Assoc Prof Emerita), D. Steel, J. Wrenn (Assoc Prof Emeritus) The Major The Department of Kinesiology offers two undergraduate degree programs. Students may choose to major in Kinesiology.
The Physical Education Major has been suspended and currently is not accepting students to the program. Departmental contact: Dr. Ana Palla-Kane (301-405-2502, anapalla@umd.edu) Program Objectives The overall mission of the Department of Kinesiology is to improve the health and well being of all people through an interdisciplinary understanding of physical activity in its many forms (e.g., exercise, sport, movement activities of daily living). The Department of Kinesiology is committed to providing students with an excellent education in Kinesiology; generating empirical evidence about physical activity; and providing services to the state, nation, and world by furthering and sharing our knowledge and expertise about physical activity. The undergraduate educational mission of the Department of Kinesiology is to enable students to develop an interdisciplinary knowledge of kinesiology, value physical activity and its integration within the discipline, and understand how kinesiologists work to improve the health and well-being of individuals and society. Program Learning Outcomes At the completion of the B.S. degree in Kinesiology, students should demonstrate the following outcomes: 1. Students will interpret, synthesize, and critically analyze research underlying the kinesiological dimensions of physical activity and health. 2. Students will develop principled reasoning skills necessary to apply and extend kinesiology knowledge to address problems that are relevant to physical activity and the health of diverse populations. 3. Students will integrate, interrogate, and communicate the connection between the scholarship of kinesiology and the goals of public health. 4. Students will engage in a diversity of physical activities both within and outside their formal curriculum. 5. Students will integrate their physical activity experiences with kinesiology sub-disciplinary knowledge.
Requirements for the Major Physical Education Major The Physical Education degree program is designed to lead to Pre-K-12 teacher certification in the State of Maryland. Maryland teaching certificates are reciprocal with most other states. While this program is designed to provide professional preparation for individuals in public school settings, it also provides excellent preparation for those wishing to pursue other professional opportunities in sport, exercise, or physical activity. Also, due to the scientific foundation of the degree program, an appropriate background is established for future graduate work for those who desire to continue their studies in any area involving human movement and sport. Many courses require prerequisites and proper sequencing is very important. Not all courses are offered every semester. All interested students are urged to schedule an advising appointment with the program coordinator before declaring this major. Students should consult the department for updated information.
To complete the Physical Education program a minimum of 120 credits is required, including the General Education CORE program. Admission into the College of Education "Teacher Education Program" is required upon completion of 45 applicable credits. To be admitted students must a. pass the Praxis I exam, b. have a GPA of 2.5 (with at least 12-15 hours at University of Maryland), c. be in compliance with the "College of Education Technical Standards/Foundational Competencies", and d. participate in extracurricular professional opportunities beyond the program requirements. The candidate must meet with the Physical Education advisor to approve the extracurricular activities plan. Additional information is available on the College of Education website at www.education.umd.edu/studentinfo/teachercert.html
Kinesiology Major This program offers students the opportunity to study the interdisciplinary body of knowledge related to human physical activity and sport, and to pursue specific specializations so that each individual can prepare for a particular career goal within the broad discipline. There is no intent to orient all students toward a particular specialized interest, orientation or career. However, many current students are pursuing careers in medically-related fields (i.e., physical therapy, physician, chiropractor), in the fitness industry (i.e., corporate fitness, personal training, health fitness director) as well as in the sport industry (sport management, sport marketing, events management, equipment sales, athletic director). The program provides a hierarchical approach to the study of human movement. First, a broad core of knowledge is recognized as being a necessary foundation for advanced and more specific courses. Secondly, at the 'Options' level, students select from approved upper level KNES courses, which they believe will provide the knowledge to pursue whatever future goal they set for themselves. To further strengthen specific areas of interest, students should select electives carefully. The program culminates with a senior seminar class in which students write a substantial paper and discuss the implications of research.
* To complete the Kinesiology degree a minimum of 120 credits is required, including the general education (CORE) program.
Advising Advising is mandatory for Physical Education majors and strongly recommended (but not mandatory) for Kinesiology majors.
Advising appointments can be made online at the website ( www.sph.umd.edu/KNES/advising ). Advisors are not assigned to individual students, although certain advisors will handle issues related to policy exceptions, academic difficulties, change of major, study abroad, internships, athletes, and other special cases. Advisors will assist with registration procedures, program updates, University resources, career guidance, and related issues. Students are strongly encouraged to follow their approved academic plan for timely progress throughout the degree program. Changes in the academic plan should be discussed with an academic advisor. Undergraduate Research Experiences Undergraduate research experiences are encouraged. Research internships are available from 1 to 3 credits and are recommended at the junior or senior level, following the completion of most Kinesiology core courses. Additional information is available on the UMD Undergraduate Research website (www.ugresearch.umd.edu/) or by contacting Director of the Undergraduate Programs (301 405-2450). Internships Internships are encouraged to assist students in connecting and applying academic and conceptual knowledge to the real world. Most students consider internships during their junior and senior years following the completion of related kinesiology core and options courses. From a practical perspective, internships are invaluable in helping students focus on career options, gain experience, establish professional contacts and, perhaps most importantly, deciding whether a particular field is truly a good fit both professionally and personally. Additional information is available on the department website (www.sph.umd.edu/KNES/ugrad/internship.html) or by contacting the Director of the Undergraduate Programs (301-405-2450). Honors Program
The Department of Kinesiology Honors Program provides an opportunity for students to engage in challenging educational experiences related to the study of human movement, sport, and exercise. Students with strong intellectual interests and the ability to pursue those interests at a high level are eligible for this program. It is the goal of the Honors Program to nurture these students and encourage them to pursue their interests in a range of intellectual topics. The Honors Program in the Department of Kinesiology is primarily designed for junior and senior level students to encourage them to engage in scholarly independent study and discussions.
Students interested in entering the Honors Program should visit the following website: www.sph.umd.edu/KNES/ugrad/honors.html. Inquires about the program should be directed to Honors Program Director at knes-honors@umd.edu. Student Societies and Professional Organizations Kinesiology Student Organization (KSO) A student group dedicated to bringing the Kinesiology community together through service learning, professional development opportunities, and social outlets. Contact KSO at kso@umd.edu Scholarships and Financial Assistance The Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) administers all types of federal, state and institutional financial assistance progams and, in cooperation with other university offices, participates in the awarding of scholarships to deserving students. For information, visit: www.financialaid.umd.edu"; For information on departmental scholarships (the Jerry Wrenn and Alice Morgan Love scholarships), please contact the department at 301 405-2453. |