Coursework

GRADUATE SPECIALIZATION IN ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Required Courses (18 units)

Core Courses (6 units) Must have a B or better

KIN 605 Research Methods and Design (3)

KIN 610 Quantitative Analysis (3)

KIN 612 Qualitative Analysis (3)

Seminars - Choose two courses (6)

KIN 603 Seminar in Pedagogy in Kinesiology (3)

KIN 606 Seminar in Social Psychology of Sport (3)

KIN 607 Seminar in Sport History (3)

KIN 626 Philosophical Development of Kinesiology (3)

KIN 645 Seminar in Biomechanics (3)

KIN 646 Seminar in Exercise Physiology (3)

KIN 647 Seminar in Adapted Physical Activity * (3)

KIN 679 Seminar in Motor Behavior (3)

KIN 695DA Seminar in Dance Science (3)

* Preferred first seminar in this specialization

Thesis/Project (6 units)

KIN 698 Thesis/project (6)

Elective Courses - Selected with advisor's approval (12 units)

Option Specific Preferred Electives:

KIN 448/L* Adapted Therapeutic Exercise: Eval. & Design / Lab (2/1)

KIN 451/L** Adapted Aquatic Exercise: Eval. & Design / Lab (2/1)

General Electives:

KIN 429 Perceptual Motor Problems of Students with Disabilities (3)

KIN 447/L Implementation and Instruction of Adapted PE Programs (2/1)

KIN 449 Physical Education for Students with Physical Disabilities (3)

KIN 526/L Teaching Effectiveness in Kinesiology (2/1)

KIN 547 PE for Students with MR & Multiple Disabilities (3)

KIN 560 Clinical EKG and Exercise Stress Testing (3)

KIN 575/L Biomechanical Analysis Techniques (3)

KIN 603 Seminar in Pedagogy (3)

KIN 606 Seminar in Social Psychology of Sport (3)

KIN 645 Seminar in Biomechanics (3)

KIN 646 Seminar in Exercise Physiology (3)

KIN 679 Seminar in Motor Behavior (3)

KIN 696 Directed Graduate Research (3)

KIN 699 Independent Study (3-6)

* Prerequisite: KIN 311/L Adapted Therapeutic Exercise: Pr & Ap / Lab (2/1)

**Prerequisite: KIN 313/L Adapted Aquatic Exercise: Pr& Ap / Lab (2/1)

Supporting coursework is also available through the Departments of Special Education, Gerontology, Health Science and Psychology.

Contact Information

For additional information on the graduate specialization in Adapted Physical Activity, please contact

Dr. Taeyou Jung, ATC, CAPE

Email: taeyou.jung@csun.edu  Phone: 818-677-2182 Fax: 818-677-3246 

Center of Achievement, Dept. of Kinesiology, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91330-8287