KSS 1595 - Introduction to Kinesiology and Sport Science
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42004,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Christopher Costa
Email: ccosta@ysu.edu
Course Description
1595. Introduction to Kinesiology and Sport Science. Introduction to physical education, exercise science and related professions. Includes exploration of the general concepts, goals, aims, objectives, professional organizations, scholarly literature, sub-disciplines within the field, and career employment opportunities. 2 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Introduction to Exercise Science | 9781975209131 |
All course readings will be PDF's available via blackboard.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Intro to Kinesiology
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| 8/24 | Syllabus/Expecations Introduce semester long projects |
Physical Activity/Exercise Logging | |
| 8/31 | Guest Lecture: Dr. Learman Guest Lecture: Erin Mellinger |
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| 9/7 | What is exercise? Health versus Skill Exercise Testing, Validity, and Reliability |
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| 9/14 | Exercise Philosophy Outline v1: Prompt 1 Introduction to Research and Design |
Exercise Philosophy Outline v1: Prompt 1 | |
| 9/21 | Information Literacy: Library Workshop Introduction to Research and Design |
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| 9/28 | Exam 1 Exercise Philosophy Outline v2: Prompt 2 |
Exercise Philosophy Outline v2: Prompt 2 | |
| 10/5 | Public Health, Physical Activity and Exercise Guidelines Future-Self Project |
Future-Self Part 1 | |
| 10/12 | Future-Self Project | Future-Self Part II | |
| 10/19 | Future-Self Project Scope of practice, licenses and certifications, working in a multidisciplinary team |
Future-Self Part III Create a four-year pathway of courses to get you to your next step |
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| 10/26 | Attend writing center | Scanned copy of writing center edits | |
| 11/2 | The heart | ||
| 11/9 | The muscles The brain and mind |
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| 11/16 | How to coach exercise and behavior change Behavior change ethics |
-Quiz on the heart, lungs, muscles, and brain | |
| 11/23 | In Class Work Time: Exercise Philosophy | ||
| 11/30 | Environmental Health | Exercise Philosophy Final Draft | |
| 12/7 | Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.