EXS 196 - Foundations of Human Movement Science

Description
The purpose of this introductory course is exploration of the past, present, and future of human movement science, health and physical education, athletics, sport management and leadership. Understanding the roles and relationships while also highlighting professional preparation, opportunities, and developing a personal sense of professional direction.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

School: School of Health & Exercise Science
Department: Exercise Science
Discipline: EXS

Course Review & Revision Year: 2028-2029

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:

Describe the role, function, personal attributes, characteristics and requirements for the variety of professional positions/careers in disciplines and sub-disciplines of human movement science, health and physical education, athletics, sport management and leadership.
Describe and identify historical and philosophical development of these disciplines/sub-disciplines of study.
Describe and understand the human and community benefits and philosophy of these professions.
Understand professional preparation and develop professional career material, presentations, and goals that meet the requirements of the profession, employment opportunities, eduction, and certifications.
Establish goals regarding profession and professional development.
Utilize appropriate vocabulary and nomenclature when communicating orally, on written assignments and during class discussions.
Demonstrate a committment to solving problems regarding current issues and develop ideas on how to shape the future of these professions and disciplines.

Course Outline:
I. History and Philsophy

A. Domains of Learning

B. Philosophies

C. Historical Overview and Impact

D. Development of disciplines

E. Future Needs

II. Fields of Study

A. Profession and Career Choices

B. Disciplines of Study

C. Overview

III. Benefits

A. Body

B. Mind

C. Educational

D. Relationships

E. Character Development

F. Community

G. Other

IV. Professional Preparation

A. Cover Letter

B. Resume

C. Personal Philopsophy

D. What a Portfolio is

E. Characteristics and Requirements of Career Choices

F. Communication

G. Behavior

H. Presentations

V. Goals

A. Academic Program

B. Certifications

C. Continuing Education

D. Employment

E. Needs

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 70%

Assessments/Assignments/Discussions: 30%

Mandatory Course Components:
None

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: NA
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
Faculty Credential Requirements:
18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (HLC Requirement), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: Masters Degree: Physical Education, Sports Administration, Exercise Science/Movement Science

General Room Request: Ford Field house Room 212-213-214

Maximum Course Enrollment:
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
AP Min. Score:
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
First Term Valid: Fall 2024 (8/1/2024)
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Pre-Sport Management, A.A. (Grand Valley State University)
1st Catalog Year: 2024-2025
People Soft Course ID Number:
Course CIP Code: 31.05

Name of Course Author:
Melanie Schiele Gady