Kinesiology programs
The diverse curriculum of Northwestern’s kinesiology department not only teaches you principles for healthy living, it also gives you opportunities to apply what you’re learning to help others improve their health and lifestyle. And a healthy lifestyle is a strong foundation for building healthy relationships with others—both professionally and personally.
Coaching Endorsement
Students can receive an athletic coaching authorization by completing the requirements below. A current teaching certificate is not required for the coaching authorization.
| OPTION 1: |
| KIN 260 - Coaching Endorsement This course meets the Iowa Department of Education requirements for three of the four coaching authorization areas: Child Development (15 instructional hours), Anatomy and Physiology for Coaches (15 instructional hours) and the Care and Prevention of Injuries (30 instructional hours). Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of educationally sound strategies for caring for the needs of youth involved in sport.Prerequisite: sophomore standing or permission of instructor.(4 credits) |
| KIN 300 - Coaching Methods A study of organization skills, interpersonal relations and psychological approaches to coaching athletes and teams in contemporary society.(2 credits) |
| OPTION 2: |
| BIO 102 - Human Anatomy and Physiology An introduction to the structure and function of the human body.(4 credits) |
| KIN 234 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries An introduction to athletic injury prevention, recognition, evaluation, care and rehabilitation: including basic wrapping and taping techniques.Prerequisite: BIO102, 115, 121 or permission of instructor.(3 credits) |
| KIN 300 - Coaching Methods A study of organization skills, interpersonal relations and psychological approaches to coaching athletes and teams in contemporary society.(2 credits) |
| Choose one course: 4 |
| PSY 221 - Developmental Psychology: Childhood The study of the physical and mental development of the child from the prenatal period into adolescence. The course includes the study of physical, cognitive, moral, social and personality development of childhood and adolescence.(4 credits) |
| PSY 224 - Developmental Psychology: Adolescence Adolescents experience many changes in a few short years as they transition from childhood to adulthood. This course explores the major psychological issues and theories in adolescent development with emphasis on cognitive development, self-concept, peer relationships and sexuality, among others.(4 credits) |
| OPTION 3: |
| Complete physical education major and teaching endorsement |
