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KIN 752

Physical Activity Measurements

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Average gradeA
Standard

Overview

Description

Provides theoretical and applied knowledge and skills for measuring physical activity. Students gain competency in methods of quantitative data collection and analysis for use in clinical, educational, performance and wellness settings. They also gain experience reading and evaluating previous research, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and effectively writing data based manuscripts.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Terms

fall, spring

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • explain and defend the different methods of data collection, demonstrate competency in collecting data and understanding theory of data collected.
  • write scientifically and critique articles.
  • demonstrate understanding of the principles, as well as, the pros and cons of using pedometers, accelerometers, questionnaires, heart rate monitors, direct observation instruments.
  • demonstrate familiarity with terms and concepts related to physical activity measurement.
  • demonstrate competency in using various tools to measure physical activity, and learn about reliability, validity, sensitivity, and data non-normality relative to physical activity measurements.
  • demonstrate the ability to review professional literature, summarize your findings in written form, and present your ideas orally.