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KNPE 463 Community-Based Physical Activity Promotion Units: 6.00
Program planning and evaluation for the promotion of physical activity in the community, workplace, school, and health care settings. Using a combination of lecture, group discussions, and a community-based placement, students will acquire the skills and understand the philosophies used in promoting physical activity involvement in the community.
Learning Hours: 244 (72 Seminar, 72 Practicum, 100 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 4 or above and registration in the KINE Specialization Plan and KNPE 265/3.0 and a minimum GPA of 2.90 in all KNPE courses.
Recommended HLTH 315/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Recognize the importance of settings to physical activity involvement.
- Discuss the importance of social determinants to physical activity involvement.
- Identify current programs and strategies to promote physical activity involvement in Canada, Ontario, and Kingston.
- Describe key concepts and implications in promoting physical activity from an ecological approach.
- Identify sources and resources to construct an organizational/community profile.
- Identify ethical issues in promoting community physical activity involvement, including the need for developing authentic partnership with organizations and communities.