The academic requirements for kinesiology making represent a specialized course of study within the larger context of a diverse liberal arts education. Not only are these requirements designed to provide a focused and rigorous approach to the core concepts of the discipline, but they also allow ample opportunities for exploration in other subjects and departments throughout the university. By studying kinesiology at DePauw, you will develop comprehensive expertise in your field while enjoying the benefits of a well-rounded education.
Ten KINS plus statistics
KINS 100, KINS 255, KINS 256, KINS 309, KINS 353, KINS 450
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The senior capstone experience consists of the completion of KINS 450. Students learn how to use the scientific literature to answer a question of their choosing.
Writing in a scientific discipline is an integral part of disseminating knowledge. Gaining new knowledge through the scientific process is meaningless unless the knowledge is passed on to a wider audience. All writing in the sciences requires the presentation of data or ideas with precision, clarity, and objectivity so the reader can evaluate the research based on the facts presented. At all levels students will be exposed to courses that develop their ability to write in this manner.
In the Kinesiology courses leading up to the senior capstone, majors will write lab reports, and reviews and summaries of original research. For the senior capstone, majors identify a scientific question they are interested in, and review the scientific literature, using the evidenc-based research process as a guide. Students must earn a C on their review to complete the writing in the major requirement.
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KINS 100, KINS 230, KINS 255, KINS 256, KINS 309, KINS 353
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Leveraging the resources of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the kinesiology major and minor at DePauw are housed in the Department of Kinesiology. This department provides a breadth and depth of knowledge of human movement in the context of a strong liberal arts education.
