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A Kinesiology Conundrum: Physical Activity Requirements in Kinesiology Degree Programs
Quest
  • Gregg Twietmeyer, Mississippi State University
  • Tyler G. Johnson, Boise State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2019
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00336297.2018.1556709
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Abstract

One of the most long-standing controversies in kinesiology has been that of physical activity requirements (PARs) in corresponding degree programs. Despite a recommendation from the American Kinesiology Association to include “the practice of physical activity” in undergraduate kinesiology degree programs, some programs have PARs, while others do not. The question still remains: should physical activity be required for all kinesiology students? In this article, we build a case for PARs in kinesiology degree programs. First, we highlight the most common theoretical and practical objections to such requirements. The theoretical objections are namely dualism, materialism, and utilitarian pragmatism; the practical objections are cost, the credit crunch, and public perception. Second, and most importantly, we describe why these theoretical and practical objections fail. As unapologetic partisans on this issue, our primary aim is to highlight why PARs belong in every kinesiology degree program, regardless of concentration or area of emphasis.

Citation Information
Gregg Twietmeyer and Tyler G. Johnson. "A Kinesiology Conundrum: Physical Activity Requirements in Kinesiology Degree Programs" Quest (2019)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/tyler_johnson/31/