Course Name:Structural Kinesiology 
Course Prefix: PEP
Course Number: 3450
             Submitted by (Name & E-Mail):  Molly Smith, mmsmith1@weber.edu

Current Date:  11/2/2012
College: Education
Department:   HP&HP                              
From Term: Fall  2012 

Substantive

new 

Current Course Subject N/A
Current Course Number

New/Revised Course Information:

Subject:  PEP            

Course Number: 3450

 Check all that apply:
    This is for courses already approved for gen ed.
    Use a different form for proposing a new gen ed designation.
DV  CA  HU  LS  PS  SS 
EN  AI  QL  TA  TB  TC  TD  TE

Course Title: Structural Kinesiology

Abbreviated Course Title: Structural Kinesiology

Course Type:  LEL

Credit Hours:  3  or if variable hours:    to

Contact Hours: Lecture 2  Lab 2   Other

Repeat Information:  Limit 0   Max Hrs 0 

Grading Mode:  standard

This course is/will be: a required course in a major program
a required course in a minor program
a required course in a 1- or 2- year program
elective

Prerequisites/Co-requisites:

Prerequisite: HTHS LS 1110 Biomedical Core (4)
Co-requisite: HTHS 1111 Biomedical Core (4)
or
Prerequisite: ZOOL 2100 Human Anatomy (4)

Course description (exactly as it will appear in the catalog, including prerequisites):

This course is a detailed study of muscles, nerves, bones, and joints as they are involved in the science of movement. It is designed for students to experience theoretical concepts and apply functional anatomy knowledge to the execution and improvement of human performance.
Prerequisite: HTHS LS 1110 Biomedical Core (4)
Co-requisite: HTHS 1111 Biomedical Core (4)
or
Prerequisite: ZOOL 2100 Human Anatomy (4)

Justification for the new course or for changes to an existing course. (Note: Justification should emphasize academic rationale for the change or new course. This is particularly important for courses requesting upper-division status.)

The creation of a new course, PEP 3450 - Structural Kinesiology, is essential for the Athletic Therapy, Athletic Training, Human Performance Management - Wellness Emphasis, and Physical Education majors in the Health Promotion and Human Performance Department that study anatomy, physiology, and mechanics in relation to human movement. The material that has been taught in the single course, PEP 3500 - Kinesiology, was actually condensed from separate courses, Structural and Mechanical Kinesiology during semester conversion.
The breadth of the material in the single Kinesiology course is best learned in separate courses which focus on functional anatomy separate from Biomechanics as currently taught in the majority of universities offering exercise and sport sciences.
This course will be the prerequisite to the more advanced PEP 3500 - Biomechanics course which will focus on the study of forces and their effects on living systems.

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for substantive proposals only

1. Did this course receive unanimous approval within the Department?

true

If not, what are the major concerns raised by the opponents?

2. If this is a new course proposal, could you achieve the desired results by revising an existing course within your department or by requiring an existing course in another department?

As stated in the justification, the material has been coupled with additional information in an existing course. The breadth of the information is so great that few students are comprehending and applying the material due to the volume and speed it must be taught.

3. How will the proposed course differ from similar offerings by other departments? Comment on any subject overlap between this course and topics generally taught by other departments, even if no similar courses are currently offered by the other departments. Explain any effects that this proposal will have on program requirements or enrollments in other department. Please forward letters (email communication is sufficient) from all departments that you have identified above stating their support or opposition to the proposed course.

No similar offerings by other departments.

4. Is this course required for certification/accreditation of a program?

no

If so, a statement to that effect should appear in the justification and supporting documents should accompany this form.

5. For course proposals, e-mail a syllabus to Faculty Senate which should be sufficiently detailed that the committees can determine that the course is at the appropriate level and matches the description. There should be an indication of the amount and type of outside activity required in the course (projects, research papers, homework, etc.).