Disciplines have histories
Knowing how kinesiology and health developed clarifies why the field asks its current questions.
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Foundations Of Kinesiology And Health
EXERCISE SCIENCE
- credits
- 1.5
- Core
- None listed
- Typical seasons
- Fall, Spring, Summer
- Fall 2026 sections
- 2
- Open snapshot
- 2 open in snapshot
Course guide
AI-generated overview
Course fingerprint 10 AI-generated signals
Difficulty
2/5Why
Rutgers describes a foundational 1.5-credit course introducing the discipline's historical, philosophical, and scientific bases.
Workload
1/5Why
The course carries 1.5 credits and is positioned as an early foundation, implying a lighter workload than full-semester three-credit courses.
Pacing
3/5Why
A short course must move across three foundations quickly, but the limited credit load narrows the depth expected.
Projects
1/5Why
The catalog describes a foundations course and does not list a lab, field placement, or project.
Exams
2/5Why
Foundational terminology and history may be assessed, but no exam-centered structure is stated.
Math
1/5Why
The published description names scientific foundations but not mathematical or statistical work.
Memorization
3/5Why
Students likely need discipline vocabulary and foundational history, though the course is primarily orientation.
Abstraction
3/5Why
Philosophical foundations require conceptual reflection, balanced by concrete disciplinary and health examples.
Prerequisites
1/5Why
Rutgers states that the course is open to all except seniors without special permission.
Reading
2/5Why
A foundations seminar may use historical and philosophical readings, but the catalog does not specify a heavy reading contract.
Topic breakdown
A practical chapter-by-chapter view from foundations to applications.
4 modules
Module 1
What kinesiology and health study
The course defines the discipline and distinguishes its interest in movement, health, and human performance.
kinesiologyhealthhuman movementdiscipline
Basic concept overview
Health is value-laden
Philosophical assumptions shape what counts as wellness, movement, performance, and good practice.
Science is one foundation
The field draws on scientific knowledge while also depending on history, ethics, and human experience.
Foundations guide choices
Early orientation helps students choose later study in exercise science, health, and movement-related pathways.
Things to watch for
Treating kinesiology as only exercise technique
Include historical, philosophical, scientific, and health dimensions.
Skipping the values behind health claims
Ask what definition of well-being or performance a claim assumes.
Expecting advanced anatomy in a foundations course
Use the course to build a map for later technical coursework.
Fall 2026 sections
2 open · C/D
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M112200 | Open | GOLDBERG, NANCY | Tuesday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at HCK 202; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)HCK 202 | C/D |
| MA12202 | Open | GOLDBERG, NANCY | Tuesday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at HCK 202; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)HCK 202 | C/D |
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SIRS teaching signals
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.58
Course quality
4.52
Response rate
39.7%
Coverage
157 offerings · 2014–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldberg, Nancy | 77 | 4.64 | 4.60 |
| Goldberg N | 14 | 4.75 | 4.62 |
| Goldberg Nancy | 13 | 4.66 | 4.55 |
| Robles, Javier | 12 | 4.55 | 4.53 |
| Kaplowitz Susan | 9 | 3.93 | 3.89 |
| GOLDBERG, NANCY | 7 | 4.83 | 4.67 |
Course stats
Catalog and planning context
Credits
1.5
Current campuses
C/D
Current availability
2 open of 2
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
Core codes
None listed
Loaded terms
5
Prerequisites
No prerequisite note appears in the checked-in Rutgers catalog snapshots.
Degree requirement lists
No direct degree-list membership appears in the checked-in requirement index.
