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Knowing how kinesiology and health developed clarifies why the field asks its current questions.
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01:377:140 · Exercise Science · School 01 — New Brunswick School of Arts and Sciences
Foundations of Kinesiology and Health introduces the historical, philosophical, and scientific foundations of the discipline. Rutgers lists it as a 1.5-credit course open to students except seniors without special permission.
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SIRS · 2,163 responses · 2014–2025
Fall 2026
2 open in snapshot · 1 instructor
When it meets
C/D
Checked-in sections · current seat counts are unavailable.
T 12:10 PM · C/D · 2 sections · 2 open
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4 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
The course defines the discipline and distinguishes its interest in movement, health, and human performance.
Students trace how the field developed and how past approaches continue to influence contemporary study and practice.
The course examines assumptions about bodies, movement, health, and the aims of physical activity and care.
The scientific frame connects the discipline to later study in anatomy, physiology, exercise science, and related health fields.
Knowing how kinesiology and health developed clarifies why the field asks its current questions.
Philosophical assumptions shape what counts as wellness, movement, performance, and good practice.
The field draws on scientific knowledge while also depending on history, ethics, and human experience.
Early orientation helps students choose later study in exercise science, health, and movement-related pathways.
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Use the course to build a map for later technical coursework.
2 open · C/D
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M112200 | Open | Nancy Goldberg | Tuesday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at HCK 202; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)HCK 202 | C/D |
| MA12202 | Open | Nancy Goldberg | Tuesday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at HCK 202; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)HCK 202 | C/D |
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.58
Course quality
4.52
Response rate
39.7%
Coverage
157 offerings · 2014–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Goldberg | 77 | 4.64 | 4.60 |
| Goldberg N | 14 | 4.75 | 4.62 |
| Goldberg Nancy | 13 | 4.66 | 4.55 |
| Javier Robles | 12 | 4.55 | 4.53 |
| Kaplowitz Susan | 9 | 3.93 | 3.89 |
| Nancy Goldberg | 7 | 4.83 | 4.67 |
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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
No prerequisite note appears in the checked-in Rutgers catalog snapshots.
No direct degree-list membership appears in the checked-in requirement index.