The purpose of this paper is to discuss the commonalities for undergraduate kinesiology programs and the importance of renewal, and appraisals of the curriculum. The author claims that this may stimulate change to reaffirm the status quo.
The author claims every kinesiology program must provide a common denominator of knowledge, values, sensitivities, and skills. These common denominators provide a shared foundation for many sub-disciplines of the field. Some universities’ curricula have been designed to unify the diverse sub-disciplines through the curriculum core. The author claims that such programs prevent fragmentation. However, immediately after making the statement, the author indicates that specialization and fragmentation are not
The author claims every kinesiology program must provide a common denominator of knowledge, values, sensitivities, and skills. These common denominators provide a shared foundation for many sub-disciplines of the field. Some universities’ curricula have been designed to unify the diverse sub-disciplines through the curriculum core. The author claims that such programs prevent fragmentation. However, immediately after making the statement, the author indicates that specialization and fragmentation are not