In May term, Kinesiology students had the unique opportunity to take Motor Learning class while at home. In the class we examined the learner, the task and the environment in specific motor skill situations. Zoom sessions every morning consisted of lecture, question and answer sessions and discussions as well as…
Congratulations to the 2019 Kinesiology Graduates!…
Students taking Exercise Physiology and Human Pathophysiology courses this spring got an insiders perspective on maintaining an active lifestyle while living with a pacemaker. Former Maple Leaf athletic director and physical education professor, Ken Pletcher began by sharing his family heart history and some highlights of his athletic career as…
Kinesiology department seniors presented their final projects at the end of April. These projects were designed and implemented by the seniors with advising from Dr. Jewel Lehman. The presentations were open to the community and the audience included alumni, other faculty, coaches, and peers. Among the projects presented were: “The…
Seniors in the Kinesiology Department are required to do an internship to foster community connections and improve career specific competencies prior to graduation. The student chooses where to do the internship in conversation with the adviser. The on campus adviser assists in making initial contacts and setting up the experience. …
In April, the Exercise Science program graduated the most students since it’s inception in 2013-14. Graduates in this program are studying for the ACSM personal training exam, attending graduate school in athletic training or other exercise science programs and some plan to coach. One graduate is heading to chiropractic school…
Exercise science majors studied responses and adaptations to exercise in lab experiences on and off campus this spring. We examined heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen consumption, ventilation and blood lactate among other variables while running, leg cycling and arm cycling. Understanding how the body responds to exercise and how it…
2015 Kinesiology Department seniors present final projects Five class research projects designed and conducted by seniors were presented to an audience of faculty, alumni, administrators, students, family and friends at the end of spring semester. Each project began with the identification of a research question, a literature review, development of…
In October, Goshen College kinesiology students in the Exercise Testing class (KIN 375) studied and practiced testing relevant for elders, prior to going to the Greencroft retirement community to conduct senior fitness and balance testing.
The Kinesiology Department requires each student to complete a three credit hour internship in their senior year. Internship placements vary widely as students can choose the focus and location of the internship, often specifically related to his/her career interest. The college supervisor and the senior work together to select and…
