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Courses - Fall 2026
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KNES486
Social Justice in Kinesiology
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
GenEd: DVUP
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in KNES287.
Recommended: Minimum grade of C- in KNES285.
Restriction: Must be in a major within the SPHL-Kinesiology department; and must have earned a minimum of 75 credits.
Credit only granted for: KNES498M or KNES486.
Formerly: KNES498M.
Using a social justice-centered approach, students will examine cases of kinesiological injustice and inequity to consider the residual impacts of history and intersecting systems of oppression, while at the micro level of individuals, families, and communities, seek to actively engage in collaborative trust-building, participatory-action research, and selfless contributions to humanity. Students will engage with recent kinesiological scholarship and seek to apply knowledge within active learning scenarios to cultivate critical thinking, interpersonal communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills to address 21st-century challenges and contribute to a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable future for all.