Major
Careers
Related Skills
- Shows a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the human body
- Possesses knowledge of the body's adaptations to exercise and how to facilitate them
- Understands the role of forces initiating and reacting to the body's movements in skilled and everyday movements
- Understands antecedents of motivation for exercise, and how to work with them to improve motivation
- Understands psychological underpinnings of movement within a variety of populations, such as youth, elite, and aged
- Understands factors that determine the shape of movements (such as energy cost), and how these factors drive movement skill acquisition
- Effectively leads, directs and supervises others
- Effectively relates to and interacts with people of various backgrounds
- Employs good observational skills
- Shows a capacity to work one-on-one or with a group of people
- Effectively assesses individual needs and make appropriate recommendations
- Demonstrates good listening and interpersonal communication
Contact
Career Industry Liaison
Nick Radcliffe
(309) 438-2200
223 Bone Student Center
Internship Coordinator
Dr. Daniel Dodd
309-438-3526
McCormick Hall 182 A
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- Sports Enhancement Instructor
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