Program Overview

Introduction to the Kinesiology Physical Activity Program

The Kinesiology Physical Activity Program (KPAP) is a university-wide program offering a variety of physical activity experiences. Students, faculty, and staff from across Temple may enroll in any of these classes to enhance their own physical activity. KPAP allows participants to explore human movement and its impact on personal health, society, and lifelong physical activity.

Program Objectives

KPAP relies on a team of dedicated physical activity professionals who work together to promote physical literacy, teach skills, and disseminate health and fitness knowledge. The program encourages Temple students, faculty, and staff to "move more and sit less" and acquire numerous health and cognitive benefits while earning academic credits.

Program Structure

Currently, KPAP enrolls almost 1,500 students per semester and offers over 90 sections of various physical activity courses. All KPAP courses promote and address the Components of Health-Related Fitness:

• Cardiovascular Endurance
• Muscular Strength & Endurance
• Flexibility
• Body Composition Most KPAP courses meet for a full semester and carry a two-credit load. KPAP also offers Activity Workshops that focus on similar physical activities but on an abbreviated schedule. Workshops meet for half a semester and carry a one-credit load.

Course Offerings

KPAP classes are offered throughout the week at Main, Ambler, and Health Sciences Center Campuses and are designed to meet the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommendation of 150 minutes of weekly physical activity. KPAP classes with a two-credit load are offered every semester and include activities related to the general areas of fitness, sports, martial arts, outdoor adventure, and mind-body movement. The program also offers Special Topics in Fitness; classes vary semester to semester depending on the expertise of the instructor and availability of meeting space.

Special Topics in Fitness and Workshops

The following Special Topics in Fitness and Workshop courses are not offered every semester:

• KINS 1000: Special Topics in Fitness Wrestling, Intro to Outdoor Adventure, Basketball, Pickleball, Outdoor Leadership Skills, Soccer, Bodyweight Training, and Wilderness First Aid and Ethics
• KINS 1032: Fitness Workshop Aerobics, Muscular Strength and Flexibility Training
• KINS 1033: Lifetime Activities Workshop Team and Individual Sports

Benefits of Physical Activity

According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the recommended amount of moderate intensity physical activity for adults is at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) to 300 minutes (5 hours) per week. This recommendation is based on new evidence that shows a strong relationship between increased sedentary behavior and increased heart disease, high blood pressure, and all-cause mortality. Researchers also found that the more physically active people are, the better their mental health status.

Class Schedules

Most KPAP classes are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for 50 minutes or on Tuesday and Thursday for 1 hour and 20 minutes; some classes are required to meet on the weekends. The Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and the College of Public Health are committed to solving health's complexities through physical activity, and they encourage the entire Temple community to get active in KPAP.

Course Catalog

See the course catalog for a complete listing of KPAP courses. Course numbers KINS 1001 through 1064 are part of KPAP.