KIN 423 Qualitative Movement Analysis

Sharpen your eye for movement performance

In KIN 423, you’ll learn how to observe, analyze and evaluate human movement with a focus on improving performance.

Through lab practice, video observation and live assessment, you’ll gain skills to identify key movement elements, spot errors and communicate effective teaching cues.

What makes this course stand out?

Observation skills

Develop systematic approaches for analyzing sport and physical activity performance.

Hands-on learning

Practice live and video-based movement assessments in lab and field settings.

Evaluate movement and physical activity performance

Learn how to recognize and address performance issues to support skill development.

Creative projects

Design observation checklists, skill assessments and video analyses for practical use.

Career readiness

Build essential competencies for clinical practice with athletes across a variety of sports and skill levels.

Who should take this course?

KIN 423 is ideal for kinesiology majors planning careers in coaching, teaching, physical therapy, athletic training or human performance fields. It provides foundational skills for advanced coursework and professional practice.