Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

InCs 467 exegeting the City ..................................................................3
An introductory study of the city as the center of religion, eco-
nomics, politics and social life for all major cultures. Focuses
on forming a professional response for ministry in the city.
InCs 468 Women in missions ................................................................3
The dynamics of understanding the role of missionary wom-
en; historical, physical, social, psychological, spiritual. Focus on
the issues and opportunities in contemporary world.
InCs 470 seminar / intercultural studies:
selected Topics & issues in missions .............................1-3
Short Term Missions Preparation. Orientation for short term
missions program. May be repeated with different course
content.
InCs 471 introduction to Bible Translation .......................................3
An introduction to the principles and problems of cross-
language and crosscultural communication with the special
emphasis on translating the Bible into indigenous languages.
InCs 473 Practicum seminar ..............................................................1-3
InCs 474 Practicum seminar ..............................................................1-3
Structured experience with a specific class related topic. May
be repeated with different topics. Topic selection and course
enrollment by advisor’s approval.
InCs 475 multicultural education ........................................................3
Focuses on the need to understand the techniques of teach-
ing the multicultural populations which our urban schools
serve.
InCs 480 Directed research ................................................................1-3
Directed reading, individual work, in-depth investigation
of a topic under the guidance of the faculty using standard
research procedures. Topic selection and course enrollment
by advisor’s approval.
InCs 485 Topics in intercultural studies .........................................1-3
Studies in selected issues that arise from or require an interna-
tional perspective such as contextualization, minority rights,
ethno-art, economics and development. May be repeated
with different course content.
InCs 490 Practical mission Training ..................................................1-6
Topics in missionary preparation. Will not credit to major.
Kinesiology, Health
& Physical Education
Faculty
Chair: .................................................................................Philip Doecke, M.Ed.
Professors:...........................................................................................Holmquist
Associate Professors: ......................................................Henry, Neal, Orr
Assistant Professor: ..........................Andreasen, Apkarian, Doecke
Mission
The mission of the Department of Kinesiology, Health and Physical
Education is to facilitate Biblically-based learning about human
movement and performance so that students are prepared to be
competent and caring Christian professionals who work in the fields
of teaching, exercise science and allied health care, or who pursue
advanced studies in related graduate programs.
Objectives
The Department of Kinesiology, Health and Physical Education
purposes to:
• Provide quality coursework and research that integrates
theory and application with Biblical principles and practice
• Prepare majoring students for careers in physical education,
kinesiology, allied health care or graduate school
• Permit minor study options for students with related interests
in coaching, physical education and health and fitness
• Present all undergraduate students with a diverse range of
recreational activity classes that encourage healthy lifestyles
• Promote the value and understanding of physical activity and
human performance for lifelong health and wellness to the
entire Biola community
Each student is required to complete four activities of physical
education to be eligible for graduation. Selection from the following
skills classes: 110, 130, 140, 150. Students may select one unit of
a recreation skill to meet the general education requirement. Note:
First Aid and CPR do not count as P.E. activity credit.
A student may enroll for one activity and repeat once at a higher
level, if offered (intermediate or advanced) for general education purposes.
Example: A student who has taken beginning volleyball once
may take it at the intermediate / advanced level once. In addition,
two different activities are required to fulfill the four activity general
education requirement. Credit for varsity sports may be substituted
for two regularly scheduled physical education classes. In addition
to the four semesters of physical education activities required for
general education, the student may complete four more semesters
108 Undergraduate Programs B I O L A U N I V E R S I T Y