Online education is an evident trend in higher education, and likewise, the field of Kinesiology has expanded online teaching. Such expansion, however, was too fast to make a proper adjustment and was not supported by an online specific theoretical foundation. The purpose of this systematic review was to offer an overview of issues and trends…

Physical educators have been over-attentive to the technical and professional prerequisites perceived as necessary for a first job or graduate school. Yet, all students need a sound liberal education if they are going to be contributing members of a society and live rich, productive, and rewarding lives. (MT)

The Holmes Group proposals to restructure preservice teacher education programs require physical educators to consider the place of their discipline in higher education. If adopted, the proposals will require physical educators to demonstrate the content and substance of the discipline. Related questions are discussed. (JL)

The core curriculum accompanied the development of the academic discipline with multiple names such as Kinesiology, Exercise and Sport Science, and Health and Human Performance. It provides commonalties for undergraduate majors. It is timely to renew this curriculum. Renewal involves strategic reappraisals. It may stimulate change or reaffirm the…

The relationship between general, liberal and professional education is discussed within the context of reforming undergraduate education. Physical education professors and administrators are encouraged to actively participate in education reform and to consider their role in general education programs. (JL)