What is a RAP?
Residential Academic Programs, or RAPs, are small communities of new first-year and transfer students who live in the same residence hall and enroll in the same small course together. You can read more about RAPs here
Are there prerequisites?
You need not enroll in any prerequisite courses to enroll in this introductory course, which assumes no background knowledge in kinesiology. However, you must be a first-year student in the Health Sciences RAP in Kennedy Hall. All Fall 2024 RAPs are listed here. This class is listed under Southwest Residential Area -> Kennedy Hall -> Health Sciences RAP
- Required course: Kinesiology 100: Intro to Kinesiology
- Course type: 4-credit Gen Ed (BS)
-Eligible students: first-year students
This course meets the requirements of biological science (BS) general education (Gen.Ed.).
More details on Gen.Ed. requirements.
What will this course cover?
An interdisciplinary approach to the science of human movement. Topics include motor control, exercise physiology, biomechanics, sports medicine, exercise neuroscience, and exercise psychology. Subject to change based on students’ interests in topics listed. We will have fun, I promise! :)
Can I still apply if I’m not in the Kennedy Hall Health Sciences RAP yet?
Yes! RAP Pre-Registration is open from Tuesday, May 21 until Monday, May 27.
- First-year students can rank their top five RAP choices in the RAP Placement System
- Changes to preferences can be made until the end of Pre-Registration
- On first day of RAP Registration, you will receive an email notifying you of your RAP placement. After this, you can:
- Choose to share your contact information with other students in the RAP, drop the RAP, or join another RAP until the end of your Advising and Course Registration Appointment
Rap Registration: Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 30.
- First-year & transfer students can register for remaining spaces on a first-come, first-served basis. Students cannot make changes to their RAP registration after they’ve met with their academic advisor.
- After registering for a RAP, you can:
- Choose to share your contact information with other students in the RAP, drop the RAP, or join another RAP until the end of your Advising and Course Registration Appointment
Read more here
When and where does the course meet?
- Days and Times: TuTh 10:00AM - 11:15AM
- Room: Kennedy House Room 508
- Meeting Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/10/2024
Is there a required textbook?
This is a 4-credit course, is there a discussion section in addition to the lecture?
Nope! We will meet twice per week; course meetings consist of lecture and discussion-based learning.
How do I find the course on Spire?
- Class number: 31325
- Instructor: Greg Petrucci
Where can I learn more about the instructor?
I have more questions, where can I ask them?
- RAP FAQ
- Email UMass Student Success: successap@umass.edu
- Email Greg: gpetrucci@umass.edu
