[ Kinesiology ]

Major in Exercise Science

This major was designed to meet the basic standards established by the National Association of Sport and Physical Education for the professional preparation of exercise science students.

You’ll graduate with entry-level skills and the necessary knowledge for a wide range of fitness- and health-related careers in corporate or hospital settings, health and wellness intervention programs, and health clubs. Many exercise science graduates pursue graduate study in exercise physiology, medicine, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and health promotion.

Requirements for the Major
KIN 200 Lifestyle for Health and Fitness 
KIN 204 Emergency Procedures (Half course)
KIN 206 Nutrition
KIN 250 Substance Use and Abuse in Society (Half course)
KIN 310 Functional Anatomy
KIN 320 Human Physiology
KIN 340 Exercise Physiology (prerequisite: KIN 320)
KIN 420 Biomechanics (prerequisite: KIN 310)
KIN 450 Clinical Practicum
KIN 460 Exercise Test Technology (prerequisite: KIN 340)
KIN 465 Exercise Prescription (prerequisite: KIN 460)
KIN 490 Research Methods in Exercise Science (prerequisites: MTH 345 or PSY 355)

Recommended Elective Courses
COM 114 Interpersonal Communication
PSY 319 Adult Development and Aging
PSY 355 Statistics for Scientific Research
  or
MTH 346 Statistics for Scientists

Recommended General Education Courses
PSY 210 General Psychology (Human Behavior)
CHM 211 Chemical Principles I (The Natural World)
or
PHY 121 General Physics I (The Natural World)
CHM 212 Chemical Principles II (Inquiry and Issues in Science and Technology)
or
PHY 122 General Physics II (Inquiry and Issues in Science and Technology)
PHL 316 Ethical Aspects of Health Care (The Search for Human Values)
or
THL 332 Theology, Ethics, and Health Care (Judeo-Christian Heritage and Religious Faith)