Exercise Science – Kinesiology

This course will provide students with a basic understanding of the physiological principles of human movement through objective analyses and lab study, including an introduction to the principles of biomechanics. Students develop a practical understanding of the anatomical structures critical to upper and lower extremity motion in humans. Prerequisites: Pass BIO 150 or 251. Graduates of this program may enter into the profession as personal trainers, fitness managers, ergonomics specialists, coaches, or facilities managers. This program also serves as a foundation for pursuing health-related fields as well as graduate studies. In addition to offering students a rigorous science foundation, courses in specific fitness applications, and internships dedicated to preparing students for entry into related careers, our program allows students the opportunity to create subspecialties in areas such as Sports Management, Education, Marketing, and Management, to name a few, in order to build career flexibility into their education. 

Course Requirement Definitions:
Elective Requirement: Additional courses necessary to earn enough credits for a degree outside of Major and STAGE requirements.
First Year Seminar (FYS): Introductory course to the academic experience, emphasizing the skills necessary for academic success.
Major Requirement: Courses are core to this major and are subject matter-specific.
Stage Requirement: Courses are part of our STAGE General Education program, and must be taken to earn a degree. Learn more here>

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Fall One – first year

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
KIN 101	Intro to Exercise Science Major Requirement	3 CR
MATH 120	Statistics Major Requirement	3 CR
PSYC 103	General Psychology Major Requirement	3 CR
FYS 101	First Year Seminar Stage Requirement	3 CR
STAC 101	Stage Requirement	1 CR
WRT 101	Academic Writing I Stage Requirement	3 CR
		16 FALL CREDITS

Spring One – first year

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
KIN 110	Fundamentals of Personal Wellness Major Requirement	3 CR
CHEM 101	Elements of Chemistry Major Requirement	3 CR
WRT 102	Academic Writing II Stage Requirement	3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 1	Stage Requirement	3 CR
SPM 101	Foundations of Recreation & Sport Major Requirement	3 CR
STAC 102	Elective Requirement	1 CR
		16 SPRING CREDITS

Fall Two – sophomore

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
BIO 150	Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology I & Lab Major Requirement	4 CR
KIN 201	Stress Management Major Requirement	3 CR
SPM 224	Sports Medicine Major Requirement	3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 2	Stage Requirement	3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 3	Stage Requirement	3 CR
STAC 201	Elective Requirement	1 CR
		17 FALL CREDITS

Spring Two – sophomore

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
BIO 151	Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology II & Lab Major Requirement	4 CR
KIN 202	Motor Development & Learning Major Requirement	3 CR
SPM 214	Sports Psychology Major Requirement	3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 4	Stage Requirement	3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 5	Stage Requirement	3 CR
		16 SPRING CREDITS

Fall Three – junior

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
KIN 330	Physiology of Exercise Major Requirement	4 CR
KIN 280	Human Nutrition Major Requirement	3 CR
Free Elective / Minor	Elective Requirement	3 CR
Gateway 1	Stage Requirement	3 CR
Gateway 2	Stage Requirement	3 CR
		16 FALL CREDITS

Spring Three – junior

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
KIN 333	Kinesiology Major Requirement	3 CR
KIN 302	Sports Nutrition Major Requirement	3 CR
KIN 340	Exercise Testing & Prescription Major Requirement	4 CR
Free Elective / Minor OR SPM 222	Elective Requirement	3 CR
Free Elective / Minor	Elective Requirement	3 CR
		16 SPRING CREDITS

Fall Four – senior

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
KIN 350	Theories of Strength & Conditioning Major Requirement	3 CR
KIN 401	Adapted Fitness Major Requirement	3 CR
Free Elective / Minor	Elective Requirement	3 CR
Free Elective / Minor	Elective Requirement	3 CR
Gateway 3	Stage Requirement	3 CR
		15 FALL CREDITS

Spring Four

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
KIN 410	Internship Major Requirement	9 CR
Free Elective OR SPM 410	Elective Requirement	3 CR
		12 SPRING CREDITS