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Exercise Science is the study of specific aspects of human movement that trains and educates students in a mixture of hard science, applied science, and the techniques and principles of exercise. Kinesiology with Coaching 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. 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>
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 |
SPM 101 | Foundations of Recreation & Sport Major Requirement | 3 CR |
Breadth & Proficiency 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
WRT 102 | Academic Writing II Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
15 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 |
16 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 |
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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 |
SPM 202 | Principles of Coaching Major Requirement | 3 CR |
13 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 – senior
Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
KIN 410 | Internship Major Requirement | 9 CR |
SPM 410 | Coaching Methods Major Requirement | 3 CR |
12 SPRING CREDITS |
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