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Department of Education
Kinesiology and Exercise Studies
EXERCISE SCIENCE
Exercise Science is a major with a broad application. This field can serve as preparation for several careers and educational endeavors. These include pre-physical therapy, pre-occupational therapy, pre-athletic training, cardiac rehabilitation, personal training, strength and conditioning specialist, fitness and wellness management, sport nutrition, health promotion, and several other related areas including graduate school. Our curriculum has been designed to meet the exercise science standards set by the National Association of Sport and Physical Education. The curriculum is also based on guidelines for educational preparation for fitness and personal trainer certifications by the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. These two organizations offer the most prestigious and complete certification programs in the fitness industry.
KINESIOLOGY – THE STUDY OF HUMAN MOVEMENT (MANY SUBDISCIPLINES):
Exercise Physiology
Sport History
Motor Development
Sport Pedagogy
Motor Learning
Sports Medicine (Athletic Training, Pre-PT)
Sport Biomechanics
Sport Philosophy
Sport Psychology
Sport Sociology
Sport Management
Adapted Physical Education
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN KINESIOLOGY
Sports Official
Athletic Trainer
Recreation Leader
Physical Education Teacher
Health Education Teacher
College/High School Coach
Athletic Director
Physical Education Administrator
Public Health Education
Sports Facilities Manager
Aquatics Specialist
Dancer
Choreographer
Camp Director
Sports Information Director
Recreation and Intramural Director
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
College Professor
Exercise Physiologist
Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
Biomechanist
Sport Psychologist
City Sports Recreation Director
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Personal Fitness Trainer
EXERCISE SCIENCE (Bachelor of Science Degree)
GENERAL EDUCATION 55 HOURS
6 Freshman English (Comp I, Comp II)
3 Sophomore Literature
3 Mathematics (College Algebra)
4 Lab Science
3 Social Science (Psyche, Soc, Econ.)
2 Wellness
3 Values/Cultures
3 U.S. History
3 Introduction to Bible Lit.
6 Foreign Language
3 Science Technology
3 Art, Theatre, or Music
3 Computer Skills
3 Speech
1 KES Physical Activity
3 Cross-Cultural Study
3 Political Science (Govt.)
Required Courses: 40 hours
KES 1602 Introduction to Kinesiology
KES 2002 First Aid: Responding to Emergency
KES 2203 Applied Anatomy
KES 2403 Nutrition
KES 3003 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
KES 3213 Kinesiology and Biomechanics
KES 3302 Health and Aging
KES 3403 Physiology of Exercise
KES 4212 Measurement and Statistics
KES 4312 Legal Aspects in Sport
KES 4012 Health Promotion in the Workplace
KES 4303 Fitness Testing and EX RX
KES 4612 Exercise for Special Populations
KES 4662 Kinesiology Capstone
KES Electives
ELECTIVES 29 HOURS
Any course from within the department that is not a major requirement or from another field constitutes as an elective. Although, only six credits from physical activity classes may be counted.
ELECTIVES
Theory of Coaching Volleyball
Theory of Coaching Baseball
Theory of Coaching Soccer
Theory of Coaching Basketball
Theory of Coaching Softball
Motor Learning
PE/Elementary School
Sport Psychology
Motor Development
Methods of Teaching Physical Education
Contemporary Issues in Sport
Sport Management
History of Sport
Sport Officiating with certification
Women's Issues in Sports
Team Sports
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CLASSES
Pilates
Yoga
Aerobics
Golf
Fencing
Self Defense I
Self Defense II
Self Defense for Women
Cardio-Kickboxing
Weight Training
Tennis
Strength and Conditioning
Rock Climbing
Sailing
Ballroom Dancing
Bowling
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