Bachelor in Kinesiology: Exercise Science & Health Occupations
Lewiston, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 21,836 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The discipline of Kinesiology explores the art and science of human movement. In the Kinesiology program, students develop an appreciation of the human body and its tremendous potential, as well as an understanding of the relationship between positive lifestyle choices and long-term improvements in health and well-being. Students seeking a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology will complete a program of study with coursework in one of four emphases:
- Exercise Science and Health Occupations
- Health and Fitness
- Sport Studies
- Coaching
This emphasis area prepares students for careers in health, fitness, or wellness fields or as a pathway to graduate school. Students will study anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, and other aspects of movement science to learn the practical application of movement and exercise prescription.
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Curriculum
First Year
Fall
- Mathematical Ways of Knowing
- Oral Communication
- Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing
- Writing and Rhetoric I
- Introduction to Kinesiology and Health
- Fitness And Wellness
Spring
- Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing
- Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing
- Writing and Rhetoric II
- Nutrition
- KIN-261, KIN-262, KIN-267, KIN-268 or KIN-269
- Elective
Second Year
Fall
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- Diversity
- Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing
- HLTH-246, HLTH-247 or HLTH-248
- KIN-261, KIN-262, KIN-267, KIN-268 or KIN-269
- Elective
Spring
- General, Organic, and Biochemistry
- Or Principles of Chemistry I
- Addiction and Performance
- Sports Medicine
- Physiology of Exercise
- Motor Learning/Motor Development
Third Year
Fall
- Social-Cultural Aspects of Sports
- Biomechanics
- Organization and Administration of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Athletics
- HLTH-246, HLTH-247 or HLTH-248
- Select KIN Selective course
- Elective
Spring
- Technologies for Health and Wellness Professionals
- Tests and Measurements in Physical Education
- Exercise Prescription
- Select KIN Selective course
- Elective (3 credits)
- Elective (3 credits)
Fourth Year
Fall
- Integrative Seminar: Ethics & Values
- Senior Research Project I
- Select KIN Selective course
- KIN-261, KIN-262, KIN-267, KIN-268 or KIN-269
- Elective
Spring
- Internship in Kinesiology
- Research Project/Seminar II
- Elective (3 credits)
- Elective (3 credits)
Career Opportunities
Graduates with a BA/BS in Kinesiology go on to obtain careers in a variety of fields:
- Physical Education
- Sport Management
- Exercise and Health Psychology
- Wellness Coaching
- Athletic Training
- Coaching
- Recreation
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