Kinesiology- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health
The Kinesiology major leads to a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Nutrition and Health. This major is for students interested in the scientific aspects of human movement. Kinesiology focuses on the acquisition of knowledge and understanding of interactions of physiological, anatomical, neuropsychological, and biomechanical factors that affect human health and performance. Skills learned in the classroom, laboratory and internships include assessing and developing effective strategies for enhancing health, improving performance, preventing diseases related to sedentary behavior and promoting the recovery of health in rehabilitation settings. State-of-the-art laboratories complement the classroom and foster critical thinking, reasoning, and other basic principles of liberal education, instrumental in careers in and outside of Kinesiology.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Requirements outside the KNH Dept. | ||
BIO 161 | Principles of Human Physiology | 4 |
or BIO 305 | Human Physiology | |
CHM 141 | College Chemistry | 3 |
CHM 144 | College Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
CHM 142 | College Chemistry | 3 |
CHM 145 | College Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
PHY 161 | Physics for the Life Sciences with Laboratory I | 4 |
PSY 111 & PSY 112 | Introduction to Psychology and Foundational Experiences in Psychology | 4 |
STA 261 | Statistics | 4 |
Requirements in KNH | ||
KNH 184 | Motor Skill Learning and Performance | 3 |
KNH 188 | Physical Activity and Health | 3 |
KNH 244 | Functional Anatomy | 3 |
KNH 244L | Functional Anatomy Laboratory | 1 |
KNH 381 | Biodynamics of Human Performance | 3 |
KNH 381L | Biodynamics of Human Performance Lab | 1 |
KNH 382 | Physical Activity & Fitness Assessment | 3 |
KNH 382L | Physical Activity & Fitness Assessment Laboratory | 1 |
KNH 468 | Physiology of Exercise and Physical Activity | 3 |
KNH 468L | Physiology of Exercise and Physical Activity Laboratory | 1 |
KNH 482 | Exercise Prescription: Healthy Individuals & Individuals with Chronic Diseases/Disorders | 3 |
Related courses in Kinesiology Area | ||
Select six hours of the following: | 6 | |
Nutrition Across the Life Span | ||
Applied Health Behavior Change | ||
National and Global Health Policy | ||
Psychological Perspectives on Health | ||
Advanced Nutrition I: Macronutrient Metabolism | ||
Advanced Nutrition II: Micronutrient and Phytochemical Metabolism | ||
Nutrition for Sports and Fitness | ||
Strength Training and Conditioning | ||
Musculoskeletal Disorders and Exercise | ||
Mechanics of Musculoskeletal Injury | ||
Advanced Motor Control and Learning | ||
Injury Recognition and Patient Care | ||
Physics in Sports | ||
Total Credit Hours | 57 |