Undergraduate College Catalog

Catalog Search

Search Options

Contents

Programs of Study
Contact Information
The Mission and History of the University of Jamestown
2023-2024 Academic Calendar
General Policies and Services
Admission, Cost, and Financial Aid Policies and Information
Assessment
Academic Policies and Procedures
Student Engagement Opportunities and Services
Facilities
Academic Information
University Personnel
Requirements for the Degree
General Education
Programs of Study - Majors
- Accounting Major
- Applied Music Major
- Biology Major
- Biology Education Major
- Biochemistry Major
- Business Administration - Accounting Major
- Business Administration - Business Communication Major
- Business Administration - Information Technology Major
- Business Administration - Liberal Arts Major
- Business Administration - Management Major
- Business Administration - Marketing Major
- Chemistry Major
- Civil Engineering Major
- Communication - Online Journalism and Social Media Major
- Communication - Human Resource and Organizational Communication Major
- Communication - Interpersonal Communication Major
- Communication - Sports Communication Major
- Computer Science Major
- Criminal Justice Major
- Curriculum and Instruction Major
- Digital Design Major
- Elementary Education Major
- English Major
- English Education Major
- Environmental Science Major
- Exercise Science Major
- Fine Arts - Music Major
- Fine Arts - Theatre Major
- French Major
- German Major
- History Major
- History Education Major
- Health and Fitness Administration Major
- Health and Physical Education (teaching) Major
- Information Technology & Systems Major
- Liberal Arts Business Studies Major
- Liberal Studies Major
- Mechanical Engineering Major
- Medical Laboratory Science Major
- Music Education Major
- Nursing Major
- Physical Education (non-teaching) Major
- Political Science Major
- Psychology Major
- Psychology - Addiction Counseling Major
- Religion-Philosophy Major
- RN to BSN Major
- Spanish Major
Programs of Study - Minors
Programs of Study - Certificates
Other Academic Programs
Courses
Addendum to 2023-2024 Catalog

Catalog Links

Print this page

Exercise Science Major

Overview

Mission Statement

Kinesiology is a broad-based discipline offering educational opportunities in diverse areas, including exercise science, health & fitness, health and physical education teacher education, and coaching. The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Jamestown provides exceptional instruction and learning experiences that play a vital role in the holistic development of students. Through the academic disciplines, students will gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to apply the concepts of physical activity and healthy living in a variety of professional settings. Students will be prepared to pursue a career in the fields of fitness, teaching, or coaching, or continue in graduate studies in exercise physiology, physical therapy, athletic training, or related fields.

Requirements

Choose one of the following pre-requisites for Biology 208/209:

BIOL 120	Essentials of Biology and Chemistry for Health Sciences	3
BIOL 150	Introduction to Biology I (Lec/Lab)	3/1
CHEM 133	General Chemistry I (Lec/Lab)	3/1
Total Credit Hours:		3-4

Core Courses

KNS 182	Introduction to Kinesiology	2
KNS 240	Nutrition and Wellness	2
KNS 260	Technology Integration in Physical Education, Health, and Fitness	3
KNS 310	Biomechanics of Human Movement	3
KNS 385	Sport First Aid and Injury Care	3
KNS 403	Advanced Exercise Physiology	3
KNS 404	Exercise Physiology Lab	1
KNS 410	Methods in Aerobic and Resistance Training	3
KNS 425	Exercise Science Internship	4
KNS 431	Exercise Management in Chronic Disease	3
KNS 434	Health Coaching Practicum	1
KNS 452	Senior Seminar in Exercise Science	2
Total Credit Hours:		33

Plus one of the following:

KNS 311	Motor Learning and Development	3
KNS 325	Fundamentals of Strength & Conditioning	3
KNS 411	Personal Training	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Correlative Courses

BIOL 208	Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Lec/Lab)	4/1
BIOL 209	Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Lec/Lab)	4/1
BIOL 210	Medical Terminology	1
BUSN 221	Business Management	3
BUSN 320	Marketing	3

PSYC 101	General Psychology	3
	or
PSYC 203	Developmental Psychology	3

PSYC 330	Health Psychology	3
Total Credit Hours:		23

Plus one of the following courses:

PSYC 317	Motivation and Emotion	3
PSYC 302	Abnormal Psychology	3
KNS 415	Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Sports	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Total Credit Hours: 65-66

Plan of Study

Freshman Year

Fall

BIOL 150	Introduction to Biology I (Lec/Lab)	3/1
	or
CHEM 133	General Chemistry I (Lec/Lab)	3/1
PSYC 101	General Psychology	3

Spring

KNS 182	Introduction to Kinesiology	2
PSYC 203	Developmental Psychology	3

PSYC 101 OR PSYC 203 - Fall or Spring

Sophomore Year

Fall

KNS 240	Nutrition and Wellness	2
BIOL 208	Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Lec/Lab)	4/1
BIOL 210	Medical Terminology	1

Spring

KNS 242	Sports Nutrition	2
BIOL 209	Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Lec/Lab)	4/1
KNS 385	Sport First Aid and Injury Care	3
	and/or
KNS 310	Biomechanics of Human Movement	3
KNS 260	Technology Integration in Physical Education, Health, and Fitness	3

KNS 310 AND/OR KNS 385 Spring Sophomore OR F/S Junior Year

KNS 425 Internship: Make plan to see advisor or Career Center now (4 credits taken Junior-Senior Yr)

Junior Year

Fall

KNS 403	Advanced Exercise Physiology	3
KNS 404	Exercise Physiology Lab	1
BUSN 320	Marketing	3
PSYC 330	Health Psychology	3

Spring

KNS 410	Methods in Aerobic and Resistance Training	3
BUSN 221	Business Management	3

PSYC 330 - Health Psychology - Fall Junior OR Senior Year

Senior Year

Fall

KNS 431	Exercise Management in Chronic Disease	3
KNS 452	Senior Seminar in Exercise Science	2

Psychology Elective

3 credits from ONE of the following:

PSYC 317	Motivation and Emotion	3
PSYC 302	Abnormal Psychology	3
KNS 415	Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Sports	3

PSYC 317: Spring Even Year; PSYC 302: Fall/Spring; KNS 415: Spring

Spring

Strength Elective

3 credits from ONE of the following:

KNS 311	Motor Learning and Development	3
KNS 411	Personal Training	3
KNS 325	Fundamentals of Strength & Conditioning	3

KNS 311: Fall Even Year; KNS 411: Fall; KNS 325: Spring Odd Year

Outcomes

Exercise Science graduates will:

Have the scientific and theoretical knowledge required to become a competent fitness professional.
Recognize the relationship of chronic disease to exercise and distinguish prevention, treatment and pathophysiology of common chronic diseases.
Apply their knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to conduct and interpret fitness assessments including anthropometric, body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness and exercise prescription.
Exhibit effective coaching skills to assist in behavior modification, motivation and lifestyle change.
Possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to employ safety skills and injury prevention, perform emergency first aid and emergency cardiac care.
Delineate and apply basic principles of business management, program administration and marketing to create quality fitness and health promotion programs.
Demonstrate dispositions essential to becoming effective professionals.