Exercise Science, BS

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

Degree Requirements

See Bachelor's Degree requirements

General Education

See General Education Course Requirements for the Undergraduate College

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
	or
KNS 242	Sports Nutrition	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 433	Health Coaching	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	2
BUSN 320	Marketing	3
BUSN 221	Business Management	3
	or
BUSN 304	Healthcare Management	3
PSYC 101	General Psychology	3
	or
PSYC 203	Developmental Psychology	3
PSYC 330	Health Psychology	3
Total Credit Hours:		24

Plus one of the following courses:

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

Total Credit Hours: 66-67

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
	or
KNS 242	Sports Nutrition	2
BIOL 208	Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Lec/Lab)	4/1

Spring

KNS 240	Nutrition and Wellness	2
	or
KNS 242	Sports Nutrition	2
KNS 260	Technology Integration in Physical Education, Health, and Fitness	3
KNS 385	Sport First Aid and Injury Care	3
	and/or
KNS 310	Biomechanics of Human Movement	3
BIOL 209	Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Lec/Lab)	4/1
BIOL 210	Medical Terminology	2

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

Spring

KNS 434	Health Coaching Practicum	1
KNS 452	Senior Seminar in Exercise Science	2

Psychology Elective

These classes can be done Junior or Senior year. 3 credits from ONE of the following:

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

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

Strength Elective

These classes can be done Junior or Senior year. 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:

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