Exercise Science - Kinesiology, 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

Core Courses

KNS 182	Introduction to Kinesiology	2
KNS 260	Technology Integration in Physical Education, Health, and Fitness	3
KNS 310	Biomechanics of Human Movement	3
KNS 325	Fundamentals of Strength & Conditioning	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 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:		30

Plus one of the following:

KNS 311	Motor Learning and Development	3
KNS 411	Personal Training	3
KNS 327	Group Fitness Instructor	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Plus one of the following:

KNS 240	Nutrition and Wellness	2
KNS 242	Sports Nutrition	2
Total Credit Hours:		3

Correlative Courses

BIOL 150	Introduction to Biology I (Lec/Lab)	3/1
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
Total Credit Hours:		25

Plus one of the following courses:

PSYC 302	Abnormal Psychology	3
KNS 415	Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Sports	3
PSYC 330	Health Psychology	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Plus the following course:

KNS 425	Exercise Science Internship	4
Total Credit Hours:		4

Total Credit Hours: 68

Plan of Study

Freshman Year

Fall

BIOL 150	Introduction to Biology I (Lec/Lab)	3/1
PSYC 101	General Psychology	3
	or
PSYC 203	Developmental Psychology	3

Spring

KNS 182	Introduction to Kinesiology	2
PSYC 101	General Psychology	3
	or
PSYC 203	Developmental Psychology	3

PSYC 101 OR PSYC 203 - Fall or Spring

Sophomore Year

Fall

BIOL 208	Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Lec/Lab)	4/1
KNS 240	Nutrition and Wellness	2
	or
KNS 242	Sports Nutrition	2

KNS 240: Fall; KNS 242: Spring

Spring

BIOL 209	Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Lec/Lab)	4/1
BIOL 210	Medical Terminology	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
	and/or
KNS 385	Sport First Aid and Injury Care	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
KNS 325	Fundamentals of Strength & Conditioning	3

Spring

KNS 410	Methods in Aerobic and Resistance Training	3
KNS 325	Fundamentals of Strength & Conditioning	3
BUSN 221	Business Management	3
	or
BUSN 304	Healthcare Management	3

Senior Year

Fall

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

KNS 452: Fall or Spring

Spring

KNS 433	Health Coaching	3
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:

KNS 415	Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Sports	3
PSYC 302	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSYC 330	Health Psychology	3

KNS 415: Spring; Psych 302: Fall; Psych 330: Fall

Fitness 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 327	Group Fitness Instructor	3

KNS 311: Fall; KNS 411: Fall; KNS 3XX: Spring

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.