2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Contents
Catalog Links

Exercise Science - Pre-Physical Therapy, 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

General Education

Core Courses

KNS 182Introduction to Kinesiology

2
KNS 260Technology Integration in Physical Education, Health, and Fitness

3
KNS 310Biomechanics of Human Movement

3
KNS 325Fundamentals of Strength & Conditioning

3
KNS 385Sport First Aid and Injury Care

3
KNS 403Advanced Exercise Physiology

3
KNS 404Exercise Physiology Lab

1
KNS 410Methods in Aerobic and Resistance Training

3
KNS 431Exercise Management in Chronic Disease

3
KNS 433Health Coaching

3
KNS 434Health Coaching Practicum

1
KNS 452Senior Seminar in Exercise Science

2
Total Credit Hours:30

Plus one of the following:

KNS 311Motor Learning and Development

3
KNS 411Personal Training

3
KNS 327Group Fitness Instructor

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Correlative Courses

BIOL 150Introduction to Biology I (Lec/Lab)

3/1
BIOL 208Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Lec/Lab)

4/1
BIOL 209Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Lec/Lab)

4/1
BIOL 210Medical Terminology

2
BUSN 320Marketing

3
BUSN 221Business Management

3
or
BUSN 304Healthcare Management

3
Total Credit Hours:22

Concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy

BIOL 151Introduction to Biology II (Lec/Lab)

3/1
CHEM 133General Chemistry I (Lec/Lab)

3/1
CHEM 134General Chemistry II (Lec/Lab)

3/1
MATH 205Statistics

3
PHYS 143College Physics I (Lec/Lab)

4/1
PHYS 144College Physics II (Lec/Lab)

4/1
PSYC 101General Psychology

3
PSYC 203Developmental Psychology

3
PSYC 302Abnormal Psychology

3
Total Credit Hours:34

Plus one of the following:

KNS 240Nutrition and Wellness

2
KNS 242Sports Nutrition

2
Total Credit Hours:2

Plus the following course:

KNS 425Exercise Science Internship

4
Total Credit Hours:4

Total Credit Hours: 95

Plan of Study

Freshman Year

Psychology 101 and Psychology 203: Fall or Spring Semester

Fall

BIOL 150Introduction to Biology I (Lec/Lab)

3/1
PSYC 101General Psychology

3
and/or
PSYC 203Developmental Psychology

3

Spring

BIOL 151Introduction to Biology II (Lec/Lab)

3/1
KNS 182Introduction to Kinesiology

2
PSYC 101General Psychology

3
and/or
PSYC 203Developmental Psychology

3

Sophomore Year

Fall

BIOL 208Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Lec/Lab)

4/1
KNS 240Nutrition and Wellness

2
or
KNS 242Sports Nutrition

2
MATH 205Statistics

3

Spring

KNS 240: Nutrition and Wellness Fall Semester OR KNS 242: Sports Nutrition Spring Semester

BIOL 209Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Lec/Lab)

4/1
BIOL 210Medical Terminology

2
KNS 240Nutrition and Wellness

2
or
KNS 242Sports Nutrition

2
KNS 260Technology Integration in Physical Education, Health, and Fitness

3
KNS 310Biomechanics of Human Movement

3
and/or
KNS 385Sport First Aid and Injury Care

3

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


Fitness Elective Course (KNS 311, KNS 411 or KNS 3XX) to be taken sophomore or junior year.


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



Junior Year

Fall

KNS 403Advanced Exercise Physiology

3
KNS 404Exercise Physiology Lab

1
BUSN 320Marketing

3
KNS 325Fundamentals of Strength & Conditioning

3
PSYC 302Abnormal Psychology

3
CHEM 133General Chemistry I (Lec/Lab)

3/1

Spring

KNS 410Methods in Aerobic and Resistance Training

3
KNS 325Fundamentals of Strength & Conditioning

3
BUSN 221Business Management

3
or
BUSN 304Healthcare Management

3
CHEM 134General Chemistry II (Lec/Lab)

3/1

KNS 325: Fall or Spring

Senior Year

Fall

KNS 431Exercise Management in Chronic Disease

3
KNS 452Senior Seminar in Exercise Science

2
PHYS 143College Physics I (Lec/Lab)

4/1

Spring

KNS 433Health Coaching

3
KNS 434Health Coaching Practicum

1
KNS 452Senior Seminar in Exercise Science

2
PHYS 144College Physics II (Lec/Lab)

4/1

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.