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Exercise Science - Strength and Conditioning, 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 Strength and Conditioning

KNS 242Sports Nutrition

2
KNS 326Facility Management and Administration

3
KNS 432Anaerobic Assessment and Program Design

3
KNS 415Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Sports

3
KNS 412Strength and Conditioning Internship

1-8
Total Credit Hours:19

Plus one of the following:

PSYC 101General Psychology

3
PSYC 203Developmental Psychology

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Students would be required to take all the Exercise Science courses in addition to Strength and Conditioning Concentration.

Total Credit Hours: 77

Plan of Study

Freshman Year

Fall

BIOL 150Introduction to Biology I (Lec/Lab)

3/1
PSYC 101General Psychology

3
or
PSYC 203Developmental Psychology

3

Spring

KNS 182Introduction to Kinesiology

2
PSYC 101General Psychology

3
or
PSYC 203Developmental Psychology

3
BIOL 210Medical Terminology

2

PSYC 101 OR PSYC 203 - Fall or Spring

Sophomore Year

Fall

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

4/1
BUSN 320Marketing

3

Spring

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

4/1
KNS 242Sports Nutrition

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

3
KNS 310Biomechanics of Human Movement

3
KNS 385Sport First Aid and Injury Care

3

KNS 310: Spring semester for pre-requisite for KNS 325: Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning

KNS 4XX Internship: Make plan to see advisor or Career Center now (8 credits taken Junior-Senior Yr under supervision of CSCS supervisor)

Junior Year

Fall

KNS 403Advanced Exercise Physiology

3
KNS 404Exercise Physiology Lab

1
KNS 325Fundamentals of Strength & Conditioning

3

Spring

KNS 410Methods in Aerobic and Resistance Training

3
BUSN 221Business Management

3
or
BUSN 304Healthcare Management

3
KNS 432Anaerobic Assessment and Program Design

3
KNS 415Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Sports

3

Psychology Elective

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

KNS 415Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Sports

3
PSYC 302Abnormal Psychology

3
PSYC 330Health Psychology

3

Fitness Elective

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

KNS 311Motor Learning and Development

3
KNS 411Personal Training

3
KNS 327Group Fitness Instructor

3

Senior Year

Fall

KNS 431Exercise Management in Chronic Disease

3
KNS 452Senior Seminar in Exercise Science

2

KNS 452: Fall or Spring

Spring

KNS 433Health Coaching

3
KNS 434Health Coaching Practicum

1
KNS 452Senior Seminar in Exercise Science

2
KNS 326Facility Management and Administration

3

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.

Concentration in Strength and Conditioning Outcomes:

  1. The Strength and Conditioning concentration will prepare students as leading professionals by maintaining curriculum that evolves with discipline.
  2. The Strength and Conditioning concentration will provide students with relevant field experiences to apply knowledge and skills learned from classroom and laboratory settings.
  3. The Strength and Conditioning concentration will promote community partnerships that enhance cultural and professional engagement.
  4. Faculty and staff will promote continuous assessment to assure program effectiveness.