The Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology prepares a student for career opportunities related to health and wellness in schools, community, or business. The program also seeks to fulfill prerequisites to professional schools in allied health fields and provide students with a background in sports-related areas of study.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
LIBERAL ARTS CORE
Communication Skills
EN 101, 102 (Freshman Composition) 6 hrs.
CM 130 (Intro to Communication) 3 hrs.
Humanities
EN 200 (Intro to Literature) 3 hrs.
Art-Music Appreciation/Theater/Philosophy/Foreign Language/Literature 3 hrs.
Social and Behavioral Science
History 3 hrs.
Political Science/Psychology/Sociology/Economics 3 hrs.
Natural Science/Mathematical Reasoning
SC 101 (Scientific Reasoning) 1 hr.
SC 111 (Biology I) 4 hrs.
MA 200 (Statistics) 3 hrs.
Christian Ministries
BI 111 (Biblical Literature & History) 3 hrs.
BI 112 (Interpreting Biblical Literature) 3 hrs.
BI 300 (Gospel of John) 3 hrs.
TH 237 (Christian Ethics) 3 hrs.
Physical Wellness
PE 105 (Total Fitness) 1 hr.
FS 101 (Freshman Seminar) 2 hrs.
SS 400 (Senior Seminar) 1 hr.
Total 45 hrs.
MAJOR LOWER AND UPPER LEVEL COURSES
Kinesiology
KN 215 (First Aid and Safety) 3 hrs.
KN 218 (PE, Exercise Science, Sport) 3 hrs.
KN 219 (Personal Health) 3 hrs.
KN 314 (Nutrition) 3 hrs.
KN 319 (Athletic Training) 3 hrs.
KN 321 (Kinesiology) 3 hrs.
KN 322 (Exercise Testing Prescription) 3 hrs.
KN 330 (Sports Psychology) 3 hrs.
KN 401 (Tests and Measurements) 3 hrs.
KN 413 (Motor Learning) 3 hrs.
KN 414 (Exercise Physiology) 3 hrs.
KN 454 (Internship) 3 hrs.
KN 456 (Internship) 3 hrs.
KN Electives* 6 hrs.
(KN221, KN313, SC 221, SC241)
Natural Science
SC 112 (Biology II) 4 hrs.
SC 220 (Chemistry I) 4 hrs.
SC 240 (Physics I) 4 hrs.
SC 330 &331 (Human Anatomy I & II) 8 hrs.
Social and Behavioral Science
PY 220 (Human Growth/Development) 3 hrs.
Electives 9 hrs.
TOTAL 122 hrs.
*NOTE: Those wanting to pursue physical therapy at the graduate level MUST take SC 221, and SC241 (and any prerequisites these courses may require).




