Kinesiology, BS
Program Description
A Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology prepares you to work in a variety of professional settings, ranging from clinical rehabilitation to health and fitness facilities to career opportunities in the administration and management of sport and entertainment. Employers include physical rehabilitation clinics, hospitals, biomedical firms, the health and fitness industry, educational institutions, sports management, YMCA’s and other not-for-profit agencies, and municipal recreation among others.
The BS in Kinesiology prepares students for placement in graduate programs such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, kinesiology and exercise science, sport psychology, chiropractic medicine and other allied health fields.
Upon graduation, students are also prepared to sit for the American College of Sports Medicine (Exercise Physiologist), National Strength and Conditioning Association (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist), and multiple National Academy of Sports Medicine certifications.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Physical Activity in Health, Wellness, and Quality of Life – Graduates will describe the relationship between health, wellness, and quality of life, critically evaluate existing research related to physical activity, and design and evaluate physical activity programs that promote health and improve quality of life.
- Scientific Foundations of Kinesiology – Identify, describe, and critically incorporate information about physical activity from a scientific basis.
- Cultural, Historical, Philosophical Dimensions of Kinesiology – Graduates will be able to describe sociocultural and historical factors that influence physical activity, develop cultural competencies in making ethical decisions based on sound principles.
- The Practice of Physical Activity – Graduates will identify, differentiate, and incorporate appropriate prescriptive and administrative competencies as it related to physical activity implementation.
- Integrated Experiences in Kinesiology – Explore, develop, and display professional competencies in kinesiology to result in an integrative experience.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core Requirements | ||
| KINS 101 | Foundations in Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINS 104 | Intro to Sports Mgmt Skills | 3 |
| KINS 130 | Ath Injury Illness Prevention | 3 |
| KINS 140 | Health and Fitness | 3 |
| KINS 141 | Introduction to Movement | 3 |
| KINS 202 | Diversity & Inclusion in Sport | 3 |
| KINS 232 | Lifespan Health Assessment | 3 |
| KINS 248 | Psy Sport Performance/Coaching | 3 |
| KINS 263 | Group Instruction | 3 |
| KINS 265 | Exercise Prescription I | 3 |
| KINS 268 | Fitness Eval I: Func Assessmnt | 3 |
| KINS 281 | Prof Development Seminar I | 1 |
| KINS 285 | Program Development | 3 |
| KINS 332 | Health Promotions | 3 |
| KINS 358 | Research Methods Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINS 376 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| KINS 381 | Prof Development Seminar II | 1 |
| KINS 401 | Internship I | 2 |
| or KINS 496 | Selected Research Topics | |
| KINS 432 | Community Health Intervention | 3 |
| KINS 440 | Kinesiology Seminar | 1 |
| KINS 450 | Contemporary Issues in Sport | 3 |
| KINS 452 | Allied Health Administration | 3 |
| Cognate Requirements | ||
| BIOL 121 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 122 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| CHEM 108 | Applied Chemistry | 3 |
| or CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I | |
| MATH 111 | College Algebra (or higher) | 3 |
| Complete at least one concentration: | 18-19 | |
Exercise Science | ||
Sport and Fitness Management | ||
| Total Hours | 91-92 | |
Exercise Science
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| KINS 344 | Biomechanical Principles | 3 |
| KINS 346 | Corrective Exercise | 3 |
| KINS 361 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| KINS 428 | Psych Clinical Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINS 434 | Neurological Basics Motor Lrn | 3 |
| KINS 444 | Exercise Prescription II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Sport and Fitness Management
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| KINS 270 | Sports Management | 3 |
| MRKT 379 | Sports and Events Marketing | 3 |
| KINS 350 | Sport Communication | 3 |
| KINS 360 | Revenue Generation in Sport | 3 |
| KINS 482 | Leadership in Sport | 3 |
| KINS 470 | Sport Law | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
General Education: All LSSU bachelor’s degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.
A minimum of 124 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.00 or higher. A gpa of 2.00 or higher is also required in your Major, as well as in your General Education Requirements.