The discipline of Kinesiology explores the art and science of human movement. in the Health and Kinesiology program, students develop an appreciation of the human body and its tremendous potential, as well as an understanding of the relationship between positive lifestyle choices and long-term improvements in health and well-being.

Majors Offered

B.S. or B.A. in Kinesiology
With Teacher Certification in
K-12 Physical Education and 6-12 Health

B.S. or B.A. in Kinesiology
With Specializations in:
• Exercise Science / Sports Medicine,
• Health Promotion / Personal Training / Wellness Coaching,
• Sports Administration / Coaching, or
• Youth Sports / Recreation.

B.S. or B. A. in Sport Administration
A joint degree with the Business Division

Minors Offered

Kinesiology (and Physical Education)
Health (and Health Education)
Coaching

Courses Offered

• KIN-150 Team Sports (Flag Football, Field and Floor Hockey, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Team Handball, Speedball, Baseball)


• KIN-160 Individual and Dual Sports (Archery, Badminton, Cycling, Bowling, Tennis, Track and Field, Golf, Racquetball, Wrestling, Gymnastics, Conditioning, Skiing, Backpacking, Martial Arts, Aerobics, Weight Training, Jazzercise, Billiards, Jogging, Stretch/Flexibility Training)


• KIN-170 Dance (Folk, Social, Square, Jazz, Modern, Country Swing, and Line Dances)


• KIN-180 Aquatics (Swimming, Sailing, Canoeing, Rafting, Fly and Bait Casting, Sculling, Aquatic Conditioning, Lifesaving, Water Safety instructor)


• KIN-190 Directed Study in Kinesiology
• KIN-241 Sports Officiating
• KIN-260 introduction To Kinesiology & Health
• KIN-263 Skill & Analysis: Tennis & Golf
• KIN-264 Skills Analysis: Basketball & Soccer
• KIN-265 Track & Field Activities & Techniques
• KIN-266 Skills Analysis: Volleyball & Softball
• KIN-272 Fitness & Wellness
• KIN-290 Directed Study in Kinesiology
• KIN-291 Workshop in Kinesiology
• KIN-292 Special Topics in Kinesiology
• KIN-295 Practicum in Kinesiology
• KIN-296 Cooperative Education in Kinesiology
• KIN-299 Research Assistantship
• KIN-316 Physical Ed for the Elementary Teacher
• KIN-341 Tech/Methods of Coaching Basketball
• KIN-342 Tech/Methods of Coaching Baseball
• KIN-343 Tech/Methods of Coaching Track & Field
• KIN-344 Tech/Methods of Coaching Football
• KIN-345 Tech/Methods of Coaching Volleyball
• KIN-346 Tech/Methods of Coaching Soccer
• KIN-347 Tech/Methods of Coaching Tennis & Golf
• KIN-348 Sports Medicine
• KIN-349 Tech/Methods of Coaching Wrestling
• KIN-352 Youth Sports & Recreation
• KIN-354 Adaptive Teaching in Physical Education
• KIN-355 Strategies for Teaching Physical Activities
• KIN-362 Biomechanics
• KIN-363 Physiology of Exercise
• KIN-370 Motor Learning/Motor Development
• KIN-381 Tests & Measurements in Physical Ed
• KIN-390 Directed Study in Kinesiology
• KIN-391 Workshop in Kinesiology
• KIN-392 Special Topics in Kinesiology
• KIN-395 Practicum in Kinesiology
• KIN-396 Cooperative Education in Kinesiology
• KIN-399 Research Assistantship
• KIN-410 Sports Psychology
• KIN-420 Social-Cultural Aspects of Sports
• KIN-425 Moral Reasoning in Sports
• KIN-433 Balance & Mobility
• KIN-434 Exercise Prescription
• KIN-435 Aging & Physical Activity
• KIN-467 Phys Act & Rec/Individuals w/Spec Needs
• KIN-472 Outdoor Education
• KIN-486 Org/Admin of Health, P.E., Rec, Athletics
• KIN-487 Sport Administration
• KIN-488 Sport Facilities & Event Management
• KIN-490 Directed Study in Kinesiology
• KIN-491 Workshop in Kinesiology
• KIN-492 Special Topics in Kinesiology
• KIN-494 internship in Kinesiology
• KIN-495 Practicum in Kinesiology
• KIN-496 Cooperative Education in Kinesiology
• KIN-498 Senior Research Project I
• KIN-499 Research Project/Seminar II
• HLTH-215 Health Science
• HLTH-272 Fitness & Wellness
• HLTH-288 CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• HLTH-290 Directed Study in Health
• HLTH-291 Workshop in Health
• HLTH-292 Special Topics in Health
• HLTH-295 Practicum in Health
• HLTH-296 Cooperative Education in Health
• HLTH-299 Research Assistantship
• HLTH-342 Community Health
• HLTH-345 Death & Dying
• HLTH-346 Human Sexuality
• HLTH-347 Stress Management
• HLTH-352 Technologies for Health & Wellness Prof
• HLTH-353 Nutrition
• HLTH-390 Directed Study in Health
• HLTH-391 Workshop in Health
• HLTH-392 Special Topics in Health
• HLTH-395 Practicum in Health
• HLTH-396 Cooperative Education in Health
• HLTH-399 Research Assistantship
• HLTH-452 Health Promotion & Wellness Coaching
• HLTH-456 Drugs in Society
• HLTH-457 Drugs & the Athlete
• HLTH-490 Directed Study in Health
• HLTH-491 Workshop in Health
• HLTH-492 Special Topics in Health
• HLTH-494 internship in Health
• HLTH-495 Practicum in Health
• HLTH-496 Cooperative Education in Health
• HLTH-499 Research Project & Seminar in Health
• RC-227 Recreational Arts & Crafts
• RC-239 Recreational Leadership
• RC-285 Camp Counseling
• RC-290 Directed Study in Recreation
• RC-291 Workshop in Recreation
• RC-292 Special Topics in Recreation
• RC-295 Practicum in Recreation
• RC-296 Cooperative Education in Recreation
• RC-299 Research Assistantship
• RC-387 Leisure Programs
• RC-472 Outdoor Education
• RC-490 Directed Study in Recreation
• RC-491 Workshop in Recreation
• RC-492 Special Topics in Recreation
• RC-494 internship in Recreation
• RC-495 Practicum in Recreation
• RC-496 Cooperative Education in Recreation