Program Overview
Kick your future into high gear with a degree in fitness and sports studies. This unique program combines the fundamentals of kinesiology with courses in business and psychology to equip you with all the skills you’ll need to thrive in the fields of fitness, wellness and strength and conditioning.
Explore how the human body grows stronger and healthier, and study how the human brain forms habits that change lives. Learn from compassionate, experienced professors who will propel you into motion to achieve your goals. And when you graduate, you will have the personal and professional skills to transform lives and in turn, help others achieve their goals.
Gain experiential knowledge and practice in a faith-informed setting to help discern your career path, whether that is becoming a personal trainer, founding a gym, leading in corporate wellness or creating a position that might not yet exist. You’ll be well-prepared for entrance and certification exams for graduate school or the workforce, and you’ll undoubtedly be a force for positive change in your community.
Courses
Specific courses required
- BY 2434 - Anatomy and Physiology I
- BY 2444 - Anatomy and Physiology II
- KIN 1303 - Healthful Living
- KIN 2023 - Sport and Exercise Psychology
- KIN 2203 - Foundations in Kinesiology
- KIN 2223 - Introduction to Coaching
- KIN 2533 - Anatomical Kinesiology
- KIN 3003 - Biomechanics
- KIN 3023 - Sport Performance Nutrition
- KIN 3303 - First Aid and Injury Care
- KIN 3363 - Biostatistics
- KIN 4113 - Exercise Physiology
- KIN 4123 - Exercise Physiology Lab
- KIN 4133 - Exercise Evaluation and Prescription
- KIN 4153 - Strength and Conditioning Program Design
- KIN 4163 - Applied Exercise Physiology
- KIN 4224 - Externship in Kinesiology
- KIN 4502 - Seminar in Kinesiology
- NUTR 2613 - Principles of Nutrition
- CM 1013 - Introduction to Chemistry
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OR
- PH 1013 - Fundamentals of Physics
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OR any other physical science approved by department chair
Business/Management Elective Block - choose 2 courses (6 hours)
- KIN 4323 - Administration of Exercise Related Programs
- SPMG 2503 - Introduction to Sport Management
- MG 3503 - Leading and Managing People
- MK 3503 - Principles of Marketing
Psychology Elective Block - choose 1 course (3 hours)
- PS 2313 - Behavior Modification
- PS 4423 - Abnormal Psychology
NOTE:
All students majoring in Fitness & Sport Studies must achieve a "C" or above in all department courses required for the Fitness & Sport Studies major. Students must complete both the business/management block and the psychology block.
