Kinesiology

Why Study Kinesiology

Kinesiology classes introduce you to the basic physiological, psychological, sociological and mechanical principles of human movement.

If you love the challenges of physical activities and sports and the rewards that come with it, consider a career in one of the fields of Kinesiology.

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Degrees & Certificates

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Associate in Arts for Transfer

Kinesiology, AA-T Program Map

Associate in Arts or Science

Certificate of Achievement (CA)

Personal Trainer, CA Program Map

Quick Look at Kinesiology Courses

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KINS 1 Introduction to Kinesiology
KINS 2 Sport in Society
KINS 3 Theories & Techniques of Coaching Sports
KINS 4 Concepts of Physical Fitness & Wellness
KINS 5 Sports & Cinema
KINS 8A Theory & Concepts of Exercise Physiology I
KINS 8B Theory & Concepts of Exercise Physiology II
KINS 9 Basic Nutrition for Sports & Fitness
KINS 10 Women in Sports
KINS 15 First Aid & CPR/AED
KINS 16A Prevention of Athletic Injuries
KINS 16B Emergency Athletic Injury Care
KINS 16C Treatment & Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries
KINS 48 Fitness Assessment Techniques for the Personal Trainer
KINS 49 Managing Physical Stress
KINS 51 Performance Enhancing Substances in Sport & Exercise
KINS 53 Current Topics in Personal Training
KINS 62A Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine I
KINS 62B Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine II
KINS 62C Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine III
KINS 62D Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine IV
KINS 62E Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine V
KINS 70R Independent Study in Kinesiology
KINS 71R Independent Study in Kinesiology
KINS 72R Independent Study in Kinesiology
KINS 73R Independent Study in Kinesiology
KINS 81 Introduction to Adaptive Fitness
KINS 82 Applied Principles of Adaptive Fitness
KINS 84 Functional Fitness & Adaptive Movement

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