The Kinesiology Department offers courses for the student who wants an Associates degree in Kinesiology or to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Health, or Recreation as well as the student who is interested in learning or perfecting skills and developing fitness. The department achieves its mission through innovative and engaging instruction, scholarship, and professional service. The concentration in health promotion can provide students with the skills necessary to gain employment in a variety of community health settings, including public health departments, hospital-based health programs, professional and commercial health organizations, and corporate health settings among others. An overview of some of the more important and interesting phenomena in physics including falling bodies, Newton’s laws of motion, satellite and planetary motion, heat, light, sound, waves, atomic structure, nuclear physics, energy, electricity and magnetism. CHM-1A is the first semester of a one-year course in chemistry intended for majors in the natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, pre-medicine) mathematics, and engineering. While there, you’ll work individually with one to three Oak Crest clients per semester under the supervision of a graduate assistant. Graduate programs studied include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Osteopathic Medicine, Exercise Science, Nursing, and Medical School.
Kinesiology majors may not add the exercise physiology minor. The Allied Health kinesiology degree is for students who know they want to go on to professional masters or doctoral study in the field of allied health, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, nutrition and exercise physiology. Zumba workouts are designed to increase cardiovascular efficiency, strength, endurance, and flexibility by incorporating nonstop rhythmic exercise to Latin and international music. Develop cardiovascular efficiency, strength, endurance, and flexibility through the use of weight machines, free weights and cardiovascular equipment. A water exercise class emphasizing cardiovascular endurance, muscular development and flexibility using Hydro-Fit jogging cuffs and Aqua jogger belts. The Wellness Management option prepares you for jobs and graduate studies in exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, fitness training, and other allied health professions. Our curriculum also prepares you for graduate school in exercise physiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, sport and exercise psychology and sport management. The School’s mission is to prepare professionals to practice at the baccalaureate and master’s level, conduct research, pursue graduate study and engage in public and professional service. The curriculum also helps to prepare students to sit for recognized professional certification examinations offered by the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Are you interested in a college education that teaches you about physical education, exercise science and sport? Citrus College offers a wide variety of courses. Students participate in this practical athletic training with Master’s athletes, as well as take hands-on courses in functional anatomy, corrective exercise, and assessment techniques. These types of interactive two-day training courses are taught by anatomical experts in hatha yoga anatomy and exercise science and are now available in major cities nationally. Cardiovascular exercise program performed in the pool. The program is also an excellent choice paired with electives to fulfill prerequisites for physical therapy, occupational therapy and other professional health programs. OSU’s kinesiology program is ranked 3rd in the far western U.S. What will you do with a kinesiology degree? Advanced fundamentals of first aid that will include theory and demonstration of adult, child and infant CPR/AED and the first aid of the injured. Students who are not planning to become teachers can earn a coaching authorization by taking PE-175 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries and PE 201 Fundamentals of Coaching.
Instruction and practice in offensive and defensive fundamentals with emphasis on strategies and techniques of baseball. A progressive weight training course designed to provide instruction in techniques and training of muscular strength, muscular endurance and muscle definition through the use of free weights and machines. It’s easy on the joints, burns calories, and builds muscle and bone density. Faculty and students in our department examine human movement from a physiological, biomechanical, developmental and psychosocial perspective. The department strives to provide the students with positive experiences and opportunities for self-growth. Through our collaborations with local K-12 schools, parks & recreation programs, Ankle Stability Genesis and physical therapy clinics you’ll have plentiful opportunities to put your classroom knowledge to practical use. Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) — Several General Education classes offer PLA. Even if you’re unsure of what your career in kinesiology might look like right now, PLNU’s programs offer flexibility and overlap in the experiences, education, and careers these tracks offer. We help athletes of every level go stronger, longer with the best kinesiology tape, cutting-edge education, and fitness support products.