Kinesiology B.S. with a Concentration in Health and Human Performance
Graduates from the program will demonstrate the following:
- Describe the anatomical, physiological and biomechanical bases of human movement.
- Recognize the behavioral, historical, psychosocial and philosophical aspects of human movement.
- Use appropriate technologies and techniques to support scientific inquiry and for professional practice.
- Synthesize the scientific literature in the discipline and communicate this information both orally and in writing.
- Utilize experiences across a variety of health related and skill-based activities to inform their scholarship and practice in the sub-disciplines of kinesiology.
- Design and conduct research studies applying appropriate methodologies and ethical standards including collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data in classroom, laboratory, and field settings.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 43 | |
| Kinesiology Major Core Requirements | 34-38 | |
| Health and Human Performance Concentration Requirements | 21 | |
| General Electives | 22-18 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
Kinesiology Major Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| KINE-150 | Biophysical Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINE-218 | Injury Recognition and Management | 3 |
| KINE-221 | Movement Anatomy | 3 |
| KINE-242 | Motor Behavior Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| KINE-251C & 251CL | Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 4 |
| KINE-252 & 252L | Anatomy and Physiology II and Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 4 |
| KINE-323 & 323L | Physiology of Exercise and Physiology of Exercise Laboratory | 4 |
| KINE-350 | Kinesiology Internship (3 units on average) | 1-5 |
| KINE-440 | Research/Stats in Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINE-450C | Capstone Kinesiology Senior Project 2 | 3 |
| MATH-265C | Intro to Statistical Methods 2 | 3 |
| or MATH-270C | Health Professions Statistical Methods | |
| Total Units | 34-38 | |
- 1
Number of units required from the Core Curriculum not included in the major requirements below.
- 2
Fulfills university Core Curriculum requirement for 2025-2026.
Health and Human Performance Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Choose 7 or minimum 21 units | 21 | |
| Sociocultural Foundations of Kinesiology | ||
| Responding to Emergencies | ||
| Upper Extremity Injury Assmt | ||
| Lower Extremity Injury Assmnt | ||
| Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription | ||
| Principles of Nutrition and Metabolism | ||
| Ldrshp/Mgt of Kinesiology Prog | ||
| Sports Nutrition | ||
| ECG and Exercise Testing | ||
| Biomechanics | ||
| Principles of Strength & Conditioning | ||
| Sport Psychology | ||
| Total Units | 21 | |
ADDITIONAL COURSES/ELECTIVES TO BE BASED ON POST-GRADUATION PLANS.
Disclaimer: This sample Four Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the Department of Kinesiology.
Study Abroad Participation: Students interested in participating in the university's Study Abroad programs are encouraged to reach out to the Global Education and Outreach Office for more information and collaboration in their academic course planning. Students using Education and Training Benefits through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs are encouraged to also reach out to the School Certifying Official for more information regarding how benefits can be applied.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| KINE-150 | Biophysical Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| CORE-CSTN | Cornerstone | 1 |
| CORE-ENGL1 | Composition Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-SCI2 | Science Fitness and Wellness Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-SOBS1 | Social/Behavioral Science Requirement 1 | 3 |
| CORE-THEO2 | NT Survey Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| KINE-218 | Injury Recognition and Management | 3 |
| KINE-251C | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| KINE-251CL | Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 |
| KINE-KINCON3 | KINE HHP Concen Elect 3 un | 3 |
| CORE-SOBS2 | Social/Behavioral Science Requirement 2 | 3 |
| CORE-THEO1 | Theology Intro Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| KINE-252 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| KINE-252L | Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| KINE-221 | Movement Anatomy | 3 |
| CORE-ARHU1 | History/Political Science Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-ENGL2 | Researched Writing Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-THEO3 | OT Survey Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| KINE-242 | Motor Behavior Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| KINE-KINCON3 | KINE HHP Concen Elect 3 un | 3 |
| MATH-265C | Intro to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| CORE-ENGL3 | Speech Composition and Presentation Requirement | 3 |
| ELCT-ANY3 | Any General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| KINE-KINCON3 | KINE HHP Concen Elect 3 un | 3 |
| CORE-ARHU2 | Literature Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-THEO4 | Christian Worldview Requirement | 3 |
| ELCT-ANY6 | Any General Elective 6 units | 6 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| KINE-323 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| KINE-350 | Kinesiology Internship | 1-5 |
| KINE-KINCON3 | KINE HHP Concen Elect 3 un | 3 |
| CORE-ARHU3 | Fine Arts/Philosophy Requirement | 3 |
| ELCT-ANYUD3 | Upper Division General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 13-17 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| KINE-440 | Research/Stats in Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINE-KINCON3 | KINE HHP Concen Elect 3 un | 3 |
| CORE-THEO4 | Christian Worldview Requirement | 3 |
| ELCT-ANY6 | Any General Elective 6 units | 6 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| KINE-450C | Capstone Kinesiology Senior Project | 3 |
| KINE-KINCON6 | KINE HHP Concen Elect 6 un | 6 |
| ELCT-ANY6 | Any General Elective 6 units | 6 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 121-125 | |