Kinesiology B.S. with a Concentration in Health and Human Performance

Graduates from the program will demonstrate the following:

  1. Describe the anatomical, physiological and biomechanical bases of human movement.
  2. Recognize the behavioral, historical, psychosocial and philosophical aspects of human movement.
  3. Use appropriate technologies and techniques to support scientific inquiry and for professional practice.
  4. Synthesize the scientific literature in the discipline and communicate this information both orally and in writing.
  5. Utilize experiences across a variety of health related and skill-based activities to inform their scholarship and practice in the sub-disciplines of kinesiology.
  6. Design and conduct research studies applying appropriate methodologies and ethical standards including collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data in classroom, laboratory, and field settings.
Core Curriculum Requirements 146
Kinesiology Major Core Requirements47-51
Health and Human Performance Concentration Requirements9
General Electives18-14
Total Units120

Kinesiology Major Core Requirements

BIOL-204C
204CL
Human Anatomy
and Human Anatomy Laboratory 2
4
BIOL-304
304L
Human Physiology
and Human Physiology Lab
4
MATH-265CIntro to Statistical Methods (or) 23
Health Professions Statistical Methods
KINE-150Biophysical Foundations of Kinesiology3
KINE-150LBiophysical Foundations of Kinesiology Lab1
KINE-185Psychological and Sociocultural Foundations of Kinesiology3
KINE-218Injury Recognition and Management3
KINE-221Movement Anatomy3
KINE-242Motor Behavior Across the Lifespan3
KINE-323Physiology of Exercise4
KINE-329Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription3
KINE-333Principles of Nutrition and Metabolism3
KINE-350Kinesiology Internship (3 units on average)1-5
KINE-421Biomechanics3
KINE-440Research/Stats in Kinesiology3
KINE-450CCapstone Kinesiology Senior Project3
Total Units47-51
1

Number of units required from the Core Curriculum not included in the major requirements below. 

2

Fulfills university Core Curriculum requirement.

Health and Human Performance Concentration

KINE-345Sports Nutrition3
KINE-395ECG and Exercise Testing3
KINE-430Principles of Strength & Conditioning3
Total Units9

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.


Plan of Study Grid
Year 1 Term 1Units
KINE-148C Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Lecture 3
KINE-150 Biophysical Foundations of Kinesiology 3
KINE-150L Biophysical Foundations of Kinesiology Lab 1
ENGL-120C Persuasive Writing 3
NT-101C New Testament Survey 3
CORE-100C Cornerstone 1
SOC-PLCRSocial Science Core Curriculum Reqm't 3
 Units17
Year 1 Term 2
BIOL-204C Human Anatomy 3
BIOL-204CL Human Anatomy Laboratory 1
KINE-185 Psychological and Sociocultural Foundations of Kinesiology 3
THEO-101C Foundations of Christian Life 3
SOC-PLCRSocial Science Core Curriculum Reqm't 3
KINE-218 Injury Recognition and Management 3
 Units16
Year 2 Term 1
BIOL-304 Human Physiology 3
BIOL-304L Human Physiology Lab 1
KINE-221 Movement Anatomy 3
ENGL-220C Researched Writing 3
OT-201C Old Testament Survey 3
HSPS-PLCRHistory/Political Sci Core Requirement 3
 Units16
Year 2 Term 2
HIST-PLCR2History Core Requirement (World Civ) 3
MATH-265C Intro to Statistical Methods 3
KINE-242 Motor Behavior Across the Lifespan 3
COMM-201C Speech Composition and Presentation 3
KINE-329 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription 3
 Units15
Year 3 Term 1
KINE-333 Principles of Nutrition and Metabolism 3
THEO-300C Developing a Christian World View 3
ENGL-230C Literature and the Human Experience 3
ELCT-PLHD6Electives 6 Units 6
 Units15
Year 3 Term 2
FINA-PLCRFine Arts Core Curriculum Requirement 3
KINE-323 Physiology of Exercise 4
KINE-350 Kinesiology Internship 1-5
KINE-345 Sports Nutrition 3
ELCT-PLHD3AGeneral Elective 3 Units 3
 Units14-18
Year 4 Term 1
KINE-440 Research/Stats in Kinesiology 3
CHIS-400C Christian Heritage 3
KINE-395 ECG and Exercise Testing 3
ELCT-PLHD6Electives 6 Units 6
 Units15
Year 4 Term 2
KINE-421 Biomechanics 3
KINE-450C Capstone Kinesiology Senior Project 3
KINE-430 Principles of Strength & Conditioning 3
ELCT-PLHD3AGeneral Elective 3 Units 3
 Units12
 Total Units120-124