Kinesiology B.S. with a Concentration in Pre-Health Professions
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 | |
| Pre-Health Professions Concentration Requirements | 21 | |
| General Electives | 22-18 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
Kinesiology Major Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL-204C & 204CL | Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy Laboratory 2 | 4 |
| or KINE-251C & 251CL | Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | |
| BIOL-304 & 304L | Human Physiology and Human Physiology Lab | 4 |
| or KINE-252 & 252L | Anatomy and Physiology II and Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | |
| MATH-265C | Intro to Statistical Methods (or) 2 | 3 |
| Health Professions Statistical Methods | ||
| 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-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 |
| 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.
Pre-Health Professions Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Choose 7 or minimum of 21 units | 21 | |
| Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology and Principles of Cell/Molecular Biology Lab | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Integrated Chemistry and Integrated Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Principles of Therapeutic Rehabilitation | ||
| Upper Extremity Injury Assmt | ||
| Lower Extremity Injury Assmnt | ||
| Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription | ||
| Principles of Nutrition and Metabolism | ||
| ECG and Exercise Testing | ||
| Biomechanics | ||
| Ethics in Health Care | ||
| General Physics I and General Physics I Lab | ||
| General Physics II and General Physics II Lab | ||
| Total Units | 21 | |
ADDITIONAL COURSES/ELECTIVES TO BE BASED ON POST-GRADUATION PLANS.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Suggested Electives | ||
| BIOL (Electives in Biology) | ||
| CHEM (Electives in Chemistry) | ||
| PSYC (Electives in Psychology) | ||
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 | ||
| BIOL-204C | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BIOL-204CL | Human Anatomy Laboratory | 1 |
| KINE-218 | Injury Recognition and Management | 3 |
| KINE-KINPH34 | KINE PH Concen. Elect 3-4 un | 3-4 |
| CORE-SOBS2 | Social/Behavioral Science Requirement 2 | 3 |
| CORE-THEO1 | Theology Intro Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 16-17 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| KINE-221 | Movement Anatomy | 3 |
| KINE-KINPH57 | KINE PH Concen. Elect 5-7 un | 5-7 |
| CORE-ARHU1 | History/Political Science Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-ENGL2 | Researched Writing Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-THEO3 | OT Survey Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 17-19 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| BIOL-304 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BIOL-304L | Human Physiology Lab | 1 |
| KINE-242 | Motor Behavior Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| KINE-KINPH34 | KINE PH Concen. Elect 3-4 un | 3-4 |
| CORE-ENGL3 | Speech Composition and Presentation Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 13-14 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| CHEM-120 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM-120L | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| KINE-KINPH6 | KINE PH Concen. Elect 6 un | 6 |
| MATH-265C | Intro to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| CORE-THEO4 | Christian Worldview Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| KINE-323 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| KINE-350 | Kinesiology Internship | 1-5 |
| KINE-KINPH3 | KINE PH Concen. Elect 3 un | 3 |
| KINE-KPHUD34 | KINE PH Concen. UD 3-4 un | 3-4 |
| CORE-ARHU3 | Fine Arts/Philosophy Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 13-18 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| KINE-440 | Research/Stats in Kinesiology | 3 |
| CORE-ARHU2 | Literature Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-THEO4 | Christian Worldview Requirement | 3 |
| ELCT-ANYUD3 | Upper Division General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| KINE-450C | Capstone Kinesiology Senior Project | 3 |
| KINE-KINPH3 | KINE PH Concen. Elect 3 un | 3 |
| ELCT-ANYUD9 | Upper Division General Elective 9 Units | 9 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 118-127 | |