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 application for professional practice.
- Synthesize the scientific literature in the discipline and communicate this information both orally and in writing.
- Utilize their 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 | 46 | |
| Kinesiology Major Core Requirements | 47-51 | |
| Pre-Health Professions Concentration Requirements | 20 | |
| General Electives | 7-3 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
Kinesiology Major Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL-204C & 204CL | Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy Laboratory 2 | 4 |
| BIOL-304 & 304L | Human Physiology and Human Physiology Lab | 4 |
| MATH-265C | Intro to Statistical Methods (or) 2 | 3 |
| Health Professions Statistical Methods | ||
| KINE-150 | Biophysical Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINE-150L | Biophysical Foundations of Kinesiology Lab | 1 |
| KINE-185 | Psychological and Sociocultural 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 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| KINE-329 | Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| KINE-333 | Principles of Nutrition and Metabolism | 3 |
| KINE-350 | Kinesiology Internship (3 units on average) | 1-5 |
| KINE-421 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| KINE-440 | Research/Stats in Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINE-450C | Capstone Kinesiology Senior Project | 3 |
| Total Units | 47-51 | |
- 1
Number of units required from the Core Curriculum not included in the major requirements below.
- 2
Fulfills university Core Curriculum requirement.
Pre-Health Professions Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL-111 | Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL-111L | Principles of Biology Lab,Principles of Cell/Molecular Biology Lab | 1 |
| Select one of the following options: see advisor for recommendation of chemistry choices | 8 | |
Option 1: | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | ||
Option 2: | ||
| Integrated Chemistry | ||
| Integrated Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| MATH-170C | Precalculus | 3 |
| KINE-235 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| KINE-260 | Principles of Therapeutic Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Total Units | 20 | |
ADDITIONAL COURSES/ELECTIVES TO BE BASED ON POST-GRADUATION PLANS.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Suggested Electives | ||
| KINE-314A | Upper Extremity Injury Assmt | 2 |
| KINE-314B | Lower Extremity Injury Assmnt | 2 |
| KINE-380 | Rehabilitation Techniques | 3 |
| KINE-422 | Ethics in Health Care | 3 |
| PSCI-130C & 130CL | General Physics I and General Physics I Lab | 4 |
| PSCI-131 & PSCI-130CL | General Physics II and General Physics I Lab | 4 |
| 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-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-PLCR | Social Science Core Curriculum Reqm't | 3 |
| Units | 17 | |
| 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-PLHD | Theology Core Requirement | 3 |
| KINE-218 | Injury Recognition and Management | 3 |
| PSYC-103 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| KINE-221 | Movement Anatomy | 3 |
| HSPS-PLCR | History/Political Sci Core Requirement | 3 |
| BIOL-111 | Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL-111L | Principles of Biology Lab,Principles of Cell/Molecular Biology Lab | 1 |
| KINE-235 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| OT-201C | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| SOC-PLCR | Social Science Core Curriculum Reqm't | 3 |
| Units | 18 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| BIOL-304 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BIOL-304L | Human Physiology Lab | 1 |
| COMM-201C | Speech Composition and Presentation | 3 |
| KINE-242 | Motor Behavior Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| HIST-PLCR2 | History Core Requirement (World Civ) | 3 |
| MATH-PLSTAT | Math Sci Stat Or Into to Stat | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| KINE-333 | Principles of Nutrition and Metabolism | 3 |
| KINE-260 | Principles of Therapeutic Rehabilitation | 3 |
| THEO-300C | Developing a Christian World View | 3 |
| CHEM-120 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM-120L | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| KINE-329 | Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| KINE-323 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| KINE-350 | Kinesiology Internship | 1-5 |
| CHEM-121 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM-121L | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| FINA-PLCR | Fine Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 15-19 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| KINE-440 | Research/Stats in Kinesiology | 3 |
| ENGL-230C | Literature and the Human Experience | 3 |
| CHIS-400C | Christian Heritage | 3 |
| ELCT-PLUD3 | Upper Division General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| KINE-421 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| KINE-450C | Capstone Kinesiology Senior Project | 3 |
| ELCT-PLUD6 | Upper Division Elective | 6 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 119-123 | |