Kinesiology: Specialization in Wellness Management
Program Description
Kinesiology: Specialization in Wellness Management majors learn the in-depth knowledge, skills, and procedures essential to becoming a wellness and fitness professional. Career opportunities include health and fitness management in corporate fitness or health clubs, large recreation settings like churches or YMCAs, or employment as a personal trainer.
Requirements
Kinesiology: Specialization in Wellness Management does not lead to teacher certification. Required course work includes:
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BIOL 2404 Human Anatomy & Physiology I + additional 4 hours of any lab science
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KINE 2202 Creating a Wellness Lifestyle
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KINE 2310 Foundations of Kinesiology
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KINE 3301 Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries
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KINE 2340 Health Psychology
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KINE 3393 Physiology of Exercise
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KINE 3210 Exercise Prescription
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KINE 3395 Kinesiology: Applied Biomechanics
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KINE 4323 Motor Learning
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KINE 2232 Wellness for Special Populations
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KINE 3398 Foundations of Health Instruction
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KINE 2334 Tests and Measurements in Kinesiology
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KINE 2336 Strategies and Principles of Coaching
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KINE 3360 Administration in Sports and Kinesiology
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KINE 4363 Sports Sociology
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KINE 4370 Research in Kinesiology
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KINE 4340 Wellness Internship
Advantages and Opportunities
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Graduates will leave with a comprehensive understanding of wellness and fitness for a wide variety of jobs.
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Small classes allow for individual attention and a relationship with professors who have a wide range of background and experiences to share with students.