Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology & Exercise Science
College of Saint Mary’s new degree in kinesiology and exercise science will prepare you for a career in a number of fields, including athletic training, physical education, wellness, medicine, biomechanics and physical therapy.
The program will give you an understanding of how the human body moves and performs through coursework in health, rehabilitation, and human performance as it is affected by kinesthetic, anatomic, physiologic and mechanical factors. You’ll craft and evaluate exercise programs, interpret data in exercise science research, and gain an understanding of how nutrition, strength and conditioning impact performance.
Required Courses for your Kinesiology & Exercise Science Major
KES Core Classes |
Course Description |
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KES 143 |
Health in today’s society is a dynamic process of change. Student success in the college environment is influenced by the relationships that they maintain, create, or change. Adaptation to the stresses of college life is critical. The way in which students cope with change and the stressors they encounter is a focus of this course. |
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KES 200 |
An entry level course designed to meet the students’ needs for careers related to kinesiology and exercise science. Emphasis will be placed on the basics of biological science and human movement. |
|
KES 260 |
Prevention, protection and first aid care of injuries occurring in athletics. Evaluation of protective devices, diets and conditioning. Lab work includes taping and rehabilitation of the injured. |
|
KES 350 |
Study of physiological responses and adaptations to exercise related to human performance limitations, training effects, and health-related benefits. |
|
KES 353 |
The course focuses on an understanding of human performance as it is affected by kinesiological, anatomical and mechanical factors. |
|
KES 400 |
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to assess different areas of physical fitness and prescribe individual exercise programs based on these objective measures. |
|
KES 401 |
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an advanced understanding of how to read, present, and interpret data involved in exercise science research. This course will also prepare students to design experiments, analyze data, evaluate results, and report findings. |
|
KES 450 |
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of strength and conditioning. Emphasis is placed on the exercise sciences (including anatomy, exercise physiology, and biomechanics), nutrition, exercise technique, program design, organization and administration, and testing and evaluation. |
|
KES 454 |
This course will focus on analyzing human movement through various observations in activity or sport will be addressed. |
|
KES 490 |
This course will focus on current events and research that is emerging nation-wide as a trend for the Kinesiology field of study. |
|
KES 492 |
This course emphasizes the effects of nutrition upon physical activity or sport-specific exercise in order to improve human performance. |
|
KES 495 |
This will provide the opportunity for KES students to serve the CSM and community through on-site practical skills, developing a service learning project, or research paper in order to prepare for an external internship site. |
|
KES 498 |
This course is a supervised experience in which the student can implement theories and practices in a professional setting under the direction of a qualified administrator. Students will participate in either a full or part-time experience that fits their personal interest for exposure to various professional areas of Exercise Science. |
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BIO 200 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
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BIO 201 lab |
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab |
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BIO 202 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
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BIO 203 lab |
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab |
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MTH 112 |
Statistics |
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MTH 242 |
Statistics |
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CHEM 100 |
Fundamentals of Chemistry |
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CHEM 101 lab |
Fundamentals of Chemistry Lab |
Requirements to Earn Your College of Saint Mary Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology & Exercise Science
To earn your bachelor of science degree in kinesiology and exercise science, you must complete 128 credit hours:
- 44 credit hours of general education
- 40-43 credit hours of major courses
- 18 credit hours of supporting field classes
- 23-26 credit electives/minor courses
The Assurance of Accreditation
The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society. College of Saint Mary is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements for College of Saint Mary
-
Submit your application and transcripts.
-
Transcripts from any post high school institutions for transfer students. Students who have earned 12 or more credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0 from other institutions qualify as transfer students.
Test-Optional Admissions
CSM accepts undergraduate students with or without test scores (ACT/SAT). Below are a few key details to consider:
- Choosing not to submit test scores will not result in any penalties during the admission or merit scholarship evaluation process.
- If you decide to submit scores after being admitted, we will assess your eligibility for a potential increase in merit scholarship (scores must be submitted by March 31). No merit scholarship will be revoked due to test scores submitted after admission.
Academic Description
Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology & Exercise Science
College of Saint Mary’s new degree in kinesiology and exercise science will prepare you for a career in a number of fields, including athletic training, physical education, wellness, medicine, biomechanics and physical therapy.
The program will give you an understanding of how the human body moves and performs through coursework in health, rehabilitation, and human performance as it is affected by kinesthetic, anatomic, physiologic and mechanical factors. You’ll craft and evaluate exercise programs, interpret data in exercise science research, and gain an understanding of how nutrition, strength and conditioning impact performance.
Accreditation
The Assurance of Accreditation
The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society. College of Saint Mary is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
Admissions Requirements
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements for College of Saint Mary
-
Submit your application and transcripts.
-
Transcripts from any post high school institutions for transfer students. Students who have earned 12 or more credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0 from other institutions qualify as transfer students.
Test-Optional Admissions
CSM accepts undergraduate students with or without test scores (ACT/SAT). Below are a few key details to consider:
- Choosing not to submit test scores will not result in any penalties during the admission or merit scholarship evaluation process.
- If you decide to submit scores after being admitted, we will assess your eligibility for a potential increase in merit scholarship (scores must be submitted by March 31). No merit scholarship will be revoked due to test scores submitted after admission.
Curriculum
Required Courses for your Kinesiology & Exercise Science Major
KES Core Classes |
Course Description |
|
KES 143 |
Health in today’s society is a dynamic process of change. Student success in the college environment is influenced by the relationships that they maintain, create, or change. Adaptation to the stresses of college life is critical. The way in which students cope with change and the stressors they encounter is a focus of this course. |
|
KES 200 |
An entry level course designed to meet the students’ needs for careers related to kinesiology and exercise science. Emphasis will be placed on the basics of biological science and human movement. |
|
KES 260 |
Prevention, protection and first aid care of injuries occurring in athletics. Evaluation of protective devices, diets and conditioning. Lab work includes taping and rehabilitation of the injured. |
|
KES 350 |
Study of physiological responses and adaptations to exercise related to human performance limitations, training effects, and health-related benefits. |
|
KES 353 |
The course focuses on an understanding of human performance as it is affected by kinesiological, anatomical and mechanical factors. |
|
KES 400 |
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to assess different areas of physical fitness and prescribe individual exercise programs based on these objective measures. |
|
KES 401 |
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an advanced understanding of how to read, present, and interpret data involved in exercise science research. This course will also prepare students to design experiments, analyze data, evaluate results, and report findings. |
|
KES 450 |
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of strength and conditioning. Emphasis is placed on the exercise sciences (including anatomy, exercise physiology, and biomechanics), nutrition, exercise technique, program design, organization and administration, and testing and evaluation. |
|
KES 454 |
This course will focus on analyzing human movement through various observations in activity or sport will be addressed. |
|
KES 490 |
This course will focus on current events and research that is emerging nation-wide as a trend for the Kinesiology field of study. |
|
KES 492 |
This course emphasizes the effects of nutrition upon physical activity or sport-specific exercise in order to improve human performance. |
|
KES 495 |
This will provide the opportunity for KES students to serve the CSM and community through on-site practical skills, developing a service learning project, or research paper in order to prepare for an external internship site. |
|
KES 498 |
This course is a supervised experience in which the student can implement theories and practices in a professional setting under the direction of a qualified administrator. Students will participate in either a full or part-time experience that fits their personal interest for exposure to various professional areas of Exercise Science. |
|
BIO 200 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
|
BIO 201 lab |
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab |
|
BIO 202 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
|
BIO 203 lab |
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab |
|
MTH 112 |
Statistics |
|
MTH 242 |
Statistics |
|
CHEM 100 |
Fundamentals of Chemistry |
|
CHEM 101 lab |
Fundamentals of Chemistry Lab |
Degree Requirements
Requirements to Earn Your College of Saint Mary Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology & Exercise Science
To earn your bachelor of science degree in kinesiology and exercise science, you must complete 128 credit hours:
- 44 credit hours of general education
- 40-43 credit hours of major courses
- 18 credit hours of supporting field classes
- 23-26 credit electives/minor courses
