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Kinesiology
College of Arts & Sciences
KINESIOLOGY is the scientific study of human movement—anatomy, physiology and mechanics.
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College of Arts & Sciences
CHRIS CRAWFORD
about the program
At MNU, you will be prepared to enter careers that promote and restore health through exercise, healthy lifestyle changes, and rehabilitation methods.
YOU WILL LEARN
Kinesiology is the science of human movement. Students in the kinesiology program at MNU will learn how human movement impacts sports performance, health, society, and quality of life. Additionally, the kinesiology program focuses on the impact of physical activity, nutrition and lifestyle on health optimization, prevention of injury and illness, and the extension of life.
We are different at MNU
The kinesiology program at MNU has been designed to meet the career goals and academic needs of each individual student, while providing robust preparation in the field of kinesiology. The flexibility within the degree also allows the kinesiology program to respond to rapidly changing industry needs; better positioning our students to meet their goals.
What can you do with a Kinesiology Degree?
Students choose a degree in Kinesiology for a variety of reason. Regardless of their end goal, all students value the positive relationship between preventative health behaviors and higher quality longer life. Students who graduate with a kinesiology degree from MNU are prepared to begin their career in many areas or enter into a professional graduate program.
Potential Careers
- Health Promotion
- Personal Training
- Health Facility Owner
- Health & Safety (Management/Research/Administration)
- Disability Management/Case Coordination
- Health Education
- Coaching
- Physical Education Teacher
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Athletic Training
- Chiropractic Medicine
- Physician Assistant
Kinesiology majors will be provided a new iPad to increase their learning experience.
Advance Degree Opportunity
The MNU & Southwest Baptist University Cooperative Program gives eligible MNU students preference points for admission into their Doctorate in Physical Therapy Program (DPT).
The MNU & Cleveland University-Kansas City (CCC) Cooperative Program gives MNU students the opportunity to complete 3 years of coursework at MNU and 3 years of coursework at CCC and earn both an undergraduate degree from MNU and a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine from CCC. Under this program, students matriculate in 6 years versus the normal duration of 7 years.
Sample Schedule
Freshman Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL | 1503 | Comp I: Writing & Rhetoric | 3 |
| BIOL | 1704 | Human Anatomy & Lab | 4 |
| MATH | 1355 | Precalculus | 5 |
| PSYC | 1103 | General Psychology | 3 |
| FRST | 1101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
Freshman Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLIT | 1004 | Discovering the Bible | 4 |
| COMM | 1303 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL | 1703 | Comp II: Writing & Research | 3 |
| BIOL | 1803 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| PSYC | 2513 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
Sophomore Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL | 1114 | Biology & Lab | 3 |
| PHYS | 1004 | Physics I (Trigonometry-Based) & Lab | 4 |
| PHED | 1202 | Techniques for Lifetime Fitness | 2 |
| PHIL | 2003 | Ethics | 3 |
Sophomore Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCI | 1003 | General Sociology | 3 |
| PHYS | 1104 | Physics II (Calculus-Based) & Lab | 5 |
| HLEX | 2303 | Advanced Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries & Lab | 3 |
| HLSC | 2302 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| HLEX | 3503 | General Medical Conditions & Lab | 3 |
| HLEX | 3701 | Internship - Physical Therapy | 1 |
Junior Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM | 1104 | General Chemistry I & Lab | 4 |
| HLEX | 3333 | Inj Eval/Recog - Lo Ext & Lab | 3 |
| HLEX | 3533 | Sports & Exercise Nutrition | 3 |
| HLEX | 3543 | Kinesiology & Biomechanics & Lab | 3 |
| HLSC | 3603 | Core Concepts of Health | 3 |
Junior Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLEX | 3323 | Injury Eval/ Recog - Up Ext & Lab | 3 |
| HLEX | 4523 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| HLEX | 3513 | Psychology of Sports | 3 |
| CHEM | 2104 | General Chemistry II & Lab | 4 |
| MATH | 3503 | Probability & Statistics | 3 |
Senior Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEO | 2003 | Christian Beliefs | 3 |
| HLEX | 4314 | Therapy Rehab Techniques & Lab | 4 |
| HLEX | 4713 | Research in Health & Exercise Science | 3 |
| BIOL | 2105 | Microbiology & Lab | 5 |
Senior Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC | 3803 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| HLEX | 4702 | Internship - Physical Therapy | 2 |
| HLEX | 4304 | Therapy Modality Techniques & Lab | 4 |
| HLEX | 4503 | Exercise Physiology & Lab | 3 |
Career Earnings
$62,600
average annual
$2,691,800
career average
$77k
Occupational Therapist
$45k
Wellness Coach
$68k
Chiropractor
$73k
Physical Therapist
$50k
Strength & Conditioning Coach
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