Integrative Human Health, BS, Concentration: Kinesiology

About the Program

The Kinesiology concentration focuses on the study of human movement. Students in this concentration will learn about topics related to human movement, including anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, exercise testing and prescription, personal and group fitness, sport and exercise psychology, biomechanics, and motor learning and control. Our curriculum prepares students for direct entry into the field of fitness or a wide range of graduate and professional programs.

Students with a Kinesiology concentration can pursue careers such as personal and group fitness training, strength and conditioning, coaching, physical and health education, and the development and marketing of medical, fitness, and sports-related equipment.

Many students continue to graduate and professional programs to enter careers such as athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, clinical exercise physiology, and sport and exercise psychology, as well as allied health professions including public health, epidemiology, nursing, and medicine.

Degree Requirments

• Minimum credits to graduate = 120
• Minimum GPA to graduate = 2.
• Minimum grade in all Kinesiology Major Core courses = C-
• Complete all General Education credits
• Complete all Integrative Human Health Major Core credits
• Complete all Kinesiology Concentration credits
• Complete at least 9 credit hours of Kinesiology electives
• Remaining credits can be Free Electives to reach 120 minimum credits
• Experiential Learning Requirement (EL): One EL course required
• Civics Literacy Requirement

• CES Exit Survey 

  The College of Engineering and Sciences requires that all graduating students complete a student outcomes and career preparation survey. The survey helps the University meet state reporting requirements and understand the career outcomes of our graduates. All information is reported in aggregate and helps improve programs and career preparation for future students. 

  Students will gain access to the survey after submitting the Application to Graduate with the Office of the Registrar. 

  
   

Civics Literacy Proficiency

The Civics Literacy Proficiency activities are designed to develop civic knowledge of Purdue Northwest students in an effort to graduate a more informed citizenry.

Students will complete the Proficiency by passing a test of civic knowledge, and completing one of three paths:

• Attending six approved civics-related events and completing an assessment for each; or
• Completing 12 podcasts created by the Purdue Center for C-SPAN Scholarship and Engagement that use C-SPAN material and completing an assessment for each; or
• Earning a passing grade for one of the approved courses (or transferring in approved AP or departmental credit in lieu of taking a course)

For more information visit the Civics Literacy Proficiency website.

Total 120 Credits Required

Degree Map

Resources

The 8 semester plan of study is a recommended sequence of classes designed to show how this program can be completed within four years.

Visit the 15 to Finish website for information and resources.

For career information, click here to visit the Careers and Employment Trends page.

For Financial Aid eligibility, click here.   See Important Dates and Deadlines for annual FAFSA filing deadlines and Indiana state aid deadlines. State Financial Aid recipients are required to complete 30 credits per calendar year to maintain eligibility for the 21st Century Scholars award and the On-time Frank O’Bannon grant.

Financial Guarantee: If you follow the degree map and find a course unavailable, you may be able to take the course for free in a future semester.  Certain exclusions apply.