Kinesiology, B.A.

Kinesiology, B.A. is a Bachelor program taught at Fresno Pacific University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Kinesiology, B.A. at Fresno Pacific University focuses on human movement, health, and physical activity across the lifespan. As a kinesiology major, you study topics such as nutrition, dance, outdoor sports, biomechanics, and exercise physiology. You also build hands-on experience in fitness assessment and exercise program design through core and applied coursework.

The program includes a core set of courses and an emphasis track, with options for General Emphasis or Physical Education Teaching. You work one-on-one with faculty to develop your capstone research project, complete a senior seminar and capstone, and complete KIN 385 (Kinesiology Practicum). The program prepares you for entry-level and leadership roles in the fitness industry or for teaching physical education in K-12 schools.

Modules

• KIN 251 - Foundations of Kinesiology
• KIN 270 - Nutrition
• KIN 331 - Motor Learning and Development
• KIN 385 - Kinesiology Practicum
• KIN 401 - Biomechanics
• KIN 401L - Biomechanics Lab
• KIN 406 - Physiology of Exercise I
• KIN 406L - Physiology of Exercise I Lab
• KIN 485 - Senior Seminar
• KIN 490 - Capstone

The minimum requirements for admission in Kinesiology, B.A. at Fresno Pacific University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Fresno Pacific University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Fresno Pacific University as pre-requiste for admission in Kinesiology, B.A..

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Teacher Education Program admissions requirements include an online application, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, a written request to waive the GPA requirement for Program Director consideration, three letters of reference, and a personal statement documenting experience working with youth. Applicants also need verifications of negative TB test and Certificate of Clearance.

Testing requirements include passing results on CBEST and passing results on CSET for area of credential. Students are strongly encouraged to complete required tests prior to admission to the credential program, and to complete required co-requisite courses as part of undergraduate programs (or add equivalent graduate-level courses to the academic plan if not completed prior to admission).

Please check detail of study units at http://www.fresno.edu/undergraduate/program/kinesiology-ba

• Entry-level and leadership roles in the fitness industry
• Teaching physical education in K-12 schools
• Personal training
• Corporate fitness
• Strength and conditioning
• Management, including owning a small business

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.