Kinesiology (B.S.)

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Required courses

A concentration is also required.

Kinesiology Concentrations

Professional (default):

For students who want the most flexibility in their degree to study the human body from a kinesiological perspective, in preparation for graduate study in kinesiology.

Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences:

For students who want to study the human body from a kinesiological perspective, specifically those interested in physical therapy, occupational therapy or athletic training.

Fitness and Wellness:

For students interested in strength training and conditioning, sport and fitness, as well as those interested in sport management from a scientific perspective.

Notes:

Students completing the Kinesiology major are not required to take the common core course NSM 202 The Scientific Enterprise .

In addition to completing the kinesiology major, students with specific post-baccalaureate aspirations may choose a minor from a number of options, including health science, human anatomy, biology or neuroscience. Close consultation with academic advisors is recommended to ensure that specific graduate program prerequisites are met. Exceptional kinesiology majors may also consider the honors program. See program director for more information.

Kinesiology Academic Policy

At the completion of the fall semester during the sophomore year, students in the kinesiology major are required to:

Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50;
Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 in all basic and applied sciences; and
Complete each of the 100- and 200-level required courses in the kinesiology major with a grade of C or better. Failure to achieve a grade of C or better in any of these courses necessitates repeating the course. The Gordon College policy on repeating courses stated in this catalog must be followed.

A student failing to meet these academic standards will be given one semester and the summer term to attain these requirements. Failure to meet these standards will result in dismissal from the major.

Honors in Kinesiology

In exceptional cases students may earn honors in Kinesiology by conducting research and writing an honors thesis during their senior year. In collaboration with a faculty advisor, candidates will enroll in KIN 471 in their junior or senior year to develop a thesis proposal and conduct pilot work on a selected topic. The proposal will be defended by the end of the fall semester of the student’s senior year. The proposal will be presented to the student’s thesis committee (three members of the Department) and defended no later than the end of the fall of the student’s senior year. The defense must include evidence of readiness to conduct a full study based on initial pilot work. Upon successful defense the candidate will enroll in KIN 472 and will conduct formal research and write a thesis. For honors the thesis must be holistic and of high quality and must be orally defended before department faculty and the public prior to exam week. The minimum GPA for honors candidates is 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall.