Online Bachelor’s in Kinesiology

Program Information

Next Start Date: 9/30/2019
Course Length: 5 – 8 Weeks
Delivery Format: 100% Online

Tuition

Cost Per Credit Hour: $415
Technology Fee: $15 (per Credit hour)
Total Credits to Graduate: 128

Why Pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from Concordia University-Chicago?

An undergraduate degree in kinesiology provides students with a fundamental background in health promotion and disease prevention. Over the last thirty years the rates of obesity and chronic disease have been rising rapidly in both adults and children. An undergraduate program in kinesiology will prepare students to work to curb the national obesity epidemic, improve human movement function, and meet the needs of aging individuals.

A program for students with busy lives

100% online
Flexible scheduling
Accelerated courses
Degree completion in 16 months, depending on the number of transfer credits accepted at the time of admission
Learn from anywhere in the world

Benefits of the Concordia-Chicago Online Bachelor’s in Kinesiology program

Instructor engagement
Classmate collaboration
Valuable relationships and support networks beyond graduation
Career advancement
Enhanced opportunities

Tuition Guarantee

Your tuition is guaranteed to not increase while you study*

Small Class Sizes

Get to know your peers & professor with only 20 students per class

CLASSES START EVERY 5 WEEKS

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Additional Program Information

Program Format

100% online
Asynchronous (you don’t have to log-on at a certain time)

Curriculum

Required Core Courses 36 Credit Hours

Course Number	Course	Credits
KIN 1000	Physiological Basis of Exercise Introduction to the domains of exercise science including: physiological systems, exercise physiology, clinical assessment, and exercise and sports nutrition.	3
KIN 1200	Applied Kinesiology Introduction to functional anatomy. Topics covered include: anatomical terminology, musculoskeletal anatomy, and common musculoskeletal injuries.	3
KIN 1400	Health and Fitness Assessment Introduction to health and fitness assessments methodology. Topics covered include: risk factor assessment, pre-participation screening, and health and fitness assessments.	3
KIN 2000	Health Risk Appraisal Application of health and fitness assessments. Prepares students to complete health and fitness assessments and interpret results.	3
KIN 2200	Nutrition, Exercise, and Behavior Introduction to nutrition and behavioral science. Topics covered include: components of nutrition, dietary recommendations for health and performance, popular diets, and dietary adherence strategies.	3
KIN 2400	Principles of Strength and Conditioning Introduction to the foundational concepts of strength and conditioning. Topics covered include: strength and conditioning terminology and foundations, strength and conditioning exercises, and warmup strategies.	3
KIN 3000	Managing Lifetime Fitness Explores health and fitness considerations for special populations. Topics covered include: chronic diseases, considerations for special populations, and strategies for managing lifetime fitness.	3
KIN 3200	Health and Fitness Programming Management I Introduction to the health and fitness programming. Topics covered with include: adults CPR and first aid, foundations of programming, program set up, and introduction to periodization.	3
KIN 3400	Health and Fitness Programming Management II Application of health and fitness programming. Prepares students to program for different health and fitness goals.	3
KIN 4000	Exercise Psychology Introduction to exercise psychology. Topics covered include: principles of exercise psychology, trans-theoretical model, goal setting strategies, strategies for increasing exercise adherence, and strategy implementation.	3
KIN 4200	Special Topics in Kinesiology Exploration of current topics in Kinesiology.	3
KIN 4400	Exercise Leadership Introduction to career management in health and fitness. Topics covered include: ethical considerations, sales and marketing, operation and facilities, and career management.	3

Kinesiology Faculty

The faculty at Concordia University can be found hard at work in the fields they teach-specialties in kinesiology and sports studies. At Concordia, we realize that a top-flight education is only possible with best-in-class instructors with real-world experience. We recruit passionate professionals from around the globe who are committed to helping you achieve your academic and professional goals.

Our faculty are experienced and distinguished, combining years of hands-on clinic experience with extensive academic knowledge and teaching experience. Many of our faculty have the highest credential available in the field in which they teach. They demonstrate the highest degree of professional skills, and find unique ways to convey that knowledge in our remote online curriculum.

Tuition and Fees

Our tuition is reasonable and will not change while you are enrolled in our program.

Concordia University Chicago is committed to providing students with a high-quality education at a reasonable cost. And for graduates, the benefits of obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree can be very valuable. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2017, the median of earnings for adults ages 25-34 working full-time, year-round, with a bachelor’s degree was $46,749.

BS Kinesiology	COST
Tuition (Per Credit Hour)	$415
Technology Fee (Per Credit Hour)	$15

Career Outlook

A variety of career paths are attainable with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology.

A Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Concordia University Chicago can open many doors in numerous fields. Our exercise science degree programs are 100% online, allowing students to achieve real-life success in their chosen profession, while advancing their careers.

Graduates go on to serve in a variety of capacities in fitness, wellness, sports management and leadership careers. Our students emerge from our programs with:

Increased earning potential
Job security
Job opportunities
Increased job satisfaction

Explore the following career opportunities. Talk with your student advisor for additional information on which degree program is right for you. Many of our students pursue careers in exercise science fields such as these areas:

Athletic Trainer
Biomechanist
Certified Personal Trainer
Chiropractor
Dietitian
Dietetic Assistant
Exercise Physiologist
Fitness Instructor
Health Coach

Program Admission Requirements

Must have a GPA of 2.0 or above on most recent transcript

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What Our Students Are Saying

I love the curriculum and the ability to take one course at a time, along with the flexible payments that works with my salary. This degree will prepare me to work with other professors or medical doctors in the Exercise Science field to explore further research.

Nicholas Mortensen PhD Health and Human Performance
I wanted to get a PhD to pursue a tenured-track position and perform research. The online courses have been highly engaging and have provided an outstanding learning experience preparing me to contribute as a scholar in my field of study.

Jason Menoutis PhD Health and Human Performance
My favorite class was research methods and design. The instructor’s feedback was extremely helpful and what I learned in this class will be applicable throughout the rest of my career. I also enjoyed my sports nutrition course because it was challenging and put me out of my comfort zone.

Cynthia Miranda MS Applied Exercise Science - Human Movement Science
The online format allows for me to continue expanding my business and professional goals while still pursuing a Master’s degree. I was initially worried as I had not previously had much experience with online coursework, but the format allows for structured, discussion based learning amongst peers.

Ryan Richmond MS Applied Exercise Science - Sports Nutrition