Online Bachelor’s in Kinesiology
Next Start Date: October 25, 2021
Delivery Format: 100% Online
Application Deadline: Rolling
Cost Per Credit Hour: $415
Technology Fee: $16 (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.
For Students with Busy Lives
- 100% online
- Flexible scheduling
- Accelerated courses
- Degree completion in as little as 16 months, depending on the number of transfer credits accepted at the time of admission
- Learn from anywhere in the world
Benefits of an Online Kinesiology Degree
- Instructor engagement
- Classmate collaboration
- Valuable relationships and support networks beyond graduation
- Career advancement
- Enhanced opportunities
What Is Kinesiology?
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James Crager, BS, Kinesiology ’19
Additional Program Information
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 |
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. Read more about our faculty by clicking the links below:
| Kathleen Fritch, PhD, Program Leader | Amada Watson, PhD |
| Dayna Alexander, DRPH |
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) | $16 |
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:
- Biomechanist
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Chiropractor
- Dietitian
- Dietetic Assistant
- Exercise Physiologist
- Fitness Instructor
- Health Coach
- Personal Trainer
- A completed application for admission to the Accelerated Degree Programs.
- Submission of official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended. The most recent college transcript must indicate that the student was in good standing and earned at least a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average on a 4.0 scale (the Admission Committee reserves the right to evaluate applicants on an individual basis or request additional information when prior college transcripts do not reflect a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average).
- If an applicant has completed fewer than 15 semester hours of credit, or has not completed one semester at full-time status, a final high school transcript with graduation date must be provided. An official high school transcript is also required if the college from which the credit was earned does not have regional accreditation. Applicants who have not completed high school must provide documentation of successful completion of the G.E.D.
- 100% online
- Asynchronous (you don’t have to log-on at a certain time)
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