Department website: https://www.atu.edu/krs

The Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science – Kinesiology (HESK) within the Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science prepares students for careers in strength and conditioning, exercise science, and sport science professions. Graduates are also well-equipped to pursue graduate studies in Exercise Physiology, Dietetics, Exercise and Disease Prevention, and related fields.

Graduates of the Health and Exercise Science – Kinesiology program develop the knowledge and skills to:

• Assess and evaluate athletic performance and special populations.
• Design and implement safe, effective strength and conditioning programs.
• Develop, apply, and analyze research studies in exercise science.
• Utilize and interpret data from advanced fitness and athletic testing equipment.
• Analyze and optimize sports performance using data-driven approaches.

See the College of Education and Health page for additional requirements.

Plan of Study Grid

Freshman
Fall		Hours
BIOL 1014	Introduction to Biological Science 2	4
ENGL 1013	Composition I 1	3
HES 1003	Introduction to Exercise Programming 2	3
MATH 1113	College Algebra (or higher)	3
PE 1201	Orientation to Kinesiology 2	1
PE Elective 2		1
	Hours	15
Spring
COMM 2173	Business and Professional Speaking	3
ENGL 1023	Composition II 1	3
HLED 1513	Lifetime Health and Fitness 2	3
PHSC XXXX	Physical Science with Laboratory 1	4
PSY 2003	General Psychology	3
	Hours	16
Sophomore
Fall
AHS 2013	Medical Terminology	3
COMS 1003	Introduction to Computer Based Systems	3
PE 2513	First Aid 2	3
PE 2653	Anatomy and Physiology 2	3
USHG 1XXX	U.S. History and Government 1	3
PE Elective 2		1
	Hours	16
Spring
ECON 2003	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
FAH 1XXX	Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1	6
HES 2013	Weight Training for Personal Trainers, High School Athletics and Strength Coaching 2	3
PE 3661	Laboratory Experiences in Anatomy/Physiology and Kinesiology 2	1
PE 3663	Kinesiology 2	3
	Hours	16
Junior
Fall
HES 2023	Endurance Programming and Conditioning 2	3
HES 2043	Applied Fitness Assessment and Development 2	3
MGMT 3003	Principles of Management	3
PE 3573	Prevention and Care of Activity Injuries 2	3
PE 4033	Exercise Physiology 2	3
	Hours	15
Spring
HES 3003	Exercise Prescription 2	3
HES 3013	Coaching Power, Speed, and Agility 2	3
HES 4043	Exercise Physiology Lab 2	3
HLED 3203	Consumer Health Programs 2	3
PE 4103	Principles of Adapted Physical Activity 2	3
	Hours	15
Senior
Fall
HES 4013	Health and Exercise Science Practicum 2	3
HES 4023	Principles of Strength and Conditioning 2	3
HES 4053	Biomechanics 2	3
HLED 4403	Sport and Exercise Nutrition 2	3
MKT 3043	Principles of Marketing	3
	Hours	15
Spring
HES 4012	Health and Exercise Science Internship 2	12
	Hours	12
	Total Hours	120

¹

See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".

²

Must earn a grade of "C' or better.

Students who complete the program will:

1. Know and apply discipline-specific and theoretical concepts critical to the development of physically educated individuals.
2. Administer fitness/performance tests and interpret the results to facilitate effective programming.
3. Develop effective training plans and programs for clients, classes, and/or teams.
4. Develop and maintain physical variables related to health, fitness, and performance.
5. Prepared to attain nationally accredited personal trainer and/or strength and conditioning coach certifications.

For program assessment visit: https://www.atu.edu/assessment/program_assessment.php