Kinesiology
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts
The Department of Kinesiology prepares students for the future with relevant degree plans. The current curriculum helps students in applying for graduate school in exercise science, sport psychology, sport management, athletic training, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and chiropractic medicine.
Students are exposed to top-of-the-line human performance testing equipment in the Strength and Conditioning Lab, the Biomechanics Lab, and the Human Performance Lab, the Mental Training and the PE pedagogy lab, enriching the learning experience.
Adams State focuses on students experience and student outcomes. Here you won’t spend hours sitting in boring lecture classes. Instead, gain hands-on experience that puts theory into action working directly with Adams State athletes, and community members.
KIN 120: Concepts in Wellness (3 hours)
Students will learn about the various dimensions of wellness, assess their own health status, and design interventions to improve personal health through lecture, video, laboratory experiences, and physical activities. This course will also provide students with the information necessary to make evidence-based decisions regarding personal wellness and to understand health disparities among diverse populations. There is a physical activity component to this course.
KIN 329: Exercise Physiology (3 hours)
This course presents an introduction and overview of the physiological bases of physical education, sport, and athletics. The effects of exercise on the various systems will be considered. Practical application of exercise science to physical fitness and athletic performance will be emphasized.
KIN 329L: Exercise Physiology Lab (1 hours)
This exercise physiology lab class is designed to supplement the exercise physiology lecture course. This course will provide students with a hands-on experience in which they can apply concepts learned in the classroom to practice in the human performance laboratory and field of exercise, fitness, and sport.