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Exercise Science

A major and minor in Exercise Science is available. See also the majors and minors in Physical Education and Sport Management, as well as the Coaching certificate.

Major in Exercise Science

44 credit hours

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates with a major in Exercise Science will:

  1. Explain scientific principles, exercise concepts, and theories.
  2. Describe historical aspects in exercise science and careers.
  3. Analyze physical activity, sport, and exercise performance from anatomical, biomechanical, and physiological perspectives.
  4. Participate in regular physical activity and maintain a healthy level of physical fitness.
  5. Demonstrate techniques of a variety of aerobic and anaerobic activities as well as resistance training exercises.
  6. Apply professional personal training protocols and behavior: attire, communication, relationships, responsibility, initiative, and the ability to empower and motivate clients.
  7. Conduct appropriate exercise tests, then analyze and apply the results in developing appropriate and safe exercise programs for a variety of clients.
  8. Demonstrate readiness for an entry level physical activity, sport, exercise, or health related profession or readiness for graduate school.

Planning and Advising Notes

This major is a good option for students interested in personal fitness training, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, or going on to graduate school in exercise science, athletic training or physical therapy. Pre-physical therapy and athletic training students should take additional courses recommended for admission into graduate programs.

Planning Guide

First & Second YearCore 115, Wellness for Life
Chemistry class
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
Introduction to Kinesiology
First Aid & CPR
Basic Athletic Training Weight Training
Principles of Aerobic Conditioning
Goshen Core
Third YearGoshen Core
Human Nutrition
*Exercise Prescription
*Exercise Testing
*Applied Biomechanics
*Exercise Physiology
Fourth YearPracticum or Internship
Kinesiology Senior Seminar
Electives in exercise science
Balance of Goshen Core

*Alternate year classes

Minor in Exercise Science

28 credit hours

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates with a minor in Exercise Science will:

  1. Explain scientific wellness principles, exercise concepts and theories.
  2. Describe historical aspects in exercise science and careers.
  3. Analyze and evaluate physical activity and exercise performance from anatomical, biomechanical, and physiological perspectives.
  4. Demonstrate techniques of a variety of aerobic and anaerobic activities, as well as resistance training exercises.
  5. Apply professional personal training protocols and knowledge of professional behavior (skills & dispositions): attire, communication, relationships, responsibility, initiative, and the ability to empower and motivate clients.
  6. Conduct appropriate exercise tests, analyze and apply results in developing appropriate and safe personal exercise programs for a variety of clients.

Course descriptions

  • BIOL 155 Medical Terminology

    Basic terminology required of the allied health professional regarding anatomy and physiology, pathology, special procedures, laboratory procedures, and pharmacology. Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining forms for a medical vocabulary foundation. Medical symbols and abbreviations also included....

  • BIOL 203 Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    A study of the organ systems of the human body, their gross and microscopic structure and their functions. Laboratory demonstrations and dissections. Three lectures, one three-hour lab. Prerequisite: one semester of college chemistry. Offered every spring.

  • BIOL 204 Human Anatomy & Physiology II

    A study of the organ systems of the human body, their gross and microscopic structure and their functions. Laboratory demonstrations and dissections. Three lectures, one three-hour lab. With permission of the instructor, biology majors may take Biol 204 for two...

  • CHEM 101 Introductory Chemistry

    Designed for non-chemistry majors. Chem 101 gives students a condensed foundation of chemistry principles. Students who have taken at least two semesters of high school chemistry with grades of B- or higher may enroll in Chem 103 without taking 101....

  • CHEM 103 Chemistry and Health

    A survey of organic chemistry and biochemistry designed for nursing and other allied health majors. A laboratory component will involve chemical experimentation, research skills, and experimental design. A Natural World course in the Goshen Core. Prerequisite: two semesters of high...

  • CHEM 111 General Chemistry

    An introduction to the basic particles of matter, the modern concept of the atom, chemical bonding and the structure of chemical compounds. The physical and chemical properties of some elements and compounds are examined. Reaction equilibrium and kinetics, acid-base theory,...

  • CHEM 220 Human Nutrition

    A study of the nutritive needs of the body in normal stages of growth and development, food sources of nutrients, nutrient functions and factors affecting nutrient utilization. Current U.S. and global nutritional problems are explored. Prerequisite: Chem 101, 103 or...

  • KIN 102 First Aid & CPR

    The course provides an introduction to first aid, practical experience in basic first aid skills, and first aid for specific sport injuries. Successful completion of the course and passing the ARC certification exam will result in certification for one year....

  • KIN 103 Basic Athletic Training

    This course is valuable to anyone who plans to coach or pursue future certification in athletic training. Topics covered include: emergency procedures, evaluation and management of injuries to the foot, ankle, knee, shoulder, elbow and hand. Students learn taping techniques.

  • KIN 150 Introduction to Kinesiology

    This course provides an introduction to kinesiology and sub-disciplinary areas of study in the field. An overview and history of kinesiology, physical education, sport and exercise science is included as is a review of various careers in the majors offered.

  • KIN 150 Introduction to Kinesiology

    This course provides an introduction to kinesiology and sub-disciplinary areas of study in the field. An overview and history of kinesiology, physical education, sport and exercise science is included as is a review of various careers in the majors offered.

  • KIN 200 Principles of Aerobic Conditioning

    This course is designed to provide foundational knowledge in a variety of modes of aerobic conditioning including running, cycling, using aerobic machines and aerobic classes in preparation for upper level classes in exercise science. Students learn basic information about determining...

  • KIN 242 Weight Training

    Weight Training. (Women’s weight training or COED)

  • KIN 269 Sports Medicine Practicum

    For this practicum, the student will work with the Head Athletic Trainer, expanding first aid and CPR proficiencies and completing basic duties in the training room with sports teams. The level of responsibility assigned will be individualized based on certifications,...

  • KIN 315 Applied Biomechanics

    This course focuses on the description and analysis of human movement from anatomical and mechanical perspectives. Laws and principles from anatomy and physics that govern the use of the human body, objects and implements are applied to the analysis of...

  • KIN 317 Exercise Physiology

    In this course, students study how the human body responds during various kinds of exercise and how it adapts as a result of a regular exercise program. The course includes an analysis of neuromuscular activity, circulation, respiration and metabolism as...

  • KIN 320 Adaptive Physical Activity & Sport

    This course, required for all physical education teacher licensure and general physical education majors, will examine attitudes, methods, techniques, and special considerations important in addressing physical activity needs and interests of children and adolescents with disabilities. Critical aspects of motor...

  • KIN 330 Motor Learning

    This course addresses concepts in the sub-discipline of motor behavior, primarily focusing on motor learning theory and psychological variables in the acquisition of motor skills. In completing this course, students will examine the nature of the learner, the learning process,...

  • KIN 345 Theory & Techniques of Coaching

    The course will present an overview of basic theories and coaching applications, including topics such as philosophy, psychology, ethics, practice and game preparation. This course includes preparation for and an opportunity to take the American Sport Education Program certification exam...

  • KIN 350 Sport Culture and Psychology

    Sport has been and continues to be an integral part of culture and tradition in every country in the world. In this course we examine the role sport plays in society, the culture of sport and team as well as...

  • KIN 352 Personal Training Practicum

    Students will work with a certified personal trainer to conduct basic fitness screenings and assessments, and then to develop programs with clients based on their goals and interests. The student will phase into full responsibility for conducting personal training sessions...

  • KIN 353 Group Instruction Practicum

    In this practicum experience students will work with a group fitness instructor in leading exercise classes such as aerobic dance, step aerobics, spinning, conditioning, strength and flexibility classes. Student will study techniques for directing classes and will phase into full...

  • KIN 354 Facility Management Practicum

    Students work with a supervisor or director of the Roman-Gingerich Recreation and Fitness Center in management aspects of this facility. Content is based in sport management (Kin 310) areas of facility design, maintenance and administration. Responsibilities include scheduling of rooms,...

  • KIN 375 Exercise Testing

    In this course, students learn exercise testing protocols, procedures and techniques. Content includes knowledge development and practice of a wide variety of tests for different populations. Ideally, this course should be taken prior to KIN 400: Exercise Prescription since the...

  • KIN 400 Exercise Prescription

    Students will learn how to to practice personal training with individual clients. Content includes how to conduct basic health screenings and practical fitness appraisals for the purpose of developing appropriate fitness programs for individuals. The emphasis will be on professional...

  • KIN 409 Internship

    A practical experience related to the student’s interest and ability. This professional experience occurs in an off-campus setting as establishing community and career connections is valued. For non-teaching majors only.

  • KIN 410 Senior Seminar

    A capstone kinesiology class focused on career or graduate school preparation and completion of a major project. The course includes an introduction to research methods and descriptive and inferential statistics in kinesiology. Course includes the consideration of professional and ethical...

  • PHYS 201 College Physics

    An algebra-based introduction to basic physics designed for non-majors. Topics include forces, torques, work, energy, Newton’s laws, the mechanics of motion, collisions and conservation laws. Offered every other ot every three years. Prerequisite: Quantitative Literacy and high-school level trigonometry.

  • PHYS 203 General Physics

    A calculus and vector treatment of basic physics. This is the first semester, which includes mechanics of motion, vibration and sound. Required of physics majors. Offered every fall. Prerequisite or Concurrent: Math 211.

  • PSYC 380 Statistics in Research

    A study of data analysis and its relationship to research methods in a variety of settings. Collection, presentation and analysis of numerical data, including descriptive, parametric, and nonparametric statistics. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the Quantitative Literacy requirement in...

  • PUBH 210 Culturally Responsive Health Promot

    This course focuses on how an individuals social, cultural, and economic background influences both their health status as well as the health care they receive. The emphasis in this course is in culturally responsive health promotion programs, which is one...

  • PUBH 330 Epidemiology

    This course covers the basic principles and methods for examining the patterns and distribution of disease morbidity and mortality in human populations, and how this knowledge is used to address public health problems through research and prevention. Topics include natural...

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