Kinesiology

This program was formerly known as Applied Exercise Sciences.

Important Information

Short Description

This program prepares students for a career and transfer. Students learn how to conduct physical and health risk assessments, interpret assessment results, design exercise programs, provide fitness instruction and supervise fitness facilities.

Type of Credential

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Program Code

554

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Coordinator:
CCBC Catonsville, Theresa LaMotte
TLaMotte@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - Several General Education classes offer PLA. See Portfolio, Departmental Exam, CLEP, DSST, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate. General education classes are required for associate degrees but not certificates.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements - While there are no program-specific agreements, see other types of agreements such as guaranteed admission, block transfer, and discounts.

Semester Sequence

This is a full-time suggested schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses .

Semester 1*

KNLS 120 - Introduction to Kinesiology 3 Credit(s).
BIOL 110 - Biology I: Molecules and Cells 4 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
HLTH 101 - Health and Wellness 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Mathematics 3 Credit(s).

Semester 2

KNLS 140 - Principles of Cardiorespiratory Training and Weight Management 3 Credit(s).
CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
HLTH 140 or HLTH 231 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective – Arts and Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences (must be a Diversity course) 3 Credit(s).

Semester 3

KNLS 134 or HLTH 134 or HLTH 160 or HLTH 232 3 Credit(s).
KNLS 240 - Principles of Muscular Conditioning and Flexibility 3 Credit(s).
BIOL 220 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit(s).
HLTH 212 - Stress Management 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective 2 Credit(s).

Semester 4

KNLS 182 or KNLS 183 2-3 Credit(s).
KNLS 220 - Methods and Materials of Fitness Instruction 3 Credit(s).
KNLS 250 - Management of Fitness and Sports Facilities and Programs 3 Credit(s).
KNLS 251 - Kinesiology Seminar 1 Credit(s).
BIOL 221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit(s).
Program Elective 1 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for This Program*

General Education Requirements and Electives - 22 Credits

General Education Requirements:

BIOL 110 - Biology I: Molecules and Cells 4 Credit(s).
CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
HLTH 101 - Health and Wellness 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education Courses . One course must be a Diversity course.

Mathematics 3 Credits.
Arts and Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences (must be a Diversity course) 3 Credits.

Program Requirements and Electives - 38 Credits

Program Requirements:

KNLS 120 - Introduction to Kinesiology 3 Credit(s).
KNLS 134 - Nutrition for Sport and Exercise 3 Credit(s).
or
HLTH 134 - Nutrition for Sports and Exercise 3 Credit(s).
or
HLTH 160 - Plant Based Nutrition 3 Credit(s).
or
HLTH 232 - Contemporary Issues in Nutrition 3 Credit(s).
KNLS 140 - Principles of Cardiorespiratory Training and Weight Management 3 Credit(s).
KNLS 182 - Cooperative Education I: Kinesiology 2 Credit(s).
or
KNLS 183 - Cooperative Education I: Kinesiology 3 Credit(s).
KNLS 220 - Methods and Materials of Fitness Instruction 3 Credit(s).
KNLS 240 - Principles of Muscular Conditioning and Flexibility 3 Credit(s).
KNLS 250 - Management of Fitness and Sports Facilities and Programs 3 Credit(s).
KNLS 251 - Kinesiology Seminar 1 Credit(s).
BIOL 220 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit(s).
BIOL 221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit(s).
HLTH 140 - First Aid, Safety, and CPR 3 Credit(s).
or
HLTH 231 - Prevention, Evaluation and care of Athletic Injuries 3 Credit(s).
HLTH 212 - Stress Management 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Choose three credits from the following course categories: PEAQ; PEFT; PELF; or PETA. Other courses may be taken with program director approval.

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*

Note

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Program Description

The Kinesiology program prepares students for a professional career as a personal trainer or fitness specialist, or for transfer to a four-year kinesiology degree. Students learn how to conduct physical and health risk assessments, interpret assessment results, design exercise programs, provide fitness instruction and supervise fitness facilities. Upon successful completion of the Kinesiology program, students are required to sit for a certification exam with the American Council on Exercise.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

develop safe and effective individualized exercise prescriptions based on an individual’s goals and health history;
demonstrate proficiency in exercise science principles when leading individual and group fitness programs;
conduct fitness assessments in laboratory and field-test settings in a fitness, hospital, or wellness facility;
use the tools of effective verbal and written communication relating to fitness leadership occupations; and
transfer to a four-year institution as a Kinesiology major, with junior year status.