The diverse curriculum of Northwestern’s kinesiology department not only teaches you principles for healthy living, it also gives you opportunities to apply what you’re learning to help others improve their health and lifestyle. And a healthy lifestyle is a strong foundation for building healthy relationships with others—both professionally and personally.
Fitness Management
The career concentration in fitness management helps prepare students to enter the commercial fitness industry. The kinesiology core requirements are intended to provide students with the knowledge, skills and experience in exercise assessment and programming, physical fitness activities, and teaching/leadership methods that could be applied in a commercial fitness setting. The business cognate requirements are intended to give students some competencies in marketing, management and accounting.
| Required courses |
| ACC 215 - Principles of Financial Accounting |
| BUS 200 - Principles of Marketing |
| BUS 201 - Principles of Management |
| KIN 115 - Personalized Physical Fitness |
| KIN 125 - Aerobic Activity |
| KIN 127 - Weight Training |
| KIN 233 - Anatomical Kinesiology |
| KIN 234 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
| KIN 241 - Directed Field Experience in Kinesiology I |
| KIN 341 - Directed Field Experience in Kinesiology II |
| KIN 417 - Internship |
| Choose one course: 2-3 |
| KIN 180 - Introduction to Kinesiology |
| Choose one course: 3-4 |
| KIN 230 - Physiological Adaptations to Exercise |
| KIN 325 - Physiology of Exercise |
| Choose one course: 2-3 |
| KIN 236 - Nutrition for Life |
| KIN 370 - Nutrition for Health Care Professions |
| Choose one course: 2-3 |
| KIN 330 - Exercise Testing and Prescription |
| KIN 402 - Assessment in Physical Education |
| Choose: |
| Pass first aid competency with current CPR and first aid certification OR complete KIN 104 - First Aid |
| Total credits required: 33-38 |
The study of principles of nutrition and the application of these principles to a healthy lifestyle. Prerequisite: KIN101. (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
An intensive course in first aid, including lectures, demonstrations and practice in accident prevention and treatment of injuries. First aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification will be secured upon successful completion of the course.(1 credit)
Prerequisite: KIN101(1 credit)
Introduction to the field of kinesiology including aims, objectives, history, philosophy, programs, principles, basic concepts of organization and administration, professional organizations, and the relationship of Christian commitment to the field.(3 credits)
The study of the physiological effects of exercise on the human body. Prerequisite: BIO102 or 115. (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
The study of human movement based on anatomical and mechanical principles. Emphasis is placed on the application of these principles in the analysis of human sports performance. Prerequisite: BIO102, 115, 121 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)
An introduction to athletic injury prevention, recognition, evaluation, care and rehabilitation: including basic wrapping and taping techniques.Prerequisite: BIO102, 115, 121 or permission of instructor.(3 credits)
Provides exposure to a variety of careers related to fitness, therapy, or sport management. Prerequisite: KIN180 or 182. (1 credit)
The study of the physiological effect of exercise on the human body. Emphasis will be given to metabolism, neuromuscular physiology, cardiopulmonary physiology, and the integration of all physiology systems.Prerequisites: BIO121 and 122 or BIO221 and 222, CHE101 and 102 or CHE111and 112, or permission of instructor.(4 credits)
Provides knowledge and practical experience in physical fitness assessments, interpretation of assessment results, and exercise prescription. Emphasis is placed on assessments within a clinical or research setting.Prerequisite: KIN325 or permission of instructor.(3 credits, alternate years, consult department)
Provides practical work experience in fitness, therapy, or sport management settings. Prerequisite: KIN241. (1 credit)
The study of the fundamental principles of normal nutrition and the importance of nutrition in promoting growth and health. Emphasis will be given to the basic food constituents and their physiological relationships within the body. Consideration will also be given to family and community needs across the lifespan.Prerequisites: CHE101/102 or CHE111/112, BIO121/122 or BIO221/222.(3 credits)
Introduction to measurement theory and basic statistical analysis, and practical experience in measuring physical fitness, motor skills, social development, knowledge and test construction.(2 credits, alternate years, consult department)
(4 credits may apply toward the major)
This course covers the basic introduction to financial management and financial accounting, including an understanding of the concepts, principles and practices in these areas.(4 credits)
This course introduces students to marketing terminology; defines the elements necessary in moving a product, service or idea from concept to market sales; and enables students to understand and replicate the marketing process at an entry level.(3 credits)
This course introduces the student to the basic principles of management. It includes the understanding of managers' actions in the work place, on the organization and employees. It includes the study of basic management tools and techniques. (2 credits)
