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.
Health Minor
Completion of the health minor and completion of a 30-hour teaching major meets the Iowa Department of Education guidelines for a health specialist, which permits the instruction of health in the Iowa public schools.
| Requirements |
| BIO 102 - Human Anatomy and Physiology |
| KIN 101 - Concepts of Physical Fitness |
| KIN 210 - Personal and Community Health |
| KIN 234 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
| KIN 236 - Nutrition for Life |
| KIN 237 - Substance Abuse |
| PSY 221 - Developmental Psychology: Childhood |
| SOC 110 - Contemporary Marriage and Family Living |
| Choose one course: 3-4 |
| KIN 230 - Physiological Adaptations to Exercise |
| KIN 325 - Physiology of Exercise |
| Competency requirement: |
| Pass first aid competency with current CPR and first aid certification OR complete KIN 104 - First Aid |
| Total credits required: 26-28 |
The study of principles of nutrition and the application of these principles to a healthy lifestyle. Prerequisite: KIN101. (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
The study of the physical and mental development of the child from the prenatal period into adolescence. The course includes the study of physical, cognitive, moral, social and personality development of childhood and adolescence.(4 credits)
A study of the basic sociological theories of the family from a Christian perspective. Topics include: the structure and functions of families, historical and social changes, cross-cultural analysis, institutional and functional aspects of dating, courtship, marriage adjustment, gender roles, parenthood and child rearing.(4 credits)
The course examines various concepts of health and physical fitness with the purpose of encouraging the student to establish positive patterns of activity and healthy living.(2 credits)
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)
A foundational course designed for students to become informed about health as well as becoming responsible and active participants in the maintenance of their personal health and affecting the health of their community. The course is intended to provide a comprehensive coverage of health promotion, mental health, stress management, afflictions and diseases, aging, dying and death, safety and accident prevention, environmental health, consumerism and health care and promotion. Prerequisite: KIN101. (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
The study of the physiological effects of exercise on the human body. Prerequisite: BIO102 or 115. (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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)
The study of the history, composition and use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco, including their reactions relative to therapeutic values, their known and potentially injurious effects on the human body, and methods for prevention, intervention and rehabilitation of those who would use, or have used, these substances. Prerequisite: KIN101. (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
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)
An introduction to the structure and function of the human body.(4 credits)
