Bachelor of Science
Cultivate your passion for wellness into a career in private wellness practice, coaching, or rehabilitation. VCSU’s Applied Kinesiology program is designed to prepare you to enter this growing field with the skills and confidence you need to succeed alongside other wellness professionals.
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Katie Juarez
Read more about Katie“I learned about different ways to challenge my students, but also learned about ways to modify activities for them to be able to gain confidence in their skills as well.”
- Physical EducationPhysical Education MinorSupplement your main plan of study with courses designed to help you help others.Learn More
- Athletic Coaching
- Health EducationHealth Education MinorEmbrace the wellness side of Kinesiology by adding a Health Education minor.Learn More
- Strength and ConditioningStrength and Conditioning CertificateAdd knowledge about strength and conditioning to your already strong educational portfolio.Learn More
Beyond graduation
Explore the possibilities
A degree in Applied Kinesiology from VCSU can open up opportunities you never thought possible. Career opportunities with an Applied Kinesiology degree can include:
- Personal Trainer
- Fitness Instructor
- Coach
- Director of Rehabilitation
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Counselor
- Recreational Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
Join clubs and organizations to get involved on campus and in your major.
Where you'll study
Plan of Study
- English Composition (Gen Ed)
- Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
- Math Gen Ed
- Technology (Gen Ed)
- Learning to Live
- Introduction to Professional Writing
- Art and Music (Gen Ed)
- Fundamentals of Teaching Health and Physical Education
- Lab Science (Gen Ed)
- Speech Communication (Gen Ed)
- Exercise Techniques and Program Design
- Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
- Introduction to Stress Management
- Applied Anatomy, Physiology, and Human Performance
- Introduction to Adapted Physical Education
- Introduction to Psychology Lab
- Introduction to Physical Education
- Practical Application of Fitness Education
- Applied Anatomy, Physiology, and Human Performance
- Literacies (Gen Ed)
- Social Science (Gen Ed)
- Drug Education and Information
- Instructional Methods in the Elementary Physical Education Classroom
- Sport Ethics
- Instructional Methods in Human Sexuality
- Lab Science (Gen Ed)
- First Aid & CPR
- Motor Behavior
- Sport Nutrition Concepts
- Activities for the Physical Educator
- Outdoor Pursuits for the Physical Educator
- Current Issues in Community Health
- Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Sport
- Electives
- Additional Humanities or Social Science (Gen Ed)
- Directed Elective
- Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
Meet the advisor
Kinesiology and Human Performance
- Gaukler Family Wellness Center 141
Accreditation
A college education is an investment in yourself. Making sure your education is high-quality can be difficult, but not at VCSU. We are proud to be accredited by numerous institutions, and with that accreditation comes the assurance you’re receiving the highest quality education that will prepare you for your career.