Overview

As a kinesiology major, you'll take classes in biology, chemistry, and physics alongside specialized courses in topics related to human movement. Choose from three emphases, including:

• exercise science/pre-professional preparation (for medical school, physical or occupational therapy school, etc.)
• sports management
• physical and health education (grades K-12)

Careers in Kinesiology

• Occupational Therapist
• Dance Instructor
• Health Teacher or Leader
• Physical Therapist
• Personal Trainer

See job placement rates for Calvin grads.

Student involvement

Participate in Dance Guild or volunteer at local schools and senior centers. Or, rent a bike, backpack, or boat and hit the trails for a wilderness adventure. Alternatively, join an intramural team and compete against your classmates.

Course Requirements 2012-13

Kinesiology major - exercise science emphasis

(35-38 semester hours)

• PER-107 Strength and Conditioning
• HE-203 First Aid and Emergency Care
• HE-254 Nutrition
• One course from:
  • HE-265 Basic Health Concepts: Mental Health, Fitness, Sexuality, Aging, Addictive Behaviors, and Death
  • HE-266 Basic Health Concepts: Diseases, Substance Abuse, Community, and Environment
• KIN-201 Introduction to Kinesiology
• KIN-212 Anatomical Kinesiology
• KIN-213 Biomechanics
• KIN-240 Cardio-respiratory Fitness Assessment, Prescription, and Leadership
• KIN-241 Muscular Fitness Assessment, Prescription, and Leadership
• KIN-325 Physiology of Physical Activity
• KIN-328 Advanced Practices in Exercise Science
• KIN-332 Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport
• KIN-346 Field Internship (0-3 cr)
• RECR-305 Program Planning and Development

Cognates

(24 semester hours)

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  • BIOL-141 Cell Biology and Genetics for the Health Sciences
  • BIOL-205 Human Anatomy
  • BIOL-206 Human Physiology
  • CHEM-115 Chemistry for the Health Sciences
  • PHYS-223 Physics for the Health Sciences
  • MATH-143 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Kinesiology major - pre-professional emphasis

(27 semester hours)

• PER-107 Strength and Conditioning
• HE-254 Nutrition
• KIN-201 Introduction to Kinesiology
• KIN-212 Anatomical Kinesiology
• KIN-213 Biomechanics
• KIN-240 Cardio-respiratory Fitness Assessment, Prescription, and Leadership
• KIN-241 Muscular Fitness Assessment, Prescription, and Leadership
• KIN-325 Physiology of Physical Activity
• KIN-328 Advanced Practices in Exercise Science
• KIN-332 Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport

Cognates

(up to 55 semester hours, number of courses from this group depends on pre-professional requirements)

• BIOL-141 Cell Biology and Genetics for the Health Sciences
• BIOL-205 Human Anatomy
• BIOL-206 Human Physiology
• One 200-300-level biology lab course
• CHEM-103 General Chemistry I
• CHEM-104 General Chemistry II
• CAS-101 Oral Rhetoric
• KIN-390, Medical Terminology
• One course from:
  • MATH-110 Pre-calculus Mathematics
  • MATH-132 Calculus for Management, Life, and Social Sciences
  • MATH-143 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
• PSYC-151 Introductory Psychology: Perspectives on the Self
• PSYC-201 Developmental Psychology: Lifespan
• PHYS-221 and PHYS-222 General Physics
• SOC-151 Sociological Principles and Perspectives

All kinesiology students in exercise science and pre-professional tracks must be certified in CPR prior to graduation.

Kinesiology major - sport management emphasis

(27-30 semester hours)

• KIN-201 Introduction to Kinesiology
• KIN-214 Applied Kinesiology
• KIN-218 Administration of Athletics
• KIN-243 Sport Psychology
• Two 200-level kinesiology courses
• KIN-315 Sociology of Sport
• KIN-320 Sports Marketing and Public Relations
• KIN-332 Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport
• KIN-346 Field Internship
• RECR-305 Program Planning and Development

Cognate

(4 semster hours)

• Once course from:
  • BIOL-115 Human Biology
  • BIOL-141 Cell Biology and Genetics for the Health Sciences

Required business minor

(23 semester hours)

• BUS-160 Business Foundations
• BUS-203 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
• ECON-221 Principles of Microeconomics
• ECON-222 Principles of Macroeconomics
• BUS-380 Marketing
• One 300-level business elective

Kinesiology minor

(18 semester hours)

• KIN-201 Introduction to Kinesiology
• A minimum of five additional courses, at least two at the 300-level, approved by academic advisor and department chairperson

Scholarships

Dollar amounts reflect awards given for the 2012-13 academic year.

Otto J. and Adeline De Bruyn Family Scholarship

• award amount: $1,750 to $3,500
• junior or senior
• GPA of 3.3+
• financial need required
• physical education students apply through the Kinesiology Department; education students apply through the Calvin Portal

Sandra Anne Bos Duyst Memorial Scholarship

• award amount: $3,000
• junior or senior
• GPA of 3.0+
• financial need required; preference to those with gifts and abilities in youth leadership
• apply through the kinesiology department

Dr. Barney Steen Scholarship for Physical Education

• award amount: $2,050
• senior
• GPA of 2.0+
• financial need considered
• apply through the kinesiology department

David B. Tuuk Sport Management Scholarship

• award amount: $1,500
• junior or senior
• GPA of 2.5+
• financial need required; emphasis in sport management
• apply through the kinesiology department

A. Donald Vroon Scholarship for Physical Education

• award amount: $2,500
• junior or senior
• GPA of 2.5+
• financial need required; interest in coaching
• apply through the kinesiology department

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Faculty

Sharon DeKleine Assistant Professor Department of Kinesiology SF 226 skd7@calvin.edu (616) 526-7049 Daniel Gelderloos Assistant Professor Department of Kinesiology VAC 122 dgelderl@calvin.edu (616) 526-6703 Jong-Il Kim Associate Professor Department of Kinesiology SFC 245 jikim@calvin.edu (616) 526-6118 Nancy Meyer Professor, Women's Athletic Director Department of Kinesiology meyn@calvin.edu (616) 526-6224

Brett Otte Assistant Professor Department of Kinesiology SFC 225 bjo4@calvin.edu (616) 526-7815 Nancy Van Noord Adjunct Faculty Department of Kinesiology SFC 227 vnor@calvin.edu (616) 526-6226 Kevin Vande Streek Professor, head coach - men's basketball Department of Kinesiology SFC 240 kvstreek@calvin.edu (616) 526-6704 Amber Warners Associate Professor Department of Kinesiology SFC 329 awarners@calvin.edu (616) 526-6223