Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Kinesiology
Dubuque, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 33,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* annual full-time rate
Introduction
Earn a Kinesiology degree at Loras and gain expertise in the theory and practice of physical activity. Benefit from a liberal arts approach with a cross-disciplinary degree that encompasses psychology, biology, chemistry, and physiology. Explore your future career through hands-on internships at clinics, college athletic departments, and more. Prepare to take exams that qualify you to become an NSCA-certified personal trainer or certified strength and conditioning specialist.
Earn a Master’s in Athletic Training in 5 Years
Interested in advanced education in athletic training? You’ll have the opportunity to earn an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and a master’s degree in Athletic Training in our 3+2 program, graduating with both degrees in five years.
Student Experience
As a Kinesiology major, you’ll have the chance to drive your own education with courses that inspire and internships that put you in the field with top employers.
Program Outcome
Student Learning Outcomes – Kinesiology
Graduates from the Kinesiology Program will:
- Plan, implement, evaluate and develop effective exercise, sport, or health-related intervention programs
- Apply a lifespan perspective in Kinesiology to the changing nature of psychological perceptions, physiological functioning, and physical capabilities as they relate to exercise and physical activity across the lifespan.
- Problem solve by assimilating, synthesizing, analyzing, and applying information from multiple sources and disciplines.
- Understand the application of kinesiology within the parent disciplines of kinesiology including biology, human anatomy, human physiology, and psychology, and the application to Kinesiology of concepts within each discipline.
- Examine the relationships between physical activity habits, nutrition, and wellness, including disease prevention and treatment, psychological well-being, social health, and overall functioning.
- Understand research design within the field of Kinesiology.
- Understand the structure and function of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, nervous, endocrine, metabolic, and respiratory systems and the effect of acute and chronic exercise on each of these systems.
- Evaluate the diversity of factors influencing responses to exercise, including those associated with culture, personality, and physiological functioning on exercise behaviors and responses to exercise.
Career Opportunities
“What can I do with a Kinesiology major?”
As a Kinesiology student, you will be prepared for a variety of interesting careers (some may require additional degrees and licensing). Here are some examples:
- Physical therapist
- Occupational therapist
- Athletic trainer
- Chiropractor
- Nurse
- Physician assistant
English Language Requirements
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