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Kinesiology & Health Science
The Kinesiology and Health Science (KHS) major is your gateway to a rewarding career in healthcare or advanced studies in the field. Whether you’re drawn to physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, speech-language pathology, or other health professions, this program gives you the academic foundation and hands-on experience to get there.
Choose Your Path:
Pre-Physical Therapy Track – Tailored for students planning to pursue a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. As a first-year KHS major, you can even apply for Early Assurance admission to Bradley’s DPT program!
General Health Science Track – A flexible pathway for students interested in pursing careers in occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, athletic training, speech-language pathology, and other health-related fields.
Experiential Learning
- Network with industry professionals in class and extracurricular settings and employment fairs
- Earn course credit while working directly with clients in the Clinic for Fitness and Function, RockSteady Boxing gym, and the BU athletic training room
- Internship opportunities in hospitals, outpatient therapy clinics, summer camps, and community health organizations
- Professional development and networking through student organizations like Wags For Mags, Health Science Organization, and Alpha Epsilon Delta honor society
Program Details
Required Courses (53-54 hrs.)
- BIO 111/113: Introduction to Cell Biology (4 hrs.)
- BIO 112/114: Introduction to Ecology and Evolution & Lab or BIO 202: Microbiology and Immunology (4 hrs.)
- BIO 230/231: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 hrs.)
- BIO 232/233: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 hrs.)
- CHM 110/111: General Chemistry I & Lab (4 hrs.)
- CHM 302: Medical Terminology or NUR 391: Medical Terminology (1 hr.)
- MTH 111: Elementary Statistics or MTH 115: Brief Calculus with Application I (3-4 hrs.)
- PHY 107: General Physics I & Lab (4 hrs.)
- PSY 101: Principles of Psychology (3 hrs.)
- KHS 110: Introduction to Health Science (1 hr.)
- KHS 210: Concepts in Personal Wellness and Fitness (3 hrs.)
- KHS 230: Measurement in Physical Activity (EL) (3 hrs.)
- KHS 310: Statistical Procedures in Health Sciences (WI) (PSY 205 Acceptable for neuroscience Minors) (3 hrs.)
- KHS 380: Disability and Health in a Global Society (WI) (3 hrs.)
- KHS 460: Kinesiology (3 hrs.)
- KHS 470: Health Science Application of Exercise Prescription or KHS 480: Motion Analysis (3 hrs.)
- FCS 202: Food and Nutrition (3 hrs.)
Required Elective Courses (4-11 hours)
Choose 3 electives. At least 2 courses must be from KHS.
- KHS 300: Experiential Learning (EL) (1-4 hrs.)
- KHS 306: Health Science Applications for Sports (3 hrs.)
- KHS 320: Applied Physiology of Exercise (3 hrs.)
- KHS 343: Ethics of Healthcare (3 hrs.)
- KHS 345: Motor Control and Motor Learning (3 hrs.)
- KHS 350: Special Topics in Health Science (3 hrs.)
- KHS 362 Essential Clinical Neuroanatomy (3 hrs.)
- KHS 425: Independent Study (1-3 hrs.)
- KHS 470: Health Science Application of Exercise Prescription (3 hrs.)
- KHS 480: Motion Analysis (3 hrs.)
- ML 350: Managing for Results in Organizations (3 hrs.)
- NUR 217: Men’s Health (2 hrs.)
- NUR 219: Women’s Health (3 hrs.)
- FCS/KHS 220: Consumer Issues in HealthCare (3 hrs.)
- FCS 304: Sports and Exercise Nutrition (3 hrs.)
- FCS 410: Advanced Nutrition (3 hrs.)
- ENC 370/375: Human Relations Development Techniques and Lab (3 hrs.)
- PSY 303: Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3 hrs.)
- PSY 311: Principles of Abnormal Psychology (3 hrs.)
- ETE 402: Educational Methods, Strategies, and Evaluation Techniques (3 hrs.)
- CHM 116/117: General Chemistry II (4 hrs.)
- PHY 108: General Physics II (4 hrs.)
Career Opportunities
- Physical Therapists
- Physician Assistants
- Occupational Therapists
- Optometrists
- Medical Physicians
- Chiropractors
- Athletic Trainers
- Public Health Administrators
Minor
Expose yourself to current issues in nutrition, personal health, community health, and psychology. This minor offers courses from the sciences, family and consumer science, nursing, psychology and sociology. Students pursue either a Personal Health or a Community and Professional Health concentration. The health minor is often paired with majors in nursing, community wellness, biology, psychology, elementary education, and health science.