Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Hampton University
Key Information
Campus location
Hampton, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 26,198
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Introduction
The Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology-Pre-P.T. is designed to prepare students to meet the entry requirements for most graduate programs in Physical Therapy including the Hampton University Physical Therapy (D.PT.) graduate program. Additionally, this curriculum provides a solid foundation for graduate study in Athletic Training and other areas in the exercise sciences.
Study Abroad Opportunities
Jamaica Spring Break for Community Health Promotion – This opportunity provides students with an immersive study of Jamaican life, culture, community health needs, priorities, and resources. The course is a unique blend of global community engagement and cultural exchange. Prior to traveling abroad, students are involved in planning and developing a community health education/health promotion (CHE/HP) program in collaboration with community health counterparts in Jamaica. While on the island, students are fully integrated into the community and involved in implementing and evaluating the CHE/HP program which will address priority health needs in the Negril community.
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Curriculum
Freshman Year
- Written Communication I
- Pre-Calculus I
- Individual & Life
- Health Education
- Humanities I
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication II
- Intro. to Statistics
- Humanities Elective
- General Biology
- World Civ. I/AA History
Sophomore Year
- Psychology
- Foundations Kines. & Ex. Sci.
- Free Elective
- Human Growth & Dev.
- Chemistry
- Free Elective
- Health Promotion
- Human Anatomy
- Intro. To Sociology
- Chemistry
Junior Year
- Human Physiology
- Motor Learning
- Kinesiology
- Physics I
- Physics Lab
- Intermediate Swimming
- Free Elective
- Prev/Care Ath. Injuries
- Exercise Physiology
- Physics II
- Physics Lab
Senior Year
- Physical Ed. For Diverse Pops.
- Exercise & Sport Nutrition
- Free Elective
- Practicum I
- CPR, First Aid & Safety
- Exercise Testing & Prescrip.
- Practicum II
- Health & Aging
- Free Elective
Internship Opportunities
Sport management students are required to intern during their senior year and have received placements at numerous professional and collegiate sports organizations including National Basketball Association, National Football League, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, United States Olympic Committee, College Athletics, Sports Agent/ Event Firms, ESPN, Nike, Under Armour.
Sports Science and Wellness students per accreditation requirements will complete supervised student teaching experiences at both local elementary and secondary schools.
Kinesiology students are required to complete 150 practicum hours with two health-related organizations during their senior year. Practicum sites include Physical therapy clinics, Hospital rehabilitation settings, Rehabilitation centers, Athletic training sites at the high school and collegiate levels, strength, and conditioning programs within the community setting, and college athletics.