2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Department of Kinesiology
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Purposes
- To prepare students for careers in physical therapy, physician assistant, medicine, occupational therapy, athletic training, teaching, coaching, and fitness and wellness occupations.
- To provide students the opportunity to participate in a program designed to aid in the development of physical efficiency, healthful living, social cooperation and individual activity for the enjoyable and intelligent use of leisure time.
- To introduce students to the potential benefits of a stimulating systemic exercise program.
Tradition of Excellence
The Department of Kinesiology offers students many unique opportunities. Students participate with experienced and nationally recognized professors in a dynamic, hands-on educational experience. The faculty gives the students a deep insight into the area of health, sports medicine, physical fitness, strength and conditioning, and teaching or coaching making the program perfect for a variety of interests. In addition, the Health and Human Performance major can lead students into our accelerated 3+2 athletic training dual degree program. Students complete a B.A. in Health and Human Performance and also earn their Master of Science in Athletic Training through our program. As part of the educational program, students participate in practical laboratory and internship programs guided by practicing clinicians, observation and participation in hospitals and physical therapy centers, observation of surgery and special lecture series with medical doctors and other medical experts. The kinesiology laboratories also serve as a hallmark of excellence with state of the art gross anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and sports science laboratories students will be trained by experts in each field using advanced equipment.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Department of Kinesiology are prepared for a variety of opportunities that await them after leaving PLNU. Many students go on to graduate schools in physical therapy, athletic training, physician assistant, exercise physiology and medical school. Other students become teachers and/or coaches. Still others go on to work as program directors at hospitals and sports clinics. With the experiences and education found at PLNU, the opportunities in fields related to Kinesiology become reality.
Faculty
Arnel Aguinaldo, Ph.D.
Concordia University Chicago
Brent Alvar, Ph.D., Program Director MS in Kinesiology
Arizona State University
Ted Anderson, Ph.D.
Texas A&M University
Jerry Arvin, M.S.
Butler University
Nicole Cosby, Ph.D., Program Director MS in Athletic Training
University of Virginia
Ann Davis, M.Ed.
National University
Susan Ganz, Ph.D.
University of New Mexico
Jacob Goodin, Ph.D.
Eastern Tennessee State University
Richard Hills, M.A.
San Diego State University
Heidi Lynch, Ph.D.
Arizona State University
Jessica Matthews, D.B.H., Program Director MS in Kinesiology, Integrative Wellness
Arizona State University
Brandon Sawyer, Ph.D., Undergraduate Chair
Arizona State University
ProgramsMajor
Point Loma Nazarene University offers four baccalaureate degrees: the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), the Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.), the Bachelor of Science (B.S.), and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.). Many of the 50+ major programs also offer in-depth concentrations.
If a second major area of study is desired, all requirements for both majors must be met with a minimum of 24 units distinguishing the two areas of study. While working on a single baccalaureate degree, the maximum number of pursuits is two majors and two minors.
Students should review the majors and minors list in the catalog.
CoursesAthletic TrainingKinesiology
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