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The Concordia University, St. Paul Exercise Science program is conveniently offered in a blended or online format.

Students in the Exercise Science program will:

  • Become effective wellness managers and leaders
  • Understand critical factors driving business
  • Apply classroom learning to current fitness and wellness problems and opportunities
  • Develop problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Develop written and oral communication skills
  • Become innovators in their own field of expertise
  • Develop learner independence and self-image

Concordia University’s Exercise Science in Kinesiology program will help students:

  • Become effective wellness managers and leaders
  • Understand critical factors driving business
  • Apply classroom learning to current fitness and wellness problems and opportunities
  • Develop problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Develop written and oral communication skills
  • Become innovators in their own field of expertise
  • Develop learner independence and self-image

Outside of the department, students are encouraged to join and attend professional organizations such as the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, and the American College of Sports Medicine during their tenure at Concordia.

Course for Exercise Science

KHS-220 Epidemiological Foundations Available online

This course is designed to provide students with a historical background in epidemiological studies. The course is also designed to expose students to the principles and concepts necessary for understanding the basics of epidemiological activity and classical epidemiological investigations. By applying knowledge from a range of disciplines, epidemiologists are able to more adequately study disease, wellness and other health-related events in populations. The ultimate goal of this course is to
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KHS-250 Technology, Media & Your Envir Available online

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of technological advancements in health, the influence of the media on health, and a look into how our environment affects our health. Students will be asked to conduct research into all three topics, analyzing data, summarizing findings, and developing opinion statements concerning all three areas. Class discussion and participation is essential to student success in this course. (Prerequisite: KHS110)
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KHS-400 Health Psychology Available online

KHS400 Health Psychology is designed to help students learn those skills necessary in forging a bridge between the client-learner's thoughts, feelings and actions by integrating thought and behavior into one synergistic approach to the delivery of health education that can accommodate the whole person. Cognitive techniques, such as lecture discussion, readings, presentations, collection of data, and specific planning combined with the behavioral components of emotion and action will help in
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KHS-420 Program Administration Available online

Organization of health science education and physical education programs in schools, work sites, medical care settings, community, private and public settings is studied together with needs assessment and evaluation strategies. Emphases on management, assessment, planning of health promotion enhance such study. This course is designed to give students a broad based exposure to the many organizational and administrative duties that accompany Physical Education, Sport, and various Health Program
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KHS-436 Motor Dev,Contrl & Motor Learn Available online

This course examines the growth and development patterns of the child from infant, adolescence, adulthood, and through late adulthood. The purpose of the course is to enhance student insight into the fundamental role that the motor system plays in the human condition. There are four broad topic areas: 1) nature and mechanisms of the expression and control of motor behavior; 2) concepts, principles and measurement of motor learning; 3) factors that influence skill and proficiency in motor
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KHS-473 Biomechanics Available online

This course examines the physics of human movement. Content areas include the structural mechanics of bone construction, muscle contraction, ligament, and tendon plasticity and elasticity. Sport implement mechanics and the mechanics of environmental conditions (e.g. friction, air, and water resistance) are also explored. Sport performance issues will also be analyzed for mechanical efficiency. (Prerequisite: KHS110)
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KHS-474 Exercise Physiology Available online

The physiological basis for human performance and the effects of physical activity on the body�s functions are examined in theory and application. Representative experiences include lecture, discussion, group exercises, class teaching, and written projects. (Prerequisite: KHS110)
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KHS-490 Senior Professional Seminar Available online

This capstone course prepares students to chart different paths following graduation with a degree in Kinesiology or physical education: (a) entering the work force in the field of Kinesiology at a bachelors degree level, (b) enter the work force in the field of teacher education at a bachelors degree level, or (c) enter a graduate school. In this course student will develop a resume, request letters of recommendation, complete a professional portfolio, and identify job-searching strategies.
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KHS-498 Kinesiology Internship Available online

This internship places students directly in a setting where students learn to apply entry-level competencies. The student and advisor collaborate with the on-site supervisor in selecting an appropriate internship site that meets the need of the student, the needs of the internship site and the program needs. (Prerequisites: senior status and advisor approval)
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RAD-435 Ethics & Decision Making in HC Available online

This is a foundational course in ethics for individuals who are pursuing vocations in health care. At the completion of this course students will have a greater understanding of the ethical principles that are applied to the delivery of health care services, as well as some of the more current and pressing issues of health care delivery. Students will develop a personal model of decision making that is consistent with core personal values as well as the ethical standards of their professions.
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  1. Apply Online or Printable Application (PDF)

  2. A non-refundable application fee of $30, payable to Concordia University by check, money order or pay online

  3. Final and official transcripts from all previous institutions attended
    * If you have attended a MNSCU college or university we also ask that you provide an official accompanying DARS or MnTC goal area worksheet.  Concordia accepts completed goal areas.

  4. Statement of Goals - Write a brief statement covering your employment history and long-term academic and professional goals

Technology Requirements
Students enrolling in an adult undergraduate program must have access to a computer that meets Concordia University's technology requirements. Contact Concordia's Help Desk at helpdesk@csp.edu or 651-641-8866 with any questions regarding these requirements.

Fall 2012 Term

  • Start Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2012
  • Delivery: Online
  • Class Day: Tuesday
  • Chat Time: 7-8 p.m. CST

Spring 2013 Term

  • Start Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2013
  • Delivery: Online
  • Class Day: Tuesday
  • Chat Time: 7-8 p.m. CST


PROGRAM SCHEDULE

TERM   1 KHS250 & KHS420 | KHS474

TERM   2 KHS220 | KHS436

TERM   3 EDU435 | KHS400

TERM   4 KHS473 | KHS490

Online, In-Class or Blended?

Offered Online?
Classes meet entirely online.

Offered In-Class?
Classes meet face-to-face at our St. Paul campus or other off-campus location.

Offered Blended?
Course work is completed through a combination of in-class and online class meetings.

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