Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Program Description

The mission of the Exercise Science and Kinesiology program is to prepare students for transfer to a baccalaureate degree program at a 4-year university or college in exercise science, kinesiology or related fields. The program will provide students with foundational coursework related to the role of exercise in health maintenance, disease prevention and behavioral change.

Exercise science and kinesiology is based on the science of human movement and the relationship of physical activity with health maintenance, disease prevention and therapy. This growing field offers opportunities for challenging and exciting placements in medical settings, community settings, governmental agencies, workplace, schools and in the health and fitness industry. Exercise science specialists are skilled in evaluating health behaviors and risk factors, conducting fitness assessments, writing appropriate exercise prescriptions and motivating individuals to modify negative health habits. Future trends indicate that the exercise professional needs to be a member of an interdisciplinary team who understands not only individual health behaviors but also the social determinants of health that impact health status.

The Associate Degree in Exercise Science and Kinesiology is designed to transfer to Bachelor Degree programs in exercise science within the City University of New York(CUNY) system as well as to other four year colleges.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Exercise Science and Kinesiology degree program requirements, students will be able to:

1.Identify core concepts from the fields of health, biology and the behavioral sciences and explain their impact on fitness and human health.
2.Design safe and effective exercise programs for diverse populations.
3.Perform fitness testing and interpret results correctly based on current scientific evidence.
4.Locate, interpret, and evaluate health and fitness information for its reliability and accuracy.
5.Demonstrate professional competence in leading individual and group exercise sessions in a variety of dynamic environments.

Program Coordinator: Dr. Ulana Lysniak