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Kinesiology
Kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of the human body. The degree prepares students
by providing the scientific foundations necessary to successfully transfer and pursue
a science degree in the area of kinesiology at a four-year college/university. Kinesiology
courses lay the groundwork for a career as a physical therapist, an athletic or personal
trainer, health educator, coach or in sports management. They also allow you to learn
the knowledge and physical skills for lifetime sports and wellness through the KINE
activity and theory classes.
Athletic Training
Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency,
acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations
and disabilities. Athletic trainers function under a physician’s direction and are
employed in a variety of settings including: athletic facilities, schools, clinics,
hospitals, physician’s offices, sports venues and more.
Recommended Electives:
BIOL 1322 Nutrition and Diet Therapy
KINE 1304 Personal/Community Health
KINE 1306 First Aid
KINE 1338 Concepts of Physical Fitness
KINE 2356 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Exercise Science
In these courses, you will gain a greater understanding of the scientific principles
needed for personal training, fitness leadership, teaching and coaching sports performance
and to improve the functionality and quality of human life.
Recommended Electives:
KINE (1100, 2100,1106, 2106, 1129, 1131)
KINE 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness
KINE 1301 Foundations of Kinesiology
KINE 1304 Personal / Community Health
KINE 1306 First Aid
KINE 1338 Concepts of Physical Fitness
Sports Management
“Sports Management” refers to the business and operations side of the sports industry.
In college athletics or professional sports organizations, for example, sports management
professionals may be found performing a wide variety of tasks, including marketing,
advertising, ticket sales, ordering and maintaining equipment and supplies, public
relations, team travel coordination and ensuring compliance with league rules.
Recommended Electives:
KINE 1301 Foundations of Kinesiology
KINE 1336 Introduction to Sports Management
Department Website
https://www.collin.edu/department/kinesiology/