Kinesiology & Health Promotion, AS

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The Kinesiology & Health Promotion (KHP) program is concerned with the many aspects of the human lilfespan and the role of physical activity and the quality of one’s life. Kinesiology & Health Promotion is a broad field and this program is suggested for students who are interested in pursuing careers in fields of medicine, sports medicine, exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, health coaching, personal training, dietetics, nutrition, teaching physical education, sports performance or health related fields. Students in this program have the opportunity to earn additional credentials such as certified personal trainer, coaching, certified sport nutritionist, and/or certified strength and conditioning specialist. Some certifications require first obtaining your Associate’s Degree.

This program employs an integrated approach to learning. Students are provided a research based foundation and best practices in respective fields. The students have multiple opportunities to apply their learning while working with volunteers and other individuals. These hands on experiences are one of the defining features of this program. Students will gain first hand experiences in various fields within Kinesiology & Health Promotion as well as complete an internship experience aligned to their career goals.

Students complete coursework that provides a solid foundation in human anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and health. All students must complete the general education core and the Kinesiology & Heatlh Promotion (KHP) core courses. Students should carefully study the specific requirements of the institutions to which they plan to transfer. Based on student transfer needs, course substitutions are possible; however, the degree requirements must be met. Please speak with a KHP faculty member and your success coach to finalize your program of study.

Upon successful completion of all coursework the student will earn an Associate of Science degree in Kinesiology Health Promotion and is intended for transfer. The program offers a research based foundation and practical applications. While students must earn a Bachelor’s degree, many of the professional fields to which this degree leads require a master’s degree or beyond.

Contact Information

Contact information is available on the Kinesiology & Health Promotion program website.

Map your individual academic plan of courses with your Student Success Coach.

If students choose to transition to another program within the Health Sciences & Wellness pathway, they should be particularly aware of the choice points that indicate when a decision to branch off into another program must be made to ensure credits and time are not lost.

Coursework common to all degrees within this pathway is indicated by CAC, Common Academic Coursework, in the program map.

Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Correlate the structures of the human body with their functions.
Discuss the relationships among physical activity, health, and nutrition.
Describe methods of injury prevention.
Evaluate physical activity skills.
Apply Kinesiology & Health Promotion principles to maintain and enhance health throughout the human lifespan.
Teach physical activity skills across the human lifespan.

First Semester

Course Requirements

BIOL 1010 - General Biology Credits: 4 | CAC
COMM 2010 - Public Speaking Credits: 3 | CAC
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3 | CAC
MATH 1400 - College Algebra Credits: 3 | CAC
STRT 1000 - Strategies for Success Credits: 3 | CAC

Milestones

Completion of ENGL 1010 and MATH 1400 as prerequisites for other courses.
Students begin development of their professional portfolio during this semester and continue throughout the program.

Semester Total: 16 Credits

Second Semester

Choice Points

Students experience an overview of various careers in the field of Kinesiology & Health Promotion in KIN 1100 .
Students interested in a Coaching certification should take PEPR 2110 .
Students interested in a Personal Trainer certification should take KIN 2135 .
Students interested in Sports Performance should take KIN KIN 2237 .

Course Requirements

HLED 1221 - Standard First Aid and CPR Credits: 2
KIN 1100 - Kinesiology, the Science of Human Movement Credits: 3
KIN 2138 - Motor Development Credits: 3
PEPR 2050 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 2
KIN 2135 - Personal Trainer Education I Credits: 3
OR
KIN 2237 - Strength & Conditioning for Sport I Credits: 3
OR
PEPR 2110 - Foundations of Coaching Credits: 3
CHEM 1000 - Intro to Chemistry Credits: 4
OR
CHEM 1020 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4

Milestones

Completion of the first class for the personal trainer certification.

Semester Total: 17 Credits

Third Semester

Choice Points

Students interested in a Coaching certification should take PEPR 2100 .
Students interested in a Personal Trainer certification should take KIN 2137 .
Students interested in Sports Performance should take KIN 2247 .

Course Requirements

KIN 2002 - Movement Core: Lifetime Physical Education Credits: 3
KIN 2137 - Personal Trainer Education II Credits: 3
OR
KIN 2247 - Strength & Conditioning for Sport II Credits: 3
OR
PEPR 2100 - Theory of Coaching Credits: 3
KIN 2470 - Kinesiology & Health Promotion Skills Lab I Credits: 1
PSYC 1000 - General Psychology Credits: 3
ZOO 2015 - Human Anatomy Credits: 4
Choose an approved U.S./Wyoming Constitution course Credits: 3 | CAC

Milestones

Students develop skills in fitness assessments and client programming in KIN 2470 .
Students are eligible to take the Personal Trainer certification exam upon successful completion of KIN 2137 .
Students are eligible to earn a Wyoming Coaching certification upon successful completion of PEPR 2100 .

Semester Total: 17 Credits

Fourth Semester

Course Requirements

HLED 1006 - Personal Health Credits: 3
KIN 2471 - Kinesiology & Health Promotion Skills Lab II Credits: 1
KIN 2472 - Kinesiology & Health Promotion Internship Credits: 1
ZOO 2025 - Human Physiology Credits: 4
Choose an approved Creative Expression course; THEA 1100 recommended Credits: 3 | CAC
HOEC 1140 - Nutrition Credits: 2
OR
KIN 2136 - Sport Nutrition Credits: 3

Milestones

Kinesiology & Health Promotion Internship completed within student-selected sub-discipline of interest.
Completion of the LCCC general education core and eligible for the Certificate of General Education.
Completion of Kinesiology & Health Promotion, AS.
Students are eligible to take the Sports Nutritionist national certification exam upon successful completion of the Kinesiology & Health Promotion, AS.
Student are eligible to take the Stength & Conditioning Specialist national certification exam upon successful completion of the Kinesiology & Health Promotion, AS.

Semester Total: 14-15 Credits

Program Credit Hour Total: 64-65 Credits

Program Comments

The information below is intended to be a guide, and does not guarantee regional job placement, job availability, or a specific wage after completion of the program.

The Kinesiology & Health Promotion, AS is intended for students who are wishing to transfer to a university and obtain a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Most of the careers listed below require a student to transfer and earn a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree. Please note, some careers require a Master’s Degree or higher. Potential careers include medical fields such as physician’s assistant, sports medicine, physical therapy, athletic training, physical education teacher education (PETE), personal training, strength and conditioning coach, or occupational therapy.

Additional information on careers in Kinesiology and Health Promotion is available through Career Coach.

Transfer Information

The Kinesiology & Health Promotion, AS is well suited for transfer to a Bachelor degree program. LCCC courses may transfer to institutions in addition to those with formal articulation agreements. Students are strongly encouraged to determine the degree requirements and transfer policy of the specific college/university and program to which they plan to transfer.