Kinesiology - Exercise Science Focus A.S. (Plan 11AB-KIN)
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Kinesiology is the study of the art and science of human movement!
It involves designing and implementing exercise programs, studying about the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries, instructing physical education classes, teaching group exercise classes, creating health behavior change strategies, exploring health promotion and disease prevention, and more! Taking Kinesiology classes at CLC can help students to improve their own level of physical fitness, prepare for a career in the health fitness industry, and provide engaging transfer credit moving on to a four-year program.
Successful completion of the certificate and/or degree programs in Kinesiology will prepare students for highly regarded credentials through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) and other accredited fitness organizations.
This program is recommended for students pursuing a B.S. in Kinesiology with an Exercise Science Focus. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the department chair, Joana Pabedinskas, early in their program to discuss the different options available within the field of Kinesiology.
Once the program has been completed, students should be able to:
For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, please contact department chair Joana Pabedinskas at jpabedinskas@clcillinois.edu or (847) 543-2029 or the Biological and Health Sciences Division at (847) 543-2042.
This plan includes recommendations for students who plan to major in this subject at a four year school. Students who follow this plan will meet the requirements of a general transfer degree (A.S). The CLC degree earned will be a general transfer degree, not a degree in this specific area of study. To complete any transfer degree, students should follow the college requirements for associate degrees that transfer.
All course prerequisites must be met. Additionally, students are required to select one course from the International/Multicultural (I/M) list to meet graduation requirements. A grade of C or better is required for all English course requirements.