College of Education and Professional Studies
Exercise and Rehabilitation Science
Bachelor of Science | Major
Kinesiology BS—Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Specialization
Our Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Specialization integrates human performance in healthcare, human physiology, human anatomy, and musculoskeletal biomechanics.
Our curriculum emphasizes how healthy and clinical populations respond to exercise, rehabilitation, inactivity, and disease. Develop the practical skills necessary for a variety of healthcare careers in our modern laboratories and through a capstone project of 360-hour clinical field experience.
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Ana Paula Freire, PhD; MSc, PT
Program Coordinator, Clinical Physiology
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What You'll Study
Academic Catalog | Health Sciences Department Website
Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Specialization
Required Courses
- BIOL 181 - General Biology I
- OR BIOL 182 - General Biology II
- CHEM 181 - General Chemistry I
- CHEM 181LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory I
- HESC 220 - Medical Terminology
Department-Approved Electives
- BIOL 321 - Genetics
- BIOL 322 - Introductory Microbiology
- CHEM 182 - General Chemistry II
- CHEM 182LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory II
- CHEM 183 - General Chemistry III
- CHEM 183LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory III
- CHEM 361 - Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 361LAB - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
- EMS 443 - Myocardial Disease and Basic Electrocardiography
- EMS 444 - Twelve-lead Electrocardiography
- KIN 438 - Therapeutic Exercise
- KIN 452 - Therapeutic Modalities
- PHYS 112 - Introductory Physics II with Laboratory
- OR PHYS 122 - Introductory Physics for Life Sciences II
- OR PHYS 182 - General Physics II with Laboratory
- PHYS 113 - Introductory Physics III with Laboratory
- OR PHYS 123 - Introductory Physics for Life Sciences III
- OR PHYS 183 - General Physics III with Laboratory
- PSY 313 - Developmental Psychology
- PSY 421 - Human Neuroanatomy
- PSY 449 - Abnormal Psychology
- PUBH 324 - Infectious and Non-infectious Disease
- PUBH 375 - Theories of Health Behavior
- PUBH 413 - Health Disparities in Rural and Frontier Communities
For a comprehensive list of courses and detailed information on credit requirements, please refer to the Academic Catalog.
Hands-On Learning
Our coursework includes several laboratory classes where you will have the opportunity develop real world skills needed for careers in health and healthcare
Unique Courses
You’ll take courses in a variety of subject areas, including human anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, physics, biology, chemistry and psychology.
Capstone Experience
Complete a 360-hour clinical field experience, giving you real-world exposure in healthcare settings.
Modern Facilities
You’ll learn in the new Health Sciences building, which is equipped with cadavers, plastinated human anatomy models, ultrasound, and an environmental chamber that can simulate altitudes and temperatures.
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Learning
In the Gross Anatomy Lab, you'll work with real human cadavers, providing a unique and immersive learning experience.
Square Feet
The Health Science building, built in 2022, is one of the newest buildings on campus with over 80,748-square-feet dedicated to student growth in and out of the classroom.
Why Study Health Science at Central?
- Gain experience through labs and internships that apply classroom learning to real-world health challenges
- Our programs support an interdisciplinary approach that lets you explore various fields like nutrition, public health, and physiology, preparing you for a wide range of careers
- You'll learn in the new Health Sciences building, featuring an ambulance simulator, an environmental chamber that can simulate altitudes and temperatures, and so much more
Career Outcomes
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physician Assistant
- Athletic Training
- Chiropractic Medicine
- Nursing
- Exercise/Rehab Specialist
- Cardiac Rehabilitation