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Kinesiology and Health Science

FACULTY Professors Peterson (chair), Strubhar; Associate Professors Dominguese, Kelly; Assistant Professors S. Bertram, Cattone, Donlan, Durr, Koors, Latva, Starkey, Way.

The Department of Physical Therapy and Health Science offers a Bachelor of Science degree with a kinesiology and health science major (KHS) in addition to a Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree and a Health minor. For more information regarding the D.P.T. degree, please refer to the Graduate Catalog.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Physical Therapy and Health Science is to develop versatile individuals in a student-focused environment that prepares our graduates to lead, educate, advocate, and serve in an interdisciplinary healthcare environment.

Kinesiology and Health Science Major

The major provides students with requisite knowledge and skills for post graduate study in a variety of healthcare fields as well as entry level positions in the workforce. Our graduates have gone on to successfully complete post baccalaureate degrees in physical therapy, physician assistant, occupational therapy, medicine, athletic training, chiropractic, counseling, public health and other professions. Graduates entering the workforce have gained employment in medical sales, pharmaceutical sales, healthcare management and administration, as well as various positions in the health and fitness arena.

Admission Requirements

In addition to University and College of Education and Health Sciences requirements, the following are recommended for students to receive full consideration for admission to the Kinesiology and Health Science major as a first-year student:

  1. a minimum of three years of high school mathematics and science (biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology are recommended)

Areas of Focus

Students pursuing the Kinesiology and Health Science degree typically plan to either continue their education in graduate programs for physical or occupational therapy, medicine, or another health profession. Others choose to pursue graduate work in non-direct patient care or to enter the workforce upon graduation. The KHS degree is designed to allow flexibility for students to gain the requisite knowledge needed for their specific professional goal. Major electives as well as the required minor provide the opportunity for students to complete coursework needed for graduate programs. Students work with an academic advisor to determine an appropriate plan of study.

Major Requirements (65-75 total hours)

Required Core Courses (62 hours)

  • BIO 111 and 113: Introduction to Cell Biology & Lab - 4 hrs.
  • BIO 112 and 114: Introduction to Ecology and Evolution & Lab OR BIO 202: Microbiology and Immunology - 4 hrs.
  • BIO 230 and 231: Human Anatomy and Physiology I & Lab - 4 hrs.
  • BIO 232 and 233: Human Anatomy and Physiology II & Lab - 4 hrs.
  • CHM 110 and 111: General Chemistry I & Lab – 4 hrs.
  • MTH 111: Elementary Statistics or MTH 115: Brief Calculus with Application I (for Physics pathway) 3 or 4 hrs.
  • PHY 107: General Physics I – 4 hrs.
  • PSY 101: Principles of Psychology – 3 hrs.
  • KHS 110: Introduction to Health Science - 1 hr.
  • FCS 202: Food and Nutrition - 3 hrs.
  • KHS 110: Introduction to Health Science - 1 hr.
  • KHS 210: Concepts in Personal Wellness and Fitness – 3 hrs.
  • KHS 230: Measurement in Physical Activity (EL) - 3 hrs.
  • KHS 310: Statistical Procedures in Health Sciences (WI) (PSY 205 Acceptable for neuroscience minors)
  • KHS 380: Disability and Health in a Global Society (WI) - 3 hrs.
  • KHS 460: Kinesiology – 3 hrs.
  • KHS 470: Health Science Applications of Exercise Prescription or KHS 480: Motion Analysis – 3 hours
  • CHM 302 Medical Terminology or NUR 391 Medical Terminology -1 hr.
  • FCS 202: Food and Nutrition - 3 hrs.

Required Elective Courses (4-10 hours)

Choose at least 3 electives. At least 2 courses must be from KHS. (KHS 210 or 230, 470 or 480 may be taken as an elective if not already used as a required course)

  • CHM 116 and 117: General Chemistry II & Lab - 4 hrs.
  • FCS 220: Consumer Issues in Health Care - 3 hrs.
  • FCS 304: Sports and Exercise Nutrition - 3 hrs.
  • FCS 410: Advanced Nutrition - 3 hrs.
  • KHS 300: Experiential Learning (EL) - 1-4 hrs.
  • KHS 306: Health Science Applications for Sports - 3 hrs.
  • KHS 320 Applied Physiology of Exercise – 3 hrs. *
  • KHS 343 Ethics of Healthcare – 3 hrs.
  • KHS 345 Motor Control and Motor Learning – 3hrs.
  • KHS 350 Special Topics in Health Care – 3 hrs.
  • KHS 425: Independent Study – 1-3 hrs.
  • KHS 470: Health Science Application of Exercise Prescription - 3 hrs.
  • KHS 480: Motion Analysis - 3 hrs.
  • ML 350: Managing for Results in Organizations - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 217: Men’s Health Issues - 2 hrs.
  • NUR 219: Women’s Health Issues - 3 hrs.
  • PHY 108: General Physics - 4 hrs.
  • PSY 303: Lifespan Developmental Psychology - 3 hrs.
  • PSY 311: Principles of Abnormal Psychology - 3 hrs.

*Students planning to apply to Doctor of Physical Therapy programs should choose CHM 116 & 117 AND PHY 108 as electives as these are prerequisites. Students must take these courses (plus KHS 320) to be eligible for Early Assurance in Bradley’s DPT program.

At least 120 credit hours are required for the bachelor’s degree, with at least 40 credit hours at the 300 level or above. Students must also meet Bradley University Core Curriculum requirements. Kinesiology and Health Science majors are required to take a minor, chosen in consultation with advisors in the Department of Physical Therapy and Health Science and in the minor department. For students choosing to complete two majors, the minor requirement will be waived.

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

Post-baccalaureate educational programs and future employers seek well rounded students who are involved in activities outside of the classroom. Bradley offers more than 200 student organizations that provide opportunities for Health Science students to become engaged on campus and in the local community. The Department of Physical Therapy and Health Science sponsor two organizations that include the Health Science Organization; and a service dog training program called “Wags for Mags.” Health Science students have also served as tutors for local grade school and high school students who are patients at the Children’s Hospital of Illinois, have volunteered side by side with Department faculty for Special Olympics, and have participated in other community programs as well. Health Science students have also taken advantage of unique opportunities to study in London, Dublin, and other foreign cities associated with Bradley’s Study Abroad Program and in doing so have successfully completed the College of Education and Health Science Global Scholars Program. Students have also accompanied Doctor of Physical Therapy students and Department faculty on mission trips to the Dominican Republic.

The Doctorate of Physical Therapy

First-year students admitted to the undergraduate program in Kinesiology and Health Science have the opportunity for Early Assurance (formerly known as direct admission) into Bradley’s Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate program. Applications are accepted starting in the second semester of the first year. See department for requirements.

Suggested Plan of Study

Following is a suggested plan of study for Kinesiology and Health Science Majors. Students must create a formal plan of study and discuss progress towards their degree with their advisors at least once a semester. Please note that course offerings can vary semester to semester. According to the Bradley University catalog, every candidate for a degree is personally responsible for meeting all requirements for graduation. No University official can relieve the student of this responsibility.

First Year - Fall Semester (15-16 hours)

  • BlO 111 and 113: Introduction to Cell Biology and Lab – 4 credit hours
  • MTH 111 Statistics - 3 credit hours OR MTH 115: Calculus I – 4 credit hours
  • Bradley Core Curriculum Courses – 6 credit hours
  • KHS 110: Intro to Health Science – 1 credit hour
  • EHS 120 University Experience - 1 credit hour

First Year - Spring Semester (16 hours)

  • BlO 112 and 114: Introduction to Ecology and Evolution and Lab OR BIO 202 Microbiology and Immuniology – 4 credit hours
  • KHS 210: Concepts in Personal Wellness - 3 credit hours
  • PSY 101: Principles of Psychology – 3 credit hours
  • Bradley Core Curriculum Courses – 6 credit hours

Sophomore - Fall Semester (15 hours)

  • CHM 110 and 111: General Chemistry I and Lab - 4 credit hours
  • PHY 107:General Physics I – 4 credit hours
  • FCS 202: Food and Nutrition – 3 credit hours
  • Bradley Core Curriculum Courses – 3 credit hours
  • EHS 101 Big Questions in EHS - 1 credit hour

Sophomore - Spring Semester (14 hours)

  • CHM 116 and 117: General Chemistry II and Lab - 4 credit hours*
  • PHY 108: General Physics II – 4 credit hours
  • KHS 230 Measurement in Physical Activity - 3 credit hours
  • Bradley Core Curriculum Courses – 3 credit hours

Junior - Fall Semester (14 hours)

  • BIO 230 and 231: Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab - 4 credit hours
  • KHS 300: Experiential Learning - 1 credit hour
  • KHS 310: Statistical Procedures in Health Sciences or PSY 205 Quantitative Methods - 3 credit hours
  • Bradley Core Curriculum, Minor, or Elective courses – 6 credit hours

Junior - Spring Semester (16 hours)

  • BIO 232 and 233: Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab – 4 credit hours
  • KHS 320: Applied Physiology of Exercise - 3 credit hours
  • KHS 380: Disability and Health in a Global Society or other KHS elective - 3 credit hours
  • Bradley Core Curriculum and/or Minor Courses – 6 credit hours

Senior - Fall Semester (16 hours)

  • KHS 345: Motor Control and Motor Learning - 3 credit hours
  • KHS 460: Kinesiology - 3 credit hours
  • Bradley Core Curriculum Course – 3 credit hours
  • CHM 302 or NUR 391: Medical Terminology - 1 credit hour
  • Minor Courses and/or Electives - 6 credit hours

Senior - Spring Semester (15 hours)

  • KHS 306: Health Science Application for Sports or other KHS elective - 3 credit hours
  • KHS 470: Health Science Application of Exercise Prescription or KHS 480: Motion Analysis – 3 credit hours
  • Bradley Core Curriculum and/or Minor Courses - 9 credit hours

* CHM 116/117 and PHY 108 are required for students planning to apply to DPT programs and for Bradley’s DPT Early Assurance.

Course sequence information is provided for sample purposes only. Students should consult with their academic advisor about their individual plan for course registration and completion of program requirements.

This is the official catalog for the 2023-2024 academic year. This catalog serves as a contract between a student and Bradley University. Should changes in a program of study become necessary prior to the next academic year every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes via the Dean of the College or Chair of the Department concerned, the Registrar's Office, u.Achieve degree audit system, and the Schedule of Classes. It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of the current program and graduation requirements for particular degree programs.