Kinesiology
Overview
Our Kinesiology Area of Study will introduce you to the needed courses to prepare for a transfer degree in Kinesiology. You will gain the skills needed to pursue a four-year degree in kinesiology, exercise science, biomechanics, exercise physiologist, athletic trainer, and many more.
There is an explosion of health and exercise-related careers, and the foundation you will build at Hinds will put you in the perfect position to pursue advanced degrees. Our curriculum builds the foundation for upper-level education upon transfer while completing the general education requirements for most baccalaureate degrees
After completing your Associate of Arts degree at Hinds, you will be able to transfer to a four-year institution and earn your Bachelor of Science degree. Fitness instructor, personal trainer, health educator, strength and conditioning specialist, parks and recreation director, travel ball director, and geriatric mobility specialist are just a few of the careers you could expect. If you choose to continue your education, once you complete graduate school you could become a nutritionist, athletic trainer, occupational therapist, or physical therapist.
Quick Facts
- Associate of Arts
- Jackson
- Rankin
- Raymond
- Utica
- Vicksburg
- Online
- Face-to-Face
- Online
Sample Curriculum
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Orientation | 2 |
| English Composition I | 3 |
| College Algebra | 3 |
| General Biology I, Lecture | 3 |
| General Biology I, Lab | 1 |
| World Civilizations 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| English Composition II | 3 |
| General Chemistry I | 3 |
| General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| World Civilizations II | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology I, Lecture | 3 |
| Anatomy & Physiology I, Lab | 1 |
| Art Appreciation, or Music Appreciation, or Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
| Public Speaking | 3 |
| World Literature I | 3 |
| General Psychology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology II, Lecture & Lab | 3 |
| Anatomy & Physiology II, Lecture | 3 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Personal & Community Health | 3 |
| Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| First Aid & CPR | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 |
The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the Mississippi Articulation Agreement for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use MATT (MS Articulation & Transfer Tool).