Health and Fitness Specialist Specialty Area Advisor:
Dr. Lorrie Brilla (360) 650-3056, Lorrie Brilla
Movement Studies Specialty Area Advisors:
Dr.
Gordon Chalmers (360) 650-3113,
Gordon.Chalmers
Dr. Kathleen Knutzen (360) 650-3055, Kathy.Knutzen
Dr. Brandi Row (360) 650-4277,
Brandi.Row
Dr. Dave Suprak (360) 650-2586, Dave.Suprak
Pre-Health Care Professions Specialty Area Advisors:
Dr.
Gordon Chalmers (360) 650-3113,
Gordon.Chalmers
Dr. Kathleen Knutzen (360) 650-3055, Kathy.Knutzen
Dr. Brandi Row (360) 650-4277,
Brandi.Row
Dr. Dave Suprak (360) 650-2586, Dave.Suprak
Pre-Physical Therapy Specialty Area Advisors:
Dr.
Gordon Chalmers (360) 650-3113,
Gordon.Chalmers
Dr. Kathleen Knutzen (360) 650-3055, Kathy.Knutzen
Dr. Brandi Row (360) 650-4277,
Brandi.Row
Dr. Dave Suprak (360) 650-2586, Dave.Suprak
Sport Psychology Specialty Area Advisor:
Dr. Ralph Vernacchia (360) 650-3514, Ralph.Vernacchia
Department of Physical Education, Health and Recreation
Mail Stop 9067
Western Washington University
516 High St.
Bellingham, WA 98225-9067
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The Kinesiology Program provides concentrated
study of human movement from developmental, mechanical, motor
control, psychosocial, psychological, historical, pathological,
and physiological perspectives. This program is appropriate
for students who plan to work in the fitness/exercise industry
and can serve as a preparatory program for graduate or post-baccalaureate
study in the areas of aging, auxology, biomechanics, exercise
physiology, health/fitness, motor control/learning, physical
therapy, and sport psychology. Supporting courses from biology,
chemistry, computer science, psychology, health education, and
physics may be included to provide more in-depth analysis of
principles associated with human structure and function.
The Kinesiology Program consists of two years
of coursework. These include required core coursework in the
following areas of professional activities: exercise science
foundations, psychosocial and historical foundations, and field
experience. Additionally, all Kinesiology
students are required to select and take coursework
in one of the following five areas of specialization: Movement Studies, Health & Fitness Specialist, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Health Care Professions, or Sport Psychology.
It is important to note that completion of coursework for the
Pre-Physical Therapy and the Pre-Health Care Professions options may take more than two years. Generally,
Kinesiology students begin taking coursework
at the beginning of their junior year; however, earlier entry
is possible with general university requirements (GURs) and
Kinesiology requirements are taken concurrently.
Careful planning is required if students are to complete their
degree during a four-year period.
Contact the PEHR department office (CV 102) to begin the process to declare a
major in the Kinesiology Program.
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