Fitness and Wellness Leadership Major

The requirements for the Fitness and Wellness Leadership major include 48 units of KNES courses and 17 units outside of KNES for a total of 65 units. A minimum of 24 units of Kinesiology (KNES) courses, out of the 48 KNES units required for the Fitness and Wellness Leadership major, must be completed at Towson University. 

Required Kinesiology Courses
KNES 217FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY3
KNES 220SPORT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN3
KNES 235FOUNDATIONS OF FITNESS AND WELLNESS3
KNES 301INTRODUCTION TO RECREATION AND LEISURE3
KNES 312FUNDAMENTALS OF EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOMECHANICS3
KNES 315CARE AND PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES3
KNES 320CULTURE, HEALTH, AND THE CITY3
KNES 331FOUNDATIONS OF COACHING3
KNES 337ADVANCED SPORT COACHING: DEVELOPING PERFORMANCE IN ATHLETES AND TEAMS3
KNES 351PHILOSOPHY: THE SPORT EXPERIENCE3
KNES 355PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT3
KNES 363NUTRITION FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT3
KNES 372ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS3
KNES 418SPORT FACILITY MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS3
KNES 449LEADERSHIP FOR SPORT PROFESSIONALS3
KNES 451INTERNSHIP IN FITNESS AND WELLNESS LEADERSHIP3
Additional Required Courses
BIOL 191
191L
INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS [LECTURE]
and INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS [LAB]
4
BIOL 220ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 14
HLTH 101WELLNESS FOR A DIVERSE SOCIETY3
HLTH 103EMC, FIRST AID AND SAFETY3
PSYC 101INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY3
Total Units65
1

BIOL 221, BIOL 221L, BIOL 222 and BIOL 222L (8 units total) may also be accepted toward the requirement of BIOL 220

Sample Four-Year Plan

The selected course sequence below is an example of the simplest path to degree completion. Based on course schedules, student needs, and student choice, individual plans may vary. Students should consult with their adviser to make the most appropriate elective choices and to ensure that they have completed the required number of units (120) to graduate.

Freshman
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
HLTH 101 (Core 11)3BIOL 191
191L (Core 7)
4
PSYC 101 (Core 6)3HLTH 1033
Core 1 (or Core 2)3KNES 235 (Core 11)3
Core 43Core 2 (or Core 1)3
Core 53Core 33
 15 16
Sophomore
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
BIOL 22014KNES 2173
KNES 2203KNES 3013
Core 123KNES 320 (Core 10)3
Core 133Core 84
Elective3Elective3
 16 16
Junior
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
KNES 3123KNES 3373
KNES 3153KNES 351 (Core 9)3
KNES 3313KNES 3723
KNES 3553Core 143
Elective3Elective3
 15 15
Senior
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
KNES 3633KNES 4493
KNES 4183KNES 4513
Elective3Elective3
Elective3Elective3
Elective3 
 15 12
Total Units 120
1

BIOL 221, BIOL 221L, BIOL 222, and BIOL 222L (8 units total) may also be accepted toward the requirement of BIOL 220

  1. Develop discipline-specific knowledge and skills related to fitness, wellness, and sport coaching.
  2. Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical competencies required for employment in the fitness and wellness profession.
  3. Practice and apply sport leadership skills through professional experiences.