Applied Sport and Exercise Science at Aquinas
Discover Applied Sport and Exercise Science at Aquinas College
The mission of the Kinesiology Department, in support of the mission of Aquinas College and grounded in the liberal arts tradition, is to prepare each student for a career that promotes movement, activity, and lifelong learning, and the role these factors play in the development of a whole person.
It's your time to Shine
Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center
The home of many AQ athletic teams, Sturrus also houses academic classrooms, fitness center, athletic training facility, locker rooms, and much more.Facilities
See the academic catalog for more specific information on degrees and courses
Majors |
Minors |
| Applied Sport and Exercise Science Major (BS)* | Applied Sport and Exercise Science Minor* |
* Optional concentration in Pre-Exercise Physiology and Fitness Entrepreneur.
| Name | Title | Department | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duane Ambrose | Assistant Professor | Kinesiology | (616) 632-2896 |
| Chad Bocian | Adjunct | Kinesiology | |
| Kaitlyn Bowen | Adjunct Lecturer | Kinesiology | |
| Scott Brown | Assistant Professor | Kinesiology | (616) 632-2441 |
| Leena Chalhoub | Adjunct | Kinesiology | |
| Claire Crowley | Adjunct Assistant Professor | Kinesiology | |
| Joanne Gorant | Assistant Professor | Kinesiology | (616) 632-2899 |
| Heather Kesselring-Quakenbush | Professor, Department Chair | Kinesiology | 616-632-2898 |
| Mary Lohman | Adjunct Assistant Professor | Kinesiology | |
| Katelyn Papineau | Adjunct Professor | Kinesiology | |
| Ally Richardson | Adjunct | Kinesiology | |
| Mikhail Sarkisov | Adjunct Professor | Kinesiology | |
| Jacci Storey | Adjunct | Kinesiology | |
| Lindsey Williams | Adjunct Lecturer | Kinesiology |
Career Preparation based on leadership
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES
This award is given annually by the Department of Kinesiology at Aquinas College to recognize undergraduate students for excellence in the Applied Sport and Exercise Science major. Excellence may be demonstrated by high academic achievement and practical application, field research, leadership, and/or community service.
Applied Sport and Exercise Science is the study of movement and the associated functional responses and adaptations that are seen within the body. An exercise scientist must understand the scientific basis underlying exercise-induced responses that we see in the body of physical active individuals. The knowledge base for the field of exercise science ranges from the study of how organ systems work at the cellular level when confronted with disease, to improving the biomechanical efficiency of an employee working on an assembly line.
Exercise science graduates may work in a wide variety of careers within the umbrella of exercise science such as Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Personal Trainers or Corporate Health Advisors.
To learn more about careers, make an appointment with the AQ Advantage Center.
| Quick Facts: Exercise Physiologist | |
|---|---|
| 2023 Median Pay | $54,860 per year $26.38 per hour |
| Typical Entry-Level Education | Bachelor's Degree |
| Work Experience in a Related Occupation | None |
| On-the-job Training | None |
| Number of Jobs, 2023 | 21,500 |
| Job Outlook, 2023-33 | 10% (Much faster than average) |
| Employment Change, 2023-33 | 2,200 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
