Undergraduate
At Cornerstone University, you’ll get the full college experience with a Christ-centered worldview. Learn more about the undergraduate experience below.
At Cornerstone University, you’ll get the full college experience with a Christ-centered worldview. Learn more about the undergraduate experience below.
Persevere in what you know you’re capable of. Our programs for adults provide a creative approach to learning anchored in Christ-centered virtues as you follow your unwavering purpose.
Go further as an influencer in your work and community. Our graduate programs prepare you to open new doors as you reach your God-given potential.
At Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, we're dedicated to learning, serving and leading through rigorous scholarship and a humble approach to Scripture.
Physical exercise and health are vital to our livelihood. And now more than ever, we need professionals who are ready to care for the needs of those who experience injuries, deficiencies or disorders to help them take proactive measures for their health. As Christians, we understand that God created our bodies as temples to be given the utmost care. As an exercise science major, you can make that a reality for people around the world.
Of exercise science graduates from the class of 2019 were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months.
Student-to-faculty ratio with an average class size of 22.
Of students participate in internship or practicum experiences.
The human body is complex and awe-inspiring. In order to keep it healthy, we need professionals in both the clinical and non-clinical field with the expertise to care for it. The exercise science program at Cornerstone University will teach you best practices for exercise physiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, athletic training and more.
Our graduates go on to work at doctors offices, clinics and fitness centers across the country doing important work for people’s wellbeing. They have the knowledge to perform their job well but they also approach their work with humility. All that we do should always point back to God, and exercise science is no different. When you graduate, you will be prepared to enter the workforce with a servant’s heart and a Christ-centered focus.
Our graduates go on to serve in clinical and non-clinical offices around the country and around the world. Find out where an exercise science degree can take you.
An internship is built into your exercise science degree to offer you more experience before you graduate. We’ve partnered with several clinics and offices around West Michigan to provide our students with the best hands-on application possible.
Jesus asks that we surrender our whole selves to Him—that includes our hearts, minds and bodies. At Cornerstone, we don’t take that calling lightly. You were designed for more, and we want to help you unlock that potential.
The exercise science program at Cornerstone is designed to inspire your intellect, deepen your character and prepare you to lead in your career with influence and wisdom. Concentrations are also available in cardiovascular rehabilitation, pre-occupational therapy and pre-physical therapy.
This course is designed to provide a natural science foundation for all science majors and minors. Foundational concepts in zoology, cell biology, botany, genetics (classical and molecular), energetics and systems biology will be stressed in both lecture and lab.
A systems approach to the structure and function of the human body with special emphasis on disease process as it relates to dysfunction along with practical applications for a life-style of healthful living. Includes integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems. Laboratory experiences will use microscopic and lab animal investigation. Stresses the homeostatic function and intricacy of the body and its analogies to the body of Christ, the church.
A systems approach to the structure and function of the human body with special emphasis on disease process as it relates to dysfunction, along with practical applications for a life-style of healthful living. Includes cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, lymphatic, urinary and reproductive systems. Laboratory experiences will use microscopic and lab animal investigation. Stresses the homeostatic function and intricacy of the body and its analogies to the body of Christ, the church.
This course is designed as a functionally specific approach to the musculoskeletal system. Emphasis will be placed on the qualitative analysis and description of human movement. The course will also serve as an introduction to the biomechanical basis of human motion. Students will then learn how to apply the basic concepts of human motion to exercise and sport.
This course is designed to study foods and their effects upon health, development and performance of the human body. Students will develop an understanding of nutrition as it relates to optimal health and physical performance. Also, students will study energy pathways in the body and the six basic nutrients related to performance. Additionally, students will investigate body composition and weight control.
A study of physical education, sport, and fitness in the context of their historical development and how they have been an integral part of culture pertaining to the psychological, sociological and philosophical factors that have affected these topics. Vocational opportunities related to the field of kinesiology will be explored as well as preparation for these vocations. This course includes learning techniques such as tests, informational interviews, readings and presentations.
A study of childhood growth and development patterns as it relates to motor learning and motor skill acquisition. This course is designed to enhance the understanding of growth and motor behavior/development of children from conception through adulthood. Principles of motor development and learning are explored along with an opportunity to apply them in a lab setting.
A study of the physiological responses of the healthy human body to exercise. This course includes topics such as energy systems, nutrition, conditioning, exercise testing and exercise prescriptions.
A study of methods for evaluating cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains of learning in physical education. The course provides opportunity for practical experience in test construction and administration as well as evaluation of the results. Topics such as statistics, fitness testing, grading procedures and affective checklists will be covered.
This course will explore theory and practices related to exercise testing and prescription. It will include practical experience in body composition techniques, electrocardiography, muscle strength and endurance testing, flexibility testing and cardiovascular endurance testing. The results of the testing will be used to form appropriate exercise prescriptions according to the American College of Sports Medicine guideline.
Basic principles of injury prevention and care, first aid principles of prevention, injury evaluation and current rehabilitation methods are taught. The student will have active participation in caring for various injuries. The student will receive American Red Cross certifications in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation as well as Blood Borne Pathogen Training and Concussion Training.
Choose one of the following mathematics courses.
MAT-110 College Math
College Mathematics is intended for students majoring in liberal arts or other fields that do not have a specific mathematics requirement. Its purpose is to give students a broad exposure to a variety of applications of mathematics in the real world and to understand related spiritual foundations. Topics include reasoning, voting methods, apportionment, mathematics of finance, logic, shapes and patterns in geometry, networks and directed graphs, probability and statistics. Computational skill, spatial reasoning, calculator usage and logical analysis abilities are developed.
MAT-121 College Algebra
College Algebra introduces the study of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, in addition to the quadratic formula, geometric series, binomial series, systems of equations and probability.
MAT-122 Pre-Calculus
This course serves as a collection of topics relevant to calculus based courses. Focus will be given on exponential and logarithmic functions in addition to properties, graphs and applications of the sine, cosine and tangent functions, along with their reciprocals and inverse functions. Connections are made with right and oblique triangles, polar coordinates and equations concerning polar coordinates and conic sections.
MAT-131 Calculus I
The study of rates of change for polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, tangent lines, graphs, maximum values and areas. Applications of calculus will be modeled with graphing calculators.
Program learning outcomes are the foundation of a CU degree. Explore how our exercise science program prepares you with the essential knowledge and 21st-century skills to reach your God-given potential and become a lifelong learner.
Evan Wagner (’17)Cornerstone University has great opportunities to grow and flourish as a student and Christ-follower!
CU professors are devoted to the success of our students. Select a faculty member to learn more about their campus involvement, research interests and teaching responsibilities.
Our passion for kinesiology doesn’t end with exercise science. Take a look at some of the other related programs in our Kinesiology, Science, Engineering & Mathematics Division.
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At Cornerstone University, you’ll get the full college experience with a Christ-centered worldview. Learn more about the undergraduate experience below.
Persevere in what you know you’re capable of. Our programs for adults provide a creative approach to learning anchored in Christ-centered virtues as you follow your unwavering purpose.
Go further as an influencer in your work and community. Our graduate programs prepare you to open new doors as you reach your God-given potential.
At Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, we’re dedicated to learning, serving and leading through rigorous scholarship and a humble approach to Scripture.