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Kinesiology, BA

As a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology student, you will study human movement to become a caring professional who touches people’s lives.

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Overview

Throughout your time in the Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology program, you will have multiple opportunities to enhance your skills and increase your knowledge, while also developing confidence and professionalism.

The Kinesiology program exposes you to a wide variety of professions related to physical activity and sport. In the classroom, our majors participate in real-world scenarios, such as debating the funding of high school athletics, developing a fitness program for specific individual goals, and evaluating a sport facility based on risk management and liability factors. We also provide a strong foundation in the liberal arts. With so many options and resources, you’ll discover the career path that fits you best.

Internships and fieldwork: Work side by side with professionals.
Research: No matter what career path you seek, you’ll have an opportunity to work with faculty in a senior research project.
Building skills: Our courses weave skills in communication, decision-making, and leadership to lead and teach others.

Program Details

  • Live What You Learn

    You will learn from professionals in the field who instruct in the classroom and mentor in real-world work settings. You will analyze theory and apply your knowledge with a focus on developing skills to be effective leaders, teachers, and facilitators in various human movement-related settings. Each student participates in a field experience, matching individual student career goals or broadening potential career interests with placements in professional setting on and off campus. Here are some recent examples:

    • Teaching skiing at Pats Peak Ski Area
    • Working with athletes and teams in the NEC Athletic Training Room while being mentored by our Certified Athletic Trainers
    • Assisting a certified personal trainer in a fitness facility

  • Career Opportunities

    • Personal training certification
    • Coaching
    • Sport Director or Fitness Specialists in after-school and recreation programs, such as the YMCA and Boys and Girls Club
    • Physical education teacher certification in K–12 schools
    • Health promotion
    • Graduate training or certification in athletic training, physical therapy, massage therapy, athletic administration, or nutrition
    • Graduates also work in business, communications, education, recreation, and sports- and fitness-related sales

New England College Students and Faculty Present Research at the Annual NH-INBRE Conference

NEC student Vincent Leone presents his research at the 2023 NH-INBRE annual meeting.

Since joining the NH-INBRE network, the College has received $3.7 million in grants to support faculty and student biomedical research.

Four faculty and eight students from New England College (NEC) presented research at the 2023 New Hampshire IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (NH-INBRE) Annual Meeting.

Right: Vincent Leone, Health Science ʼ23, discusses his research with NEC faculty and students.

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Hidden Gem: NEC’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Students and faculty at INBRE Conference 2021

For more than a decade, NEC’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) has been quietly helping students embark on their science and healthcare careers. Each summer, students do real research and present their work at the NH-INBRE Conference.

Right: Professor James Newcomb and NEC students at the 2021 NH-INBRE Annual Meeting

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Recognition and Rankings

 

Best College In New Hampshire as ranked by Inteligent.com

NEC Ranked Top College in New Hampshire

New England College in New Hampshire has earned recognition as a leading college in the state, as acknowledged by Intelligent.com, a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.

 

 

 

 

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NEC Ranked Leading College in New Hampshire

New England College in New Hampshire has earned recognition as a leading college in NH, as acknowledged by EduRank, a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.

 

 

 

 

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NEC Ranked Top College in New Hampshire

New England College in New Hampshire has earned recognition as one of the best colleges in New Hampshire, as acknowledged by Academic Influence, a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.

 

 

BA in Kinesiology to MS in Exercise Science

Students interested in earning an MS in Exercise Science can take advantage of New England College’s admission agreement with Colby-Sawyer College.

Graduates of NEC’s BA in Kinesiology who meet admissions criteria will be automatically accepted for admission into the Colby-Sawyer College MS in Exercise Science program. Graduates will receive discounted tuition and can choose from the following concentrations:

  • Strength and Conditioning Track
  • Applied Exercise Science Track

 

Admission Guidelines

  • Complete Colby-Sawyer College’s online application
  • Provide all official college transcripts
  • Submit current résumé or CV
  • Have minimum GPA of 2.75 in undergraduate degree
  • Completion of pre-requisites with a grade of C or higher

Degree Requirements

Kinesiology, BA

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Requirements

(48 Credits)

  • Students majoring in kinesiology must earn a C‐ or better in all courses in the major.
  • Kinesiology majors must minimally complete all of the kinesiology core courses.
  • Field Experience in Kinesiology is required, and each student is strongly encouraged to select a Field Experience in an area of interest toward a potential future career goal in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Kinesiology Core Courses

(48 Credits)

Complete a minimum of two (2) from the following:

Experiential Learning Component

The Kinesiology major includes numerous experiential components, which are purposely and developmentally built across the curriculum. These components begin in the first year introductory courses and continue through the hierarchy of courses culminating with the Senior Seminar course. After the first year, each student will experience a field placement in a kinesiology related setting. Ideally, each major would enroll in the Field Experience in the sophomore year. During the junior or senior years, a student who meets the designated criteria could opt to apply to complete an Internship in Kinesiology.

 Field Experience in Kinesiology will serve as a foundational experience in which the student begins to contextualize those fundamental concepts of the discipline. The experiences in this course will provide for more knowledgeable consideration of future professional aspirations.

Typical Field Experience and/or Internship placement sites/organizations would include privately owned fitness centers, YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, Special Olympics, youth sports leagues, city/town recreation centers, local and regional ski areas, public school physical education and after school programs, and the recreation and tourism components operated by NH State government agencies.

Electives in Kinesiology

Physical Education Courses

Courses

Physical Education

The following PE 1000‐level activity courses consist of practical participation and theoretical learning in individual and team physical activities with emphasis on the enjoyment of leisure-time activities. One (1) credit is granted for each course and each of these courses meets for one‐half of the semester (7 weeks). With the exception of Kinesiology majors, students may take a maximum of six (6) of these courses for credit toward graduation. Not repeatable for credit. No prerequisites required for these activity courses unless specifically noted in a course description.

Liberal Arts & Sciences Core Curriculum, Bachelor's Degree

Electives

Select additional electives to reach 120 credits for a Bachelor's degree. 

Faculty

  • Dr. Hannah Nelson

    Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
    Office: Science Building 213C
    Phone: 603.428.2391
    Email: hnelson@nec.edu

    Recent Publications

    • “More than body composition: A Darwinian theory of somatotype, applied to a DII track and field outdoor season” in International Journal of Exercise Science, 2024
    • “Test Transferability of 3D-MOT Training on Soccer Specific Parameters: Original Research” in Research Directs in Strength and Performance, 2023
    • “Investigation into the accuracy of subjective load parameters in comparison to analytical load measurements in NCAA Division I women’s volleyball” in Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance, 2022

     

    Educational Background
    PhD in Health and Kinesiology: Exercise Physiology, University of Mississippi
    MS in Exercise Science: Human Performance, Liberty University
    BS in Exercise Science: Pre-Professional, Liberty University

    Research Interests
    Dr. Nelson’s research interests span across many areas of exercise physiology and kinesiology, including sports performance, exercise for health and well-being, and fitness assessments. Most recently, Hannah’s research has focused on exercise accessibility including very low volume, high-intensity exercise and the populations that may benefit from it, including esports athletes, rural communities, and laborious occupations. Hannah has research experience and interest in nutrition, hydration, fitness assessment, sport science, strength and conditioning, youth athletes, older adults, tactical populations, sports psychology, and clinical populations.

    Bio
    Dr. Hannah Nelson came to New England College in 2023 after finishing her PhD and teaching at the University of Mississippi. At NEC, Hannah teaches exercise physiology, nutrition, wellness, and other kinesiology classes. Outside of teaching, she has worked in a wide variety of kinesiology areas including corporate wellness, coaching, group fitness, personal training, health coaching, and consulting. Hannah is a reviewer for several scholarly journals within kinesiology, has six peer-reviewed publications, and is the co-author on over 35 presentations at research conferences. Hannah’s most recent research has been primarily investigating the impact of very low duration, high-intensity exercise on esports performance and health outcomes. In 2024, Hannah’s lab was funded by the National Institutes of Health NH INBRE program, which provides paid research opportunities for students. Hannah also has students completing research funded by the New England Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine.
    Outside of academia, Hannah teaches group fitness classes at the local YMCA and spends her free time hiking, reading, lifting weights, and listening to music.

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