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Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology
This program provides students with the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. Students are prepared for careers in athletic training, exercise science or teaching physical education (pre-kindergarten–12). All required Kinesiology (KIN) courses and support work must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.
Academic advising for students seeking the Kinesiology degree is available in the College of Education and Human Development Advising and Certification Center.
The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, of which at least 39 must be at the upper-division level.
Students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology (Athletic Medicine Concentration)
This program provides students with the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Medicine. Students are trained for careers in athletic training, and this is a pre-professional allied health training program for physical therapy and occupational therapy. Additional coursework may be required for acceptance into an allied health training program. Students should contact the Health Professions Office for details. All kinesiology degree core and support work must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.
The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, of which at least 39 must be at the upper-division level.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Medicine must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements. For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see pages 3–5 of this catalog.
STA 1053 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics. BIO 1404 and BIO 1413 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Natural Sciences. SOC 1013 is recommended to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Science.
Degree Requirements (90 semester credit hours)
- Required KIN Courses (42 semester credit hours):
KIN 2003 Computer Applications in Kinesiology and Health
KIN 2303 Cultural and Scientific Foundations
KIN 3303 Athletic Injuries and Training Procedures
KIN 3313 Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
KIN 3323 Biomechanics
KIN 3433 Exercise Physiology
KIN 3453 Fitness Programming and Exercise Prescription
KIN 4043 Therapeutic Modalities
KIN 4143 Advanced Athletic Training
KIN 4243 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
KIN 4253 Exercise Nutrition
KIN 4403 Motor Learning
KIN 4936 Internship in Kinesiology - Support Courses (48 semester credit hours):
BIO 1122 Laboratory Investigations in Biology
BIO 1404 Biosciences I
BIO 1413 Biosciences II
BIO 2091 Human Anatomy Laboratory
BIO 2111 Human Physiology Laboratory
BIO 3123 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 3153 Physiology of Human Systems
CHE 1103 General Chemistry I
CHE 1113 General Chemistry II
CHE 1121 General Chemistry I Laboratory
CHE 1131 General Chemistry II Laboratory
COM 1053 Business and Professional Speech
MAT 1073 Algebra for Scientists and Engineers
PHY 1603 Algebra-based Physics I
PHY 1611 Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory
PHY 1623 Algebra-based Physics II
PHY 1631 Algebra-based Physics II Laboratory
PSY 1013 Introduction to Psychology
SOC 1013 Introduction to Sociology
STA 1053 Basic Statistics
B.S. in Kinesiology: Athletic Medicine Concentration — Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
| YEAR 1 | |||
| Fall | Spring | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| KIN 2303 | 3 | BIO 1122 | 2 |
| MAT 1073 | 3 | BIO 1404 (core and major) | 4 |
| PSY 1013 | 3 | KIN 2003 | 3 |
| WRC 1013 (core) | 3 | STA 1053 (core and major) | 3 |
| U.S. History & Diversity core | 3 | WRC 1023 (core) | 3 |
| Total semester hours | 15 | Total semester hours | 15 |
| YEAR 2 | |||
| Fall | Spring | ||
| BIO 1413 (core and major) | 3 | BIO 2111 | 1 |
| CHE 1103/1121 | 3/1 | BIO 3153 | 3 |
| KIN 3303 | 3 | CHE 1113/1131 | 3/1 |
| POL 1013 (core) | 3 | COM 1043 | 3 |
| U.S. History & Diversity core | 3 | POL 1133 or POL 1213 (core) | 3 |
| SOC 1013 (core and major) | 3 | ||
| Total semester hours | 16 | Total semester hours | 17 |
| YEAR 3 | |||
| Fall | Spring | ||
| BIO 2091 | 1 | KIN 3323 | 3 |
| BIO 3123 | 3 | KIN 3433 | 3 |
| KIN 3313 | 3 | KIN 4243 | 3 |
| KIN 4143 | 3 | PHY 1623/1631 | 3/1 |
| PHY 1603/1611 | 3/1 | Economics core | 3 |
| Literature core | 3 | ||
| Total semester hours | 17 | Total semester hours | 16 |
| YEAR 4 | |||
| Fall | Spring | ||
| KIN 3453 | 3 | KIN 4936 | 6 |
| KIN 4043 | 3 | World Society & Issues core | 3 |
| KIN 4253 | 3 | ||
| KIN 4403 | 3 | ||
| Visual & Performing Arts core | 3 | ||
| Total semester hours | 15 | Total semester hours | 9 |
Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology (Exercise Science and Wellness Concentration)
This program provides students with the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science and Wellness. Students are trained for careers in exercise science. All kinesiology degree core and support work must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.
The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, of which at least 39 must be at the upper-division level.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science and Wellness must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements. For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see pages 3–5 of this catalog.
STA 1053 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics. BIO 1404 should be used to satisfy the Level One core requirement in Natural Sciences; BIO 1413 is recommended to satisfy the Level Two core requirement. SOC 1013 is recommended to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Science.
Degree Requirements (84 semester credit hours)
- Required KIN Courses (53 semester credit hours):
KIN 2003 Computer Applications in Kinesiology and Health
KIN 2123 Fitness and Wellness Concepts
KIN 2303 Cultural and Scientific Foundations
KIN 3051 Group Fitness Instruction
KIN 3071 Musculoskeletal Fitness Instruction
KIN 3213 First Aid and Injury Management
KIN 3303 Athletic Injuries and Training Procedures
KIN 3313 Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
KIN 3323 Biomechanics
KIN 3433 Exercise Physiology
KIN 3443 Graded Exercise Testing and Fitness Assessment
KIN 3453 Fitness Programming and Exercise Prescription
KIN 4023 Exercise Psychology
KIN 4253 Exercise Nutrition
KIN 4403 Motor Learning
KIN 4936 Internship in Kinesiology
KIN 4973 Wellness Counseling
KIN 4983 Applied Exercise Science
- Support Courses (29 semester credit hours):
BIO 1122 Laboratory Investigations in Biology
BIO 1404 Biosciences I
BIO 2083 Human Anatomy
BIO 2091 Human Anatomy Laboratory
BIO 2103 Human Physiology
BIO 2111 Human Physiology Laboratory
COM 1043 Introduction to Communication
HTH 3003 Survey of Drugs and Health
HTH 3553 Emotional Wellness
MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications
STA 1053 Basic Statistics - Electives (2 semester credit hours)
B.S. in Kinesiology: Exercise Science and Wellness Concentration — Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
| YEAR 1 | |||
| Fall | Spring | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| KIN 2303 | 3 | BIO 1122 | 2 |
| MAT 1023 | 3 | BIO 1404 (core and major) | 4 |
| POL 1013 (core) | 3 | KIN 2123 | 3 |
| WRC 1013 (core) | 3 | WRC 1023 (core) | 3 |
| U.S. History & Diversity core | 3 | U.S. History & Diversity core | 3 |
| Total semester hours | 15 | Total semester hours | 15 |
| YEAR 2 | |||
| Fall | Spring | ||
| BIO 2083/2091 | 3/1 | BIO 2103/2111 | 3/1 |
| KIN 2003 | 3 | COM 1043 | 3 |
| STA 1053 (core and major) | 3 | POL 1133 or POL 1213 (core) | 3 |
| Natural Sciences core – Level II | 3 | Economics core | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Science core | 3 | Visual & Performing Arts core | 3 |
| Total semester hours | 16 | Total semester hours | 16 |
| YEAR 3 | |||
| Fall | Spring | ||
| HTH 3003 | 3 | HTH 3553 | 3 |
| KIN 3051 | 1 | KIN 3071 | 1 |
| KIN 3213 | 3 | KIN 3323 | 3 |
| KIN 3313 | 3 | KIN 3433 | 3 |
| Elective | 2 | KIN 4023 | 3 |
| World Society & Issues core | 3 | Literature core | 3 |
| Total semester hours | 15 | Total semester hours | 16 |
| YEAR 4 | |||
| Fall | Spring | ||
| KIN 3303 | 3 | KIN 4936 | 6 |
| KIN 3443 | 3 | KIN 4973 | 3 |
| KIN 3453 | 3 | KIN 4983 | 3 |
| KIN 4253 | 3 | ||
| KIN 4403 | 3 | ||
| Total semester hours | 15 | Total semester hours | 12 |
Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology (Physical Education Concentration)
This program provides students with the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Physical Education. Students are prepared for careers in teaching physical education (pre-kindergarten–12). All kinesiology degree core and support work must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.
Academic advising for students seeking the Kinesiology degree is available in the College of Education and Human Development Advising and Certification Center. The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, of which at least 39 must be at the upper-division level.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Physical Education must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements. For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see pages 3–5 of this catalog.
STA 1053 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics. BIO 1233 should be used to satisfy the Level One core requirement in Natural Sciences. SOC 1013 is recommended to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Science.
Degree Requirements (84 semester credit hours)
- Required KIN Courses (48 semester credit hours):
KIN 2003 Computer Applications in Kinesiology and Health
KIN 2303 Cultural and Scientific Foundations
KIN 2421 Outdoor Activities and Innovative Games
KIN 2441 Management and Organization in Kinesiology and Sports
KIN 3001 Skill Analysis in Physical Activity: Individual Activities
KIN 3011 Skill Analysis in Physical Activity: Team Sports I
KIN 3021 Skill Analysis in Physical Activity: Team Sports II
KIN 3031 Skill Analysis in Physical Activity: Dual Sports
KIN 3051 Group Fitness Instruction
KIN 3061 Foundational Movement
KIN 3103 Motor Development
KIN 3303 Athletic Injuries and Training Procedures
KIN 3313 Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
KIN 3323 Biomechanics
KIN 3413 Tactics
KIN 3433 Exercise Physiology
KIN 4113 Evaluation
KIN 4123 Psychosocial Aspects of Exercise and Sport
KIN 4343 Movement Awareness
KIN 4403 Motor Learning
KIN 4423 Developmental/Adapted Physical Activity
and 1 hour of Kinesiology elective - Support Courses (21 semester credit hours):
BIO 1233 Contemporary Biology I
COM 1043 Introduction to Communication
EDP 3203 Learning and Development in the Secondary School Adolescent
EDU 2103 Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society
HTH 3013 Survey of Human Nutrition
IDS 2013 Introduction to Learning and Teaching in a Culturally Diverse Society
STA 1053 Basic Statistics
- Professional Education courses (15 semester credit hours):
C&I 4716* Student Teaching: All-Level EC-12
KIN 4203* Teaching Secondary Physical Education
KIN 4303* Teaching Elementary Physical Education
RDG 3773* Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines-Secondary
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) require an advisor code and are restricted to students who have applied and been accepted into the Teacher Certification Program.
All the courses listed for the Physical Education Concentration (84 hours) are required for teacher certification in physical education. Only the courses marked with an asterisk are restricted and require an advisor code and acceptance into the Teacher Certification Program. Advisor codes for these classes will be issued only if all prerequisites have been completed.
B.S. in Kinesiology: Physical Education Concentration — Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
| YEAR 1 | |||
| Fall | Spring | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 1233 (core and major) | 3 | KIN 2003 | 3 |
| KIN 2303 | 3 | KIN 2441 | 1 |
| STA 1053 (core and major) | 3 | WRC 1023 (core) | 3 |
| WRC 1013 (core) | 3 | SOC 1013 (core) | 3 |
| U.S. History & Diversity core | 3 | Natural Sciences core – Level II | 3 |
| U.S. History & Diversity core | 3 | ||
| Total semester hours | 15 | Total semester hours | 16 |
| YEAR 2 | |||
| Fall | Spring | ||
| IDS 2013 | 3 | COM 1043 | 3 |
| KIN 3313 | 3 | EDU 2103 | 3 |
| POL 1013 (core) | 3 | KIN 3303 | 3 |
| Literature core | 3 | POL 1133 or POL 1213 (core) | 3 |
| World Society & Issues core | 3 | Economics core | 3 |
| Visual & Performing Arts core | 3 | ||
| Total semester hours | 15 | Total semester hours | 18 |
| YEAR 3 | |||
| Fall | Spring | ||
| EDP 3203 | 3 | KIN 3001 | 1 |
| KIN 2421 | 1 | KIN 3011 | 1 |
| KIN 3051 | 1 | KIN 3323 | 3 |
| KIN 3061 | 1 | KIN 4123 | 3 |
| KIN 3103 | 3 | KIN 4343 | 3 |
| KIN 3413 | 3 | KIN 4423 | 3 |
| KIN 3433 | 3 | RDG 3773 | 3 |
| KIN elective | 1 | ||
| Total semester hours | 16 | Total semester hours | 17 |
| YEAR 4 | |||
| Fall | Spring | ||
| HTH 3013 | 3 | C&I 4716 | 6 |
| KIN 3021 | 1 | ||
| KIN 3031 | 1 | ||
| KIN 4113 | 3 | ||
| KIN 4203 | 3 | ||
| KIN 4303 | 3 | ||
| KIN 4403 | 3 | ||
| Total semester hours | 17 | Total semester hours | 6 |
