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Curricula in Kinesiology

The following curricula lead to a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. There are several tracks designed to prepare students for a wide variety of careers such as public school education, sport management, outdoor education and exercise science. The Division also provides training for students interested in health-related professional schools, e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, physicians' assistant or medicine. There are 82 hours of course requirements that are common for all career choices. The additional hours for each track are specifically designed to prepare students for that field of study. The following are common freshman- and sophomore-level courses. The sequencing of these courses should be determined in consultation with an appropriate academic advisor.

Freshman Year
First Semester

(Th-Pr)

Cr

 

Second Semester

(Th-Pr)

Cr
BIOL 113 Introductory Biology

(3-0)

3

 

ENGL 210 Sci. and Tech. Writing

(3-0)

3
BIOL 123 Introductory Biology Lab.

(0-3)

1

 

HIST 106 History of the U.S.

(3-0)

3
ENGL 104 Comp. and Rhetoric

(3-0)

3

 

KINE 213 Foundations of Kine.

(3-0)

3
HIST 105 History of the U.S.

(3-0)

3

 

MATH 131 Math. Concepts--Calculus

(3-0)

3
KINE 121 Physical and Motor Fitness Assessment

(1-2)

2

 

PHYS 201 College Physics

(3-3)

4
MATH 141 Business Math. I

(3-0)

3

 

* KINE 199 Required Physical Activity

(0-2)

1
KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity

(0-2)

1

 

 

 

17
 

 

16

 

 

 

 


Sophomore Year
COMM 203 Public Speaking

(3-0)

3

 

KINE 240 Computer Tech.

(2-2)

3
HLTH 216 First Aid

(1-2)

2

 

POLS 207 State and Local Govt.

(3-0)

3
POLS 206 American Natl. Govt.

(3-0)

3

 

Visual and performing arts elective 1

 

3
Anatomy elective 1

 

4

 

Physiology elective 1

 

4
Literature elective 1

 

3

 

Social science elective 1

 

3
* KINE 199 Required Physical Activity

(0-2)

1

 

* KINE 199 Required Physical Activity

(0-2)

1
 

 

16

 

 

 

17

The following are common junior- and senior-level courses for all career choices.

KINE 318 Athletic Injuries
(3-0)
3
KINE 406 Motor Learn. and Skill Perf.
(3-0)
3
KINE 425 Tests and Measurements
(3-0)
3
KINE 426 Analysis of Movement
(3-3)
4
KINE 433 Exercise Physiology
(3-0)
3
* Participation in band or athletics cannot be used for KINE 199 credit. KINE 199 activities cannot be repeated for credit.
NOTE:
1. To be chosen in consultation with academic advisor.
Physical Education/Teacher Education

This program is offered to students who wish to teach physical education in public or private schools. Students seeking teacher certification have two options. The secondary certificate requires two teaching fields (physical education and one other) and qualifies the recipient to teach in grades 7 through 12. The Pre-K through 8 certificate qualifies the recipient to teach in grades preschool through eighth grade in physical education/wellness only. After the completion of course work, students are required to complete a full semester of student teaching in a public school setting.

Secondary Certification
Required Courses
HLTH 235 Healthy Lifestyles
(3-0)
3
KINE 199 (majors) Required Physical Activity
(0-2)
5
KINE 304 Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
(3-0)
3
KINE 307 Motor Development
(3-0)
3
KINE 429 Adapted Phys. Activity
(2-2)
3
TEFB 201 Self Directed Exper. with Adolescents
(1-3)
1
TEFB 322 Teaching and Schooling in Mod. Soc.
(2-3)
2
TEFB 323 Teaching Skills
(2-3)
3
TEFB 324 Teaching Skills
(2-3)
3
TEFB 416 Mid. and Sec. Sch. Phys. Activ.
(2-2)
3
TEFB 429 Supervised Student Teaching
(0-36)
9
* Kinesiology, outdoor education, health elective
3
Elective
3
Second teaching field courses
Second Teaching Field Hours + 
44
 
* To be chosen in consultation with academic advisor.

 

Pre-K-8 Certification
Required Courses
EPSY 321 Adolescent Development
(3-0)
3
HLTH 231 Healthy Lifestyles
(3-0)
3
INST 322 Foundations of Educ. in a Multicult. Soc.
(3-0)
3
KINE 199 (majors) Required Physical Activity
(0-2)
5
KINE 307 Motor Development
(3-0)
3
KINE 311 Fundamental Rhythms and Dance
(2-3)
3
KINE 429 Adapted Physical Activity
(2-2)
3
ODED 230 Outdoor Adventure
(2-2)
3
PSYC 307 Developmental Psychology
(3-0)
3
TEED 302 Teaching/Learning Proc.: Psy. Persp. on Ed.
(2-3)
3
TEFB 201 Self Directed Exper. with Adolescents
(1-3)
1
TEFB 315 Elementary School Physical Activities
(2-2)
3
TEFB 322 Teaching and Schooling in Mod. Soc.
(2-3)
2
TEFB 416 Mid. and Sec. Sch. Phys. Activ.
(2-2)
3
TEFB 429 Supervised Student Teaching
(0-36)
9
Elective
3
Total Hours  
53
Exercise Science Track

This track is offered to prepare and educate students who wish to enter the field of exercise science. Students are exposed to a strong science background making them excellent candidates for employment opportunities in exercise related areas (cardiac rehabilitation, corporate or private fitness), advanced graduate studies (motor behavior, exercise physiology), or professional school (medical, dental, occupational therapy, physical therapy). Course prerequisites for medical, dental, occupational therapy or physical therapy professional schools are included in the various programs of study under this track. All HLKN majors must consult with an academic advisor.

Required Courses
BIOL 114 Introductory Biology
(3-0)
3
BIOL 124 Introductory Biology Lab.
(0-3)
1
CHEM 101 Fund. of Chemistry I
(3-3)
4
CHEM 102 Fund. of Chemistry II
(3-3)
4
KINE 427 Therapeutic Principles
(3-0)
3
NUTR 202 Fund. of Human Nutr.
(3-0)
3
PHYS 202 College Physics II
(3-3)
4
* KINE/HLTH elective
2
Total Hours 
24+
Sport Management Track

This track is offered to prepare students for careers as administrators and managers in athletic, health and country clubs, as well as entry-level management positions in college and professional athletic organizations. Through this track, students are prepared for a diversity of roles in the areas of sport marketing and promotions, facility management and planning, activity programming and events management. An internship, following the completion of course work, provides students with on-the-job experience and possible employment opportunities. Students are encouraged to seek professional certifications, such as aerobic and strength trainer certifications, through various professional organizations. A minor in business is included within the curriculum.

Required Courses
ACCT 209 Survey of Acct. Prin.
(3-0)
3
FINC 309 Survey of Finance Prin.
(3-0)
3
HLTH 231 Healthy Lifestyles
(3-0)
3
HLTH 410 Exercise and Health
(3-0)
3
KINE 199 (majors) Required Physical Activity
(0-2)
2
KINE 319 Sociology of Sport
(3-0)
3
KINE 333 Sport Management
(3-0)
3
KINE 402 Pre-Internship Field Exp.
(0-2)
1
KINE 420 Sports Facility Planning
(3-0)
3
KINE 421 Legal Aspects of Sport
(3-0)
3
KINE 484 Internship in Kinesiology
(0-12)
12
MGMT 209 Business, Govt. and Society
(3-0)
3
MGMT 309 Survey of Management
(3-0)
3
MKTG 309 Introduction to Marketing
(3-0)
3
NUTR 202 Fund. of Human Nutr.
(3-0)
3
PSYC 304 Psychology of Sport
(3-0)
3
* Electives
2
Total Hours 
56
     
* To be chosen in consultation with academic advisor.    
Outdoor Education Track

This track provides theory-based education and practical experience for students interested in working in outdoor educational settings. Emphasis is placed on the use of outdoor resources, adventure activities and interdisciplinary programming as opportunities for "whole-person" learning. The graduate of this track will be versed in technical outdoor skills, interdisciplinary program planning, group dynamics, risk management and the experiential learning model. A semester internship provides students with on-the-job experience after they have completed course work.

Required Courses
AGED 340/GEOG 203/PHIL 314/SOCI 328
(3-0)
3
HLTH 231 Healthy Lifestyles
(3-0)
3
KINE 199 (majors) Required Physical Activity
(0-2)
1
KINE 402 Pre-Internship Field Exp.
(0-2)
1
KINE 483 Practicum in Kinesiology
3
KINE 484 Internship in Kinesiology
(0-12)
12
ODED 230 Outdoor Adventure Programs
(2-2)
3
ODED 300 Field Exp. in ODED
3
ODED 326 Outdoor Education
(3-0)
3
ODED 408 Theory Pract. of Adven. Ed.
(3-0)
3
ODED 409 Log. and Strategies for Backcountry Expeditions
(3-0)
3
ODED 431 Ropes Course and Group Proc.
(2-2)
3
PSYC 305 Personality Adjustment
(3-0)
3
PSYC 315 Social Psychology
(3-0)
3
PSYC 323 Psyc. of Adolescence
(3-0)
3
WFSC 420 Ecology for Teachers
(3-0)
3
* Electives
3
Total Hours 
56
     
* To be chosen in consultation with academic advisor.