College of Education and Human Development
Health and Kinesiology
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 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 some common course requirements 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. The International and Cultural Diversity requirement may be satisfied by careful selection of electives. Students should consult their advisor to ensure proper course selection.
FRESHMAN YEAR
| First Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | Second Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 111 Introductory Biology | (3-3) | 4 | ENGL 210 Sci. and Tech. Writing | (3-0) | 3 | |
| ENGL 104 Comp. and Rhetoric | (3-0) | 3 | HIST 106 History of the U.S. | (3-0) | 3 | |
| HIST 105 History of the U.S. | (3-0) | 3 | KINE 213 Foundations of Kine. | (3-0) | 3 | |
| KINE 121 Physical and Motor Fitness Assessment | (1-2) | 2 | MATH 131 Math. Concepts--Calculus or MATH 142 Business Mathematics II |
(3-0) | 3 | |
| MATH 141 Business Math. I | (3-0) | 3 | PHYS 201 College Physics | (3-3) | 4 | |
| KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity | (0-2) | 1 | * KINE 199 Required Physical Activity | (0-2) | 1 | |
| 16 | 17 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| First Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | Second Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 203 Public Speaking | (3-0) | 3 | KINE 240 Computer Tech. | (2-2) | 3 | |
| POLS 206 American Natl. Govt. | (3-0) | 3 | POLS 207 State and Local Govt. | (3-0) | 3 | |
| ZOOL 319 Integ. Human Anat. and Phys. I | (3-3) | 4 | PSYC 107 Intro. to Psychology | (3-0) | 3 | |
| Literature elective 1 | 3 | ZOOL 320 Integ. Human Anat. and Phys. II | (3-3) | 4 | ||
| * KINE 199 Req. Physical Activity (Majors) | (0-2) | 1 | Visual and performing arts elective 1 | 3 | ||
| Elective 1 | 2 | * KINE 199 Req. Physical Activity (Majors) | (0-2) | 1 | ||
| 16 | 17 |
The following are common junior- and senior-level courses for all career choices.
| Courses | (Th-Pr) | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Exercise Biomechanics | (3-3) | 4 |
| KINE 433 Exercise Physiology | (3-0) | 3 |
NOTE:
- To be chosen in consultation with academic advisor.
* Participation in band or athletics cannot be used for KINE 199 credit. KINE 199 activities cannot be repeated for credit and must be taken for a grade.
All-Level Physical Education Teacher Certification Option
This 128-hour option is offered to students wishing to teach physical education in public or private school. The all-level certification qualifies the recipient to teach in preschool-12th grades in physical education/wellness only. This degree plan includes a full semester of student teaching in a public school setting after the completion of course work. The degree plan will provide a program that will lead to successful completion of the certification requirements outlined by the State of Texas. Additional program information is available on the Department of Health and Kinesiology website hlknweb.tamu.edu or by contacting the advising office in the department.
| Courses | (Th-Pr) | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| KINE 199 Required Physical Activity (Majors) | (0-2) | 4 |
| KINE 215 Fundamentals of Coaching | (1-0) | 1 |
| KINE 307 Lifespan Motor Development | (3-0) | 3 |
| KINE 308 Integrated Adventure Education | (2-3) | 3 |
| KINE 429 Adapted Physical Activity | (2-2) | 3 |
| KNFB 315 Elementary School Physical Activity | (2-2) | 3 |
| KNFB 416 Middle and Secondary School Physical Activity | (2-2) | 3 |
| KNFB 450 Supervised Student Teaching | (0-36) | 9 |
| PSYC 307 Developmental Psychology | (3-0) | 3 |
| RDNG 465 Reading in the Middle and Secondary Grades. | (3-0) | 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 I | (2-3) | 3 |
| Elective | 4 |
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 health and kinesiology majors must consult with an academic advisor.
REQUIRED COURSES
| Courses | (Th-Pr) | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II | (3-3) | 4 |
| 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 |
| * Electives | 10+ | |
| Total Hours |
32+ | |
* To be chosen in consultation with your advisor.