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 variety of careers in public school 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 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 | * KINE 199 Required Physical Activity | (0-2) | 1 | |
| KINE 121 Physical and Motor Fitness Assessment | (1-2) | 2 | KINE 213 Foundations of Kine. | (3-0) | 3 | |
| KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity | (0-2) | 1 | 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 | |
| History course1 | 3 | History course1 | 3 | |||
| 16 | 17 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| First Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | Second Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 203 Public Speaking | (3-0) | 3 | * KINE 199 Req. Physical Activity | (0-2) | 1 | |
| POLS 206 American Natl. Govt. | (3-0) | 3 | KINE 240 Computer Tech. | (2-2) | 3 | |
| * KINE 199 Req. Physical Activity (Majors) | (0-2) | 1 | POLS 207 State and Local Govt. | (3-0) | 3 | |
| Literature elective 1 | 3 | PSYC 107 Intro. to Psychology | (3-0) | 3 | ||
| ZOOL 319 Integ. Human Anat. and Phys. I | (3-3) | 4 | ZOOL 320 Integ. Human Anat. and Phys. II | (3-3) | 4 | |
| Elective 1 | 2 | Visual and performing arts elective1 | 3 | |||
| 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.