Curriculum

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

The courses below reflect requirements for the major.  The requirement for graduation with any degree is at least 120 credit hours.

General Education (34 hours)

College of Health Professions Requirements (13 hours)

  • UNV 101: First Year Student Experience (1 hour)
  • MAT 133: Precalculus (4 hours)
  • BIO 171: Introduction to Biology I  (4 hours)
  • BIO 172: Introduction to Biology II  (4 hours)

Core Kinesiology Courses (44 hours)

  • BIO 131: Anatomy and Physiology I  (4 hours)
  • BIO 132: Anatomy and Physiology II  (4 hours)
  • PHY 141: Introductory Physics I  (4 hours)
  • KIN 101: Introduction to Kinesiology  (3 hours)
  • KIN 201: Assessment and Evaluation in Kinesiology  (3 hours)
  • KIN 202: Prevention and Care of Exercise Injuries  (3 hours)
  • KIN 203: Motor Development and Learning  (3 hours)
  • KIN 204: Nutritional Aspects of Health and Human Performance  (3 hours)
  • KIN 301: Exercise Physiology  (3 hours)
  • KIN 302: Exercise Physiology Lab  (1 hour)
  • KIN 303: Biomechanics  (3 hours)
  • KIN 310: Research Methods in Kinesiology  (3 hours)
  • KIN 401: Applied Exercise Physiology  (3 hours)
  • KIN 402: Applied Exercise Physiology Lab  (1 hour)
  • KIN 410: Senior Seminar in Kinesiology  (3 hours)

Kinesiology Electives (6 hours)

  • KIN 320: Dynamics of Strength Training  (3 hours)
  • KIN 321: Principles of Exercise Psychology  (3 hours)
  • KIN 420: Exercise for Special Populations  (3 hours)
  • KIN 421: Neuromuscular Physiology  (3 hours)

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (120 credit hours)

 

General Education and Kinesiology Checklist (PDF)