Kinesiology

Majoring & Minoring

Major in Kinesiology (BA): 11 courses  
  • KIN48-121 Structural Kinesiology
  • KIN48-123 Human Structure and Function
  • KIN48-214 Research Methods in Kinesiology
  • KIN48-234 Health and Fitness Concepts
  • KIN48-334 Physiology of Exercise
  • KIN48-344 Biomechanics
  • KIN48-444 Exercise Prescription
  • KIN48-481 Introduction to Capstone
  • One course from:
    KIN48-483 Experiential Capstone in Kinesiology,
    or
    KIN48-493 Experimental Capstone in Kinesiology
  • At least 8 credit hours of Kinesiology elective courses at the 200-level or above

Required supporting course in the Kinesiology major (BA): 1 course

  • MAT52-114 Introduction to Statistics

NOTE: The capstone experience for the BA is satisfied by Kinesiology 48-481, and 48-483 or 48-493. Kinesiology 48-954 may be used to meet this requirement under the following conditions: The student must present a proposal describing the nature of their proposed capstone experience. The faculty member supervising the activity and the Department chair must approve this proposal. Approval must be obtained prior to registration in the semester preceding the independent study. Students seeking teaching certification may use student teaching to meet their capstone requirement. 

Major in Kinesiology (BS): 13 courses  
  • KIN48-121 Structural Kinesiology
  • KIN48-123 Human Structure and Function
  • KIN48-214 Research Methods in Kinesiology
  • KIN48-251 Integrative Approach to Human Anatomy and Physiology I
  • KIN48-253 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
  • KIN48-261 Integrative Approach to Human Anatomy and Physiology II
  • KIN48-263 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
  • KIN48-334 Physiology of Exercise
  • KIN48-344 Biomechanics
  • KIN48-481 Introduction to Capstone
  • One course from:
    KIN48-483 Experiential Capstone in Kinesiology,
    or
    KIN48-493 Experimental Capstone in Kinesiology
  • At least 8 credit hours of Kinesiology elective courses at the 200-level or above

Required supporting course in the Kinesiology major (BS): 7 courses

  • BIO50-173 Molecular and Cellular Foundations of Biology, and one introductory Biology lab course: BIO50-171 Inquiries in Biology or BIO50-181 Investigations in Biology
  • CHE51-103/101 General Chemistry I/Chemical Methods and Techniques Laboratory
  • MAT52-114 Introduction to Statistics
  • MAT52-164 Modern Calculus I
  • PHY53-154 Fundamentals of Physics I
  • Two courses from:
    BIO50-183 Evolutionary and Ecological Foundations of Biology, and one introductory Biology lab course:
    BIO50-171 Inquiries in Biology or BIO50-181 Investigations in Biology
    CHE51-203/201 General Chemistry II/Chemical Methods and Techniques Laboratory II
    CSC54-184 Computer Science I
    CSC54-284 Computer Science II
    PHY53-164 Fundamentals of Physics II
    Additional approved 4-credit upper-level electives in Kinesiology

NOTE: The capstone experience for the BS is satisfied by Kinesiology 48-481 and, 48-483 or 48-493. Kinesiology 48-954 may be used to meet this requirement under the following conditions: The student must present a proposal describing the nature of his/her proposed capstone experience. The faculty member supervising the activity and the Department chair must approve this proposal. Approval must be obtained prior to registration in the semester preceding the independent
study. Students seeking teaching certification may use student teaching to meet their capstone requirement.

Minor in Kinesiology: 6 courses  
  • KIN48-121 Structural Kinesiology
  • KIN48-123 Human Structure and Function
  • KIN48-214 Research Methods in Kinesiology
  • KIN48-234 Health and Fitness Concepts
  • At least 8 credit hours of Kinesiology elective courses at the 200-level or above

See the Education Department for information regarding teacher certification in kinesiology.

Minor in Applied Movement and Sport Studies: 6-8 courses  
  • KIN48-112 Explorations in Kinesiology
  • KIN48-121 Structural Kinesiology
  • KIN48-234 Health and Fitness Concepts
  • At least 12 credit hours of Kinesiology elective courses from the list below:
    KIN48-123 Human Structure and Function
    KIN48-202 Methods of Coaching
    KIN48-212 Philosophy of Coaching
    KIN48-224 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
    KIN48-274 Fundamentals of Movement Analysis
    KIN48-374 Nutritional Sciences
    KIN48-424 Health Promotion and Programming