Academic Programs Catalog

College of Education

Undergraduate Programs

The department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis on relationships between physical activity in human beings and various sciences. Students will gain an understanding of the development, interpretation, application, and dissemination of knowledge that relates physical activity to human well-being.


Kinesiology

The major in kinesiology places emphasis on the multi dimensional study and application of physical activity to enhance health and well-being. Kinesiology explores not only anatomical, biological, biomechanical, and neurological aspects of physical activity; but also psychological, social-humanistic, and medical perspectives.

The bachelor’s degree program in kinesiology is designed to prepare students to enter a variety of fields associated with sport, exercise, and allied health, including professional graduate schools in medicine, physician assistant, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, athletic training, and chiropractic medicine.  Students who graduate from this program often enter professional exercise science programs or graduate programs in the applied health sciences.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology

  1. The University requirements for bachelor’s degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog; 120 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology.

    Students enrolled in the Kinesiology major leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in the Department of Kinesiology may complete an alternative track to Integrative Studies in Biological and Physical Sciences that consists of the following courses: Chemistry 141 and 161, Kinesiology 251, and Physiology 250. The completion of Chemistry 161 and Kinesiology 251 satisfies the laboratory requirement. Chemistry 141 and 161, Kinesiology 251, and Physiology 250 may be counted toward both the alternative track and the requirements for the major referenced in item 2.a. below.

    The University’s Tier II writing requirement for the Kinesiology major is met by completing Kinesiology 345 or 445. Those courses are referenced in item 2.d. below.
  2. The following requirements for the major:
    a.          All of the following with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course (11 credits):
          CEM 141 General Chemistry       4
          MTH 103 College Algebra   3
          PSL   250 Introductory Physiology   4
    b. All of the following with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course (16 credits):       
         KIN   210 Principles of Exercise Physiology   3
          KIN   216 Applied Human Anatomy   3
          KIN   220 Principles of Sports Medicine   3
          KIN   240 Principles of Biobehavioral Health   3
          KIN   251 Principles of Human Movement   4
    c. All of the following courses with a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 (12 credits): 
          KIN 310 Physiological Bases of Physical Activity   3
          KIN   330 Biomechanics of Physical Activity   3
          KIN   345 Sport and Exercise Psychology (W)   3
          KIN   360 Physical Growth and Motor Behavior   3
    d. Both of the following courses (2 credits):       
          CEM 161 Chemistry Laboratory I   1
          KIN   190 Frontiers in Applied Health Sciences   1
    e. Completion of an approved cognate in kinesiology (a minimum of 12 credits).
    f. Completion of a minimum of 3 credits in Experiential Learning. Completion of this requirement may be fulfilled by enrollment in KIN 492, KIN 493, KIN 494, KIN 495, KIN 496, or any approved study abroad, service, research, or internship experience. Students must consult with their academic advisor for specific details of this requirement.


Minor in Coaching

The Minor in Coaching is designed to provide students with knowledge, skills, and experiences that will enable them  to coach effectively and safely in school, community–youth, and adult sports programs.  The Department of Kinesiology administers the minor.

The educational objectives of the Minor in Coaching are for students to acquire:

  1. Knowledge and understanding of the growth and development of athletes.
  2. Knowledge and understanding of the medical, legal, psychological, social, biological, physical, theoretical, and technical aspects of coaching.
  3. Practical experience in coaching.

With the approval of the department and college that administer the student's degree program, courses that are used to satisfy the requirements for the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor's degree.

Requirements for the Minor in Coaching

The student must complete:

1. All of the following courses (20 credits):
KIN 210 Principles of Exercise Physiology 3
KIN 220 Principles of Sports Medicine 3
KIN 345 Sport and Exercise Psychology (W) 3
KIN 360 Physical Growth and Motor Behavior 3
KIN 400 Principles of Coaching I 4
KIN 401 Principles of Coaching II 4
2. One of the following courses (3 credits):
ANTR 350 Human Gross Anatomy for Pre-Health Professionals 3
KIN 216 Applied Human Anatomy 3
3. One of the following courses (2 credits):
KIN 300A Coaching Baseball 2
KIN 300C Coaching Soccer 2
KIN 300D Coaching Basketball 2
KIN 402 Coaching for Strength, Conditioning and Fitness 2
KIN 490 Independent Study 2
KIN 494 Fieldwork 2
To be counted toward the requirements for the Minor in Coaching, the content of Kinesiology 490 must focus on coaching.  An academic advisor in the Department of Kinesiology must approve in writing the content of this course before the student enrolls in the course.
4. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification.
Students must obtain these two certifications through a reputable source for CPR and first aid. Reputable sources include but are not limited to the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, and the National Safety Council. The certification must be current at the time of the student's date of graduation. These certifications involve additional costs to the student.


Minor in Health Promotion

The Minor in Health Promotion is designed to assist students in understanding health issues that will serve as a basis for personal and professional growth and positive lifestyle changes.  The minor, which is multidisciplinary, is administered by the Department of Kinesiology.

With the approval of the department and college that administer the student's degree program, courses that are used to satisfy the requirements for the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor's degree.

Requirements for the Minor in Health Promotion

The student must complete (21 credits):

1. All of the following courses (12 credits):
HNF 150 Introduction to Human Nutrition 3
KIN 210 Principles of Exercise Physiology 3
KIN 240 Principles of Biobehavioral Health 3
PSY 320 Health Psychology 3
2. At least 9 credits from the following courses:
AFRE 260 World Food, Population and Poverty 3
ANP 270 Women and Health:  Anthropological and International Perspectives 3
ANP 370 Culture, Health, and Illness 3
CEP 260 Dynamics of Personal Adjustment 3
CEP 261 Substance Abuse 3
EPI 390 Disease in Society: Introduction to Epidemiology and Public Health 4
GEO 435 Geography of Health and Disease 3
HDFS 225 Lifespan Human Development in the Family 3
HDFS 444 Interpersonal Relationships in the Family 3
HDFS 445 Human Sexuality 3
HM 101 Introduction to Public Health 3
HNF 102 Dietary Supplements: Evidence vs. Hype 3
HNF 310 Nutrition in Medicine for Pre-Health Professionals 3
HNF 385 Public Health Nutrition 3
HNF 406 Global Foods and Culture 3
HNF 415 Global Nutrition 3
HNF 457 Sports and Cardiovascular Nutrition 3
PHL 344 Ethical Issues in Health Care 4
PHL 453 Ethical Issues in Global Public Health 3
PSY 333 The Neurobiology Food Intake and Overeating 3
SOC 475 Health and Society 3