Undergraduate Degree

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.