Program Overview
Introduction to the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology is a comprehensive program that delves into the science of human movement and physical activity. Students majoring in Kinesiology explore how individuals acquire new motor skills, the effects of exercise on human physiology and biomechanics, methods for treating and rehabilitating sports injuries, and techniques for teaching physical education to K-12 students.
Program Overview
Kinesiology is part of the fastest-growing body of professions in the nation, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimating future growth in related positions at nearly three times the national average for all occupations combined. The Department of Kinesiology prepares students for certifications as Strength and Conditioning Specialists, Personal Trainers, Physical Education teachers with certification, Health Fitness Instructors, Exercise Specialists, Clinical Exercise Physiologists, and for graduate programs in Kinesiology, Physical and Occupational Therapy, medical school, and many others.
Concentrations
Students at the undergraduate level select from two concentrations:
- Exercise Science
- Physical Education Teacher Education
Marketable Skills
Students will gain knowledge and analytical thinking skills in the physiological, mechanical, and structural functioning of the human body in relation to physical activity and exercise. They will be able to:
- Effectively use instrumentation for training and measurement of selected physical functions.
- Develop programs designed to improve physiological, mechanical, and structural functions.
- Function skillfully as a teacher of physical education.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Effectively identify peer-reviewed articles relevant to a specific issue, accurately interpret the results and conclusions, and relate them to the current understanding of that issue.
- Accurately describe chronic diseases and disabilities, disease progressions, treatments, and adaptations resulting from exercise.
- Properly conduct and evaluate appropriate health risk appraisals and physical performance assessments for diverse populations with various health conditions.
- Apply established scientific principles to develop an appropriate, safe, and effective exercise prescription based on the data and evaluation of the health risk appraisals and physical performance assessments.
- Display a firm understanding of the importance and value of ethical and professional standards of practice and apply them when working with individuals.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills equivalent to what is required to pass the ACSM-CCEP, and/or ACSM-EIM Level 1 and 2 certification and credentialing exams.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology-Exercise Science
The program requires:
- Completion of the general university core
- Support Courses
- Kinesiology Core
- Kinesiology Electives
- General elective courses to reach the 120 credit minimum
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology-Physical Education Teacher Education
The program requires:
- Completion of the general university core
- Support Courses
- Kinesiology-Physical Education Core
- Physical Education Professional Courses
- All-Level Education minor
Course List
University Core Curriculum
- 42 hours
Designated Core
The following courses are required:
- BIOL 1305 & BIOL 1107: General Biology and Topics in Study of Life I
- BIOL 2311 & BIOL 2111: Human Anatomy/Physiology I and Human Anatomy/Physiology Lab I
- MATH 1320: Math for Social Sciences I (MATH 1310 or MATH 1508 is preferred)
- MATH 1411: Calculus I or MATH 1508: Precalculus or MATH 1310: Trigonometry and Conics
Recommended courses include:
- COMM 1301: Public Speaking
- DANC 1304: Introduction to Dance
- PHIL 2306: Ethics
- PSYC 1301: Introduction to Psychology
- UNIV 1301: Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Support Courses
All courses require a grade of C or better:
- BIOL 2113: Human Anatomy/Physiology Lab II
- BIOL 2313: Human Anatomy/Physiology II
- CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105: General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305
- CHEM 1307 & CHEM 1107: Introduction to General Chemistry and Introduction to General Chemistry Lab
- CHEM 1306 & CHEM 1106: General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1306
- CHEM 1308 & CHEM 1108: Introduction to Organic & Biochemistry and Introduction to Organic & Biochemistry Lab
- HSCI 2302: Fundamentals of Nutrition
- PHYS 1403: General Physics I
- PSYC 1303: Statistical Methods
Kinesiology Core
- KIN 1303: Foundations of Kinesiology
- KIN 3303: History, Sociology, Philosophy of Sport & Physical Activity
- KIN 3313: Assessment and Evaluation
- KIN 3331: Anatomical Kinesiology
- KIN 3332: Motor Behavior
- KIN 4312: Exercise Physiology
- KIN 4313: Biomechanics
Kinesiology Electives
Select 18 credits from the list below:
- KIN 2315: Introduction to Athletic Training
- KIN 3325: Research Methods in Kinesiology
- KIN 3327: Health Risk Appraisal
- KIN 3333: Motor Development
- KIN 4301: Personal Training
- KIN 4310: Selected Topics in Kinesiology
- KIN 4314: Special Populations: Characteristics/Motor Behavior
- KIN 4315: Advanced Athletic Training
- KIN 4317: Sport Psychology
- KIN 4323: Current Issues in Exercise Science
- KIN 4330: Exercise Prescription & Programming
- KIN 4331: Clinical Exercise Physiology
- KIN 4334: Coronary Intervention Programs
- KIN 4340: Scientific Principles & Practice Applications of Strength & Conditioning
- KIN 4345: Strength & Conditioning Program Design
- KIN 4350: Internship
- KIN 4351: Internship - Strength & Conditioning
- KIN 4366: Directed Study
- KIN 4190: Independent Study (1 hour)
- KIN 4290: Independent Study (2 hours)
- KIN 4390: Independent Study (3 hours)
General Electives
Select 15 hours of electives at any level from any discipline.
Total Hours
The total hours required for the degree are 120.