Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology Degree (B.A.K.)

The Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology Degree (B.A.K.) offers two concentrations: Kinesiology Health and Fitness Education Concentration, and Health and Fitness Promotion Concentration.

Kinesiology Health and Fitness Education Concentration

This concentration requires 66 semester hours and includes the following courses:

• BIOL 205: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
• BIOL 206: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
• KINS 277: Foundations of Kinesiology (2)
• KINS 279: Teaching Physical Activity (2)
• KINS 280: Fitness and Recreation, Programming and Delivery (4)
• KINS 281: Sport Programming and Delivery (4)
• KINS 320: Nutrition, Health and Performance (4)
• KINS 322: Physical Education in the Elementary School (2)
• KINS 326: Adaptive Physical Activity (4)
• KINS 360: Professional Practicum (4)
• KINS 366: Health Psychology (4)
• KINS 380: Exercise Physiology (4)
• KINS 386: Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (4)
• KINS 395: Comprehensive School Health (4)
• KINS 478: Motor Learning and Human Performance (4)
• KINS 486: Applied Biomechanics and Kinesiology (4)
• KINS 495: Internship (4)
• KINS 499: Capstone: Senior Seminar (4)

Kinesiology Health and Fitness Education Concentration (with K-12 Certification)

This concentration requires 86 semester hours and includes the following courses:

• BIOL 205: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
• BIOL 206: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
• KINS 277: Foundations of Kinesiology (2)
• KINS 279: Teaching Physical Activity (2)
• KINS 280: Fitness and Recreation, Programming and Delivery (4)
• KINS 281: Sport Programming and Delivery (4)
• KINS 320: Nutrition, Health and Performance (4)
• KINS 322: Physical Education in the Elementary School (2)
• KINS 326: Adaptive Physical Activity (4)
• KINS 360: Professional Practicum (4)
• KINS 366: Health Psychology (4)
• KINS 380: Exercise Physiology (4)
• KINS 386: Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (4)
• KINS 395: Comprehensive School Health (4)
• KINS 478: Motor Learning and Human Performance (4)
• KINS 486: Applied Biomechanics and Kinesiology (4)
• KINS 490: Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction (4)
• EDUC 320: Issues in Child Abuse and Neglect (1)
• EDUC 391: Foundations of Learning (3)
• EDUC 450: Inquiry into Learning and Teaching: Reflective Practice Seminar (2)
• EDUC 468: Student Teaching Secondary (10)
• PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology (4)
• WRIT 101: FYEP 101 Writing Seminar (4) Valid First Aid Card is also required.

Health and Fitness Promotion Concentration

This concentration requires 70 semester hours and includes the following courses:

• BIOL 205: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
• BIOL 206: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
• KINS 277: Foundations of Kinesiology (2)
• KINS 280: Fitness and Recreation, Program and Delivery (4)
• KINS 281: Sport Programming and Delivery (4)
• KINS 320: Nutrition, Health, and Performance (4)
• KINS 324: Physical Activity and Lifespan (4)
• KINS 326: Adaptive Physical Activity (4)
• KINS 366: Health Psychology (4)
• KINS 380: Exercise Physiology (4)
• KINS 383: Exercise Testing and Prescription (4)
• KINS 384: Foundations of Health and Fitness Promotion (4)
• KINS 386: Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (4)
• KINS 478: Motor Learning and Human Performance (4)
• KINS 486: Applied Biomechanics and Kinesiology (4)
• KINS 495: Internship (4)
• KINS 499: Capstone: Senior Seminar (4) Additionally, 4 semester hours of elective courses in KINS 300-400 level are required.