Program Overview

Kinesiology, BS

The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology offers specializations in EC-12 Physical Education Certification, Exercise Science - Strength & Conditioning, and Pre-Allied Health. All majors must complete a minimum of 42 semester credit hours (SCH) in University Core Courses and 23 SCH in Kinesiology Major Requirements.

Program Description

Students seeking a BS in Kinesiology can specialize in one of three areas:

• EC-12 Physical Education Certification
• Exercise Science - Strength & Conditioning
• Pre-Allied Health

The Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Kinesiology includes coursework in General Education Core Requirements, Kinesiology Major Requirements, Special Emphasis Requirements, and Special Foundations Requirements. Beyond the General Education Core Requirements, students majoring in kinesiology must complete all courses in sections 2-4 with a grade of "C" or better. Transfer credit hours into the kinesiology degree plans must adhere to the same grade standard.

EC-12 Physical Education Certification

Students seeking a certificate to teach EC-12 Physical Education must complete the Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology and the College of Education and Human Development EC-12 Teacher Certification requirements.

Exercise Science - Strength & Conditioning Specialization

This specialization serves as an excellent program for students seeking careers as fitness trainers, exercise specialists, and strength and conditioning coaches. It is also an exceptional preparatory program for students pursuing graduate study in Exercise Science.

Pre-Allied Health Professional Specialization

This specialization serves as an excellent preparatory program for students pursuing graduate study in allied health fields, such as Cardiac Rehabilitation, Dentistry, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, graduates will be able to:

• Create safe, equitable, developmentally-appropriate, and enjoyable movement experiences
• Model a healthy, physically active lifestyle and a life-long learner seeking opportunities to grow professionally
• Serve the community as a knowledgeable practitioner of the kinesiology profession
• Enter programs of study leading to advanced degrees in related disciplines
• Obtain entry-level employment in Kinesiology-related career fields
• Effectively prepare for and achieve professional certification
• Utilize acquired educational acumen for continued professional development

General Requirements

The following are the general requirements for each specialization:

EC-12 Physical Education Certification

• Core Curriculum Program: 42 SCH
• University Seminar (when applicable): 0-2 SCH
• Kinesiology Major Requirements: 26 SCH
• Certification Requirements: 16 SCH
• Physical Education Certification Special Emphasis: 15 SCH
• Teacher Education Core Requirements: 27 SCH
• Total Credit Hours: 126-128

Exercise Science - Strength & Conditioning Specialization

• Core Curriculum Program: 42 SCH
• University Seminar (when applicable): 0-2 SCH
• Kinesiology Major Requirements: 26 SCH
• Exercise Science - Strength & Conditioning Special Emphasis Requirements: 28 SCH
• Exercise Science - Strength & Conditioning Special Foundations: 25 SCH
• Total Credit Hours: 121-123

Pre-Allied Health Professional Specialization

• Core Curriculum Program: 42 SCH
• University Seminar (when applicable): 0-2 SCH
• Kinesiology Major Requirements: 26 SCH
• Special Emphasis Requirements: 30 SCH
• Special Foundations: 24 SCH
• Total Credit Hours: 122-124

Program Requirements

The following are the program requirements for each specialization:

EC-12 Physical Education Certification

• KINE 1110: Individual/Dual/Lifetime Sports
• KINE 2317: Re-inventing Games
• KINE 2325: Physiological Aspects of Kinesiology
• KINE 2375: Nutrition for Human Performance
• KINE 3339: Elementary Physical Education Programs
• KINE 3341: Secondary Physical Education Programs
• Special Emphasis: 15 SCH
• Professional Development and Reading Sequence: 27 SCH

Exercise Science - Strength & Conditioning Specialization

• KINE 1106: Weight Training
• KINE 2326: Essentials of Professional Fitness Training
• KINE 2375: Nutrition for Human Performance
• KINE 3318: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
• KINE 4340: Exercise Testing and Prescription
• KINE 4693: Professional Field Experience I
• KINE 4694: Professional Field Experience II
• SMGT 3335: Legal Issues in Sport
• Special Foundations: 25 SCH

Pre-Allied Health Professional Specialization

• KINE 2326: Essentials of Professional Fitness Training
• KINE 2375: Nutrition for Human Performance
• KINE 3318: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
• KINE 3320: Introduction to Therapeutic Interventions
• KINE 4340: Exercise Testing and Prescription
• KINE 4693: Professional Field Experience I
• KINE 4694: Professional Field Experience II
• SMGT 3335: Legal Issues in Sport
• Special Foundations: 24 SCH

Course Sequencing

The following is a sample course sequencing plan for each specialization:

EC-12 Physical Education Certification

• First Year:
  • Fall: USSE 1201, ENGL 1301, POLS 2306, MATH 1314, KINE 2313
  • Spring: EDUC 1354, ENGL 1302, KINE 1110, KINE 2325, KINE 2375
• Second Year:
  • Fall: POLS 2305, KINE 2317, Component Area Option Requirement, Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Requirement, Life & Physical Science Core Requirement
  • Spring: EDUC 2211, KINE 3338, American History Core Requirement, Component Area Option Requirement, Life & Physical Science Core Requirement, SPECIAL EMPHASIS
• Third Year:
  • Fall: KINE 3337, KINE 3339, KINE 4325, READ 3353, SPED 3310, SPECIAL EMPHASIS
  • Spring: EDUC 3211, KINE 3341, KINE 4311, KINE 4339, SPECIAL EMPHASIS
• Fourth Year:
  • Fall: BIEM 3357, EDUC 4305, IDET 4210, SPECIAL EMPHASIS, SPECIAL EMPHASIS
  • Spring: EDUC 4395, EDUC 4694

Exercise Science - Strength & Conditioning Specialization

• First Year:
  • Fall: USSE 1201, ENGL 1301, KINE 2313, MATH 1442, POLS 2306
  • Spring: BIOL 2401, ENGL 1302, KINE 1106, KINE 2326, KINE 2375
• Second Year:
  • Fall: PSYC 2301, POLS 2305, BIOL 2402, Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Requirement, Component Area Option Requirement
  • Spring: CHEM 1411, KINE 2321, SMGT 2314, American History Core Requirement, Component Area Option Requirement
• Third Year:
  • Fall: KINE 3318, KINE 3312, KINE 3112, KINE 3343, KINE 4325, KINE 4329
  • Spring: KINE 4311, KINE 3320, KINE 4327, KINE 4127, KINE 3337, KINE 4330
• Fourth Year:
  • Fall: KINE 4339, KINE 3338, KINE 4340, SMGT 3335
  • Spring: KINE 4693, KINE 4694

Pre-Allied Health Professional Specialization

• First Year:
  • Fall: USSE 1201, ENGL 1301, KINE 2313, MATH 1442, POLS 2306
  • Spring: BIOL 2401, ENGL 1302, KINE 2326, KINE 2375, American History Core Requirement
• Second Year:
  • Fall: BIOL 2402, POLS 2305, Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Requirement, Special Foundations, Special Foundations
  • Spring: PSYC 2301, American History Core Requirement, Creative Arts Core Requirement, Component Area Option Requirement, Special Foundations
• Third Year:
  • Fall: KINE 3312, KINE 3112, KINE 3318, KINE 4325, Special Foundations, Special Foundations
  • Spring: KINE 3320, KINE 4327, KINE 4127, Special Foundations, Special Foundations
• Fourth Year:
  • Fall: KINE 4311, KINE 4339, KINE 4340, SMGT 3335, Special Foundations
  • Spring: KINE 4693, KINE 4694

Courses

The following are the courses offered in the Kinesiology program:

• KINE 1106: Weight Training
• KINE 1108: Strength Conditioning for Women
• KINE 1110: Individual/Dual/Lifetime Sports
• KINE 1112: Personal Self Defense
• KINE 1116: Ranger Leadership Laboratory
• KINE 1131: Yoga
• KINE 1133: Tai Chi
• KINE 1135: Army Physical Fitness Training
• KINE 1136: Pilates
• KINE 2215: First Aid and Safety
• KINE 2225: Sports Conditioning
• KINE 2313: Foundations of Kinesiology
• KINE 2317: Re-inventing Games
• KINE 2321: Resistance Training and Conditioning Lab
• KINE 2325: Physiological Aspects of Kinesiology
• KINE 2326: Essentials of Professional Fitness Training
• KINE 2375: Nutrition for Human Performance
• KINE 3112: Physiology of Exercise Lab
• KINE 3301: Outdoor Adventure Programs
• KINE 3312: Physiology of Exercise
• KINE 3318: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
• KINE 3320: Introduction to Therapeutic Interventions
• KINE 3337: Sport and Exercise Psychology
• KINE 3338: Motor Development/Motor Learning
• KINE 3339: Elementary Physical Education Programs
• KINE 3341: Secondary Physical Education Programs
• KINE 3343: Program Design in Strength and Conditioning
• KINE 4127: Biomechanics Lab
• KINE 4311: Measurement and Evaluation
• KINE 4325: Kinetic Anatomy
• KINE 4327: Biomechanics
• KINE 4329: Essentials of Strength and Conditioning I
• KINE 4330: Essentials of Strength and Conditioning II
• KINE 4339: Special Populations in Kinesiology
• KINE 4340: Exercise Testing and Prescription
• KINE 4390: Seminar in Exercise and Sport
• KINE 4693: Professional Field Experience I
• KINE 4694: Professional Field Experience II
• KINE 4696: Directed Individual Study