Program Overview

Kinesiology, BS

Overview

The Kinesiology (KINE) undergraduate program at George Mason University is a demanding, science-based degree designed to prepare students with strong scientific knowledge in health, wellness, and performance across the lifespan. Kinesiology faculty provide students with a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach to the study of human movement utilizing classroom, laboratory, and experiential learning environments. Two concentrations are offered: Strength and Conditioning and Allied Health Sciences.

Admissions & Policies

For policies governing all undergraduate degrees, see AP.5 Undergraduate Policies. Students should also review Mason Core requirements.

Requirements

Degree Requirements

Total credits: 120

Mason Core

• Foundation Requirements:
  • Written Communication: 3
  • Oral Communication: 3
  • Information Technology and Computing: 3
  • Quantitative Reasoning: 3
    • STAT 250: Introductory Statistics I (Mason Core)
    • or EDRS 220: Introduction to Applied Quantitative Analysis (Mason Core)
• Exploration Requirements:
  • Arts: 3
  • Global Understanding: 3
  • Literature: 3
  • Natural Science 1:
    • Met by BIOL 124 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIOL 125 Human Anatomy and Physiology II, program requirements.
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3
  • Global History: 3
• Integration Requirement:
  • Written Communication: 3
    • ENGH 302: Advanced Composition (Mason Core)
  • Writing Intensive: 2
    • Met by KINE 450 Research Methods (Mason Core), a program requirement.
  • Synthesis/Capstone: 3
    • Met by KINE 490 Kinesiology Internship (Mason Core), a program requirement.
• Total Credits: 30

Professional Sequence

• ATEP 120: First Aid and Emergency Care: 2
• ATEP 300: Functional Anatomy: 3
• BIOL 124: Human Anatomy and Physiology I: 4
• BIOL 125: Human Anatomy and Physiology II: 4
• KINE 100: Introduction to Kinesiology: 3
• KINE 200: Methods of Exercise Instruction: 3
• KINE 260: Behavior Modification for Physical Activity: 3
• KINE 295: Principles of Human Nutrition: 3
• KINE 310: Exercise Physiology I: 3
• KINE 340: Exercise Testing and Evaluation: 3
• KINE 341: Kinesiology Practicum: 3
• KINE 350: Exercise Prescription and Programming: 3
• KINE 355: Introduction to Biomechanics: 3
• KINE 404: Motor Control Theory and Application: 3
• KINE 450: Research Methods (Mason Core): 3
• Total Credits: 46

BS in Kinesiology without Concentration

• KINE 490: Kinesiology Internship (Mason Core): 6-12
• Total Credits: 6-12

Electives

• Select an additional 32-38 credits from any of the courses in the university catalog.
• Electives: 32-38
• Total Credits: 32-38

Concentration in Allied Health Sciences (AHS)

• ATEP 201: Medical and Scientific Terminology: 3
• BIOL 103: Introductory Biology II-Survey of Cell and Molecular Biology (Mason Core): 3
• BIOL 105: Introductory Biology II Laboratory (Mason Core): 1
• KINE 410: Exercise Physiology II: 3
• KINE 490: Kinesiology Internship (Mason Core): 6-12
• PSYC 100: Introduction to Psychology (Mason Core): 3
• PSYC 211: Lifespan Development (Mason Core): 3
• PHYS 243: College Physics I (Mason Core): 3
• PHYS 244: College Physics I Lab (Mason Core): 1
• Choose one ATEP or KINE course at the 300 level or higher: 3
• Total Credits: 29-35

Electives

• Select an additional 9-15 credits from any of the courses in the university catalog.
• Electives: 9-15
• Total Credits: 9-15

Concentration in Strength and Conditioning (STCN)

• KINE 250: Endurance Sport Program Design: 3
• KINE 360: Strength Training: Concepts and Applications: 3
• KINE 361: Advanced Resistance Training Techniques: 3
• KINE 405: Health and Fitness Facility Administration and Management: 3
• KINE 409: Strength and Conditioning: 3
• KINE 420: Sport and Exercise Nutrition: 3
• KINE 490: Kinesiology Internship (Mason Core): 12
• SPMT 320: Psychology of Sport: 3
• Total Credits: 33

Electives

• Select an additional 11 credits from any of the courses in the university catalog.
• Electives: 11
• Total Credits: 11

Special Requirements

Technical Standards

The standards set forth by the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology program establish the essential qualities considered necessary for students in this program to achieve the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed in Kinesiology-related professions, as well as meet the expectations of the program's accrediting agency (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs).

Certifications

All Kinesiology students must have Emergency Cardiac Care (CPR, AED Certification at the level of a Healthcare Professional (e.g. American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals)and First Aid certifications before entering their first practicum experience (KINE 341 Kinesiology Practicum) and must maintain these certifications through the remainder of the Kinesiology degree program.

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Sample Plan of Study

BS in Kinesiology without Concentration

• First Year:
  • Fall Semester:
    • KINE 100: 3
    • Mason Core/Electives: 13
  • Spring Semester:
    • BIOL 124: 4
    • KINE 200: 3
    • Mason Core/Electives: 9
• Second Year:
  • Fall Semester:
    • BIOL 125: 4
    • ATEP 300: 3
    • KINE 260: 3
    • Mason Core/Electives: 6
  • Spring Semester:
    • KINE 295: 3
    • KINE 310: 3
    • KINE 340: 3
    • Mason Core/Electives: 6
• Third Year:
  • Fall Semester:
    • KINE 350: 3
    • KINE 355: 3
    • ATEP 120: 2
    • ENGH 302: 3
    • Mason Core/Electives: 3
  • Spring Semester:
    • KINE 341: 3
    • STAT 250 or EDRS 220: 3
    • Mason Core/Electives: 9
• Fourth Year:
  • Fall Semester:
    • KINE 404: 3
    • KINE 450: 3
    • Mason Core/Electives: 9
  • Spring Semester:
    • KINE 490: 6
    • Mason Core/Electives (may vary based on internship credits): 7
• Total Credits: 120

Concentration in Allied Health Sciences

• First Year:
  • Fall Semester:
    • KINE 100: 3
    • PSYC 100: 3
    • BIOL 103: 3
    • BIOL 105: 1
    • Mason Core/Electives: 6
  • Spring Semester:
    • BIOL 124: 4
    • KINE 200: 3
    • PSYC 211: 3
    • Mason Core/Electives: 6
• Second Year:
  • Fall Semester:
    • BIOL 125: 4
    • ATEP 300: 3
    • KINE 260: 3
    • Mason Core/Electives: 6
  • Spring Semester:
    • ATEP 201: 3
    • KINE 295: 3
    • KINE 310: 3
    • KINE 340: 3
• Third Year:
  • Fall Semester:
    • ATEP 120: 2
    • ENGH 302: 3
    • KINE 350: 3
    • KINE 355: 3
    • KINE 410: 3
    • PHYS 243: 3
    • PHYS 244: 1
  • Spring Semester:
    • KINE 341: 3
    • One ATEP or KINE 300 level or higher: 3
    • STAT 250 or EDRS 220: 3
    • Mason Core/Electives: 3
• Fourth Year:
  • Fall Semester:
    • KINE 404: 3
    • KINE 450: 3
    • Mason Core/Electives: 9
  • Spring Semester:
    • KINE 490: 6
    • Mason Core/Electives (may vary based on internship credits): 6
• Total Credits: 120

Concentration in Strength and Conditioning

• First Year:
  • Fall Semester:
    • KINE 100: 3
    • Mason Core/Electives: 13
  • Spring Semester:
    • BIOL 124: 4
    • KINE 200: 3
    • Mason Core/Electives: 9
• Second Year:
  • Fall Semester:
    • BIOL 125: 4
    • ATEP 300: 3
    • KINE 260: 3
    • Mason Core/Electives: 6
  • Spring Semester:
    • KINE 250: 3
    • KINE 295: 3
    • KINE 310: 3
    • KINE 340: 3
• Third Year:
  • Fall Semester:
    • ATEP 120: 2
    • ENGH 302: 3
    • KINE 350: 3
    • KINE 355: 3
    • KINE 360: 3
  • Spring Semester:
    • KINE 341: 3
    • KINE 361: 3
    • KINE 420: 3
    • STAT 250 or EDRS 220: 3
• Fourth Year:
  • Fall Semester:
    • KINE 404: 3
    • KINE 405: 3
    • KINE 409: 3
    • KINE 450: 3
    • SPMT 320: 3
  • Spring Semester:
    • KINE 490: 12
• Total Credits: 120