Program Overview

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University of Florida: Applied Physiology and Kinesiology Program

The Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology offers a flexible curriculum designed to prepare students to apply knowledge and skills in exercise physiology to careers in fitness, wellness, research, and various health professions such as medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, and physician assistant.

About this Program

• College: Health and Human Performance
• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
• Credits for Degree: 120

To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.

Department Information

The Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology (APK) studies the immediate and lasting effects of exercise and its use in performance enhancement and disease prevention and rehabilitation.

Curriculum

The University of Florida admits students as freshmen into the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. The faculty are award-winning teachers, mentors, and researchers who are passionate about providing students with learning experiences in and out of the classroom that will prepare them for success in any number of professional areas. The department's curriculum is designed to give students a foundation in traditional Exercise Physiology and allow for a bit of personal tailoring in the upper-division.

Critical Tracking

Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for progress toward each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.

• Semester 1: Complete 2 of 9 critical-tracking courses with a 2.8 GPA on tracking coursework: APK 2100C, APK 2105C, APK 3110C with a minimum grade of C, BSC 2010 and BSC 2010L, BSC 2011 and BSC 2011L, CHM 1025 or CHM 2045 and CHM 2045L, MAC 1147 or MAC 2311, PSY 2012, HUN 2201
• Semester 2: Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with a 2.8 GPA on tracking coursework
• Semester 3: Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with a 2.8 GPA on tracking coursework
• Semester 4: Complete 2 critical-tracking courses with a 2.8 GPA on all tracking coursework
• Semester 5: Complete all 9 critical-tracking courses with a 2.8 GPA on all tracking coursework
• Semester 6: Complete 4 APK 3XXX or APK 4XXX courses
• Semester 7: Complete 4 APK 3XXX or APK 4XXX courses
• Semester 8: Complete all remaining APK 3XXX or APK 4XXX courses

Plan of Study Grid

Semester	Credits
Quest 1 (Gen Ed Humanities)	3
Select one:	2-4
CHM 1025	Introduction to Chemistry (Critical Tracking)
CHM 2045 & 2045L	General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry Laboratory (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Physical Sciences)
MAC 1147 or MAC 2311	Algebra and Trigonometry (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Mathematics) or Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1	4
State Core Gen Ed Composition; Writing Requirement	3
State Core Gen Ed Humanities with International	3
	Credits	15-17
Semester Two
Quest 2 (Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences)	3
HUN 2201	Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (Critical Tracking)	3
PSY 2012	General Psychology (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences)	3
STA 2023	Introduction to Statistics 1 (Gen Ed Mathematics)	3
Gen Ed Composition; Writing Requirement	3
	Credits	15
Semester Three
AEC 3030C or SPC 2608	Effective Oral Communication (recommended; or elective) or Introduction to Public Speaking	3
APK 2100C	Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Biological Sciences)	4
BSC 2010 & 2010L	Integrated Principles of Biology 1 and Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Biological Sciences)	4
Elective (Writing Requirement with International)	3
	Credits	14
Semester Four
APK 2105C	Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Biological Sciences)	4
BSC 2011 & 2011L	Integrated Principles of Biology 2 and Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 2 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Biological Sciences)	4
Electives (Writing Requirement)	5-6
Elective	3
	Credits	16-17
Semester Five
APK 3110C	Physiology of Exercise and Training (Critical Tracking; a minimum grade of C required)	3
APK 3200	Motor Learning (Critical Tracking)	3
APK 3400 or APK 3405	Introduction to Sport Psychology (Critical Tracking) or Exercise Psychology	3
ATR 2010C	Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries	3
PHY 2053	Physics 1	4
	Credits	16
Semester Six
APK 3220C	Biomechanical Basis of Movement (Critical Tracking)	3
APK 4112 or APK 3113C	Advanced Exercise Physiology (Critical Tracking) or Principles of Strength and Conditioning	3
APK 4115	Neuromuscular Aspects of Exercise (Critical Tracking)	3
APK 4050	Research Methods (Critical Tracking)	3
Approved electives	5
	Credits	17
Semester Seven
APK 4120 or APK 4103C	Clinical Exercise Physiology (Critical Tracking) or Kinetic Anatomy	3
APK 4125C	Physical Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (Critical Tracking)	3
APK 4144	Movement Neuroscience (Critical Tracking)	3
Approved electives	6
	Credits	15
Semester Eight
APK 4940C	Internship (Critical Tracking; one 12-credit APK internship or two 6-credit APK internships)	12
	Credits	12
	Total Credits	120

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Integrate principles and methods of math, social sciences, and arts and humanities to applied physiology and kinesiology, wellness and/or fitness environments.
2. Identify and relate the nomenclature, structures, and locations of components of human anatomy to health, disease, and physical activity.
3. Identify, examine, and explain physiological mechanisms of homeostasis at various levels of an organism (i.e., cells, tissues, organs, systems).
4. Investigate and explain the effects of physical activity on psychological health as well as the perspectives used to enhance adherence to healthier lifestyles.
5. Identify and explain the acute and chronic anatomical and physiological adaptations to exercise, training, and physical activity.
6. Select and utilize the appropriate scientific principles when assessing the health and fitness of an individual and prescribing physical activity based on those assessments.
7. Solve applied physiology and kinesiology problems from personal, scholarly and professional perspectives using fundamental concepts of health and exercise, scientific inquiry, and analytical critical and creative thinking.
8. Collect, compare, and interpret qualitative or quantitative data in an applied physiology and kinesiology context.
9. Effectively employ written, oral, visual, and electronic communication techniques to foster inquiry, collaboration and engagement among applied physiology and kinesiology peers and professionals as well as with patients, clients, and/or subjects.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Academic Learning Compact 9 Courses	SLO 1	SLO 2	SLO 3	SLO 4	SLO 5	SLO 6	SLO 7	SLO 8	SLO 9
APK 3110C	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
APK 3200		R			R		R		R
APK 3220C	R	R	R		R		R	R	R
APK 3400	R			R			R		R
APK 3405	R			R	R	R	R		R
APK 4050	R					R	R	R	R
APK 4125C	R, A	R, A	R, A	R, A	R, A	R, A	R, A	R, A	R, A
APK 4940C	R, A	R, A	R, A	R, A	R, A	R, A	R, A	R, A	R, A

Assessment Types

• Laboratory practical exam
• Internship evaluation

Before Graduating Students Must

• Pass a comprehensive critique performed by an approved professional in the field of applied physiology and kinesiology and as determined by the department's grading rubric.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.