Kinesiology (BS)
Degree Requirements
PETE Concentration total program: 60 semester hours
HHP Concentration total program: 53 semester hours
Athletic Training Concentration total program: 60 semester hours
Prerequisite Requirement
4 semester hours
- BIOL 343 Human Anatomy
Core Requirements
26 semester hours
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| KINE 001 | Fitness for Life | 2 |
| KINE 201 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 4 |
| KINE 323 | Biomechanics | 4 |
| KINE 345 | Research Methods & Design | 4 |
| KINE 355 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 4 |
| KINE 456 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| KINE 456L | Physiology of Exercise Lab | 0 |
| KINE 499 | Senior Project | 4 |
| Select one of the following concentrations: | 23-30 | |
PETE Concentration | ||
HHP Concentration | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 49-56 | |
PETE Concentration
30 semester hours
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| KINE 210 | Skill Themes and Movement Concepts | 2 |
| KINE 211 | Using Sport & Physical Activity to Teach Personal & Social Responsibility | 2 |
| KINE 212 | Teaching Games to Enhance Physical Literacy | 2 |
| KINE 213 | Enhancing Physical Literacy through Sport Education | 2 |
| KINE 214 | Promoting Lifelong Fitness | 2 |
| KINE 215 | Methods and Practices of Teaching Gymnastics and Dance | 2 |
| KINE 250 | Introduction to Adapted Physical Education | 4 |
| KINE 330 | Elementary Physical Education | 4 |
| KINE 333 | Curriculum and Organization in Physical Education | 4 |
| KINE 390 | Motor Behavior | 4 |
| KINE 460 | Philosophy of Physical Education and Athletics | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 30 | |
HHP Concentration
23 semester hours
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| KINE 390 | Motor Behavior | 4 |
| A minimum of 3 Instructional Activity Courses 1 | 0-3 | |
| KINE electives (upper-division courses) | 8 | |
| A minimum of 8 semester hours of Advisor-approved related coursework | 8 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 20-23 | |
Athletic Training (AT) Concentration: 30 semester hours
The Athletic Training Concentration for the Kinesiology Major is designed for students who are interested in a pathway towards becoming a certified athletic trainer. Athletic trainers are healthcare providers who work with patients in a variety of settings including: college and universities, high schools, hospitals and rehabilitation clinics, performing arts centers, fitness and recreation sports centers. In order to attain Athletic Training BOC certification, an individual must complete a Professional level athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and pass the BOC certification exam.
Students in the AT Concentration may be eligible to apply to the Masters of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program; additionally they may be eligible to use graduate MSAT credits to fulfill the undergraduate degree.
The Athletic Training 3-2 program is designed for students interested in becoming certified athletic trainers and allows students to complete their Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology and Masters of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) in 5 years. Athletic trainers are healthcare providers who work with patients in a variety of settings including: college and universities, high schools, hospitals and rehabilitation clinics, performing arts centers, fitness and recreation sports centers.
Please refer to the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program for MSAT admission requirements and additional information.
