The Kinesiology B.S. is appropriate for students interested in pursuing careers in sport science, health promotion, medicine, wellness, sports medicine, and allied health (i.e., physical therapy, athletic training, occupational therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, and corporate wellness). The Strength and Conditioning Track is intended to prepare students to take the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam offered by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Students interested in pursuing a graduate program in a clinical or medical area should consider pre-requisite courses needed for those programs when choosing restricted elective/open elective courses. Students are advised to check the graduate program's website for updated information, as well as the Undergraduate Catalog for appropriate General Education courses.
Degree Requirements
- Students should consult with an advisor on a regular basis.
- Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog.
- Students should see an advisor prior to selecting this major, and at least every semester thereafter.
- Students must earn at least a "C" (2.0) in each required course and maintain an overall GPA of at least a 2.5.
- All pre-requisites for courses taught within the Kinesiology program will be enforced and a required grade of "C" (2.0) or better must be reflected on the degree audit.
- Students must meet with their advisor prior to enrollment in Undergraduate Internship in Kinesiology to complete the departmental application and approval process.
Degree Requirements
Core Requirements: Basic Level
18 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- APK2003 - Careers and Professional Development in Kinesiology (3)
- APK2300 - Injury Management and Emergency Care (3)
- APK3200 - Motor Development and Learning (3)
- APK3402 - Motivational Aspects of Athletic Performance (3)
- SPM3504 - Risk Management and Administrative Responsibilities in Kinesiology (3)
- APK3321 - Exercise is Medicine (3)
- A grade of "C" (2.0) or better is required.
Core Requirements: Advanced Level
18 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- APK4113 - Strength and Conditioning I (3)
- APK4220C - Applied Biomechanics (3)
- APK4163 - Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (3)
- APK4103 - Kinetic Anatomy (3)
- APK4125C - Assessment and Evaluation in Kinesiology (3)
- APK4112 - Exercise Physiology I (3)
- A grade of "C" (2.0) or better is required.
Strength and Conditioning Track Requirements
12 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- APK4114C - Strength and Conditioning II (3)
- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
- APK4926 - Undergraduate Internship in Kinesiology (3 - 9)
- Students with junior or senior standing and an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher may choose to complete an Internship in an area that is specific to their desired career goals. In order to be placed into Internship, students must receive department approval. A total of 9 credits of Internship must be taken over two (2) semesters; however, different learning outcomes must be established for each Internship opportunity.
Restricted Electives
20 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Many students will use these electives to take the required courses necessary for graduate studies in medicine, physical therapy, and other allied health graduate programs. Courses completed and already used to satisfy General Education Program, Basic Level, Advanced Level and selected Track requirements may not be used to meet the Restricted Elective requirement. A grade of "C" (2.0) or better is required.
- Earn at least 20 credits from the following:
- APK2160 - Facts and Fallacies in Exercise and Nutrition (3)
- APK3174 - Personal Training Methods (3)
- APK3400 - Sports Psychology (3)
- APK4119 - Exercise Prescription for Special Populations (3)
- APK4134C - Exercise Physiology II (3)
- APK4175 - Body Composition and Weight Management (3)
- APK4203 - Monitoring Training and Athletic Performance (3)
- ATR4132 - Human Injuries: Mechanisms & Prevention (3)
- PEM2104 - Personal Fitness and Wellness (3)
- PEM2131 - Strength Resistance Training (2)
- PEM2402 - Beginning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (2)
- PEM2403 - Intermediate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (2)
- PEM2431 - Beginning Judo (2)
- PEM2432 - Intermediate Judo (2)
- PEO3324 - Coaching Volleyball (3)
- PEO3514C - Coaching Soccer (3)
- PEO3624 - Coaching Basketball (3)
- PEO3644 - Coaching Football (3)
- PET3097 - Health and Wellness (3)
- PET3765 - Coaching Theory (3)
- PET4143 - Current Issues & Trends in Kinesiology (3)
- PET4763 - Coaching Methods and Principles (3)
- SPM3204 - Sports and Ethics (3)
- SPM3415 - Public Relations in Sport and Athletic Coaching (3)
- SPM4723 - Legal Issues in Sport and Athletic Coaching (3)
- BCH4024 - Medical Biochemistry (4)
- BCH4053 - Biochemistry I (3)
- BSC2010C - Biology I (4)
- BSC2011C - Biology II (4)
- CHM2046 - Chemistry Fundamentals II (3)
- CHM2046L - Chemistry Fundamentals Laboratory (1)
- CHM2210 - Organic Chemistry I (3)
- CHM2211 - Organic Chemistry II (3)
- CHM2211L - Organic Laboratory Techniques I (2)
- CLP3143 - Psychopathology (3)
- DEP2004 - Developmental Psychology (3)
- HSC3110 - Medical Self Assessment (3)
- HSC3147 - Introduction to Pharmacology (3)
- HSC3537 - Medical Terminology (3)
- HSC4572 - Clinical Nutrition (3)
- HUN3011 - Human Nutrition (3)
- MCB3020C - General Microbiology (5)
- PCB3063 - Genetics (3)
- PCB3233 - Immunology (3)
- PCB3233L - Immunology Laboratory (1)
- PHT4112 - Human Gross Anatomy (2)
- PHT4112L - Human Gross Anatomy Lab (3)
- PHY2053C - College Physics I Studio (4)
- PHY2054C - College Physics II Studio (4)
- SYO4400 - Medical Sociology (3)
- ZOO3744 - Neurobiology (3)
Capstone Requirement
3 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- APK4950 - Capstone in Kinesiology (3)
- Completed during the final semester in the program. Evidence of completing track-specific certification examination is required. In order to be approved for Capstone, students must meet with their Kinesiology advisor in the term prior to their final semester.
Grand Total Credits: 71