Kinesiology

Kinesiology Major: Exercise Bioenergetics Concentration

A grade of C or better is required in all math, science, and major courses and CMST 101.

Note: UAB requires 120 total semester hours in order to graduate. Students with this major may need additional electives to meet this requirement.

Required Courses in Core Curriculum

Students, in consultation with their academic advisor, must sequence requirements to meet any stated prerequisite requirements for specific courses in their curriculum, including UAB Blazer Core C requirements.

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a Concentration in Exercise Bioenergetics

RequirementsHours
Blazer Core Curriculum Requirements 141
As part of the Blazer Core take the following:
English Composition I 2
Introduction to Freshman Writing I
English Composition II 2
Introduction to Freshman Writing II
Public Speaking 3
Topics in Contemporary Biology
and Topics Contemporary Biology Laboratory 4
Introductory Biology I
and Introductory Biology I Laboratory
Introductory Chemistry I
and Introductory Chemistry I Laboratory 4
Pre-Calculus Trigonometry 5
Introduction to Psychology 6
City as Classroom: Choose One Course
Disability in Society 7
Lifelong Health & Wellness
Lower Level 921-24
Human Anatomy
Introductory Human Physiology
First Aid/CPR Certification Required 80-3
Taking Action in Emergencies: Preparedness, Management, First Aid, and CPR 8
Lifelong Health & Wellness 8
Introduction to Educational Statistics
Nutrition and Health
Introductory Chemistry II
and Introductory Chemistry II Laboratory
Major Requirements 9
Aquatics1
Select one from the following:
Beginning and Advanced Beginning Swimming
Intermediate Swimming/Swimmer Course
Lifeguard Training
KIN 115Weight Training1
KIN 131Aerobics1
KIN 222Concepts of Health and Fitness3
KIN 307Applied Kinesiology3
KIN 400Physiology of Exercise4
KIN 405Sports Nutrition3
KIN 485Exercise Testing/Prescription 113
NTR 232Lifecycle Nutrition3
NTR 320Nutrition and the Consumer3
NTR 330Nutrition and Metabolism3
NTR 420Nutritional Genetics3
NTR 421Nutrition Assessment and the Nutrition Care Process3
BY 261Introduction to Microbiology4
Kinesiology Electives
Select 15 credits from the following:15
Motor Development
Planning/Management of Fitness Facilities
Basic Athletic Training
Biomechanics
Strength & Conditioning I
Physical Activity for Individuals with Disabilities/SL
Physical Activity for Senior Adults
Mental Performance in Exercise, Fitness, and Sport
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Advanced Treatment Athletic Training
Special Projects in Kinesiology
Kinesiology Internship 10,11
Internship
KIN 499Kinesiology Internship 10,113
Total Hours118-124

A minimum of 121 hours are required for graduation.  Students may need to take additional kinesiology electives to reach the credit hour requirement.  Elective hours may vary based on course selection. A grade of "C" or higher is required in all math, science, major courses, and CMST 101.

1

Blazer Core Curriculum requirements

2

 Fulfills Blazer Core Academic Foundations: Freshman Writing requirement.

3

Fulfills Blazer Core Academic Foundations: Communication in the Modern World requirement.

4

Fulfills Blazer Core Thinking Broadly: Scientific Inquiry requirement. Select one sequence from CH 105 & CH 106 or CH 115 & 116. Select one sequence from BY 101 & BY 102 or BY 123 & BY 123L.  

5

Fulfills Blazer Core Academic Foundations: Quantitative Literacy requirement.

6

Fulfills Blazer Core Thinking Broadly: Humans and their Societies requirement.

7

May substitute another City as Classroom Blazer Core Requirement.

8

Students must complete a 0-credit hour waiver or complete CHHS 140. KIN First Aid/CPR/AED Certification waiver form: https://forms.office.com/r/wEsEHw5dn9

9

Must earn a C or better to fulfill requirements in Lower Level and Major.

10

The 3-hour elective is in addition to the 3 hours of KIN 499 in the Internship section.  No more than a total of 6 hours of KIN 499 may be applied to the degree.

11

Students who are in the Department of Human Studies Honors Program will be placed in the Honors Section of KIN 485 and 499.


Proposed Plan of Study for Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a Concentration in Exercise Bioenergetics

Freshman
First TermHoursSecond TermHoursSummer TermHours
EDU 1003CH 105
CH 106
4CH 107
CH 108
4
EH 101 or 1063ECY 2003CMST 1013
MA 1063EH 102 or 1073Blazer Core: Academic Foundations - Reasoning3
NTR 2223KIN 1011 
Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly3PY 1013 
 Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly3 
 15 17 10
Sophomore
First TermHoursSecond TermHoursSummer TermHours
BY 101
BY 102
4BY 115
115L
4BY 116
116L
4
CHHS 1413CHHS 1403KIN 3073
EPR 2143NTR 3203 
KIN 1151NTR 3303 
NTR 2323Kinesiology Elective3 
Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly3  
 17 16 7
Junior
First TermHoursSecond TermHoursSummer TermHours
BY 261
261L
4KIN 1311KIN 4993
KIN 2223KIN 4053Kinesiology Elective3
KIN 4004KIN 4853Kinesiology Elective3
NTR 4203NTR 4213 
Kinesiology Elective3Kinesiology Elective3 
 17 13 9
Total credit hours: 121

Kinesiology Major: Exercise Science Concentration

A grade of C or better is required in all math, science, and major courses and CMST 101. Note: UAB requires 120 total semester hours in order to graduate. Students with this major may need additional electives to meet this requirement.

Required Courses in Core Curriculum

Students, in consultation with their academic advisor, must sequence requirements to meet any stated prerequisite requirements for specific courses in their curriculum, including UAB Blazer Core Curriculum requirements stated in this catalog.

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a Concentration in Exercise Science

RequirementsHours
Blazer Core Requirements 141
As a part of the Core take the following:
Touch the Future
English Composition I 2
Introduction to Freshman Writing I
English Composition II 2
Introduction to Freshman Writing II
Pre-Calculus Trigonometry 5
Academic Foundations: Reasoning
Public Speaking 3
Thinking Broadly: History and Meaning
Thinking Broadly: Creative Arts
College Physics I
General Physics I
Introductory Chemistry I
and Introductory Chemistry I Laboratory 4
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Laboratory
Introduction to Psychology
Thinking Broadly: Choose one course from History & Meaning, Creative Arts, or Humans and their Societies
City as Classroom: Choose One Course
Disability in Society 6
Lifelong Health & Wellness
Lower Level Requirements 7
BY 115Human Anatomy4
BY 116Introductory Human Physiology4
First Aid/CPR Certification Required 8
CHHS 140Taking Action in Emergencies: Preparedness, Management, First Aid, and CPR 83
CHHS 141Lifelong Health & Wellness3
EPR 214Introduction to Educational Statistics3
or MA 180 Introduction to Statistics
Major Requirements 7
Aquatics1
Select one of the following:
Beginning and Advanced Beginning Swimming
Intermediate Swimming/Swimmer Course
Lifeguard Training
KIN 115Weight Training1
KIN 131Aerobics1
KIN 136Intro to Kinesiology: Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport3
KIN 307Applied Kinesiology3
KIN 400Physiology of Exercise4
KIN 405Sports Nutrition3
KIN 425Biomechanics3
KIN 485Exercise Testing/Prescription 113
Kinesiology/CHHS Elective Courses18-21
Group Exercise Leadership
Concepts of Health and Fitness
Motor Development
Planning/Management of Fitness Facilities
Basic Athletic Training
Strength & Conditioning I
Physical Activity for Individuals with Disabilities/SL
Physical Activity for Senior Adults
Mental Performance in Exercise, Fitness, and Sport
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Advanced Treatment Athletic Training
Special Projects in Kinesiology
Kinesiology Internship 10,11
Professional Skills for Health & Wellness Promotion 9
Mental Health, Stress Management & Wellness Promotion
Interpersonal Skills & Coaching to Improve Health & Well-being
Major Science Elective Requirements - Choose 18-22 hours 10, 1118-22
Health Care Systems
Medical Terminology for Health Professionals
Introductory Biology I
Introductory Biology II
Genetics
Pathophysiology
Human Pathophysiology
Introduction to Microbiology
Biology of Microorganisms
Embryology
Histology
Cell Biology
Principles of Human Physiology
General Endocrinology
Introductory Chemistry II
General Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Calculus I
Calculus II
Principles of Health Physics
College Physics II
General Physics II
Psychopathology
Sport Psychology
Cross-Sectional Anatomy
Internship
KIN 499Kinesiology Internship 10,113
Total Hours119-126

A minimum of 120 hours is required for graduation.  Students may need to take additional science or kinesiology electives to reach the credit hour requirement.  Elective hours may vary based on course selection.

1

 Blazer Core Curriculum requirements

2

Fulfills Blazer Core Writing

3

Fulfills Blazer Core Communication in the Modern World

4

Fulfills Blazer Core Scientific Inquiry. Select one sequence from CH 105 & CH 106 or CH 115 & 116. Select one from PH 201 or PH 221.

5

Fulfills Blazer Core Quantitative Literacy

6

 May substitute another City as Classroom Blazer Core requirement.

7

Must earn a C or better to fulfill requirements in Lower Level and Major.

8

Students must complete a 0-credit hour waiver or complete CHHS 140. KIN First Aid/CPR/AED Certification waiver: https://forms.office.com/r/wEsEHw5dn9

9

Students can choose 1 of the 3 CHHS electives, no more than 3 CHHS credits may be applied to the degree.

10

This elective is in addition to the 3 hours of KIN 499 in the Internship section. No more than a total of 6 hours of KIN 499 may be applied to the degree.

11

Students who are in the Department of Human Studies Honors Program will be placed in the Honors Section of KIN 485 and 499.


Proposed Plan of Study for Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a Concentration in Exercise Science

Freshman
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
EDU 1003CMST 1013
EH 101 or 1063ECY 200 (or other City as Classroom option)3
MA 1063EH 102 or 1073
PY 1013Blazer Core: Academic Foundations - Reasoning3
KIN 1363Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly3
 15 15
Sophomore
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
BY 115
115L
4BY 116
116L
4
CH 115
CH 116
4CH 117
CH 118
4
CHHS 1413First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Required10-3
KIN 1011 
Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly3KIN 1151
Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly3KIN 1311
 MA 1803
 18 13-16
Junior
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
KIN 3053BY 123
123L
4
KIN 3073KIN 2223
KIN 4022KIN 3403
PH 201
201L
4KIN 4004
 PH 202
202L
4
 12 18
Senior
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
BY 124
124L
4HCM 3503
CHHS 3423KIN 4996
KIN 4053KIN 4253
KIN 4853KIN 4563
PY 2183 
 16 15
Total credit hours: 122-125
1

Students must complete a 0-credit hour waiver or complete CHHS 140. KIN First Aid/CPR/AED Certification waiver: https://forms.office.com/r/wEsEHw5dn9

Kinesiology Major: Teacher Certification

A grade of "C" or better is required in all math, science, and major courses. Candidates are required to successfully pass field experience identified in their Teacher Education Program (TEP) courses. Students will be given a grade of Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory based on the course-stated requirements and objectives for the field experience. Any candidate who fails to receive a Satisfactory rating in the field experience will be assigned a final course grade of "F" for the course.

Core Curriculum for Kinesiology Major: Teacher Certification

EH 101/102 requires one grade of at least a "B" or higher and one grade of "C" or higher for teacher certification.

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a Concentration in Physical Education

RequirementsHours
Blazer Core Requirements 141
English Composition I 2
English Composition II 2
Public Speaking 3
Introduction to Psychology 4
See Biology for one Blazer Core: Scientific Inquiry
See Chemistry for one Blazer Core: Scientific Inquiry
Lower Division Requirements
BY 115Human Anatomy4
BY 116Introductory Human Physiology4
EPR 214Introduction to Educational Statistics3
or MA 180 Introduction to Statistics
Required CPR Training 50-3
Taking Action in Emergencies: Preparedness, Management, First Aid, and CPR 5
Foundations & Professional Studies
ECY 300Survey of Special Education3
EDU 200Education as a Profession3
EDF 362Foundations of Education I: Social, Historical, Philosophical3
EPR 363Foundations of Education II: Psychological3
EDR 421Reading in Content Areas1
Major Requirements
Aquatics1
Select one of the following courses:
Beginning and Advanced Beginning Swimming
Intermediate Swimming/Swimmer Course
Lifeguard Training
Kinesiology Courses
KIN 114Rec Games/Outdoor Leisure1
KIN 115Weight Training1
KIN 117Team Sports1
KIN 118Sports Using Implements1
KIN 131Aerobics1
KIN 136Intro to Kinesiology: Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport3
KIN 201Officiating Techniques1
KIN 300Organization in Physical Education and Coaching3
KIN 305Motor Development3
KIN 307Applied Kinesiology3
KIN 400Physiology of Exercise4
KIN 402Basic Athletic Training2
KIN 407Coaching Young Athletes3
Kinesiology Teaching Field Courses (TEP Admission Required)
KIN 308Adapted Physical Education3
KIN 311
311L
Elementary School Physical Education
and Educational Dance and Gymnastics
4
KIN 320
320L
Teaching Skill Acquisition in Secondary Schools
and Sports Skill Proficiency
4
KIN 323Techniques Teaching Fitness and Nutrition in Schools3
KIN 409Assessment in Physical Education3
KIN 489Physical Education Instructional Strategies for P-126
Internship
KIN 495Elementary & Secondary Physical Education Student Teaching9
Total Hours125-128

A minimum of 120 hours are required for graduation.  Students may need to take general electives to reach the credit hour requirement.  Elective hours may vary based on course selection.

1

Blazer Core requirements

2

Fulfills a Blazer Core Academic Foundations: Freshman Writing course requirement.

3

Fulfills the Blazer Core Academic Foundations: Communication in the Modern World course requirement.

4

Fulfills a Blazer Core Thinking Broadly: Humans and Their Societies course requirement.

5

See Kinesiology Physical Education program faculty for 0 credit hour CHHS 140 waiver.


Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a Concentration in Physical Education

Freshman
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
EDU 1003EDU 2003
EH 1013EH 1023
MA 1053BY 101
BY 102
4
PY 1013KIN 1141
EDR 4211KIN 1181
Blazer Core: Reasonings Course3Blazer Core: History and Meaning3
 Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly3
 16 18
Sophomore
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
CH 105
CH 106
4ECY 3003
CHHS 1403BY 1154
EDF 3623EPR 3633
CMST 1013KIN 1011
KIN 1151KIN 1363
KIN 1171KIN 2011
KIN 1311Blazer Core: City as Classroom3
Blazer Core: Creative Arts3 
 19 18
Junior
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
BY 1164EPR 2143
CHHS 1413KIN 3073
KIN 3003KIN 311
311L
4
KIN 3053KIN 320
320L
4
KIN 4073KIN 4093
 16 17
Senior
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
KIN 4004KIN 4959
KIN 4022 
KIN 3083 
KIN 3233 
KIN 4896 
 18 9
Total credit hours: 131
 
 

Kinesiology Major: Sports Physiology & Performance Concentration

A grade of "C" or better is required in all math, science, and major courses and CMST 101. Note: UAB requires 120 total semester hours in order to graduate. Students with this major will need additional electives to meet this requirement.

Required Courses in Core Curriculum

Students, in consultation with their academic advisor, must sequence requirements to meet any stated prerequisite requirements for specific courses in their curriculum, including UAB Blazer Core requirements stated in this catalog.

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a Sports Physiology & Performance Concentration

RequirementsHours
Blazer Core Requirements 141
English Composition I 2
Introduction to Freshman Writing I
English Composition II 2
Introduction to Freshman Writing II
Public Speaking 3
Topics in Contemporary Biology
and Topics Contemporary Biology Laboratory 4
Introductory Chemistry I
and Introductory Chemistry I Laboratory 4
Pre-Calculus Algebra
Introduction to Psychology 5
Lifelong Health & Wellness
Lower Level 6
CH 107
CH 108
Introductory Chemistry II
and Introductory Chemistry II Laboratory
4
BY 115Human Anatomy4
BY 116Introductory Human Physiology4
CHHS 140Taking Action in Emergencies: Preparedness, Management, First Aid, and CPR3
KIN 222Concepts of Health and Fitness3
KIN 136Intro to Kinesiology: Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport3
EPR 214Introduction to Educational Statistics3
MA 106Pre-Calculus Trigonometry3
Major Requirements 6
KIN 115Weight Training1
Choose three of the following KIN electives:3
Beginning and Advanced Beginning Swimming
Intermediate Swimming/Swimmer Course
Lifeguard Training
Tennis
Golf
Weight Training and Aerobics
Racquetball
Outdoor Pursuits Leadership
Dance and Gymnastics
Rec Games/Outdoor Leisure
Team Sports
Sports Using Implements
Football
Soccer
Basketball
Rock Climbing
Beginning Whitewater Kayaking
Scuba Diving
Aerobics
Group Exercise Leadership
KIN 305Motor Development3
KIN 307Applied Kinesiology3
KIN 340Planning/Management of Fitness Facilities3
KIN 400Physiology of Exercise4
KIN 402Basic Athletic Training2
KIN 405Sports Nutrition3
KIN 425Biomechanics3
KIN 440Strength & Conditioning I3
KIN 485Exercise Testing/Prescription 93
MG 302Management Processes and Behavior3
General Electives: (Choose Five) 6,815
Coaching Young Athletes
Physical Activity for Individuals with Disabilities/SL
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Advanced Treatment Athletic Training
Special Projects in Kinesiology
Kinesiology Internship
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Sports Economics
Sports Marketing
Human Resource Management
Management and Leadership in Sports and Entertainment Organizations
Accounting and Finance for Nonbusiness Majors
Psychopathology 10
Sport Psychology
Internship:
KIN 499Kinesiology Internship 83
Total Hours120

A minimum of 120 hours are required for graduation.  Students may need to take general electives to reach the credit hour requirement.  Elective hours may vary based on course selection.

1

 Blazer Core requirements

2

 Fulfills Blazer Core Academic Foundations: Freshman Writing requirement.

3

 Fulfills Blazer Core Academic Foundations: Communication in the Modern World requirement.

4

 Fulfills Blazer Core Thinking Broadly: Scientific Inquiry requirement.

5

Fulfills Blazer Core Thinking Broadly: Humans and their Societies requirement.

6

Must earn a C or better to fulfill a lower level or major requirement. 

7

Must take if not taken as a part of the Blazer Core.

8

The 3-hour elective is in addition to the 3 hours of KIN 499 in the "Internship" section. No more than a total of 6 hours of KIN 499 may be applied to the degree. 

9

Students who are in the Department of Human Studies Honors Program will be placed in the Honors Section of KIN 485 and KIN 499

10

May not choose more than one Psychology elective


Proposed Plan of Study for Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a Sports Physiology & Performance Concentration

Freshman
First TermHoursSecond TermHoursSummer TermHours
EDU 1003CH 105
CH 106
4CH 107
CH 108
4
EH 101 or 1063ECY 2003CMST 1013
MA 1063EH 102 or 1073Blazer Core: Academic Foundations - Reasoning3
NTR 2223KIN 1011 
Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly3PY 1013 
 Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly3 
 15 17 10
Sophomore
First TermHoursSecond TermHoursSummer TermHours
BY 101
BY 102
4BY 115
115L
4BY 116
116L
4
CHHS 1413CHHS 1403KIN 3073
EPR 2143NTR 3203 
KIN 1151NTR 3303 
NTR 2323Kinesiology Elective3 
Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly3  
 17 16 7
Junior
First TermHoursSecond TermHoursSummer TermHours
BY 261
261L
4KIN 1311KIN 4993
KIN 2223KIN 4053Kinesiology Elective3
KIN 4004KIN 4853Kinesiology Elective3
NTR 4203NTR 4213 
Kinesiology Elective3Kinesiology Elective3 
 17 13 9
Total credit hours: 121

Minor in Athletic Coaching

A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses in the minor. Students cannot apply courses toward both a major and minor.

RequirementsHours
First Aid/CPR Certification Required0-3
Taking Action in Emergencies: Preparedness, Management, First Aid, and CPR 1
Biology
BY 115Human Anatomy4
Kinesiology
KIN 222Concepts of Health and Fitness3
KIN 115Weight Training1
KIN 117Team Sports1
KIN 118Sports Using Implements1
KIN 201Officiating Techniques1
KIN 307Applied Kinesiology3
KIN 402Basic Athletic Training2
KIN 407Coaching Young Athletes3
Kinesiology Elective
Take any 100 Level KIN course1
Total Hours20-23
1

Students can choose to complete a 0-credit hour waiver for CHHS 140. KIN First Aid/CPR/AED Certification waiver form: https://forms.office.com/r/wEsEHw5dn9

Minor in Kinesiology Exercise Science

A grade of 'C' or better is required in all courses in the minor. Students cannot apply courses toward both major and minor course requirements. Students may need to take additional electives to reach the 20-hour requirement in order to receive the minor.

RequirementsHours
CHHS 140Taking Action in Emergencies: Preparedness, Management, First Aid, and CPR3
CHHS 141Lifelong Health & Wellness3
or KIN 222 Concepts of Health and Fitness
BY 115Human Anatomy4
BY 116Introductory Human Physiology4
KIN 400Physiology of Exercise4
Electives (Choose 2-6 Hours)2-6
Group Exercise Leadership 1
Motor Development
Applied Kinesiology
Basic Athletic Training 1
Sports Nutrition
Biomechanics 1
Strength & Conditioning I
Physical Activity for Individuals with Disabilities/SL 1
Physical Activity for Senior Adults 1
Clinical Exercise Physiology 1
Advanced Treatment Athletic Training 2
Exercise Testing/Prescription 1
Total Hours20-24

The BY 115, BY 116, and CHHS 140 requirements are waived for ONLY students majoring in Biomedical Sciences, who have completed BMD 310 (4 hrs.), BMD 315 (4 hrs.), and CDS 425 (1 hr.), respectively. As BMD 310, BMD 315, and CDS 425 cannot be used to satisfy both the Biomedical Sciences major and the Exercise Science minor, students must replace these 9 hours with courses from the Electives listed below. These replacement hours must include KIN 307.

1

Pre-reqs will be waived for electives as long as the student has completed the required courses. 

2

Requires successful completion of KIN 402.