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
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Blazer Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 41 | |
| As part of the Blazer Core take the following: | ||
| English Composition I 2 | ||
or EH 106 | Introduction to Freshman Writing I | |
| English Composition II 2 | ||
or EH 107 | 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 | ||
or CHHS 141 | Lifelong Health & Wellness | |
| Lower Level 9 | 21-24 | |
| Human Anatomy | ||
| Introductory Human Physiology | ||
| First Aid/CPR Certification Required 8 | 0-3 | |
| 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 | ||
| Aquatics | 1 | |
Select one from the following: | ||
| Beginning and Advanced Beginning Swimming | ||
| Intermediate Swimming/Swimmer Course | ||
| Lifeguard Training | ||
| KIN 115 | Weight Training | 1 |
| KIN 131 | Aerobics | 1 |
| KIN 222 | Concepts of Health and Fitness | 3 |
| KIN 307 | Applied Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN 400 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| KIN 405 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| KIN 485 | Exercise Testing/Prescription 11 | 3 |
| NTR 232 | Lifecycle Nutrition | 3 |
| NTR 320 | Nutrition and the Consumer | 3 |
| NTR 330 | Nutrition and Metabolism | 3 |
| NTR 420 | Nutritional Genetics | 3 |
| NTR 421 | Nutrition Assessment and the Nutrition Care Process | 3 |
| BY 261 | Introduction to Microbiology | 4 |
| 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 499 | Kinesiology Internship 10,11 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 118-124 | |
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.
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Blazer Core Curriculum requirements
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Fulfills Blazer Core Academic Foundations: Freshman Writing requirement.
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Fulfills Blazer Core Academic Foundations: Communication in the Modern World requirement.
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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.
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Fulfills Blazer Core Academic Foundations: Quantitative Literacy requirement.
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Fulfills Blazer Core Thinking Broadly: Humans and their Societies requirement.
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May substitute another City as Classroom Blazer Core Requirement.
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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
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Must earn a C or better to fulfill requirements in Lower Level and Major.
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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.
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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 Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours | Summer Term | Hours |
| EDU 100 | 3 | CH 105 & CH 106 | 4 | CH 107 & CH 108 | 4 |
| EH 101 or 106 | 3 | ECY 200 | 3 | CMST 101 | 3 |
| MA 106 | 3 | EH 102 or 107 | 3 | Blazer Core: Academic Foundations - Reasoning | 3 |
| NTR 222 | 3 | KIN 101 | 1 | ||
| Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly | 3 | PY 101 | 3 | ||
| Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly | 3 | ||||
| 15 | 17 | 10 | |||
| Sophomore | |||||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours | Summer Term | Hours |
| BY 101 & BY 102 | 4 | BY 115 & 115L | 4 | BY 116 & 116L | 4 |
| CHHS 141 | 3 | CHHS 140 | 3 | KIN 307 | 3 |
| EPR 214 | 3 | NTR 320 | 3 | ||
| KIN 115 | 1 | NTR 330 | 3 | ||
| NTR 232 | 3 | Kinesiology Elective | 3 | ||
| Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly | 3 | ||||
| 17 | 16 | 7 | |||
| Junior | |||||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours | Summer Term | Hours |
| BY 261 & 261L | 4 | KIN 131 | 1 | KIN 499 | 3 |
| KIN 222 | 3 | KIN 405 | 3 | Kinesiology Elective | 3 |
| KIN 400 | 4 | KIN 485 | 3 | Kinesiology Elective | 3 |
| NTR 420 | 3 | NTR 421 | 3 | ||
| Kinesiology Elective | 3 | Kinesiology Elective | 3 | ||
| 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
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Blazer Core Requirements 1 | 41 | |
| As a part of the Core take the following: | ||
| Touch the Future | ||
| English Composition I 2 | ||
or EH 106 | Introduction to Freshman Writing I | |
| English Composition II 2 | ||
or EH 107 | 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 | ||
or PH 221 | 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 | ||
or CHHS 141 | Lifelong Health & Wellness | |
| Lower Level Requirements 7 | ||
| BY 115 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BY 116 | Introductory Human Physiology | 4 |
| First Aid/CPR Certification Required 8 | ||
| CHHS 140 | Taking Action in Emergencies: Preparedness, Management, First Aid, and CPR 8 | 3 |
| CHHS 141 | Lifelong Health & Wellness | 3 |
| EPR 214 | Introduction to Educational Statistics | 3 |
| or MA 180 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| Major Requirements 7 | ||
| Aquatics | 1 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
| Beginning and Advanced Beginning Swimming | ||
| Intermediate Swimming/Swimmer Course | ||
| Lifeguard Training | ||
| KIN 115 | Weight Training | 1 |
| KIN 131 | Aerobics | 1 |
| KIN 136 | Intro to Kinesiology: Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport | 3 |
| KIN 307 | Applied Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN 400 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| KIN 405 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| KIN 425 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| KIN 485 | Exercise Testing/Prescription 11 | 3 |
| Kinesiology/CHHS Elective Courses | 18-21 | |
| 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 | ||
or CHHS 402 | Mental Health, Stress Management & Wellness Promotion | |
or CHHS 420 | Interpersonal Skills & Coaching to Improve Health & Well-being | |
| Major Science Elective Requirements - Choose 18-22 hours 10, 11 | 18-22 | |
| Health Care Systems | ||
| Medical Terminology for Health Professionals | ||
| Introductory Biology I | ||
| Introductory Biology II | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Pathophysiology | ||
or NMT 320 | Human Pathophysiology | |
| Introduction to Microbiology | ||
| Biology of Microorganisms | ||
| Embryology | ||
| Histology | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Principles of Human Physiology | ||
| General Endocrinology | ||
| Introductory Chemistry II | ||
or CH 117/118 | General Chemistry II | |
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Fundamentals of Biochemistry | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Principles of Health Physics | ||
| College Physics II | ||
or PH 222 | General Physics II | |
| Psychopathology | ||
| Sport Psychology | ||
| Cross-Sectional Anatomy | ||
| Internship | ||
| KIN 499 | Kinesiology Internship 10,11 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 119-126 | |
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.
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Blazer Core Curriculum requirements
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Fulfills Blazer Core Writing
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Fulfills Blazer Core Communication in the Modern World
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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.
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Fulfills Blazer Core Quantitative Literacy
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May substitute another City as Classroom Blazer Core requirement.
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Must earn a C or better to fulfill requirements in Lower Level and Major.
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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
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Students can choose 1 of the 3 CHHS electives, no more than 3 CHHS credits may be applied to the degree.
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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.
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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 Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| EDU 100 | 3 | CMST 101 | 3 |
| EH 101 or 106 | 3 | ECY 200 (or other City as Classroom option) | 3 |
| MA 106 | 3 | EH 102 or 107 | 3 |
| PY 101 | 3 | Blazer Core: Academic Foundations - Reasoning | 3 |
| KIN 136 | 3 | Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BY 115 & 115L | 4 | BY 116 & 116L | 4 |
| CH 115 & CH 116 | 4 | CH 117 & CH 118 | 4 |
| CHHS 141 | 3 | First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Required1 | 0-3 |
| KIN 101 | 1 | ||
| Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly | 3 | KIN 115 | 1 |
| Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly | 3 | KIN 131 | 1 |
| MA 180 | 3 | ||
| 18 | 13-16 | ||
| Junior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| KIN 305 | 3 | BY 123 & 123L | 4 |
| KIN 307 | 3 | KIN 222 | 3 |
| KIN 402 | 2 | KIN 340 | 3 |
| PH 201 & 201L | 4 | KIN 400 | 4 |
| PH 202 & 202L | 4 | ||
| 12 | 18 | ||
| Senior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BY 124 & 124L | 4 | HCM 350 | 3 |
| CHHS 342 | 3 | KIN 499 | 6 |
| KIN 405 | 3 | KIN 425 | 3 |
| KIN 485 | 3 | KIN 456 | 3 |
| PY 218 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Total credit hours: 122-125 | |||
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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
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Blazer Core Requirements 1 | 41 | |
| 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 115 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BY 116 | Introductory Human Physiology | 4 |
| EPR 214 | Introduction to Educational Statistics | 3 |
| or MA 180 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| Required CPR Training 5 | 0-3 | |
| Taking Action in Emergencies: Preparedness, Management, First Aid, and CPR 5 | ||
| Foundations & Professional Studies | ||
| ECY 300 | Survey of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 200 | Education as a Profession | 3 |
| EDF 362 | Foundations of Education I: Social, Historical, Philosophical | 3 |
| EPR 363 | Foundations of Education II: Psychological | 3 |
| EDR 421 | Reading in Content Areas | 1 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Aquatics | 1 | |
Select one of the following courses: | ||
| Beginning and Advanced Beginning Swimming | ||
| Intermediate Swimming/Swimmer Course | ||
| Lifeguard Training | ||
| Kinesiology Courses | ||
| KIN 114 | Rec Games/Outdoor Leisure | 1 |
| KIN 115 | Weight Training | 1 |
| KIN 117 | Team Sports | 1 |
| KIN 118 | Sports Using Implements | 1 |
| KIN 131 | Aerobics | 1 |
| KIN 136 | Intro to Kinesiology: Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport | 3 |
| KIN 201 | Officiating Techniques | 1 |
| KIN 300 | Organization in Physical Education and Coaching | 3 |
| KIN 305 | Motor Development | 3 |
| KIN 307 | Applied Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN 400 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| KIN 402 | Basic Athletic Training | 2 |
| KIN 407 | Coaching Young Athletes | 3 |
| Kinesiology Teaching Field Courses (TEP Admission Required) | ||
| KIN 308 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| 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 323 | Techniques Teaching Fitness and Nutrition in Schools | 3 |
| KIN 409 | Assessment in Physical Education | 3 |
| KIN 489 | Physical Education Instructional Strategies for P-12 | 6 |
| Internship | ||
| KIN 495 | Elementary & Secondary Physical Education Student Teaching | 9 |
| Total Hours | 125-128 | |
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.
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Blazer Core requirements
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Fulfills a Blazer Core Academic Foundations: Freshman Writing course requirement.
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Fulfills the Blazer Core Academic Foundations: Communication in the Modern World course requirement.
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Fulfills a Blazer Core Thinking Broadly: Humans and Their Societies course requirement.
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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 Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| EDU 100 | 3 | EDU 200 | 3 |
| EH 101 | 3 | EH 102 | 3 |
| MA 105 | 3 | BY 101 & BY 102 | 4 |
| PY 101 | 3 | KIN 114 | 1 |
| EDR 421 | 1 | KIN 118 | 1 |
| Blazer Core: Reasonings Course | 3 | Blazer Core: History and Meaning | 3 |
| Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly | 3 | ||
| 16 | 18 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| CH 105 & CH 106 | 4 | ECY 300 | 3 |
| CHHS 140 | 3 | BY 115 | 4 |
| EDF 362 | 3 | EPR 363 | 3 |
| CMST 101 | 3 | KIN 101 | 1 |
| KIN 115 | 1 | KIN 136 | 3 |
| KIN 117 | 1 | KIN 201 | 1 |
| KIN 131 | 1 | Blazer Core: City as Classroom | 3 |
| Blazer Core: Creative Arts | 3 | ||
| 19 | 18 | ||
| Junior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BY 116 | 4 | EPR 214 | 3 |
| CHHS 141 | 3 | KIN 307 | 3 |
| KIN 300 | 3 | KIN 311 & 311L | 4 |
| KIN 305 | 3 | KIN 320 & 320L | 4 |
| KIN 407 | 3 | KIN 409 | 3 |
| 16 | 17 | ||
| Senior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| KIN 400 | 4 | KIN 495 | 9 |
| KIN 402 | 2 | ||
| KIN 308 | 3 | ||
| KIN 323 | 3 | ||
| KIN 489 | 6 | ||
| 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
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Blazer Core Requirements 1 | 41 | |
| English Composition I 2 | ||
or EH 106 | Introduction to Freshman Writing I | |
| English Composition II 2 | ||
or EH 107 | 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 115 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BY 116 | Introductory Human Physiology | 4 |
| CHHS 140 | Taking Action in Emergencies: Preparedness, Management, First Aid, and CPR | 3 |
| KIN 222 | Concepts of Health and Fitness | 3 |
| KIN 136 | Intro to Kinesiology: Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport | 3 |
| EPR 214 | Introduction to Educational Statistics | 3 |
| MA 106 | Pre-Calculus Trigonometry | 3 |
| Major Requirements 6 | ||
| KIN 115 | Weight Training | 1 |
| 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 305 | Motor Development | 3 |
| KIN 307 | Applied Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN 340 | Planning/Management of Fitness Facilities | 3 |
| KIN 400 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| KIN 402 | Basic Athletic Training | 2 |
| KIN 405 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| KIN 425 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| KIN 440 | Strength & Conditioning I | 3 |
| KIN 485 | Exercise Testing/Prescription 9 | 3 |
| MG 302 | Management Processes and Behavior | 3 |
| General Electives: (Choose Five) 6,8 | 15 | |
| Coaching Young Athletes | ||
| Physical Activity for Individuals with Disabilities/SL | ||
| Clinical Exercise Physiology | ||
| Advanced Treatment Athletic Training | ||
| Special Projects in Kinesiology | ||
or KIN 499 | 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 | ||
or PY 330 | Sport Psychology | |
| Internship: | ||
| KIN 499 | Kinesiology Internship 8 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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.
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Blazer Core requirements
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Fulfills Blazer Core Academic Foundations: Freshman Writing requirement.
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Fulfills Blazer Core Academic Foundations: Communication in the Modern World requirement.
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Fulfills Blazer Core Thinking Broadly: Scientific Inquiry requirement.
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Fulfills Blazer Core Thinking Broadly: Humans and their Societies requirement.
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Must earn a C or better to fulfill a lower level or major requirement.
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Must take if not taken as a part of the Blazer Core.
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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.
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Students who are in the Department of Human Studies Honors Program will be placed in the Honors Section of KIN 485 and KIN 499.
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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 Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours | Summer Term | Hours |
| EDU 100 | 3 | CH 105 & CH 106 | 4 | CH 107 & CH 108 | 4 |
| EH 101 or 106 | 3 | ECY 200 | 3 | CMST 101 | 3 |
| MA 106 | 3 | EH 102 or 107 | 3 | Blazer Core: Academic Foundations - Reasoning | 3 |
| NTR 222 | 3 | KIN 101 | 1 | ||
| Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly | 3 | PY 101 | 3 | ||
| Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly | 3 | ||||
| 15 | 17 | 10 | |||
| Sophomore | |||||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours | Summer Term | Hours |
| BY 101 & BY 102 | 4 | BY 115 & 115L | 4 | BY 116 & 116L | 4 |
| CHHS 141 | 3 | CHHS 140 | 3 | KIN 307 | 3 |
| EPR 214 | 3 | NTR 320 | 3 | ||
| KIN 115 | 1 | NTR 330 | 3 | ||
| NTR 232 | 3 | Kinesiology Elective | 3 | ||
| Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly | 3 | ||||
| 17 | 16 | 7 | |||
| Junior | |||||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours | Summer Term | Hours |
| BY 261 & 261L | 4 | KIN 131 | 1 | KIN 499 | 3 |
| KIN 222 | 3 | KIN 405 | 3 | Kinesiology Elective | 3 |
| KIN 400 | 4 | KIN 485 | 3 | Kinesiology Elective | 3 |
| NTR 420 | 3 | NTR 421 | 3 | ||
| Kinesiology Elective | 3 | Kinesiology Elective | 3 | ||
| 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.
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| First Aid/CPR Certification Required | 0-3 | |
| Taking Action in Emergencies: Preparedness, Management, First Aid, and CPR 1 | ||
| Biology | ||
| BY 115 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| Kinesiology | ||
| KIN 222 | Concepts of Health and Fitness | 3 |
| KIN 115 | Weight Training | 1 |
| KIN 117 | Team Sports | 1 |
| KIN 118 | Sports Using Implements | 1 |
| KIN 201 | Officiating Techniques | 1 |
| KIN 307 | Applied Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN 402 | Basic Athletic Training | 2 |
| KIN 407 | Coaching Young Athletes | 3 |
| Kinesiology Elective | ||
| Take any 100 Level KIN course | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 20-23 | |
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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.
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CHHS 140 | Taking Action in Emergencies: Preparedness, Management, First Aid, and CPR | 3 |
| CHHS 141 | Lifelong Health & Wellness | 3 |
| or KIN 222 | Concepts of Health and Fitness | |
| BY 115 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BY 116 | Introductory Human Physiology | 4 |
| KIN 400 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| 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 Hours | 20-24 | |
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.
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Pre-reqs will be waived for electives as long as the student has completed the required courses.
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Requires successful completion of KIN 402.