Kinesiology, Exercise Science Concentration, B.S.

The Exercise Science Concentration prepares students for careers in applied and clinical preventive settings, including, but not limited to, cardiac rehabilitation, hospital-based wellness programs, community fitness centers, or university and corporate wellness programs, as well as entry into graduate exercise science programs.

Required for a Major in Kinesiology, all Concentrations

Total Semester Hours 32

Required for a major in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science:

12 hours of advisor or program director approved Kinesiology electives

Total of 35 semester hours

In addition, selected courses will be required from the core curriculum.

Freshman Year

BIOL 1014 - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology I ^cnp
BIOL 1016 - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I
ENGL 1001 - Composition I ^ce
ENGL 1002 - Composition II ^ce
MATH 1011 - College Algebra
Core Humanities 3 cr. (ENGL Literature)
Core Social Sciences 3 cr.
MATH 1012 - Trigonometry ^cm or
MATH 1016 - Elementary Statistics ^cm or
MATH 1018 - Contemporary Mathematics ^cm
KINS 2005 - First Aid and Safety
KINS 2011 - Introduction to Kinesiology
KINS 2021 - Concepts of Wellness
UNIV 1001 - University Seminar

Total Hours 31

Sophomore Year

BIOL 1015 - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology II ^cnp
BIOL 1017 - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II
Core Fine Arts ^cf 3 cr.
Core Social Sciences 3 cr.
Core Humanities 6 cr.
CHEM 1001 - Introductory Chemistry I ^cnp
CHEM 1003 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I
KINS 2030 - Physical Activity Skills I (Ind/Dual)
KINS 2035 - Physical Activity Skills 2 (Team)
KINS 3010 - Sport and Fitness Psychology
KINS 3012 - Exercise Physiology
KINS 3013 - Exercise Physiology Lab

Total Hours 31

Junior Year

CHEM 1002 - Introductory Chemistry II
CHEM 1004 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II
Kinesiology Approved Electives 9 cr.
KINS 3019 - Motor Learning and Motor Control
KINS 4011 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
KINS 4032 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics
KINS 4043 - Epidemiology
Electives 6 cr.

Total Hours 31

Senior Year

KINS 4002 - Exercise Program Design
KINS 4008 - Physical Activity for Students with Special Needs
KINS 4010 - Exercise in Health and Disease
KINS 4034 - Professional Development in Kinesiology
KINS 4035 - Practicum in Physical Education (General)
Kinesiology Approved Electives 3 cr.
Electives 8 cr.

Kinesiology, Exercise Science Concentration, B.S.

Required for a Major in Kinesiology, all Concentrations

Total Semester Hours 32

Required for a major in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science:

12 hours of advisor or program director approved Kinesiology electives

Total of 35 semester hours

Freshman Year

Total Hours 31

Sophomore Year

Total Hours 31

Junior Year

Total Hours 31

Senior Year

Total Hours 27

Total hours for degree 120