Kinesiology, Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration, B.S.

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The Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration prepares students for the application process to physical therapy programs. However, it will also prepare students for careers in the 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.

Required for a Major in Kinesiology, all Concentrations

Total Semester Hours 32

Required for a major in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy:

Total of 42 semester hours

In addition, selected courses will be required from the core curriculum. Students intending to pursue entry into a physical therapy program will be required to take additional hours and make substitutions as recommended by their academic advisor.

Freshman Year

Total Hours 32

Sophomore Year

BIOL 1014 - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology I or
BIOL 2040 - Human Anatomy
BIOL 1015 - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology II or
BIOL 3010 - Human Physiology
BIOL 1016 - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I or
BIOL 2041 - Human Anatomy Laboratory
BIOL 1017 - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II or
BIOL 3013 - Human Physiology Laboratory
CHEM 1007 - General Chemistry I ^cnp
CHEM 1009 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
Core Fine Arts 3 cr.
Core Humanities 6 cr. (3 cr. must be ENGL Literature)
COMM 2001 - Public Speaking ^ch
KINS 2030 - Physical Activity Skills I (Ind/Dual)
KINS 2035 - Physical Activity Skills 2 (Team)
PSYC 2078 - Developmental Psychology ^cs

Total Hours 31

Junior Year

Total Hours 27

Senior Year

Total Hours 30

Total hours for degree 120

Note:

See 2024-2025 Undergraduate Core Curriculum requirements.