Major in Kinesiology

The program in kinesiology emphasizes knowledge and awareness of human movement and performance related to the major sub-disciplines and their interactions. Courses will present the historical and philosophical foundations of kinesiology and its development over the years as an academic discipline. 

The fundamentals of human anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics will be examined to provide a framework from which to begin an in-depth study of human movement. The physiological responses and adaptations that the body makes to exercise and movement will be considered. The effect of selected psychological variables on human performance, the acquisition and development of motor skills, and the control of human movement will be probed. Research related to the study of human movement and related areas will be explored in an attempt to apply the information to future movements, regardless of whether the movement is in everyday activities or performed in a sport or athletic event. 

Students may elect to seek licensure to teach after completing the requirements listed under the Department of Education page.

Degree Requirements

B.S. Major in Kinesiology

126 HOURS

Program Coordinator: Dr. Jana Meninno

For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: Degree/Graduation

Must choose an emphasis:  Exercise Science or Health and Human Performance (with or without Teacher Licensure)


   

I. Liberal Arts Core Requirements:

Listed in this catalog under Academics: Liberal Arts Core

Limit II. C. Quantitative Reasoning to MAT 101 College Algebra or higher

Limit III. A. Behavioral Sciences to PSY 210 General Psychology 

*Limit III. B. Natural Sciences to BIO 100 Human Biology and lab OR BIO 211 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

34 hours

   

II. Major Requirements:

31 hours

HEA 121 

Principles of Nutrition 

HEA 217 

First Aid and CPR 

KIN 120 

Foundations of Kinesiology (W) 

3

KIN 327

Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (W)

3

KIN 328

Anatomical Kinesiology

3

KIN 329 

Biomechanics of Human Movement 

KIN 338

Physiology of Exercise (W)

3

KIN 420

Motor Learning

2

KIN 425 

Organization and Administration of Physical Education (W)

KIN 426 

Adaptive Physical Education (W) 

PEA 100

Lifetime Wellness 

1

PEA 156 

Weight Training 


 

III. Additional Requirements (choose one emphasis below):

18 hours 

A.  Exercise Science* 

(18 hours)

BIO 212 

Human Anatomy and Physiology II 

KIN 397/497 

Practicum in Kinesiology

KIN 437 

Exercise Testing and Prescription 

HEA/KIN/PEA

Elective(s) 

MAT 235 

Introductory Statistics 

   

B.  Health and Human Performance 

(18 hours) 

HEA 216

Personal Health 

KIN 100 

Fundamentals of Movement 

KIN 225 

Physical Activities for Children 

KIN 235 

Fundamentals of Sport Skills 

KIN 320 

Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (W) 

HEA/KIN/PEA 

Elective(s)**

     

IV. Electives (including additional Bible)

43 hours

* Exercise Science emphasis requires taking BIO 211 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and strongly recommends taking CHE121 General Chemistry I and CHE121L General Chemistry I Lab.

**Three (3) hours must be upper-division.
                                                                                                    

Requirements for Teaching Licensure in Physical Education (Kinesiology)

1. Completion of the B.S. major in kinesiology as outlined above.

2. Required professional education courses. (See "Department of Education" entry.)