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2010–2012 Undergraduate Catalog

Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology

This program provides students with the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. Students are prepared for careers in exercise science or teaching physical education (pre-kindergarten–12). All degree core and designated electives must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Academic advising for students seeking the Kinesiology degree is available in the College of Education and Human Development Advising and Certification Center.

The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, of which at least 39 must be at the upper-division level.

Core Curriculum requirements: Students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed in the table below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements. For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements see pages 5–9 of this catalog.

Degree Core Requirements (15 semester credit hours)

KIN  2003  Computer Applications in Kinesiology and Health
KIN  2123  Fitness and Wellness Concepts
KIN  2303  Cultural and Scientific Foundations
KIN  3313  Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
KIN  4403  Motor Learning

Designated Electives (69–75 semester credit hours)

Students must select 69–75 semester credit hours of coursework that constitute a coherent, focused plan of study. This plan of study must be approved by the COEHD Advising and Certification Center. The center is also available for assistance in course selection and plan development. Students are encouraged to establish an approved plan of study as early in the program as possible. The department has given pre-approval to the following plans of study for specializations in athletic medicine, exercise science and wellness, and physical education.

1. Specialization in Athletic Medicine (75 semester credit hours) | (PDF version)
   
   BIO  1122  Laboratory Investigations in Biology
   BIO  1404  Biosciences I
   BIO  1413  Biosciences II
   BIO  2111  Human Physiology Laboratory
   BIO  3123  Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
   BIO  3153  Physiology of Human Systems
   CHE  1103  General Chemistry I
   CHE  1113  General Chemistry II
   CHE  1122  General Chemistry I Laboratory
   COM  1043  Introduction to Communication
   KIN  3303  Athletic Injuries and Training Procedures
   KIN  3323  Biomechanics
   KIN  3433  Exercise Physiology
   KIN  4143  Advanced Athletic Training
   KIN  4243  Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
   KIN  4253  Exercise Nutrition
   KIN  4936  Internship in Kinesiology
   MAT  1023  College Algebra with Applications
   PHY  1603  Algebra-based Physics I
   PHY  1611  Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory
   PHY  1623  Algebra-based Physics II
   PHY  1631  Algebra-based Physics II Laboratory
   PSY  1013  Introduction to Psychology
   PSY  2503  Developmental Psychology
   SOC  1013  Introduction to Sociology
   STA  1053  Basic Statistics
   
   and 1 hour elective
   
   

   Recommended Course Sequence for Athletic Medicine Specialization

   Year 1 – Fall (15 credit hours)	Year 1 – Spring (15 credit hours)	Year 2 – Fall (17 credit hours)	Year 2 – Spring (17 credit hours)
   Core Curriculum   WRC 1013   History KIN 2303 MAT 1023 PSY 1013	Core Curriculum   BIO 1404/1122   STA 1053   WRC 1023 KIN 2123	Core Curriculum   History   BIO 1413 CHE 1103/1122 KIN 2003 KIN 3303	Core Curriculum   Political Science BIO 2111 BIO 3153 CHE 1113 COM 1043 PSY 2503 1 hour elective
   Year 3 – Fall (16 credit hours)	Year 3 – Spring (16 credit hours)	Year 4 – Fall (15 credit hours)	Year 4 – Spring (9 credit hours)
   Core Curriculum   Political Science BIO 3123 KIN 3313 KIN 4143 PHY 1603/1611	Core Curriculum   Literature KIN 3323 KIN 3433 KIN 4243 PHY 1623/1631	Core Curriculum   The Arts   Economics   SOC 1013 KIN 4253 KIN 4403	Core Curriculum   World Society & Issues KIN 4936

   
   

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2. Specialization in Exercise Science and Wellness (69 semester credit hours) | (PDF version)
   
   

   BIO  1122  Laboratory Investigations in Biology
   BIO  1404  Biosciences I
   BIO  2083  Human Anatomy
   BIO  2091  Human Anatomy Laboratory
   BIO  2103  Human Physiology
   BIO  2111  Human Physiology Laboratory
   COM  1043  Introduction to Communication
   HTH  3003  Survey of Drugs and Health
   HTH  3553  Emotional Wellness
   KIN  3051  Group Fitness Instruction
   KIN  3071  Musculoskeletal Fitness Instruction
   KIN  3213  First Aid and Injury Management
   KIN  3323  Biomechanics
   KIN  3433  Exercise Physiology
   KIN  3443  Graded Exercise Testing and Fitness Assessment
   KIN  3453  Fitness Programming and Exercise Prescription
   KIN  4023  Exercise Psychology
   KIN  4253  Exercise Nutrition
   KIN  4936  Internship in Kinesiology
   KIN  4973  Wellness Counseling
   KIN  4983  Applied Exercise Science
   STA  1053  Basic Statistics
   
   and 8 hours of electives
   
   

   Recommended Course Sequence for Exercise Science and Wellness Specialization

   Year 1 – Fall (15 credit hours)	Year 1 – Spring (15 credit hours)	Year 2 – Fall (16 credit hours)	Year 2 – Spring (16 credit hours)
   Core Curriculum   WRC 1013   History   BIO 1404/1122 KIN 2303	Core Curriculum   WRC 1023   History   Level Two Science   STA 1053 KIN 2123	Core Curriculum   Political Science   Literature   Social & Behavioral Science BIO 2083/2091 KIN 2003	Core Curriculum   Political Science   Economics   The Arts BIO 2103/2111 COM 1043
   Year 3 – Fall (15 credit hours)	Year 3 – Spring (16 credit hours)	Year 4 – Fall (15 credit hours)	Year 4 – Spring (12 credit hours)
   Core Curriculum   World Society & Issues HTH 3003 KIN 3051 KIN 3213 KIN 3313 2 hours of electives	HTH 3553 KIN 3071 KIN 3323 KIN 3433 KIN 4023 3 hours of electives	KIN 3443 KIN 3453 KIN 4253 KIN 4403 3 hours of electives	KIN 4936 KIN 4973 KIN 4983

   
   

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3. Specialization in Physical Education (69 semester credit hours) | (PDF version)
   
   1. 54 semester credit hours of required coursework:
      
      BIO  1404  Biosciences I
      COM  1043  Introduction to Communication
      EDP  3203  Learning and Development in the Secondary School Adolescent
      EDU  2103  Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society
      HTH  3013  Survey of Human Nutrition
      IDS  2013  Introduction to Learning and Teaching in a Culturally Diverse Society
      KIN  2421  Outdoor Activities and Innovative Games
      KIN  2423  Management and Organization in Kinesiology and Sports
      KIN  3001  Skill Analysis in Physical Activity: Individual Activities
      KIN  3011  Skill Analysis in Physical Activity: Team Sports I
      KIN  3021  Skill Analysis in Physical Activity: Team Sports II
      KIN  3031  Skill Analysis in Physical Activity: Dual Sports
      KIN  3051  Group Fitness Instruction
      KIN  3061  Foundational Movement
      KIN  3103  Motor Development
      KIN  3113  Scientific Principles of Physical Activity
      KIN  3413  Tactics
      KIN  4113  Evaluation
      KIN  4123  Psychosocial Aspects of Exercise and Sport
      KIN  4343  Movement Awareness
      KIN  4423  Developmental/Adapted Physical Activity
      STA  1053  Basic Statistics
      
      and 1 hour of Kinesiology elective
      
      
   2. Professional Education courses (15 semester credit hours):
      
      C&I  4666*  Student Teaching: All-Level Physical Education and Health Education
      KIN  4203*  Teaching Secondary Physical Education
      KIN  4303*  Teaching Elementary Physical Education
      RDG  3773*  Introduction to Content Area Reading–Secondary
      
      Courses marked with an asterisk (*) require an advisor code and are restricted to students who have applied and been accepted into the Teacher Certification Program (C&I 4666, KIN 4203, KIN 4303, and RDG 3773).
      
      

   All the courses listed for the Specialization in Physical Education (69 hours) are required for teacher certification in physical education. Only the courses marked with an asterisk are restricted and require an advisor code and acceptance into the Teacher Certification Program. Advisor codes for these classes will be issued only if all prerequisites have been completed.
   
   

   Recommended Course Sequence for Physical Education Specialization

   Year 1 – Fall (16 credit hours)	Year 1 – Spring (16 credit hours)	Year 2 – Fall (15 credit hours)	Year 2 – Spring (16 credit hours)
   Core Curriculum   WRC 1013   History   STA 1053   BIO 1404 KIN 2303	Core Curriculum   WRC 1023   History   Social & Behavioral Science   Level Two Science KIN 2003 KIN elective (1 hour)	Core Curriculum   Political Science   Literature   World Society & Issues IDS 2013 KIN 2123	Core Curriculum   Political Science   Economics   The Arts COM 1043 EDU 2103 KIN 2421
   Year 3 – Fall (17 credit hours)	Year 3 – Spring (17 credit hours)	Year 4 – Fall (17 credit hours)	Year 4 – Spring (6 credit hours)
   EDP 3203 KIN 2423 KIN 3051 KIN 3061 KIN 3103 KIN 3313 KIN 3413	KIN 3001 KIN 3011 KIN 3113 KIN 4123 KIN 4343 KIN 4423 RDG 3773	HTH 3013 KIN 3021 KIN 3031 KIN 4113 KIN 4203 KIN 4303 KIN 4403	C&I 4666

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