KINESIOLOGY
Division of Molecular, Life & Health Sciences
Kate Cooper, Ph.D., Chair
Requirements for the major in Kinesiology (B.A.):
The mission of the Kinesiology program is to provide a broad and dynamic program to prepare students for graduate study and careers in exercise, sport, wellness, and allied health.
To be eligible for admission to the kinesiology major, a student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.250 and have passed the L.KIN-101, L.BIO-115, and L.BIO-115L courses with a grade of C or better in each. Once admitted to the major, a student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.250 throughout the course of study. Students who fail to maintain the minimum cumulative GPA requirement may be removed from the major or be prevented from enrolling in upper level kinesiology courses.
To be eligible for graduation with a kinesiology major, a student must earn a C or better in all courses counted toward the major. Courses in which the student earns less than a C grade will not be accepted toward the major. In addition, a student‘s cumulative GPA must be at least a 2.250 to graduate with a degree in kinesiology.
Students must complete a minimum of 6 additional credits of KIN, ATR, or BIO prefix courses. Electives must be 200 level or above. No more than three credits of internship/practical experiences will be counted toward the six credit minimum. Elective courses must be chosen in consultation with a student’s advisor.
Additional guidelines for kinesiology majors, including internship guidelines, advising procedures, and course pre-requisites, can be found in the Kinesiology Student Handbook.
Students planning to complete the 3+2 Master of Athletic Training (M.A.T) program must complete all requirements for the Kinesiology Major as part of the dual-degree program. Refer to the Graduate Bulletin for information regarding admission and graduation requirements of the M.A.T. program.
| Req |
Course |
Cr’s |
| 1 |
L.BIO-115: Principles of Biology w/Lab |
4 |
| 2 |
L.BIO-225: Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
| 3 |
L.BIO-226: Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
| 4 |
L.CHE-111: General Chemistry I w/Lab |
4 |
| 5 |
L.KIN-050: Personal Fitness |
1 |
| 6 |
L.KIN-101: Introduction to Kinesiology |
3 |
| 7 |
L.KIN-145: Nutrition |
3 |
| 8 |
L.KIN-232: Biomechanics & Kinesiology |
3 |
| 9 |
L.KIN-250: Research Methods in Kinesiology |
3 |
| 10 |
L.KIN-322: Physiology of Exercise |
3 |
| 11 |
L.KIN-344: Theory of Strength Training and Conditioning |
3 |
| 12 |
L.KIN-370: Fitness Assessment and Prescription |
3 |
| Select one from Req 13 |
| 13 |
L.KIN-439: Exercise Psychology |
3 |
| 13 |
L.KIN-338: Sports Psychology |
3 |
| 14 |
L.KIN-492: Internship in Kinesiology-IN |
3 |
| Select one from Req 15 |
| 15 |
L.PSY-101: Introductory Psychology |
3 |
| 15 |
L.PSY-121: Lifespan Development |
3 |
| Select one from Req 16 |
| 16 |
L.MAT-115: Statistics-FM |
4 |
| 16 |
L.BIO-279: Experimental Design & Biostatistics-AH |
4 |
| 17 |
Specialty Elective |
3 |
| 18 |
Specialty Elective |
3 |
| 57 total required credits |
COACHING MINOR
Division of Molecular, Life & Health Sciences
Kate Cooper, Ph.D., Chair
Requirements for a minor in Coaching:
| Req |
Course |
Cr’s |
| 1 |
Personal and Community Health |
3 |
| 2 |
Sports Officiating |
3 |
| 3 |
Theory of Coaching |
3 |
| Select one from Req 4 |
| 4 |
Prevention of Athletic Injuries |
3 |
| 4 |
Athletic Training Skills |
3 |
| 5 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
| 6 |
Physiology of Exercise |
3 |
| Select one from Req 7 |
| 7 |
Lifespan Development |
3 |
| 7 |
Sport Psychology |
3 |
| 7 |
Exercise Psychology |
3 |
| 22 total required credits |
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