Kinesiology Department Majors
Exercise Science Major
PEAKS | Natural Sciences & Mathematics |
Consists of the following courses:
- BIO-120 & Laboratory (4 cr)
- BIO-220 & Laboratory (4 cr)
- BIO-303 & Laboratory (4 cr)
- BIO-304 & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-141 General Chemistry I & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-142 General Chemistry II & Laboratory (4 cr)
- KIN-304 Motor Learning (3 cr)
- KIN-314 Research Methods in Kinesiology (3 cr)
- KIN-319 Mechanical Analysis of Sport (3 cr)
- KIN-343 Physiology of Exercise & Laboratory(4 cr)
- KIN-498 Sport Science Seminar (3 cr)
- Nine credits from the following:
- One from the following courses:
To develop a stronger base, students may wish to take the following courses outside the major:
- BIO-330 Cell Biology & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-142 General Chemistry II & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-301 Organic Chemistry I & Laboratory (4 cr)
- CHE-302 Organic Chemistry II & Laboratory (4 cr)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will gain skills and understand the concepts and principles associated with Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise Science and Physical Education.
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate scientific knowledge within the above disciplines.
- Students will learn to communicate appropriately within the disciplines associated with the major.
- Students will demonstrate and apply the knowledge base of the disciplines as they use techniques, strategies and methods in any laboratory type experience.
- Students will attend, participate and contribute to their profession.
Physical Education Major
PEAKS | Natural Sciences & Mathematics |
The requirements are:
- BIO-104 Introduction to Human Anatomy (3 cr)
- BIO-105 Introduction to Physiology of Exercise & Laboratory (4 cr)
- MAT-111 or higher
- KPHE-150 Physical Activity: Swimming (1 cr)
- One KPHE-150 Physical Activity (1 cr) course from the following:
- Dance
- Weight Training
- Body Conditioning
- Jogging
- KIN-102 First Aid & CPR (1 cr)
- KIN-151 Personal Fitness (1 cr)
- KIN-170 Team Sports Skills (2 cr)
- KIN-171 Lifetime / Leisure Activities (2 cr)
- KIN-200 Foundations of Physical Education (3 cr)
- KIN-201 Introduction to Health (3 cr)
- KIN-202 Sports Officiating (3 cr)
- KIN-244 Care & Prevention of Injury
- KIN-300 Applied Sort Psychology (3 cr)
- KIN-304 Motor Learning (3 cr)
- KIN-314 Research Methods in Kinesiology (3 cr)
- KIN-319 Mechanical Analysis of Sport (3 cr)
- KIN-434 Adapted Physical Education (3 cr)
For students seeking education certification purposes students must also have:
- KPHE-150 Physical Activity: Rhythmic Skills (1 cr)
- KIN-324 Management of PE, Recreation & Athletics (2 cr)
- KIN-328 Elementary Curriculum Planning in Health & PE (2 cr)
- KIN-329 Secondary Curriculum Planning in PE (2 cr)
Students seeking certification must apply and be accepted into the Education department and complete a minor in Education Studies.