Kinesiology (BS) - Health & Physical Education Non-Certification Concentration

Program of Study

Core IMPACTS Area : Institutional Priorities 14-5
Choose one of the following communication options3
Public Speaking
Foreign Language Course Options
AMSL, ARAB, CHIN, FREN, GERM, GREK, ITAL, JAPN, KREN, LATIN, PORT, SPAN - 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002; SWAH - 1001, 1002.
Take one of the following courses1-2
Scholarship Across the Disciplines
Introduction to Servant Leadership
Perspectives 1-hour
Perspectives 2-hour
Core IMPACTS Area : Mathematics & Quantitative Skills 13-7
DATA 1501Introduction to Data Science 3
MATH 1001Quantitative Skills and Reasoning3
MATH 1101Introduction to Mathematical Modeling3
MATH 1111College Algebra3
MATH 1113Pre-Calculus4
MATH 1125Applied Calculus3
MATH 1131Calculus with Analytic Geometry I4
MATH 1132Calculus with Analytic Geometry II4
MATH 1165Computer-Assisted Problem Solving3
MATH 1401Introduction to Statistics3
MATH 1501Calculus I4
MATH 2125Introduction to Discrete Mathematics3
STAT 1401Elementary Statistics3
Core IMPACTS Area : Political Science and U.S. History 6
HIST 2111U. S. History to 18653
or HIST 2112 U. S. History since 1865
POLS 1101American Government3
Core IMPACTS Area : Arts, Humanities, and Ethics 6
Select one Fine Arts course3
Art Appreciation
Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic
Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern
Music Appreciation
Theatre Appreciation
Comparative Arts 2
Select one Humanities course3
World Literature I
World Literature II
The Western Intellectual Tradition
Introduction to Digital Humanities
Introduction to Philosophy
Comparative Arts 2
Core IMPACTS Area : Communicating in Writing 6
ENGL 1101English Composition I3
ENGL 1102English Composition II3
Core IMPACTS Area : Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences 1,37-11
ANTH 1145Human Origins3
ASTR 1105Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System3
ASTR 1106Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies3
ASTR 1305Descriptive Astronomy Lab1
ATSC 1112Understanding the Weather3
ATSC 1112LUnderstanding the Weather Lab1
BIOL 1125Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab3
BIOL 1215KIntroductory Biology4
BIOL 1225KContemporary Issues in Biology with Lab4
CHEM 1151
1151L
Survey of Chemistry I
and Survey of Chemistry I Lab
4
CHEM 1152
1152L
Survey of Chemistry II
and Survey of Chemistry II Lab
4
CHEM 1211
1211L
Principles of Chemistry I
and Principles of Chemistry I Lab
4
CHEM 1212
1212L
Principles of Chemistry II
and Principles of Chemistry II Lab
4
CPSC 1105Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology3
CPSC 1301KComputer Science I4
ENVS 1105Environmental Studies3
ENVS 1105LEnvironmental Studies Laboratory1
ENVS 1205KSustainability and the Environment4
GEOG 2215Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems3
GEOL 1110Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment3
GEOL 1121Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology3
GEOL 1121LIntroductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab1
GEOL 1122Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology3
GEOL 1322Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab1
GEOL 2225The Fossil Record4
PHYS 1111
PHYS 1311
Introductory Physics I
and Introductory Physics I Lab
4
PHYS 1112
PHYS 1312
Introductory Physics II
and Introductory Physics II Lab
4
PHYS 1125Physics of Color and Sound3
PHYS 1325Physics of Color and Sound Lab1
PHYS 2211
PHYS 2311
Principles of Physics I
and Principles of Physics I Lab
4
PHYS 2212
PHYS 2312
Principles of Physics II
and Principles of Physics II Lab
4
Core IMPACTS Area : Social Sciences6
Select one Behavioral Science course
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Moral Philosophy
Introduction to General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Select one World Cultures course3
Discovering Archaeology
Cultural Anthropology
Ancient World Civilizations
Language and Culture
Language and Culture
World Regional Geography
World History to 1500
World History since 1500
Understanding Non-Western Cultures
Core IMPACTS Total Hours42
Health and Wellness3
KINS 1106Lifetime Wellness2
or PHED 1205 Concepts of Fitness
Select one of the following1
Any PEDS course
Body Mapping (Music Majors Only)
1

The hours applied in the Institutional Priorities; Mathematics & Quantitative Skills; and Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences areas must add to 18 credit hours. 

2

ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both Fine Arts and Humanities, may be taken only once. 

3

At least 4 of the credit hours in this area must be in a lab science course.


Major Requirements

Core Requirements
Complete the core requirements for this program45
Field of Study Requirements
Minimum grade of C is required
EDUC 2140Foundations of Reading, Literacy, and Language3
EDUC 2120Exploring Socio-Cultural Contexts on Diversity in Educational Settings3
EDUC 2130Exploring Learning and Teaching3
BIOL 2251KAnatomy & Physiology I4
BIOL 2252KAnatomy & Physiology II4
PEDS 1***Elective1
Field of Study Requirements Total18
Required for the Major
Minimum grade of C is required
Kinesiology Core Requirements:15
Personal Health
Introduction to Kinesiology
Weight Control
Kinesiology
Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiology Laboratory
General Requirements:17
Skills and Concepts I
Skills and Concepts of Physical Activity II
Health Related Fitness Education
The Development of Motor Skills: A Lifespan Perspective
Physical Activity for Students with Disabilities
Human Sexuality
Seminar in Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Non Certification Core:28
Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology
Principles of Sport Coaching
Organization and Administration
Internship / Practicum (at least 6 hours required)
Select 7-13 Electives, Advisor approved
Required for the Major Total60
Total Credit Hours123

Program Map

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
ENGL 1101 English Composition I (minimum grade of C) 3
MATH 1001
Quantitative Skills and Reasoning (or higher; recommend MATH 1111 College Algebra)
or Introduction to Mathematical Modeling
3
EDUC 2130 Exploring Learning and Teaching (minimum grade of C) 3
KINS 2271 Skills and Concepts I (minimum grade of C) 3
CHEM 1151
1151L
Survey of Chemistry I
and Survey of Chemistry I Lab 1
4
 Credit Hours16
Spring
ENGL 1102 English Composition II (minimum grade of C) 3
Institutional Priorities ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) 2
KINS 2272 Skills and Concepts of Physical Activity II (minimum grade of C) 3
EDUC 2140 Foundations of Reading, Literacy, and Language (minimum grade of C) 3
BIOL 2251K Anatomy & Physiology I (minimum grade of C) 4
 Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
Arts and HumanitiesHumanities Elective 3
HESC 2105 Personal Health (minimum grade of C) 3
Institutional PrioritiesCOMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 3
KINS 1105 Introduction to Kinesiology (minimum grade of C) 3
BIOL 2252K Anatomy & Physiology II (minimum grade of C) 4
Health and WellnessPEDS**** 1
 Credit Hours17
Spring
Arts and HumanitiesFine Arts Elective 3
EDUC 2120 Exploring Socio-Cultural Contexts on Diversity in Educational Settings (minimum grade of C) 3
POLS 1101 American Government 3
KINS 3165 Principles of Sport Coaching (minimum grade of C) 3
KINS 4131 Exercise Physiology (minimum grade of C) 3
KINS 4331 Exercise Physiology Laboratory (minimum grade of C) 1
 Credit Hours16
Third Year
Fall
Social SciencesBehavioral Science elective 3
KINS 1106
Lifetime Wellness
or Concepts of Fitness
2
KINS 4147 Organization and Administration (minimum grade of C) 3
Technology, Mathematics, and ScicnesScience 3
Social SciencesWorld Cultures 3
Technology, Mathematics, and SciencesRecommend STAT 1401 Elementary Statistics 3
 Credit Hours17
Spring
Field of Study RequirementsPEDS**** (minimum grade of C) 1
Program RequirementsElective (minimum grade of C) 2 3
KINS 5215U The Development of Motor Skills: A Lifespan Perspective (minimum grade of C) 3
KINS 4245 Physical Activity for Students with Disabilities (minimum grade of C) 3
KINS 2105 Weight Control (minimum grade of C) 2
KINS 3135 Kinesiology (minimum grade of C) 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
HIST 2111
U. S. History to 1865
or U. S. History since 1865
3
KINS 4317 Health Related Fitness Education (minimum grade of C) 2
KINS 4146 Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology (minimum grade of C) 3
Program RequirementElective (minimum grade of C) 2 3
HESC 5795U Seminar in Alcohol and Drug Abuse (minimum grade of C) 3
or HESC 5107U Human Sexulaity (minimum grade of C)  
 Credit Hours14
Spring
KINS 4698 Internship / Practicum 3 12
Elective hour 3 1
 Credit Hours13
 Total Credit Hours123
1

Prerequisite for BIOL 2221K.

2

Requires advisor approval.

3

KINS 4698 Internship / Practicum 7 to 13 hour option; requires approval.

Admission Requirements

Additional Program Requirements