Kinesiology (BS) - Health & Physical Education Non-Certification Concentration
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core IMPACTS Area : Institutional Priorities 1 | 4-5 | |
| Choose one of the following communication options | 3 | |
| 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 courses | 1-2 | |
| Scholarship Across the Disciplines | ||
| Introduction to Servant Leadership | ||
| Perspectives 1-hour | ||
| Perspectives 2-hour | ||
| Core IMPACTS Area : Mathematics & Quantitative Skills 1 | 3-7 | |
| DATA 1501 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| MATH 1001 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | 3 |
| MATH 1101 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| MATH 1111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1113 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 1125 | Applied Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 1131 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH 1132 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 1165 | Computer-Assisted Problem Solving | 3 |
| MATH 1401 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 1501 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 2125 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| STAT 1401 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Core IMPACTS Area : Political Science and U.S. History | 6 | |
| HIST 2111 | U. S. History to 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST 2112 | U. S. History since 1865 | |
| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
| Core IMPACTS Area : Arts, Humanities, and Ethics | 6 | |
| Select one Fine Arts course | 3 | |
| 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 course | 3 | |
| 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 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Core IMPACTS Area : Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences 1,3 | 7-11 | |
| ANTH 1145 | Human Origins | 3 |
| ASTR 1105 | Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System | 3 |
| ASTR 1106 | Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies | 3 |
| ASTR 1305 | Descriptive Astronomy Lab | 1 |
| ATSC 1112 | Understanding the Weather | 3 |
| ATSC 1112L | Understanding the Weather Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 1125 | Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 1215K | Introductory Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 1225K | Contemporary Issues in Biology with Lab | 4 |
| 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 1105 | Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology | 3 |
| CPSC 1301K | Computer Science I | 4 |
| ENVS 1105 | Environmental Studies | 3 |
| ENVS 1105L | Environmental Studies Laboratory | 1 |
| ENVS 1205K | Sustainability and the Environment | 4 |
| GEOG 2215 | Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GEOL 1110 | Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment | 3 |
| GEOL 1121 | Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 1121L | Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab | 1 |
| GEOL 1122 | Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 1322 | Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab | 1 |
| GEOL 2225 | The Fossil Record | 4 |
| 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 1125 | Physics of Color and Sound | 3 |
| PHYS 1325 | Physics of Color and Sound Lab | 1 |
| 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 Sciences | 6 | |
| Select one Behavioral Science course | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Moral Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Select one World Cultures course | 3 | |
| 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 Hours | 42 | |
| Health and Wellness | 3 | |
| KINS 1106 | Lifetime Wellness | 2 |
| or PHED 1205 | Concepts of Fitness | |
| Select one of the following | 1 | |
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
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| Complete the core requirements for this program | 45 | |
| Field of Study Requirements | ||
| Minimum grade of C is required | ||
| EDUC 2110 | Investigating Critical & Contemporary Issues in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 2120 | Exploring Socio-Cultural Contexts on Diversity in Educational Settings | 3 |
| EDUC 2130 | Exploring Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| BIOL 2251K | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 2252K | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| PEDS 1*** | Elective | 1 |
| Field of Study Requirements Total | 18 | |
| 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 | ||
or HESC 5795U | 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 Total | 60 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 123 | |
Program Map
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MATH 1001 or MATH 1101 |
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 Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Area B2 | 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 2110 | Investigating Critical & Contemporary Issues in Education (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| BIOL 2251K | Anatomy & Physiology I (minimum grade of C) | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AREA C | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| HESC 2105 | Personal Health (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Area B1 | COMM 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 |
| PEDS**** | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| AREA C | Fine 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) | 2 |
| KINS 4131 | Exercise Physiology (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| KINS 4331 | Exercise Physiology Laboratory (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AREA E | Area E Behavioral Science | 3 |
| KINS 1106 or PHED 1205 |
Lifetime Wellness or Concepts of Fitness |
2 |
| KINS 5116U | minimum grade of C | 3 |
| AREA D | Science | 3 |
| AREA E | World Cultures | 3 |
| Area D | Science, Math, Tech (recommend STAT 1401 Elementary Statistics) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| AREA F | PEDS**** (minimum grade of C) | 1 |
| AREA G | Elective (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 Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 |
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 |
| KINS 4415 | Coaching Practicum (minimum grade of C) | 2 |
| AREA G | Elective (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 Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| KINS 4698 | Internship / Practicum 3 | 12 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 123 | |
- 1
Prerequisite for BIOL 2221K.
- 2
Requires advisor approval.
- 3
KINS 4698 Internship / Practicum 6 to 12 hour option; requires approval.