Kinesiology B.S.
Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
The Kinesiology major will prepare students to assume roles of fitness professionals for private business and industries, community organizations, and health care facilities. Kinesiology graduates will become effective and knowledgeable instructors, providing a safe and rewarding experience for people of all ages. Job responsibilities may include personal training, fitness testing, exercise prescription, development and implementation of health and fitness programs and designing and instructing group exercise programs. This major is also designed to prepare for graduate study in numerous areas of exercise and sport science.
Those interested in this degree must complete the 43 hour core along with the 13 hour Internship and Wellness hours. Students must also complete either of the two specializations: Fitness Pedagogy or Exercise Science.
A student majoring in Kinesiology must satisfactorily pass a comprehensive examination (HPER 476S) prior to graduation.
Kinesiology majors must complete 36 hours of essential studies. Additional requirements to the major include (BIOL 111, BIOL 111L or BIOL 150, BIOL 150L) BIOL 220, BIOL 220L, HPER 100, HPER 200 and HPER 210.
Students completing the Exercise Science Specialization will also earn a General Science Minor.
A list of approved essential studies courses is available here.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- SLO 1: HPER students will evaluate and apply the use of emerging technology within their professional discipline.
- SLO 2: HPER students will apply evidenced-based practices within their professional discipline.
- SLO 3: HPER students will demonstrate clear communication skills, required to effectively convey information across diverse populations.
- SLO 4: HPER students will demonstrate the ability to ethically design, implement and evaluate strength, conditioning, and exercise programs to promote health, fitness and improve quality of life.
- SLO 5: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the sociocultural, historical, and scientific foundations of kinesiology.
- SLO 6: Students will apply evidence-based guidelines for implementing physical activity and exercise prescription.
Requirements
Core Courses
Internship/Wellness Requirement (13 SH)
Students are required to complete 2 SH of HPER 497S
Wellness Electives: Select 10 SH from the following
Specializations
Students must choose one specialization from the options below:
Exercise Science (19 SH)
Fitness Pedagogy (19 SH)
| HPER 315 | Movement Education in Early Childhood | 2 |
| HPER 319 | Health and Physical Education In The Elementary School | 2 |
| HPER 333 | Adapted Physical Education | 2 |
| HPER 342 | Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults | 3 |
| HPER 345 | Methods of Group Exercise Instruction | 3 |
| HPER 370 | Fitness / Sports Teaching Techniques | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Electives: Select 4 SH from the following
1 SH HPER Aquatics
*No minor required