Kinesiology (Applied Exercise Science) - Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Online)
Kinesiology is a great option for students interested in a career within allied health. Career choices include, but are not limited to, medical school, physical and occupational therapy, athletic training, corporate health and wellness, chiropractic medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, and much more.
The NMSU Global Campus Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree has a concentration of Applied Exercise Science. For the required credit hours see the program descriptions below. Students are required to complete 120 total semester hours for the Kinesiology degree. Additionally, students pursuing a Kinesiology degree will be responsible to ensure that they complete 48 upper division credits (3000 (300) and 4000 (400) level courses). ENGL 1110G, Area II General Education courses, Kinesiology courses, and Electives must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education, Viewing a Wider World, and program specific courses to total a minimum of 120 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
Information about Kinesiology and potential career opportunities may be obtained at the Department of Kinesiology, Activity Center 204, phone 575-646-2215.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | 10 | |
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| Composition I | 4 | |
| English Composition - Level 2 1 | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 | |
| Advanced Technical and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | 3 | |
| Oral Communication 1 | ||
| Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| Area II: Mathematics | 3-4 | |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| College Algebra | 3 | |
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus | 4 | |
| Applications of Calculus I | 3 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 11 | |
Area III: Laboratory Science Courses (8 credits total) | ||
| Human Biology | 3 | |
| Human Biology Laboratory | 1 | |
| Physical Geology | 4 | |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (3 credits) | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Chose one of the following: | ||
| Philosophy, Law, and Ethics | 3 | |
| Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Viewing a Wider World 4 | 6 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | 53 | |
| Special Topics | 3 | |
| Medical Terminology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 | |
| Social Foundations of Physical Activity | 3 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 1 | |
| Fitness for Health and Sport | 3 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 | |
| Introduction to Exercise Science: Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics | 3 | |
| Exercise Physiology | 3 | |
| Psychology of Sport | 3 | |
| Health and Exercise Psychology | 3 | |
| Motor Development | 3 | |
| Motor Learning | 3 | |
| Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 | |
| Exercise for Special Populations | 3 | |
| Psychology of Coaching in Sport | 3 | |
| Nutrition and Metabolism of Sport | 3 | |
| Departmental Requirements (in addition to Gen.Ed/VWW) | 12 | |
| Introduction to Statistics | 3 | |
| Human Growth and Behavior | 3 | |
| Personal Health & Wellness | 3 | |
| Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 121-123 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| SPMD 1310 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| SPMD 1120 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| GEOL 1110G | Physical Geology | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 1120G | Human Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 1120L | Human Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| SPMD 1350 | Social Foundations of Physical Activity | 3 |
| SPMD 2250 | Fitness for Health and Sport | 3 |
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Summer | ||
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra | 3 |
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| SPMD 2210 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| SPMD 2210L | Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| SPMD 3210 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| SPMD 3210L | Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SPMD 3550 | Psychology of Sport | 3 |
| PHLS 1110G | Personal Health & Wellness | 3 |
| SPMD 3250 | Introduction to Exercise Science: Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 1350G | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| SPMD 3410 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| JOUR 460V | Sports & Entertainment P.R. | 3 |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| SPMD 3610 | Health and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| SPMD 3650 | Motor Development | 3 |
| SPMD 3710 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| DANC 1110G | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SOCI 3610V | Sociology of Pop Culture | 3 |
| PHIL 1145G | Philosophy, Law, and Ethics | 3 |
| SPMD 4350 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| SPMD 4410 | Exercise for Special Populations | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYC 325 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2210 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| GNDR 2110G | Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (Elective) | 3 |
| SPMD 4540 | Psychology of Coaching in Sport | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| PHED 2996 | Special Topics | 3 |
| SPAN 1110 | Spanish I | 4 |
| SPMD 4620 | Nutrition and Metabolism of Sport | 3 |
| SPAN 1120 | Spanish II | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECON 2110G | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| SOCI 1110G | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |