Kinesiology (Applied Exercise Science) - Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Online)
Kinesiology is a great option that prepares students for many career options in allied health. Students may explore options in medicine, physical and occupational therapy, athletic training, corporate health and wellness, chiropractic medicine, dentistry, physical education, 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 a minimum of 120 total credits. Additionally, students are required to complete 48 upper division credits (300/3000 and 400/4000 level courses). ENGL 1110G/ENGL 1110H Composition I Honors , Area II and Area III General Education courses, Kinesiology courses, and Approved Electives must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
Students must complete all University degree requirements. 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 1 | ||
| Area I: Communications | 10 | |
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| Composition I | 4 | |
or ENGL 1110H | Composition I Honors | |
or ENGL 1110M | Composition I | |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| Choose one from the following: (ENGL 2210G or ENGL 2215G recommended) | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication for Multilingual Students | 3 | |
| Advanced Technical and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | 3 | |
| Oral Communication 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| Area II: Mathematics 2 | 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 | |
or MATH 1511H | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Honors | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences 1 | 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: | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | |
| 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 3 | 6 | |
| Departmental Requirements | 53 | |
| Special Topics | 1-3 | |
| 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) | 9 | |
| Introduction to Statistics | 3 | |
| Human Growth and Behavior | 3 | |
| Personal Health & Wellness | 3 | |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 | 14 | |
| Choose from the following: | ||
| Women's Health Issues | 3 | |
| Foundations of Community Health Education | 3 | |
| Developmental Psychology | 3 | |
| Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |
| Cognitive Psychology | 3 | |
| Brain and Behavior | 3 | |
| Psychological Measurement | 3 | |
| Perception | 3 | |
| Psychology of Personality | 3 | |
| Introduction of Mindfulness Practice | 3 | |
| Organizational Communication | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 121-123 | |
- 1
See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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A Mathematics General Education course is required for the degree but students may need to take developmental mathematics to enter the course of their choosing.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I or Composition I Honors or 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 or Professional and Technical Communication or Professional and Technical Communication for Multilingual Students | 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 2225 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| SPMD 2225L | 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 3650V | 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 2210 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PHLS 3210 | Foundations of Community Health Education | 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 |
| PSYC 2120 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2250 | Brain and Behavior | 3 |
| SPMD 4620 | Nutrition and Metabolism of Sport | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSYC 3120 | Psychological Measurement | 3 |
| PSYC 3320 | Psychology of Personality | 3 |
| COMM 3510 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 122 | |