Kinesiology (Exercise Science) - Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
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 Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree program can be completed in one of three concentration areas: Exercise Science, Performance Psychology, or Physical Education. Regardless of concentration, students are required to complete a minimum of 120 total credits. Additionally, students are required to complete a minimum of 48 upper division credits (300/3000 and 400/4000 level courses). Kinesiology students must maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA to enroll in most upper division SPMD courses. ENGL 1110G/ENGL 1110H Composition I Honors , Area II 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 | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 4 | |
| Composition I | 4 | |
| Composition I Honors | 4 | |
| English Composition - Level 2 1 | ||
| Choose one from the following: (ENGL 2210G or ENGL 2215G recommended) | 3 | |
| Advanced Composition | ||
| Professional and Technical Communication | 3 | |
or ENGL 2210H | Professional and Technical Communication | |
| Advanced Technical and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | 3 | |
| Oral Communication 1 | 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 | 11 | |
Area III: Laboratory Science Courses (8 credits total) | ||
Choose two from the following of the following (8 credits total): (BIOL 2110G/L recommended) | 4 | |
| Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | 3 | |
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 | |
| General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | 3 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab | 3 | |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (3 credits) | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Viewing a Wider World 3 | 6 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| Chose three of the following: | 3 | |
| Individual Sport: | ||
| Team Sport: | ||
| Swim I: | ||
| Yoga: | ||
| Pilates: | ||
| Training: | ||
| Fitness: | ||
| Aerobics: | ||
| Running: | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Introduction to Ballet | ||
| Introduction to Ballroom Dance | ||
| Introduction to Flamenco | ||
| Modern Dance I | ||
| Tap Dance | ||
| Introduction to Country Western Dance | ||
| Introduction to Latin Social Dance | ||
| Introduction to West Coast Swing Dance | ||
| Hip-Hop Dance II | ||
| SPMD 1310 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| SPMD 1350 | Social Foundations of Physical Activity | 3 |
| SPMD 2210 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| SPMD 2210L | Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| SPMD 2250 | Fitness for Health and Sport | 3 |
| SPMD 2225 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| SPMD 2225L | Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| SPMD 3410 | Exercise Physiology (Students should also take the Exercise Physiology Lab) | 3 |
| SPMD 3450 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| SPMD 3450L | Biomechanics Laboratory | 1 |
| SPMD 3550 | Psychology of Sport | 3 |
| or SPMD 3610 | Health and Exercise Psychology | |
| SPMD 3650 | Motor Development | 3 |
| SPMD 3710 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| SPMD 4250 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| SPMD 4250L | Principles of Strength and Conditioning Laboratory | 1 |
| SPMD 4350 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| SPMD 4410 | Exercise for Special Populations | 3 |
| SPMD 4620 | Nutrition and Metabolism of Sport | 3 |
| or SPMD 4210 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | |
| SPMD 4998 | Internship | 6 |
| Departmental Requirements (in addition to Gen.Ed/VWW) | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Statistical Applications | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Statistical Methods | ||
| Inferential Statistics in Sport and Exercise Science | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 | 23 | |
| Choose from the following | ||
| Biological Anthropology | ||
| Medical Anthropology | ||
| Nutritional Anthropology | ||
| Gender and Reproduction | ||
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | ||
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Microbiology Lab | ||
| Public Health Microbiology | ||
| Pathophysiology | ||
| Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution | ||
| Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Genetics | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| An Introduction to Cancer | ||
| Human Osteology | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Virology | ||
| General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | ||
| General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics I | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics II | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics II Lab | ||
| General Physics for Life Science I | ||
| Laboratory to General Physics for Life Science I | ||
| General Physics for Life Science II | ||
| Laboratory to General Physics for Life Science II | ||
| Introduction to Athletic Training | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Inferential Statistics in Sport and Exercise Science | ||
| Psychology of Sport | ||
| Health and Exercise Psychology | ||
| Advanced Exercise Physiology | ||
| Pathophysiology and Human Function(s) | ||
| Neurophysiology and Human Function | ||
| Adapted Physical Education | ||
| Psychology of Coaching in Sport | ||
| Problems | ||
| Internship | 6 | |
| Human Nutrition | 3 | |
| Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle | 3 | |
| Applied Nutrition Research | 3 | |
| Advanced Nutrition | 3 | |
| Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |
| Developmental Psychology | 3 | |
| Cognitive Psychology | 3 | |
| Learning | 3 | |
| Health Psychology | 3 | |
| Brain and Behavior | 3 | |
| Perception | 3 | |
| Memory | 3 | |
| Health Promotion for the Older Adult | 3 | |
| Adulthood and Aging | 3 | |
| Biochemistry I | 3 | |
| Human Growth and Behavior | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication Disorders | 3 | |
| Autism Spectrum Disorders - a Lifespan Perspective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 120-122 | |
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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
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1220G College Algebra and ENGL 1110G Composition I. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| First Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra | 3 |
| SPMD 1310 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| SPMD 1350 | Social Foundations of Physical Activity | 3 |
| SPMD 2250 | Fitness for Health and Sport | 3 |
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| BIOL 2110G | Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 2110L | Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PHED 1510 | Training: | 1 |
| CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| Credits | 31 | |
| Second Year | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication | 3 |
| PHYS 1240G | Algebra-Based Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 1240L | Algebra-Based Physics II Lab | 1 |
| PHIL 2110G | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| SPMD 1110 | Introduction to Athletic Training | 3 |
| SPMD 1120 | Medical Terminology | 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 |
| SPMD 3410 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| SPMD 3410L | Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 |
| PHED 1310 | Swim I: | 1 |
| PHED 1230 | Individual Sport: | 1 |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Third Year | ||
| ANTH 357V | Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| SPMD 3650V | Motor Development | 3 |
| SPMD 3450 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| SPMD 3450L | Biomechanics Laboratory | 1 |
| SPMD 3550 | Psychology of Sport | 3 |
| SPMD 4350 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| SPMD 3710 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| SPMD 3350 | Inferential Statistics in Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
| SPMD 4510 | Neurophysiology and Human Function | 3 |
| SPMD 4540 | Psychology of Coaching in Sport | 3 |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| Credits | 31 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| SPMD 4210 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EPWS 325V | Insects, Humans, and the Environment | 3 |
| SPMD 4250 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| SPMD 4250L | Principles of Strength and Conditioning Laboratory | 1 |
| SPMD 4410 | Exercise for Special Populations | 3 |
| SPMD 4620 | Nutrition and Metabolism of Sport | 3 |
| SPMD 4998 | Internship | 12 |
| DANC 1110G | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| Credits | 31 | |
| Total Credits | 123 | |