Exercise Science Major

Requirements:

• KIN 180 - Introduction to Kinesiology
• KIN 233 - Anatomical Kinesiology
• KIN 234 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
• KIN 241 - Directed Field Experience in Kinesiology I
• KIN 325WI - Physiology of Exercise
• KIN 330 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
• KIN 333 - Biomechanics
• KIN 403 - Motor Learning
• KIN 417 - Internship
• KIN 450SR - Moving Forward: Seminar in Kinesiology

Competency requirements:

• Physical fitness competency
  • Meet the physical fitness competency requirement as established by the kinesiology department
  • The physical fitness competency requirement consists of an initial assessment and exit assessment. The initial assessment will be completed in KIN180-Introduction to Kinesiology and the exit assessment will be computed during KIN330-Exercise Testing and Prescription.
• First aid and CPR certification:
  • Option 1: First aid and CPR certifications through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Option 2: CPR certification and KIN234-Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
  • Option 3: Complete one of the following courses:
    • KIN104-First Aid
    • KIN152-Emergency Care
    • KIN260-Coaching Endorsement

Cognate requirements:

• CHE 101SN - College Chemistry
• CHE 102 - College Chemistry

Total credits required: 49-58

Note:

Internships range from 2-12 credits. The maximum credits applied to the major is noted under the 417 course designation.