Kinesiology, BS

Introduction

The goal of the Kinesiology program is to contribute to the generation, dissemination, and application of knowledge related to human movement in multiple contexts. Students and faculty are actively engaged in each area. While a health-science context is emphasized, the curriculum enables students to understand movement by integrating multiple scientific perspectives so as to be successful in a variety of arenas (e.g., employment in the fitness/exercise field, graduate study in professional or academic disciplines).

Baccalaureate Degree Core

Baccalaureate Core & Other Graduation Requirements

Major Requirements: 44 Credits

All of the Following: 40 Credits

KINES 100 - Kinesiology: Themes 1 credit(s)
KINES 200 - Kinesiology: Techniques 1 credit(s)
HBIO 230 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit(s)
HBIO 230L - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 0 credit(s)
HBIO 231 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credit(s)
HBIO 231L - Human Anatomy & Physiology II 0 credit(s)
MATH 207 - General Elementary Statistics 4 credit(s)
OR
SOC 301 - Social Statistics 4 credit(s)
OR
MATH 307 - Calculus-Based Statistics 4 credit(s)
KINES 215 - Nutrition 4 credit(s)
KINES 320 - Biomechanics & Lab 4 credit(s)
KINES 325 - Physiology of Exercise & Lab 4 credit(s)
KINES 330 - Perceptual Motor Learning 4 credit(s)
KINES 340 - Psychosocial Factors in Kinesiology 4 credit(s)
KINES 300 - Kinesiology: Evidence 2 credit(s)
KINES 400W - Advanced Kinesiology 2 credit(s)
KINES 499 - Senior Capstone 2 credit(s)

One of the Following: 4 Credits

BIOL 200 - Intro Biology: Flow of Energy 4 credit(s)
BIOL 201 - Intro Biology: Flow of Information 4 credit(s)
CHEM 220 - General Chemistry I 4 credit(s)
The Kinesiology major will provide students with a strong foundation of knowledge regarding the science of human movement. Students are encouraged to strategically utilize elective credits in consultation with a Kinesiology advisor for additional professional preparation.

Program Details

Program Length

Four years for a complete BS degree. Two years for students transferring in with an AAOT degree. Program length may vary depending upon the student’s course load and academic progress.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the Kinesiology major will:

Correctly apply fundamental human movement principles, from both natural and social science perspectives, to a variety of contexts and populations;
Demonstrate an applied understanding of the form and function of the human body;
Critically evaluate human movement research in order to design and implement activities to confirm and/or generate disciplinary knowledge;
Use qualitative and quantitative reasoning and evidence, synthesizing information from a variety of origins to methodically and systematically solve problems and develop interventions in the human movement domain;
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with lay and professional audiences;
Demonstrate appropriate levels of transferable independence and judgment necessary that will enhance success in future employment or schooling.