Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Kinesiology is the study of human movement and functionality. The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Kinesiology prepares students for professional positions in the rapidly growing healthcare, fitness, physical education, recreation, and rehabilitation fields or for graduate studies. Graduates can work in clinical, educational, corporate, or therapeutic organizations.

Admission Requirements

• Complete the Admission Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees.

Special Considerations

• Students are required to complete two 1-credit practicum experiences in the community (sophomore and junior year).
• Students are required to complete 240-hours of internship (6 credits of KIN A495). 

Graduation Requirements

• Complete the General University Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees.
• Complete the General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees.
  • For Quantitative Skills GERs MATH A121, MATH A151, or STAT A200 are recommended.
  • For Social Sciences GERs BA A151 and (PSY A111 or PSY A150) are recommended.
• Earn a minimum overall GPA of 2.75.
• Complete the following major requirements:

A minimum of 120 credits is required for the degree, of which 39 credits must be upper-division.

Honors in Kinesiology

The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology recognizes distinguished achievement by conferring programmatic honors in kinesiology. In order to receive honors in kinesiology, a student must meet the following requirements:

• Meet the requirements for Graduating with Honors;
• Meet the requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology;
• Earn an overall minimum GPA of 3.50;
• Complete an advisor-approved project.

Students should notify their faculty advisor, in writing, of their intention to graduate with honors before submission of the Application for Graduation.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology will be able to:

1. Apply kinesiology-related concepts, theories, and frameworks to health, wellness, and quality of life.
2. Critically evaluate research related to physical activity and its impact on health and chronic disease.
3. Design, implement and evaluate physical activity programs based on relevant standards and research that promote health and quality of life for diverse populations.
4. Demonstrate effective leadership skills in varied contexts as demonstrated by
   1. Writing outcomes
   2. Selecting appropriate activities including progression, modification, and variation
   3. Motivational activities
   4. Venue selection and suitability
   5. Safety/risk management
5. Advocate for, and demonstrate the importance of, a physically active lifestyle personally and professionally as a means to improve quality of life and reduce the risk and prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases.

Sample Plan

The academic plan below is one pathway through the degree/certificate. It includes all requirements, taking into account recommendations from program faculty. Each student’s plan may vary according to their initial course placement, intended course load, additional majors and/or minors, and their placement into required prerequisite courses. Any change in the plan below can have an unforeseen impact on the rest of the plan. Therefore, it is very important to meet with your academic advisor to verify your personal academic plan.

Please review the following terms, definitions, and resources associated with the sample academic plan below.

• Each course in the far left column links to a pop-up bubble with a course description, prerequisite requirements, and associations with university requirements. For example, if a course fulfills a general education requirement, you will see that in the pop-up bubble.
• GER: indicates a General Education Requirement. GERs that also count toward degree/certificate requirements appear as a specific course in the plan. For these courses, "GER" is not indicated explicitly in the table, but if you click on the course, you will see the course's GER status in the pop-up bubble.
• Program Elective: indicates a specific course selection determined by program faculty to fulfill a degree/certificate requirement. Students should seek assistance from their academic advisor.
• Elective: indicates an open selection of 100-400 level university courses to fulfill elective credits needed to meet the minimum total credits toward the degree/certificate.
• Upper Division Program Elective: indicates a specific 300-400 level course selection determined by the program faculty to fulfill a degree/certificate requirement. Students should seek assistance from their academic advisor.
• Upper Division Elective: indicates an open selection of 300-400 level courses to fulfill elective credits needed to meet the minimum total credits toward the degree/certificate. These courses must be upper division in order to meet General University Requirements for the particular degree/certificate type.