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Changes to the curriculum are under consideration. For the latest information, consult the department.

The major in Kinesiology builds on a foundation of basic science in the areas of biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, and statistics. Kinesiology courses apply these foundation requirements to the scientific study of human movement.

Requirements

I. Requisite Courses (22 cr)
CHEM 111 General Chemistry
KIN 270/271 Anatomy and Physiology I (with lab)
KIN 272/273 Anatomy and Physiology II (with lab)
MATH 127 and 128 Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences I, II
PHYSICS 131/133 Introductory Physics I (with lab)

Notes on the above courses:
1. A grade of C- or better is required in each.
2. Four courses must be completed by the end of the first full calendar year in the major.
3. The remaining courses must be completed by the second full calendar year in the major. Students who must take prerequisites to MATH 127 may have one additional semester to complete the Calculus requirement.
4. KIN 270/271 must be completed by the end of the full year in the major.

II. Kinesiology Core Courses (24 cr)
100 Introduction to Kinesiology
110 Human Performance and Nutrition
350 Statistics and Measurement in Kinesiology
355 Writing Seminar in Kinesiology
430 Biomechanics
440 Wellness for All
460 Motor Control
470 Exercise Physiology

Notes on the above courses:
1. All courses must be completed in the department.
2. A grade of C- or better is required for each.
3. KIN 100 must be completed by the end of the full first year in the major.

III. Kinesiology Electives
Students must select 15 credits from the courses listed below.
215 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
297G Neuromechanics of Human Motion
297WP Wellness Programming
311 Anatomy/Human Motion
340 Exercise Testing and Programming
380 Diet, Supplements, and Athletic Performance
196-496 Independent Study
390T Introduction to Therapeutic Exercise
397A Principles and Practice of Personal Training
397B Principles and Practice of Strength Conditioning
397P Exercise in Health and Disease
397S Clinical and Public Health Implications of Obesity
398/498 Internship/Practicum
498F/G Teaching Practicum
498Y Internship/Practicum
530 Mechanical Analysis of Human Motion
535 Muscle Mechanics and Modeling
540 Health Behavior Change
560 Exercise Neuroscience
565 Movement Coordination and Perception
570 Pediatric Exercise Physiology
571 Physical Activity and Women’s Health
580 Muscle Structure and Function
585 Energy Metabolism
597M Exercise Psychology

Notes on the previous courses:
A passing grade of C- or better is required in all of these elective courses.