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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. Preparatory Requirements (22 cr)
CHEM 111 General Chemistry
KIN 100 Introduction to Kinesiology*
KIN 110 Human Performance and Nutrition*
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- (1.7) or better is required to pass above courses.
2. A Cumulative GPA of 2.5 in Maths, Chemistry and Physics is required to remain in the major.  These courses must be completed by the end of the third semester as a Kinesiology major and applies to both internal and external transfer students.
3. Students are strongly encouraged to complete KIN 100 and KIN 110 by the end of their second full year in the major as these courses are pre-requisites for many of the KIN major courses.
4.Students may make the following course substitutions:  Physics 151 for Physics 131, Math 131 for Math 127, and Math 132 for Math 128.  A grade of C- (1.7) is required for these course substitutions.
5. COURSES MARKED WITH * MUST BE TAKEN IN RESIDENCE.

II. Kinesiology Required Courses (44 cr)
270/271 Anatomy and Physiology I (with lab)
272/273 Anatomy and Physiology II (with lab)
297G Neuromechanics*
297P Physiology and Health
355 Writing Seminar in Kinesiology*
394AI Integrative Experience*+
430 Biomechanics
440 Physical Activity for All* (Wellness for All)
460 Motor Control*
470 Exercise Physiology*
PUBHLTH 391B Introduction to Biostatistics*

Notes on the above courses:
1. A grade of C- (1.7) or better is required for all of the above courses.
2. Courses marked with + is a General Education Requirement.
3. COURSES MARKED WITH * MUST BE TAKEN IN RESIDENSE!

III. Kinesiology Electives
Students must select 6 credits from the courses listed below.
215 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
297E Foundations of Personal Training
297M Introduction to Exercise Physiology
297WP Wellness Programming
311 Anatomy of Human Motion
340 Exercise Testing and Programming
380 Diet, Supplements and Athletic Performance
390T Introduction to Therapeutic Exercise
397AB Principles and Practice of Personal Training and Strength and Conditioning
397S Clinical and Public Health Implications of Obesity

196-496 Independent Study*
398/498 Internship/Practicum*
498F/G Teaching Practicum*

Notes on the previous courses:
A grade of C- (1.7) or better is required for all of these elective courses.
Students may take the KIN Independent Study courses (196, 296, 396 and 496), KIN Teaching Practicum (498F/G) and KIN Internship/Practicum (398/398A/498/498Y) to fulfill up to 3 of the required 6 credits of the Kinesiology Electives requirement.  The INTERNSHIP/PRACTICUM may be grades or taken on a Pass/Fail basis.  All INDEPENDENT STUDIES and TEACHING PRACTICA must be approved by a faculty sponsor during the prior semester, or within the first two weeks of the semester in which the student is taking those courses.  Any additional Kinesiology Elective Courses taken above the 6 credit requirement can fulfill the University Requirements for graduation if they are completed successfully.