Kinesiology B.A.

Kinesiology Major

The Kinesiology major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.

Completion of this program prepares students for careers in Kinesiology and Exercise Science* or further study related health care areas. To continue in the program and take 3000-level courses and above a student must have a C- or better in KINES 2050 Anatomy and Physiology of Human Movement. The student must maintain a cumulative 2.50 GPA in the major to graduate.¹

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This major prepares students with a broad background in exercise science in the areas of individual and group exercise and fitness programs, strength and power development, coaching, youth sport, and sport psychology. This program is a common major students planning to attend graduate school in Health Care related fields such as Athletic Training, Chiropractic, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy.

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 To continue in the program and take 3000-level courses and above, a student must have a C- or better in KINES 2050 Anatomy and Physiology of Human Movement. A cumulative plan (major) GPA of 2.50 is required to do the culminating internship and to graduate.

Four-Year Plan

Kinesiology: Exercise Science, B.A.

This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.

Kinesiology: Pre-Athletic Training, B.A.

This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.

Kinesiology: Pre-Health, B.A.

This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.

Learning Outcomes

Kinesiology, B.A.

Outcome 1 - Program content Knowledge and Skills: Students can describe and apply concepts and principles of human movement.

Outcome 2 - Communication: Students can demonstrate effective verbal and written communication, as appropriate to Exercise Science.

Outcome 3 - Critical Thinking: Students can critically analyze and apply theory and human movement concepts to professional experiences.

Related Programs

• Physical Education - Teaching B.A.
• Strength and Conditioning Minor