Kinesiology (Exercise Science) BS Degree Requirements (120 hours)

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Degree Plan (HUMPHESBS)

General Education Curriculum

GEC 01. Written Communication (6 hours)

ENG 101 - Composition One 3 hrs.
ENG 102 - Composition Two 3 hrs.

GEC 02. Natural Science (8-10 hours minimum)

Select 2 courses with labs:

AST 111 - General Astronomy I 3 hrs. AND
AST 111L - General Astronomy I Laboratory 1 hr.
AST 112 - General Astronomy II 3 hrs. AND
AST 112L - General Astronomy II Laboratory 1 hr.
BSC 103 - Biology and Society 3 hrs. AND
BSC 103L - Biology and Society Laboratory 1 hr
BSC 107 - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology 3 hrs. AND
BSC 107L - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory 1 hr.
BSC 110 - Principles of Biological Science I 3 hrs. AND *
BSC 110L - Principles of Biological Science I Laboratory 1 hr. *
BSC 111 - Principles of Biological Science II 3 hrs. AND *
BSC 111L - Principles of Biological Science II Laboratory 1 hr. *
BSC 250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 hrs. * AND
BSC 250L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 hr. *
BSC 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 hrs. * AND
BSC 251L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 hr. *
CHE 104 - Chemistry and Our Environment 3 hrs. AND
CHE 104L - Chemistry and Our Environment Laboratory 1 hr.
CHE 106 - General Chemistry I 3 hrs. *AND
CHE 106L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 hr. *
GHY 104 - Weather and Climate 3 hrs. AND
GHY 104L - Weather and Climate Laboratory 1 hr.
GHY 105 - Land and Water 3 hrs. AND
GHY 105L - Land and Water Lab 1 hr.
GLY 101 - Physical Geology 3 hrs. AND
GLY 101L - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 hr.
GLY 103 - Historical Geology 3 hrs. AND
GLY 103L - Historical Geology Laboratory 1 hr.
MAR 151 - Introduction to Ocean Science 3 hrs. AND
MAR 151L - Introduction to Ocean Science Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 103 - Introductory Physics 3 hrs. AND
PHY 103L - Introductory Physics Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 111 - General Physics I 3 hrs. *
PHY 111L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 hr. *
PHY 112 - General Physics II 3 hrs. *AND
PHY 112L - General Physics II Laboratory 1 hr. *
PHY 201 - General Physics I with Calculus 4 hrs. AND
PHY 201L - General Physics I with Calculus Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 202 - General Physics II with Calculus 4 hrs. AND
PHY 202L - General Physics II with Calculus Laboratory 1 hr.
PSE 190 - Living in a Material World 3 hrs. AND
PSE 190L - Lab for Living in a Material World 1 hr.

GEC 03. Humanities (9 hours)

ENG 203 - World Literature 3 hrs.

Select 2 courses, 1 History required:

HIS 101 - World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 C.E. 3 hrs.
HIS 102 - World Civilizations: 1500 to the present 3 hrs.
HUM 201 - Colloquium on the Pre-Modern World 3 hrs.
HUM 202 - Colloquium on the Modern World 3 hrs.
PHI 151 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 hrs.
PHI 171 - Ethics and Good Living 3 hrs.
REL 131 - Comparative Religion 3 hrs.

GEC 04. Aesthetic Values (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

GEC 05. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Select 2 courses:

ANT 101 - The Human Experience: A Global Perspective on Human Diversity 3 hrs.
HHS 100 - Concepts of Wellness 3 hrs.
ECO 101 - Basic Economics 3 hrs.
GHY 101 - World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth 3 hrs.
PS 101 - American Government 3 hrs.
PSY 110 - General Psychology 3 hrs. *
SOC 101 - Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology 3 hrs. **

GEC 06. Mathematics (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

MAT 100 - Quantitative Reasoning 3 hrs. ***
MAT 101 - College Algebra 3 hrs. *
Higher-level MAT course*

GEC 07. Writing-Intensive Requirement (Major Area)

KIN 493 - Professional Preparation in Exercise Science 3 hrs. (WI)
ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites

GEC 08. Speaking Intensive Requirement (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

CMS 111 - Public Speaking 3 hrs. (SI)
CMS 305 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs. (SI)
CMS 320 - Professional Communication 3 hrs. (SI)
CMS 330 - Small-Group Communication 3 hrs. (SI)

GEC 09. Capstone Requirement (Major Area)

KIN 496 - Internship in Exercise Science 6-12 hrs. (Capstone)
Must be taken Senior Year; ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites

Note:

*This course satisfies both the GEC requirement and a program requirement for this major.

**This particular GEC course is recommended by this major.

***This course does not satisfy prerequisites for any other math course.

GEC 07 - GEC 09 courses are specific to this major.

For full description of the GEC, see here .

Program Curriculum

DEG 01. Major Area of Study Requirements (50-56 hours)

KIN 101 - Weight Training 1 hr.
KIN 105 - Concepts in Physical Fitness 1 hr.
KIN 202 - Introduction to Exercise Science 1 hr.
KIN 301 - Kinesiology 3 hrs.
KIN 302 - Exercise Testing and Prescription 3 hrs.
KIN 304 - Nutrition and Performance 3 hrs.
KIN 308 - Exercise Physiology 3 hrs.
KIN 402 - Exercise Physiology II 3 hrs. AND
KIN 402L - Exercise Physiology II Laboratory 1 hr.
KIN 404 - Motor Development 3 hrs.
KIN 406 - Physiology of Aging and Chronic Disease Management 3 hrs.
KIN 421 - Motor Learning and Control 3 hrs.
KIN 423 - Biomechanics 3 hrs. AND
KIN 423L - Biomechanics Laboratory 1 hr.
KIN 470 - Methods of Strength and Conditioning 3 hrs.
KIN 471 - Physiological Principles of Resistance Training 3 hrs.
KIN 476 - Exercise Psychology 3 hrs.
KIN 493 - Professional Preparation in Exercise Science 3 hrs. (WI)
KIN 496 - Internship in Exercise Science 6-12 hrs. (Capstone) (6, 9 or 12 hours)

DEG 02. Additional Requirements (20-37 hours)

BSC 110 - Principles of Biological Science I 3 hrs. AND *
BSC 110L - Principles of Biological Science I Laboratory 1 hr. *
BSC 111 - Principles of Biological Science II 3 hrs. AND *
BSC 111L - Principles of Biological Science II Laboratory 1 hr. *
BSC 250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 hrs. *AND
BSC 250L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 hr. *
BSC 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 hrs. *AND
BSC 251L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 hr. *
CHE 106 - General Chemistry I 3 hrs. AND *
CHE 106L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 hr. *
MLS 201 - Medical Terminology 2 hr.
NFS 362 - Nutrition 3 hrs.
PSY 110 - General Psychology 3 hrs. *
PSY 360 - Introduction to Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 3 hrs.

Select 1 course:

MAT 103 required for pre-professional track ♦:

MAT 101 - College Algebra 3 hrs. *
MAT 103 - Plane Trigonometry 3 hrs. *

Note:

♦ Pre-professional students may enter MAT 103 directly if Math ACT sub score if 24 or higher. If Math ACT sub score is less than 24, MAT 101 and MAT 103 must be completed.

DEG 03. Electives

Choose electives as needed with advisor’s approval. (See Hours to Degree below.)

Hours to Degree

120 hours are needed to graduate with a BS in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science. At least 50 percent of the hours applied to a degree at The University of Southern Mississippi must be earned from a senior college, and 30 of these hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above. The student must earn at least 21 of the last 30 hours of course work and at least 12 hours in the major area of study from Southern Miss. See Residence Hour Requirements for more information.