Kinesiology Minor

The Kinesiology minor is composed of the core coursework in the study of human movement. The content knowledge acquired in this minor is useful for students planning to pursue graduate degrees related to human movement (e.g., physical therapy, athletic training). The Kinesiology minor may also appeal to students in a variety of other majors.

Students interested in the Kinesiology minor should contact the School of Kinesiology and Nutrition for advisement on the course sequence. Students majoring in Kinesiology or Sport Coaching Education may not declare this minor.

Academic Policies and Requirements for Minors:

• Fifty percent of the minor courses must be taken at The University of Southern Mississippi.
• See University Academic Policies for Minors   
• A minimum grade of C is required in each course.
• A minimum grade of C is required in BSC 250 /BSC 250L , which is the prerequisite to KIN 301  and KIN 308 . KIN 301  is a prerequisite for KIN 423 /KIN 423L .

Hours to Minor: 18 hours