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Kinesiology (Exercise Science) BS Semester Guide

Freshman

1st semester (16 hours)

ENG 101 - Composition One 3 hrs.
HIS 101 - World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 C.E. 3 hrs. OR
HIS 102 - World Civilizations: 1500 to the present 3 hrs.
PSY 110 - General Psychology 3 hrs.
MAT 101 - College Algebra 3 hrs. or
MAT 103 - Plane Trigonometry 3 hrs.
BSC 110 - Principles of Biological Science I 3 hrs. AND
BSC 110L - Principles of Biological Science I Laboratory 1 hr.

2nd semester (16 hours)

ENG 102 - Composition Two 3 hrs.
BSC 111 - Principles of Biological Science II 3 hrs. AND
BSC 111L - Principles of Biological Science II Laboratory 1 hr.

Select 1:

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.
SOC 101 - Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology 3 hrs.

Select 1:

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

Select 1:

Sophomore

1st semester (16 hours)

BSC 250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 hrs. AND
BSC 250L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 hr.
CHE 106 - General Chemistry I 3 hrs. AND
CHE 106L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 hr.
ENG 203 - World Literature 3 hrs.
MLS 201 - Medical Terminology 2 hr.

Select 1:

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

2nd semester (15 hours)

BSC 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 hrs. AND
BSC 251L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 hr.
PSY 360 - Introduction to Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 3 hrs.
NFS 362 - Nutrition 3 hrs.
KIN 109 - First Aid 1 hr.
KIN 101 - Weight Training 1 hr. or
KIN 209 - Varsity Athletics 1 hr.
Advisor approved Electives (3 hrs.)

Junior

1st semester (15 hours)

KIN 301 - Kinesiology 3 hrs.
KIN 308 - Exercise Physiology 3 hrs.
KIN 476 - Exercise Psychology 3 hrs.
PSY Elective 3 hrs.
Advisor Approved Electives (3 hrs.)

2nd semester (16 hours)

KIN 302 - Exercise Testing and Prescription 3 hrs.
KIN 304 - Nutrition and Performance 3 hrs.
KIN 402 - Clinical Exercise Physiology 3 hrs. AND
KIN 402L - Clinical Exercise Physiology Laboratory 1 hr.
KIN 423 - Biomechanics 3 hrs.
Advisor Approved Electives (3 hrs.)

Senior

1st semester (14 hours)

KIN 406 - Lifestyle Management for Chronic Disease 3 hrs.
KIN 421 - Motor Learning and Control 3 hrs.
KIN 470 - Methods of Strength and Conditioning 3 hrs.
Advisor Approved Electives 5 hrs.

2nd semester (12 hours)

KIN 496 - Internship in Exercise Science 3-12 hrs. (3 or 6 hours)
KIN 471 - Physiological Principles of Resistance Training 3 hrs. or
KIN 473 - Applied Gross Anatomy 3 hrs.
SKN 494 - Exercise Specialist Certification Preparation 3 hrs.
Advisor Approved Electives 3 hrs. (if needed)