Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology may select a concentration in athletic training, rehabilitation science, exercise science, physical education, or strength and conditioning. Students with a concentration in athletic training are prepared to pursue state licensure in athletic training careers. The student must be admitted into the Athletic Training Apprenticeship Program within the UTSA Athletic Department in order to pursue this concentration. National certification in athletic training requires additional academic training in an accredited graduate program. Students with a concentration in rehabilitation science are prepared to pursue careers in health care such as physical therapy and/or occupational therapy. Physical and/or occupational therapy licensure requires additional academic training in an accredited graduate program. Students with a concentration in exercise science are trained for careers in exercise science, clinical exercise, and fitness programming in corporate, commercial, medical, and public settings. Graduates of this concentration are prepared for professional certifications in fitness and exercise physiology. The physical education concentration provides students the academic and professional experience required by the State Board for Educator Certification. To be certified as a teacher by the State of Texas, a student must complete their coursework, have practical teaching experience (student teaching), and pass the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES). The graduate of this program will then be certified to teach physical education in grades pre-kindergarten–12. Prior to starting the practical teaching experience, a student must be accepted into the Teacher Certification Program. Please refer to the section on Teacher Certification Program in the catalog for more information. Students who graduate from the strength and conditioning concentration will be prepared to earn strength and conditioning specialist certification (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Department Honors
The Department of Kinesiology awards Department Honors to certain outstanding students and provides the opportunity for advanced study under close faculty supervision.
Selection of honors designation is based on the student’s academic performance and recommendation by the faculty of the student’s major discipline. To be eligible for the program, students must have a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 at UTSA and a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in their major at UTSA. The minimum grade point averages must be maintained for students to receive the approval of the Department Honors Committee and the discipline faculty. Students applying for Department Honors are expected to enroll in the appropriate honors thesis course during their final two semesters. The completed thesis must be approved by the supervising faculty sponsor and another departmental faculty member. Students interested in this program should contact their professors for additional information.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology
This program provides students with the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Kinesiology. Kinesiology degree offers concentrations in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Rehabilitation Science, Physical Education, and Strength and Conditioning. Students are encouraged to pursue one of the concentrations, although they may pursue the major without a concentration. All required Kinesiology (KIN) courses and support work must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.
Academic advising for students seeking the Kinesiology degree is available in the Life and Health Sciences Advising Center. Students who wish to pursue teacher certification will be advised in the Interdisciplinary Education Advising Center.
The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, of which at least 39 must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.S. degree in Kinesiology must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. If courses are taken to satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.
MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics. MAT 1073 Algebra for Scientists and Engineers may be taken in place of MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications to satisfy the core and degree requirements. BIO 1233 Contemporary Biology I and NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences should be used to satisfy the core requirements in Life and Physical Sciences. BIO 1203 Biosciences I for Science Majors and BIO 1201 Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors may be taken in place of BIO 1233 Contemporary Biology I if biology lab courses are required for graduate school applications. KIN 2123 Exercise as Medicine should be taken to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences. COM 2113 Public Speaking should be taken to satisfy the core requirement in the Component Area Option.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)
All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| AIS 1203 | Academic Introduction and Strategies (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1213 | AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1223 | AIS: Arts and Humanities (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1233 | AIS: Business (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1253 | AIS: Interdisciplinary Education (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1273 | AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy (core component area 090) | 3 |
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I (TCCN: ENGL 1301) | 3 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II (TCCN: ENGL 1302) | 3 |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| CS 1173 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications (TCCN: MATH 1314) | 3 |
| MAT 1043 | Quantitative Reasoning (TCCN: MATH 1332) | 3 |
| MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business (TCCN: MATH 1324) | 3 |
| MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers (TCCN: MATH 1314) | 3 |
| MAT 1093 | Precalculus (TCCN: MATH 2312) | 3 |
| MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business (TCCN: MATH 1325) | 3 |
| MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences (TCCN: MATH 2313) | 3 |
| MAT 1213 | Calculus I (TCCN: MATH 2313) | 3 |
| STA 1053 | Basic Statistics (TCCN: MATH 1342) | 3 |
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| ANT 2033 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2301) | 3 |
| AST 1013 | Introduction to Astronomy (TCCN: ASTR 1303) | 3 |
| AST 1033 | Exploration of the Solar System (TCCN: ASTR 1304) | 3 |
| BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1306) | 3 |
| BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1307) | 3 |
| BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I (TCCN: BIOL 1308) | 3 |
| BIO 1243 | Contemporary Biology II (TCCN: BIOL 1309) | 3 |
| CHE 1083 | Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter | 3 |
| CHE 1093 | Introduction to Molecular Transformations | 3 |
| ES 1113 | Environmental Botany (TCCN: BIOL 1311) | 3 |
| ES 1123 | Environmental Zoology (TCCN: BIOL 1313) | 3 |
| ES 1213 | Environmental Geology (TCCN: GEOL 1305) | 3 |
| ES 2013 | Introduction to Environmental Science I (TCCN: ENVR 1301) | 3 |
| ES 2023 | Introduction to Environmental Science II (TCCN: ENVR 1302) | 3 |
| GEO 1013 | The Third Planet (TCCN: GEOL 1301) | 3 |
| GEO 1033 | Geology of North American National Parks (TCCN: GEOL 1302) | 3 |
| GEO 1123 | Life Through Time (TCCN: GEOL 1304) | 3 |
| GES 2613 | Intro to Physical Geography (TCCN: GEOG 1301) | 3 |
| NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences | 3 |
| PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (TCCN: PHYS 2325) | 3 |
| PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (TCCN: PHYS 2326) | 3 |
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| AAS 2013 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
| AAS 2113 | African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues | 3 |
| ANT 2063 | Language, Thought, and Culture | 3 |
| ARC 1113 | Introduction to the Built Environment (TCCN: ARCH 1311) | 3 |
| ARC 2423 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century (TCCN: ARCH 1302) | 3 |
| CHN 1014 | Elementary Chinese I (TCCN: CHIN 1411) | 4 |
| CLA 2013 | Introduction to Ancient Greece | 3 |
| CLA 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Rome | 3 |
| CLA 2323 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
| COM 2313 | Introduction to Media Studies | 3 |
| CSH 1103 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I (TCCN: ENGL 2332) | 3 |
| CSH 1113 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II (TCCN: ENGL 2333) | 3 |
| CSH 1213 | Topics in World Cultures (TCCN: HUMA 2323) | 3 |
| CSH 2113 | The Foreign Film | 3 |
| ENG 2013 | Introduction to Literature (TCCN: ENGL 2341) | 3 |
| ENG 2023 | Literature and Film | 3 |
| ENG 2213 | Literary Criticism and Analysis | 3 |
| ENG 2383 | Multiethnic Literatures of the United States | 3 |
| ENG 2423 | Literature of Texas and the Southwest | 3 |
| ENG 2443 | Persuasion and Rhetoric | 3 |
| FRN 1014 | Elementary French I (TCCN: FREN 1411) | 4 |
| FRN 2333 | French Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| GER 1014 | Elementary German I (TCCN: GERM 1411) | 4 |
| GER 2333 | German Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| GES 1023 | World Regions and Global Change (TCCN: GEOG 1303) | 3 |
| GLA 1013 | US in Global Context | 3 |
| GRK 1114 | Introductory Classical Greek I | 4 |
| HIS 2123 | Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2321) | 3 |
| HIS 2133 | Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2322) | 3 |
| HIS 2533 | Introduction to Latin American Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2543 | Introduction to Islamic Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2553 | Introduction to East Asian Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2573 | Introduction to African Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2583 | Introduction to South Asian Civilization | 3 |
| HUM 2093 | World Religions (TCCN: PHIL 1304) | 3 |
| ITL 1014 | Elementary Italian I (TCCN: ITAL 1411) | 4 |
| ITL 2333 | Italian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| JPN 1014 | Elementary Japanese I (TCCN: JAPN 1411) | 4 |
| LAT 1114 | Introductory Latin I (TCCN: LATI 1411) | 4 |
| MAS 2013 | Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies (TCCN: HUMA 1305) | 3 |
| PHI 1043 | Critical Thinking (TCCN: PHIL 2303) | 3 |
| PHI 2013 | Basic Philosophical Problems (TCCN: PHIL 1301) | 3 |
| PHI 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy (TCCN: PHIL 2316) | 3 |
| PHI 2033 | Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 2093 | Philosophy of The Americas | 3 |
| PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
| RUS 1014 | Elementary Russian I (TCCN: RUSS 1411) | 4 |
| RUS 2333 | Russian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| SPN 1014 | Elementary Spanish I (TCCN: SPAN 1411) | 4 |
| SPN 2333 | Hispanic Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| WGSS 2013 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| WGSS 2023 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| AHC 1113 | Art History: Prehistory-1350 (TCCN: ARTS 1303) | 3 |
| AHC 1123 | Art History: 1350-Present (TCCN: ARTS 1304) | 3 |
| ARC 1513 | Great Buildings and Cities of the World | 3 |
| ARC 2413 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval (TCCN: ARCH 1301) | 3 |
| ART 1103 | Introduction to Visual Arts (TCCN: ARTS 1301) | 3 |
| ART 1113 | Image Culture | 3 |
| BBL 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311) | 3 |
| CLA 2033 | Introduction to Classical Literature | 3 |
| DAN 2003 | Introduction to Dance (TCCN: DANC 2303) | 3 |
| HUM 2023 | Introduction to the Humanities I (TCCN: HUMA 1301) | 3 |
| HUM 2033 | Introduction to the Humanities II (TCCN: HUMA 1302) | 3 |
| HUM 2053 | History of Film (TCCN: HUMA 1315) | 3 |
| MAS 2023 | Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311) | 3 |
| MUS 2243 | World Music in Society | 3 |
| MUS 2633 | American Roots Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310) | 3 |
| MUS 2653 | Music in Culture | 3 |
| MUS 2663 | History and Styles of Jazz (TCCN: MUSI 1310) | 3 |
| MUS 2673 | History and Styles of Popular Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310) | 3 |
| MUS 2683 | History and Styles of Western Art Music (TCCN: MUSI 1306) | 3 |
| MUS 2713 | History of Recorded Music | 3 |
| MUS 2733 | History of the American Musical Theater | 3 |
| MUS 2743 | Music and Film | 3 |
| PHI 2073 | Philosophy of Art | 3 |
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| HIS 1043 | United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era (TCCN: HIST 1301) | 3 |
| HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present (TCCN: HIST 1302) | 3 |
| HIS 2053 | Texas History (TCCN: HIST 2301) | 3 |
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics (TCCN: GOVT 2305) | 3 |
| |
| POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society (TCCN: GOVT 2306) | 3 |
| POL 1213 | Civil Rights in Texas and America (TCCN: GOVT 2306) | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| AMS 2043 | Approaches to American Culture | 3 |
| ANT 1013 | Introduction to Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2346) | 3 |
| ANT 2043 | Introduction to Archaeology (TCCN: ANTH 2302) | 3 |
| ANT 2053 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2351) | 3 |
| BBL 2003 | Language, Culture, and Society (TCCN: ANTH 2351) | 3 |
| BBL 2243 | Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences (TCCN: ANTH 2351) | 3 |
| CRJ 1113 | The American Criminal Justice System (TCCN: CRIJ 1301) | 3 |
| ECO 2003 | Economic Principles and Issues (TCCN: ECON 1301) | 3 |
| ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics (TCCN: ECON 2302) | 3 |
| EGR 1343 | The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society | 3 |
| ES 1003 | Survey Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
| GES 1013 | Fundamentals of Geography | 3 |
| GES 2623 | Human Geography: People, Place, Culture (TCCN: GEOG 1302) | 3 |
| HTH 2413 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
| HTH 2513 | Personal Health (TCCN: PHED 1304) | 3 |
| IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
| KIN 2123 | Exercise as Medicine (TCCN: KINE 1338) | 3 |
| NDRB 1033 | Drugs and Society (TCCN: PHED 1346) | 3 |
| PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology (TCCN: PSYC 2301) | 3 |
| REGS 2003 | Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice | 3 |
| SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology (TCCN: SOCI 1301) | 3 |
| SOC 2013 | Social Problems (TCCN: SOCI 1306) | 3 |
| SOC 2023 | Social Context of Drug Use (TCCN: SOCI 2340) | 3 |
| SWK 1013 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| COM 2113 | Public Speaking (core component area 091, TCCN: SPCH 1315) | 3 |
| EGR 1403 | Technical Communication (core component area 091) | 3 |
| ENG 2413 | Technical Writing (core component area 091, TCCN: ENGL 2311) | 3 |
| PAD 1113 | Public Administration and Policy in American Society (core component area 097) | 3 |
| PHI 2043 | Introductory Logic (core component area 092, TCCN: PHIL 2303) | 3 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 42 |
Gateway Course
Students pursuing the B.S. degree in Kinesiology must successfully complete the following Gateway Course with a grade of “C-” or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete this course within two attempts, including dropping the course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change their major.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| KIN 2303 | Foundations of Kinesiology | |
Degree Requirements
Students in the Kinesiology major are required to successfully complete all required KIN courses and select elective courses based on their post-graduate goals.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Exercise as Medicine (Social and Behavioral Sciences Core) | |
| Foundations of Kinesiology | |
| Statistics for Sports and Human Performance | |
| Motor Development | |
| Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
and Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology Laboratory | |
| Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory | |
| Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory | |
| Musculoskeletal Anatomy | |
| Evaluation | |
| Introduction to Sport Psychology | |
| Motor Learning | |
| Contemporary Biology I (Life and Physical Sciences core ) | |
| Public Speaking (Component Area core) | |
| College Algebra with Applications (Mathematics core) | |
| Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (Life and Physical Sciences Core) | |
| |
| Service Learning in Kinesiology | |
| Independent Study | |
| Independent Study | |
| Independent Study | |
| Independent Study | |
| Practicum in Kinesiology Research | |
| Practicum in Kinesiology Research | |
| Athletic Coaching Practicum | |
| Internship in Kinesiology | |
| Internship in Kinesiology | |
| Foundations of Civic Engagement
and Civic Leadership Seminar | |
| |
| Total Credit Hours | 93 |
B.S. in Kinesiology – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences | 3 |
| KIN 2303 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II () | 3 |
| BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I () | 3 |
| MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications () | 3 |
| KIN 2123 | Exercise as Medicine () | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| COM 2113 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences () | 3 |
KIN 3313
& KIN 3311 | Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
and Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology Laboratory | 4 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
| KIN 3103 | Motor Development | 3 |
| KIN 3463 | Musculoskeletal Anatomy | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| KIN 2403 | Statistics for Sports and Human Performance | 3 |
KIN 3433
& KIN 3431 | Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory | 4 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
KIN 3323
& KIN 3321 | Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory | 4 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| KIN 4123 | Introduction to Sport Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 4403 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| KIN 4113 | Evaluation | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 12 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 120 |
Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology (Athletic Training Concentration)
This program provides students with the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Training. Students must be accepted into the Athletic Training Apprenticeship Program to pursue this concentration. Students become eligible to apply for the Texas state licensure upon completing 1800 hours of clinical internship over a minimum of five semesters. All required kinesiology courses and support courses must be completed with a grade of "C-" or better.
Admission Policy
Kinesiology majors can declare a concentration in Athletic Training upon earning a C- or higher in KIN 2303 Foundations of Kinesiology and acceptance into the Athletic Training Apprenticeship Program. Students must also have an overall cumulative GPA above 2.75 to be in the concentration.
The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, of which at least 39 must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.S. degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Training must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements. If courses are taken to satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.
MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics. MAT 1073 Algebra for Scientists and Engineers may be taken in place of MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications to satisfy the core and degree requirements. BIO 1203 Biosciences I for Science Majors and NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences should be used to satisfy the core requirements in Life and Physical Sciences. KIN 2123 Exercise as Medicine should be taken to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences. COM 2113 should be taken to satisfy the core requirement in the Component Area Option.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements above.
Gateway Course
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology must successfully complete the following Gateway Course with a grade of “C-” or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete this course within two attempts, including dropping a course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change their major.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| KIN 2303 | Foundations of Kinesiology | |
Degree Requirements
Students in the Athletic Training concentration are required to successfully complete all required KIN courses, support courses, experiential learning courses, and electives.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Medical Terminology | |
| Basic Life Support and Advanced First Aid | |
| Exercise as Medicine (Social and Behavioral Sciences core) | |
| Foundations of Kinesiology | |
| Statistics for Sports and Human Performance | |
| Motor Development | |
| Motor Learning |
| Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | |
| Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory | |
| Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory | |
| Assessment of Fitness and Performance
and Assessment of Fitness and Performance Laboratory | |
| Musculoskeletal Anatomy | |
| Therapeutic Modalities | |
| Evaluation | |
| Introduction to Sport Psychology | |
| Evaluation of Athletic Injuries | |
| Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation | |
| Exercise Nutrition | |
| Biosciences I for Science Majors
and Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors (Life and Physical Sciences core) | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II | |
| Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences | |
| Public Speaking (Component Area Option core) | |
| Survey of Drugs and Health | |
| College Algebra with Applications (Mathematics core) | |
| Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (Life and Physical Sciences core) | |
| Algebra-based Physics I
and Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory | |
| |
| Clinical Applications of Athletic Injuries (repeated for 3-5 semester credit hours) | |
| |
| Total Credit Hours | 91-95 |
B.S. in Kinesiology, Athletic Training Concentration – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences | 3 |
| KIN 2303 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
BIO 1203
& BIO 1201 | Biosciences I for Science Majors
and Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors () | 4 |
| KIN 2141 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| KIN 2123 | Exercise as Medicine | 3 |
| KIN 2211 | Basic Life Support and Advanced First Aid | 1 |
| MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications () | 3 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II () | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
BIO 2053
& BIO 2051 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I | 4 |
| COM 2113 | Public Speaking () | 3 |
| KIN 3463 | Musculoskeletal Anatomy | 3 |
| NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences () | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
BIO 2063
& BIO 2061 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II | 4 |
| CHE 1004 | Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences | 4 |
| KIN 3303 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| KIN 4931 | Clinical Applications of Athletic Injuries | 1 |
| KIN 2403 | Statistics for Sports and Human Performance | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
PHY 1603
& PHY 1611 | Algebra-based Physics I
and Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
KIN 3433
& KIN 3431 | Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory | 4 |
| KIN 4143 | Evaluation of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| KIN 4931 | Clinical Applications of Athletic Injuries | 1 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
KIN 3323
& KIN 3321 | Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory | 4 |
| KIN 4043 | Therapeutic Modalities | 3 |
| KIN 4243 | Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation | 3 |
| KIN 4931 | Clinical Applications of Athletic Injuries | 1 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| HTH 3003 | Survey of Drugs and Health | 3 |
KIN 3103
| Motor Development
or Motor Learning | 3 |
KIN 3443
& KIN 3441 | Assessment of Fitness and Performance
and Assessment of Fitness and Performance Laboratory | 4 |
| KIN 4253 | Exercise Nutrition | 3 |
| KIN 4931 | Clinical Applications of Athletic Injuries | 1 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Spring |
|---|
| KIN 4113 | Evaluation | 3 |
| KIN 4123 | Introduction to Sport Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 4931 | Clinical Applications of Athletic Injuries | 1 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 120 |
Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology (Exercise Science Concentration)
This program provides students with the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science. Students are trained for careers in exercise science. All kinesiology degree core and support work must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.
Admission Policy
Kinesiology majors can declare a concentration in Exercise Science upon earning a C- or higher in KIN 2303 Foundations of Kinesiology. Student must also have an overall cumulative GPA above 2.50 to be in the concentration.
The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, of which at least 39 must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.S. degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements. If courses are taken to satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.
MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics. MAT 1073 Algebra for Scientists and Engineers may be taken in place of MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications to satisfy the core and degree requirements. BIO 1233 Contemporary Biology I and NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences should be used to satisfy the Life and Physical Sciences core requirements. BIO 1203 Biosciences I for Science Majors and BIO 1201 Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors may be taken in place of BIO 1233 Contemporary Biology I if biology lab courses are required for graduate school applications. KIN 2303 Foundations of Kinesiology should be taken to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences. COM 2113 Public Speaking should be used to satisfy the Component Area Option requirement.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements above.
Gateway Course
Students pursuing the B.S. degree in Kinesiology must successfully complete the following Gateway Course with a grade of “C-” or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete this course within two attempts, including dropping a course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change their major.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| KIN 2303 | Foundations of Kinesiology | |
Degree Requirements
Students in the Exercise Science concentration are required to successfully complete all required KIN courses, support courses, an experiential learning course, and electives.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Exercise as Medicine (Social and Behavioral Science core) | |
| Medical Terminology | |
| Foundations of Kinesiology | |
| Statistics for Sports and Human Performance | |
| Management in Kinesiology | |
| Fitness Instruction | |
| Principles of Strength and Conditioning | |
| Motor Development | |
| Motor Learning |
| Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
and Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology Laboratory | |
| Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory | |
| Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory | |
| Assessment of Fitness and Performance
and Assessment of Fitness and Performance Laboratory | |
| Exercise Prescription | |
| Musculoskeletal Anatomy | |
| Exercise Psychology | |
| Evaluation | |
| Introduction to Sport Psychology | |
| Exercise Nutrition | |
| Advanced Exercise Physiology | |
| Contemporary Biology I (Life and Physical Sciences Core) | |
| Biosciences I for Science Majors |
| Public Speaking (Component Area Option Core) | |
| College Algebra with Applications (Mathematics core) | |
| Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (Life and Physical Science core) | |
| |
| Service Learning in Kinesiology | |
| Independent Study | |
| Independent Study | |
| Independent Study | |
| Independent Study | |
| Practicum in Kinesiology Research | |
| Practicum in Kinesiology Research | |
| Athletic Coaching Practicum | |
| Internship in Kinesiology | |
| Internship in Kinesiology | |
| Foundations of Civic Engagement
and Civic Leadership Seminar | |
| |
| Total Credit Hours | 93 |
B.S. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science Concentration – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences | 3 |
| KIN 2303 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I () | 3 |
| KIN 2123 | Exercise as Medicine () | 3 |
| KIN 2141 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| KIN 2441 | Management in Kinesiology | 1 |
| MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications () | 3 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II () | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| COM 2113 | Public Speaking () | 3 |
| NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences () | 3 |
KIN 3313
& KIN 3311 | Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
and Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology Laboratory | 4 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
| KIN 3053 | Fitness Instruction | 3 |
KIN 3433
& KIN 3431 | Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory | 4 |
| KIN 3463 | Musculoskeletal Anatomy | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| KIN 3073 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
KIN 3323
& KIN 3321 | Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory | 4 |
KIN 3443
& KIN 3441 | Assessment of Fitness and Performance
and Assessment of Fitness and Performance Laboratory | 4 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Spring |
|---|
| KIN 2403 | Statistics for Sports and Human Performance | 3 |
KIN 3103
| Motor Development
or Motor Learning | 3 |
| KIN 3453 | Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| KIN 4253 | Exercise Nutrition | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| KIN 4123 | Introduction to Sport Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 4233 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| KIN 4023 | Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| KIN 4113 | Evaluation | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 120 |
Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology (Rehabilitation Science Concentration)
This program provides students with the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Rehabilitation Science. This concentration is suited for students who are taking prerequisite courses for medical schools or graduate programs in health professions (e.g., Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physician Assistant, etc.). Students who are interested in applying to these programs are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor and consult with the UTSA Health Professions Office. All required kinesiology courses and support courses must be completed with a grade of "C-" or better.
Accelerated advanced degree programs
Through UTSA’s partnership with UT Health San Antonio, Kinesiology major students in the Rehabilitation Science Concentration are eligible to apply to the 3+2 M.S. in Respiratory Therapy Program and 3+3 Physical Therapy Early Acceptance Program (PREAP). The 3+2 M.S. in Respiratory Therapy Program allows students to complete B.S. in Kinesiology from UTSA and M.S. in Respiratory Therapy from UT Health San Antonio in 5 years. The 3+3 Physical Therapy Early Acceptance Program allows students to complete B.S. in Kinesiology from UTSA and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from UT Health San Antonio in 6 years. Students interested in applying to these programs are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor and consult with the UTSA Health Professions Office.
Admission Policy
Kinesiology majors can declare a concentration in Rehabilitation upon earning a C- or higher in KIN 2303 Foundations of Kinesiology. Students must also have an overall cumulative GPA above 3.00 to be in the concentration.
The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, of which at least 39 must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.S. degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Rehabilitation Science must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements. If courses are taken to satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.
MAT 1073 Algebra for Scientists and Engineers should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics. BIO 1203 Biosciences I for Science Majors and NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Life and Physical Sciences. KIN 2123 Exercise as Medicine should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences. COM 2113 Public Speaking should be used to satisfy the core requirement in the Component Area Option. KIN 2403 Statistics for Sports and Human Performance may be substituted with STA 1053 Basic Statistics for students needing to take BIO 2313 Genetics.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements above.
Gateway Course
Students pursuing the B.S. degree in Kinesiology must successfully complete the following Gateway Course with a grade of “C-” or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete this course within two attempts, including dropping the course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change their major.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| KIN 2303 | Foundations of Kinesiology | |
Degree Requirements
Students in the Rehabilitation Science concentration are required to successfully complete all required KIN courses, support courses, an experiential learning course, and electives based on their post-graduate goals. Students interested in applying to graduate programs in health professions (ex. Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physician's Assistant) are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor and consult with the UTSA Health Professions Office.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Exercise as Medicine (Social and Behavioral Sciences core) | |
| Foundations of Kinesiology | |
| Statistics for Sports and Human Performance | |
| Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory | |
| Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory | |
| Motor Development | |
| Motor Learning |
| Evaluation | |
| Musculoskeletal Anatomy | |
| Biosciences I for Science Majors
and Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors (Life and Physical Sciences core) | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II | |
| General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Laboratory | |
| Public Speaking (Component Area Option Core) | |
| Algebra for Scientists and Engineers (Mathematics core) | |
| Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (Life and Physical Sciences core) | |
| Algebra-based Physics I
and Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory | |
| |
| Service Learning in Kinesiology | |
| Independent Study | |
| Independent Study | |
| Independent Study | |
| Independent Study | |
| Practicum in Kinesiology Research | |
| Practicum in Kinesiology Research | |
| Athletic Coaching Practicum | |
| Internship in Kinesiology | |
| Internship in Kinesiology | |
| Foundations of Civic Engagement
and Civic Leadership Seminar | |
| |
| Biosciences II Laboratory for Science Majors | |
| Biosciences II for Science Majors (Life and Physical Sciences Core) | |
| Genetics | |
| Microbiology
and Microbiology Laboratory | |
| Basic Chemistry | |
| General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry II Laboratory | |
| Organic Chemistry I
and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | |
| Algebra-based Physics II
and Algebra-based Physics II Laboratory | |
| Introduction to Psychology | |
| Introduction to Psychopathology | |
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology | |
| Introduction to Sociology | |
| Total Credit Hours | 78 |
B.S. in Kinesiology, Rehabilitation Science Concentration – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences | 3 |
| KIN 2303 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
BIO 1203
& BIO 1201 | Biosciences I for Science Majors
and Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors () | 4 |
CHE 1103
& CHE 1121 | General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| KIN 2141 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers () | 3 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II () | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
PHY 1603
& PHY 1611 | Algebra-based Physics I
and Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
| KIN 2123 | Exercise as Medicine () | 3 |
| KIN 2211 | Basic Life Support and Advanced First Aid | 1 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
BIO 2053
& BIO 2051 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I | 4 |
| KIN 2403 | Statistics for Sports and Human Performance | 3 |
| KIN 3463 | Musculoskeletal Anatomy | 3 |
| 4 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
BIO 2063
& BIO 2061 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II | 4 |
| KIN 3303 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
KIN 3323
& KIN 3321 | Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory | 4 |
| NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences () | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Spring |
|---|
| KIN 4143 | Evaluation of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| COM 2113 | Public Speaking () | 3 |
KIN 3433
& KIN 3431 | Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory | 4 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
KIN 3103
| Motor Development
or Motor Learning | 3 |
| KIN 4253 | Exercise Nutrition | 3 |
| KIN 4243 | Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| KIN 4113 | Evaluation | 3 |
| KIN 4043 | Therapeutic Modalities | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 120 |
Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology (Physical Education Concentration)
This program provides students with the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Physical Education. The physical education concentration provides students the academic and professional experience as required by the State Board for Educator Certification. To be certified as a teacher by the State of Texas, a student must complete their coursework, have practical teaching experience (student teaching), and pass the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES). The graduate of this program will then be certified to teach physical education in grades pre-kindergarten - 12. Prior to starting the practical teaching experience, a student must be accepted into the Teacher Certification Program. The requirements for acceptance into the Teacher Certification Program include a 2.75 cumulative grade point average. Please refer to the section on Teacher Certification Program in the catalog for more information. All required kinesiology courses and support courses must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.
Academic advising for students seeking the Physical Education concentration is available in the Interdisciplinary Education Advising Center.
The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, of which at least 39 must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.S. degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Physical Education must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements. If courses are taken to satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.
MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics. MAT 1073 Algebra for Scientists and Engineers may be taken in place of MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications to meet the core and degree requirements. BIO 1233 Contemporary Biology I and NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences should be used to satisfy the core requirements in Life and Physical Sciences. KIN 2123 Exercise as Medicine should be taken to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences. COM 2113 Public Speaking should be taken to satisfy the core requirement in the Component Area Option.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements above.
Gateway Course
Students pursuing the B.S. degree in Kinesiology must successfully complete the following Gateway Course with a grade of “C-” or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete this course within two attempts, including dropping a course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change their major.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| KIN 2303 | Foundations of Kinesiology | |
Degree Requirements
Students in the Physical Education concentration are required to successfully complete all required KIN courses, support courses, teacher certification courses, and electives.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Exercise as Medicine (Social and Behavioral Sciences core) | |
| Basic Life Support and Advanced First Aid | |
| Foundations of Kinesiology | |
| Statistics for Sports and Human Performance | |
| Motor Development | |
| Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
and Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology Laboratory | |
| Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory | |
| Instruction of Sports Activities and Games | |
| Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory | |
| Evaluation | |
| Fundamental Motor Skills | |
| Developmental/Adapted Physical Activity | |
| Contemporary Biology I (Life and Physical Sciences core) | |
| Public Speaking (Component Area core) | |
| College Algebra with Applications (Mathematics core) | |
| Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (Life and Physical Sciences core) | |
| Methods of Teaching Content in the Elementary School- Physical Education 1 | |
| Teaching and Learning in the Secondary Classroom | |
| Methods of Teaching Content in the Secondary School- Physical Education 1 | |
| All Level EC12 Yearlong Clinical Teaching I
and All Level EC12 Yearlong Clinical Teaching II | |
| Clinical Teaching: All Level EC12 |
| Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society | |
| Learning and Development in the Secondary School Adolescent | |
| Assessment and Evaluation | |
| Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society | |
| Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 7-12 | |
| Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines-Grades 7–12 1 | |
| Introduction to Special Education | |
| |
| Total Credit Hours | 92-94 |
All the courses listed for the Physical Education Concentration (84 hours) are required for teacher certification in physical education. Only the courses marked with an asterisk are restricted and require an advisor code and acceptance into the Teacher Certification Program. Advisor codes for these classes will be issued only if all prerequisites have been completed.
B.S. in Kinesiology, Physical Education Concentration – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences | 3 |
| KIN 2303 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I () | 3 |
| KIN 2123 | Exercise as Medicine () | 3 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| COM 2113 | Public Speaking () | 3 |
| MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications () | 3 |
| KIN 2211 | Basic Life Support and Advanced First Aid | 1 |
| KIN 3413 | Instruction of Sports Activities and Games | 3 |
| NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences () | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
KIN 3313
& KIN 3311 | Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
and Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology Laboratory | 4 |
| KIN 3103 | Motor Development | 3 |
| KIN 4343 | Fundamental Motor Skills | 3 |
| EDU 2103 | Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| EED 2013 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society | 3 |
| EDP 3203 | Learning and Development in the Secondary School Adolescent | 3 |
| SPE 3603 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
KIN 3433
& KIN 3431 | Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory | 4 |
| KIN 4423 | Developmental/Adapted Physical Activity | 3 |
| EDP 4203 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| CI 4203 | Teaching and Learning in the Secondary Classroom | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| KIN 2403 | Statistics for Sports and Human Performance | 3 |
KIN 3323
& KIN 3321 | Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory | 4 |
| CI 4273 | Methods of Teaching Content in the Elementary School- Physical Education | 3 |
| LTED 3773 | Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines-Grades 7–12 | 3 |
| CI 4711 | All Level EC12 Yearlong Clinical Teaching I | 1 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Spring |
|---|
| KIN 4113 | Evaluation | 3 |
| CI 4313 | Methods of Teaching Content in the Secondary School- Physical Education | 3 |
| ESL 3083 | Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 7-12 | 3 |
| CI 4721 | All Level EC12 Yearlong Clinical Teaching II | 1 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 13 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 120 |
Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology (Strength and Conditioning Concentration)
This program provides students with the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning. Students are trained for careers in strength and conditioning. All kinesiology degree core and support work must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.
Admission Policy
Kinesiology majors can declare a concentration in Strength and Conditioning upon earning a C- or higher in KIN 2303 Foundations of Kinesiology. Students must also have an overall cumulative GPA above 2.50 to be in the concentration.
The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, of which at least 39 must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking a B.S. degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements. If courses are taken to satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.
MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics. MAT 1073 Algebra for Scientists and Engineers may be taken in place of MAT 1023 to satisfy the core and degree requirements. BIO 1233 Contemporary Biology I and NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences should be used to satisfy the Life and Physical Sciences core requirements. BIO 1203 Biosciences I for Science Majors and BIO 1201 Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors may be taken in place of BIO 1233 if biology lab courses are required for graduate school applications. KIN 2123 Exercise as Medicine should be taken to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences. COM 2113 Public Speaking should be used to satisfy the Component Area Option requirement.
See Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements above for a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements.
Gateway Course
Students pursuing the B.S. degree in Kinesiology must successfully complete the following Gateway Course with a grade of “C-” or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete this course within two attempts, including dropping a course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change their major.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| KIN 2303 | Foundations of Kinesiology | |
Degree Requirements
Students in the Strength and Conditioning concentration are required to successfully complete all required KIN courses, support courses, an experiential learning course, and electives.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Exercise as Medicine (Social and Behavioral Science core) | |
| Basic Life Support and Advanced First Aid | |
| Foundations of Kinesiology | |
| Statistics for Sports and Human Performance | |
| Management in Kinesiology | |
| Fitness Instruction | |
| Principles of Strength and Conditioning | |
| Practical Applications of Strength and Conditioning | |
| Motor Development | |
| Motor Learning |
| Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | |
| Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
and Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology Laboratory | |
| Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory | |
| Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory | |
| Assessment of Fitness and Performance
and Assessment of Fitness and Performance Laboratory | |
| Exercise Prescription | |
| Musculoskeletal Anatomy | |
| Evaluation | |
| Introduction to Sport Psychology | |
| Exercise Nutrition | |
| Contemporary Biology I (Life and Physical Sciences Core) | |
| Biosciences I for Science Majors |
| Public Speaking (Component Area Option Core) | |
| College Algebra with Applications (Mathematics core) | |
| Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (Life and Physical Science core) | |
| |
| Internship in Kinesiology (Taken twice) | |
| Internship in Kinesiology | |
| |
| Total Credit Hours | 93 |
B.S. in Kinesiology, Strength and Conditioning Concentration – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences () | 3 |
| KIN 2303 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I () | 3 |
| KIN 2123 | Exercise as Medicine () | 3 |
| KIN 2211 | Basic Life Support and Advanced First Aid | 1 |
| KIN 2441 | Management in Kinesiology | 1 |
| MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications () | 3 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II () | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| COM 2113 | Public Speaking () | 3 |
| NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences () | 3 |
KIN 3313
& KIN 3311 | Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
and Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology Laboratory | 4 |
| KIN 3463 | Musculoskeletal Anatomy | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
| KIN 2403 | Statistics for Sports and Human Performance | 3 |
| KIN 3053 | Fitness Instruction | 3 |
| KIN 3303 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
KIN 3433
& KIN 3441 | Exercise Physiology
and Assessment of Fitness and Performance Laboratory | 4 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| KIN 3073 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
KIN 3323
& KIN 3321 | Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory | 4 |
KIN 3443
& KIN 3441 | Assessment of Fitness and Performance
and Assessment of Fitness and Performance Laboratory | 4 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Spring |
|---|
KIN 3103
| Motor Development
or Motor Learning | 3 |
| KIN 3453 | Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| KIN 3083 | Practical Applications of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| KIN 4113 | Evaluation | 3 |
| KIN 4123 | Introduction to Sport Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 4253 | Exercise Nutrition | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 120 |
