Bachelor of Science, Major in Kinesiology (Clinical Exercise Science)
This degree track prepares students for a career in clinical exercise science. Future job prospects include cardiac rehabilitation, hospital/clinic-based fitness and wellness facilities, sport-science based performance facilities, and/or research facilities. This degree also prepares students for further graduate education in exercise science, sport and human performance, and allied health fields (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, prosthetics and orthotics, etc.). A minor is not required for this track, however, electives should be used to fulfill courses related to one's career goals.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Kinesiology (Clinical Exercise Science) | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 2 | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 3 | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 4 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| KINE 1331 | Foundations Of Kinesiology 5 | 3 |
| BIOL 2403 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I 2, 6 | 4 |
| BIOL 2404 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II 2, 6 | 4 |
| CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I 2 | 4 |
| COMS 1361 | Public Speaking 4 | 3 |
| BIOL or CHEM or PHYS 7 | 4 | |
| ENGL 3330 | Intro to Technical Writing | 3 |
| FACS 2362 | Nutrition | 3 |
| KINE 2115 | Lifetime Health and Wellness 4 | 1 |
| MATH 1314 | Pre Calculus Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1316 | Plane Trigonometry | 3 |
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction To Psychology 3 | 3 |
| PHYS 1301 & PHYS 1101 | General Phy-Mechanics & Heat and General Physics Laboratory I | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Biostatistics | ||
| Statistical Mthods in Practice | ||
| Research Methods 8 | ||
| Major Core | ||
| KINE 2114 | Wgt Train & Phy Conditioning | 1 |
| KINE 3362 | Functional Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINE 3364 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| KINE 3373 | Physiology Of Exercise | 3 |
Major | ||
| ATTR 3370 | Prevention & Care of Injuries | 3 |
| ATTR 4369 | Therapeutic Interventions II | 3 |
| or KINE 4314 | Advanced Strength Training | |
| KINE 3173 | Exercise Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| KINE 4362 | Biomechanical Analysis | 3 |
| KINE 4373 | Adv Tpcs In Physlgy Of Exercis | 3 |
| KINE 4377 | Prin Exer Testing/Prescription | 3 |
| KINE 4393 | Prncples& Prac Of Adlt Fit Mgt | 3 |
| KINE 4394 | Internship 9 | 3 |
| KINE 4394 | Internship 9 | 3 |
| Elective Block ATTR, BIOL, CHEM, HLTH, KINE, PHYS, PSYC 7 | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 120-121 | |
| 1 | Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics). Students interested in attending PT/OT school should take MATH 1314. |
| 2 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science). |
| 3 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences). |
| 4 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option). |
| 5 | KINE 1331 should be taken in your first or second year. |
| 6 | BIOL 2401and BIOL 2402 may be used as a transfer course for this requirement; please see a SAM Center advisor for more details. |
| 7 | For all electives, students should ensure that the courses meet professional career goals and/or advanced degree prerequisites. Examples of courses that those interested in the following fields may want to pursue include: (a) Physical Therapy: PHYS 1302, PHYS 1102, PSYC 3374; (b) Occupational Therapy:, PSYC 3331, PSYC 3374, & PSYC 3333; (c) PT & OT may also need 1-3 hours of medical terminology. Other suggested electives include: ATTR 4369 & KINE 4369; KINE 4117 and KINE 4392 can be taken for students wanting to gain research experience. Six to nine elective hours may need to be 3000- and/or 4000-level courses to meet the 42 advanced hour requirement. |
| 8 | PSYC 3401 will add 1 hour to the degree. |
| 9 | Register for 2 sections to complete 6 semester credit hours. |
Notes
All KINE majors and/or minors must earn a "C" or better for all KINE/ATTR courses.
MATH 1410 or MATH 1316 or MATH 1420 are prerequisites for PHYS 1301 and PHYS 1101. A grade of “C” or higher is required for courses.
CHEM 1411, with a "C" or higher, is a prerequisite for CHEM 1412.
Students must take BIOL 2403 and BIOL 2404 as an 8 hour sequence.
MATH 3379 requires 3 hours of college math.
BIOL 4374 requires 8 hours of advanced BIOL and MATH 1314 or MATH 1420.
ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 are prerequisites for ENGL 3330 and satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications).
ATTR 3370 requires a prerequisite of BIOL 2401 or BIOL 2403 and 60+ hours.
KINE 4117 and KINE 4392 can be taken for students wanting to gain research experience.
KINE 3362 requires a prerequisite of BIOL 2401 or BIOL 2403 and 60+ hours. Students may co-enroll with BIOL course.
KINE 4393 requires 90+ hours.
KINE 4394 requires KINE 4393 and KINE 4377.
KINE 4362 requires a prerequisite of KINE 3362, PHYS 1301 and PHYS 1101.
KINE 4377 requires a prerequisite of KINE 3362 and KINE 3373.
KINE 4373 requires a prerequisite of KINE 3373.
KINE 3373 requires a prerequisite of BIOL 2403 and BIOL 2404 or co-enrolled in BIOL 2404 and 45 hours.
KINE 3364 requires 60+ hours.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BIOL 24031, 2 | 4 | BIOL 24041, 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 14111 | 4 | ENGL 13023 | 3 |
| ENGL 13013 | 3 | KINE 1331 | 3 |
| KINE 21154 | 1 | KINE 2114 | 1 |
| MATH 13145 | 3 | PSYC 13016 | 3 |
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IV | 3 | Component Area V | 3 |
| BIOL or CHEM or PHYS7 | 4 | FACS 2362 | 3 |
| HIST 13018 | 3 | HIST 13028 | 3 |
| MATH 1316 | 3 | PHYS 1301 | 3 |
| POLS 23059 | 3 | PHYS 1101 | 1 |
| POLS 23069 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BIOL 4374, MATH 3379, or PSYC 340110 | 3 | ATTR 3370 | 3 |
| COMS 13614 | 3 | Electives: ATTR, BIOL, CHEM, HLTH, KINE, PHYS, PSYC, 7 | 6 |
| ENGL 3330 | 3 | KINE 3364 | 3 |
| KINE 3173 | 1 | KINE 4373 | 3 |
| KINE 3362 | 3 | ||
| KINE 3373 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ATTR 4369 or KINE 4314 | 3 | Electives: ATTR, BIOL, CHEM, HLTH, KINE, PHYS, PSYC7 | 6 |
| Electives: ATTR, BIOL, CHEM, HLTH, KINE, PHYS, PSYC7 | 4 | KINE 439411 | 3 |
| KINE 4362 | 3 | KINE 439411 | 3 |
| KINE 4377 | 3 | ||
| KINE 4393 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 12 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
| 1 | Satisfies 4 semester credit hours of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science). |
| 2 | |
| 3 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications). |
| 4 | Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option). |
| 5 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics). |
| 6 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences). |
| 7 | For all electives, ensure that they meet professional career goals and/or advanced degree prerequisites. Athletic Training: Physical Therapy: HLTH 2372, PHYS 1302, PHYS 1102, PSYC 3374; Occupational Therapy:, PSYC 3331, PSYC 3374, & PSYC 3333; PT & OT may also need 1-3 hours of medical terminology; Suggested Electives: ATTR 4369 & KINE 4369; KINE 4117 and KINE 4392 can be taken for students wanting to gain research experience. 6-9 of these elective hours may need to be advanced hours to meet 42 advanced hour requirement. |
| 8 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History). |
| 9 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Governent). |
| 10 | PSYC 3401 will add 1 hour to the degree. |
| 11 | Register for 2 sections to complete 6 semester credit hours. |
Notes
All KINE KINE/ATTR majors and/or minors must earn a "C" or better for all KINE/ATTR courses.
MATH 1410 or MATH 1316 or MATH 1420 are prerequisites for PHYS 1301 and PHYS 1101. A grade of “C” or higher is required for courses.
CHEM 1411, with a "C" or higher, is a prerequisite for CHEM 1412.
BIOL 2402 requires a grade of “C” or higher in BIOL 2401 and CHEM 1406. Students must take BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 as an 8 hour sequence or BIOL 2403 and BIOL 2404 as an 8 hour sequence.
MATH 3379 requires 3 hours of college math.
BIOL 4374 requires 8 hours of advanced BIOL and MATH 1314 or MATH 1420.
ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 are prerequisites for ENGL 3330 and satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications).
ATTR 3370 requires a prerequisite of BIOL 2401 or BIOL 2403 and 60+ hours.
KINE 4117 and KINE 4392 can be taken for students wanting to gain research experience.
KINE 3362 requires a prerequisite of BIOL 2401 or BIOL 2403 and 60+ hours. Students may co-enroll with BIOL course.
KINE 4393 requires 90+ hours.
KINE 4394 requires KINE 4393 and KINE 4377.
KINE 4362 requires a prerequisite of KINE 3362, PHYS 1301 and PHYS 1101.
KINE 4377 requires a prerequisite of KINE 3362 and KINE 3373.
KINE 4373 requires a prerequisite of KINE 3373.
KINE 3373 requires a prerequisite of BIOL 2403 and BIOL 2404 or co-enrolled in BIOL 2404 and 45 hours.
KINE 3364 requires 60+ hours.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BS in Kinesiology (Clinical Exercise Science) is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Exercise assessment and prescription.
- Fitness program design and implementation.
- Critical thinking and decision making related to ethical and professional responsibilities in exercise science.
- Strategies for performance enhancement and prevention of injuries.
- Effective communication with a range of audiences in exercise science settings.
