Bachelor of Science, Major in Kinesiology
This degree prepares students to enter the field of Kinesiology. Graduates may be employed in work sites, hospitals, recreational facilities, and/or educational environments. Students may also go into graduate school in sport management, sport psychology, and other kinesiology-related advanced master's degrees. Students wanting to complete this degree 100% online will need to work with their advisor to schedule the online sections of classes. Not all classes are offered online, all semesters. Please contact the Department of Kinesiology if you have specific questions. This degree requires a minor. Students may select Sport Coaching as their minor.
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Kinesiology | ||
| 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 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 3 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| BIOL 1408 | Contemporary Biology | 4 |
| or BIOL 1406 | General Biology I | |
| or BIOL 1407 | General Biology II | |
| BIOL 2403 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I 2, 4 | 4 |
| BIOL 2404 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II 2, 4 | 4 |
| CHEM 1406 | Inorganic & Environmental Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | |
| or PHYS 1305 & PHYS 1105 | Classical Physics and Thermodynamics and Classical Physics and Thermodynamics Lab | |
| or PHYS 1301 & PHYS 1101 | General Physics-Mechanics and Heat and General Physics Laboratory I | |
| MATH 1314 | Pre Calculus Algebra 1 | 3 |
| or MATH 1332 | College Mathematics | |
| MATH 1370 | Introduction to Biomedical Statistics 5 | 3 |
| or MATH 3379 | Statistical Methods in Practice | |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| KINE 1331 | Foundations of Kinesiology 6 | 3 |
| KINE 2114 | Weight Training and Physical Conditioning | 1 |
| KINE 2115 | Lifetime Health and Wellness 3 | 1 |
| KINE 3362 | Functional Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINE 3363 | Assessment in Kinesiology 7 | 3 |
| KINE 3364 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| KINE 3373 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| KINE 3378 | Administration of Kinesiology and Sport 7 | 3 |
| or KINE 3365 | Sport Law | |
| or SPMT 3301 | Professional Development in Sports | |
| KINE 3388 | Sports in Contemporary Society 8 | 3 |
| KINE 4369 | Adapted Physical Activity | 3 |
| Major: Prescribed Electives | ||
| Select 2 credit hours of Kinesiology Activity Courses | 2 | |
| Racquet Sports | ||
| Basketball and Soccer | ||
| Rhythmic Activities & Dance | ||
| Track & Field | ||
| Lifetime Physical Activities | ||
| Martial Arts | ||
or KINE 2110 | Scuba/Diving | |
or KINE 2111 | Golf & Recreational Activities | |
| Softball and Volleyball | ||
| Kinesiology Activities | ||
| KINE, ATTR, SPMT Elective Hours may be at any level | 10 | |
| Major Prescribed Electives: Advanced 9 | ||
| Advanced KINE, ATTR, or SPMT Electives (classes must be 3000 or 4000 level courses) 9 | 12 | |
| Minor: Required 10 | ||
| Select 18 hours of Minor courses (a minimum of 9 must be advanced hours) | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).
- 2
Select one of the following: CHEM 1406 & CHEM 1411 OR PHYS 1305 & PHYS 1105 or PHYS 1301 & PHYS 1101. Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science).
- 3
Satisfies one hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
- 4
BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 may be used as transfer courses for this requirement; please see a SAM Center advisor for more details.
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Will accept MATH 1342, MATH 3379, OR STAT 3379 if transferred in from another institution or major.
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KINE 1331 is a prerequisite for all upper-level KINE classes and must be taken as a freshman. Transfers must take this course their first semester.
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Offered in Fall only; may also be offered in Summer.
- 8
Offered in Spring only; may also be offered in Summer.
- 9
Advanced KINE, ATTR, or SPMT Electives must be 3000-level or 4000-level courses.
- 10
If you select the Minor in Sport Coaching, you will need to take KINE electives to meet your 120-hour degree requirement. The following minor cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Kinesiology.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
Must earn a "C" or better for all ATTR, KINE, and/or SPMT courses.
KINE 1331 should be taken during the first year, first semester, or the first semester as a transfer.
Students must take BIOL 2403 and BIOL 2404 as an 8-hour sequence and should complete these courses as freshmen or sophomores.
CHEM 1406 is a prerequisite for CHEM 1407.
KINE 3362 requires a prerequisite of KINE 1331 or ATTR 2300, BIOL 2403 and 45 hours.
KINE 3373 requires junior standing and a minimum of 45 hours and KINE 1331 or ATTR 2300, BIOL 2403 and BIOL 2404
KINE 4393 requires KINE 2114, KINE 2115, ATTR 3370, KINE 3373, and KINE 3173; and 75 credit hours.
KINE Activity Courses are 1000 or 2000-level 1-hour courses.
KINE 4117 and KINE 4392 can be taken for students wanting to gain research experience. Talk to your professors to learn about opportunities.
