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.

Bachelor of Science, Major in Kinesiology (Clinical Exercise Science)
Core Curriculum
Component Area I (Communication)6
Component Area II (Mathematics) 13
Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 28
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) 33
Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 44
Degree Specific Requirements
BIOL 1406General Biology I4
BIOL 2403Human Anatomy & Physiology I 2, 6,74
BIOL 2404Human Anatomy & Physiology II 2, 6,74
CHEM 1411General Chemistry I 24
COMS 1361Public Speaking 43
ENGL 3330Introduction to Technical Writing3
FSCN 2362Nutrition3
KINE 1331Foundations of Kinesiology 53
KINE 2115Lifetime Health and Wellness 41
MATH 1314Pre Calculus Algebra 13
MATH 1316Plane Trigonometry3
PHYS 1301
& PHYS 1101		General Physics-Mechanics and Heat
and General Physics Laboratory I		4
PSYC 1301Introduction To Psychology 33
Select one of the following:3-4
BIOL 4374
Biostatistics
MATH 3379
Statistical Methods in Practice
PSYC 3401
Research Methods 8
STAT 3379
Statistical Methods in Practice
Major: Foundation
ATTR 3370Prevention & Care of Injuries3
ATTR 4369Therapeutic Exercise Interventions3
or KINE 4314 Advanced Strength Training
KINE 2114Weight Training and Physical Conditioning1
KINE 3173Exercise Physiology Laboratory 91
KINE 3362Functional Kinesiology 103
KINE 3364Motor Learning 103
KINE 3373Physiology of Exercise 9,103
KINE 4362Biomechanical Analysis3
KINE 4373Advanced Topics in Physiology of Exercise 93
KINE 4375Kinesiology Research Methods 103
KINE 4377Principles of Exercise Testing and Prescription 93
KINE 4393Adult Fitness Management3
KINE 4394Internship 113
KINE 4395Internship II 113
Major: Prescribed Electives 1210
Prescribed Electives: Advanced 133
Minor: Not Required 14,15
Total Hours120-121
1

Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).  

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 and is a prerequisite for all upper level KINE courses. Transfer students can co-enroll.

6

BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 may be used as a transfer course for this requirement; please see a SAM Center advisor for more details.

7

Must take 8-hour sequence of BIOL 2403 and BIOL 2404 and BIOL 2404 requires a grade of "C" or better in BIOL 2403.

8

PSYC 3401 will add one hour to the degree.

9

KINE 3173 and KINE 3373 should be taken in the same semester and are prerequisites for KINE 4377, KINE 4373, and KINE 4393.

10

Prerequisites for KINE 4375 include KINE 3362, KINE 3364, and KINE 3373.

11

Register for KINE 4394 and KINE 4395 to complete 6 semester credit hours (200 contact hours for each class). These internship classes can be taken in the same semester or two separate semesters. KINE 4393 is a prerequisite and you must have your internship set up for approval to register. Refer to the internship manual and contact the internship coordinator for assistance.

12

For all Prescribed Electives, students should ensure that the courses meet professional career goals and/or advanced degree prerequisites. Research professional schools of interest and the FAQ sections of PTCAS, OTCAS, and ATCAS based on your goals. 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; and KINE 4314. KINE 4117 and KINE 4392 can be taken for students wanting to gain research experience. Major electives can be selected from: ATTR, CHEM, BIOL, HLTH, KINE, PHYS, PSYC & SPMT.

13

Three elective hours need to be 3000- and/or 4000-level courses to meet the 42 advanced hour requirement. Major ADVANCED Electives may be selected from ATTR, BIOL, HLTH, KINE, PSYC & SPMT.

14

A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor. If a minor is added, additional semester credits hours will be required above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.

15

The following minor cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Kinesiology. The Sport Coaching minor is allowed to be paired with this degree program.

For students admitted to the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) 3+2 degree. These courses will be replaced with graduate-level courses in the MSAT program (shown in parentheses).
ENGL 3330Introduction to Technical Writing3
KINE 4375Kinesiology Research Methods3
KINE 4393Adult Fitness Management3
KINE 4394Internship3
KINE 4395Internship II3
Major: Prescribed Electives
HLTH 4395Special Topics in Health3
KINE 3363Assessment in Kinesiology3
KINE 4117Practicum1
KINE 4392Problems in Kinesiology3
Total Hours25

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.

All KINE majors and/or minors must earn a "C" or better for all KINE/ATTR courses.

KINE 1331 should be taken as a freshman or sophomore and is a prerequisite for all upper-level KINE courses.

MATH 1316, MATH 1410 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 and BIOL 2404 requires a grade of "C" or better in BIOL 2403.

ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 are prerequisites for ENGL 3330 and satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications).

ATTR 3370 requires prerequisites of KINE 1331 or ATTR 2300, BIOL 2403, and 45+ hours.

KINE 3362 requires prerequisites of KINE 1331 or ATTR 2300, BIOL 2403, and 45+ hours.

KINE 3364 requires a prerequisite of KINE 1331 or ATTR 2300, and 45+ hours.

KINE 3373 requires prerequisites of KINE 1331 or ATTR 2300, BIOL 2403, and BIOL 2404, and 45+ hours.

MATH 3379 requires 3 hours of college math.

KINE 4117 and KINE 4392 can be taken for students wanting to gain research experience.

KINE 4362 requires prerequisites of KINE 3362, PHYS 1301, and PHYS 1101 and 75+ hours.

KINE 4373 requires prerequisites of KINE 3373 and KINE 3173. 

KINE 4375 requires prerequisites of KINE 3364, KINE 3362, KINE 3373, and KINE 3173 .

KINE 4377 requires prerequisites of KINE 3362, KINE 3173, and KINE 3373.

KINE 4393 requires ATTR 3370, KINE 2114, KINE 2115, KINE 3173, and KINE 3373 and 75+ hours.

KINE 4394 and KINE 4395 require KINE 4393 and KINE 4377.

BIOL 4374 requires 8 hours of advanced BIOL and MATH 1314 or MATH 1420.

Prescribed Electives can be selected from ATTR, BIOL, CHEM, HLTH, KINE, PHYS, PSYC, & SPMT. Three elective hours need to be 3000- and/or 4000-level courses to meet the 42 advanced hour requirement.

First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
BIOL 24031, 24BIOL 24041, 24
ENGL 130133CHEM 141114
KINE 133143ENGL 130233
KINE 211551KINE 21141
MATH 131463PSYC 130173
 14 15
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area IV3Component Area V3
BIOL 14064FSCN 23623
HIST 130183HIST 130283
MATH 13163PHYS 11011
POLS 230593PHYS 13013
 POLS 230693
 16 16
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
BIOL 4374, MATH 3379, or PSYC 3401103ATTR 3370123
COMS 136153KINE 3364123
ENGL 33303KINE 4373113
KINE 3173111Prescribed Electives136
KINE 3362123 
KINE 337311,123 
 16 15
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
ATTR 4369 or KINE 43143KINE 4394143
KINE 43623KINE 4395143
KINE 4375123Prescribed Electives134
KINE 4377113Prescribed Electives: Advanced153
KINE 4393113 
 15 13
Total Hours: 120
1

Satisfies four semester credit hours of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science). 

2

BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 may be used as a transfer course for this requirement, please, see a SAM Center advisor for more details. Must take eight hour sequence of BIOL 2403 and BIOL 2404.

3

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications).

4

KINE 1331 should be taken in your first or second year and is a prerequisite for all upper level KINE courses. Transfer students can co-enroll.

5

Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option). 

6

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics). 

7

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences). 

8

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History). 

9

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).

10

PSYC 3401 will add one hour to the degree.

11

KINE 3173 should be taken with KINE 3373. Both classes are prerequisites for KINE 4373, KINE 4377, and KINE 4393.

12

Prerequisites for KINE 4375 include KINE 3362, KINE 3364, and KINE 3373.

13

For all Prescribed Electives, ensure that they meet professional career goals and/or advanced degree prerequisites. Refer to the schools you plan to apply to for specific prerequisites needed. Athletic Training: ATTR 4369 and KINE 4314Physical Therapy: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 4314 & KINE 4369;  KINE 4117 and KINE 4392 can be taken for students wanting to gain research experience. Three of these elective hours need to be advanced hours to meet 42 advanced hour requirement. Major Electives may be selected from ATTR, BIOL, CHEM, HLTH, KINE, PHYS, PSYC, and SPMT.

14

Register for KINE 4394 and KINE 4395 to complete 6 semester credit hours. These classes can be taken in the same semester or two separate semesters.

15

Three elective hours need to be 3000- and/or 4000-level courses to meet the 42 advanced hour requirement. Major ADVANCED Electives may be selected from ATTR, BIOL, HLTH, KINE, PSYC & SPMT.

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.

All KINE majors and/or minors must earn a "C" or better for all KINE/ATTR courses.

KINE 1331 should be taken as a freshman or sophomore and is a prerequisite for all upper-level KINE courses.

MATH 1316, MATH 1410 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 and BIOL 2404 requires a grade of "C" or better in BIOL 2403.

ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 are prerequisites for ENGL 3330 and satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications).

ATTR 3370 requires prerequisites of KINE 1331 or ATTR 2300, BIOL 2403, and 45+ hours.

KINE 3362 requires prerequisites of KINE 1331 or ATTR 2300, BIOL 2403, and 45+ hours.

KINE 3364 requires prerequisite of KINE 1331 or ATTR 2300, and 45+ hours.

KINE 3373 requires prerequisites of KINE 1331 or ATTR 2300, BIOL 2403, and BIOL 2404, and 45+ hours.

MATH 3379 requires 3 hours of college math.

KINE 4117 and KINE 4392 can be taken for students wanting to gain research experience.

KINE 4362 requires prerequisites of KINE 3362, PHYS 1301, and PHYS 1101 and 75+ hours.

KINE 4373 requires prerequisites of KINE 3373 and KINE 3173. 

KINE 4375 requires prerequisites of KINE 3364, KINE 3362, KINE 3373, and KINE 3173.

KINE 4377 requires prerequisites of KINE 3362, KINE 3173, and KINE 3373.

KINE 4393 requires ATTR 3370, KINE 2114, KINE 2115, KINE 3173, and KINE 3373 and 75+ hours.

KINE 4394 and KINE 4395 require KINE 4393 and KINE 4377.

BIOL 4374 requires 8 hours of advanced BIOL and MATH 1314 or MATH 1420.

Prescribed Electives can be selected from ATTR, BIOL, CHEM, HLTH, KINE, PHYS, & PSYC. Six to nine elective hours may need to be 3000- and/or 4000-level courses to meet the 42 advanced hour requirement.

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.