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Program Sample Plan

Program name: Kinesiology B.S.
Sub-plan: Exercise and Health Sciences
Sample Plan: Exercise and Health Sciences
Total Credits: 121.0
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Year 1 - Fall Semester: 15.0 cr
BIOL 1009 - General Biology : 4.0 cr : BIOL
COMM 1101 - Introduction to Public Speaking : 3.0 cr : CIV
Freshman Composition :4.0 cr
LE (Arts/Humanities) :4.0 cr
Year 1 - Spring Semester: 15.0 cr
KIN 1871 - Survey of Kinesiology, Physical Activity, Health Promotion, and Sport Management : 3.0 cr
PSTL 1281 - Principles of Psychology : 4.0 cr : SOCS
LE (Historical Perspectives) :4.0 cr
CHEM 1061 - Chemical Principles I : 3.0 cr : PHYS
CHEM 1065 - Chemical Principles I Laboratory : 1.0 cr : PHYS
Year 2 - Fall Semester: 15.0 cr
PHYS 1101W - Introductory College Physics I : 4.0 cr : PHYS, WI
LE (Environment) :3.0 cr
LE (Global Perspectives) :3.0 cr
Elective or LE Requirement 2.0 cr
LE (Technology and Society) :3.0 cr
Year 2 - Spring Semester: 16.0 cr
KIN 3027 - Human Anatomy for Kinesiology, Physical Activity, and Health Promotion : 4.0 cr
PSTL 1004 - Statistics: Understanding and Applying Data : 4.0 cr : MATH
PE 1014 - Conditioning : 1.0 cr
KIN 3001 - Lifetime Health and Wellness : 3.0 cr : SOCS
LE (LE Requirement) :4.0 cr
Year 3 - Fall Semester: 15.0 cr
KIN 3135 - Introduction to Motor Learning and Control : 3.0 cr
KIN 3385 - Human Physiology : 4.0 cr
KIN 3982 - Research Methods in Kinesiology, Physical Activity, Health Promotion + Sport : 3.0 cr
PE 1048 - Bowling : 1.0 cr
PE 1074 - Beginning Volleyball : 1.0 cr
SMGT 3501 - Sport in a Diverse Society : 3.0 cr : SOCS, DSJ
Year 3 - Spring Semester: 15.0 cr
KIN 3132 - Introduction to Motor Development Across the Lifespan : 3.0 cr
KIN 4385 - Exercise Physiology : 4.0 cr
PE 1016 - Posture and Individual Exercise : 1.0 cr
PE 1078 - Ultimate Disc : 1.0 cr
KIN 4214 - Health Promotion : 3.0 cr
LE (Literature) :3.0 cr
Year 4 - Fall Semester: 15.0 cr
KIN 3112 - Introduction to Biomechanics : 4.0 cr
KIN 3126W - Sport and Exercise Psychology : 3.0 cr : WI
KIN 5122 - Applied Exercise Physiology : 3.0 cr
KIN 5485 - Exercise Testing and Prescription : 3.0 cr
KIN 3696 - Supervised Practical Experience : 2.0 cr
Year 4 - Spring Semester: 15.0 cr
KIN 3131W - History and Philosophy of Sport : 3.0 cr : WI
KIN 5123 - Motivational Interventions in Physical Activity : 3.0 cr
KIN 5142 - Applied Nutrition for Sport Performance and Optimal Health : 3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
KIN 5141 - Nutrition and Exercise for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention : 3.0 cr