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Program Sample Plan

Program name: Kinesiology B.S.
Sample Plan: Kinesiology BS Sample Plan
Total Credits: 121.0
The sample plan below shows you one of several possible ways to complete this degree. Your academic plan may look different if you have already fulfilled some requirements, if you have multiple course options to choose from in your major, or if courses don't fit your schedule in a given term. Use Graduation Planner to make your customized plan, and work with your academic adviser to ensure that you are on track to graduate on time.
Year 1 - Fall Semester: 15.0 cr
CHEM 1015 - Introductory Chemistry: Lecture : 3.0 cr : PHYS
CHEM 1017 - Introductory Chemistry: Laboratory : 1.0 cr : PHYS
Freshman Composition :4.0 cr
LE (Writing Intensive - Lower Division) :4.0 cr
LE (Technology and Society) :3.0 cr
CEHD recommends EDHD 1525W (WI); and WRIT 1301 (Fresh Comp)
Year 1 - Spring Semester: 16.0 cr
KIN 1871 - Survey of Kinesiology, Physical Activity, Health Promotion, and Sport Management : 3.0 cr
PE 1014 - Conditioning : 1.0 cr
LE (Mathematical Thinking) :4.0 cr
PSY 1001 - Introduction to Psychology : 4.0 cr : SOCS
BIOL 1009 - General Biology : 4.0 cr : BIOL
Year 2 - Fall Semester: 16.0 cr
KIN 3001 - Lifetime Health and Wellness : 3.0 cr : SOCS
PHYS 1101W - Introductory College Physics I : 4.0 cr : PHYS, WI
LE (Global Perspectives) :3.0 cr
LE (Civic Life and Ethics) :3.0 cr
LE (Literature) :3.0 cr
CEHD recommends CI 1368 (GP,Lit); YOST 1368W (GP, Lit, WI); and OLPD 1461 or FSOS 1461 (Civ)
Year 2 - Spring Semester: 16.0 cr
KIN 3027 - Human Anatomy for Kinesiology, Physical Activity, and Health Promotion : 4.0 cr
LE (Historical Perspectives) :4.0 cr
LE (Arts/Humanities) :4.0 cr
CEHD recommends CI 1121 (DS, HP) and CI 1032 (A/H)
PE 1016 - Posture and Individual Exercise : 1.0 cr
LE (Environment) :3.0 cr
Year 3 - Fall Semester: 14.0 cr
KIN 3385 - Human Physiology : 4.0 cr
KIN 3126W - Sport and Exercise Psychology : 3.0 cr : WI
KIN 3135 - Introduction to Motor Learning and Control : 3.0 cr
KIN 3982 - Research Methods in Kinesiology, Physical Activity, Health Promotion + Sport : 3.0 cr
PE 1012 - Running for Beginners : 1.0 cr
Year 3 - Spring Semester: 16.0 cr
KIN 3132 - Introduction to Motor Development Across the Lifespan : 3.0 cr
KIN 3131W - History and Philosophy of Sport : 3.0 cr : WI
SMGT 3501 - Sport in a Diverse Society : 3.0 cr : SOCS, DSJ
PE 1067 - Basketball : 1.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Year 4 - Fall Semester: 14.0 cr
KIN 3112 - Introduction to Biomechanics : 4.0 cr
KIN 3696 - Supervised Practical Experience : 3.0 cr
PE 1074 - Beginning Volleyball : 1.0 cr
KIN 4136 - Embodied Cognition : 3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Year 4 - Spring Semester: 14.0 cr
KIN 4385 - Exercise Physiology : 4.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Elective :4.0 cr
KIN 5142 - Applied Nutrition for Sport Performance and Optimal Health : 3.0 cr