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Kinesiology—Bachelor of Science

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Website: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

College/School: Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions

Apply to UIW: Application for the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology program

Concentrations: Coaching and Leadership · Exercise Science

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree program is designed for individuals interested in promoting positive exercise, physical activity, and health and wellness behaviors in children and adults. Students may choose either the Coaching and Leadership or Exercise Science concentration; the degree program requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete.

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Degree Plan

Students can choose either the Coaching and Leadership concentration or the Exercise Science concentration to complete the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree program.  

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology—Coaching and Leadership Concentration

Total Credit Hours:120

UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum

UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.

 

UIW Core Curriculum 
 Composition and Rhetoric  6 credit hours 
 Literature and Art 6 credit hours 
 Science and Mathematics 7 credit hours 
 History and Behavioral Science 6 credit hours 
 Philosophy and Religion  9 credit hours 
 Second Language  6 credit hours 
 Wellness and Physical Education  3 credit hours
  43 total core credit hours
   
 Community Service  45 clock hours (non-credit) 
Total Credit Hours:43

For the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, this coursework from the UIW Core is required:

Required Science course: BIOL 2321 Anatomy and Physiology with Lab BIOL 2121

Required Social Science course for Exercise Science and Coaching & Leadership: PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology

Required Physical Education Activity course: PEHP 1162 Foundations of Training and Conditioning

Kinesiology Core Coursework

BIOL 2322Anatomy and Physiology II

3

BIOL 2122Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

1

KEHP 1301Foundations of Kinesiology

3

KEHP 2301Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription

3

KEHP 2305Motor Learning and Development

3

KEHP 2315Principles of Health

3

KEHP 3333Exercise Physiology

3

KEHP 3350Biomechanics

3

Total Credit Hours:22

Elective or Minor Coursework

Electives should be taken to satisfy the 120 credit hour program requirement. Students may complete a Nutrition Minor with 9 additional credit hours, a Psychology Minor with 12 additional credit hours, or a Sport Management Minor with 6 additional credit hours.

Total Credit Hours:9

Coaching and Leadership Concentration Coursework

KEHP 1201Individual Sports for Kinesiology Majors

2

KEHP 1202Team Sports for Kinesiology Majors

2

KEHP 1203Developmental Activities for Kinesiology Majors

2

PEHP
1 credit hour Aquatic Activity Course

1

KEHP 3303Elementary Physical Education Methods

3

KEHP 3307Health and Fitness Promotion

3

KEHP 3312Secondary Physical Education Methods

3

KEHP 3314Theories of Coaching

3

KEHP 3321Sport History

3

KEHP 3334Strength and Conditioning

3

KEHP 4314Coaching Seminar

3

KEHP 4346Adapted Physical Activity and Sport

3

KEHP 4395Practical Experience in Kinesiology

3

NUTR 2341Introduction to Nutrition

3

PSYC 3345Sports Psychology

3

SMHP 3301Introduction to Sport Management

3

SOCI 3350Sociology of Sport

3

Total Credit Hours:46

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology—Exercise Science Concentration

Total Credit Hours:120

UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum

UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.

 

UIW Core Curriculum 
 Composition and Rhetoric  6 credit hours 
 Literature and Art 6 credit hours 
 Science and Mathematics 7 credit hours 
 History and Behavioral Science 6 credit hours 
 Philosophy and Religion  9 credit hours 
 Second Language  6 credit hours 
 Wellness and Physical Education  3 credit hours
  43 total core credit hours
   
 Community Service  45 clock hours (non-credit) 
Total Credit Hours:43

For the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, this coursework from the UIW Core is required:

Required Science course: BIOL 2321 Anatomy and Physiology with Lab BIOL 2121

Required Social Science course for Exercise Science and Coaching & Leadership: PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology

Required Physical Education Activity course: PEHP 1162 Foundations of Training and Conditioning

Kinesiology Core Coursework

BIOL 2322Anatomy and Physiology II

3

BIOL 2122Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

1

KEHP 1301Foundations of Kinesiology

3

KEHP 2301Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription

3

KEHP 2305Motor Learning and Development

3

KEHP 2315Principles of Health

3

KEHP 3333Exercise Physiology

3

KEHP 3350Biomechanics

3

Total Credit Hours:22

Exercise Science Concentration Coursework

KEHP 1203Developmental Activities for Kinesiology Majors

2

KEHP 3307Health and Fitness Promotion

3

KEHP 3334Strength and Conditioning

3

KEHP 4311Applied Exercise Physiology

3

KEHP 4346Adapted Physical Activity and Sport

3

KEHP 4395Practical Experience in Kinesiology

3

PEHP
1 credit hour Aquatic Activity Course

1

PEHP
1 credit hour Rhythmic Activity Course

1

NUTR 2341Introduction to Nutrition

3

NUTR 4356Nutrition and Human Performance

3

PSYC 3345Sports Psychology

3

PSYC 3381Statistics in Psychology

3

PSYC 3384Research Methods I

3

SMHP 3301Introduction to Sport Management

3

Total Credit Hours:40

Elective or Minor Coursework

Electives must be taken to satisfy the 120 credit hour program requirement. Students may complete a Nutrition Minor with 6 additional credit hours (one upper, one lower division) or a Psychology Minor by selecting either PSYC 3331 or PSYC 3353.

Total Credit Hours:15