2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog


Movement Science, B.S.

The movement science option provides students with the educational background required for a variety of movement-based professions. Students who select this major often continue their education in graduate programs in kinesiology or physical therapy. Students are advised to consult with their adviser as early as possible in order to coordinate elective courses with specific interests.

Requirements

1. Core Curriculum (core hours depending on the number of coupled courses): (39-63 hours)

2. Major: Physical Education (41 hours)

Kinesiology Core Courses (14 hours)

KINE 10101Introduction to Kinesiology

KINE 10603Anatomical Kinesiology

KINE 20503Motor Behavior

KINE 30623Biomechanics

KINE 30634Exercise Physiology

Foundation Courses (15 hours)

KINE 30423Motor Development

 

KINE 30713Psychology of Sport

OR

KINE 30733Exercise Psychology

 

KINE 30843Neuromuscular Pathophysiology

KINE 40103Seminar in Kinesiology

KINE 40903Senior Internship

Emphasis Courses (choose 12 hours)

HLTH 30233Sport and Exercise Pharmacology

HLTH 30423Nutrition and Physical Activity

HLTH 40203Study of Human Disease

KINE 20313Foundations of Sport Injuries

KINE 30523Exercise Assessment and Prescription

KINE 30833Physical Activity and Disability

KINE 40793Senior Research in Kinesiology

3. Associated Requirements (27 hours)

BIOL 20204Anatomy and Physiology

BIOL 20214Anatomy and Physiology

CHEM 10113General Chemistry

CHEM 10125General Chemistry with Laboratory

MATH 10043Elementary Statistics

MATH 10054Precalculus with Trigonometry

PHYS 10154General Physics I with Laboratory

4. Electives as needed to complete (124 hours)