Movement Science, BS

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: Movement Science (41 hours)

Kinesiology Core Courses (14 hours)

KINE 10101	Introduction to Kinesiology	1
KINE 10603	Anatomical Kinesiology	3
KINE 30403	Motor Behavior	3
KINE 30623	Biomechanics	3
KINE 30634	Exercise Physiology	4

Foundation Courses (15 hours)

KINE 30423	Motor Development	3
KINE 30713	Psychology of Sport	3
	OR
KINE 30733	Exercise Psychology	3
	OR
KINE 51413	Psychology of Aging and Physical Activity	3
	OR
KINE 51423	Psychology of Injury In Physical Activity	3
KINE 30843	Neuromuscular Pathophysiology	3
KINE 40103	Seminar in Kinesiology	3
KINE 40903	Senior Internship	3

Emphasis Courses (choose 12 hours)

HLTH 30233	Sport and Exercise Neurophysiology	3
HLTH 30423	Nutrition and Physical Activity	3
HLTH 40203	Study of Human Disease	3
KINE 20313	Foundations of Sport Injuries	3
KINE 30523	Exercise Assessment and Prescription	3
KINE 30833	Physical Activity and Disability	3
KINE 40793	Senior Research in Kinesiology	3

3. Associated Requirements (27 hours)

BIOL 20204	Anatomy and Physiology	4
BIOL 20214	Anatomy and Physiology	4
CHEM 10113	General Chemistry I	3
CHEM 10125	General Chemistry II with Laboratory	5
MATH 10043	Elementary Statistics	3
MATH 10054	Precalculus with Trigonometry	4
PHYS 10154	General Physics I with Laboratory	4

4. Electives as needed to complete (120 hours)