Applied Movement Science (BSKin&Health)
This program is designed for students interested in studying human movement as a background for helping others develop motor skills, physically active lifestyles and fitness. The field of kinesiology consists of biomechanical, physiological, psychological, managerial, epidemiological, rehabilitative, and sociocultural approaches to the study of human movement and personal and public health.
Total Hours Required: 120
Plan of Study
The Plan of Study is a suggested four-year course sequence to support academic planning and serves as a helpful guide. Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor to tailor their course selections and timelines to their individual goals and circumstances.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| KIN 310 | Physiological Basis of Conditioning | 3 |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part I (030) | 3 | |
| First-Year Signature Course (090) | 3 | |
| M 305G | Preparation for Calculus | 3 |
| RHE 306 | Rhetoric and Writing | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| HED 311 | Introduction to Health Promotion and Behavioral Science | 3 |
| PSY 301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| American and Texas Government (070) | 3 | |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part I (030) | 3 | |
| KIN 119 | Topics in Movement Competence | 1 |
| RHE 309J | Topics in Writing | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| KIN 335C | Motor Learning | 3 |
| KIN 311K | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| Humanities (040) | 3 | |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part I (030) | 3 | |
| KIN 119 | Topics in Movement Competence | 1 |
| American and Texas Government (070) | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| KIN 424K | Applied Human Anatomy | 4 |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Transcript-recognized minor or certificate or College-level concentration (specialization or track in a second field of study) | 3 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts (050) | 3 | |
| KIN 119 | Topics in Movement Competence | 1 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| Hours chosen from: HED/KIN course | 3 | |
| KIN 321 | Theory of Human Performance | 3 |
or |
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| Physiology of Exercise | ||
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Transcript-recognized minor or certificate or College-level concentration (specialization or track in a second field of study) | 3 | |
| KIN 332 | Techniques of Fitness Leadership | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| KIN 320 | Applied Biomechanics of Human Movement | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: HED/KIN Course | 3 | |
| Transcript-recognized minor or certificate or College-level concentration (specialization or track in a second field of study) | 3 | |
| KIN 349 | History of Sport and Physical Activity | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| Hours chosen from: HED/KIN course | 2 | |
| Transcript-recognized minor or certificate or College-level concentration (specialization or track in a second field of study) | 3 | |
| KIN 361 | Coaching Theory and Principles I | 3 |
| KIN 336 | Neuromuscular Control | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Hours chosen from: HED/KIN course | 3 | |
| Transcript-recognized minor or certificate or College-level concentration (specialization or track in a second field of study) | 3 | |
| KIN 357 | Strategic Management of Sport Organizations | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division Elective | 3 | |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Requirements
All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major | ||
| KIN 311K | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 320 | Applied Biomechanics of Human Movement | 3 |
| M 305G | Preparation for Calculus (or Calculus - required for major) | 3 |
| KIN 424K | Applied Human Anatomy | 4 |
| KIN 321 | Theory of Human Performance | 3 |
or | ||
| Physiology of Exercise | ||
| Hours chosen from: HED or KIN | 11 | |
| Hours chosen from: | 9 | |
| Introduction to Health Promotion and Behavioral Science | ||
| Physiological Basis of Conditioning | ||
| Management of Physical Activity and Sport Programs | ||
| Motor Learning | ||
| Historical and Ethical Issues in Physical Culture and Sports | ||
| Subtotal | 36 | |
| Degree (see details below) | 21 | |
| Free electives: Additional coursework to reach total hours required. | 21 | |
| Subtotal | 42 | |
| General Education | ||
| Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | ||
| Subtotal | 42 | |
| College Requirements - Education | ||
| General University Requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Degree - Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health (BSKin&Health)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
Social and Behavioral Sciences (080) chosen from: ANT, ECO, GRG, LIN, or SOC. | ||
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Topics in Movement Competence (any 3 topics) | ||
PED | ||
| Transcript-recognized minor or certificate or College-level concentration (specialization or track in a second field of study) | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Additional Requirements and Policy
Undergraduates are expected to have completed two years in a single foreign language in high school. Students without two years of high school foreign language coursework must earn credit for beginning-level proficiency in a foreign language; this credit does not count toward the student’s degree. Students should consult their advisors to determine whether additional foreign language requirements apply to them. A list of acceptable substitute courses is available in the Student Dean's Office, George I. Sánchez Building 2.110.
More information, including a list of specializations, tracks, and minors is available.