Department of Kinesiology

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology may select a concentration in athletic training, rehabilitation science, exercise science, physical education, or strength and conditioning. Students with a concentration in athletic training are prepared to pursue state licensure in athletic training careers. The student must be admitted into the Athletic Training Apprenticeship Program within the UTSA Athletic Department in order to pursue this concentration. National certification in athletic training requires additional academic training in an accredited graduate program. Students with a concentration in rehabilitation science are prepared to pursue careers in health care such as physical therapy and/or occupational therapy. Physical and/or occupational therapy licensure requires additional academic training in an accredited graduate program. Students with a concentration in exercise science are trained for careers in exercise science, clinical exercise, and fitness programming in corporate, commercial, medical, and public settings. Graduates of this concentration are prepared for professional certifications in fitness and exercise physiology. The physical education concentration provides students the academic and professional experience required by the State Board for Educator Certification. To be certified as a teacher by the State of Texas, a student must complete their coursework, have practical teaching experience (student teaching), and pass the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES). The graduate of this program will then be certified to teach physical education in grades pre-kindergarten–12. Prior to starting the practical teaching experience, a student must be accepted into the Teacher Certification Program. Please refer to the section on Teacher Certification Program in the catalog for more information. Students who graduate from the strength and conditioning concentration will be prepared to earn strength and conditioning specialist certification (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Department Honors

The Department of Kinesiology awards Department Honors to certain outstanding students and provides the opportunity for advanced study under close faculty supervision.

Selection of honors designation is based on the student’s academic performance and recommendation by the faculty of the student’s major discipline. To be eligible for the program, students must have a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 at UT San Antonio and a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in their major at UT San Antonio. The minimum grade point averages must be maintained for students to receive the approval of the Department Honors Committee and the discipline faculty. Students applying for Department Honors are expected to enroll in the appropriate honors thesis course during their final two semesters. The completed thesis must be approved by the supervising faculty sponsor and another departmental faculty member. Students interested in this program should contact their professors for additional information.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology

This program provides students with the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Kinesiology. Kinesiology degree offers concentrations in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Rehabilitation Science, Physical Education, and Strength and Conditioning. Students are encouraged to pursue one of the concentrations, although they may pursue the major without a concentration. All required Kinesiology (KIN) courses and support work must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.

Academic advising for students seeking the Kinesiology degree is available in the Life and Health Sciences Advising Center. Students who wish to pursue teacher certification will be advised in the Interdisciplinary Education Advising Center.

The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, of which at least 39 must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)

Students seeking the B.S. degree in Kinesiology must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. If courses are taken to satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.

  • MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications or MAT 1073 Algebra for Scientists and Engineers should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics. 
  • BIO 1233 Contemporary Biology I and NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences should be used to satisfy the Life and Physical Sciences core requirements and major course requirements. 
    • BIO 1203 Biosciences I for Science Majors and BIO 1201 Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors may be taken in place of BIO 1233 if a biology lab course is required for graduate school applications. BIO 1203 will also satisfy a Life and Physical Sciences core requirement and as a major course requirement.
  • KIN 2123 Exercise as Medicine should be taken to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences and as a major course requirement. 
  • COM 2113 Public Speaking should be taken to satisfy the core requirement in the Component Area Option and as a major course requirement.

Click here to view the list of all Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.

Gateway Course

Students pursuing the B.S. degree in Kinesiology must successfully complete the following Gateway Course with a grade of “C-” or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete this course within two attempts, including dropping the course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change their major.

KIN 2303Foundations of Kinesiology

Degree Requirements

Students in the Kinesiology major are required to successfully complete all required KIN courses and select elective courses based on their post-graduate goals.

A. Required KIN courses36
Exercise as Medicine (Social and Behavioral Sciences Core)
Foundations of Kinesiology
Statistics for Sports and Human Performance
Motor Development
Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
and Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology Laboratory
Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory
Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory
Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Evaluation
Introduction to Sport Psychology
Motor Learning
B. Support courses12
Complete at least 12 semester credit hours of support course work.
Contemporary Biology I (Life and Physical Sciences core )
Biosciences I for Science Majors
and Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors
Public Speaking (Component Area core)
College Algebra with Applications (Mathematics core) *
Algebra for Scientists and Engineers
Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (Life and Physical Sciences Core)
C. Experiential Learning Courses3
Students are required to complete at least 3 credit hours of experiential learning by taking one or more of the following courses.
Service Learning in Kinesiology
Independent Study
Independent Study
Independent Study
Independent Study
Practicum in Kinesiology Research
Practicum in Kinesiology Research
Practicum in Athletic Coaching
Internship in Kinesiology
Internship in Kinesiology
D. Major electives30
All candidates for this degree must complete 30 semester credit hours of major electives. The major electives can be any upper-division KIN courses that are not already part of the degree requirement. Students pursuing a minor or double major can petition to substitute up to 6 credit hours of the major electives with minor or other major courses.
E. Free electives12
All candidates for this degree must complete free electives to meet the 120-hour minimum for the degree, including enough electives at the upper-division level to meet the UT San Antonio minimum of 39 upper-division hours.
Total Credit Hours93
*

MAT 1093, MAT 1193, MAT 1213, or MAT 1214 may replace MAT 1023 or MAT 1073 and satisfy both a degree requirement and a core curriculum requirement.

B.S. in Kinesiology – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
AIS 1263 AIS: Life and Health Sciences (First Year Experience Requirement) 3
KIN 2303 Foundations of Kinesiology 3
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (Communication core) 3
Language, Philosophy and Culture core 3
Creative Arts core 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
WRC 1023 Freshman Composition II (Communication core) 3
BIO 1233
Contemporary Biology I (Life and Physical Sciences core)
or Biosciences I for Science Majors and Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors
3
MAT 1023
College Algebra with Applications (Mathematics core)
or Algebra for Scientists and Engineers
3
KIN 2123 Exercise as Medicine (Social and Behavioral Sciences core) 3
American History core 3
 Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
COM 2113 Public Speaking (Component Area Option core) 3
NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (Life and Physical Sciences core) 3
KIN 3313
KIN 3311
Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
and Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology Laboratory
4
American History core 3
Government-Political Science core 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
KIN 3103 Motor Development 3
KIN 3463 Musculoskeletal Anatomy 3
Government-Political Science core 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Third Year
Fall
KIN 2403 Statistics for Sports and Human Performance 3
KIN 3433
KIN 3431
Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory
4
Elective 3
Elective 3
KIN Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
KIN 3323
KIN 3321
Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory
4
KIN Elective 3
KIN Elective 3
KIN Elective 3
KIN Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Fourth Year
Fall
KIN 4123 Introduction to Sport Psychology 3
KIN 4403 Motor Learning 3
KIN Elective 3
KIN Elective 3
KIN Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
KIN 4113 Evaluation 3
KIN Elective 3
KIN Elective 3
Experiential learning course 3
 Credit Hours12
 Total Credit Hours120

Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology (Athletic Training Concentration)

This program provides students with the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Training. Students must be accepted into the Athletic Training Apprenticeship Program to pursue this concentration. Students become eligible to apply for the Texas state licensure upon completing 1800 hours of clinical internship over a minimum of five semesters. All required kinesiology courses and support courses must be completed with a grade of "C-" or better.

Admission Policy

Kinesiology majors can declare a concentration in Athletic Training upon earning a C- or higher in KIN 2303 Foundations of Kinesiology and acceptance into the Athletic Training Apprenticeship Program. Students must also have an overall cumulative GPA above 2.75 on a 4.0 scale to be admitted in the concentration. Students are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 throughout their program.

The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, of which at least 39 must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)

Students seeking the B.S. degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Training must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements. If courses are taken to satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.

  • MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications or MAT 1073 Algebra for Scientists and Engineers should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics. 
  • BIO 1203 Biosciences I for Science Majors and NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences should be used to satisfy the core requirements in Life and Physical Sciences and as major course requirements. 
  • KIN 2123 Exercise as Medicine should be taken to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences and as a major course requirement. 
  • COM 2113 should be taken to satisfy the core requirement in the Component Area Option and as a major course requirement.

Click here to view the list of all Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.

Gateway Course

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology must successfully complete the following Gateway Course with a grade of “C-” or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete this course within two attempts, including dropping a course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change their major.

KIN 2303Foundations of Kinesiology

Degree Requirements

Students in the Athletic Training concentration are required to successfully complete all required KIN courses, support courses, experiential learning courses, and electives.

A. Required KIN courses50
Exercise as Medicine (Social and Behavioral Sciences core)
Medical Terminology
Basic Life Support and Advanced First Aid
Foundations of Kinesiology
Statistics for Sports and Human Performance
Motor Development
Motor Learning
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory
Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory
Assessment of Fitness and Performance
and Assessment of Fitness and Performance Laboratory
Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Therapeutic Modalities
Evaluation
Introduction to Sport Psychology
Evaluation of Athletic Injuries
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Exercise Nutrition
B. Support courses32
Biosciences I for Science Majors
and Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors (Life and Physical Sciences core)
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II
Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Laboratory
Public Speaking (Component Area Option core course)
Survey of Drugs and Health
College Algebra with Applications (Mathematics core) *
Algebra for Scientists and Engineers
Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (Life and Physical Sciences core)
Algebra-based Physics I
and Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory
C. Experiential learning courses3
Students must complete at least 3 semester credit hours of experiential learning by repeating KIN 4931 Practicum in Athletic Training. Those pursuing state licensure in Athletic Training are required to complete at least 1800 hours of clinical hours in KIN 4931 taken over 5 semesters. Credits earned beyond the 3 semester credit hour minimum will apply to the major electives in section D below.
Practicum in Athletic Training (The course may be repeated up to 6 times.)
D. Major electives8
All candidates for this degree must complete at least 8 semester credit hours of major electives, dependent on the experiential learning credit earned in section C above. The major electives can be any upper-division KIN courses not already part of the degree requirement. Recommended courses are below.
Theory of Coaching
Fitness Instruction
Principles of Strength and Conditioning
Practical Applications of Strength and Conditioning
Developmental/Adapted Physical Activity
Total Credit Hours93
*

MAT 1093, MAT 1193, MAT 1213, or MAT 1214 may replace MAT 1023 or MAT 1073 and satisfy both a degree requirement and a core curriculum requirement.

B.S. in Kinesiology, Athletic Training Concentration – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
AIS 1263 AIS: Life and Health Sciences (First Year Experience Requirement) 3
KIN 2303 Foundations of Kinesiology 3
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (Communication core) 3
Language, Philosophy and Culture core 3
Creative Arts core 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
BIO 1203
BIO 1201
Biosciences I for Science Majors
and Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors (Life and Physical Science core)
4
KIN 2141 Medical Terminology 1
KIN 2123 Exercise as Medicine (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 3
KIN 2211 Basic Life Support and Advanced First Aid 1
MAT 1023
College Algebra with Applications (Mathematics core)
or Algebra for Scientists and Engineers
3
WRC 1023 Freshman Composition II (Communication core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
BIO 2053
BIO 2051
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I
4
COM 2113 Public Speaking (Component Area core) 3
KIN 3463 Musculoskeletal Anatomy 3
NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (Life and Physical Sciences core) 3
American History core 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
BIO 2063
BIO 2061
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II
4
KIN 3303 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 3
KIN 4931 Practicum in Athletic Training 1
CHE 1004
Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences
or General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory
4
KIN 2403 Statistics for Sports and Human Performance 3
 Credit Hours15
Third Year
Fall
PHY 1603
PHY 1611
Algebra-based Physics I
and Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory
4
KIN 3433
KIN 3431
Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory
4
KIN 4143 Evaluation of Athletic Injuries 3
KIN 4931 Practicum in Athletic Training 1
American History core 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
KIN 3323
KIN 3321
Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory
4
KIN 4043 Therapeutic Modalities 3
KIN 4243 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 3
KIN 4931 Practicum in Athletic Training 1
Government-Political Science core 3
 Credit Hours14
Fourth Year
Fall
HTH 3003 Survey of Drugs and Health 3
KIN 3103
Motor Development
or Motor Learning
3
KIN 3443
KIN 3441
Assessment of Fitness and Performance
and Assessment of Fitness and Performance Laboratory
4
KIN 4253 Exercise Nutrition 3
KIN 4931 Practicum in Athletic Training (if pursuing state licensure in Athletic Training) 1
 Credit Hours14
Spring
KIN 4113 Evaluation 3
KIN 4123 Introduction to Sport Psychology 3
KIN 4931 Practicum in Athletic Training (if pursuing state licensure in Athletic Training) 1
KIN Elective 3
KIN Elective 3
Government-Political Science core 3
 Credit Hours16
 Total Credit Hours120

Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology (Exercise Science Concentration)

This program provides students with the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science. Students are trained for careers in exercise science. All kinesiology degree core and support work must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.

Admission Policy

Kinesiology majors can declare a concentration in Exercise Science upon earning a C- or higher in KIN 2303 Foundations of Kinesiology. Students must also have an overall cumulative GPA above 2.50 on a 4.0 scale to be admitted in the concentration. Students are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 throughout their program.

The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, of which at least 39 must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)

Students seeking the B.S. degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements. If courses are taken to satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.

  • MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications or MAT 1073 Algebra for Scientists and Engineers should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics. 
  • BIO 1233 Contemporary Biology I and NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences should be used to satisfy the Life and Physical Sciences core requirements and major course requirements. 
    • BIO 1203 Biosciences I for Science Majors and BIO 1201 Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors may be taken in place of BIO 1233 if a biology lab course is required for graduate school applications. BIO 1203 will also satisfy a Life and Physical Sciences core requirement and as a major course requirement.
  • KIN 2123 Exercise as Medicine should be taken to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences and as a major course requirement. 
  • COM 2113 Public Speaking should be used to satisfy the Component Area Option requirement and as a major course requirement.

Click here to view the list of all Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.

Gateway Course

Students pursuing the B.S. degree in Kinesiology must successfully complete the following Gateway Course with a grade of “C-” or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete this course within two attempts, including dropping a course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change their major.

KIN 2303Foundations of Kinesiology

Degree Requirements

Students in the Exercise Science concentration are required to successfully complete all required KIN courses, support courses, an experiential learning course, and electives.

A. Required KIN courses57
Exercise as Medicine (Social and Behavioral Science core)
Medical Terminology
Foundations of Kinesiology
Statistics for Sports and Human Performance
Management in Kinesiology
Fitness Instruction
Principles of Strength and Conditioning
Motor Development
Motor Learning
Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
and Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology Laboratory
Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory
Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory
Assessment of Fitness and Performance
and Assessment of Fitness and Performance Laboratory
Exercise Prescription
Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Exercise Psychology
Evaluation
Introduction to Sport Psychology
Exercise Nutrition
Advanced Exercise Physiology
B. Support courses12
Complete at least 12 semester credit hours of support coursework.
Contemporary Biology I (Life and Physical Sciences Core)
Biosciences I for Science Majors
and Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors
Public Speaking (Component Area Option Core)
College Algebra with Applications (Mathematics core) *
Algebra for Scientists and Engineers
Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (Life and Physical Science core)
C. Experiential learning courses3
Students are required to complete at least 3 credit hours of experiential learning by taking one or more of the following courses.
Service Learning in Kinesiology
Independent Study
Independent Study
Independent Study
Independent Study
Practicum in Kinesiology Research
Practicum in Kinesiology Research
Practicum in Athletic Coaching
Internship in Kinesiology
Internship in Kinesiology
D. Major electives21
All candidates for this degree must complete 21 credit hours of major electives. The major electives can be any upper-division KIN courses that are not already part of the degree requirement.
Total Credit Hours93
*

MAT 1093, MAT 1193, MAT 1213, or MAT 1214 may replace MAT 1023 or MAT 1073 and satisfy both a degree requirement and a core curriculum requirement.

B.S. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science Concentration – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
AIS 1263 AIS: Life and Health Sciences (First Year Experience Requirement) 3
KIN 2303 Foundations of Kinesiology 3
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (Communication core) 3
Language, Philosophy and Culture core 3
Creative Arts core 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
BIO 1233
Contemporary Biology I (Life and Physical Science core)
or Biosciences I for Science Majors and Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors
3
KIN 2123 Exercise as Medicine (Social and Behavioral Science core) 3
KIN 2141 Medical Terminology 1
KIN 2441 Management in Kinesiology 1
MAT 1023
College Algebra with Applications (Mathematics core)
or Algebra for Scientists and Engineers
3
WRC 1023 Freshman Composition II (Communication core) 3
 Credit Hours14
Second Year
Fall
COM 2113 Public Speaking (Component Area core) 3
NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (Life and Physical Sciences core) 3
KIN 3313
KIN 3311
Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
and Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology Laboratory
4
American History core 3
Government-Political Science core 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
KIN 3053 Fitness Instruction 3
KIN 3433
KIN 3431
Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory
4
KIN 3463 Musculoskeletal Anatomy 3
American History core 3
Government-Political Science core 3
 Credit Hours16
Third Year
Fall
KIN 3073 Principles of Strength and Conditioning 3
KIN 3323
KIN 3321
Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory
4
KIN 3443
KIN 3441
Assessment of Fitness and Performance
and Assessment of Fitness and Performance Laboratory
4
KIN Elective 3
 Credit Hours14
Spring
KIN 2403 Statistics for Sports and Human Performance 3
KIN 3103
Motor Development
or Motor Learning
3
KIN 3453 Exercise Prescription 3
KIN 4253 Exercise Nutrition 3
KIN Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
KIN 4123 Introduction to Sport Psychology 3
KIN 4233 Advanced Exercise Physiology 3
KIN 4023 Exercise Psychology 3
KIN Elective 3
KIN Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
KIN 4113 Evaluation 3
Experiential learning course 3
KIN Elective 3
KIN Elective 3
KIN Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours120

Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology (Rehabilitation Science Concentration)

This program provides students with the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Rehabilitation Science. This concentration is suited for students who are taking prerequisite courses for medical schools or graduate programs in health professions (e.g., Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physician Assistant, etc.). Students who are interested in applying to these programs are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor and consult with the UT San Antonio Health Professions Office. All required kinesiology courses and support courses must be completed with a grade of "C-" or better.

Accelerated advanced degree programs 

Through UT San Antonio’s partnership with UT Health San Antonio, Kinesiology major students in the Rehabilitation Science Concentration are eligible to apply to the 3+2 M.S. in Respiratory Therapy Program and 3+3 Physical Therapy Early Acceptance Program (PTEAP). The 3+2 M.S. in Respiratory Therapy Program allows students to complete B.S. in Kinesiology from UT San Antonio and M.S. in Respiratory Therapy from UT Health San Antonio in 5 years.  The 3+3 Physical Therapy Early Acceptance Program allows students to complete B.S. in Kinesiology from UT San Antonio and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from UT Health San Antonio in 6 years. Students interested in applying to these programs are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor and consult with the UT San Antonio Health Professions Office. 

Admission Policy

Kinesiology majors can declare a concentration in Rehabilitation upon earning a C- or higher in KIN 2303 Foundations of Kinesiology. Students must also have an overall cumulative GPA above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to be admitted in the concentration. Students are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 throughout their program.

The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, of which at least 39 must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)

Students seeking the B.S. degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Rehabilitation Science must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements. If courses are taken to satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.

  •  MAT 1073 Algebra for Scientists and Engineers should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics. 
  • BIO 1203 Biosciences I for Science Majors and NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Life and Physical Sciences and the major support course requirement.
    • BIO 1223 Biosciences II for Science Majors may also apply to the Life and Physical Sciences core requirement and as a major course requirement.
  • KIN 2123 Exercise as Medicine should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences and the major KIN course requirement. 
  • COM 2113 Public Speaking should be used to satisfy the core requirement in the Component Area Option and the major support course requirement. Any other core curriculum course completed to meet a major requirement may also apply to the Component Area Option.

Click here to view the list of all Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.

Gateway Course

Students pursuing the B.S. degree in Kinesiology must successfully complete the following Gateway Course with a grade of “C-” or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete this course within two attempts, including dropping the course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change their major.

KIN 2303Foundations of Kinesiology

Degree Requirements

Students in the Rehabilitation Science concentration are required to successfully complete all required KIN courses, support courses, an experiential learning course, and electives based on their post-graduate goals. Students interested in applying to graduate programs in health professions (ex. Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physician's Assistant) are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor and consult with the UT San Antonio Health Professions Office.

A. Required KIN courses43
Exercise as Medicine (Social and Behavioral Sciences core)
Medical Terminology
Basic Life Support and Advanced First Aid
Foundations of Kinesiology
Statistics for Sports and Human Performance
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory
Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory
Motor Development
Motor Learning
Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Therapeutic Modalities
Evaluation
Evaluation of Athletic Injuries
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Exercise Nutrition
B. Support courses29
Biosciences I for Science Majors
and Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors (Life and Physical Sciences core)
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Laboratory
Public Speaking (Component Area Option Core)
Algebra for Scientists and Engineers (Mathematics core) *
Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (Life and Physical Sciences core)
Algebra-based Physics I
and Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory
C. Experiential learning courses3
Students are required to complete at least 3 credit hours of experiential learning by taking one or more of the following courses.
Service Learning in Kinesiology
Independent Study
Independent Study
Independent Study
Independent Study
Practicum in Kinesiology Research
Practicum in Kinesiology Research
Practicum in Athletic Coaching
Internship in Kinesiology
Internship in Kinesiology
D. Designated electives18
All candidates for this degree must complete 18 designated elective credits to meet the 120-hour minimum for the degree, including enough electives at the upper-division level to meet the UT San Antonio minimum of 39 upper-division hours. The designated elective courses may be selected from any upper-division KIN courses that are not already part of the degree requirements or from the courses listed below (i.e., courses commonly required for application to graduate programs in health professions, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant/associate, respiratory therapy).
Biosciences II Laboratory for Science Majors
Biosciences II for Science Majors
Genetics
Microbiology
and Microbiology Laboratory
Basic Chemistry
General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry II Laboratory
Organic Chemistry I
and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
Algebra-based Physics II
and Algebra-based Physics II Laboratory
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychopathology
Lifespan Developmental Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Total Credit Hours93
*

MAT 1093, MAT 1193, MAT 1213, or MAT 1214 may replace MAT 1073 and satisfy both a degree requirement and a core curriculum requirement.

B.S. in Kinesiology, Rehabilitation Science Concentration – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan 

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
AIS 1263 AIS: Life and Health Sciences (First Year Experience Requirement) 3
KIN 2303 Foundations of Kinesiology 3
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (Communication core) 3
Language, Philosophy and Culture core 3
Creative Arts core 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
BIO 1203
BIO 1201
Biosciences I for Science Majors
and Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors (Life and Physical Sciences core)
4
CHE 1103
CHE 1121
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Laboratory
4
KIN 2141 Medical Terminology 1
MAT 1073 Algebra for Scientists and Engineers (Mathematics core) 3
WRC 1023 Freshman Composition II (Communication core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
PHY 1603
PHY 1611
Algebra-based Physics I
and Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory
4
KIN 2123 Exercise as Medicine (Social and Behavioral Sciences core) 3
KIN 2211 Basic Life Support and Advanced First Aid 1
Elective 4
Elective 4
 Credit Hours16
Spring
BIO 2053
BIO 2051
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I
4
KIN 2403 Statistics for Sports and Human Performance 3
KIN 3463 Musculoskeletal Anatomy 3
Elective 4
 Credit Hours14
Third Year
Fall
BIO 2063
BIO 2061
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II
4
KIN 3303 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 3
KIN 3323
KIN 3321
Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory
4
NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (Life and Physical Sciences core) 3
 Credit Hours14
Spring
KIN 4143 Evaluation of Athletic Injuries 3
COM 2113 Public Speaking (Component Area Option core) 3
KIN 3433
KIN 3431
Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory
4
American History core 3
Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Fourth Year
Fall
KIN 3103
Motor Development
or Motor Learning
3
KIN 4253 Exercise Nutrition 3
KIN 4243 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 3
American History core 3
Government-Political Science core 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
KIN 4113 Evaluation 3
KIN 4043 Therapeutic Modalities 3
Experiential learning course 3
Government-Political Science core 3
Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours120

Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology (Physical Education Concentration)

This program provides students with the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Physical Education. The physical education concentration provides students the academic and professional experience as required by the State Board for Educator Certification. To be certified as a teacher by the State of Texas, a student must complete their coursework, have practical teaching experience (student teaching), and pass the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES). The graduate of this program will then be certified to teach physical education in grades pre-kindergarten - 12. Prior to starting the practical teaching experience, a student must be accepted into the Teacher Certification Program. The requirements for acceptance into the Teacher Certification Program include a 2.75 cumulative grade point average. Students are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 throughout their program. Please refer to the section on Teacher Certification Program in the catalog for more information. All required kinesiology courses and support courses must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.

Academic advising for students seeking the Physical Education concentration is available in the Interdisciplinary Education Advising Center.

The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, of which at least 39 must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)

Students seeking the B.S. degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Physical Education must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements. If courses are taken to satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.

  • MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications or MAT 1073 Algebra for Scientists and Engineers should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics. 
  • BIO 1233 Contemporary Biology I and NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences should be used to satisfy the Life and Physical Sciences core requirements and major course requirements. 
    • BIO 1203 Biosciences I for Science Majors may be taken in place of BIO 1233 if required for graduate school applications. BIO 1203 will also satisfy a Life and Physical Sciences core requirement and as a major course requirement.
  • KIN 2123 Exercise as Medicine should be taken to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences and as a major course requirement. 
  • COM 2113 Public Speaking should be taken to satisfy the core requirement in the Component Area Option and as a major course requirement.

Click here to view the list of all Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.

Gateway Course

Students pursuing the B.S. degree in Kinesiology must successfully complete the following Gateway Course with a grade of “C-” or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete this course within two attempts, including dropping a course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change their major.

KIN 2303Foundations of Kinesiology

Degree Requirements

Students in the Physical Education concentration are required to successfully complete all required KIN courses, support courses, teacher certification courses, and electives.

A. Required KIN courses37
Exercise as Medicine (Social and Behavioral Sciences core)
Basic Life Support and Advanced First Aid
Foundations of Kinesiology
Statistics for Sports and Human Performance
Motor Development
Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
and Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology Laboratory
Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory
Instruction of Sports Activities and Games
Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory
Evaluation
Fundamental Motor Skills
Developmental/Adapted Physical Activity
B. Support courses12
Contemporary Biology I (Life and Physical Sciences core)
Biosciences I for Science Majors
Public Speaking (Component Area core)
College Algebra with Applications (Mathematics core) 1
Algebra for Scientists and Engineers
Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (Life and Physical Sciences core)
C. Teacher certification courses32
Students completing CI 4713, instead of CI 4711 and CI 4721 will complete 33 credit hours in Teacher certificate courses.
Methods of Teaching Content in the Elementary School-Physical Education 2
Teaching and Learning in the Secondary Classroom
Methods of Teaching Content in the Secondary School-Physical Education 2
All Level EC12 Yearlong Clinical Teaching I
and All Level EC12 Yearlong Clinical Teaching II
Clinical Teaching: All Level EC12
Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society
Learning and Development in the Secondary School Adolescent
Assessment and Evaluation
Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society
Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 7-12
Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines-Grades 7-12 2
Introduction to Special Education
D. Designated electives12
All candidates for this degree must take at least 12 semester credit hours in a second teaching field (e.g., mathematics, social science, and history) or complete the Athletic Coaching certificate (15 semester credit hours) to meet the graduation requirement. Obtaining a teaching certificate in a second field is recommended because it improves employment prospects. To be eligible for the certification exam in a second teaching area, the student will need 18 semester credit hours of coursework in the relevant content area.
Total Credit Hours93
1

MAT 1093MAT 1193, MAT 1213, or MAT 1214 may replace MAT 1023 or MAT 1073 and satisfy both a degree requirement and a core curriculum requirement.

2

These courses require an advisor code and are restricted to students who have applied and been accepted into the Teacher Certification Program.

All the courses listed for the Physical Education Concentration are required for teacher certification in physical education. Only the courses marked with superscript 1 are restricted and require an advisor code and acceptance into the Teacher Certification Program. Advisor codes for these classes will be issued only if all prerequisites have been completed.

For more information about completing a second teaching certification, please visit the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching. For more information about completing the Certificate in Athletic Coaching, please visit the Certificate area of this department page.

B.S. in Kinesiology, Physical Education Concentration – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
AIS 1263 AIS: Life and Health Sciences (First Year Experience Requirement) 3
KIN 2303 Foundations of Kinesiology 3
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (Communication core) 3
Language, Philosophy and Culture core 3
Creative Arts core 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
BIO 1233 Contemporary Biology I (Life and Physical Sciences core) 3
KIN 2123 Exercise as Medicine (Social and Behavioral Sciences core) 3
WRC 1023 Freshman Composition II (Communication core) 3
American History core 3
Government-Political Science core 3
 Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
COM 2113 Public Speaking (Component Area core) 3
MAT 1023
College Algebra with Applications (Mathematics core)
or Algebra for Scientists and Engineers
3
KIN 2211 Basic Life Support and Advanced First Aid 1
KIN 3413 Instruction of Sports Activities and Games 3
NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (Life and Physical Sciences core) 3
American History core 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
KIN 3313
KIN 3311
Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
and Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology Laboratory
4
KIN 3103 Motor Development 3
KIN 4343 Fundamental Motor Skills 3
EDU 2103 Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society 3
Government-Political Science core 3
 Credit Hours16
Third Year
Fall
EED 2013 Introduction to Teaching and Learning in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society 3
EDP 3203 Learning and Development in the Secondary School Adolescent 3
SPE 3603 Introduction to Special Education 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
KIN 3433
KIN 3431
Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory
4
KIN 4423 Developmental/Adapted Physical Activity 3
EDP 4203 Assessment and Evaluation 3
CI 4203 Teaching and Learning in the Secondary Classroom 3
Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Fourth Year
Fall
KIN 2403 Statistics for Sports and Human Performance 3
KIN 3323
KIN 3321
Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory
4
CI 4273 Methods of Teaching Content in the Elementary School-Physical Education 3
LTED 3773 Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines-Grades 7-12 3
CI 4711 All Level EC12 Yearlong Clinical Teaching I 1
 Credit Hours14
Spring
KIN 4113 Evaluation 3
CI 4313 Methods of Teaching Content in the Secondary School-Physical Education 3
ESL 3083 Second Language Teaching and Learning for Grades 7-12 3
CI 4721 All Level EC12 Yearlong Clinical Teaching II 1
Elective 3
 Credit Hours13
 Total Credit Hours120

Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology (Strength and Conditioning Concentration)

This program provides students with the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning. Students are trained for careers in strength and conditioning. All kinesiology degree core and support work must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.

Admission Policy

Kinesiology majors can declare a concentration in Strength and Conditioning upon earning a "C-" or higher in KIN 2303 Foundations of Kinesiology. Students must also have an overall cumulative GPA above 2.50 on a 4.0 scale to be admitted in the concentration. Students are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 throughout their program.

The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, of which at least 39 must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)

Students seeking a B.S. degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements. If courses are taken to satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.

  • MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications or MAT 1073 Algebra for Scientists and Engineers should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics. 
  • BIO 1233 Contemporary Biology I and NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences should be used to satisfy the Life and Physical Sciences core requirements and major course requirements. 
    • BIO 1203 Biosciences I for Science Majors and BIO 1201 Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors may be taken in place of BIO 1233 if a biology lab course is required for graduate school applications. BIO 1203 will also satisfy a Life and Physical Sciences core requirement and as a major course requirement.
  • KIN 2123 Exercise as Medicine should be taken to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences and major course requirements.
  • COM 2113 Public Speaking should be used to satisfy the Component Area Option requirement and major course requirements.

Click here to view the list of all Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.

Gateway Course

Students pursuing the B.S. degree in Kinesiology must successfully complete the following Gateway Course with a grade of “C-” or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete this course within two attempts, including dropping a course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change their major.

KIN 2303Foundations of Kinesiology

Degree Requirements

Students in the Strength and Conditioning concentration are required to successfully complete all required KIN courses, support courses, an experiential learning course, and electives.

A. Required KIN courses57
Exercise as Medicine (Social and Behavioral Science core)
Basic Life Support and Advanced First Aid
Foundations of Kinesiology
Statistics for Sports and Human Performance
Management in Kinesiology
Fitness Instruction
Principles of Strength and Conditioning
Practical Applications of Strength and Conditioning
Motor Development
Motor Learning
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
and Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology Laboratory
Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory
Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory
Assessment of Fitness and Performance
and Assessment of Fitness and Performance Laboratory
Exercise Prescription
Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Evaluation
Introduction to Sport Psychology
Exercise Nutrition
B. Support courses12
Complete at least 12 semester credit hours of support coursework.
Contemporary Biology I (Life and Physical Sciences Core)
Biosciences I for Science Majors
and Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors
Public Speaking (Component Area Option Core)
College Algebra with Applications (Mathematics core) *
Algebra for Scientists and Engineers
Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (Life and Physical Science core)
C. Experiential learning courses6
Students are required to complete 6 credit hours of experiential learning from the following courses.
Internship in Kinesiology (Taken twice)
Internship in Kinesiology
D. Major electives18
All candidates for this degree must complete 18 semester credit hours of major electives. The major electives can be any upper-division KIN courses that are not already part of the degree requirement.
Total Credit Hours93
*

MAT 1093, MAT 1193, MAT 1213, or MAT 1214 may replace MAT 1023 or MAT 1073 and satisfy both a degree requirement and a core curriculum requirement.

B.S. in Kinesiology, Strength and Conditioning Concentration – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
AIS 1263 AIS: Life and Health Sciences (First Year Experience Requirement) 3
KIN 2303 Foundations of Kinesiology 3
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (Communication core) 3
Language, Philosophy and Culture core 3
Creative Arts core 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
BIO 1233
Contemporary Biology I (Life and Physical Science core)
or Biosciences I for Science Majors and Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors
3
KIN 2123 Exercise as Medicine (Social and Behavioral Science core) 3
KIN 2211 Basic Life Support and Advanced First Aid 1
KIN 2441 Management in Kinesiology 1
MAT 1023
College Algebra with Applications (Mathematics core) *
or Algebra for Scientists and Engineers
3
WRC 1023 Freshman Composition II (Communication core) 3
 Credit Hours14
Second Year
Fall
COM 2113 Public Speaking (Component Area core) 3
NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (Life and Physical Sciences core) 3
KIN 3313
KIN 3311
Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology
and Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology Laboratory
4
KIN 3463 Musculoskeletal Anatomy 3
American History core 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
KIN 2403 Statistics for Sports and Human Performance 3
KIN 3053 Fitness Instruction 3
KIN 3303 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 3
KIN 3433
KIN 3441
Exercise Physiology
and Assessment of Fitness and Performance Laboratory
4
Government-Political Science core 3
 Credit Hours16
Third Year
Fall
KIN 3073 Principles of Strength and Conditioning 3
KIN 3323
KIN 3321
Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Laboratory
4
KIN 3443
KIN 3441
Assessment of Fitness and Performance
and Assessment of Fitness and Performance Laboratory
4
American History core 3
 Credit Hours14
Spring
KIN 3103
Motor Development
or Motor Learning
3
KIN 3453 Exercise Prescription 3
KIN 3083 Practical Applications of Strength and Conditioning 3
KIN Elective 3
Government-Political Science core 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
KIN 4113 Evaluation 3
KIN 4123 Introduction to Sport Psychology 3
KIN 4253 Exercise Nutrition 3
Experiential learning course 3
KIN Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
Experiential learning course 3
KIN Elective 3
KIN Elective 3
KIN Elective 3
KIN Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours120
*

MAT 1093, MAT 1193, MAT 1213, or MAT 1214 may replace MAT 1023 or MAT 1073 and satisfy both a degree requirement and a core curriculum requirement.

Certificate in Athletic Coaching

All students pursuing a Certificate in Athletic Coaching must complete the following 15 semester credit hours. The practicum should be taken after completing the coaching and support courses. Concurrent registration of one of the coaching/support courses with the practicum may be permitted with instructor approval. Students must report the completion of the certificate after fulfilling the requirements. Students must work with the instructor of the Athletic Coaching practicum to submit the proper paperwork to the Registrar's Office.

KIN 3013Theory of Coaching3
KIN 3073Principles of Strength and Conditioning3
KIN 3223Coaching Leadership3
KIN 4413Coaching Methods3
KIN 4943Practicum in Athletic Coaching3
Total Credit Hours15

Kinesiology (KIN) Courses

KIN 1001. Individual Physical Activities. (0-3) 1 Credit Hour.

Practice in the techniques of individual physical activities. Sections focus on particular sports or fitness activities as indicated in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of KIN 1001 alone or in combination with KIN 1101 will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Course Fee: LRHC $10; PAG1 $20; STHC $6.

KIN 2123. Exercise as Medicine. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = KINE 1338)

This course is designed to provide students with developmentally appropriate knowledge and skills in health and fitness. The course will address health-related issues in personal, interpersonal, and community settings. An individual fitness requirement may be required. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences. Generally Scheduled Location: Main Campus. Course Fee: DL01 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18; KSM1 $10.

KIN 2141. Medical Terminology. (1-0) 1 Credit Hour.

This course examines the word roots, prefixes, suffixes and terms used in medicine and clinical exercise. A major focus will be on the terms used in the major organ systems of the body, diseases, injuries, and medical treatments. Course Fee: DL01 $25; LRHC $10; STHC $6.

KIN 2211. Basic Life Support and Advanced First Aid. (1-1) 1 Credit Hour.

A study of advanced first aid procedures, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) for health care providers. Upon successful completion of this course, students become eligible to obtain certification in advanced first aid from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association. (Formerly titled “First aid and CPR”. Formerly KIN 3213. Credit cannot be earned for both KIN 2211 and KIN 3213). Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $6; DL01 $25; PAG1 $20.

KIN 2303. Foundations of Kinesiology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = KINE 1301)

Study of the history and philosophy of physical activity, and an introduction to anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, motor behavior, and psychology of exercise and sport. This course will also introduce careers in kinesiology and the requirements for graduation with a degree in kinesiology. (Formerly titled "Cultural and Scientific Foundations of Kinesiology.") Generally Scheduled Location: Main Campus, Internet. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; DL01 $75; KSM1 $10.

KIN 2403. Statistics for Sports and Human Performance. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: MAT 1023 or MAT 1073. This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills to use descriptive and inferential statistics to summarize, analyze, and interpret data in the field of Kinesiology. Emphasis will be placed on the selection of appropriate statistics based on the purpose of the analysis, the use of statistical analysis software to conduct data analysis, and the interpretation and discussion of the results. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; KSM1 $10.

KIN 2441. Management in Kinesiology. (1-0) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisite: KIN 2303. Introduction to concepts and skills that will prepare the student to become an effective leader of physical fitness, including program and facility organization, administration, and oversight. Course Fee: DL01 $25; LRHC $10; STHC $6.

KIN 3013. Theory of Coaching. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course will discuss the principles and philosophies of coaching sports in a modern environment. Domains will remain consistent with that of the National Standards for Sport Coaches. Areas of focus: The study of professional and development of personal coaching philosophies, understanding and implementing mission-vision-values, mindset, awareness, and effective feedback. Student coaches will also gain certification through the NFHS coaching diploma. This course qualifies as part of the Athletic Coaching Certificate. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; KSM1 $10.

KIN 3053. Fitness Instruction. (2-3) 3 Credit Hours.

The course will discuss how to design, choreograph and lead a group fitness class, training on modalities (including walking/jogging, hiking, strength and resistance, HIIT and interval, boot camp, yoga, cycling, and more), essentials of exercise and physiology, foundations of nutrition and healthy eating, how to adapt for special populations like pregnant and senior participants, business skills, and professional responsibilities. (Formerly KIN 3051. Credit may only be earned for one of the following: KIN 3051 or KIN 3053.). Course Fee: LRHC $10; PAG1 $20; STHC $18.

KIN 3073. Principles of Strength and Conditioning. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: KIN 3433. Analysis of exercise techniques and technical considerations of assessing, designing, and implementing strength training and conditioning programs. Includes the concepts of program design for resistance, plyometric, speed, agility, and aerobic endurance training. Also includes the concepts of periodization to improve sports performance. (Formerly KIN 3071. This course satisfies the requirement for KIN 3071; credit cannot be earned for both KIN 3071 and KIN 3073.). Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; KSM1 $10.

KIN 3083. Practical Applications of Strength and Conditioning. (2-3) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: KIN 3463. Analysis of practical implementation of strength and conditioning training and assessment modalities, including the application of warm-up and flexibility training and exercise technique analysis for resistance, speed, agility, plyometrics, and aerobic endurance training concepts. Course Fee: PAG1 $20; LRHC $10; STHC $18.

KIN 3103. Motor Development. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

A study of motor, physical, and neuromuscular development across the human life span. Effects of social, cognitive, growth and maturation, and aging factors on motor development will be addressed. Generally Scheduled Location: Main Campus, Internet. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; DL01 $75; KSM1 $10.

KIN 3223. Coaching Leadership. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course will discuss an athletic principled leadership model and decision-making and problem-solving techniques used by modern coaches. The student will learn to lead the team as a head coach through discussion of leadership scenarios. KIN 3013 is highly recommended as a prerequisite. This course qualifies as part of the Athletic Coaching Certificate. Course fees: LRHC $10; KSM1 $10; STHC $18.

KIN 3303. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: KIN 3463. Prevention and care of athletic injuries. A study of training and conditioning for the team and individual. Techniques and procedures for emergencies: diagnostic, preventive, and remedial measures. Organization of the training room facility. Directed field experience may be required. (Formerly titled "Athletic Injuries and Training Procedures.") Course Fee: KSM1 $10; LRHC $10; STHC $18; DL01 $75.

KIN 3311. Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology Laboratory. (1-1) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisite: KIN 2303. Corequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in KIN 3313 is required. This laboratory-based course will use 3D anatomical models to study human anatomical systems and physiological processes. This lab will complement the content covered in KIN 3313. Course Fee: PAG1 $20; LRHC $10; STHC $6.

KIN 3313. Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: KIN 2303. Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in KIN 3311 is required. This course is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge of anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, lymphatic/immune, muscular, nervous, and renal systems. Course Fee: KSM1 $10; LRHC $10; STHC $18; DL01 $75.

KIN 3321. Biomechanics Laboratory. (1-1) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisite: KIN 3313 or BIO 2053. Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in KIN 3323 is required. Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of human movement through analysis of video and biomechanical data. Application of Biomechanics to sports performance enhancement and injury prevention. This lab will complement the content covered in KIN 3323. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $6; DL01 $25; PAG1 $20.

KIN 3323. Biomechanics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: KIN 3313 or BIO 2053. Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in KIN 3321 is required for Kinesiology majors. The study of the human body in sports motion and sport objects in motion. The application of mechanical principles, kinematics, and kinetics. Generally Scheduled Location: Main Campus, Internet. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; DL01 $75; KSM1 $10.

KIN 3413. Instruction of Sports Activities and Games. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Development, organization, and delivery of appropriate physical activities for children through the adolescent stage. Some practicum teaching experience is required. Course Fee: LRHC $10; PAG1 $20; STHC $18.

KIN 3431. Exercise Physiology Laboratory. (1-1) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisite: KIN 3313 or BIO 2063. Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in KIN 3433 is required. Laboratory exercises demonstrating principles of exercise physiology. Topics include metabolic, cardiorespiratory, and neuromuscular responses to physical activity and exercise. This lab will complement the content covered in KIN 3433. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $6; DL01 $25; PAG1 $20.

KIN 3433. Exercise Physiology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: KIN 3313 or BIO 2063. Corequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in KIN 3431 is required for Kinesiology majors. This course examines physiological responses and adaptations to exercise, emphasizing metabolism, energy systems, and the functions of key body systems, including the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. Generally Scheduled Location: Main Campus, Internet. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; DL01 $75; KSM1 $10.

KIN 3441. Assessment of Fitness and Performance Laboratory. (1-1) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisite: KIN 3433. Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in KIN 3443 is required. This course includes laboratory, measurements, and evaluation of aerobic capacity, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength/endurance, power, and agility. Students are required to demonstrate competence in administering fitness tests. This lab will complement the content covered in KIN 3443. (Formerly titled "Graded Exercise Testing and Fitness Assessment Lab"). Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $6; DL01 $25; PAG1 $20.

KIN 3443. Assessment of Fitness and Performance. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: KIN 3433. Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in KIN 3441 is required. Study of the principles and concepts of measurement and evaluation of fitness and athletic performance. Topics include graded exercise testing, assessment of aerobic capacity, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength/endurance, power, and agility. (Formerly titled "Graded Exercise Testing and Fitness Assessment."). Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; DL01 $75; KSM1 $10.

KIN 3453. Exercise Prescription. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: KIN 3433. A study and application of principles and concepts related to designing exercise programs. The target population includes apparently healthy adults and individuals with special considerations, including cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, obesity, diabetes, pregnancy, and children. Course Fee: KSM1 $10; LRHC $10; STHC $18; DL01 $75.

KIN 3463. Musculoskeletal Anatomy. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in KIN 3313 or BIO 2053. A detailed examination of the musculoskeletal system. This course focuses on bones, bone markings, articulations, and origins, insertions, actions, and innervations of the muscles. The course is designed to provide students with knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy that is fundamental to understanding sports, exercise, and rehabilitation sciences. Course Fee: KSM1 $10; LRHC $10; STHC $18; DL01 $75.

KIN 4023. Exercise Psychology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: KIN 2303. An investigation of psychological processes and behaviors related to participation in exercise and physical activities. Psychological effects of exercise, motives for fitness, exercise adherence, and fitness counseling. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; DL01 $75; KSM1 $10.

KIN 4043. Therapeutic Modalities. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: KIN 3303, KIN 3463, KIN 4143, and admission to one of the following concentrations: Athletic Training, Kinesiology and Health Science, or Rehabilitation Science. This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of therapeutic modalities currently used in clinical rehabilitation. Students will learn the theoretical basis and application procedures for a variety of modalities including therapeutic heat and cold, electrotherapy, therapeutic massage, ultrasound, and laser/light therapy. Course Fees: LRHC $10; STHC $18; PAG1 $20.

KIN 4113. Evaluation. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: KIN 2403. Application of test, measurement, and evaluation theory. Emphasis is on proper selection and administration of tests, appropriate evaluation of test results using basic statistical procedures, and assignment of grades. Course Fee: DL01 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18; KSM1 $10.

KIN 4123. Introduction to Sport Psychology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: KIN 2303. This course involves an in-depth study of the psychological factors that underlie and support human behavior and performance, particularly as it relates to sports. This course introduces contemporary and practical theories regarding mental processes and applicable uses for this information. (Formerly titled "Psychosocial Aspects of Exercise and Sport.") Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Generally Scheduled Location: Main Campus, Internet. Course Fee: DL01 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18; KSM1 $10.

KIN 4143. Evaluation of Athletic Injuries. (3-1) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: KIN 3303 and KIN 3463, and admission to one of the following concentrations: Athletic Training, Kinesiology and Health Science, or Rehabilitation Science. The course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the etiology and pathophysiology of common musculoskeletal injuries occurring in sport and exercise, clinical assessment of injuries, and proper taping and wrapping techniques. One-hour labs are required each week in addition to the lecture hours. (Formerly titled "Advanced Athletic Training.") Course Fee: KSM1 $10; LRHC $10; STHC $18; DL01 $75.

KIN 4233. Advanced Exercise Physiology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: KIN 3433. In-depth study of exercise physiology, emphasizing application of physiological principles of training for physical fitness and sport performance, graded exercise testing, and professional issues. This course includes introduction to research in exercise physiology. Course Fees: KSM1 $10; LRHC $10; STHC $18.

KIN 4243. Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: KIN 4143 and admission to one of the following concentrations: Athletic Training, Kinesiology and Health Science, or Rehabilitation Science. This course examines various therapeutic exercises and programs used in the treatment and rehabilitation of exercise-related injuries. Course Fee: KSM1 $10; LRHC $10; STHC $18; DL01 $75.

KIN 4253. Exercise Nutrition. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: KIN 3433 or NDT 2043. This course will address the basic concepts of nutrition from a scientific basis, applying these concepts to understanding of food nutritional labeling, dietary recommendations for health and fitness, as well as exercise or sport performance enhancement. Course Fee: KSM1 $10; LRHC $10; STHC $18; DL01 $75.

KIN 4263. Clinical Exercise Physiology. (3-1) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: KIN 3441, KIN 3443, and KIN 3453. This course will examine the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for exercise physiology practiced in clinical settings. Topics will include diseases of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic systems. Skills in administering graded exercise testing with ECG monitoring, pulmonary function testing, and screening for metabolic disease will be emphasized in laboratory settings. Additionally, exercise prescription and programming will be studied for persons with chronic disease. Course Fees: KSM1 $10; LRHC $10; STHC $18.

KIN 4343. Fundamental Motor Skills. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Provide instruction in facilitating motor skills, which provide the basis for all movement capacities and their application in specialized activities geared to the early childhood through adolescent stages. Some practicum teaching experience is required. Course Fee: LRHC $10; PAG1 $20; STHC $18.

KIN 4403. Motor Learning. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: KIN 3313 or BIO 2053. Functional applications of motor control and learning theory in skill instruction and sports performance. Generally Scheduled Location: Main Campus. Course Fee: DL01 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18; KSM1 $10.

KIN 4413. Coaching Methods. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course studies the physical application, planning, and practical implementation of different coaching methodologies in modern sporting environments. It will provide students with the necessary craft and skillsets to teach, assess, and self-evaluate their athletes through LTAD (Long Term Athletic Development) and relative age effect developmental models. This class will be approximately 30% theory and 70% practical format. KIN 3013 is highly recommended as a pre-req. This course qualifies as part of the Athletic Coaching Certificate. Course Fee: LRHC $10; PAG1 $20; STHC $18.

KIN 4423. Developmental/Adapted Physical Activity. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: KIN 3103. A developmental and functional approach to the study of disabilities in physical activity. Legislation, pathologies, and adaptation principles. Off-campus service-learning experience is required throughout the course. Course Fee: DL01 $75; LRHC $10; STHC $18; STFK $57.

KIN 4803. Study Abroad. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Enrollment in a linked study abroad course or consent of the department chair. An international experiential opportunity that allows students to obtain valuable knowledge relevant to their field of study. This course will satisfy 3 hours of the upper-division Kinesiology electives. May be repeated when topics vary. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18.

KIN 4806. Study Abroad. (0-0) 6 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Enrollment in a linked study abroad course or consent of the department chair. An international experiential opportunity that allows students to obtain valuable knowledge relevant to their field of study. This course will satisfy 6 hours of the upper-division Kinesiology electives. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $36.

KIN 4903. Service Learning in Kinesiology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: KIN 2303 and junior or senior status. This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills related to community engagement through education and promotion of physical activity and healthy lifestyle. The course will address the development of professional skills and identities in areas of civic engagement, social justice, and working with multicultural communities through group projects and service-learning that aim to improve knowledge, access, and participation in physical activity. 50 hours of service-learning hours are required. Restricted to Kinesiology majors. Course Fees: STFK $57; LRHC $10; STHC $18.

KIN 4911. Independent Study. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisite: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered. Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. Student must dedicate 50 hours to complete the 1-credit hour independent study. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Course Fee: STHC $6; LRHC $10; STFK $57.

KIN 4912. Independent Study. (0-0) 2 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered. Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. Student must dedicate 100 hours to complete the 2-credit hour independent study. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Course Fee: STHC $12; LRHC $10; STFK $57.

KIN 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered. Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. Student must dedicate 150 hours to complete the 3-credit hour independent study. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Course Fee: STHC $18; LRHC $10; STFK $57.

KIN 4916. Independent Study. (0-0) 6 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered. Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. Students must dedicate 300 hours to complete the 6-credit hour independent study. No more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Course Fee: STHC $36; LRHC $10; STFK $57.

KIN 4923. Practicum in Kinesiology Research. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to Kinesiology major and consent of Instructor. This course provides150 hours of supervised research experience in various areas of Kinesiology. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours will apply to a bachelor's degree. (Same as KIN 4926 when repeated twice. Formerly KIN 4933. Credit can only be earned for one of the following: KIN 4926, KIN 4933, or KIN 4923.) Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; STFK $57.

KIN 4926. Practicum in Kinesiology Research. (0-0) 6 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. This course provides 300 hours of supervised research experience in various areas of kinesiology. May not be repeated. (Same as KIN 4933 and KIN 4923 repeated twice. Credit can only be earned for KIN 4923, KIN 4933, or KIN 4926.). Course Fee: STFK $57; LRHC $10; STHC $36.

KIN 4931. Practicum in Athletic Training. (1-0) 1 Credit Hour.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Athletic Training concentration. This course provides practical applications in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, and includes a minimum of 150 hours of supervised field and clinical experiences in athletic training. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 semester credit hours. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STFK $57; STHC $6.

KIN 4943. Practicum in Athletic Coaching. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: KIN 3013, KIN 3223, and KIN 4413, one of the listed prerequisites may be taken concurrently with the practicum; instructor approval is required. Student will complete 150 hours of supervised coaching practicum with appropriate agency in the field of Kinesiology. Student must present the proof of first aid and CPR certification before starting the practicum. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 semester credit hours. (Formerly titled "Practicum in Kinesiology."). Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18; STFK $57.

KIN 4953. Special Studies. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Course Fees: KSM1 $10; LRHC $10; STHC $18; DL01 $75.

KIN 4963. Internship in Kinesiology. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Student is required to have a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or greater and must have junior or senior standing. The student will complete 150 hours of supervised internship with an appropriate agency in the field of kinesiology. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 semester credit hours. (Same as KIN 4966 if repeated twice. Formerly KIN 4936 if repeated twice. Credit cannot be earned for KIN 4963, KIN 4936, and KIN 4966.) Restricted to Kinesiology majors. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fee: STFK $57; LRHC $10; STHC $18.

KIN 4966. Internship in Kinesiology. (0-0) 6 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Student is required to have a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or greater and must have junior or senior standing. Student will complete 300 hours of supervised internship with appropriate agency in the field of Kinesiology. No more than 6 semester credit hours of internship will apply to a bachelor’s degree. (Same as KIN 4936. KIN 4966 is equivalent to KIN 4963 repeated twice. Credit cannot be earned for KIN 4963, KIN 4936, and KIN 4966.) Course Fee: LRHC $10; STFK $57; STHC $36.