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Kinesiology

Tackle chronic disease. Champion fitness. Study the science of human movement and prepare for a career that improves lives.

Minor in Kinesiology

The Kinesiology Minor is suitable for students who are committed to the study and research of human movement in all its dimensions. This unique minor allows students to tailor their courses to investigate a specific kinesiology discipline that interests them the most. Undergraduate study of kinesiology focuses on areas such as:

  • exercise physiology, movement efficiency, and biomechanical analysis of movement
  • social, cultural, and psychological aspects of participation in physical activity and sport
  • physical growth, development, and body form throughout the lifespan
  • the instructional process of teaching/coaching physical activity and sport.

A minimum of 21 credit hours is required to earn a minor in Kinesiology. These include:

  • 12 hours of required coursework
  • 9 hours of specialization coursework (see below)
  • All minors require six hours of advanced (300- or 400-level) courses that are not used in any other major or minor.

Specialization Areas

  • Exercise Psychology & Health Behavior
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Teaching & Coaching Physical Activity
  • Biomechanics
  • Cultural & Interpretive Studies

 

Minor Requirements

 

Required courses (12 credit hours):

HK 154      Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Health

HK 140      Social Sci of Human Movement

HK 160      Foundations and Careers in Kinesiology

HK 201      Health Sciences Research Methods

 

Specialization Areas (Choose One)

Exercise Psychology and Health Behavior

Hours

Required specialization courses:

6

HK 440      Exercise and Health Psychology

 

HK 340      Social and Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity

 

Electives (choose at least 1):

3

HK 242      Intro to Sport Psychology

 

HK 443      Psychophysiology in Ex & Sport

 

KIN 444     Physical Activity and Chronic Diseases

 

HK 402      Tech-Driven Health Intervention

 

 

Exercise Physiology

Hours

Required specialization courses:

6

HK 150      Bioscience of Human Movement

 

HK 352      Bioenergetics of Movement

 

Electives (choose at least 1):

3

HK 450      Integrative Biology of Exercise

 

HK 452      Clin & Applied Ex Physiology

 

HK 453      Nutrition for Performance

 

HK 455      Exercise Endocrinology

 

 

Biomechanics

Hours

Required specialization courses:

6

HK 353      Biomechanics of Human Movement

 

HK 457      Motor Learning & Control

 

Electives (choose at least 1):

3

HK 250      Motor Development and Control

 

HK 456      Skill Acquisition Strategies

 

HK 262      Motor Development, Growth, and Form

 

 

Teaching and Coaching Physical Activity

Hours

Required specialization courses:

6

HK 461      Elementary Methods in Physical Education

 

HK 462      Secondary Methods in Physical Education

 

Electives (choose at least 1):

3

HK 463      Adapted Physical Education

 

HK 460      Instructional Strategies in PE

 

HK 362      Coaching Strategies

 

HK 464      Tech and Assessment in PE and Sport

 

 

Cultural and Interpretive Studies

Hours

Required specialization courses:

6

HK 243      Sport and Modern Society

 

HK 141      Contemporary Issues in Sport

 

Electives (choose at least 1):

3

KIN 466      Measurement and Eval in Kinesiology

 

HK 442      Body, Culture, and Society

 

HK 446      PA and Diverse Populations

 

 

To officially declare this minor, complete this online form.

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