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Kinesiology: Exercise Science Emphasis - BS


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Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

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  • For more information about Kinesiology, see the department website.
  • Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
  • Admitted students must meet with an advisor. Current students should also meet with an advisor and log on to Degree Works  to check student-specific program progress.
  • A minor is not required for this degree, but is strongly encouraged. Please visit with your advisor about career and graduate school options.

 

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits 120

 

Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)

2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better 100 Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) 40
Total USU Credits 30 Upper-division USU Credits 20
USU Credits within the Major 10 Credits in Minor (if required) 12
Credits in Major see below Credits in American Institutions 3
General Education Requirements   see link University Studies Depth Requirements   see link
NOTES: The highest math requirement for this degree is STAT 1045: Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL)  or higher.

 

Admissions Requirements for this Program

New freshmen Admitted to USU in Good Standing

 

Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU 2.75 minimum overall GPA

First Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

BIOL 1010: Biology and the Citizen (BLS)   3   or another Biology Professional Development Course CHEM 1010: Introduction to Chemistry (BPS)   3   or another Chemistry Professional Development Course
ENGL 1010: Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1)   3     ENGL 2010: Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)   3    
MATH 1050: College Algebra (QL) , MATH 1100: Calculus Techniques (QL) MATH 1210 Calculus I (QL) ,  STAT 1040: Introduction to Statistics (QL)  or STAT 1045: Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL)   4 , 3 , 3  or 5   see Math Placement   Breadth American Institutions (BAI)   3  
KIN 2000: Introduction and History of Physical Education   2     Breadth Humanities (BHU)   3  
KIN Skill Development or PE Activity Course 1   Breadth Social Sciences (BSS)   3  
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Second Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

KIN 3000: Principles of Fitness  or PE 3000: Dynamic Fitness   3  or 3     BIOL 2320: Human Anatomy   4    
KIN 3100: Athletic Injuries   3     Integrated Professional Development Course 3  
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA)   3   Depth Social Sciences (DSS)   3  
Breadth Integrated Studies Course 3   Communications Intensive (CI)   3  
KAHS Elective Course(s) 3   KIN Skill Development or PE Activity Course 1  
KIN Skill Development or PE Activity Course 1        
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Third Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

BIOL 2420: Human Physiology   4     KIN 4100: Exercise Physiology   4    
KIN 3250: Anatomical Kinesiology   3     KIN 4200: Biomechanics (QI)   4    
KIN 4400: Evaluation in Physical Education (QI)   3     Communications Intensive (CI)   3  
Integrated Professional Development Course 3   Integrated Professional Development Course 2-4  
Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA)   3   Elective Course 3  
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Fourth Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

KIN 5100: Fitness Assessment and Exercise Programs   4     Elective Courses 14-18  
Upper-Division Elective Courses 2-5    
Elective Courses 8-9  
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Major Requirements


  • Program Admission Requirement: 2.75 overall GPA
  • Program Graduation Requirement: 2.75 overall GPA
  • All required major and elective courses may not be taken for a pass/fail grade, except for PE Skill Development courses.
  • A minor is not required for this degree but is strongly encouraged. Please visit with your advisor about career and graduate school options.

III. Professional Development Courses (16 credits)


Chemistry Courses (must complete at least 3 credits)


IV. Skill Development Courses (must complete at least 3 credits)


Courses in the skill development area and PE activity courses may not be repeated for credit in the major. Must be three different activity courses.

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