The Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Kinesiology offers teacher-certification and non-certification options. The mission of the teacher-certification option is to prepare for Texas State certification to teach physical education at all levels from Early Childhood through Grade 12. The mission of the non-certification option is to prepare for entry-level positions related to exercise in clinical, business or other settings, or to prepare for post-baccalaureate professional (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine) or graduate studies related to exercise science. The non-certification option may be used to prepare for the State examination for licensing as an athletic trainer in Texas. A student wanting to pursue the Texas athletic trainer license should consult with an academic advisor early in the program. Such students must complete other State licensing requirements in addition to the courses listed below, including apprenticeships under the supervision of licensed or certified athletic trainers. The Kinesiology B.S. program curriculum is recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
To earn the B.S. Degree in Kinesiology the student must:
Curriculum
University Core (42 hours)
The student must complete 8 hours of lab science in biology, chemistry or physics (in addition to anatomy and physiology). The 2 hours of credit for these labs are not required to meet the University’s core requirements but are a Departmental requirement.
Department Lower-Division Requirements (16 hours)
| ALHS 1300 | Personal and Community Wellness | |
| BIOL 2301 | Anatomy and Physiology I [TCCN: BIOL 2301] | |
| BIOL 2101 | Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 2101] | |
| BIOL 2302 | Anatomy and Physiology II [TCCN: BIOL 2302] | |
| BIOL 2102 | Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 2102] | |
| KINE 2337 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | |
| BIOL CHEM or PHYS Labs (2 hrs.) | |
Generic Kinesiology Curriculum
1. Kinesiology Core (33 hrs.)
2. Cognate Courses (29 hrs.)
- Three hours selected from the following: ALHS 3302, ALHS 3352, ALHS 3362, or ALHS 4320
- 26 hours of prescribed electives with advisor approval. Pre-professional students (e.g., pre-physical therapy, pre-med, pre-occupational therapy) should use these hours as much as possible to complete prerequisites for post-baccalaureate professional programs. In selecting electives, attention must be given to the University’s requirement of at least 42 upper-division hours for completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Athletic Training Curriculum
1. Kinesiology Core (49 hrs.)
2. Cognate Course (13 hrs.)
Physical Education Teacher Certification Curriculum
1. Kinesiology Core (21 hrs.)
2. Cognate Course (17 hrs.)
| ALHS 3315 | Nutrition Through the Life-Cycle | |
| ALHS 4317 | Theoretical and Clinical Aspects of Weight Management | |
| ALHS 4333 | Stress Management | |
| HECC 4353 | Program Organization and Administration | |
5 hours of electives approved by advisor
3. Educator Preparation Courses (24 hrs.)
Phase I
EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession
EPSY 3340 Educational Psychology: Adolescent Development & Learning
Phase II
KINE 4308 Adaptive Physical Education
EDUC 4320 Teaching Skills for the Secondary Teacher
Phase III
EDFB 4338 Literacy in the Content Area
PYED 4340 Teaching Methods in Physical Education
Phase IV
EDUC 4640 Student Teaching EC-12
EDUC 4057 Capstone Seminar
4+1 BS Kinesiology / MS Kinesiology
Undergraduate students in Kinesiology may choose this program to complete their master’s degree in one additional year. Students accepted into this accelerated program are permitted to take the 3 graduate-level courses listed below (9 semester hours) during their senior year in lieu of the 3 corresponding undergraduate courses required for the Kinesiology BS program. Students may choose thesis or internship under this program.
Graduate courses taken during senior year:
- KINE 5305 (Motor Development) substitutes for KINE 3303 (Motor Development)
- KINE 5307 (Motor Learning) substitutes for KINE 3331 (Human Motor Control and Learning)
- Note that the Lab class (KINE 3132) is still required.
- KINE 5341 (Sports Nutrition) substitutes for KINE 4321 (Sports Nutrition)
Kinesiology BS students with at least 60 undergraduate credit hours may apply for this program through their Academic Advisor. Admission requirements include:
- Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Undergraduate Faculty recommendation
- Department Chair approval
- Academic Dean approval
- Graduate School Dean approval
Recommended 4-Year Course Sequence
Kinesiology BS
Kinesiology BS - Athletic Training
Kinesiology BS EC-12 Physical Education Teacher Certification