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KINE Kinesiology - KINE4, AA


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The Kinesiology major prepares for a career in health and well-being across the life span, with emphasis on the prevention of illness, and the promotion and maintenance of optimal health and fitness.  University graduates pursue professional careers in areas such as exercise and sport science, sports medicine, or allied health professions.  Graduates may also pursue coaching careers within public school systems, or in community-based sports programs.

First Semester


Total: 12 SCH


Second Semester


Total: 16 SCH


Third Semester


  • LPS Life and Physical Sciences  Credits:  4♦
  • GOVT  Government/Political Science  Credits:  3♦
  • SPCH  Oral Communication  Credits:  3♦
  • Credits: 3 ♦
  • Guided Elective  Credits:  3

Total: 16 SCH


Fourth Semester


  • LPS Life and Physical Sciences  Credits:  4♦
  • GOVT  Government/Political Science  Credits: 3♦
  • LPC Language, Philosophy, and Culture  Credits:  3♦
  • Guided Elective  Credits:  3
  • Guided Elective  Credits:  3

Total: 16 SCH


Total Semester Credit Hours for Degree: 60


REQUIRED KINESIOLOGY COURSES:

KINE 1301  : Foundations of Kinesiology

KINE 1304  : Personal/Community Health

KINE 1100-1150: Choose one, 1-hour Kinesiology Activity Course

KINE 1306  : First Aid - used as core component

 

Students choose at least 9 elective hours from the following Kinesiology course options, and/or appropriate additional courses to match the requirements of your transfer institution (examples below). Consult Kinesiology counselor/advisor for specific and updated transfer information.

 

KINESIOLOGY COURSE ELECTIVES:

KINE 1321  :  Coaching Sports and Athletics

KINE 1346  :  Drug Use and Abuse

Any other KINE 1300 level classes offered

KINE 1100-1150:  Up to 3, 1-hour Kinesiology Activity courses

 

TRANSFER EXAMPLES

Transfer to TAMU Coaching Academy (University Studies - Sports Conditioning)

A minimum 2.5 GPA is required to qualify for review

Recommended Electives: Math - Calculus, BIOL 1322  

 

Transfer to Stephen F. Austin University: Kinesiology

A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to qualify for review

Recommended Electives: BIOL 2401  / BIOL 2402  

 

Transfer to Texas State University: Health and Wellness Promotion

A minimum 2.25 GPA is required to qualify for review

Recommended Electives: BIOL 2404  , COSC 1301  

 

Transfer to Texas State University: Athletic Training

A minimum 2.25 GPA is required to qualify for review

Recommended Electives: BIOL 1406  , PHYS 1405  , BIOL 2404  

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