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

ENGL 1301Ω - English Composition I Credits: 3 ♦
HIST American History Credits: 3♦
MATH Mathematics Credits: 3♦
KINE 1301Ω - Foundations in Kinesiology Credits: 3

Total: 12 SCH

Second Semester

ENGL 1302Ω - English Composition II Credits: 3 ♦
HIST American History Credits: 3♦
Creative Arts Credits: 3♦
SBS Social/Behavioral Science Credits: 3♦
KINE Kinesiology 1100-1150 Credits: 1
KINE 1304 - Personal/Community Health Credits: 3

Total: 16 SCH

Third Semester

LPS Life and Physical Sciences Credits: 4♦
GOVT Government/Political Science Credits: 3♦
SPCH Oral Communication Credits: 3♦
KINE 1306 - First Aid 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♦
KINE 1338 - Concepts of Physical Fitness 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 1306 : First Aid

KINE 1338 : Concepts of Physical Fitness

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

KINE KINE 1304 : Personal/Community Health - Used as core component

Students choose at least 6 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