Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology

(EC-12 Physical Education Teacher Certification)

Kinesiology is the study of movement or exercise. The Bachelor of Science degree program in kinesiology, with teaching specialization, prepares for teaching physical education in schools. The person who completes all State requirements will be certified by the State of Texas to teach physical education at all grade levels from early childhood to Grade 12. Study of kinesiology requires a passion for exercise, an appreciation of the health and recreational benefits of regular exercise, and a strong desire to educate others about the benefits and proper uses of exercise, and especially life-long exercise.

Curriculum (2006-2008 Catalog; 132 semester hours, 59 upper-division)

University Core Requirements (47 hours)

ENGL 1301 Grammar & Composition I                                            MATH 1314 College Algebra (or above)

ENGL 1302 Grammar & Composition II                                           Math at the level of College Algebra or above (3 hours)             

ENGL 2322 English Literature to the 1780’s or                               PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy

    ENGL 2323 Eng. Lit. from 1780’s to the Present                        POLS 2305 Introductory American Government

Fine & Performing Arts (3 hours)                                                        POLS 2306 Introductory Texas Politics

HIST 1301 United States History I                                                      Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

HIST 1302 United States History II                                                     UNIV 1300 Freshman Seminar or

Lab Science (8 hours)                                                                             PSYC 1349 Critical Thinking

Departmental Lower-Division Requirements (26 hours)

ALHS 1300 Personal & Community Wellness                                 Physical Activity Skills Courses (6 hours) - Two hours in each

American Literature (3 hours)                                                                of the following categories are recommended: body control

BIOL 2301/2101 Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab                                     (e.g., gymnastics, rhythms), direct control (e.g., basketball,

BIOL 2302/2102 Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab                                    volleyball) and indirect control (e.g., golf, tennis)

KINE 2337 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries                        Speech (3 hours)

Kinesiology Core Requirements (23 hours)

HECC 4308 Ethics                                                          KINE 3331/3132 Human Motor Control & Learning/Lab             HECC 4333 Tests and Measurements                                             KINE 3334/3135 Biomechanics & Anatomical Kinesiology/Lab

KINE 3211/3112 Physiology of Exercise/Lab                                   KINE 4314 Prescriptive Exercise

KINE 3303 Motor Development

Cognate Courses (21 Hours)                             

ALHS 4315 Nutrition in Health and Performance                           HECC 4353 Program Organization and Administration

ALHS 4317 Theoretical and Clinical Aspects                                  KINE 4308 Adapted Physical Education

    of Weight Management                                                                     PYED 3356 Elementary Health & Physical Education Essential

ALHS 4324 Drugs and Health                                                                Knowledge and Skill

ALHS 4333 Stress Management  

Professional Courses (15 hours)

The student pursing physical education teacher certification must complete 15 hours of educator preparation courses designated by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. These hours do not include student teaching, and student teaching is not a degree requirement, but student teaching or an acceptable alternative must be completed (before or after degree completion) to be eligible for Texas teacher certification.