Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology (Athletic Training)

Kinesiology is the study of movement or exercise. The Bachelor of Science degree program in kinesiology 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 a licensed or certified athletic trainer.  With appropriate use of electives, this program also prepares for graduate or professional studies in areas such as physical therapy, medicine, clinical exercise physiology, and exercise sciences. 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; 129 semester hours, 57-65 upper-division)

University Core Requirements (47 Hours)

CHEM 1311/1111 General Chemistry I/Lab                                     MATH 1314 College Algebra (or above)

CHEM 1312/1112 General Chemistry II/Lab                                    Math at the level of College Algebra or above (3 hours)

ENGL 1301 Grammar & Composition I                                            PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy

ENGL 1302 Grammar & Composition II                                           POLS 2305 Intro American Government

ENGL 2322 English Literature to the 1780’s or                              POLS 2306 Intro Texas Politics       

   ENGL 2323 English Lit./1780’s to Present (3 hours)                  Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)        

Fine and Performing Arts (3 hours)                                                   UNIV 1300 Freshman Seminar or

HIST 1301 United States History I                                                           PSYC 1349 Critical Thinking

HIST 1302 United States History II

Departmental Lower-Division Requirements (17 Hours)

ALHS 1300 Personal & Community Wellness                                BIOL 2301/2101 Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab

American Literature (3 hours)                                                             BIOL 2302/2102 Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab

                                                                                                                   KINE 2337 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

Kinesiology Core Courses (23 Hours)

HECC 4308 Ethics                                                                                 KINE 3303 Motor Development

HECC 4333 Tests and Measurements                                             KINE 3331/3132 Human Motor Control and Learning/Lab

KINE 3211/3112 Physiology of Exercise/Lab                                   KINE 3334/3135 Biomechanics & Anatomical Kinesiology/Lab

                                                                                                                   KINE 4314 Prescriptive Exercise

Cognate Courses (21 Hours)

ALHS 3302 Human Diseases                                                            HECC 4370, 4371 Internship

ALHS 4315 Nutrition in Health and Performance                           KINE 3340 Assessment of Athletic Injuries

ALHS 4324 Drugs and Health                                                            KINE 3342 Therapeutic Modalities for Athletic Trainers

Electives (21 Hours)

Students must complete 21 upper-division hours of electives, selected with advisor approval. These electives normally must be courses in the natural or behavioral sciences, health or kinesiology. The student who intends to pursue, a post-baccalaureate degree related to kinesiology or health may count up to 8 hours of lower-division majors science credit (e.g., chemistry, physics) towards these electives.