Kinesiology - BS, Exercise and Sport Science Track
The Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology offers several options designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in public school education, exercise science and dance science. Some options also provide academic preparation for students interested in professional schools, e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician’s assistant or medicine. There are some common course requirements for all kinesiology options. Additional hours for each option are specifically designed to prepare students for that field of study. The sequencing of courses should be determined in consultation with an appropriate academic advisor.
The Exercise and Sport Science option is offered to students wishing to pursue careers in exercise and sport training. A solid foundation in scientific principles related to the biology of sport along with the practical knowledge in physical activity pedagogy, coaching, and exercise training will prepare future coaches and trainers. This degree plan includes a full semester of practicum experience in appropriate environments. Additional program information is available on the Department of Health and Kinesiology website or by contacting the advising office in the department.
The options in exercise science expose students to a strong science background making them excellent candidates for employment opportunities in exercise related areas (cardiac rehabilitation, corporate or private fitness), advanced graduate studies (motor behavior, exercise physiology) or professional school (medical, dental or physical therapy). Course prerequisites for medical, dental or physical therapy professional schools are included in the various programs under this track.
This degree plan has been laid out showing students the number of hours they must take each semester in order to complete the degree in four years without attending summer school. This is a suggested plan and does not have to be followed as laid out below. Students should use this information in conjunction with advising documents available from their advisor or the department website when scheduling courses each semester to ensure they are meeting all prerequisites, taking courses for admission to professional phase in a timely manner and meeting all grade requirements.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| BIOL 107 | Zoology 1 | 4 |
| ENGL 104 or ENGL 103 | Composition and Rhetoric 1 or Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 1,2 | 3-4 | |
| Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences | ||
| Calculus II for Biological Sciences | ||
| Engineering Mathematics II | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Language, philosophy and culture 2,3 | 3 | |
| General elective 4 | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 201 | College Physics 1 | 4 |
| POLS 206 | American National Government | 3 |
| PSYC 107 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 1,2 | 3-4 | |
| Business Calculus | ||
| Calculus I for Biological Sciences | ||
| Engineering Mathematics I | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| American history 2,3 | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NFSC 202 | Fundamentals of Human Nutrition 1 | 3 |
| POLS 207 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Communication for Technical Professions | ||
| Argumentation and Debate | ||
| Technical and Business Writing | ||
| Creative arts 2,3 | 3 | |
| General elective 4 | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| KINE 199 | Required Physical Activity 1,5,6 | 1 |
| KINE 213 | Foundations of Kinesiology 1 | 3 |
| KINE 215 | Fundamentals of Coaching 1 | 1 |
| KNFB 222/HEFB 222 | Teaching and Schooling in Modern Society 1 | 3 |
| American history 2,3 | 3 | |
| General elective 4 | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 319 | Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1 | 4 |
| KINE 121 | Physical and Motor Fitness Assessment 1,7 | 2 |
| KINE 199 | Required Physical Activity 1,5,6 | 1 |
| KINE 305 | Sport Nutrition 1 | 3 |
| KINE 307 | Lifespan Motor Development 1 | 3 |
| Coaching minor elective 1,4,7,8 | 2 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 320 | Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology II 1 | 4 |
| KINE 199 | Required Physical Activity 1,5,6 | 1 |
| KINE 318 | Athletic Injuries 1 | 3 |
| PSYC 307 | Developmental Psychology 1 | 3 |
| Coaching minor elective 1,4,7,8 | 2 | |
| General elective 4 | 1 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| KINE 340 | Essentials of Strength and Conditioning 1,9 | 3 |
| KINE 404 | Coaching Psychology 1 | 3 |
| KINE 433 | Physiology of Exercise 1 | 3 |
| KINE 435 | Physiology of Exercise Lab 1,10 | 1 |
| KNFB 315 | Elementary School Physical Activities 1 | 3 |
| Coaching minor elective 1,4,7,8 | 2 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| KINE 406 | Motor Learning and Skill Performance 1 | 3 |
| KINE 407 | Motor Control and Learning Lab 1,10 | 1 |
| KINE 426 | Exercise Biomechanics 1 | 4 |
| KINE 483 | Practicum in Kinesiology 1 | 3 |
| SPMT 421 | Legal Aspects of Sport 1 | 3 |
| Life and physical sciences 1 | 1 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | Must make a grade of C or better. |
| 2 | Must meet Core Curriculum requirements. |
| 3 | Course selection should meet the International and Cultural Diversity (ICD) or the Cultural Discourse (CD) graduation requirement, if needed. |
| 4 | To be chosen in consultation with your advisor. |
| 5 | Must take Majors Resist Flex, Majors Team Sport, and Majors Individual/Dual Sport. Participation in band or athletics cannot be used for KINE 199 credit. KINE 199 activities cannot be repeated for credit and must be taken for a grade. |
| 6 | Must be taken at Texas A&M University. |
| 7 | Meets Coaching Minor requirement. |
| 8 | Select from the following courses: KINE 312, KINE 314, KINE 317, KINE 321, KINE 351, and KINE 355. |
| 9 | Recommend KINE 199 Majors Aerobic Movement, KINE 199 Majors Resist Flex prior to registering. |
| 10 | Meets Core Curriculum writing requirement. |