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 Dance Science track for the BS in Kinesiology is offered to prepare and educate students to enter the field of dance science. Dance Scientists are professionals who are employed by dance companies and dance training facilities throughout the world to devise effective training programs as well as advise the dancers regarding nutrition, injury prevention/care, and dance psychology. Dance Scientists also become researchers, dance therapists, massage therapists, and better informed dancers and teachers.
Performance
Performance opportunities include: an annual dance concert (Perpetual Motion), Senior Concerts, informal performances, student organization concerts, performances throughout the community and on campus and state, regional, and national/international gala performances. Dance faculty often receive grants for other performances throughout the university in collaboration with faculty from other colleges. Students are also given the opportunity to attend various festivals and conferences.
The Dance Program also offers students the capability to work with guest artists in master classes, watching performances and learning repertory. This not only gives students a unique opportunity to build their resumes, but to work with a variety of professionals in the field.
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.
Plan of Study Grid First Year |
Fall |
BIOL 107 | Zoology 1,2 | 4 |
DCED 222 | Introduction to Dance Science 2 | 2 |
ENGL 103
| Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition 2
or Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
KINE 213 | Foundations of Kinesiology 2 | 3 |
KINE 120 | The Science of Basic Health and Fitness 1,2 | 1 |
3,4 | 2 |
| Ballet I | |
| Ballet II | |
| Ballet III | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
Spring |
DCED 202 | Dance Appreciation 2,5,6 | 3 |
KINE 201 | Pilates Apparatus 3 | 2 |
PBSI 107 | Introduction to Psychology 2,6,7 | 3 |
3,4 | 2 |
| Movement Lab: Modern Dance I | |
| Movement Lab: Modern Dance II | |
| Movement Lab: Modern Dance III | |
3,4 | 2 |
| Movement Lab: Ballet I | |
| Movement Lab: Ballet II | |
| Movement Lab: Ballet III | |
2,8 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
Second Year |
Fall |
BIOL 319 | Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology I 2 | 4 |
DCED 303 | Health Practices for Dancers 2 | 2 |
3,4 | 2 |
| Modern Dance I | |
| Modern Dance II | |
| Modern Dance III | |
3,4 | 2 |
| Ballet I | |
| Ballet II | |
| Ballet III | |
1,2 | 3 |
| Writing about Literature | |
| Technical and Professional Writing | |
| Public Speaking | |
| Communication for Technical Professions | |
| Argumentation and Debate | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 13 |
Spring |
BIOL 320 | Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology II 2 | 4 |
DCED 203 | Dance Production 2 | 3 |
3,4 | 2 |
| Movement Lab: Ballet I | |
| Movement Lab: Ballet II | |
| Movement Lab: Ballet III | |
3,4 | 2 |
| Movement Lab: Modern Dance I | |
| Movement Lab: Modern Dance II | |
| Movement Lab: Modern Dance III | |
2 | 3-4 |
| Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences | |
| Calculus II for Biological Sciences | |
| Engineering Mathematics II | |
| Finite Mathematics | |
| Calculus II | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 |
Third Year |
Fall |
DCED 306 | Dance Composition I 2 | 2 |
DCED 308 | Safe Practices in Teaching Dance 2,9 | 3 |
3,4 | 2 |
| Modern Dance I | |
| Modern Dance II | |
| Modern Dance III | |
1,6 | 3 |
2,8 | 3 |
2,8 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
Spring |
KINE 307 | Lifespan Motor Development 2 | 3 |
PHYS 201 | College Physics 1,2 | 4 |
2 | 3-4 |
| Business Calculus | |
| Calculus I for Biological Sciences | |
| Engineering Mathematics I | |
| Calculus I | |
1,6 | 3 |
2,8 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
DCED 401
| Dance Pedagogy 2
or Athletic Injuries | 3 |
POLS 206 | American National Government 1 | 3 |
1,6 | 3 |
2,8 | 3 |
2,8 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
Spring |
KINE 403 | Dance Wellness 2,9 | 3 |
KINE 406 | Motor Learning and Skill Performance 2 | 3 |
KINE 426 | Exercise Biomechanics 2 | 4 |
KINE 433 | Physiology of Exercise 2 | 3 |
POLS 207 | State and Local Government 1 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 120 |