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Health and Exercise Science: Kinesiology Option

See the College of Education and Health page for additional requirements.

The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.

Fall	Credits
ENGL 1013 Composition I¹	3
MATH 1113 College Algebra or higher	3
BIOL 1014 Introduction to Biological Science	4
PE 1201 Orientation to Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Science	1
PE Elective	1
HES 1003 Introduction to Exercise Programming	3
Total Hours	15

Spring	Credits
ENGL 1023 Composition II¹	3
PSY 2003 General Psychology	3
PHSC 1XXX PHYSICAL SCI TRANSFER ELECTIVE ¹	4
COMM 2173 Business and Professional Speaking	3
HLED 1513 Lifetime Health and Fitness	3
Total Hours	16

Fall	Credits
USHG 1XXX U.S. History and Government¹	3
COMS 1003 Introduction to Computer Based Systems	3
PE 2513 First Aid	3
PE 2653 Anatomy and Physiology	3
AHS 2013 Medical Terminology	3
PE Elective	1
Total Hours	16

Spring	Credits
FAH 1XXX Fine Arts and Humanities Courses¹	6
ECON 2003 Principles of Macroeconomics	3
PE 3661 Laboratory Experiences in Anatomy/Physiology and Kinesiology	1
PE 3663 Kinesiology	3
HES 2013 Weight Training for Personal Trainers, High School Coaches, and Physical Education	3
Total Hours	16

Fall	Credits
HES 2023 Endurance Programming and Conditioning	3
PE 3573 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries	3
PE 4033 Exercise Physiology	3
MGMT 3003 Principles of Management	3
HES 2043 Applied Fitness Assessment and Development	3
Total Hours	15

Spring	Credits
HLED 3203 Consumer Health Programs	3
HES 3003 Exercise Prescription	3
HES 3013 Coaching Power, Speed, and Agility	3
HES 4043 Exercise Physiology Lab	3
PE 4103 Principles of Adapted Physical Activity	3
Total Hours	15

Fall	Credits
HES 4013 Health and Exercise Science Practicum ²	3
HES 4023 Principles of Strength and Conditioning	3
HES 4053 Biomechanics	3
HLED 4403 Sport and Exercise Nutrition ³	3
MKT 3043 Principles of Marketing	3
Total Hours	15

Spring	Credits
HES 4012 Health and Exercise Science Internship ⁴	12
Total Hours	12

¹See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
²Students in the accelerated program will substitute SCS 6063 Trends in Sports Nutrition and Metabolism.
³Students in the accelerated program will substitute SCS 6013 Measurement and Evaluation in Strength and Conditioning.
⁴Students in the accelerated program will also take PE 6083 Research Methods and Statistics or EDFD 6003 Educational Research.

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