School of Kinesiology

Undergraduate Degree Requirements

The Department of Kinesiology offers undergraduate preparation in several emphasis areas that provide a good foundation for students wishing to pursue graduate education in a health care professional preparation program. While no particular major is required for these graduate programs, a degree in Kinesiology represents a good alternative for students targeting professional graduate programs. Undergraduate preparation in athletic training or exercise science provides the cognitive, practical skill base, and the opportunity for clinical experiences for entering into occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, or many other graduate health care education programs. Students wishing to pursue these types of graduate programs should be aware of specific course prerequisites professional programs may require.

Special Admissions Requirements for Students with a KNES Major

Admission to Upper Division require the following:
a. Completion of all Freshmen courses in major.
b. Completion with grades of “C” or higher in the following courses: ENGL 101 and 102.
c. Adjusted GPA of 2.00 or higher for Exercise Science, Health Promotion and Wellness, and Sports Management majors.
d. Adjusted GPA of 2.5 or higher for Athletic Training and Health and Physical Education (K-12) majors.
e. GPA of 2.50 or higher in all HLTH, KNES and RECA courses in major area.
f. Curriculum check sheet signed by both the student’s advisor and KNES department chair and submitted to the Office of Student Services, College of Education.
Course and GPA requirements:
a. Grades of “C” or higher must be earned in all courses with a DIET, HLTH or KNES prefix.
b. Graduating students must earn an adjusted GPA of 2.0 or higher and a 2.50 GPA or higher in HLTH and KNES courses in Exercise Science, Health Promotion and Wellness or Sports Management.
c. Majors in Athletic Training and Health and Physical Education (K-12) require a minimum adjusted GPA of 2.5 or higher to graduate, along with a 2.50 GPA or higher in all HLTH and KNES courses in the major.

Programs

• Kinesiology, Athletic Training, B.S.
• Kinesiology, Exercise Science Concentration, B.S.
• Kinesiology, Grades K-12 Health and Physical Education Concentration, B.S.
• Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Wellness Concentration, B.S.
• Kinesiology, Sports Management Concentration, B.S.

• Kinesiology, Concentration, Exercise and Sport Science M.S.
• Kinesiology, Concentration, Health Promotion, Recreation and Sport Management M.S.