Kinesiology and Sport

The Kinesiology and Sport department has responsibility for the following:

Core 39 component in Physical Activity and Wellness;
undergraduate majors in sport management, kinesiology, and exercise science;
the undergraduate minors in intercollegiate athletics, personal trainer, recreational sports, sport and business studies, sport communication, sport management, and strength and conditioning;
the graduate program in sport management

Core 39 Courses

One hour of credit in physical activity and wellness is necessary to meet the Core 39 requirement. Students take KIN 192 - Concepts in Wellness and Fitness or KIN 281 - Personal Health Science . Students are provided an opportunity to promote their general physical well-being. A laboratory fee is assessed when students enroll in these classes. Students not able to participate in the physical activity courses because of medical reasons, physical handicaps, or other personal reasons may substitute KIN 282 - 2 hours, when approval has been granted by the dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education or a designee. The student must provide a physician’s statement prohibiting participation in physical activity.