Kinesiology and Sport department

The Kinesiology and Sport department has responsibility for the following:

• Core 39 component in Physical Activity and Wellness;
• undergraduate majors in exercise science, kinesiology, and sport management;
• the undergraduate minors in personal trainer, sport and business studies, sport communication, sport leadership, 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.

Programs

• Exercise Science Major, B.A./B.S.
• Exercise Science Major, Pre-Occupational Therapy Track, B.A./B.S.
• Exercise Science Major, Pre-Physical Therapy Track, B.A./B.S.
• Kinesiology Major, Fitness & Recreational Management Concentration, B.A./B.S.
• Kinesiology Major, Nutrition Concentration, B.A./B.S.
• Kinesiology Major, Performance Training Concentration, B.A./B.S.
• Kinesiology Major, Physical Education Teaching Concentration, B.A./B.S.
• Sport Management Major, B.A./B.S.

• Personal Trainer Minor
• Sport and Business Studies Minor
• Sport Communication Minor
• Sport Leadership Minor
• Sport Management Minor
• Strength and Conditioning Minor