Movement Science, BS
The movement science option provides students with the educational background required for a variety of movement-based professions. Students who select this major often continue their education in graduate programs in kinesiology or physical therapy. Students are advised to consult with their adviser as early as possible in order to coordinate elective courses with specific interests.
Requirements
1. Core Curriculum (core hours depending on the number of coupled courses): (39-63 hours)
2. Major: Movement Science (41 hours)
Kinesiology Core Courses (14 hours)
Introduction to Kinesiology | 1 | |
Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 | |
Motor Behavior | 3 | |
Biomechanics | 3 | |
Exercise Physiology | 4 |
Foundation Courses (15 hours)
Motor Development | 3 | |
Psychology of Sport | 3 | |
OR | ||
Exercise Psychology | 3 | |
OR | ||
Psychology of Aging and Physical Activity | 3 | |
OR | ||
Psychology of Injury In Physical Activity | 3 | |
Neuromuscular Pathophysiology | 3 | |
Seminar in Kinesiology | 3 | |
Senior Internship | 3 |
Emphasis Courses (choose 12 hours)
Sport and Exercise Neurophysiology | 3 | |
Nutrition and Physical Activity | 3 | |
Study of Human Disease | 3 | |
Foundations of Sport Injuries | 3 | |
Exercise Assessment and Prescription | 3 | |
Physical Activity and Disability | 3 | |
Senior Research in Kinesiology | 3 |
3. Associated Requirements (27 hours)
Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | |
Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | |
General Chemistry I | 3 | |
General Chemistry II with Laboratory | 5 | |
Elementary Statistics | 3 | |
Precalculus with Trigonometry | 4 | |
General Physics I with Laboratory | 4 |
4. Electives as needed to complete (120 hours)