Kinesiology & Health Sciences, BA

Requirements for Major

Kinesiology & Health Sciences prepares students for a wide variety of academic and professional pursuits in fields that specialize in human body movement and its effect on human health. Students can elect to earn a B.A. or B.S. in Kinesiology & Health Sciences. If selecting a B.S., students may choose one of three concentrations as a Kinesiology & Health Sciences major, but are not required to do so: a B.S. in Kinesiology & Health Sciences with a concentration in Allied Health ; a B.S. in Kinesiology & Health Sciences with a concentration in Human Nutrition; or a B.S. in Kinesiology & Health Sciences with a concentration in Public Health.

Required Credit Hours: 34

Major Computing Requirement

KINE 308 - Biomechanics of Human Movement Credits: (3)
KINE 394 - Statistics and Evaluation Credits: (3)
(or any introductory statistics course but credits for such courses will not count towards the 34 credits needed in the department)

Major Writing Requirement

The major writing requirement in Kinesiology & Health Sciences may be satisfied by obtaining a C- or better in one of the following courses:

KINE 393 - Health Ethics Credits: (3)
KINE 401 - Neurophysiology of Aging Credits: (3)
KINE 405 - Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health Credits: (3)
KINE 455 - Physiology of Obesity Credits: (3)
KINE 470 - Independent Study in Health Sciences Credits: (1-3)
KINE 471 - Independent Study in Health Sciences Credits: (1-3)
KINE 480 - Research in Health Sciences Credits: (1-3)
KINE 481 - Research in Health Sciences Credits: (1-3)
KINE 493 - Philosophy in Health Sciences Credits: (3)
KINE 495 - Honors Credits: (3)
KINE 496 - Honors Credits: (3)
KINE 498 - Internship Credits: (3)

The B.A. in Kinesiology & Health Sciences:

Students receiving a B.A. degree in Kinesiology & Health Sciences must pass the following required courses:

KINE 394 - Statistics and Evaluation Credits: (3) or
Any introductory statistics course
One major writing course