Majors & Minors

GUIDELINES FOR A MAJOR IN KINESIOLOGY AND LEISURE SCIENCE

A minimum of 30 credits including the following core:

  • First Aid, KLS 125, 1 credit
  • Movement Anatomy, KLS 150, 3 credits
  • Biomechanics, KLS 311, 4 credits
  • Exercise Physiology, KLS 313, 4 credits
  • History and Philosophy, KLS 340, 3 credits
  • Motor Learning and Control, KLS 440, 4 credits
  • Seminar in Kinesiology and Leisure Science, KLS 489, 2 credits

Choice of one:

  • Sociology of Sport and Leisure, KLS 382, 3 credits
  • Psychology of Sport and Leisure, KLS 435, 3 credits

GUIDELINES FOR A MINOR IN KINESIOLOGY

A minimum of 20 credits, including: 125, 150, 311, 313 and 440, with 4 credits of advisor-approved electives.

GUIDELINES FOR A MINOR IN LEISURE SCIENCE

A minimum of 18 credits, including: 125, 315, 360, 373, 92, and 221. Two courses chosen from the following: 211, 212, 213, 222, 225, or 320.

Areas of Emphasis

  • Teaching/Coaching: Designed for those interested in teaching physical education and/or coaching athletic teams. Requirements include the completion of the departmental core and 15, 25, 89, 160, 170, 215, 315, 316, 320, 325, 350, 373,  420. For teaching credential requirements: See Education.
  • Sport and Recreation Management: Designed for those interested in serving in public or private agencies dealing with recreation and sport. The courses include the completion of the Departmental core as well as 12 credits selected from 92, 221, 315, 360, 373, 382, and 388. BSAD 232 and 330 are highly recommended.
  • Pre-Physical Therapy: Designed for students interested in physical therapy.
    Requirements include completion of the departmental core and BIOL 100 and 300A/B; PHYS 135 A & B; PSYC 100; CHEM 110A/B; PSYC 314, MATH 80, or KLS 420 and any 3 credit psychology elective. Students should also consider taking BIOL 345; PSYC 222 or 372; MATH 85, MATH 139A, or MATH 141A; and KLS 92. Electives should be carefully selected with advisor's guidance about current requirements for entry to the physical therapy programs of choice.

Students interested in pursuing graduate degrees in the specialized subjects of Biomechanics, Exercise Science, Leisure Studies, Motor Learning or Sport Psychology should consult with their academic advisor.