Kinesiology

Program Overview

College of Natural and Health Sciences

The minor in kinesiology allows students to explore scientific, psychological, social, and developmental concepts related to human movement, exercise, physical activity, and sport.

Minor Requirements — 20 credits

Required Courses — 11 credits

KIN 220	Anatomical KinesiologyLAS1LASLGT-SC1	4
KIN 221	Weight Training Techniques	1
KIN 322	Exercise Physiology I	3
KIN 331	Biomechanics	3

Minor Electives — 9 credits

Choose one course from each of the following areas:

Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity

Select 1 of the following courses:

KIN 333	Psychology of Exercise and Physical Activity	3
KIN 436	Social Influences on Sport and Exercise Behavior	3
KIN 438	Sport Psychology	3
KIN 446	Sociocultural Concepts in Physical Activity Settings	3

Sport and Physical Activity Development

Select 1 of the following courses:

KIN 202	Lifetime Sports and Physical Activities	3
KIN 210	Developmentally Appropriate Elementary Activities	3
KIN 323	Motor Learning and Development	3
KIN 336	Sport for Children and Youth Athletes	3
KIN 342	Physical Activity and Fitness in Schools	3

Application, Prevention, and Rehabilitation

Select 1 of the following courses:

KIN 280	Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries	3
KIN 324	Exercise Physiology II	3
KIN 410	Cardiac Rehabilitation	3
KIN 426	Motor Control	3
KIN 431	Advanced Methods in Biomechanics	3

Note: Students majoring in Sport and Exercise Science may not minor in Kinesiology regardless of concentration pathway.