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

SES 220	Anatomical KinesiologyLAS1LASL	4
SES 221	Weight Training Techniques	1
SES 322	Exercise Physiology I	3
SES 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:

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

Sport and Physical Activity Development

Select 1 of the following courses:

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

Application, Prevention, and Rehabilitation

Select 1 of the following courses:

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

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