Kinesiology and Sports Studies B.S. Web Site
The B.S. in Kinesiology and Sports Studies has four concentrations:
Concentration 1: Exercise Science - prepares students to assess fitness, interpret findings, and prescribe individual and group exercise and fitness programs for individuals who are apparently healthy and those with controlled disease.
Concentration 2: Strength and Conditioning – prepares students to optimize performance in athletic and tactical populations.
Concentration 3: General Kinesiology – prepare students for careers in fitness and wellness by customized coursework.
Concentration 4: Allied Health – prepares students for advanced post-graduate programs in allied health, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and chiropractic.
A graduate should possess the following competencies:
Concentration 1: Exercise Science | ||
| The mission of the Exercise Science concentration is to prepare competent entry-level Exercise Science professionals in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Using foundational anatomical and physiological knowledge and guidelines published by the American College of Sports Medicine, students will learn to assess fitness, interpret findings, and prescribe individual and group exercise and fitness programs for individuals who are apparently healthy and those with controlled disease. Graduates will also be skilled in evaluating health behaviors and motivating individuals to modify negative health habits and maintain positive lifestyle behaviors for health promotion. Learning and skill development will occur through a variety of methods including lecture, labs, hands-on experience, as well as an internship. Exercise Science graduates possess knowledge and skills desirable in multiple industries. Graduates enjoy a wide range of career options in the university, corporate, commercial, or community settings. The degree can also serve as a foundation for advanced study in exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other graduate health programs. | ||
| Students must have a grade of "C" or better in all major and support courses. Students MUST have and maintain a 2.5 overall and major GPA in order to take 300- and 400- level classes in the program. | ||
| Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| See the Core Curriculum Requirements ^ | 42 | |
| Required Kinesiology Core Courses | ||
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra ^ | 3 |
| HHPK 1301 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHPK 1306 | First Aid and Safety | 3 |
| HHPK 1338 | Concepts of Physical Activity | 3 |
| HHPK 290 | Structural Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHPK 2356 | Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries * | 3 |
| HHPH 331 | ^ | 3 |
| HHPK 335 | Kinesiology * | 4 |
| HHPK 350 | Motor Learning and Motor Control * | 3 |
| HHPK 450 | Exercise Physiology * | 4 |
| Required courses for Exercise Science | ||
| HHPS 317 | Group Exercise Instruction | 3 |
| HHPH 333 | 3 | |
| HHPH 360 | Health Psychology and Behavioral Strategies | 3 |
| HHPK 355 | Evidence Based Practice in Exercise Science | 3 |
| HHPK 445 | Administration and Leadership | 3 |
| HHPK 460 | Fitness Assessment * | 4 |
| HHPK 461 | Exercise Prescription * | 3 |
| HHPK 462 | Exercise Prescription for Varied Populations * | 3 |
| HHPK 463 | Senior Capstone in Exercise Science * | 3 |
| HHPK 437 | Internship in Kinesiology * | 4 |
| BSC 2401 | Hum Anatomy/Physiology I ^ | 4 |
| BSC 2402 | Hum Anatomy/Physiology II ^ | 4 |
| Minor required | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
meets core curriculum requirement
Refer to prerequisite.
A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all courses in this Major.
Concentration 2: Strength & Conditioning | ||
| The Strength and Conditioning concentration will allow students to achieve proficiency in the skill of performance coaching by having a world class understanding of the science leading of optimizing human potential, and provides real world experience in the strength and conditioning profession. The program focuses on gaining combined competencies of sport/exercise science, management, and individualized and group coaching. The Strength and Conditioning program is designed to prepare students for advanced certification in sports science, to critically evaluate new technologies and program proposals, and be an advocate for their clients in a constantly changing field of sports performance. Graduates will take with them substantial experience, expertise, and other resources to effectively address the challenges of serving as strength and conditioning specialists. | ||
| Students must have a grade of "C" or better in all major and support courses. Students MUST have and maintain a 2.5 overall and major GPA in order to take 300- and 400- level classes in the program. | ||
| Core Curriculum Courses ^ | ||
| See the Core Curriculum Requirements | 42 | |
| Required Kinesiology Core Courses | ||
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra ^ | 3 |
| HHPK 1301 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHPK 1306 | First Aid and Safety | 3 |
| HHPK 1338 | Concepts of Physical Activity | 3 |
| HHPK 290 | Structural Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHPK 2356 | Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries * | 3 |
| HHPH 331 | ^ | 3 |
| HHPK 335 | Kinesiology * | 4 |
| HHPK 350 | Motor Learning and Motor Control * | 3 |
| HHPK 450 | Exercise Physiology * | 4 |
| Required courses for Strength & Conditioning | ||
| HHPS 210 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| HHPH 330 | 3 | |
| HHPK 316 | Resistance Training | 3 |
| HHPK 322 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| HHPK 445 | Administration and Leadership | 3 |
| HHPK 460 | Fitness Assessment * | 4 |
| HHPK 461 | Exercise Prescription * | 3 |
| HHPK 470 | Program Design in Strength & Conditioning I | 3 |
| HHPK 473 | Program Design in Strength & Conditioning II * | 3 |
| HHPK 437 | Internship in Kinesiology * | 4 |
| BSC 2401 | Hum Anatomy/Physiology I ^ | 4 |
| BSC 2402 | Hum Anatomy/Physiology II ^ | 4 |
| Minor required | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
meets core curriculum requirement
Refer to prerequisite.
A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all courses in this Major.
Concentration 3: General Kinesiology | ||
| Students in the general kinesiology concentration will gain knowledge in human movement and physical activity. The degree will prepare students for a career in fitness, wellness, or sport. | ||
| Students must have a grade of "C" or better in all major and support courses. Students MUST have and maintain a 2.5 overall and major GPA in order to take 300- and 400- level classes in the program. | ||
| Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| See the Core Curriculum Requirements | 42 | |
| Required Kinesiology Core Courses | ||
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra ^ | 3 |
| HHPK 1301 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHPK 1306 | First Aid and Safety | 3 |
| HHPK 1338 | Concepts of Physical Activity | 3 |
| HHPK 290 | Structural Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHPK 2356 | Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries * | 3 |
| HHPH 331 | ^ | 3 |
| HHPK 335 | Kinesiology * | 4 |
| HHPK 350 | Motor Learning and Motor Control * | 3 |
| HHPK 450 | Exercise Physiology * | 4 |
| Required courses for Kinesiology (Choose a minimum of 34 hours) | 34 | |
| Adapted Physical Education | ||
| Motor Development | ||
| Integrated Adventure Education | ||
| Fundamental Rhythms and Dance | ||
| Introduction to Coaching | ||
| Teaching Methods in Physical Education I | ||
| Teaching Methods in Physical Education II | ||
| Resistance Training | ||
| Principles of Strength and Conditioning | ||
| Evidence Based Practice in Exercise Science | ||
| Technology and Assessment in Physical Education | ||
| Administration and Leadership | ||
| Fitness Assessment * | ||
| Exercise Prescription * | ||
| Exercise Prescription for Varied Populations * | ||
HHPH 330 | ||
HHPH 333 | ||
| Health Psychology and Behavioral Strategies | ||
| Stress Management | ||
| Sport Psychology | ||
| Group Exercise Instruction | ||
| Lifetime Fitness | ||
| Yoga | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Minor required | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
meets core curriculum requirement
Refer to prerequisite.
A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all courses in this Major.
Concentration 4: Allied Health | ||
| The Allied Health concentration provides students a background in kinesiology that prepares them for an allied health graduate program. Students can take prerequisite courses for allied health programs such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, or other allied health professions. Students select support courses based on the prerequisites for specific professional school programs. | ||
| Students must have a grade of "C" or better in all major and support courses. Students MUST have and maintain a 2.5 overall and major GPA in order to take 300- and 400- level classes in the program. | ||
| Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| See the Core Curriculum Requirements | 42 | |
| Required Kinesiology Core Courses | ||
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra ^ | 3 |
| HHPK 1301 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHPK 1306 | First Aid and Safety | 3 |
| HHPK 1338 | Concepts of Physical Activity | 3 |
| HHPK 290 | Structural Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHPK 2356 | Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries * | 3 |
| HHPH 331 | ^ | 3 |
| HHPK 335 | Kinesiology * | 4 |
| HHPK 350 | Motor Learning and Motor Control * | 3 |
| HHPK 450 | Exercise Physiology * | 4 |
| Required courses for Allied Health | ||
| HHPK 322 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| HHPK 460 | Fitness Assessment * | 4 |
| HHPK 461 | Exercise Prescription * | 3 |
| BSC 256 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BSC 2401 | Hum Anatomy/Physiology I ^ | 4 |
| BSC 2402 | Hum Anatomy/Physiology II ^ | 4 |
| Required Support Courses for Allied Health (choose 19 hours) | 19 | |
| HHPH 330 | 3 | |
| HHPH 333 | 3 | |
| HHPS 210 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| HHPS 317 | Group Exercise Instruction | 3 |
| HHPK 302 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| HHPK 304 | Motor Development | 3 |
| HHPK 316 | Resistance Training | 3 |
| PSY 316 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 322 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| MATH 453 | Essentials of Statistics | 3 |
| or MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods | |
| CHEM 1311 & CHEM 1111 | General and Quantitative Chemistry I and General and Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory I ^ | 4 |
| PHYS 1401 | College Physics I ^ | 4 |
| BSC 1406 | Introductory Biology I ^ | 4 |
| Minor required | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
meets core curriculum requirement
Refer to prerequisite.
A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all courses in this Major.
B.S.-M.S. 5 year Accelerated Pathway
BS in Kinesiology & Sports Studies and MS in Health, Kinesiology, & Sports Studies
The BS-MS accelerated degree program allows undergraduate students in the Kinesiology & Sports Studies-Human performance concentration to begin coursework towards the Master of Science in Health, Kinesiology, and Sports Studies-Human Performance program during their senior year at East Texas A&M University. Students can earn a B.S. and M.S. degree in five years upon completion of degree requirements for both degrees. For this accelerated program, graduate courses cannot be applied to the undergraduate degree. Students must apply to the accelerated program by the end of their junior year after having completed at least 90 hours of undergraduate courses and a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. Additionally, students should have taken certain upper-level courses in their junior year to ensure they can be successful taking graduate courses with UG courses in their senior year (e.g., HHPK 335, HHPK 350, HHPK 450). Students must earn a B or higher in these courses. Students will be awarded both degrees at the same time after completing both B.S. and M.S. requirements.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENG 1301 | College Reading & Writing | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | History of the United States through Reconstruction | 3 |
| Component Area | 3 | |
| BSC 2401 | Hum Anatomy/Physiology I | 4 |
| HHPK 1301 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 1302 | Written Argument/Research | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History of the United States Since Reconstruction | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| BSC 2402 | Hum Anatomy/Physiology II | 4 |
| HHPK 1338 | Concepts of Physical Activity | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSCI 2305 | United States Government and Politics | 3 |
| Component Area | 3 | |
| HHPK 1306 | First Aid and Safety | 3 |
| HHPK 2356 | Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| HHPH 331 | ||
| FRA | 1 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSCI 2306 | Texas Government and Politics | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| HHPK 290 | Structural Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHPS 317 | Group Exercise Instruction | 3 |
| HHPH 333 | ||
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Language, Philosophy, Culture | 3 | |
| HHPK 350 | Motor Learning and Motor Control | 3 |
| HHPK 460 | Fitness Assessment | 4 |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| HHPK 335 | Kinesiology | 4 |
| HHPK 355 | Evidence Based Practice in Exercise Science | 3 |
| HHPK 461 | Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| HHPH 360 | Health Psychology and Behavioral Strategies | 3 |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HHPK 445 | Administration and Leadership | 3 |
| HHPK 450 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| HHPK 462 | Exercise Prescription for Varied Populations | 3 |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| HHPK 437 | Internship in Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHPK 463 | Senior Capstone in Exercise Science | 3 |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 114 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENG 1301 | College Reading & Writing | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| HIST 1301 | History of the United States through Reconstruction | 3 |
| CID 1300 or CID 2301 | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy, Culture | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 1302 | Written Argument/Research | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History of the United States Since Reconstruction | 3 |
| PSCI 2306 | Texas Government and Politics | 3 |
| PSCI 2305 | United States Government and Politics | 3 |
| HHPS 210 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HHPK 1301 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHPK 1338 | Concepts of Physical Activity | 3 |
| BSC 2401 | Hum Anatomy/Physiology I | 4 |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| HHPK 290 | Structural Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHPH 330 | ||
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| BSC 2402 | Hum Anatomy/Physiology II | 4 |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HHPK 322 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| HHPK 2356 | Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| HHPK 1306 | First Aid and Safety | 3 |
| HHPK 350 | Motor Learning and Motor Control | 3 |
| HHPH 331 | ||
| Minor (300/400) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| HHPK 461 | Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| HHPK 473 | Program Design in Strength & Conditioning II | 3 |
| HHPK 450 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| HHPK 316 | Resistance Training | 3 |
| Minor (300/400) | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HHPK 445 | Administration and Leadership | 3 |
| HHPK 460 | Fitness Assessment | 4 |
| HHPK 335 | Kinesiology | 4 |
| HHPK 470 | Program Design in Strength & Conditioning I | 3 |
| Minor (300/400) | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| HHPK 437 | Internship in Kinesiology | 4 |
| Degree Pathway | 3 | |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Total Hours | 114 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENG 1301 | College Reading & Writing | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| CID 1300 or CID 2301 | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| HHPK 1301 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 1302 | Written Argument/Research | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | History of the United States through Reconstruction | 3 |
| PSCI 2305 | United States Government and Politics | 3 |
| BSC 2401 | Hum Anatomy/Physiology I | 4 |
| HHPK 1338 | Concepts of Physical Activity | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HIST 1302 | History of the United States Since Reconstruction | 3 |
| PSCI 2306 | Texas Government and Politics | 3 |
| US Science | 3 | |
| HHPK 1306 | First Aid and Safety | 3 |
| HHPK 290 | Structural Kinesiology | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Language, Philosophy, Culture | 3 | |
| HHPK 2356 | Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| HHPH 331 | ||
| GKIN 1 | 3 | |
| GKIN 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HHPK 350 | Motor Learning and Motor Control | 3 |
| GKIN 3 | 3 | |
| GKIN 4 | 3 | |
| GKIN 5 | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| HHPK 335 | Kinesiology | 4 |
| GKIN 6 | 3 | |
| GKIN 7 | 3 | |
| GKIN 8 | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HHPK 450 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| GKIN 9 | 3 | |
| GKIN 10 | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| GKIN 11 | 3 | |
| GKIN 12 | 3 | |
| Minor (300/400) | 3 | |
| Minor (300/400) | 3 | |
| Minor (300/400) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 117 | |
Note: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for Kinesiology - Field of Study Directed Electives include KINE/PHED 1306 First Aid, CPR, and Safety Practices and PHED 1346 Drug Use & Abuse.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENG 1301 | College Reading & Writing | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| CID 1300 or CID 2301 | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| HHPK 1301 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 1302 | Written Argument/Research | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | History of the United States through Reconstruction | 3 |
| PSCI 2305 | United States Government and Politics | 3 |
| BSC 2401 | Hum Anatomy/Physiology I | 4 |
| HHPK 1338 | Concepts of Physical Activity | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HIST 1302 | History of the United States Since Reconstruction | 3 |
| PSCI 2306 | Texas Government and Politics | 3 |
| BSC 2402 | Hum Anatomy/Physiology II | 4 |
| HHPK 1306 | First Aid and Safety | 3 |
| HHPK 290 | Structural Kinesiology | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Component Area | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy, Culture | 3 | |
| HHPK 2356 | Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| PHYS 1401 | College Physics I | 4 |
| BSC 256 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HHPK 350 | Motor Learning and Motor Control | 3 |
| HHPK 322 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| HHPK 460 | Fitness Assessment | 4 |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| HHPK 335 | Kinesiology | 4 |
| HHPK 461 | Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| Allied Health Support | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HHPK 450 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| Allied Health Support | 3 | |
| Allied Health Support | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| Allied Health Support | 3 | |
| Allied Health Support | 3 | |
| Allied Health Support | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
